Coffee in the Union
2025-09-20 08:30 - 09:30 (America/Chicago) | Dahl Centennial Union, Williams Lounge, 1st floor
Luther’s Parent and Family Council invites parents and families to start the day by enjoying some coffee and mingling with one another. President Brad Chamberlain and his wife, Julie (Torkelson) Chamberlain ’96, also parents to two Luther students will be there too!
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Experiential Learning Showcase - Oral Presentations
2025-09-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Dahl Centennial Union, Mott/Borlaug
Please note: in addition to the presentation, posters will be displayed throughout the first floor of Sampson Hoffland and Valders Concourse all weekend.
Experiential learning is an integral part of a Luther education. Internships and research are two popular avenues for students to pursue experiential learning. This showcase includes a variety of internships and research projects completed by Luther students from September 2024 through summer 2025. The goal of the Showcase is for students to share what they are learning and experiencing beyond our campus, increasing awareness of these valuable opportunities for fellow Luther students, faculty, staff, and friends of the college. Learn more.
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Luther Trails Hike
2025-09-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Meet in Front of Dahl Centennial Union
Come for a leisurely hike on the trail system through Luther’s native habitats, including oak woodlands and tallgrass prairies. Luther land stewardship interns will talk about their stewardship work that maintains and improves the quality of our natural areas, including tree plantings, prairie and woodland management, and ongoing projects such as non-native invasive species control. This is a great approximately 90-minute hike for those who want to enjoy the fall weather and native habitats in Iowa’s driftless region. Wear footwear appropriate for light hiking.
Meet in front of Dahl Centennial Union (hike will begin promptly after group gathers at 10 a.m.)
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Lawn Games hosted by Student Senate
2025-09-20 10:30 - 14:00 | Dahl Centennial Union, Outside Main Entry
Student Senate will host lawn games in front of the Union.
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Secrets of the Library Mini Escape Room
2025-09-20 10:30 - 16:30 | Preus Library, room 212
Through rumors and whispered stories from other students, you’ve heard that someone recently hid a mysterious “key” somewhere in Preus Library. As you follow the clues, you are led to Group Study Room 212. What answers await within? Can you discover this hidden key?
30-minute time-slots available for small groups/families.
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Showcase Lunch with Bon Appétit
2025-09-20 11:00 - 14:00 | Dahl Centennial Union, Cafeteria
Families are invited to enjoy a showcase of Luther’s new fresh and local seasonal flavors with Cafe Bon Appétit, offering an expanded menu and a galore of tasty made-from-scratch items. The lunch will be provided by Bon Appetit, Luther’s new dining partner.
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River Trip on the Upper Iowa with Recreational Services
2025-09-20 13:00 - 14:30 | Dahl Centennial Union, Outside Main Entry
Students and their families are welcome to join rec services for Canoeing and Kayaking down the Upper Iowa river! Come cool off and explore Decorah from the water. Meet in front of the Union at 1 p.m. and we will start on campus and end at Palisades. Boats, lifejackets, paddles and transportation back to campus will be provided. Please register to reserve a boat and record your lifejacket size. Be sure to wear clothes that can get wet and sturdy shoes/sandals that can get dirty. All skill levels are welcome!
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Luther Football vs Central College
2025-09-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Legacy Field, Carlson Stadium
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Ballroom & Swing Family Weekend Showcase
2025-09-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Center for the Arts, 219 (CFA Studio 2)
Join the Luther College Ballroom & Swing Team for a Family Weekend showcase. Members of our competitive team, from newcomers to our most advanced dancers, will give a demonstration of both smooth and rhythm dances in which we compete. We look forward to displaying our vast array of talented ballroom dancers and showing off what our newcomers have learned in just a few short weeks. We will end the showcase by inviting friends and family to join us on the floor to learn the basic moves for Hustle, a popular social dance that is easy to both teach and learn, and enjoy some social dancing for all ages and experience levels.
All are welcome!
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Women's Soccer vs University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
2025-09-20 14:30 - 16:30 | Luther Soccer Field

Explorers Connection Program Kickoff Ceremony
2025-09-20 15:30 - 17:00 | Dahl Centennial Union, Peace Dining Room
The Center for Intercultural Engagement and Support will kick off the Explorer’s Connection Program with a ceremony during Family Weekend. The ceremony is for all participants to connect and begin their journey together.

