Donor Recognition and Appreciation Event

Registration and Welcome Reception
12:30-1:00 p.m.

Arrive for check-in and enjoy hearty hors d’oeuvres while visiting with student hosts and fellow donors. Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will remain available throughout the entire event!

Hors d’oeuvres include:

• Antipasto platter including selection of imported cheese, Italian meat, olives, nuts, fruit, and jam (GF and Vegan options)
• Norwegian meatballs (GF)
• Mushroom caps stuffed with jackfruit, herbs and garlic, topped with parmesan. (GF, Vegan)
• Cool salmon canapés: cool cucumber rounds topped with smoked salmon, whipped cream cheese, and fresh dill (GF)
• Lemon Bars
• Rømmegrøt Bars
• Vegan Chocolate Tart (GF, Vegan)

Drinks include water, coffee (regular and decaffeinated), hot tea, and lemonade.

Donor Recognition and Appreciation Event
1:00-4:30 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

Welcome and Recognition of President’s Council and Heritage Club

• Mary Duvall, vice president for advancement

A conversation with President Chamberlain: Vision and Strategy for Luther’s Future

• President Brad Chamberlain with Mary Duvall

2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.—Break

2:45 p.m.

Recognition of newly established Legacy Trust Scholarships

• Mary Duvall

Student Panel facilitated by President Brad Chamberlain

• Jackson Decker ’25, Biochemistry
• Maddi Kaasa ’25, Elementary Education and Nordic Studies
• Julia Severtson ’28, Music Education
• Malachi McElroy ’26, Social Work

3:50 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.—Break

4:00 p.m.

New Life Member of President’s Council Recognition

• President Brad Chamberlain and Mary Duvall

Closing Remarks

• President Brad Chamberlain

“To Luther”
Conducted by Dr. Andrew Last ’97
Written by G.B. Wollan, Class of 1897
Notated by J.M. Stellmacher, Class of 2004

4:30 p.m. (approx.)—Program Concludes

Immediately following the program, New Life Members and New Heritage Club members are invited to take a photo with President Chamberlain in Addams Lounge (near Admissions).

Room blocks for this event are available at the hotels below:

• Country Inn & Suites by Radisson (563-382-9646) Reservation deadline is Tuesday, April 8, 2025
  • Block Name: Luther Donor Recognition Event
  • Block Code: 5025147
• Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott (563-382-8800) Reservation deadline is Thursday, March 27, 2025 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Reservation Link
  • Block Name: Luther College Advancement Donor Recognition
  • Block Code: LADO
  • Book online
• Hotel Winneshiek (563-382-4164) Reservation deadline is Thursday, April 17, 2025
  • Block Name: Luther College 2025 Donor Recognition
  • Block Code: LCO179

You can find more area accommodation at Visit Decorah!

While You’re on Campus:

• Make plans to stop by the Luther Book Shop, open Friday 8:45am-4:45pm and Saturday 10:30am-1:30pm. See what’s new in apparel and gifts!
• View more events happening on campus during the event weekend on the Calendar of Events.

Who is invited to the 2025 Donor Recognition and Appreciation Event?
Donors who are members of Luther’s President’s Council, Legacy Trust, and Heritage Club are invited to this event.

Where can I find parking during the weekend?
Visitor parking can be found throughout campus, including the parking lot behind Preus Library. Find more parking information here.

What is the dress code?
While there is no special dress code, feel free to don your Luther blue!