Luther College junior Sarah Eachus traveled to Hillside, Colorado, to intern at Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp, where she served as a counselor with children ages 6-18. She was involved in planning, executing and supervising different activities, as well as traveling to different churches around the Rocky Mountain Synod to work with elementary age children in both large and small group settings.
John Kuntz believes that there is an importance in telling stories and sharing experiences. In his research, he has been able to reinvent the story of "The Little Match Seller" from H. C. Anderson's short story, to his own, with the collaboration of some fellow students. He spent his summer at Luther College creating the musical "Matchgirl."
Emma Schlabach, Luther College senior, spent her summer as a Donor Relations Intern at the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, where she worked in the development department to assist with donor benefits, execute events and help with annual fund efforts.
Schlabach, the daughter of Lori and Blake Schlabach of Indianapolis, Indiana, graduated from North Central High School in 2015. At Luther, she is an English major with a minor in management.
Juan Tony Guzmán, Luther College class of 1990 and current professor of music, is the 2018 recipient of the Dr. Carlo A. Sperati award.
Luther College's visual and performing arts department (VPA) is presenting a live radio show performance of Howard Koch's radio script "The War of the Worlds" at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, in Marty's, located on the lowest level of Luther's Dahl Centennial Union. The performance will also be broadcast on Luther's radio station KWLC at 1240AM.
Luther College alumnus Paul Gulsvig of St. Paul, Minnesota, is the recipient of the 2018 Weston Noble Award.
As part of the Homecoming 2018 festivities, Gregory and Victoria Fields will receive the Spirit of Luther Award at the Alumni Dinner on Friday, Oct. 26.
Since the Blind Boys of Alabama began singing, the country has witnessed a world war, the civil rights movement, a moon landing and the invention of both the jukebox and the internet. The gospel group will be at Luther College Saturday, Nov. 3, as part of the college's Center Stage Series of performance art events.
Chase Gilson, Luther College senior, spent his summer interning at Hormel Foods Corp. in Austin, Minnesota, where he worked on several projects related to brand recognition, product development and process documentation.
Gilson, the son of Sean and Jill Gilson of Adams, Minnesota, graduated from the Southland Senior High in 2015. He is majoring in management at Luther.
Tensions across the country were high in 1968: Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated on April 4; U.S. Senator Robert Kennedy was assassinated during a primary victory rally on June 5; Anti-Vietnam protests were in full swing; And a group of Luther College students paved the way for generations to come with the creation of the Black Student Union.
Luther College's International Students and Allies Association presents its annual fashion show to showcase and celebrate the rich culture and diversity of Luther, with fashion from across the globe as well as styles designed by students on campus specifically for the show.
Luther College received a grant of $2,000 from the American Legion of Iowa Foundation in support of scholarships for veterans and members of their families.