Luther College

Art Exhibition: The Curiosities of Janice Lowry
2025-11-04 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-07 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-13 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) and 8 more dates | Center for the Arts, Wigley-Fleming Gallery

Price Lecture: Leadership Institute for Indigenous and Afro-descendent Women from Latin America
2025-11-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Olin 102
Every year, the Center for Latin American Studies at the University of Arizona hosts two highly select groups of Indigenous and Afro-descendent women between the ages of 18 and 24 from different Latin American countries for the Study of the United States Institute (SUSI), funded by the US Department of State. In this talk, the director of the Institute, Dr. Marcela Vásquez-León, will reflect on her decade long experience mentoring these students. She will focus on how the program is a transformational site in which the participants envision and build a sense of intersectional feminism along the lines of what feminist Lelia Gonzalez has called amefricanidade (amefricanity), creating networks of solidarity that go beyond the program. At the same time, challenges and contradictions arise given the ways in which the institute itself is situated in the larger geopolitics of U.S./Latin American relations.

Oil, Wealth, and the Environment: Norway’s Balancing Act
2025-11-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Olin 101
Discover how Norway became one of the world’s richest oil nations while still leading in sustainability. This presentation by Luther senior Lily Nuland explores Norway before oil, the creation of the Oil Fund, environmental policies, political cooperation, carbon capture technology, and its role on the global stage. Can oil and sustainability truly coexist?

Women's Volleyball vs. Simpson College
2025-11-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Decorah, IA
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Luther's Got Talent
2025-11-05 19:00 - 21:30 | Dahl Centennial Union, Marty’s
Join Social Work Association and Black Student Union for the third annual Luther’s Got Talent! Show off your talents, cheer on your friends, and help us raise money for the Decorah Free Clinic. The Decorah Free Clinic provides free, high-quality healthcare and education for uninsured and underinsured individuals in Northeast Iowa. The event will be held in Marty’s from 7-9:30 p.m. If you would like to perform please fill out our sign-up form. Entry fee is $5, and all proceeds go directly to the Decorah Free Clinic.

Active Threat: Run, Hide, Fight Training
2025-11-06 09:30 - 11:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Recital Hall
Winneshiek County Emergency Management Coordinator Sean Snyder will be conducting an Active Threat–Run, Hide, Fight Training. The training lasts approximately 1 hour with 30 additional minutes set aside to answer questions. Registration is encouraged but is not required. All are invited to attend.
Thur., Nov. 6, 9:30 a.m., Center for Faith and Life, Recital Hall

Biology Colloquium
2025-11-06 09:40 - 10:40 | Valders Hall of Science, 206
“Maternal Antibodies Protect Infants from Enteric Pathogens,” Kathryn Knoop, Assistant Professor of Immunology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Mindfulness Practice Led by Marin Nycklemoe '14
2025-11-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Center for the Arts, 121 (Studio One)
This program will contain an introduction to mindfulness, as well as its implementation and development in recent decades. There will also be a brief introduction to Buddhism and mindfulness’s role in the practice. There will then be a 30-40 minute session of mindfulness practice- mind and body experienced in full and some light stretching at the beginning, which can be modified accordingly. Two separate forms of mindfulness practice will be introduced: mindful meditation and walking meditation. Please come wearing comfortable clothing, and ready to learn new ways to engage with your mind and reflect on the self!
Marin Nycklemoe ’14 has been practicing and learning mindfulness instruction for over 13 years. She spent up to 4 months studying in Liuzu Monastery in Sihui, Guangzhou, China the summer of 2019. She has studied at Trinity college in Dublin, Ireland and Chinese University of Hong Kong in Hong Kong. She is currently a researcher at the Mayo Clinic, researching how deep breathing and mindfulness impact the brain and body.

"Bright Star" Film Showing
2025-11-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Olin 102
This film showing is for the students of the J-Term ’26 “In Frankenstein’s Footsteps” course but is open to all.

