Category: Event
Luther alumnus Chris Norton is returning to Decorah to speak about his new book, “The Seven Longest Yards.”
Luther College will host the second annual Dorian Choral Retreat for adults from June 28 through June 30, 2019.
Luther College will celebrate Commencement at 9 a.m. Sunday, May 26, in Carlson Stadium, where President Paula Carlson will confer the Bachelor of Arts degree on Luther’s class of 2019. Luther alumna Vanessa (Grima Baldacchino) Frazier, Maltese ambassador and humanitarian, will receive an honorary degree and give the Commencement address.
Luther College will hold a “Pitch Off” competition featuring finalists for the 2019 Erdman Prize for Entrepreneurship at 10 a.m. Friday, May 10, in Marty’s on the ground floor of the Dahl Centennial Union.
As part of the festival celebration “Days of Russian Culture,” Luther College’s Balalaika Ensemble performs at 7 p.m. Friday, June 7 in The Museum of Russian Art (TMORA) in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Discussing the impact of technology on culture, Yvonne Förster, a research professor at Shanxi University-Taiyuan, China, and a professor of philosophy at Leuphana University-Lüneburg, Germany, will speak at Luther College. She will present the lecture, “Transcending the Human: Technology and the Liberal Arts,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, in Olin room 102 on Luther’s campus. The lecture is open to the public with no charge for admission.
From humble beginnings, Mexico City based artist Juan de Lascurain took chances and learned from his experiences to grow as a designer and entrepreneur. Now running his own brand, de Lascurain will speak with Luther College students at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 6, in F. W. Olin Building, Room 102.
Illustrating boat transportation on the Mississippi throughout America’s history Jim Eckblad, Luther College professor emeritus of biology, will present the lecture, “A Boating History of the Mighty Mississippi” at Luther’s Emeriti Colloquium at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 9, in the Mott Room of the Dahl Centennial Union on Luther’s campus.
As part of the “Here’s My Story” series, Luther College will present an LGBT+ Experiences and Identities panel. This panel will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, in Valders Hall of Science, Room 206. There will be a reception to follow in the Science Atrium of Valders.
Luther College presents entrepreneurship speaker, Luther alumnus and accomplished gaming executive Lorenzo Creighton ’75, as he speaks about his experiences at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 29, in F.W. Olin Building, Room 102. This event is open to the public with no charge for admission. Creighton is an accomplished gaming executive with experience and knowledge of the regulatory environment, operational strategies and business opportunities that build revenues and cohesive community relationships