Luther College releases Spring 2022 Dean’s List

Luther College’s Spring 2022 Dean’s List includes 678 students; 88 first-years, 126 sophomores, 194 juniors and 270 seniors. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale and must complete at least 12 credit hours with 10 hours of conventional grades (A, B, C, D).

United States:

Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

International: 

Canada, Armenia, Australia, Bangladesh, Belarus, Brazil, Chile, China, Democratic Republic of Congo, East Timor, Ecuador, France, Germany, India, Italy, Laos, Liberia, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Northern Ireland, Norway, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Spain, Swaziland, Sweden, Vietnam, Zimbabwe

 

United States

Arizona
Chandler
Abigail Dykstra, sophomore

Tucson
Matias Parada, senior

Arkansas
Little Rock
Ruby Zorn, first-year

California
Encinitas
Mark Prince, first-year

Foster City
Xavier Andrade, sophomore

Rancho Santa Fe
Ben Houri, junior

Sunnyvale
Sophia Kouay, junior

Whittier
Nicholas Viveros, first-year
Andre Viveros, sophomore

Colorado

Arvada
Sam Bundy, junior

Colorado Springs
Tim Mewborn, sophomore

Fort Collins
Carmen Henderson, sophomore
Cassie Magee, junior

Franktown
Thane Larson, sophomore

Loveland
Alena Schuemann, sophomore

Florida
Jacksonville
Nova Withers, senior

Ponte Vedra
Sadie Pichelmann, senior

Royal Palm Beach
Dylan Anderson, junior

Idaho
Boise
Jalen DenHartog, junior

Illinois
Algonquin
Adam Burdzy, senior

Atkinson
Jaime Bizarri, sophomore

Batavia
Fiona Garrity, junior
Cade Hawkins, first-year
Nathan Knautz, senior

Chicago
Amari Craig, junior
Ozzie De Paz, senior

Danvers
Layken McGuire, junior

Dixon
Patrick Powers, senior

Downers Grove
Ian Baker, junior

East Dubuque
Liz Heim, first-year

East Dundee
Brynn Guth, senior

Freeport
Payton Shockey, senior

Galena
Mickey Lorento, senior

Grayslake
Matt Snavely, junior

Hoffman Estates
Brandon Dorans, junior

Libertyville
Alex Dikelsky, senior
Kiley Nolan, sophomore

Moline
Aiden Michna, senior

Naperville
Kaitlyn Andrews, junior

Oak Park
Justin Stewart, senior

Plainfield
Jami Dietz, sophomore

Port Byron
Daniel Benoit, senior

Rapids City
Sammy Ferguson, junior

Rock Island
Ethan Braun, junior
Aislinn Geedey, senior

Rockford
Francis Cichock, sophomore

Rockton
Adrienne Clefisch, senior

Springfield
Elise Ilsley, first-year

Washington
Victoria Graf, junior

Wheaton
Hannah Haworth, first-year

Indiana
South Bend
Kamden Goering, sophomore

Iowa
Alburnett
Nicole Smith, senior
Elise Smith, senior

Alexander
Abby Bates, sophomore

Altoona
Madison Becthold, junior
Gabrielle Sonntag, senior

Ames
Eva Anderson, junior
Peyton Gallt, sophomore
Kaija Rice, first-year
Riley Taylor, senior

Anamosa
Sophie Wilt, senior

Ankeny
Elise Wilson, junior

Archer
Kellen DeKok, first-year

Avoca
Kailey Jones, sophomore

Bettendorf
Tyler DiFiore, senior
Abby Hamborg, sophomore
Sarah Schmidt, first-year

Birmingham
Grace Davidson, junior

Burlington
Thea Good, senior

Calamus
Navia-Ayauna Erbst, senior

Calmar
Madi Ondrashek, senior
Sam Wilson, senior

Camanche
Dylan Determan, senior

Cedar Falls
Anastasia Davidson, sophomore
Sarah Hoehns, senior
Ethan Kober, junior
Katherine Lawson, sophomore
Emily Lehman, senior
Clare Rolinger, senior
Sam Schillinger, senior

Cedar Rapids
Audrey Fashimpaur, senior
Lauren Gray, sophomore
Alyssa Gray, first-year
Max Holt, senior
Madelyn O’Brien, junior
Emma Prostine, junior
Kaylee Waterhouse, junior