SAC Hop Soda Shoppe
2025-09-20 20:30 - 22:30 | Dahl Centennial Union, Marty’s
Come cool off with free soda and ice cream at the SAC Hop Soda Shoppe during Family Weekend. Join us for another great year of music and dancing with live music by Luther’s Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Band! Students and their families, faculty, and staff are all welcome.
Hosted by the the Student Activities Council (SAC)

Family Weekend Worship Service
2025-09-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Center for Faith and Life
Students, families, and guests are welcome to join the Luther community for this service of worship and communion.
Preacher: Melissa Bills, Director of College Ministries and College Pastor; Music: Nordic Choir
Watch via livestream
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Sustainability Tour
2025-09-21 11:15 - 12:15 | Meet in Front of Dahl Centennial Union
Join the Center for Sustainable Communities for a student-led sustainability tour of campus.
Meet in front of Dahl Centennial Union.
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Equestrian Club Open House
2025-09-21 15:00 - 17:00
AMF Équitation
2538 307th Ave
Ridgeway, IA.
Join us for our fall open house! The open house is a fundraiser to help support the cost of horses and the equestrian club as we hope to compete in the ISHA circuit this spring. This event will offer the opportunity to take a guided horse ride around the arena, pet the horses, learn more about horses, and groom ponies. Riding ponies will cost $5, along with other donations.
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Alumni Art Exhibition
2025-09-22 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-29 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-01 08:00 - 17:00 and 3 more dates | Center for the Arts, Wigley-Fleming Gallery
This exhibition is on display in the Wigley-Fleming Art Gallery located in the Center for the Arts building (CFA) from Sept 15 -Oct 4 featuring current and recent works by Art Alumni: Carly Ellefsen ‘15, Iris Cäzilia D’Cruz ‘20, Brian Perry ‘05, Maeve Gathje ‘15, Jacob Mans ‘05. The Gallery is open weekdays 8am-5pm.
Please join us Saturday during homecoming weekend for the Reception: Saturday Oct. 4 @ 2:30 p.m. in the Wigley-Fleming Art Gallery, in the Center for the Arts.

Faculty/Staff Session with Jimmy Patiño
2025-09-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Dahl Centennial Union, Mott Room
Bring your lunch to this brown bag session titled “Sustaining the Work: Solidarity as a Long-Term Institutional Practice.” This session examines how sustained cross-cultural alliances can be embedded into policies, curriculum, and community partnerships, ensuring that equity work thrives beyond a single event or initiative.

Keynote Lecture: Jimmy Patiño —"Our Oppressions are One, Our Dreams are One: Chicano Movement Solidarities with Black and Red Power"
2025-09-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Recital Hall
Jimmy Patiño, University of Minnesota associate professor in Chicano and Latino studies, will delve into the Chicano Movement of the 1960s and 1970s and outline its connection to the struggles of African Americans, Puerto Ricans, and American Indians against racism and economic exploitation. Patiño will also discuss how Chicano and Latino activists viewed the liberation of Black and Native peoples as essential to lasting social change.
The lecture is free and open to the public.

CANCELED - CIES Monthly Movie: A Million Miles Away
2025-09-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Valders Hall of Science, 206
This event has been canceled.
Inspired by the true story of NASA flight engineer José Hernández, “A Million Miles Away” follows him and his devoted family of migrant farm workers on a decades-long journey, from a rural village in Michoacán, Mexico, to the fields of the San Joaquin Valley, to more than 200 miles above the Earth in the International Space Station. The movie is free. Snacks will be provided.

Upper Midwest Association for Campus Sustainability (UMACS) Conference
2025-09-26 - 2025-09-27 | Luther College Campus
Are you working to advance sustainability and inclusivity on a higher education campus? Join us to explore how we can take action together while we learn from incredible keynote speakers, presentations, interactive workshops, art installations, and more.
UMACS welcomes everyone who wants to create a culture of sustainability and inclusivity within higher education and broader community in the Upper Midwest, regardless of their campus role, background or identity. We seek to work together to meet the needs of all people without harming future generations’ ability to meet their own needs.
Register for UMACS

Luther Women's Tennis vs Central College
2025-09-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Luther College Tennis Courts
Venue may be subject to change due to weather. For the latest visit the Luther College Norse website.