The Norway, Decorah, Zululand Triangle: Tracing the Enduring Footprints of the Norwegian Diaspora
2025-11-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Pulpit Rock Brewery
History professors Robert Christman and Richard Mtisi will give a public presentation on Thursday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. at Pulpit Rock Brewery. They will describe the surprising 19th-century connections linking Norway, Decorah, and Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa; explain how Luther College’s story became interwoven with the lives of Zulu communities and Norwegian missionaries; and recount the continuing impact of these efforts as discovered in a recent research trip to South Africa. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Women's Cross Country Saga Cup
2025-11-07 15:15 - 16:45 | Luther Cross Country Course

Men's Cross Country Saga Cup
2025-11-07 16:00 - 17:30 | Luther Cross Country Course

Artificial Intelligence: What’s Next? Panel Discussion
2025-11-07 17:00 - 18:30 | Dahl Centennial Union, Peace Dining Room
Join us for two exciting events exploring the impact of artificial intelligence across education, industry, and everyday life.

Panel Discussion – November 7, 5–6:30 p.m., Union Peace Dining Room: Guest speakers from academia and industry will come together to discuss, understand, and critically reflect on the growing influence of AI in our world today.
Community Conversation – November 8, 10–11:30 a.m., Landing Market: Continue the dialogue in an informal gathering with local business owners, Luther alumni, and community members interested in AI and innovation.

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Men's Basketball vs Macalester College
2025-11-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

First Men's Basketball Game on the Birkestrand Court: Men's Basketball vs Macalester College
2025-11-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Gerdin Fieldhouse
Luther College Business Club will be handing out free t-shirts for the men’s first home basketball game on the new Birkestrand Court. They will also be tabling to raise awareness for their group! This is a “whiteout” event; wear white!
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Artificial Intelligence: What’s Next? Community Conversation
2025-11-08 10:00 - 11:30 | The Landing, Decorah

Luther Football vs University of Dubuque
2025-11-08 12:00 - 15:00 | Legacy Field, Carlson Stadium

A-R-C Tournament Championship match for Men’s Soccer
2025-11-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Luther Soccer Field
The A-R-C co-champions and top-seeded Norse men’s soccer team host Wartburg for the American Rivers Conference tournament championship and the A-R-C’s automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Tournament.
Sat., Nov. 8, 1 p.m., Luther Soccer Field
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Swimming and Diving vs. Grinnell College
2025-11-08 13:00 - 18:00 | Luther College Aquatics Center

Comedy Sketch Writing Workshop
2025-11-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Koren 117
Have you ever wondered about the writing process behind the likes of Monty Python or Saturday Night Live? The Merry Makers Club invites you to this comedy sketch workshop where you’ll learn the basics of writing a comedy sketch, as well as tips and tricks behind what makes a sketch funny, using professional clips for inspiration. No prior writing experience necessary!

Center Stage Series: Lorelei Ensemble
2025-11-09 13:00 - 14:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Grammy-nominated Lorelei Ensemble delivers bold and inventive programs that champion the extraordinary range of the human voice. At turns eerie and hypnotic, razor-sharp and precise, resonant and dissonant, this riveting performance features a cinematic backdrop and a cautionary tale in the era of climate change.
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The Center Stage Series is made possible by the generous support of major season sponsors, including Decorah Bank and Trust, Emplify Health by Gundersen, Kurtich Endowment for Campus Programming, Minnesota Public Radio, Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies and Vesterheim Museum.

First Jam Session of the Luther Folk Society
2025-11-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Choir Room
Interested in playing, learning, or teaching folk music? We’d love you to come join us for a low-pressure jam session! All instruments, musical backgrounds, and skill levels welcome. We’ll teach some tunes, but if you have a favorite to share, we’d love for you to bring it along. We’ll be eating dinner at the Caf afterwards, too! Contact folksociety@luther.edu for more information, or tell us you’re interested on our interest form.

Intergroup Dialogue: An Indigenous Leadership Practice
2025-11-11 19:30 - 20:30 | Brunsdale Lounge
Join us for a campus conversation exploring Indigenous leadership, which is rooted in relationships, storytelling, and reciprocity. Together we’ll practice dialogue as leadership: building community through shared stories, nurturing curiosity through deep listening, and fostering inclusivity by honoring every voice as part of our collective wisdom.