Charles City
Rosie Baldus, first-year

Clarksville
Janet Borchardt, junior

Clive
Riley Bartlett, senior

Coralville
Mia Irving, junior
Eric Shaffer, sophomore

Creston
Marie Mullin, first-year

Davenport
Becca Davis, junior
Zeke Wynsma, junior

Decorah
Hailey Abbey, senior
Pat Bockman, sophomore
Erin Dintaman, junior
Braden Elton, junior
Emma Fretheim, junior
Simon Hadley, junior
Willem Hawley-Bourcier, junior
Beau Hawley-Bourcier, junior
Keely Hermanson, first-year
Ava Holland, junior
Lily McGohan, junior
Adam Mertzenich, junior
Elijah Mitchell, junior
Jarod Phillips, senior
Maddie Putnam, junior
Rylea Ranum, senior
Isaac Roberts, junior
Braydon Saltou, junior
Meg Sessions, junior
Amey Shedinger, junior
Lily Smith, junior
Matthew Smith, sophomore
Solomon Thompson, senior
Abs Trewin, senior
Tucker Young, junior
Avery Zheng, junior

Denver
Colin Beck, senior
Mackenzie Milder, sophomore
Luke Prendergast, sophomore
Marissa Stock, junior

Des Moines
Reagan Anania, senior
Greta Carlson, senior
Jackson Geadelmann, senior
Delilah Gray, junior
Jerry Jones, senior
Emma Lin, junior
Will Ode, junior
Sophia Rodriguez, senior
Sofia Sackett, junior
Justin Scott, sophomore

DeWitt
Allison Hasenmiller, senior

Dubuque
Theresa Easley, senior
Katie Gorton, senior
Heather Hostager, senior
Foster Hull, first-year
Jack Kates, junior
Riley O’Donnell, sophomore

Eldora
Mary Brady, sophomore

Elgin
Carson Ward, senior

Elkader
Samuel Nemechek, junior

Ely
Riley Sauser, first-year

Emmetsburg
Gabrielle Janssen, sophomore
Thomas Woodford, senior

Fairfield
Elizabeth Doane, sophomore

Garner
Patrick Carew, junior

Granger
Tom Altier, senior
Emma Forbes, senior

Grimes
Emily Frett, senior

Grinnell
Grace McIlrath, first-year
Danica Nolton, senior

Hudson
Sophie Selenke, junior

Huxley
Karlee Emerson, senior

Independence
Cyrus Butters, senior

Indianola
Maddy Wedmore, senior

Iowa City
Katie Dunn, senior
Emma Gibson, junior
Ethan Goers, senior
Mason Irving, first-year
Quenton Max, senior
Amelia Morrow, senior
Lindsey Parrott, senior
Grace Parrott, junior
Jake Sharafuddin, senior
Julia Weiner, sophomore
Anna Ziniel, senior

Johnston
Jack Fritz, first-year
Logan Fritz, first-year
Peyton McClure, senior
Alex Thompson, senior

Joice
Lily Thompson, senior

Kalona
Adria Ebersole, senior

Kensett
Anna Dietrich, senior

Keokuk
Gerald Glenn, senior

Keosauqua
Tayton Bartholomew, senior

La Motte
Emma Sanders, junior

La Porte City
Madelon Rathe, sophomore

Lansing
Elena Rolfs, junior

Le Mars
Sarah Benton, senior

Lime Springs
Shelby Pisney, junior

Long Grove
Zoe Warm, junior

Manchester
Jacob Wenger, first-year

Maquoketa
Addie Craig, senior

Marion
Will Angstman, senior
Kirsten Loynachan, senior
Alison Merrill, senior
Brianna Young, sophomore

Marshalltown
Shakira Herrera, senior

Mason City
Natalia Cadena, senior
Gaby Castelan, junior
Britta Elsbernd, sophomore
Nathan Elsbernd, senior

Melbourne
Jannie Gowdy, first-year

Monticello
Ryan Manternach, senior

Mount Vernon
Katy Bellamy, senior
Sara De La Rosa, first-year
Kristen Elliott, senior
Danielle Pitts, first-year
Annie Rhomberg, junior
Keaton Wenz, junior
Paige Zaruba, senior

Muscatine
Brylee Christopher, sophomore
Morgan Hogenson, senior

Newton
Preston Sherwood, senior
Laura Wyre, junior

North Liberty
Nicole Fitzpatrick, junior
Hannah Johnson, first-year
Dylan Schmidt, junior
Lauren Siems, sophomore
Hayden Thompson, first-year
Eli Young, first-year