Men's Soccer vs University of Wisconsin - River Falls
2025-09-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Luther Soccer Field

That 1975 Concert
2025-09-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Featuring songs by Glen Campbell, David Bowie, The Four Seasons and more! Performed by Luther students, faculty, staff and Decorah community members.
Free and open to all.

Luther Women's Tennis vs Simpson College
2025-09-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Luther College Tennis Courts

Owl at Home, A Children's Opera
2025-09-27 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-09-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Center for the Arts, Jewel Theatre
“Owl at Home” is a charming musical retelling of the beloved book by Arnold Lobel – in which the well-meaning but slightly confused Owl experiences simple domestic adventures like making tear-water tea, being afraid of the bumps in his bed, and trying to be in two places at once.
This is a new work composed and written by Luther faculty members Brooke Joyce and Bobby Vrtis and is especially geared toward children— pre-K-4th grade. All are welcome!
In the weeks leading up to the performance, tickets will be available at tickets.luther.edu and at the ticket office located in the Center for Faith and Life.

Women's Soccer vs University of Wisconsin - River Falls
2025-09-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Luther Soccer Field

CANCELED - SAC Concert: Men I Trust
2025-09-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Farwell Clearing (Preus Library Lawn)
This event has been canceled.
SAC’s yearly Concert Returns! This year we are ecstatic 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.
*Rain location: CFL Main Hall
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Poster Vision Sale
2025-09-29 09:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-30 09:00 - 18:00 | Dahl Centennial Union, Marty’s
Poster Vision is a woman-owned social enterprise that partners with hundreds of campuses nationwide for engaging and exciting pop-up events. They run large-scale turnkey pop-up poster sale events on college campuses. They are based in Greenville, SC and believe a Poster Sale should be a space that offers representation for all students. Their events include a wide selection from smash hit classic posters, to fresh-off-the press artist prints. They also partner with young artists all over the world, using their platform to bring artists work to their generation in print form. And all of their signed artists are paid a direct percent of sales. How cool?! Stop by to pick out something for your dorm room, immerse yourself in the experience, or with the holidays around the corner, buy something for your family and friends!
This is a two day event: Monday, Sept. 29, and Tuesday, Sept. 30.

Fall Career Expo - STEM, Accounting, & Business
2025-09-30 09:30 - 13:30 | Dahl Centennial Union, Williams Lounge, 1st floor
The Fall Career Expo is your chance to meet employers, explore internships, and find future career paths. Whether you’re in STEM, accounting, business, or another major—this event is for you!

Women's Volleyball vs. Coe College
2025-09-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Decorah High School

Luther Women's Tennis vs University of Dubuque
2025-10-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Luther College Tennis Courts

Open Mic Night at Marty's
2025-10-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Dahl Centennial Union, Marty’s
Get ready to take the stage! Join us for a fun-filled evening of live performances at our Open Mic Night. Whether you’re a musician, poet, comedian, or have a unique talent, this is your chance to shine! Prizes for the top performers!

Homecoming
2025-10-03 08:00 - 2025-10-05 17:00
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Inauguration Ceremony for President Brad Chamberlain
2025-10-03 10:30 - 11:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The official inauguration ceremony of Luther College’s 12th President, Dr. Brad Chamberlain, will take place as part of an expanded chapel service at the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall. A reception will follow. Both events are free and open to the public.
Watch via livestream
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Walking Campus Tour: "Place, History, and Innovation"
2025-10-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Meet in Front of Dahl Centennial Union
All are welcome to join faculty emeritus David Faldet ’79 for a walking tour of upper campus.
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Book Signing with Michael Osterholm, The Big One: How We Must Prepare for Future Deadly Pandemics
2025-10-03 13:00 - 14:30 | Dahl Centennial Union, Book Shop
Join Michael Osterholm PhD, MPH (’75) in the Book Shop Friday, October 3 from 1 – 2:30 p.m. for a signing of his newest release, The Big One: How We Must Prepare for Future Deadly Pandemics.

Dr. Michael Osterholm is a renowned epidemiologist, public health expert, and has been on the global front lines of some of the worst public health crises of our time.

