Announcements

Students, ready to represent Luther Seminary wherever you go? Whether you’re looking for a cozy hoodie for study sessions or a classic tee for everyday wear, we’ve got you covered. Head over to Old Lutheran to check out the official Luther Seminary collection. The online store is open now through Friday, October 23. Place your order today, and your items will be shipped in November. Treat yourself and show off your Luther pride. Order your gear online.

For an easy way to stay informed about upcoming events, check out the Luther Seminary Community calendar. The calendar shares information about any seminary event open to the entire Luther community, to all students, or to all faculty and/or staff. Examples include chapel, community meals, social events, and important dates like upcoming Residential Focus Sessions. You can add the calendar to your regular Google calendar view and submit events via the community announcements submission process. (Note this calendar is for informational purposes only and does not reserve a room for you—use Coursedog to reserve a space on campus. Contact communic@luthersem.edu with questions.

In this devotion, Heather Hansen, ‘04 M.A., ‘15 M.Div., prays that God would show us how to love our neighbor. Read today’s God Pause.

We gather at 11:00 a.m. CT in the OCC Dining Room for Lunch Church. Come share in a meal and community conversation as we dive more deeply into this week’s text: Joshua 1. Lunch is provided.
Share your prayer requests.

Winter Term registration continues this week, and we are excited to help you prepare for the semester ahead. Winter Term registration opens at 9 a.m. CT on the following dates:

• Tuesday, October 20 – Seniors, Interns, Affiliated Students, ThM, and PhD
• Wednesday, October 21 – Middlers
• Thursday, October 22 – Juniors and Certificate Students

To provide additional support, virtual advising sessions will be available via Zoom from 9-9:45 a.m. CST on each of the dates listed above. During these sessions, members of the Advising Team and Registrar’s Office will be available to answer questions about fall courses, registration requirements, and any technical issues you may encounter while registering. Email Advising@luthersem.edu with course planning questions.

As part of our ongoing commitment to campus safety, Luther Seminary will be conducting a scheduled fire drill affecting the following buildings: Olson Campus Center (OCC), Bockman Hall, Gullixson Hall. The drill will take place on Thursday, October 22 at 1 p.m. When the fire alarm sounds, all students, faculty, staff, and visitors are required to exit the buildings promptly, calmly, and in an orderly manner. Please follow all posted exit signs and instructions from safety personnel. Use only stairwells as elevators are disabled during emergencies. After exiting, proceed to the southernmost point of campus near the Luther Seminary sign on Como Avenue (see map below). If you are exiting from the Olson Campus Center, use the walkway to the west, routed around Bockman Hall, to maintain a safe distance in the event of an emergency affecting that building. This drill is an important opportunity for our community to practice emergency preparedness procedures. Thank you for your cooperation and attentiveness in helping ensure the safety of all members of the Luther Seminary community.
Important Notice for Gullixson Hall Occupants. Due to upgrades to the fire monitoring equipment in Gullixson Hall, no fire alarm will sound in Gullixson Hall during this drill, as activating it would dispatch the fire department. All occupants of Gullixson Hall are asked to evacuate at 1:00 PM and proceed to the designated campus gathering location. The Gullixson Hall fire alarms have been tested and will operate in the event of an actual emergency. This exception applies only to the scheduled drill.