Northwood
Austin Efflandt, sophomore

Osage
Ryan Adams, sophomore

Oskaloosa
Joshua Hartl, senior

Prairie City
Hannah McCarthy, sophomore

Robins
Erica Schulte, sophomore
Abby Spore, junior

Sheffield
Devon Kothenbeutel, senior

Sherrill
Jessica Droessler, junior
Maddie Perreard, senior

Sibley
Isaac Habben, senior

Solon
Kale Altman, senior
Faye Duster, senior
Jill Richards, senior

Spillville
Emmaleigh Ohrt, sophomore

Spirit Lake
Kylie Holdorf, senior

Swisher
Megan Grimm, senior

Urbana
Newelle Dalton, sophomore

Urbandale
Kaitlyn Belger, junior
Maia Bumgardner, first-year
Ben Meyer, senior
Megan Miller, sophomore
Josh Muller, senior
Riley Vander Hart, senior

Washington
Olivia Quinby, senior

Waterloo
Michelle Chin, junior
Maya Winkel, sophomore

Waukee
Silvia Angel, senior
Cole Barrett, junior
Sonja Barrett, senior
Jack Moriarty, sophomore

Waukon
Miann Barr, senior
Leslie Halverson, senior

Waverly
Sarah Olson, sophomore
Ashley Schultz, senior
Amy Webb, junior
Avery Wrage, first-year

Wellman
Marina Beachy, sophomore
Skyler Schneider, sophomore

West Des Moines
Mallory Fynaardt, sophomore
Kelsey Hubble, senior
Danielle Nichols, senior

Winterset
Will Heithoff, junior

Kansas
Olathe
Ian Gonzales, junior

Maine
Surry
Kalista Farmer, senior

Massachusetts
Hudson
Sam Maston, junior

Michigan
Milan
Mark Severtson, sophomore

Minnesota
Albert Lea
Sydney Nelson, senior

Alden
Benjamin Jahnke, senior

Alexandria
Avery Hagstrom, sophomore

Andover
Sam Feine, senior
Stephanie Lewis, junior
Aidan Winter, first-year

Annandale
Reece Wright, first-year

Anoka
Kitri Lindberg, senior

Apple Valley
Hope Gilbertson, senior
Ingrid Gustafson, sophomore
Lillian Haseman, junior
Abby Reis, junior

Austin
Isaac Christopherson, senior
Gideon Perez, senior

Bemidji
Mattie Snyder, junior

Blaine
Claudia Podesta, sophomore

Bloomington
Emma Elbert, junior
Abby Faulk, senior
Ellie Murnan, junior
Philip Royer, senior

Brooklyn Park
Ryan Holt, sophomore

Burnsville
Taylor Bergerson, junior

Byron
Emma Vanbenschoten, junior

Carlton
Mary Osborne, junior

Carver
Peter Edlund, senior


Center City
Lars Heinecke, junior

Chanhassen
Marin Leone, senio
DJ Thompson, junior


Chaska
Ella Marti, first-year
Joshua Wackerfuss, sophomore


Chatfield
Isabelle Berg, junior
Sloan Clemens, sophomore


Clearwater
Sarah Damhof, senior


Cold Spring
Austin Wesenberg, junior


Cottage Grove
Fancy Mua, senior
Dex Wright, first-year


Crystal
Anna Hunke, junior


Dassel
Brynn Olsen, senior
Anders Peterson, junior


Deer River
Madeline Starck, senior

Dennison
Josie Ramler, senior

Duluth
Frost Bowen-Bailey, senior
Erik Radke, sophomore
Olivia Rawlyk, senior
Ava White, sophomore
Clara Wodny, junior

Eagan
Makayla Haddorff, junior
Sam Nelson, junior
Jane Ottesen, junior

Eden Prairie
Anna Barbknecht, first-year
Jillian Kipp, first-year

Edina
Ellie Gardner, junior
Charlie Heinecke, senior
Theo Keller, junior
Eli Leupold, senior

Elk River
Alexander Heidorn, junior

Excelsior
Britt Huss, junior

Fairmont
Ethan Grunewald, junior
Eric Head, senior

Falcon Heights
Sarah Schreiner, senior

Faribault
Donald Scheel, junior
Abigael Stroup, junior

Farmington
Katherine Bellefeuille, junior
Hogan Reuter, first-year
Chayla Velander, junior