Men's Basketball vs Crown College
2025-11-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

Emeriti Colloquium: The Future of Europe After Ukraine
2025-11-13 15:00 - 16:30 | Baker Commons
Presenter: Michael Engelhardt

Senior Presentation: Crossing Borders: From Timor-Leste to a Post-Brexit World
2025-11-13 18:00 - 18:45 | Valders Hall of Science, 206
This presentation follows a personal and global journey from Timor-Leste to the United Kingdom, exploring how one of the world’s youngest nations connects to one of Europe’s most defining political moments — Brexit. Through stories, observations, and research on immigration, economics, and identity, Jose Eliano reflects on how Brexit affected Timorese communities living and working in the UK through Portuguese citizenship. The talk invites audiences to consider how global decisions can shape opportunities, belonging, and the movement of people — even in places as distant as Timor-Leste.
Open to students, faculty, and community members interested in global affairs, migration, and the experiences of Timorese people abroad. Sponsored by the International Studies Department.

"The Great Beauty" Film Showing
2025-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Olin 102

VPA Musical: Renascence
2025-11-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-14 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-15 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-20 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-21 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for the Arts, Jewel Theatre
Renascence tells the captivating story of young Edna St. Vincent Millay’s transformation from small-town Maine poet to New York literary sensation. At just 18, Millay writes her masterpiece “Renascence”—a profound meditation on suffering, rebirth, and the interconnectedness of all life—launching her extraordinary journey from rural obscurity to fame. This musical explores the power of art to transcend restrictions and the human struggle between confinement and freedom, death and renewal.
In the weeks leading up to the performance, find tickets at the Luther Ticket Office or at tickets.luther.edu.

Nursing Career Fair
2025-11-14 15:30 - 17:30 | Dahl Centennial Union, Addams Lounge, 2nd floor
Join us for the Nursing & Healthcare Career Fair on Friday, November 14, from 3:30–5:30pm! This is a great chance to meet employers who are eager to connect with Luther students preparing for careers in nursing and healthcare. Whether you’re exploring internship options, looking ahead to your first job after graduation, or simply wanting to learn more about the opportunities in the field, this event is for you. Enjoy hot apple cider, fancy appetizers, and meaningful conversations with professionals who can help you take your next step. Nursing majors will head straight from the fair to the annual banquet—making this the perfect afternoon to celebrate both your future career and your Luther community. Don’t miss it!
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Tabletop Games Night
2025-11-14 19:00 - 23:00, 2026-03-13 19:00 - 23:00 | Preus Library
Gather at Preus Library for pen and paper role playing games, Dungeons & Dragons, board games, and card games. Students, staff, faculty, and alumni are all welcome to join the adventures. Game snacks and pizza will be provided. (Note: regular library services will be unavailable at this after hours event.)

Men's Wrestling, Luther College Open
2025-11-15 09:00 - 17:00 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

Women's Wrestling, Luther College Open
2025-11-15 09:00 - 17:00 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

Fall Library Book Sale
2025-11-17 07:30 - 23:59, 2025-11-18 07:30 - 23:59, 2025-11-19 07:30 - 23:59, 2025-11-20 07:30 - 23:59, 2025-11-21 07:30 - 17:30, 2025-11-22 12:00 - 17:00 | Preus Library
Preus Library will offer double the fun this academic year with double the book sales. Our fall book sale will be held November 17-22, with a surprising range of items and rapidly declining prices. Fiction, non-fiction, hardcovers and paperbacks. DVDs, sheet music, and more.

Exhibit: Navajo Rugs and Pottery from the American Southwest Puebloan People
2025-11-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-21 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-22 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-24 08:00 - 17:00 and 34 more dates | Dahl Centennial Union Art Gallery
From November 17 to January 9, 2026, we are presenting Navajo rugs and pottery of different styles from the American Southwest Puebloan people. A loom will also be there as an interactive part of the exhibit. Please stop by to admire these beautiful creations and attempt at using the loom! There will be instructions on how to use the loom. Have fun, be creative, and learn more about Native American symbolism and crafting!
Sponsored by CIES, the Anthropology Collection, and Fine Arts Collection

Cultural Community Connection & Author Carson Faust Talk
2025-11-18 17:00 - 19:00 | The Landing, Decorah
Join CIES, and the Landing Market to celebrate Indigenous Heritage Month in November through eats, education, and engagement. Author Carson Faust will give a reading and Q&A of his new novel, If the Dead Belong Here (2025). Thursday, November. 13, 5 -7 p.m. at The Landing Market. The cost is $10 per person, or $5 for students (with ID) attending any college or university and for children 17 and younger. No reservations are needed.

