Emmaus: Communion at the Close of the Day
2025-10-27 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-03 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-10 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-17 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-24 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-01 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-08 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Center for Faith and Life, Recital Hall
College Ministries invites you to Emmaus, our weekly communion service held Monday evenings at 8 p.m. in the CFL Recital Hall.
We’ll sing Holden Evening Prayer and share communion. Even if communion isn’t a regular part of your church or religious tradition, you are more than welcome to join us, even just for the beautiful music! All students, staff, faculty, and community members are welcome.

Center Stage Series School Performance: Harold and His Headphones
2025-10-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Recommended for K-4th grade.
Follow young Harold as he listens to different pieces of music—performed live by classical-crossover duo The OK Factor—through his headphones while processing the way the music makes him feel. This story engages students in an exciting social-emotional learning adventure, inviting them to explore how music and their emotions might affect one another.
To reserve tickets from your school, please contact Bradley Phillips, phillibr@luther.edu, or 563-387-1293. Community members are welcome as space allows.
Sponsored in part by the Kurtich Endowment for Campus Programming.

The 12:30 performance of Harold and His Headphones is cancelled
2025-10-28 12:30 - 13:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
NOTE: The performance at 10 a.m. of Harold and His Headphones will be held.
Recommended for K-4th grade.
Follow young Harold as he listens to different pieces of music—performed live by classical-crossover duo The OK Factor—through his headphones while processing the way the music makes him feel. This story engages students in an exciting social-emotional learning adventure, inviting them to explore how music and their emotions might affect one another.
To reserve tickets from your school, please contact Bradley Phillips, phillibr@luther.edu, or 563-387-1293. Community members are welcome as space allows.
Sponsored in part by the Kurtich Endowment for Campus Programming.

Women's Soccer vs Wartburg College
2025-10-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Luther Soccer Field
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Ask Luther: Zoom Panel for Parents on Oct. 28
2025-10-28 19:30 - 20:30 | via Zoom
You’re invited to join us for a special Zoom panel on Tuesday, October 28, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., designed for parents and families to connect, ask questions, and hear helpful updates from campus leadership. The panel will be moderated by Megan Buckingham, Director of Alumni and Engagement, and will include:

Dr. Julie Thornton, Dean of Student Life

Dr. Kate Elliott, Dean of Student Success

Representatives from Luther’s Parents and Family Council

We invite you to share your thoughts and questions in advance. Whether you’re looking for updates or simply want to stay connected, we look forward to seeing you there!
Join us via Zoom on Oct 28

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

Chapel
2025-10-29 10:30 - 10:50 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The whole Luther community is invited to join us for chapel break, in-person or online, regardless of faith tradition or background. Connect to our livestream or come in person! This time is intentionally set aside for you to pause and connect — we hope to see you!
Speaker: Pastor Melissa Bills
For more on College Ministries
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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

Dorian Orchestra Invitational
2025-10-30 09:00 - 16:00 | Center for Faith and Life
Four outstanding high school orchestras will gather for a day of performance clinics. The day will also feature a performance by the Luther College String faculty and the OK Factor, and will be capped by a mass orchestra of 200+ string students performing works by Sibelius and Dello Joio. The high schools attending are Iowa City West High School, Cedar Falls High School, Valley High School, and La Crosse Central High School.

Student Session with Dr. Andrew Ives & Willem Vanroosenbeek
2025-10-30 09:45 - 10:45 | Main 112
This session titled “Coming Out: An LGBTQ+ and Disability Experience” focuses on the question, ‘When do you disclose a hidden identity to your family, friends, peers, or workplace?’ Coming out has typically been seen as an LGBTQ+ experience; however, people with disabilities also must navigate when to disclose their identity. This presentation will explore some of the similarities and differences around coming out between LGBTQ+ identities and disability identities.
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

Projects for Peace Information Session
2025-10-30 17:30 - 18:30 | Dahl Centennial Union, Mott Room
Join us to learn more about applying for $10,000 summer 2026 grant through Projects for Peace. This program encourages students to develop innovative, community-centered, and scalable responses to the world’s most pressing issues. This session will have former grantees speak on their projects and also discuss the proposal process and timeframe.
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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

