Board

The application window for 2024-25 is closed. All funding for the coming academic year has been awarded.

The board:

  • encourages innovative programs not otherwise offered on campus
  • coordinate cross-campus collaboration and resource sharing
  • facilitate connections between events and academic programming
  • consider applications for funding campus events, in amounts up to $1500 per event.

Applications with substantiated significant campus impact may request more than $1500. All faculty and administrative staff members may submit proposals to the Programming and Outreach Board. In general, the Programming and Outreach Board will not provide ongoing annual or biennial funding.

Funding of proposals is not automatic. It is the role of the Programming and Outreach Board to evaluate proposals on:

  • promise of quality
  • relevance to the academic and cultural community
  • potential for relatively broad appeal on the campus
  • connections to academic or other programs on campus
  • support for diversity of student experiences involving a variety of campus constituencies

The likelihood of a favorable response to a proposal is enhanced by evidence of realistic and careful planning. Proposals should include at least one opportunity available to the entire campus community.

The Programming and Outreach Board’s first review cycle begins in April, prior to the targeted academic year, with a second application opportunity extending through September. If funds are still available, deadlines may be extended beyond September.

Applications are submitted April 16 to April 30. Review of applications, and allocation of funds is completed by May 16.

Applications received between April 30 and October 1 will be reviewed, with allocation of funds completed by October 16.Applicants who were previously declined may revise and resubmit.

Your application will not be reviewed until date and location options have been discussed with the Programming and Outreach Office. You may submit an application with possible date and location, pending coordination with your event partners.

Resources are available for planning your event at Programming and Outreach.

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Kristen Underwood
Staff Co-chair
CFL 102
563-387-1536
k.underwood@luther.edu

Xiao Hu
Faculty Co-chair
Jenson-Noble 172
563-387-1364
huxi01@luther.edu

Laurie Bouska
Faculty Representative
Valders 243E
563-387-1453
laurie.bouska@luther.edu

Jill Wilson
Faculty Representative
Jenson-Noble 200B
563-387-2148
wilsji01@luther.edu

Sophie Klein ’26
Student Representative
SPO 1518