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SUMMARY:Senior Exhibit Project: Grounded and Global: Luther College and Sand
DESCRIPTION:Elise Trail-Johnson’s senior project in exhibit design presents a collection of sand samples gathered by students and faculty on various Luther-associated programs around the globe. Explore the critical nature of sand within our ecosystems and modernized world\, and ponder the lessons we can learn from it. \nNow through Mid-July in the Union Art Gallery
URL:https://www.luther.edu/event/senior-exhibit-project-grounded-and-global-luther-college-and-sand
LOCATION:Dahl Centennial Union Art Gallery
CATEGORIES:Current Students,Faculty and Staff
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T210353
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SUMMARY:CELT: Community Engaged Learning\, facilitated by Britt Rhodes
DESCRIPTION:Community Engaged Learning\, facilitated by Britt Rhodes. Tuesday\, July 8 (CELT Conference Room\, Valders 242): 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Thursday\, July 10 (Zoom): 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.luther.edu/event/community-engaged-learning-facilitated-by-britt-rhodes
LOCATION:Valders Hall of Science\, 242 – CELT Conference Room
CATEGORIES:CELT,Faculty and Staff
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching":MAILTO:ellika03@luther.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T150000
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SUMMARY:CELT: Community Engaged Learning\, facilitated by Britt Rhodes
DESCRIPTION:Community Engaged Learning\, facilitated by Britt Rhodes.\nTuesday\, July 8 (CELT Conference Room\, Valders 242): 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m.\nThursday\, July 10 (Zoom): 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.luther.edu/event/community-engaged-learning-facilitated-by-britt-rhodes-2
LOCATION:via Zoom
CATEGORIES:CELT,Faculty and Staff
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching":MAILTO:ellika03@luther.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250714T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T210353
CREATED:20250603T161758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T195514Z
UID:10005982-1752483600-1752764400@www.luther.edu
SUMMARY:CELT: Course (Re)Design Institutes (CDIs)
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, July 14 through Thursday\, July 17: (CELT Conference Room\, Valders 242)\, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. \nEach summer\, CELT offers Course Design Institutes (CDIs) that are intensive\, multi-day workshops in which instructors design or redesign courses based on backwards course design\, universal design for learning and TiLT\, active learning strategies\, and other key pedagogical strategies for course success. Each day of the CDI includes instruction\, hands-on activities\, discussion and time dedicated to working on your course. Participants can expect to be working from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day of the institute\, with a one-hour break for lunch.
URL:https://www.luther.edu/event/course-redesign-institutes-cdis-2
LOCATION:Valders Hall of Science\, 242 – CELT Conference Room
CATEGORIES:CELT,Faculty and Staff
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching":MAILTO:ellika03@luther.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250714T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T151500
DTSTAMP:20260411T210353
CREATED:20250603T162424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T135845Z
UID:10005983-1752483600-1752765300@www.luther.edu
SUMMARY:CELT Summer 2025 Writing Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, July 14 through Thursday\, July 17\, (CELT Main Office\, Valders 240)\, 9 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. \nThis summer\, CELT will host a writing retreat for any faculty member who is working–or would like to start working–on a writing project. Writing projects can be academic\, creative\, lecture notes for a new course or new unit–whatever writing project you need to work on this summer that relates in some way to your teaching. \nEach day of the retreat will begin at 9 a.m. with a group activity (prairie walk\, trail walk\, meditation\, etc…) followed by reflection and refreshments. Then\, at 10:15 a.m. we will set our goals/intentions for the day and write until 12 p.m. The second writing block will be from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. At the end of the session\, we will reflect briefly on our progress before we break for the day.
URL:https://www.luther.edu/event/summer-2025-writing-retreat
LOCATION:Valders Hall of Science 240\, CELT Main Office
CATEGORIES:Faculty and Staff
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching":MAILTO:ellika03@luther.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T100000
DTSTAMP:20260411T210353
CREATED:20250710T184438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T162309Z
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SUMMARY:Mission Statement Forum
DESCRIPTION:Faculty and staff are invited to join President Brad Chamberlain and the Mission Statement Task Force to discuss an additional draft of a revised mission statement that was prepared in response to feedback received from faculty\, staff\, students\, and regents this spring. \nPlease join us in person as the discussion will not be livestreamed or recorded.  \nPeace Dining Hall from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
URL:https://www.luther.edu/event/mission-statement-forum
LOCATION:Dahl Centennial Union\, Peace Dining Room
CATEGORIES:Faculty and Staff
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T210353
CREATED:20250716T135905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T140035Z
UID:10006407-1752921000-1752955200@www.luther.edu
SUMMARY:Ustav Trip to Rochester with CIES
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Intercultural Engagement and Support (CIES) invites you to experience Utsav: Festival of Colors\, a vibrant celebration of the rich cultural heritage of the Asian Indian community\, on Saturday\, July 19\, in Rochester. Enjoy delicious food\, captivating dance performances\, and mesmerizing music; join the color throw; and explore an array of products available for browsing. \nAfter departing from the Dahl Centennial Union at 10:30 a.m.\, we will enjoy lunch at an Indian restaurant\, spend a few hours at the Apache Mall\, and end the afternoon at the Utsav festival. We expect to return to campus at 8 p.m. The cost is $5\, which covers the event ticket\, lunch\, and transportation. \nPlease RSVP for the trip through this form; pay the ticket cost at the CIES office. If you have any questions\, contact cies@luther.edu.