Men's Basketball vs Emmaus University
2025-11-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

SAAC Food Drive & Paper Airplane Contest
2025-11-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Gerdin Fieldhouse
During the men’s basketball game on Tue., Nov. 18, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is hosting a Food Drive and Paper Airplane Contest to benefit the Postville Food Pantry This initiative is a wonderful opportunity to support our surrounding communities.
Guests who bring a canned food item will receive a complimentary popcorn as a thank-you for their contribution.
During halftime, attendees are invited to participate in a Paper Airplane Contest. Participants will construct their own paper airplanes and, upon signal, launch them from the stands toward a target on the court. The airplane landing closest to the target will receive a prize. Pieces of paper will be $1.00 each with all proceeds going to the Postville Food Pantry.
Join us for an evening of community engagement and entertainment while supporting a meaningful cause.

"The Girls Race" - Film Screening and Q+A
2025-11-19 16:00 - 16:30 | Olin 102
“The Girls Race,” a direct cinema documentary short, depicts the power and authenticity of cross country by joining 39 schools and 242 girls as they compete at the Johnson-Olson High School Girls Varsity 5K, a race held as part of Luther College’s 50th All-American Invitational.

One Team Day 2025
2025-11-20 | Gerdin Fieldhouse North Lobby
Launched in 2020, One Team Day highlights the importance of athletics and student-athletes within the Luther community.
Let’s go all in for Norse athletics!
On One Team Day, we rally behind our student-athletes to make their experience at Luther exceptional. Luther student-athletes are champions on and off the field—in practice, competition, and in the classroom. Funds raised on One Team Day go directly to help Luther’s student-athletes as they work hard, inspire one another, and uphold the proud traditions established by decades of Luther teammates.
This year brings even more opportunity to shape the future of Norse athletics with the renovations of the Gerdin Fieldhouse. The Gerdin Fieldhouse renovation is an investment in all Luther students to have access to modern athletic facilities, gathering spaces, and revitalized locker rooms. Now is the time to step up our game and create highly competitive facilities to match our highly competitive teams.
One Team. Two Goals. All In.
We’re calling on all Norse fans to go all in on Luther’s sixth annual One Team Day to support current teams and the future Gerdin Fieldhouse. With your help, we can power both today’s teams and the future Gerdin Fieldhouse. This historical opportunity can be made possible by proud supporters of Norse athletics like you.
And what’s more: your gift to your favorite team(s) on One Team Day will be matched by our generous challenge sponsors!

I’m all in for Norse athletics!
Ways You Can Join the Fun
On One Team Day, participation is what matters. Here are some ways you can join in the fun, no matter where you reside on the globe:

Share your Norse pride: Use your own social media platforms to share your support and what you love about Norse Athletics, and make sure you tag Luther College Athletics.
Make your gift: Visit luther.edu/one-team-day anytime during the 24 hours of November 20 to make your gift count on One Team Day.
Track each sport’s success: Go to luther.edu/one-team-day on November 20 to follow the action all day long.
Attend the One Team Day celebration: Join us at Impact Coffee from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on November 20. If you live in the area, join other alumni, parents, coaches, and fans of Norse Athletics for light refreshments, a cash bar, and time to celebrate all the good Norse Athletics does for student-athletes and our community. This free event is sponsored by Impact Coffee.

Every gift supports the grit, spirit, and excellence of Norse athletics—in competition, as they train, and for generations to come. Go Norse!

Biology Colloquium
2025-11-20 09:40 - 10:40 | Valders Hall of Science, 206
“Matters of scale: What drives the geographic distribution of variation?“, Katharine Marske ‘00, Assistant Professor of Biology, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

One Team Day Happy Hour
2025-11-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Impact Coffee, Decorah
Join us at Impact Coffee from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on November 20 to celebrate One Team Day! If you live in the area, join alumni, parents, coaches, and fans of Norse Athletics for light refreshments, a cash bar, and time to celebrate all the good Norse Athletics does for student-athletes and our community. This free event is sponsored by Impact Coffee.

Swimming and Diving Invitational
2025-11-21 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-22 10:00 - 15:00 | Luther College Aquatics Center

News and Brews
2025-11-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Pulpit Rock Brewery
Come eat pizza and talk about politics at News and Brews! We welcome all backgrounds and beliefs. Join us to discuss international and domestic politics while sharing a meal. (Pizza is provided.) We are meeting at Pulpit Rock Brewing Company on Friday, November 21st from 5:30 to 7:30pm.
Hosted by Orcun Selcuk, associate professor of political science, and Luther’s Model United Nations.