Chapel
2025-10-31 10:30 - 10:50 | Dahl Centennial Union, Williams Lounge, 1st floor
Dia De Los Muertos Chapel
Day of the Dead is an important celebration for Mexican and Latino people, in which we remember, honor, and pray for our loved ones who have passed away.
People in Mexico make richly decorated altars in their homes, cemeteries and churches, to remember and pray for the souls of the faithful departed. The deceased loved ones are remembered with offerings of food, drinks, photos, and objects that the person enjoyed in life. These things are laid out on the altar table. Day of the Dead prayers remember the legacy and good deeds of our ancestors as we pray for them and with them.
You are invited to bring a picture or memento of a loved one to add to the Ofrenda during the chapel service (an “ofrenda” is an altar or display that honors deceased loved ones during the Mexican celebration of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead).
The whole Luther community is invited to join us for chapel break, in-person or online, regardless of faith tradition or background. Connect to our livestream or come in person! This time is intentionally set aside for you to pause and connect — we hope to see you!
Worship leaders: Latines Unides
Music: Collegiate Chorale
Location: Union Lobby
For more on College Ministries
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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

Hugh Spann and Eva Kraske recital
2025-11-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Hugh Spann jr. piano and Eva Kraske jr. voice recital.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Top Banana Spooktacular Improv Show
2025-11-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Valders Hall of Science, 206
Join Top Banana for a frightfully funny Improv show!

Jamie Anderson and Brynnen Stefan recital
2025-11-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Jamie Anderson jr. voice and Brynnen Stefan jr. piano recital.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Disc Golf Tournament for All
2025-11-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Disc Golf Course Hole One
Come out and learn how to play disc golf with the disc golf club! We will hold a tournament for all skill levels. We have discs for everyone. This is a free event with prizes!

Concert Band Concert
2025-11-02 16:00 - 17:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Concert Band Concert will take place in the Center for Faith and Life main hall at 4 p.m..
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

LDA Decompression Session
2025-11-02 17:00 - 20:00 | Preus Library, Hovde Room
Students! Luther Disability Alliance (LDA) invites you to join us for fidgets, and music! Come learn what LDA is all about, stop by to steal some snacks, do some homework, or just hangout. Open to all students, please feel free to come and go as needed.

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

Fika [coffee+treats]
2025-11-03 10:30 - 10:50, 2025-11-10 10:30 - 10:50, 2025-11-17 10:30 - 10:50, 2025-11-24 10:30 - 10:50, 2025-12-01 10:30 - 10:50, 2025-12-08 10:30 - 10:50 | Center for Faith and Life, Front Steps
College Ministries invites you to join us during chapel break for coffee and treats on the CFL front steps. This is a great way to start the week!
Chapel programming is also held each Wednesday and Friday morning from 10:30-10:50 a.m. in the CFL Main Hall. A variety of speakers and musical ensembles from across traditions are featured in chapel services. All are welcome.
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Council for Faith and Life (CFAL)
2025-11-04 09:45 - 10:45, 2025-11-18 09:45 - 10:45 | Center for Faith and Life, Qualley Lounge
Council for Faith and Life (CFAL) is a student advisory board that works with the Office for College Ministries to advocate for and create religious, interfaith, and spiritual opportunities on campus and in the community.
The mission of the Luther College Council for Faith and Life is to create space for spiritual expression and exploration across campus. We strive to be a community that engages in interfaith dialogue, advocates for social justice, and supports diverse partners at the intersection of faith and learning.
All are welcome.
Meets:
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
9:45 a.m.
Qualley Lounge (CFL)

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?

PRIDE Craft Night
2025-11-04 20:00 - 21:30 | Dahl Centennial Union, Oneota Market
Join us to color, make friendship bracelets, and chat with friends. Take a break from the stress of the semester and the election to hang out!