URL:https://www.luther.edu/event/ustav-in-rochester-with-cies
LOCATION:Meet in Front of Dahl Centennial Union
CATEGORIES:Current Students,Faculty and Staff,Local
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Intercultural Engagement and Support":MAILTO:diversity@luther.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250721T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250721T113000
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CREATED:20250603T162828Z
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UID:10005984-1753088400-1753097400@www.luther.edu
SUMMARY:CELT: AI Boot Camp\, facilitated by Christy Vrtis and Erin Zidlicky
DESCRIPTION:Throughout the summer\, CELT will offer 2-day AI “Boot Camps” wherein participants will receive up-to-date pedagogical training on how to utilize and incorporate AI into their courses and work. Additionally\, participants will develop compassionate AI use policies that make sense for their courses and align with their course SLOs. Required reading/viewing of supplementary materials will be available on a dedicated KATIE site. \nMonday\, July 21 and Wednesday\, July 23 (CELT Conference Room\, Valders 242): 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. each day
URL:https://www.luther.edu/event/ai-boot-camp-facilitated-by-christy-vrtis-and-erin-zidlicky-5
LOCATION:Valders Hall of Science\, 242 – CELT Conference Room
CATEGORIES:CELT,Faculty and Staff
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching":MAILTO:ellika03@luther.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T210353
CREATED:20250603T163028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T195631Z
UID:10005986-1753176600-1753182000@www.luther.edu
SUMMARY:CELT: Kindness Pedagogy and Compassionate Course Policies\, facilitated by Christy Vrtis
DESCRIPTION:Kindness Pedagogy and Compassionate Course Policies\, facilitated by Christy Vrtis.\nTuesday\, July 22 (CELT Conference Room\, Valders 242): 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m.\nThursday\, July 24 (Zoom): 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.luther.edu/event/kindness-pedagogy-and-compassionate-course-policies-facilitated-by-christy-vrtis
LOCATION:Valders Hall of Science\, 242 – CELT Conference Room
CATEGORIES:CELT,Faculty and Staff
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching":MAILTO:ellika03@luther.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T113000
DTSTAMP:20260411T210353
CREATED:20250603T162849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T195706Z
UID:10005985-1753261200-1753270200@www.luther.edu
SUMMARY:CELT: AI Boot Camp\, facilitated by Christy Vrtis and Erin Zidlicky
DESCRIPTION:Throughout the summer\, CELT will offer 2-day AI “Boot Camps” wherein participants will receive up-to-date pedagogical training on how to utilize and incorporate AI into their courses and work. Additionally\, participants will develop compassionate AI use policies that make sense for their courses and align with their course SLOs. Required reading/viewing of supplementary materials will be available on a dedicated KATIE site. \nMonday\, July 21 and Wednesday\, July 23 (CELT Conference Room\, Valders 242): 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. each day
URL:https://www.luther.edu/event/ai-boot-camp-facilitated-by-christy-vrtis-and-erin-zidlicky-6
LOCATION:Valders Hall of Science\, 242 – CELT Conference Room
CATEGORIES:CELT,Faculty and Staff
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching":MAILTO:ellika03@luther.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250727
DTSTAMP:20260411T210353
CREATED:20250508T151330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T205628Z
UID:10005458-1753315200-1753574399@www.luther.edu
SUMMARY:Nordic Fest
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about Nordic Fest at Luther \n 
URL:https://www.luther.edu/event/nordic-fest
CATEGORIES:Alumni and Friends,Current Students,Faculty and Staff
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T210353
CREATED:20250603T163109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T195738Z
UID:10005987-1753363800-1753369200@www.luther.edu
SUMMARY:CELT: Kindness Pedagogy and Compassionate Course Policies\, facilitated by Christy Vrtis
DESCRIPTION:Kindness Pedagogy and Compassionate Course Policies\, facilitated by Christy Vrtis.\nTuesday\, July 22 (CELT Conference Room\, Valders 242): 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m.\nThursday\, July 24 (Zoom): 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.luther.edu/event/kindness-pedagogy-and-compassionate-course-policies-facilitated-by-christy-vrtis-2
LOCATION:via Zoom
CATEGORIES:CELT,Faculty and Staff
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching":MAILTO:ellika03@luther.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250726
DTSTAMP:20260411T210353
CREATED:20240429T185321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T185321Z
UID:10003759-1753401600-1753487999@www.luther.edu
SUMMARY:Summer session II ends
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.luther.edu/event/summer-session-ii-ends-2
CATEGORIES:Current Students,Faculty and Staff,Parents and Families
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250930
DTSTAMP:20260411T210353
CREATED:20250716T141247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T190146Z
UID:10006408-1753401600-1759190399@www.luther.edu
SUMMARY:Union Gallery Exhibit: An Assembly of the Silly Fair Ones: Norwegian-American Women’s Educational Opportunities and Organizations in the Decorah Area
DESCRIPTION:Starting on Friday\, July 25\, the exhibit will be open daily 8 a.m.–10 p.m. in the gallery on the main level of the Dahl Centennial Union. \n“An Assembly of the Silly Fair Ones: Norwegian-American Women’s Educational Opportunities and Organizations in the Decorah Area” focuses on Norwegian-American women’s vital contributions to community organizations in the Decorah area\, from the early pioneer period to modern times. The exhibit also traces the journey to coeducation at Luther College\, revealing women’s hidden roles on campus\, evolving gender dynamics\, and changing student demographics.
