Luther College News

Luther College juniors Kim Chham and Levi Bird have been selected as Peace Scholars for the 2019-20 academic year. The pair will spend six weeks studying peace and dialogue in Lillehammer and Oslo, Norway.

Luther College President Jenifer K. Ward and Dean of the College Kevin Kraus have announced promotions and grants of tenure for current faculty members.

At 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14, the Luther College Center Stage Series presents "Seeds," a theatrical reenactment of the tumultuous seven-year battle between a Canadian farmer and the biotech corporation, Monsanto.

In celebration of the diverse cultures that come together to make up the Luther College community, the annual Ethnic Arts Festival will take place 11a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, March 7, in the Regents Center North Gym.

At 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7, Catapult will perform in the Main Hall of the Center for Faith and Life on the Luther College campus.

Judy Shepard, the mother of Matthew Shepard, will present the first of two "Hope Over Hate" lectures at Luther College at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, in the Main Hall of the Center for Faith and Life.

From Feb. 27 to 29, Luther College Ministries will host Music That Makes Community, a national non-profit group focused on community singing and song leading.

Luther College will host the Annual Benefactors Organ Recital, an annual recital that features organists of international caliber, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, in the Main Hall of the Luther College Center for Faith and Life.

Luther College and Northeast Iowa Community College are partnering in an effort to meet growing workforce needs in the social work field.

Luther College continues its history of musical excellence by showcasing the talent and expertise of Luther faculty in various musical performance areas.