Game Night with the Black Alumni Association and Black Student Union
2025-10-03 19:00 - 23:30 | Dahl Centennial Union, Oneota Market
Board games, Mabe’s pizza, and a cash bar will be available. This event is open to all.
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1984, from the novel by George Orwell
2025-10-03 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-04 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for the Arts, Jewel Theatre
This stage adaptation of Orwell’s novel depicts a totalitarian society where the government exercises complete control over its citizens through surveillance, propaganda, and the manipulation of truth and language.
In the weeks leading up to the performance, tickets will be available at tickets.luther.edu and at the ticket office located in the Center for Faith and Life.

Inaugural Night On The Town
2025-10-03 19:30 - 22:00
Enjoy Decorah’s great restaurants, shops, and special events.
The Footnotes will lead Scandinavian dances at the Vesterheim Commons patio, 520 West Water Street (rain location Vesterheim Commons) from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Student acapella groups will perform at The Landing at 211 College Drive, beginning at 8:30 p.m.
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Jazz Night at Marty's
2025-10-03 20:30 - 22:30 | Dahl Centennial Union, Marty’s
Join SAC, Luther’s Jazz Orchestra, and Jazz Band for a fun night of music and dancing.
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Phi Beta Kappa Symposium
2025-10-04 09:30 - 10:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Recital Hall
Erin VanLaningham ’96 will present “Hard Times and Great Expectations: Literature and the Call to the Good Life.” Reception in Qualley Lounge to follow.
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Luther Homecoming Parade
2025-10-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Water Street to Campus
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Hoslett Memorial Lecture
2025-10-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Valders Hall of Science, 206
“We have come a long way baby! – Genetic counseling in the era of fetal therapies”, Karrie Theoharis ‘00, Fetal Center at Riley Children’s Health, Indiana University
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Swimming and Diving Alumni Meet
2025-10-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Luther College Aquatics Center
Join the current Luther Swim & Dive team to celebrate, swim and dive! Format includes mixed relays, 50s of stroke, 100 IM, 50, 100, 200 freestyle and diving.

Hoslett Museum Open House
2025-10-04 11:00 - 12:30
Valders Hall of Science, adjacent to room 271

Sciences Reception
2025-10-04 11:00 - 12:30 | Sampson Hoffland Laboratories Atrium
Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Physics, and Psychology
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Ironside Distinguished Alumni Lecture in Nursing
2025-10-04 11:30 - 12:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Recital Hall
Mike Anderson ’99, Chief Operating Officer at Heartland Anesthesia & Consulting to present.
Watch via livestream

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Luther Football Tailgate
2025-10-04 11:30 - 16:00 | Dahl Centennial Union, Oneota deck
Selling an assortment of craft and domestic beer, wine, a variety of soda and beverages, and snacks. Last call will be at the end of the third quarter of the football game.
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Nursing Simulation Center Open House
2025-10-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Valders Hall of Science, 245

Homecoming Carnival
2025-10-04 12:00 - 14:30 | Farwell Lot
All are invited to this homecoming carnival, hosted by various clubs and organizations on campus! Come and enjoy an afternoon of delicious food, exciting entertainment, football, and plenty of prizes! We’ll have: cotton candy, soda, hamburgers, hot dogs, grilled chicken, matcha, magic tricks, Sugar Bowl ice cream, meat sticks, games, pie-in-the-face, and so much more!
The Homecoming Carnival is a great way to connect with friends, alumni, meet new people, and celebrate the amazing energy of our campus community. Whether you come for the tasty treats, the magic tricks, or simply to watch football and enjoy the atmosphere, there’s something for everyone!

Art Show: Oil Paintings by Ashley Dull '05
2025-10-04 12:30 - 14:30 | Dahl Centennial Union Art Gallery
“Twenty years after my first art show, which was homecoming as a senior at Luther, this show represents the profound impact and roots that Luther College has had in shaping the art I create.”
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Luther Football vs Wartburg College
2025-10-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Legacy Field, Carlson Stadium
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Alumni Art Exhibit Reception
2025-10-04 14:30 - 15:30 | Center for the Arts, Wigley-Fleming Gallery
Featuring current and recent works by Art Alumni: Carly Ellefsen ‘15, Iris Cäzilia D’Cruz ‘20, Brian Perry ‘05, Maeve Gathje ‘15, Jacob Mans ‘05.
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CIES Homecoming Cookout
2025-10-04 15:00 - 17:00 | Baker Commons
Join the Center for Intercultural Engagement and Support (CIES) for an afternoon cookout. Food and drinks provided. All are welcome!
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Tau Delta Gamma Alumni Mixer
2025-10-04 15:00 - 18:00 | Farwell Lounge, (8th floor)
Celebrating 70 years of sisterhood and service. Not a Tau Delt alum? Friends and family are welcome.
Admission is $5. RSVP for this event.