URL:https://www.luther.edu/event/art-exhibit-an-assembly-of-the-silly-fair-ones-norwegian-american-womens-educational-opportunities-and-organizations-in-the-decorah-area
LOCATION:Dahl Centennial Union Art Gallery
CATEGORIES:Current Students,Faculty and Staff
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T103000
DTSTAMP:20260411T210353
CREATED:20250520T160937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T160937Z
UID:10005472-1753434000-1753439400@www.luther.edu
SUMMARY:Book Signing with Dave Ellingson '69
DESCRIPTION:The Book Shop will host Luther alum David Ellingson (’69) for a book signing of Paddle Pilgrim: Kayaking the Fjords of Norway.
URL:https://www.luther.edu/event/book-signing-with-dave-ellingson-69
LOCATION:Dahl Centennial Union\, Book Shop
CATEGORIES:Alumni and Friends,Current Students,Faculty and Staff,Local
ORGANIZER;CN="Book Shop":MAILTO:bookshop@luther.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T210353
CREATED:20250625T135857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T140052Z
UID:10006363-1753545600-1753552800@www.luther.edu
SUMMARY:Popsicles with the President
DESCRIPTION:Join President Brad Chamberlain for popsicles at the president’s house! Cool off with a sweet treat\, enjoy the company of fellow Norse\, and meet the new president. All are welcome! \nPresident’s House\, 711 Ridge Road
URL:https://www.luther.edu/event/popsicles-with-the-president
LOCATION:President’s House
CATEGORIES:Alumni and Friends,Current Students,Faculty and Staff,President Rollout
ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Advancement":MAILTO:alumni@luther.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250729T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250729T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T210353
CREATED:20250603T163312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T200027Z
UID:10005988-1753781400-1753786800@www.luther.edu
SUMMARY:CELT: Accessibility Services Updates\, Scenarios\, and Using Panorama within KATIE\, facilitated by Ann Smith and Erin Zidlicky
DESCRIPTION:Accessibility Services Updates\, Scenarios\, and Using Panorama within KATIE\, facilitated by Ann Smith and Erin Zidlicky\nTuesday\, July 29 (CELT Conference Room\, Valders 242): 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m.\nThursday\, July 31 (Zoom): 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m
URL:https://www.luther.edu/event/accessibility-services-updates-scenarios-and-using-panorama-within-katie-facilitated-by-ann-smith-and-erin-zidlicky
LOCATION:Valders Hall of Science\, 242 – CELT Conference Room
CATEGORIES:CELT,Faculty and Staff
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching":MAILTO:ellika03@luther.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T210353
CREATED:20250603T163426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T195944Z
UID:10005989-1753968600-1753974000@www.luther.edu
SUMMARY:CELT: Accessibility Services Updates\, Scenarios\, and Using Panorama within KATIE\, facilitated by Ann Smith and Erin Zidlicky
DESCRIPTION:Accessibility Services Updates\, Scenarios\, and Using Panorama within KATIE\, facilitated by Ann Smith and Erin Zidlicky\nTuesday\, July 29 (CELT Conference Room\, Valders 242): 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m.\nThursday\, July 31 (Zoom): 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m
URL:https://www.luther.edu/event/accessibility-services-updates-scenarios-and-using-panorama-within-katie-facilitated-by-ann-smith-and-erin-zidlicky-2
LOCATION:via Zoom
CATEGORIES:CELT,Faculty and Staff
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching":MAILTO:ellika03@luther.edu
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