To promote more communication, greater transparency, and community participation in the goals of Being Community during the time of COVID, we are launching a weekly update for the students, faculty, and staff of Luther College.

In its daily meeting today, the COVID Response Team reviewed conditions on campus and in Winneshiek County, the state of Iowa, and the broader Midwest. As we prepare for the return of in-person classes on January 11, there is some good news to share locally.

I am writing today to announce a change in plans for the first week of classes in January and a decision regarding Spring Break that will affect the academic calendar for Spring Semester.

I am writing today to announce a change in plans for the beginning of Fall Quarter 2. Fall Quarter 2 will now begin with a period of online instruction with an at-home residency option (November 30-December 22), followed by a period of in-person instruction with full on-campus residency (January 4-January 28).

What students and parents need to consider while planning for the break between the two fall quarters. 

I am writing today to announce changes to the  Active Cases, Quarantine, and Isolation Report on the Being Community  website in response to feedback and concerns that we heard since announcing the increase in the COVID-19 Alert Level on October 15.

Read clarifications regarding contact tracing, close contacts, and isolation/quarantine in response to concerns that we have heard since announcing the increase in the COVID-19 Alert Level on October 15.

Starting today, the TestIowa program is opening a new testing clinic in Decorah at the Winneshiek Medical Center. The TestIowa program is a partnership between state leaders and private corporations to increase access to COVID-19 testing.

The Luther College Center for Global Learning and the Dean’s Office have made the difficult decision to extend the suspension of most international off-campus programs through June 2021. We also wish to update you about music touring for 2020-21, both internationally and domestically.

The beginning of October at Luther College is usually the time when we usher in Homecoming season. And indeed, for returning sophomores, juniors, and seniors, this is a long-awaited return to a campus home you departed six months ago.

The A-R-C announces its scheduling concepts for spring competitions in football, soccer, and volleyball.