1984, from the novel by George Orwell
2025-10-03 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-04 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | 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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Reception, Athletic Hall of Fame
2025-10-03 20:30 - 21:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Front Lobby
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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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Alumni Art Exhibition
2025-10-04 08:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Yoga with Angie Spartz '00, Certified Yoga Instructor
2025-10-04 09:00 - 10:00 | Farwell Clearing (Preus Library Lawn)
Start the day with a free yoga session, beginners welcome. Wear comfortable clothes to move in; yoga mats are optional. Bring your own, or enjoy the grass beneath you.

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

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.
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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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Homecoming Concert: Symphony Orchestra, Concert Band, Nordic Choir
2025-10-05 13:30 - 15:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Symphony Orchestra, Dennis Friesen-Carper, conductor
Concert Band, Cory Near, conductor
Nordic Choir, Andrew Last ’97, conductor
Presentations:
Weston H. Noble Award
Carlo A. Sperati Award
Hemp Family Prize for Orchestra Performance
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

RESCHEDULED for Oct. 13 - Flupalooza
2025-10-06 09:30 - 14:00
This has been moved to Oct. 13 in the Norse Lounge.

Blessing of the Animals
2025-10-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Front Steps
St. Francis showed great love for all creatures. Join us as we celebrate on campus with a blessing of the animals on the CFL steps on Monday, October 6 from 10:00-11:00 am. Drop by with your pet, a picture of your pet, or a stuffed animal representative, and Pastor Melissa will offer them a special blessing. Treats will be available for humans and animals alike!

Fika [coffee+treats]
2025-10-06 10:30 - 10:50, 2025-10-27 10:30 - 10:50, 2025-11-03 10:30 - 10:50, 2025-11-10 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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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.
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Visiting Lutheran Bishops from Namibia and Angola
2025-10-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Recital Hall
Meet and learn from four distinguished bishops from Namibia and Angola, as they share their experiences in justice work, community building, and faith leadership in southern Africa. There will be a presentation and moderated discussion on Monday, October 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the CFL Recital Hall (all are invited to stay for Emmaus evening communion at 8:00 p.m.).

Emmaus: Communion at the Close of the Day
2025-10-06 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-13 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-27 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-03 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-10 20:00 - 21:00 | 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.

Council for Faith and Life (CFAL)
2025-10-07 09:45 - 10:45 | Center for Faith and Life, Qualley Lounge
Visiting Lutheran Bishops from Namibia and Angola will visit the regular meeting of the Council for Faith and Life for informal conversation on Tuesday, October 7 at 9:45 a.m. in 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)

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
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Latines Unides and Allies Launch
2025-10-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Main 112
Come join us and learn about Latines Unides! We’ll have food, music, games, and prizes! All are welcome to come participate in English or Spanish.

PRIDE Crafts Night
2025-10-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Dahl Centennial Union, Oneota deck
Luther PRIDE hosts craft night for the Luther community to color, make friendship bracelets, and chat with friends before the kickoff to Decorah Pride.

Lifelong Learner Seminar: Presidential Speeches: Visions of the Good Polity
2025-10-08 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-15 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Loyalty Hall, Board Room
The Lifelong Learner Seminars offer an opportunity for local alumni and friends, and area residents to enjoy academic programming at Luther College and engage in meaningful, scholarly dialogue in a college setting.
The four-week sessions are held Wednesdays from 9 a.m.–noon in Loyalty Hall on the Luther College campus.
Learn more about the sessions and register

CSC Plant Giveaway
2025-10-08 10:00 - 12:30 | Valders Greenhouse Path
The Center for Sustainable Communities invites you to come pick up your very own houseplant anytime from 10 a.m – 12:30 p.m. There is a limit of one plant per person. We can’t wait to see you there!
Rain location: Valders Concourse

Chapel
2025-10-08 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!
Praise and Worship Chapel
Music: Tuesday Night Discipleship
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Women's Soccer vs Loras College
2025-10-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Luther Soccer Field

Note Taking Techniques
2025-10-08 19:00 - 19:30, 2025-10-09 17:15 - 17:45 | Preus Library, Hovde Room
Students will learn different ways of taking notes to incorporate into their current academic routine.

