…that in Minnesota (especially in Minneapolis) and a few other places it’s replaced by the celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day? See Wikipedia for states in the U.S. that celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day or Native American Day instead of Columbus Day. Also see this Luther Library “brief bibliography,” Native American Heritage and Indigenous Religions of North America.
Announcements
Luther Seminary Gear—Order Through October 22
Luther Seminary gear is available to purchase!
- Hoodies (Maroon or Grey) $35
- Crewneck (Maroon or Grey) $33
- T-shirts (Black or Maroon) $25
- Sweatpants (Maroon or Grey) $35
- 1/4 Zip Sweater (Grey) $44-$49
- Ladies Cardigan (Grey) $58-$62
- Vest (Black) $52-$55
- Luther Seminary Welcome Sticker $5
Available to preorder online through Sunday, October 22, on the Old Lutheran website.
The items will be printed and shipped to buyers directly in November.
DL Community Life Survey
DL Students: Community Life want to hear from YOU about your experiences and desires for the community we share. Please fill out this quick, 12-question survey with plenty of room for longer responses! Please get your responses in by October 22 so we can get the party (metaphorically?) started!
The Legacy of Racial Covenants: The Enduring Impact on Twin Cities Area Housing
You are invited to this Free Event on Saturday, November 18 from 3–5 p.m. here at Luther Seminary in the Olson Campus Center. The Community Conversations project will share the status of such covenants, the negative impact they have on communities today, and what’s being done to address these issues.
Hear from the University of Minnesota’s ‘Mapping Prejudice’ and St. Catherine’s ‘Welcoming Dear Neighbor?’ projects to learn what’s happening across the Twin Cities. Please register for this free event on November 18.
Save the Date: Internship Orientation in January 2024
If you plan to begin your internship sometime between February and September next year, and you have not yet taken the Internship Orientation course FE0200, our next session will be January 25, 2024.
In order to be adequately prepared for internship coursework at Luther Seminary, all students are required to participate in FE0200 within one year of starting an internship. This course will be offered asynchronously via Moodle, with a required wrap-up session from 12:30-4:30 pm (Central) on January 25th. Questions? Contact: contextuallearning@luthersem.edu.
Full-Time Custodian Opportunity
We are seeking applicants to fill a full-time custodian position within our Operations Department. The link provides additional details, as well as the process to apply. You are encouraged to pass this along to those that may be interested. This position is open until filled.