All Saints Day Chapel
2025-11-05 10:30 - 10:50 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
College Ministries will commemorate All Saints Day at our Wednesday, November 5 Chapel service. During the service we will celebrate the lives of our newest saints and remember the lives of those saints who are no longer with us. You are invited to light a candle in their honor or memory.
The whole Luther community is invited to join us for chapel break, in-person or online, regardless of faith tradition or background. Connect to our livestream or come in person! This time is intentionally set aside for you to pause and connect — we hope to see you!
For more on College Ministries
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Luther College Bluff Country Happy Hour
2025-11-05 17:00 - 19:00
Put on your Luther blue and join fellow alumni and friends from Houston and Fillmore Counties for an informal happy hour.
Date: Wednesday, November 5
Time: 5–7 p.m.
Location: Cottage House Inn, 209 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro, MN 55949
Mary Hellmark ’98, Luther’s Assistant Director of Admissions, and Patti (Schroeder) Hetrick ’84, Luther’s VP of Finance and Operations (a Caledonia native) will share the latest happenings at the college and talk about how alumni can strengthen Luther’s recruitment efforts in southeast Minnesota.
We look forward to reconnecting with you and working together to encourage future students to attend Luther!
Your hosts,
Krin Abraham ’85, Tom Vix ’82, Terry Chiglo ’90, and Mary (Bunge) Docken ’79
please rsvp
RSVPs by October 30 are appreciated for planning purposes but are not required. Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

Richmond, Virginia Alumni Gathering
2025-11-05 17:30 - 19:30
Richmond Alumni and Friends,
I am amazed and excited to think that there are this many Luther grads in the Richmond area! I’d love to host you for an informal gathering at my home in Richmond so we can connect with one another. Please put on your Luther blue and join fellow alumni and friends for a fun evening!
Date: Wed., Nov. 5
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Schroeder Home (please RSVP for address)
RSVPs by October 30 are appreciated for planning purposes but are not required. Appetizers and drinks will be provided.
I look forward to reconnecting with you!
Your host,
Jan Schroeder ’70

Women's Volleyball vs. Simpson College
2025-11-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Decorah, IA

Hungry for an A
2025-11-05 19:00 - 19:30, 2025-11-06 17:15 - 17:45 | Preus Library, Hovde Room
Students will use this time to learn some tips on studying and note taking, with support from Center for Academic Enrichment (CAE) tutors, to help enhance study strategies.

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

Karen Brunssen Master Class
2025-11-06 09:40 - 10:50 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Karen is an alumna currently teaching at Northwestern University. Especially for people considering grad school, this is a great opportunity to connect with a highly regarded teacher.

Presidential Gathering in Washington, DC
2025-11-06 17:30 - 19:30
A brief program begins at 6 p.m.
Join us to hear from Luther President Brad Chamberlain, connect with fellow Luther alumni and friends, and engage in conversation about what’s next for the college. Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be provided.
Location: The Henri
1301 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington DC 20004
Entrance Located on 13th Street
There is no cost to attend, but RSVPs are very much appreciated.
Thank you to David Lietz ’88 and Suzette Derrevere for sponsoring and hosting this event, and to Michael ’87 and Amy (Larsen) Krull ’89 for hosting.
We can’t wait to see you there!

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.

Jazz Band Concert
2025-11-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Luther College Jazz Band will perform a concert in the Center for Faith and Life main hall at 7:30 p.m..
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Chapel
2025-11-07 10:30 - 10:50
The whole Luther community is invited to join us for chapel break, in-person or online, regardless of faith tradition or background. Connect to our livestream or come in person! This time is intentionally set aside for you to pause and connect — we hope to see you!
Speaker: Geremiah Brown ’26
Music: Luther Ringers
For more on College Ministries
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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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Senior Recital: Tara Rajanesan, piano
2025-11-07 19:30 - 20:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Tara will give a recital in the Noble Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Dorian Keyboard Festival
2025-11-08 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music: Noble Recital Hall, Orchestra Room, Sperati Band Room, Choir Room
Visit the Dorian Keyboard Festival web page for more information:
Dorian Keyboard Festival

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!

