Joe Squire is an M.A. student at Luther Seminary and was recently elected as the chairperson for the seminary’s International Students Association (ISA). Joe grew up in both Sierra Leone and Botswana and is an ecumenical student (Roman Catholic).
Meet Jill Kane, Director of the Sustaining Fund and Alumni Relations
Jill Kane has served on the Seminary Relations team as director of the Sustaining Fund and alumni relations for about a year. We caught up with Jill to learn more about her work with donors, how alumni are staying engaged with Luther, and her path to a career in philanthropy. Where did you grow up […]
ABIDE Summer Book Read
This summer the Luther Seminary ABIDE Summer Book Club read “I Never Thought of It That Way” by Mónica Guzmán. Lauren Mildahl and Cody Sanders shared about the project and how it went.
Meet the New Human Resources Director
Matthew Schutz has served on the Luther Seminary business team as controller for several years and recently became our senior director of finance and human resources. We connected with Matthew to learn more about his interest in finances and how he approaches his work.
Meet the Library Staff
The Luther Seminary library staff works hard and has fun doing it. Here’s a peek into the myriad ways our library colleagues support the seminary’s mission—and a broad invitation to stop by, say hello, and take advantage of the library’s outstanding resources. Who all is on the library staff and what do the different roles […]
Meet the Philanthropic Advisers
The five philanthropic advisors on the Seminary Relations team are a talented, energetic group of professionals deeply engaged with and curious about everything that’s happening at Luther Seminary. We connected recently with them to learn more about what they do and how they approach their work.
Mary Ann Teske Finds Home in the Library
For nearly 36 years, Mary Ann Teske has been a member of the library staff, serving our mission of providing theological education by ensuring the collection is well-maintained, organized, and accessible. As Mary Ann prepares to retire this summer, we asked her a few questions about her work and experiences at Luther Seminary.
Luther Seminary Community Leads and Learns at EcoFaith Summit
April’s EcoFaith Summit in Duluth helped participants engage in learning and conversation around a central issue of our time—the climate crisis—and to listen for God’s call through the cries of the world. A contingent of Luther Seminary students, faculty, and staff participated in and helped lead the summit.
Meet the Community Life Fellows
The Community Life Fellows are six students dedicated to serving the Luther Seminary community by organizing events and programs and supporting student orientation and commencement. Learn more about their work on campus and beyond.
Serving In (and Beyond) RIC Congregations
Many Luther students, especially those preparing for ordination in the ELCA, have expressed interest in or questions about serving in a Reconciling in Christ (RIC) organization. This April, the RIC Advocacy Committee and the Office of Inclusion and Belonging co-sponsored an event to inform and educate interested community members on this topic.