Archives for April 7, 2026

Learn about the many locations and buildings of Luther Seminary and its predecessors in a photo slideshow playing in the OCC lobby and available online. The history of our institution and its buildings is rich and varied. You’ll see that reflected in images of old mansions, a hotel that housed classes for a year, and even a tiny house for a cat that used to be on the lower campus. If you have questions or want to learn more, reach out to Caleb Rollins in the archives at crollins002@luthersem.edu.

Construction and closures to highway 280 will begin April 13. Starting at 5 a.m. on Monday, April 13 and continuing through late August, crews will fully close northbound Hwy 280 from I-94 in Sain Paul to Hwy 36/I-35W to begin construction improvements. Access to Broadway Street will also be closed during this time. The ramps from I-94 to University Avenue will also be closed. Southbound Hwy 280 from I-94 in Saint Paul to Hwy 36/I-35W will close later in April. Hwy 280 is anticipated to reopen in both directions prior to the start of the Minnesota State Fair in late August. Read more on the MN-DoT website.

Wisdom Ways Center for Spirituality is seeking presentations on ecology, environmental justice, and interdependence for their Stronger Together: Community and Resilience in a Changing Climate conference this June 27-28. Submissions are due April 15. Topics include climate grief and resilience, food sovereignty, disability and ecojustice, Indigenous religion and the earth, and more. Panels, workshops, and immersive teaching formats are welcome. Students are encouraged to submit. To submit a proposal or ask questions, contact Danielle Clausnitzer at dclausnitzer@accolamn.org or 651-758-1370.