Archives for October 23, 2023

Do you play handbells, or have you ever wanted to play handbells? We need 8-10 handbell ringers to do some random ringing with the opening hymn during our Reformation Service on October 25. (Operative word is “random.”) Zero experience required—no music reading necessary—only a willingness to give it a try.  Please let Arlene Flancher know at aflancher001@luthersem.edu. We’ll meet at 10:30 a.m. on October 25 and you’ll learn everything you need to know before playing in worship. I promise!

The dropping temperatures seem especially cold to our newest students unused to Minnesota’s quickly changing seasons. And, since most international students arrive from warm weather countries, they have no cold weather clothing to bring with them.

Thus, International Student and Scholar Affairs (ISSA) is collecting warm winter gear in good, usable condition for our international students. Along with winter coats, most needed are hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, boots, sweaters, and sweatshirts. Adult sizes only, specifically:

• Men’s medium (a few large and XL); boots sized 8-11/11.5
• Women’s medium (a few small and large); boots sized 8 or 10 

You may bring your donations to Student Affairs in Bockman 249, or leave them in the tub outside the office. No additional clothing is being accepted at this time.

Remaining items will be distributed to our seminary community through the seminary Food Shelf. Any items not used will be donated locally to those in need. 

Questions? Contact Alyssa Saleem, Bockman Head Resident, or Chenar Howard, ISSA Director. Thank you!

Please help us to welcome Luther alum Jesse Weiss M.A. to the Seminary Relations team as our new prospect development and campaign manager! He has spent over 15 years working at several Lutheran Outdoor Ministries, most recently serving as executive director of Camp Amnicon. We are delighted to welcome him back to Luther! Please contact Dan Sassenberg at dsassenberg001@luthersem.edu with any questions or reach out to Jesse at jweiss002@luthersem.edu.

The Concord is looking for submissions—we accept pieces that emphasize the diversity and community of Luther’s student body. This can include interest stories about your community, a day in the life, listicles of what you’re loving right now, book reviews, or even what you wish you knew before you applied/started CPE/started your internship. For questions or if you’re interested in helping edit, please email Emelie Clements eclements001@luthersem.edu!

Students, please use this form so Student Council can properly provide the Specific Representatives (International Students, BIPOC, Ecumenical, and LGBTQIA+) their constituents. The only person that will see your name and how you identify is Student Council Secretary, Ashley Teter, who will then pass your name along to the proper representative. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Ashley at ateter001@luthersem.edu.