Eli Vorvick and Breah Hippler recital
2025-11-09 11:30 - 12:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Eli Vorvick jr. trombone and Breah Hippler, jr. trumpet recital.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

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.

David Helbling senior recital
2025-11-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
David Helbling senior full saxophone recital.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

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.

Percussion Ensemble Concert
2025-11-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
The Luther College Percussion Ensemble will perform a concert in the Noble Recital Hall at 7 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Guest Speaker Carol Krueger
2025-11-11 09:40 - 10:50 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Choir Room
Guest Speaker Carol Krueger will be presenting her talk “Developing the independent Musician” from 9:40am-10:50 am in the choir room. Recital attendance will be given.

General Recital
2025-11-11 19:30 - 20:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
A general recital will be held in the Noble Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.

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.

Doggy Date with Quasar
2025-11-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Preus Library, 1st floor, outside the Center for Academic Enrichment
Come spend some time with Luther’s resident therapy dog: Quasar!

Chapel
2025-11-12 10:30 - 10:50 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The whole Luther community is invited to join us for chapel break, in-person or online, regardless of faith tradition or background. Connect to our livestream or come in person! This time is intentionally set aside for you to pause and connect — we hope to see you!
Speaker: Mari Shumaker, program director of Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp
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Advising and Registration Support Event
2025-11-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Dahl Centennial Union, Williams Lounge, 1st floor
Join us for course planning, registration help, and all things Norse Hub. Faculty and staff will be on hand to answer your questions, and free hot cocoa and cider will keep you cozy while you get your schedule on track. Stop by and make sure your next semester is headed in the right direction.

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

Brass Ensembles Concert
2025-11-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for Faith and Life
The Luther College Low Brass Choir, Trumpet Ensemble, and Horn Ensemble will perform a concert in the Center for Faith and Life on Wednesday November 12 at 7:30 p.m. There may be inflatable sharks . . .
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

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.

Chapel
2025-11-14 10:30 - 10:50
The whole Luther community is invited to join us for chapel break, in-person or online, regardless of faith tradition or background. Connect to our livestream or come in person! This time is intentionally set aside for you to pause and connect — we hope to see you!
Speaker: Allie Scott, director of annual giving and campaigns
Music: Collegiate Chorale
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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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Symphony Orchestra - Stillwater, Minnesota
2025-11-14 19:00 - 21:00
Attend a concert of the Luther College Symphony Orchestra on tour! Symphony Orchestra will perform at Trinity Lutheran Church (115 4th St N) in Stillwater, Minnesota, on Friday, November 14. No tickets are required; a freewill collection will be taken to help offset travel expenses. Conducted this year by Dennis Friesen-Carper, the ensemble will perform works by Adams, Gershwin, Puccini, and more.

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.)

Academic Showcase Day
2025-11-15 09:00 - 15:15 | Admissions Visit Center
Get an up-close look at Luther’s majors from our faculty and students!
At Academic Showcase Day, you’ll learn first-hand the advantage of a liberal arts education.
You’ll meet professors, chat with students, and experience the kind of attention you can expect as a Luther student.
You’ll also tour campus to see our classrooms, studios, laboratories, and performance and recreational facilities in person. And we’ll take time to answer your questions about Luther’s admissions, scholarship, and financial aid processes.

Register Now for Academic Showcase Day

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

Music Education and Students with Disabilities and/or Living in Poverty: A NAfME Virtual Symposium
2025-11-15 10:00 - 15:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Choir Room
November 15th in the Jenson-Noble Hall of Music Choir room. 10am-3:30pm. Multiple attendance credits available.

SAAC's Men's Soccer Watch Party
2025-11-15 13:30 - 16:00 | Valders Hall of Science, 206
Because Luther’s men’s soccer team has made it to the national tournament, the Student Athlete Advisory Committee is hosting a watch party in Valders 206 for their game against Lake Forest College on Saturday. Come enjoy some snacks and cheer them on!

