Announcements

Congratulations to our colleagues celebrating work anniversaries in April!

• Crystal Zemlin, 23 years – Business Office

The Operations and Technology Department has planned a severe weather drill for Wednesday, April 1 at 1 p.m. The drill will commence when the city’s planned outdoor warning siren test begins at 1 p.m. This exercise is an important part of our ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and preparedness of our campus community. During the drill, we ask that all individuals follow the designated shelter procedures for their respective locations. Designated shelter areas are:

• Gullixson Hall and Bockman Hall. Tunnels and basement corridors connected by the tunnel between both buildings
• Olson Campus Center. Basement level

When the sirens sound, please proceed promptly and calmly to the appropriate shelter area and remain there until the drill has concluded by the direction of operations staff. We appreciate your cooperation and participation in helping maintain a safe campus environment. If you have any questions, please contact the Operations and Technology Department.

All faculty, staff, and students are invited to join tours of the St. John’s Bible and Abbey Church on Saturday, May 9 with professors Cody Sanders and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Transportation will be provided from Luther Seminary at 8:30 a.m. and will return to campus around 4:15 p.m. Lunch costs are generously being covered by Student Council. You can choose to join just one of the tours. Register and find more details here! Please register soon so we can get an idea of how many people will be attending. Reach out to Cody Sanders (csanders001@luthersem.edu) or Kathryn Schifferdecker (kschiffer@luthersem.edu) with any questions.

Augsburg University’s Campus Ministry invites you to the ninth annual Fosdick Lecture on Preaching. This year’s lecture will be delivered by Alan Storey, a renowned Gospel storyteller and facilitator of personal and political change from South Africa. A former conscientious objector during the apartheid regime, Reverend Storey has dedicated his life to the “experimental practice of the Sermon on the Mount,” working extensively on issues of social justice, human rights, and reconciliation.
Wednesday, April 15, 11:30 a.m. refreshments, 12 p.m. lecture
Hoversten Chapel, Augsburg University, 613 S 22nd Ave, Minneapolis
The event is free and open to the public. Register to receive parking and livestream information. In a time when our communities are seeking words of hope and a call back to justice, Rev. Storey’s insights on the Jesus way of peacemaking are timely and vital. We hope you can join us for this inspiring session.

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.

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.