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).

Faculty Artist Series: Mike James, guitar
2025-10-09 19:30 - 20:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Luther College faculty member Mike James will perform a recital in the Noble Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

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.

Chapel
2025-10-10 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: Arin Kyllo ’26
Music: Nordic Choir and student guests
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Afrobeat Party in Marty's
2025-10-10 20:00 - 23:00 | Dahl Centennial Union, Marty’s
AfroNorse invites you for a night of nonstop vibes, dancing, and culture! The hottest Afrobeats, Amapiano tracks, and more will keep the floor moving all night. Come ready to dance, connect, and celebrate the rhythm of Africa and the diaspora.

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

CANCELED-Faculty Artist Series: Miko Kominami, piano
2025-10-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
This event has been canceled.
Luther College faculty member Miko Kominami will perform a recital at 4:00 p.m. in the Noble Recital Hall.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

CANCELED - Faculty Artist Series: Carla Hanson, Du bist wie eine Blume
2025-10-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
NOTICE: Carla Hanson has canceled her faculty artist recital set for October 12.
Faculty member Carla Hanson will perform a recital in the Noble Recital Hall at 2 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

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.

Fika [coffee+treats]
2025-10-13 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!
At this week’s Fika, we will observe World Food Day (October 16), and we’ll join the Little Free Pantry in creating posters to celebrate foods.
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.
For more on College Ministries

Free STI Testing for Students
2025-10-13 12:30 - 16:30 | Loyalty Hall
Your sexual health is important! Take it into your hands this fall and stop by Loyalty Hall for free and convenient STI testing. No appointment needed. You may enter through the lower level, south facing door of the building.

Doggy Date with Quasar
2025-10-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-12 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!

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

Chapel
2025-10-15 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!
Founders Day Chapel
Location: Bentdahl Commons (rain location: CFL Main Hall)
Speaker: President Brad Chamberlain
Music: Norskkor
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"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.

Explore Luther Day
2025-10-16 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-17 09:00 - 14:00 | Admissions Visit Center
Explore Luther Day puts you right in the middle of our campus community.
It’s a day of discovery. Activities include:

The Exploring Majors Fair with a full menu of opportunities.
A Student panel where real students take the mic.
Campus tours, because you have to see this place for yourself.
Breakout sessions like Experiential Learning, Music Is for Everyone, Student Life Round-Robin, and Visual and Performing Arts.
Optional bonus activities, including athletic coach meetings, one-on-one admissions and scholarship questions, and a street-level experience in downtown Decorah.

It’s time to explore your Luther story.

Register Now for Explore Luther Day

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

Chapel
2025-10-17 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: Nate Dennis ’27, Little Free Pantry coordinator
For more on College Ministries
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ACT Testing
2025-10-18 08:00 - 14:00 | Olin Building
ACT testing is scheduled on the Luther campus.
Register for ACT testing

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

MOVED: Town Hall with Gubernatorial Candidate Rob Sand
2025-10-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Winneshiek County Fairgrounds, 900 E Main Street, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
This event has been moved to the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds (Danan Lansing Building).

Gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand hosts a public forum. The public is welcome to attend.

For more information, contact Alexandra Cleverley at alexandra@robsand.com.

CIES Winter Coat Shopping Adventure
2025-10-22 08:30 - 19:30
Cold weather is coming…BUT don’t worry, we got you! Need to prepare for the cold weather ahead? Join us on a day trip to the Twin Cities to shop for winter coats, boots, and other cozy clothing. Transportation provided. Spots are limited, prioritizing first-year students! Sign up using this link. Sign up form will be closed on October 17. Questions? Contact us at cies@luther.edu.

Wheels in Motion Workshop: Advancing Safe Bicycling Together
2025-10-23 09:30 - 12:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Recital Hall
October 23, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Luther College’s Center for Faith and Life | Recital Hall | 555 Luther Dr., Decorah, IA 52101
A FREE event hosted by Upper Explorerland’s Safe Routes to School program, in partnership with League Cycling Instructor Bill Smith, featuring:

Interactive discussion on bicycle safety in small towns & rural areas
Free lunch & Brainstorming session on elevating bicycling as a mode of transportation and a catalyst for community well-being
Optional on-bike demonstrations and post-workshop group ride on the scenic Trout Run Trail!