Alex Van Surksum senior recital
2025-11-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Alex Van Surksum senior full tuba recital.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Symphony Orchestra - St. Paul, Minnesota
2025-11-15 15:00 - 17:00
Attend a concert of the Luther College Symphony Orchestra on tour! Symphony Orchestra will perform at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (700 Snelling Ave S) in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Saturday, November 15. No tickets are required; a freewill collection will be taken to help offset travel expenses. Conducted this year by Dennis Friesen-Carper, the ensemble will perform works by Adams, Gershwin, Puccini, and more.

Zach Cummer and Rowan Jordahl recital
2025-11-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Zach Cummer jr. trombone and Rowan Jordahl jr. voice recital.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

SAC Paint and Sip
2025-11-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Dahl Centennial Union, Marty’s
Join us at Marty’s and enjoy some specialty drinks while you paint! Paint N’ Sip night combines fun, creativity, and encouragement into one event. Every participant will receive a set of individually wrapped painting supplies, including paint, brushes, and canvases. Participants will follow our live-streamed paint class to create their very own artwork! Your host guides the participants through the experience. QR codes to sign up will be on posters around campus.

Symphonic Band Concert
2025-11-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Symphonic Band will perform a concert in the Center for Faith and Life main hall at 4 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

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.

Media Career Workshop
2025-11-18 09:45 - 10:45 | Career Center Classroom
Join KWLC in the Career Center Classroom to meet Career Center staff and tailor your resume and cover letter and receive a professional headshot! This workshop is open to students interested in broadcasting media, communications, writing for media, journalism, video and audio production, and encompassing public media careers. Or, stop by to learn more about KWLC radio at Luther!

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.

Symphony Orchestra Homecoming Concert
2025-11-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Luther Symphony Orchestra will perform a homecoming concert in the Center for Faith and Life at 7:30 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Chapel
2025-11-19 10:30 - 10:50 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The whole Luther community is invited to join us for chapel break, in-person or online, regardless of faith tradition or background. Connect to our livestream or come in person! This time is intentionally set aside for you to pause and connect — we hope to see you!
Thanksgiving Songs and Readings
Music: Norskkor and guests
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"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.

Let's Talk About Sex, Baby
2025-11-19 19:30 - 21:00 | Dahl Centennial Union, Marty’s
Students, NASA invites you to this panel discussion made up of a diverse group of students on campus answering questions surrounding sex, intimacy, communication, and consent.

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.

Movie Night with BSU
2025-11-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Olin 102
Join the Black Student Union for an amazing movie night with free popcorn and hot chocolate! Bring your own blanket and friends. Check out the BSU Instagram page for more info.

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

Chapel
2025-11-21 10:30 - 10:50
The whole Luther community is invited to join us for chapel break, in-person or online, regardless of faith tradition or background. Connect to our livestream or come in person! This time is intentionally set aside for you to pause and connect — we hope to see you!
Speaker: Pastor Melissa Bills
Music: Luther Ringers
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Fall Opera Scenes
2025-11-21 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-11-22 19:30 - 20:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
The Fall Opera Scenes will occur in the Noble Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.
Another performance will take place on Saturday, November 22 also at 7:30 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Get Psyched at Luther College
2025-11-22 10:00 - 14:15 | Admissions Visit Center
If you’re curious about the human mind and how it works, this event is for you!
Luther College invites you to Get Psyched, a day for exploring where curiosity about psychology can take you.
You’ll meet our students and faculty, tour our labs, and talk with alumni about the incredible range of careers open to Luther College psychology graduates.
Learn how Luther’s psychology major opens doors to research and internships for undergraduates. Along the way, you’ll enjoy lunch, tour campus, and get details about Luther’s scholarship opportunities and admissions process.
EVENT SCHEDULE

10 a.m. – Refreshments and research poster session with Luther students
11 a.m. – Alumni Panel: Psychology Career Pathways
12 p.m. – Complimentary lunch
1 p.m. – Campus tour
1:45 p.m. – Admissions presentation

High school seniors – this visit qualifies you for the Campus Visit Award, a renewable $1,000 scholarship awarded automatically upon acceptance to Luther College!
Registration deadline: November 16, 2025 at 11:59 pm Central Time.
Register Now for Get Psyched

Philharmonia and Cello Choir Concert
2025-11-22 12:00 - 13:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Luther College’s Philharmonia and Cello Choir will perform a concert in the Noble Recital Hall at 12 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

MUS 273 final exam
2025-11-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Final exam recital for MUS 273.