Women's Basketball vs University of Northwestern (MN)
2025-11-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

Men's Basketball vs St. Olaf College
2025-11-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

Thanksgiving vacation
2025-11-26 08:00 - 2025-11-30 17:00 | Luther College

Guest Talk: Building Community and Spotting Chameleons - Experiencing rural Madagascar as a Peace Corps Volunteer
2025-12-03 09:15 - 10:15 | Main 212
Join Returned Peace Corps Volunteer and Luther alum Becca Buse ’19 for a talk encapsulating their experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Madagascar 2023-25, followed by lunch in the Luther Cafeteria.
Madagascar is the fourth largest island on earth and extremely biodiverse—famous for lemurs, chameleons, and baobab trees. Madagascar also faces poverty, lack of infrastructure (11% paved roads), and inconsistent access to water and electricity. As a Peace Corps Volunteer, Becca focused on three areas of community building: training local farmers to increase sustainable agriculture practices, co-teaching mothers to improve nutrition, and educating community members to protect the local Tapia forest environment. While all Peace Corps experiences abroad are unique to each volunteer, Becca will also have time to answer general questions about applying to the peace corps, different types of service, and living abroad. Additionally, Becca has been selected as a Rotary Peace Fellow and will begin a master’s in Peace and Conflict Studies (MPaC) at the University of Queensland, Brisbane Australia in February of 2026. At the end of the talk you will get a chance to spot a chameleon. It isn’t as easy as you’d think!
*People joining for lunch will need to pay for their own cafeteria entry.

Christmas at Luther Dress Rehearsal
2025-12-03 16:15 - 18:15 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
This is the final rehearsal before the official Christmas at Luther performances. It is open to the public, but please be aware that the program may be halted to tend to any aspect of production that may need attention.

Please be seated by 4 p.m.

Christmas at Luther
2025-12-04 08:00 - 2025-12-07 17:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall

Christmas at Luther Performance
2025-12-04 17:45 - 19:45, 2025-12-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-07 14:30 - 16:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall

Book Signing with Emily Kilgore '11: "The Christmas Book Flood"
2025-12-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Dahl Centennial Union, Book Shop
Join Luther College alumna, Emily Kilgore (’11), in the Luther Book Shop for a book signing of The Christmas Book Flood, a best-selling Yuletide story. Based on a real Icelandic tradition where people gift books to their family and friends on Christmas Eve.

Women's Basketball vs Nebraska Wesleyan University
2025-12-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

Men's Basketball vs Nebraska Wesleyan University
2025-12-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

Jazz Lessons and Carols
2025-12-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
College Ministries invites you to Fling Wide the Door, our annual Jazz Lessons & Carols worship service on Sunday, December 7 at 10:00 a.m. in the Noble Recital Hall (Jenson-Noble Hall of Music). We’ll share readings for the season that encourage us to welcome Jesus and welcome one another, and we will sing familiar carols set in the styles of spirituals, jazz, blues, and Latin American traditions. This service features musical collaboration with Luther alumnus Jon Ailabouni and student musicians.
All are invited to a time of coffee fellowship prior to worship at 9:00 a.m. in the Reiso Atrium.
A festive spin on a traditional Christmastime service, this is a joyful addition to Christmas at Luther weekend – don’t miss it!

Merry Makers Fall Variety Show
2025-12-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Center for the Arts, 219 (CFA Studio 2)
Merry Makers, the exploratory comedy club, has been working hard this semester and it’s time to hit the stage! Expect a night of comedic sketches, clowns, audience antics and… a murder mystery to solve? Come join us for a night of comedy and clues where YOU help crack the case!

Emeriti Colloquium: Ritual in our Lives
2025-12-11 15:00 - 16:30 | Baker Commons
Presenter: Laird Edman

Last day of classes
2025-12-12 | Luther College

Ultra Mega Mega
2025-12-12 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts
Join us for this open gala throughout the entire CFA featuring the semester coursework and final projects by students across all creative arts from Art, Dance, Theatre, Musical Theatre, and Visual Communication.

Women's Basketball vs Cornell College
2025-12-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

Men's Basketball vs Concordia College (Minn.)
2025-12-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

Candlelight Worship Service
2025-12-14 20:00 - 21:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
College Ministries invites all students, staff, and faculty to a casual candlelight service of readings and carols. Enter finals in the Christmas spirit with this night of singing, reflecting, and calm. Dress comfortably for the event and bring blankets and pillows if you’d like to sit on the floor. Join us for hot chocolate and cookies at 7:30 before worship!