Violin Masterclass with Dawn Wohn
2025-10-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Sperati Band Room

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

Chapel
2025-10-24 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: Neil Grube ’26
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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

Faculty Artist Series: Luther College Piano Quartet with Dawn Wohn, violin
2025-10-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
The Luther College Piano Quartet will perform with violinist Dawn Wohn at 4:00 p.m. in the Noble Recital Hall.
Praised as having “a joyful sense of freedom, and a pure, unencumbered tone” by BBC Music Magazine, violinist Dawn Dongeun Wohn has performed in concert halls across five continents including Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. She has appeared as a soloist for live-broadcast performances with orchestras such as the Korean Broadcasting Symphony and the Aspen Conducting Orchestra, The New York Sinfonietta, and Japan’s Telemann Ensemble. In addition, she has performed recitals across the world including Carnegie Weill Hall, Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center, Merkin Hall, and Jordan Hall.
Her debut solo album Perspectives, featuring works by female composers was featured by the New York Times, Spotify and Apple Music and was chosen as one of WQXR’s best albums of the year. Her recent release, Unbounded by Delos Music explores music by American women. Both albums have been featured on radio programs all over the world and have been noted for its “elegant and impassioned playing” (Classical Magazine), “warm, crystal-clear tone” (Whole note Magazine), “stunning and panache” (IAWN) and “committed, caring and lovely playing” (Fanfare).
As a musician with a wide range of styles and interests, Dawn often performs with new music ensembles and as guest concertmaster for orchestras in venues as diverse as Carnegie Hall to Radio City Music Hall. Recent activities include a new commission by Jungsun Kang, performances of Mark Phillip’s Violin Power for violin and interactive electronics, and international tours with DJ Kid Koala and the Afiara Quartet as part of an interdisciplinary live show “Nufonia Must Fall”. As an active chamber musician, Dawn has been invited to perform at festivals such as International Musician’s Seminar Prussia Cove in England, The Banff Centre, Music@Menlo, and Aspen Music Festival. Notable collaborations include members of the Emerson, Miami and Tokyo String Quartets, as well as Colin Carr, Jason Vieaux and Roberto Plano.
Dawn began her violin studies at age 4 and trained at The Juilliard School’s Pre-College Division as a full scholarship student of the renowned pedagogue Dorothy DeLay. Further studies include an undergraduate degree from The Juilliard School, a Master of Music and Artist Diploma from Yale University, and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Stony Brook University where she studied with Philip Setzer of the Emerson Quartet, Soovin Kim and Gilbert Kalish.
Committed to teaching the next generation of violinists, she is currently on faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Mead Witter School of Music and teaches at Rocky Ridge Music Festival during the summers. Previously, she held the position of Associate Professor of Violin at Ohio University’s School of Music as well as Associate Concertmaster of Harrisburg Symphony. As a guest artist she has presented and performed recitals at over 50 schools such as Oberlin, New England Conservatory, NYU, Ithaca College, Bowling Green State University and Kansas University. She has also been on faculty of festivals such as the Académie Anglicorde in France, International Music Festival of the Adriatic in Italy, and Festival de Febrero in Mexico.
Dawn performs on a 1732 Nicolo Gagliano violin and enjoys reading or spending time outdoors with her husband Jay, son Jasper and dog Wolfie (named after Mozart) when she is not performing or teaching. For more information on Dawn, please visit www.dawnplaysviolin.com
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

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.

Julia Weigle and Mari Mineck recital
2025-10-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Julia Weigle senior voice and Mari Mineck junior trumpet recital.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Bingo with LSNA
2025-10-27 19:30 - 20:30 | Nursing Labs, Valders Hall of Science
The Luther Student Nurses Association (LSNA) is hosting Bingo in the nursing labs in Valders and invites you to join them!

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

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
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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
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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 2 more dates | Center for the Arts, Wigley-Fleming Gallery

Council for Faith and Life (CFAL)
2025-11-04 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

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
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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.

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 | 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
For more on College Ministries
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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 | 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.
