Luther College News

Convocation begins at 9:40 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3  in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall. 

“Over an extraordinary career spanning 41.5 years, Jay served Luther College with unwavering dedication,” said Luther College President Brad Chamberlain.

Affectionately known as “Coach Pete,” Hamlet Peterson coached basketball for 40 seasons.

Tickets are on sale now at the Luther Ticket Office and online at tickets.luther.edu.

Ellingsen succeeds Nordic Studies Associate Professor Maren Johnson as the center’s director.

Lurth’s book is the second book in the Small Luxuries series, published by the Quarto Group.

Among these graduates that participated in Commencement, 22% were double majors and 20% were first-generation college students.

Rose Baldwin will serve as the box office manager and oversee operations during shows and special events at the Center for Faith and Life.

Season tickets are available now at tickets.luther.edu. Individual ticket sales start Monday, Aug. 10.

“Diego brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in supporting students at a variety of higher education institutions, NASA and student affairs. His most recent experience … will help us to continue to strengthen student support and student engagement,” said Dean of Students Julie Thornton.