Announcements

Join us for a fun-filled evening of games, food, and community on Friday, May 15, 5–8 p.m. We’ll gather on the green area in front of Bockman Hall for an exciting time of friendly competition and connection. Activities include: 3-on-3 soccer matches, volleyball games, badminton. And enjoy grilled food, snacks, and drinks, all generously provided by the Student Council. Bring your energy, friends, and game spirit! Whether you’re playing or cheering, there’s something for everyone!

Mark your calendar for our annual Graduate Recognition BBQ Party. Join us Thursday, May 14, 4-6 p.m. on the OCC Patio (weather permitting) to celebrate the end of the school year and our 2026 grads with good food (gluten free and vegan available), good drinks, ice cream, and great company!

Students, staff, and faculty—We would love your help to freshen up the campus before our graduates and their families come to celebrate Baccalaureate on 5/30. Here is when you can help clean up campus:
– Wed, May 13, 1-5 p.m. (snacks/drinks)
– Wed, May 27, 1-5 p.m. (snacks/drinks)
Anyone is invited to join us for as long as you have time available. Wear comfortable clothes and help us rake and plant some flowers. Facilities will have rakes and gloves (if you can bring some from home, that’s great too). Meet on the front lawn of Bockman Hall.

The application for next year’s Tanzania travel course (January 16–31, 2027) is available here. The course is limited to 19 students because of transportation and housing capacities of our Tanzanian hosts. Applications and a $225 deposit are due by May 30. Some financial aid is available. For more information and a draft of the itinerary, please contact Kathryn Schifferdecker at kschiffer@luthersem.edu.

The Commencement Planning Team is gearing up to celebrate our incredible graduates, and we would love for you to be part of the celebration. We’re looking for a few more friendly faces to help our 2026 baccalaureate and commencement services run smoothly:

• Baccalaureate—Saturday, May 30. Join us at the Olson Campus Center in the Chapel of the Incarnation. We need three volunteers from 1–3:30 p.m. Then, if you can, stay for the wine and cheese reception immediately following the service!
• Commencement—Sunday, May 31. We’ll be at Central Lutheran Church in downtown Minneapolis. Volunteers report at 1:15 p.m. and will be done around 5 p.m. Help us welcome guests, hand out bulletins, and keep things looking sharp.

The perks: in addition to our eternal gratitude, we’ll keep you fueled with plentiful snacks and give you a front-row seat to the best celebration of the year. Ready to join the team? Sign up online to volunteer. Questions? Email commencement@luthersem.edu.

Treat yourself to some new Luther Seminary swag—sweatshirts, t-shirts, and more. Place your order online with Old Lutheran. Enjoy and wear your Luther pride!