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The Student Council met on Monday, March 3. Highlights from the meeting include conversations about the successful events of the Spring RFS, reports from student organizations and representatives to various committees and boards, and a discussion about the upcoming sale of the Lower Campus. Some residents of the Lower Campus apartments expressed frustration with the loss of their housing. Dean of Students, Leon Rodrigues, was present to hear student concerns and committed to bringing them to seminary leadership. Dr. Rodrigues wanted students to know that the administration takes their concerns seriously and keeps them in mind when making decisions. Dr. Rodrigues shared that Jack Hendricks, the Residential Representative on the Student Council, will be part of the seminary’s transition committee that addresses the concerns surrounding the sale of Lower Campus. Dr. Rodrigues encouraged students to bring any concerns to him. The Student Council will be running a special election in mid-March to fill three vacant seats on the council: Master of Arts Representative, Graduate Certificate Representative, and (the brand new!) Neurodivergent and Dis/abled Students Representative. Keep an eye out for Community Announcements and emails with more information about nominating yourself or your peers for these seats and voting for them. The next council meeting will be at 12:00 p.m. CT on Monday, April 7, when the three new representatives will be installed. All members of the Luther Seminary community are welcome and encouraged to join. The meeting can be joined via Zoom (link in email). Email studentcouncil@luthersem.edu or your direct representative with any questions or concerns.
—Erik Nelson, Vice President, on behalf of the Student Council

In this devotion, James L. Boyce ’71 M.Div., reminds us that our Lenten journey takes us with Jesus to the cross. Read today’s God Pause.

In this devotion, James L. Boyce ’71 M.Div., notes how by following living examples of faith we are being trained to be citizens of heaven. Read today’s God Pause.

Please join me in congratulating Alison Roberts, philanthropic advisor, on her new role as Director of Individual Giving at the Children’s Cancer Research Fund. Alison’s last day with Luther Seminary will be Friday, March 14. Since joining the Seminary Relations team in December 2019, Alison has demonstrated exceptional dedication and resilience, particularly in navigating the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic during her early days with us. Through her steadfast efforts, she has built the foundation for many meaningful and lasting donor relationships, raising an impressive $3M over the past five years. Additionally, she secured and documented 8 new planned gifts for the seminary—investments that will continue to benefit our mission for decades to come. Alison’s contributions have made a lasting impact, and her work will support the Seminary’s mission for generations. We invite you to join us in expressing our gratitude and wishing Alison all the best as she embarks on her next vocational chapter. Please stop by the Seminary Relations team’s gathering on Wednesday, March 12 from 2:30-4:00 p.m. in BH116 to celebrate her incredible work and to bid her farewell as she transitions to this exciting new role.

You’re invited! All candidates for certificates and degrees, their families, guests, faculty, and staff are welcome to join us in celebrating Luther Seminary graduates during baccalaureate and commencement ceremonies. Both events will be livestreamed and recordings made available.

Baccalaureate Service with Holy Communion
Saturday, May 31, 2024, 2 p.m. Central
Luther Seminary, Chapel of the Incarnation
Olson Campus Center, 1490 Fulham St., St. Paul
Preacher. Lois Malcolm, Olin and Amanda Fjelstad Registad Chair for Systematic Theology
Presider. Steven Thomason, Associate Professor of Spiritual Formation and Dean of the Chapel

Commencement Ceremony
Sunday, June 1 2025, 3 p.m. Central
Central Lutheran Church, 333 S. 12th St., Minneapolis
Faculty Speaker. Mark Tranvik, Professor of Reformation History and Theology
Student Speaker. Vincent Jabbie Momoh, M.A. Candidate