Archives for November 2024

Our sincere gratitude to all the students who participated in this academic year’s first pocket survey. The October 2024 Pocket Survey asked students to reflect on the work of the Admissions Office as it relates to messaging accuracy, recruitment practices, admissions processes, and general feedback and insights. You can find online our summary and the detailed results. If you have any questions or concerns about Pocket Surveys, please contact the Institutional Research Office at research@luthersem.edu. If you have questions about the survey summary, please contact admissions at jleclearvachta002@luthersem.edu. Thank you!

In this devotion, Veronica (Vicky) Daub ’19 M.A. meditates on the depth of love we can have for our neighbor. Read today’s God Pause.

The dropping temperatures seem especially cold to our newest students, who are unaccustomed to Minnesota’s quickly changing seasons. Because most international students arrive from warm weather countries, they have no cold weather clothing to bring with them. 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 small and medium; boots sized 6.5, 7.5, 9, or 10
• Women’s small or XL; boots sized 6.5 or 11

You may bring your donations to the OCC Operations Desk, to Student Affairs in Bockman 249, or leave them in the tub outside the Student Affairs office. No additional clothing is being accepted at this time. Any items not used will be donated locally to those in need. Questions? Contact Ruth Ibrahim, Bockman Head Resident, or Chenar Howard, ISSA Director. Thank you!

In this devotion, Veronica (Vicky) Daub ’19 M.A. reminds us that “those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky.” Read today’s God Pause.

In this devotion, Joyce Tollefson Capp ’91 M.Div. reminds us that Jesus leads us to see those whom others do not see and welcomes people that others overlook. Read today’s God Pause.

Repairs to the area around the west entrance of Olson Campus Center are nearly complete. Finishing touches are being done this week: ceiling woodwork and electrical, removing enclosures from windows, installing flashing on ramp.

For reminders about safety, project impacts, and communication, see my introductory message about the project.

As always, thank you for your support of our operations team and their work,
Rob Verke
Director of Operations
Luther Seminary