Final examinations
2025-12-15 08:00 - 2025-12-18 17:00 | Luther College

Winter Break
2025-12-19 08:00 - 2026-01-04 17:00

Women's Basketball vs Saint Mary's University (Minn.)
2025-12-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

Women's Basketball vs Carthage College
2025-12-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

Women's Basketball vs Simpson College
2026-01-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

Men's Basketball vs Simpson College
2026-01-03 16:00 - 18:00 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

J-Term Begins
2026-01-05 | Luther College

Emeriti Colloquium: One Local Family, Four American Nations
2026-01-08 15:00 - 16:30 | Baker Commons
Presenter: David Faldet

Swimming and Diving: Norse Sprint Invite
2026-01-10 12:00 - 18:00 | Luther College Aquatics Center

Women's Basketball vs Central College
2026-01-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

Men's Basketball vs Central College
2026-01-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

Women's Basketball vs Loras College
2026-01-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

Men's Basketball vs Loras College
2026-01-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

Women's Basketball vs University of Dubuque
2026-01-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

Men's Basketball vs University of Dubuque
2026-01-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

J-Term Ends
2026-01-28 | Luther College

Women's Basketball vs Wartburg College
2026-01-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

Men's Basketball vs Wartburg College
2026-01-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

J-term Break
2026-01-29 08:00 - 2026-02-03 17:00 | Luther College

Men's Wrestling vs University of Dubuque
2026-01-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

Spring semester classes begin
2026-02-04 | Luther College

Women's Basketball vs Coe College
2026-02-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

Men's Basketball vs Coe College
2026-02-04 19:30 - 21:30 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

Summer Job Opportunities & Camp Fair 2026
2026-02-12 09:00 - 14:30 | Dahl Centennial Union, Williams Lounge, 1st floor
Working at a summer job, internship, or camp often leaves a lasting impact on career and personal growth. Hiring recruiters will be on campus to connect with Luther students interested in gaining valuable experiences and building connections that enhance teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills, preparing them to excel as future Norse in the Workforce.
Hiring employers are invited to learn more and register in Handshake. Or inquire by emailing Career@Luther.edu or calling the Career Center at 563-387-1025. Your Co-hosts: The Career Center and Campus Ministries.

Emeriti Colloquium: BB + Making of a Star
2026-02-12 15:00 - 16:30 | Baker Commons
Presenter: Jim Eckblad

Luther Alumni and Friends Happy Hour
2026-02-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Pulpit Rock Brewery
Join Luther alumni and friends in the Decorah area for an informal happy hour at Pulpit Rock Brewing Company. Members of Luther’s Board of Regents will speak at 6 p.m.
This is a great opportunity to network with the Norse community in the Oneota Valley, meet old and new friends, and hear about the latest happenings at Luther College. No RSVP is required, just mark your calendar, grab a friend, and join us!

Men's Wrestling vs Buena Vista University
2026-02-12 19:00 - 20:30
At Central Springs High School, Manly, IA.
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Last day to add or drop (without a "W") full semester classes
2026-02-13, 2026-09-11 | Luther College

Board of Regents, Winter Board Meeting
2026-02-13 - 2026-02-14 | Luther College

Center Stage Series: Catalyst Quartet
2026-02-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Hailed by “The New York Times” as “invariably energetic and finely burnished,” the Grammy-winning Catalyst Quartet is in wide demand around the world. Known for its unequaled unity and execution, the ensemble is equally committed to celebrating composers of color whose works have been overlooked by the traditional canon.
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The Center Stage Series is made possible by the generous support of major season sponsors, including Decorah Bank and Trust, Emplify Health by Gundersen, Kurtich Endowment for Campus Programming, Minnesota Public Radio, Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies and Vesterheim Museum.

Women's Basketball vs Buena Vista University
2026-02-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

Men's Basketball vs Buena Vista University
2026-02-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

Swimming and Diving, American Rivers Conference Championship
2026-02-18 - 2026-02-21 | Luther College Aquatics Center

Center Stage Series: Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents: Great American Crooners
2026-02-28 19:30 - 21:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Get ready for a stylish evening of timeless tunes and world-class talent. Relive classics like “Moon River,” “I Only Have Eyes for You” and “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” alongside incredible true stories about the superstar velvety voices who made them famous.
PURCHASE TICKETS
The Center Stage Series is made possible by the generous support of major season sponsors, including Decorah Bank and Trust, Emplify Health by Gundersen, Kurtich Endowment for Campus Programming, Minnesota Public Radio, Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies and Vesterheim Museum.

