Archives for July 24, 2023

In today’s devotion, Diane Koschmeder ’90 M.Div. starts to think about discernment. Read today’s devotion.

Attention students who use the food shelf!

For the next four weeks, we are trying a new system for the food shelf. We are trying to steward our resources better while still providing supplemental food for our students who need it.

Instead of everyone having a unique order, we are going to order food in bulk and offer you three different bag types: a meat bag, a produce bag, and a grain and other bag. Please use this form to say which bags you would like. A description of what is in each bag is at the top of the question. You can choose one, two, or all three bags. If there is food that you would not use, we invite you to share it with your community to those who may be able to use it. We are also offering milk and eggs every week. There is also a question about other food and grocery items you may need. We may not be able to get those items, but it does help us to know what is needed for future weeks.

We are also asking for folks to volunteer to help organize these bags. Because we are ordering in bulk, there will be more work needed to separate food items and we currently do not have the capacity to do all of that work. It also is an opportunity for you to help keep this necessary service going, even on weeks when we do not have the staffing to do so. We will train you on how to do so when you come to a shift. We know that the time will not work for everyone, but we are asking everyone to do what they can. You are able to let us know when you are free with the last question on the Google form. We will be preparing the food in the community kitchen in the basement of Bockman.

Finally, please bring back both bags and egg cartons that you have used. The eggs are coming in a large container and we need the smaller ones to divide them out to you all.

Timeline:
This week (July 24th- 28th) use the new system!

Please fill out the form by Wednesday, July 26th. This will replace the old system for the next four weeks (week of July 24th, July 31st , and August 7th) Forms are due on Wednesday and food can be picked up Friday of each week.

You will be able to pick up your food bags from the community kitchen in the basement of Bockman. We will email you when the bags are ready to be picked up. Your names will be on the bags.

Here is the link to the new food ordering form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejbUK6QmJVzcC18Ns9JFbbmY_UsdXoko_ofLS48Ud_9P6EJw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Invoices, Expense Reports, and Voucher Request Forms:
Please make sure to send any invoices, expense reports, voucher forms, or requests for reimbursement for items or services you received before June 30, 2023. The deadline for submitting these documents is Wednesday, July 26, 2023. It’s important to include the correct codes and obtain the necessary approvals for your submissions. You can either email them to busoffice@luthersem.edu or drop them off at the Business Office.

Note: If you have received any items or services but haven’t received an invoice from the vendor before the due date, please reach out to Tony Herrera (aherrera001@luthersem.edu) before Friday, July 28, 2023.

Credit Card Statements and Receipts:
Please make sure to send your credit card statements for the month of June along with the receipts that support the transactions to the Business Office by Wednesday, July 26, 2023.

We appreciate your prompt attention and cooperation. Thank you!

We’re taking you out to the ballgame (again)!

We’re going to the Saint Paul Saints game on August 17th at 7:07 p.m.. We have 20 tickets available to students (incoming included!!), staff, and faculty (and family)! Join us and enjoy the game!

We will also carpool, so please indicate your carpool needs/abilities in this form! Those who drive for the carpool will be reimbursed for mileage and parking.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XyU9B3vYamiy8p0w9dCFSj_gPheQvnEtTH-yqwiXOn8/edit#gid=0

Jacob Summerville (’24) will be hosting THREE Dungeons & Dragons one-shots virtually. We invite the Luther community to sign up for sessions, whether you have never played D&D or you are a seasoned player.

**Please you sign-up below. A few things to note:
-make sure you’d have 3-4 hours open to play.
-you will have to create your character before the session. If you want assistance, contact Jacob Summerville (jsummerville001@luthersem.edu).
-PLEASE sign up for just one One-Shot so as many people as possible can play.
Signup:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yV0f1V-GZd_CK7Og6K0WCZILyoUjklyD5h3UanRSDys/edit#gid=0
Session information:
Session 1: Monday, July 24, 6:00pm CST
Session 2: Thursday, August 10, 6:00pm CST
Session 3: Tuesday, August 22nd, 6:00pm CST
Reach out to Community Life or Jacob Summerville (jsummerville001@luthersem.edu) with any questions.