Come meet incoming students who live in the Twin Cities area for an in-person New Student Brew on Monday, August 3, 4–5:30 p.m. CT on the Olson Campus Center patio. Current students, staff, and faculty are invited to join us for ice-cream, light snacks, and conversation! Send newstudents@luthersem.edu a quick email to let us know you are coming—but also feel free to just show up!
Announcements
August 2026 Employee Anniversaries
Congratulations to our colleagues celebrating work anniversaries in August!
- Terri Elton, 21 years – Academic Affairs
- Jessi LeClear Vachta, 7 years – Admissions
- Emily Rova-Hegener, 4 years – Contextual Learning
- Mollie Schellinger, 1 year – Admissions
- Trina Smith, 3 years – Institutional Research
- Steve Thomason, 4 years – Faculty, Leadership
Community Lunch: Pathways Grant – September 10 [In-Person]
You are invited to join us for a community lunch on Thursday, September 10 at 12:30 p.m. in the OCC Dining Room. This lunch follows a morning event where faculty will be exploring what we’ve learned through the Pathways II grant about how our students Know, Be, and Do in their formation. We’d love to have the whole Luther community join us afterward to celebrate and connect over a meal. To help us plan for food and seating, please sign up by September 3 on this online form to indicate that you’ll join us for lunch.
God Pause for July 31: Matthew 14
In this devotion, Jil Fiemeyer ’22 M.A., thanks God for faithfully providing throughout our lives, even when we can’t recognize how God is involved. Read today’s God Pause.
HDS Yang Visiting Scholars Program in World Christianity Accepting Applications
Harvard Divinity School invites applications for a one-year, term-limited, paid position for Yang Visiting Scholars in World Christianity for the academic year 2027-2028. Each visiting scholar teaches one course and presents their research in a public lecture, panel discussion, or events during their time at HDS. Yang Visiting Scholars are required to be in full-time residence at Harvard Divinity School while carrying out their proposed research projects and while teaching their course. Learn more and apply online.
God Pause for July 30: Matthew 14
In this devotion, Jil Fiemeyer ’22 M.A., wonders what might be “enough” when Jesus looks at our calendars, our energy, and our abilities. Read today’s God Pause.