Book Signing with Mary Thompson (’75)
2025-10-04 15:30 - 16:30 | Dahl Centennial Union, Book Shop
Join Mary Thompson (’75) for a book signing of her new release, Adventures of Coco Mia: Lost. What happens when a beloved furry friend goes missing? Find out in this heartwarming tale, inspired by a true story.
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Homecoming Worship
2025-10-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Worship on campus as we celebrate Homecoming and the gift of the Luther community.
Music by Aurora, Norskkor, Collegiate Chorale, and Cathedral Choir
Alumni and guests are invited to sing in a pickup choir that will perform during service. Those interested in participating are welcome to meet for a brief rehearsal at 9:10 A.M. on Sunday in the CFL main hall. No attire requirements. Copies of the score “Make Me an Instrument of Thy Peace,” by Mary McDonald will be available. For advanced preparation, you can review these learning tracks. Questions? Contact Dr. Mark Potvin.
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RESCHEDULED for Oct. 13 - Flupalooza
2025-10-06 09:30 - 14:00
This has been moved to Oct. 13 in the Norse Lounge.

Royal Visit 2025: Public Dedication & Ribbon Cutting, Vesterheim Commons
2025-10-06 11:15 - 11:45 | Vesterheim Museum Commons
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Royal Visit 2025: Celebration Convocation - CFL Main Hall
2025-10-06 13:15 - 14:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Tickets available at the Luther Ticket Office in the Center for Faith and Life or at tickets.luther.edu.
Watch via livestream
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Evening on the Upper Iowa
2025-10-07 17:00 - 19:15
Join Rec Services for a beautiful fall paddle on the Upper Iowa River! Open to faculty, staff, and students.
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Women's Volleyball vs. University of Dubuque
2025-10-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Decorah High School

Women's Soccer vs Loras College
2025-10-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Luther Soccer Field

Men's Soccer vs Loras College
2025-10-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Luther Soccer Field

Emeriti Colloquium: Graveyard Art: Reading Phelps Cemetery
2025-10-09 15:00 - 16:30 | Baker Commons
Presenter: Lindsey Row-Heyveld

Moon Fest
2025-10-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Farwell Lounge, (8th floor)
The Moon Festival, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, held on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Lunar calendar, is a popular harvest festival celebrated in China and many Asian countries. This year, it falls on Oct. 6 and we celebrate it on Oct. 9. Come to enjoy delicious moon cakes and fragrant tea. You will have a fun time playing Chinese games and learning about Chinese culture. This is a public event open to everyone.
Co-sponsored by the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures and Asian Student Association and Allies (ASAA).

Coming Out Day Tabling
2025-10-10 09:00 - 16:00 | Dahl Centennial Union, Williams Lounge, 1st floor
Celebrate Coming Out Day with us at the Union Lobby. Our all-day tabling event will provide a supportive and informative space for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies. Engage with resources, learn about the experiences of the LGBTQ+ community, and show your support for equality and acceptance.

Decorah Pride Parade and Party in the Park
2025-10-11 | Downtown Decorah
Got Pride? Got Luther? Let’s March!!! Put on your favorite Luther gear and march in the Decorah Pride Parade on Saturday, October 11. Show your support and Luther spirit! Contact cies@luther.edu to sign up. The parade will end at the Party in the Park.
Please see Decorah Pride’s website for complete details about all events.

Luther Cross Country Kent Finanger Invite in Waseca, MN.
2025-10-11 11:00 - 13:30

Top Banana Improv Show
2025-10-12 15:30 - 16:30 | Olin 102
Watch the Nanners take the stage for their first show of the year! We will be silly and play games! (goofs and gaffs guaranteed)

Flupalooza
2025-10-13 09:30 - 14:00 | Dahl Centennial Union, Norse Lounge, Union 102
Stay safe through this flu season by getting a flu shot at Flupalooza! 9:30-2 p.m.- located in the Norse Lounge. Walk-ins or appointments welcome. Make an appointment.