Emeriti Colloquium: Poems in Context
2026-03-12 15:00 - 16:30 | Baker Commons
Presenters: Carol Gilbertson and Mark Muggli

End of first half of semester
2026-03-20, 2026-10-16 | Luther College

Spring vacation
2026-03-21 08:00 - 2026-03-29 17:00 | Luther College

Easter vacation
2026-04-03 08:00 - 2026-04-06 17:00

Last day to withdraw from full semester class with "W"
2026-04-09

Emeriti Colloquium: The Bible: History Or Confession of Faith
2026-04-09 15:00 - 16:30 | Baker Commons
Presenter: Will Bunge

SAC Concert: Men I Trust
2026-04-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Gerdin Fieldhouse
The SAC team is excites to bring Men I Trust to the Luther Campus. This Canadian indie band, renowned for their hypnotic melodies and captivating vocals, has earned acclaim for their distinct approach to music. Known for songs like “Show Me How” and “I Hope To Be Around”, Men I Trust brings yet another great concert to Luther College.
In the weeks leading up to the concert, tickets will be available at the Luther Ticket Office and at tickets.luther.edu.

Center Stage Series: Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
2026-04-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Enjoy a musical whirlwind through genres that’s funny, thought-provoking and played entirely on ukuleles. The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain is always surprising, so come without expectations — except the expectation to laugh.
PURCHASE TICKETS
The Center Stage Series is made possible by the generous support of major season sponsors, including Decorah Bank and Trust, Emplify Health by Gundersen, Kurtich Endowment for Campus Programming, Minnesota Public Radio, Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies and Vesterheim Museum.

Luther Alumni and Friends Happy Hour
2026-04-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Pulpit Rock Brewery
Join Luther alumni and friends in the Decorah area for an informal happy hour at Pulpit Rock Brewing Company. Representatives from Student Life will speak at 6 p.m.
This is a great opportunity to network with the Norse community in the Oneota Valley, meet old and new friends, and hear about the latest happenings at Luther College. No RSVP is required, just mark your calendar, grab a friend, and join us!

Learning @ Luther Showcase (no classes)
2026-05-08

Faculty and Staff Recognition Reception
2026-05-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Dahl Centennial Union, Peace Dining Room
Recognizing 25-year service members as well as retiring faculty and staff.

Emeriti Colloquium: Bethany Indian Mission: 1883-1900
2026-05-14 15:00 - 16:30 | Baker Commons
Presenter: Peter Scholl

Last day of classes
2026-05-15

Board of Regents, Spring Board Meeting
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-16 | Luther College

Final examinations
2026-05-18 08:00 - 2026-05-21 17:00

Saturday Showcase Concert with Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Orchestra
2026-05-23 13:30 - 15:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Saturday Showcase Concert with Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Orchestra will take place in the Center for Faith and Life main hall at 1:30 p.m..
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Commencement
2026-05-24 09:00 - 11:00
Speaker: To be announced
No tickets are required for the outdoor ceremony. Please be seated by 8:45 a.m.

Summer session I and Summer Term begins
2026-06-01 | Luther College

Summer session I ends
2026-06-26 | Luther College

Summer session II begins
2026-06-29 | Luther College

Summer session II ends
2026-07-24 | Luther College

Orientation of New International Students
2026-08-19 - 2026-08-21 | Luther College Campus

Summer Term ends
2026-08-21 | Luther College

Faculty days
2026-08-27 - 2026-08-28 | Luther College

First Year Students Arrive
2026-08-29 | Luther College

Orientation of New Students
2026-08-29 - 2026-09-01 | Luther College

Returning Students Arrive
2026-08-30 - 2026-09-01 | Luther College

Fall Semester Classes Begin
2026-09-02 | Luther College

Family Weekend
2026-09-18 08:00 - 2026-09-20 17:00

Homecoming
2026-10-02 - 2026-10-04 | Luther College

Fall vacation
2026-10-17 08:00 - 2026-10-21 17:00 | Luther College