Anna Floden senior recital
2025-11-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Anna Floden senior flute recital.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Luis Galvez jr.recital
2025-11-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Luis Galvez jr. violin recital.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Jazz Orchestra Concert
2025-11-23 16:00 - 17:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Jazz Orchestra will perform a concert in the Center for Faith and Life main hall at 4 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

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

Thanksgiving Dinner for Luther Students
2025-11-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Dahl Centennial Union, Peace Dining Room
Students who will remain on campus over Thanksgiving break are invited to partake in this Thanksgiving meal.
Sponsored by Student Life, Bon Appetit and the generosity of the Luther Community

General Recital
2025-12-02 09:40 - 10:40
General recital will be held at 9:40am in the NRH

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.

Chapel
2025-12-03 10:30 - 10:50, 2025-12-10 10:30 - 10:50, 2026-01-07 10:30 - 10:50 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The whole Luther community is invited to join us for chapel break, in-person or online, regardless of faith tradition or background. Connect to our livestream or come in person! This time is intentionally set aside for you to pause and connect — we hope to see you!
Speaker:
Music:
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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.

Test Anxiety
2025-12-03 19:00 - 19:30, 2025-12-04 17:15 - 17:45 | Preus Library, Hovde Room
Students will learn tips and techniques on how to mitigate both mental and physical stress around taking an exam.

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

Christmas at Luther Music Showcase Day
2025-12-04 09:00 - 21:00
Luther College invites you and your family to the 44th annual Christmas at Luther performance and visit event.
This event is reserved for current high school juniors and seniors.
The schedule is flexible, with many activities to choose throughout the day. Tailor you experience to get the most out of your time on campus, culminating in dinner and a full Christmas at Luther performance.
Morning Activities (9:30 a.m. arrival)

Talent scholarship auditions – music and theater*
Live music from Luther ensembles
Conversations with Luther music faculty and students
Campus tour
Complimentary lunch

*Auditions – 2026 Applicants Only
Complete a Luther College application for admission and the Music Scholarship Application as soon as possible. Your audition will be scheduled once your application file is complete.
Afternoon Activities (1 p.m. arrival)

Note: Arrive by 12:30 p.m. and enjoy a complimentary lunch in our cafeteria
Performance preview of Christmas at Luther
Session choices include a jazz rehearsal, symphonic band rehearsal, and a study away info session.
Christmas at Luther: Behind the Scenes
Scholarship and financial aid info session

Evening Activities

Complimentary dinner and tickets to the performance for you and up to two guests

Registration deadline: Tuesday, November 25 at 4 p.m. Central Time.
Register Here

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

Chapel
2025-12-05 10:30 - 10:50, 2025-12-12 10:30 - 10:50

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!

Music Senior Project Showcase
2025-12-09 19:30 - 22:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Choir Room and Orchestra Room
The music senior project presentations will occur at 7:30 p.m. in the Choir and Orchestra Rooms.

12th Annual Low Brass Christmas in the Union
2025-12-10 17:30 - 18:00 | Dahl Centennial Union
Please join the 12th annual low brass in the Williams Lounge in the Dahl Centennial Union.

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

Music Ed Senior Project Showcase
2025-12-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts
The Music Education senior project showcase will be held in the Center for the Arts in room 217 and the atrium from 7 to 9 p.m.

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.

ACT Testing
2025-12-13 08:00 - 14:00 | Olin Building
ACT testing is scheduled on the Luther campus.
Register for ACT testing

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

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

Dorian Vocal Festival
2026-01-11 - 2026-01-12 | Center for Faith and Life and Jenson-Noble Hall of Music
For more information on the Dorian Vocal Festival, please visit the Dorian Vocal Festival webpage.
Dorian Vocal Festival Webpage