Women's Soccer vs Central College
2025-10-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Luther Soccer Field

Cultural Community Connection at the Landing
2025-10-14 17:00 - 19:00 | The Landing, Decorah
Join CIES, PRIDE, and the Landing Market to celebrate the trailblazers and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community through eats, education, and engagement. 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 Soccer vs Central College
2025-10-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Luther Soccer Field

"Gothic" Film Showing
2025-10-15 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.

Luther Alumni and Friends Happy Hour
2025-10-16 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. VP of Finance and Administration, Patti Hetrick ’84, 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!

End of first half of semester
2025-10-17 | Luther College

Fall vacation
2025-10-18 08:00 - 2025-10-22 17:00 | Luther College

Luther Football vs Simpson College
2025-10-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Legacy Field, Carlson Stadium

Board of Regents, Fall Board Meeting
2025-10-24 - 2025-10-25 | Luther College

Women's Cross Country Vs. University of Wisconsin La- Crosse Dual
2025-10-24 16:45 - 18:15 | Luther Cross Country Course

Men's Cross Country Vs. University of Wisconsin La- Crosse Dual
2025-10-24 17:15 - 18:45 | Luther Cross Country Course

News and Brews
2025-10-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Pulpit Rock Brewery
Eat pizza and talk about politics at News and Brews! We welcome all backgrounds and beliefs. Join us to discuss international politics while sharing a meal. (Pizza is provided.) Sponsored by Model United Nations and Dr. Orcun Selcuk.

Condom Bingo
2025-10-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Dahl Centennial Union, Marty’s
Join us for this Bingo game all about sexual health and awareness! Norse Against Sexual Violence (NASA) is partnering with Wellness to reduce the stigma around sex and sexual health by playing Bingo with awesome prizes.

Women's Soccer vs Nebraska Wesleyan University
2025-10-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Luther Soccer Field

Men's Soccer vs Nebraska Wesleyan University
2025-10-25 14:30 - 16:30 | Luther Soccer Field

First Volleyball Game in the Gerdin Fieldhouse: Women's Volleyball vs. Central College
2025-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Gerdin Fieldhouse
Pack the Gerdin for the opening game in the Gerdin Fieldhouse on the new Birkestrand Court! Thrivent will be handing out free t-shirts in exchange for a canned food item that will be donated to the Decorah Food Pantry. This is a “blackout” event; wear black!
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Tau Delta Gamma's Annual Pink Night at Impact Coffee
2025-10-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Impact Coffee, Decorah
Join us in support of Winneshiek County Celebration of Life (WCCOL). Enjoy live music by the Driftless Jazz Collective, silent auction baskets, a specialty drink, and free-will donation ribbons that will be displayed throughout the event. Winneshiek County Celebration of Life provides support to families experiencing or recovering from cancer by offering gas cards, bill assistance, and other services to ease financial stress. 100% of proceeds from Pink Night will be donated to WCCOL to help local families facing cancer find comfort and support during their journey.

Women's Soccer vs Wartburg College
2025-10-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Luther Soccer Field

Center Stage Series: Jaerv + The OK Factor
2025-10-28 19:30 - 21:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Through folk-inspired songs that are fresh, playful, intricate and joyous, the Minneapolis-based string duo The OK Factor and Swedish quintet Jaerv will have audiences tapping their feet and smiling in their seats.
Learn more and 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.

Men's Soccer vs Wartburg College
2025-10-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Luther Soccer Field

Digital Forces: AI and the Criminal (In)Justice System
2025-10-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Olin 102
Join us for an evening of discussion of Artificial Intelligence and the Criminal Justice System by a panel of practitioners, including police, public defense, and sociology. Each of our panelists will discuss their experiences and raise questions about the future of AI. What promise and/or peril does AI bring to the practices of law enforcement, the distribution of “justice,” and the future of humanity?

