Announcements

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.

In this devotion, Karoline Lewis ’94 M.Div., Professor and Marbury E. Anderson Chair of Biblical Preaching, reminds us that the Lord hears our cries—all of them. Read today’s God Pause.

Check out this week’s blog post from Dean of the Chapel Steve Thomason—Holy Week and the Hope of Easter.

The Luther Seminary Safety Committee will be conducting a community-wide tornado drill on Wednesday, April 1, at 1:00 p.m. The goal of this drill is to ensure all students, faculty, and staff are familiar with our emergency procedures and shelter locations. Please take a moment to review the instructions below so you are prepared when the alert sounds.
How the drill works:

• The Alert. At 1 p.m., a notification will be sent via the Luther Text Alert System.
• Action. When you receive the alert, stop what you are doing and move immediately to your designated shelter area.

Where to go:

• If you are in Gullixson Hall or Bockman Hall, go to the tunnel connecting the two buildings.
• Olson Campus Center (OCC) – go to the lowest floor of the building.
• Other buildings/outdoors – go to the nearest basement or an interior room on the lowest floor, away from windows.

Important Safety Reminders:

• Avoid Windows. Stay away from glass doors, windows, and outside walls.
• Assist Others. Help guide guests or colleagues who may be unfamiliar with the building layout.
• Stay put. Remain in the shelter area until a “clear” notification is sent via the text alert system.

Not signed up for alerts? If you haven’t yet registered your mobile number to receive emergency notifications, sign up for our text alert system today to ensure you receive the drill notification and future urgent weather updates.

Join the Community Fellows with Kathryn Schifferdecker and Jonathan Paradise for an educational event about the Seder dinner: a structured, ritual-filled Jewish feast held on the first one or two nights of Passover. It commemorates the Exodus—the liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery—through storytelling, songs, prayers, and specific symbolic foods, such as matzah and bitter herbs, following a 15-step tradition. There will be traditional seder dishes, readings from the Haggadah, and a seder plate displayed by our chef Sam Lauerer to show also his family’s traditions! The dinner will be on April 16, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the OCC Dining Room. Please sign up through links on the Community Fellows social media page or using this online form.

If you haven’t placed your order for commencement regalia, the deadline is fast approaching. Each order is custom made and takes time to create and ship. The order link was sent out via email at the beginning of February to all graduates. If you no longer have that link, contact Registrar@luthersem.edu.