Student Senate
Student Senate is the primary means for student participation in the governance of the Luther College community.
Our mission is to serve Luther students and student organizations by providing them with resources to achieve their goals and to connect faith with learning and service with responsibility.
To me, Senate is one of the best ways a student can try to give back to the Luther Community! It helped me feel connected to our campus in a deeper and more meaningful way. I loved that the people working on Senate all wanted to make Luther a better place for everyone
Maddy Lomprey '22Former Luther College Student Senate President
Student Senate is Luther College’s student government organization. The Senate consists of twenty-seven student representatives elected each spring, with the addition of three first-year representatives elected in the fall. As always, feel free to email Student Senate if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.
Leadership Team 2026-2027
President: Omotola Akingba
Vice President: Sydney Obaseki
Secretary: Ava Johnson
Treasurer: Lilly Timm
Executive Board
President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and the following:
Campus Betterment Committee Team Leader: Brynnen Stefan
Organizational Committee Team Leader: Izzy Goldschmidt
Communications Committee Team Leader: Rebecca Zheng
Academic Committee Team Leader: Ruthvery Mtaita
Class Representatives
First Year Class Representative: OPEN
Sophomore Class Representative: Julia Ronning
Junior Class Representative: Brandon Barreiro
Senior Class Representative: Haley Wince
Diversity Representatives:
Race and Ethnicity: Agatha Lockhart
Race and Ethnicity: Rejoice Mzumara
Culture and Religion: Ellie Goble
Culture and Religion: Noah Shepherd
Gender and Sexuality: Brynn Larson
Gender and Sexuality: Folabomi Longe
Disability: Eva Hemenway
Disability: OPEN
Appointed Positions
LDA Representative: To Be Appointed
ISAA Student Representative: To Be Appointed
Wellness Representative: To Be Appointed
Sustainability Representative: To Be Appointed
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Representative: To Be Appointed
Council for Faith and Life Representative: To Be Appointed
IGC Representative: Noah Jorgensen
SAC Representative: Ava Troff
Hall Representatives
Brandt Hall Representative: OPEN
Ylvisaker Hall Representative: OPEN
Farwell Hall Representative: OPEN
Miller Hall Representative: OPEN
Dieseth Hall Representative: OPEN
Larsen Hall Representative: OPEN
College Apartments, Prairie Houses, and Commuter Representative: Hannah Batterson
Baker Village Representative: Yves Muhire
This powerful document includes the rules by which Student Senate operates, groups represented on Senate through designated representative, what their duties are to the student body, and more information detailing the nuts and bolts of Senate. Check this out if you’re interested in learning how our organization is composed and discover the extent of our influence on life at Luther.
Luther College Student Senate Constitution (2026)
I am a Luther Norse.
I am a citizen of the world.
I am inclusive and compassionate to all.
We value and recognize all faiths.
We are a diverse Community.
I engage in learning beyond my interests
I display integrity through my actions.
We hold ourselves and each other accountable.
We project Leadership.
I am determined to make the world sustainable.
I possess an open mind.
We show reverence for individuals.
We demonstrate Respect.
We are learning to be well rounded people.
We are becoming more.
We Are Luther.
—Adopted by Student Senate, Spring 2018
Funding requests have been divided into three different categories: (1) Funding for Organizational Continuity, (2) Funding for On-Campus Events and Activities, and (3) Funding for Conferences and Other Off-Campus Activities. Our first priority when looking at requests will be those requests that allow student organizations to operate. A close second priority is helping organizations provide events and activities to the Luther community. Third, will be allowing organizations attend conferences and other off-campus events that further their goals and mission.
When applying for funding, we ask that organizations consider the mission and values of Luther College. Please also ensure that requests are appropriate and will not violate any rules or expectations set by the college.
The Finance Committee would especially like to call your attention to the criteria by which we are evaluating proposals so organizations can keep this in mind when they are working on their applications. Here is a link to the criteria. Finally, the online application is available. All applications must be received by Wednesday, Oct 4th midnight. Once the application’s submissions are done, leaders will be invited for a mandatory interview. After the Finance Committee review all the applications, organization leaders will receive an email decision informing them the amount of allocated funds.
Student Activities
Erik Matth
Associate Director of Student Activities
Dahl Centennial Union 104
Phone: 563-387-1567