LGBTQ History Month Lecture: Dr. Andrew Ives & Willem Vanroosenbeek -The Future is Queer and Disabled
2025-10-29 19:30 - 20:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Recital Hall
This presentation will discuss language and demographic changes within the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and disability communities. Participants will explore the intersections between LGBTQ+ identity and the disability identity. Both the queer and disability communities are defined by their resilience, unity, compassion, and love – tools that we believe will be essential as we shape the future.
Sponsored by Accessibility Services & CIES

Faculty & Staff Session with Dr. Andrew Ives & Willem Vanroosenbeek
2025-10-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Dahl Centennial Union, Mott/Borlaug
Bring your lunch to this brown bag session titled, “Creating and Sustaining Community for LGBTQ+ people with disabilities. Participants will engage in a discussion about strategies to create and sustain community for and with LGBTQ+ people with disabilities. We will discuss ways that creating accessible environments benefits everyone and opens the door for future connection.
Sponsored by Accessibility Services & CIES

Lecture: The Present, Past, and Future of Soil Erosion in the Midwestern United States
2025-10-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Valders Hall of Science, 206
Accelerated soil loss is a critical challenge for midwestern agriculture and for environmental quality in agricultural regions. Geoscientist Isaac Larsen from the University of Massachusetts Amherst will present findings from his research on the extent of soil erosion in the midwest and associated implications for sustainable soil conservation practices.
Isaac Larsen Biography
Isaac Larsen grew up surrounded by cornfields south of Clear Lake, Iowa and graduated from Ventura High School. He attended Carleton College and received graduate degrees from Utah State University and the University of Washington. Following a post-doctoral research fellowship at the California Institute of Technology, Isaac joined the faculty at the University of Massachusetts – Amherst, where he is currently an associate professor. Isaac has worked on the timing and rates of landscape change on four continents and will share his research on a topic close to home – soil erosion in the Midwestern United States.

Last day to withdraw from full semester classes with "W""
2025-10-31 | Luther College

Night with the Norse
2025-10-31 19:00 - 21:30 | Gerdin Fieldhouse
Join Luther College Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams on Halloween, 7–9:30 p.m. to kick off the 2025-26 basketball season! One team will play the first half of a basketball game and the other will play the second half, with lots of fun in-between. There will be a student costume contest, an exclusive look at the Norsetrotters, a dunk contest, cheer team will perform a routine, and more. Spooky fun and hoops—don’t miss it!

Silent Film with Guest Organist, Matthew Gender
2025-10-31 19:30 - 21:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Guest organist Dr. Matthew Gender returns to Luther College to accompany a showing of the 1927 silent film The Cat and the Canary, starring Laura La Plante. The score for the classic film will be improvised on the Center for Faith and Life’s 49-stop Sipe pipe organ. Dr. Gender is the Director of Worship Arts at Zumbro Lutheran Church in Rochester, Minnesota and has received prizes in the National Competition for Organ Improvisation (2016) and the University of Michigan Organ Improvisation Competition (2017).
The program is free to the public, and costumes are welcomed and encouraged!

"Where Does $1 Trillion Go?" Day of Action at Luther College
2025-11-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Olin 102
Luther College students are invited to join the Up to Us – Luther College team for an interactive civic engagement event focused on understanding the U.S. national debt and its implications for our generation’s economic future. The event, titled “Where Does $1 Trillion Go?”, will feature four interactive sessions—Federal Budget 101, Generational Debt, Interest vs. Investment, and Student Voices—that help participants explore how national fiscal choices impact higher education, job opportunities, and long-term financial stability.
Participants will have the opportunity to take part in a Congressional postcard-writing activity, engage in short budget simulations, and sign the Up to Us pledge to make their voices heard on fiscal responsibility. Free pizza, snacks, and raffle prizes will be available to attendees who complete all sessions or share their experiences on social media using #UpToUs and @UpToUs_LutherCollege.
This event is part of the national Up to Us campaign, a nonpartisan initiative that empowers students across the country to build awareness and dialogue around the national debt and generational equity. Open exclusively to Luther College students, faculty, and community members.
registration is encouraged

Swimming and Diving vs Carleton College
2025-11-01 13:00 - 18:00 | Luther College Aquatics Center

Art Exhibition: The Curiosities of Janice Lowry
2025-11-03 08:00 - 17:00, 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 and 9 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

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

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 | 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.

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

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

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 | 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
