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"I WON'T FORGET": A LUTHER LOVE STORY |
Larry Studt '90 tells the story of his late wife, Rachel (Braaten) Studt '89, and the choral work he commissioned in her memory, “I Won’t Forget.” With music by Zachary L. Moore, it was performed in the Studts’ hometown, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, by the Nordic Choir and the Stand in the Light Memory Choir, on May 23, 2022. |
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KARLA (SYLLING) BLOEM '94 RAISES $220,000 FOR UKRAINIAN CHILDREN, USING THEIR ART |
Bloem, the founder and executive director of the International Owl Center in Houston, Minnesota, has hosted a series of online auctions using artwork submitted by Ukrainian students to the center's annual international children's owl art competition. With all proceeds going to UNICEF to help the children of Ukraine, there are still two online auctions to go! |
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LUTHER'S 2022-23 FULBRIGHT SCHOLARS |
Annika Dome '22 and Soren Gloege '21 have been selected as Fulbright English Teaching Assistants to Germany for the 2022-23 academic year. |
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NORA NYI MYINT ANNOUNCED AS THE 2022 JENSON MEDAL AWARD RECIPIENT |
“I believe I am just one of the many voices in our class that did everything in their power to help make Luther a place where we can feel like we belong, are nurtured, and can grow.” |
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STUDENTS AWARDED KAREN JULESBERG SCHOLARSHIPS |
The scholarship, sponsored by Karen Julesberg '60, benefits first-generation and income-eligible Luther College students involved in the TRIO Achievement Program. |
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GODSON SOWAH '08 RECEIVES 2022 YOUNG ALUMNI AWARD |
“Personally, I was humbled by the recognition. I hope my now fellow alumni were inspired to find their own calling and do something wonderful with it! Such awards are great reminders of the positive impact of our service to others and the community.” |
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JOSHUA VORVICK '97 WINS APRIL 2022 BLUEBIRD GOLDEN PICK CONTEST |
Raised in Oregon, refined in Missouri, and replanted in Iowa, Vorvick shares his craft in various styles, bringing an authentic voice to stories across the spectrum from the biographical and observed, to outright fiction. He won the April contest, sponsored by The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville and Taylor Guitars, with his song "Waitin' on the Rain." |
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NORWAY HOUSE COLLEGE CUP FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE |
Based in Minneapolis, Norway House connects the US and contemporary Norway through arts, business, and culture. As part of their capital campaign, a fundraising challenge has launched among the alumni of Norwegian-American colleges in the Midwest. Gifts or pledges must be submitted before August 1, and must be designated as honoring Luther College. |
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DR. ROBERT CLAY NAMED CHIEF EQUITY & INCLUSION OFFICER |
“It is an honor to be named the CEIO at Luther College. I’m most excited about building upon the rich heritage of Luther College by developing innovative practices, policies, procedures, and programs utilizing best practices through an equity-mindedness lens that will help further the college’s mission."
Dr. Clay will oversee the Center for Intercultural Engagement and Support and will serve as a strategic partner and advisor to students, faculty, and staff on matters related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and community engagement.
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NEW MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF REGENTS |
President Jenifer K. Ward has announced that Alessandro Raniolo '88, Leah Vriesman '88, and Liang Chee Wee will join the Luther College Board of Regents. |
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CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2022! |
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