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Chef Sam and Emily are having their annual Thanksgiving pie and sides preorder pickup here at Luther (outside in the lot) on Wednesday 11/26. This is your chance to share the culinary artistry of Sam and Emily with your families on Thanksgiving. Place an order through the Fruit and Grain bakery website.

This week, the office of International Student and Scholar Affairs (ISSA) and the International Student Association (ISA) join NAFSA-Association of International Educators, the Forum on Education Abroad, and the Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) in celebrating International Education Week. Historically a joint effort of the U.S. Departments of State and Education, International Education Week has for 25 years provided institutions in the US an opportunity to showcase the people, places, and power of global connections among its students, faculty, and staff. The ISA has organized displays of cultural artifacts from across the global in Bockman Hall 116 under the banner “Celebrating Unity in Diversity.” The following countries are represented: Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Sierra Leone, Suriname, Tanzania, and the United States of America. Cultural Artifacts may include traditional clothing, cultural symbols, artwork and crafts, photos and stories, and traditional instruments.

In this devotion, Ramona Bouzard ’80 M.Div., ’13 D.Min., says that, secured by God’s love in Jesus, we bear mature fruit that comes from our knowledge of God. Read today’s God Pause.

In this devotion, Ramona Bouzard ’80 M.Div., ’13 D.Min., invites us to still our anxious minds and listen so we can see and discern the holy work God is accomplishing in us. Read today’s God Pause.

Neighbors, partners, and local stakeholders are invited to attend a community forum hosted by the Saint Anthony Park Community Council (SAPCC) to review the latest concept plans for the Luther Seminary Lower Campus and to discuss key topics like housing, traffic, and environmental stewardship.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Olson Campus Center, 1490 Fulham Street, Saint Paul
The forum will be moderated by Sherman Eagles, co-chair of the SAPCC Luther Campus Task Force. SAPCC thanks Luther Seminary for donating the use of the Olson Campus Center and providing light refreshments and Lifestyle Communities for making representatives available to participate and answer questions. Registration is not required but appreciated—it helps SAPCC plan seating and refreshments.

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to a campus-wide safety training on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, led by a professional safety trainer. The Safety Committee chose this date because it’s the same day as our All Hands Meeting, which means we’ll have most of our community together. The session focuses on the Run, Hide, Fight response model and will include both a presentation and building-specific walk-throughs to help everyone feel more confident about what to do in an emergency. Here’s an outline of the day:

• 9–10 a.m. —Kickoff session with our trainer on Run, Hide, Fight skills.
• 10–11:30 a.m. —Walk-throughs in Gullixson Hall (by floor, for employees who work in that building).
• 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. —All Hands meeting
• 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. —Walk-throughs in Bockman Hall then Olson Campus Center
• 5 p.m. —Zoom session for students (link in email), then a final in-person review and best practices discussion on the third floor of Bockman Hall

We really encourage everyone to join in. These sessions are a great way to learn practical safety skills and help keep our campus community safe. Thank you all for your participation and for making safety a shared priority here at Luther!