Fergus Falls
Berit Skogen, senior
Cami Sternberg, senior

Fridley
Harrison Blum, senior
Peter Heryla, junior

Ham Lake
Greta Stauffacher, junior

Hamel
Cassandra Hultgren, junior

Hastings
Eric Bacon, senior

Henderson
Chastity Swenson, senior

Hokah
Sidney Miller, junior

Inver Grove Heights
Samantha Sabin, junior

Jordan
Sophie Bierlein, junior

Kasota
Marina Sawyer, junior

Kasson
Jared Ellison, senior

Kenyon
Layla Sjolander, senior
Kaitlyn Vold, junior

La Crescent
Hannah Clarkin, senior

Lake City
Hannah LaBonte, first-year

Lakeland
Anthony Hamer, senior

Lakeville
Kinsey Greenlee, senior
Nicole Larson, sophomore
Abigael McCarthy, junior
Cassandra Norton, junior
Abigail Russeth, first-year

Le Sueur
Kylie Dunning, junior
Lane Schwarz, junior

Lewiston
Cj Lee, first-year

Lino Lakes
Brenna Reiland, junior
Charlie Sylvester, senior

Long Lake
Katie Dore, senior

Mankato
Ana Goellner, sophomore
Maya Mukamuri, senior

Mantorville
Kaleb Thiesse, sophomore

Maple Grove
Anna Beaverson, junior
Jessica Dahl, sophomore
Anna Kjeldahl, sophomore
Camryn Nelson, sophomore
Samantha Peterson, sophomore
Anna Stenerson, first-year


Mazeppa
Cole Peters, senior

Mendota Heights
Emilie Gitter, senior

Minneapolis
Norah Austin, sophomore
Rainey Baker, junior
Ingrid Christopherson, senior
Emily Dyrdahl, senior
Britt Fulton, junior
Betsy Gebhard, sophomore
Hailee Gilliand, senior
Olivia Gustafson, first-year
Maggie Haller, junior
Anna Hasper, senior
Molly Jaeger, senior
Owen Johnson, senior
Ian Klein, senior
Andrew Mantini, junior
Grace Meyers, senior
Margaret Mullin, junior
Sophie Nall, senior
Anna Northenscold, senior
Jorgen Olson, sophomore
Penelope Onsrud, junior
Max Pardo, senior
Lainey Patzloff, junior
Natalie Richards, senior
Syd Schreier, senior
Cullen Stamp, senior
Lucy Tschida, sophomore
Kathryn Waller, senior
Ian Wreisner, senior

Minnesota City
Caleb Glodowski, senior

Minnetonka
Jane Bremer, senior
Noah Howe, junior


Mound
Tia Meyer, junior

Nerstrand
Kasandra Keller, junior
Olivia Schmidt, senior

New Ulm
Allie Anderson, sophomore

North Oaks
Lizzie Kauls, senior

North St. Paul
Kirsten Melaas-Swanson, senior

Northfield
Ashley Imdieke, sophomore
Jessi Labenski, senior
Ryan Malecha, first-year
Jack Meehan, senior
Jessica Olson, junior
Kyah Olson Sola, first-year
Chloe Rozga, first-year
Brooke Stanga, senior

Owatonna
Elena Dant, senior
Abbi Schroeder, junior

Park Rapids
Matt Benson, senior

Pine Island
Lauren Monosmith, junior
Katilynn Swanson, senior
Madilyn Wooten, junior

Plato
Leah Crown, senior

Plymouth
Maya Grocholski, junior
Riley Schulte, first-year

Princeton
Hanna Beck, junior
Ellie Palashewski, senior

Randolph
Hailey Roberge, junior

Red Wing
Calvin Harper, senior
Marshall Laidlaw, junior

Robbinsdale
Josie Meyer, junior

Rochester
Sydney Clausen, senior
Ethan Erickson, junior
Elena Freund, junior
Daniel Hunsberger, sophomore
Elizabeth King, senior
Johanna Muenkel, sophomore
Isaiah Nordine, junior
Sela Rist, junior
Alex Smith, senior
Mia Suzuki, sophomore

Rockford
Alayna Eichstadt, junior

Rogers
Jenna Charlson, sophomore
Emily Rubbelke, senior

Rosemount
William Bockenstedt, first-year
Caroline Lambrecht, sophomore
Abbie Ostrum, junior
Nathan Putman, senior

Michaela Weber, junior

Roseville
Alice Feist, junior
Cirdan Klindworth, junior
Nick Rogness, junior
Elijah Wallace, junior

Rushford
Anna Kjos, senior
Noah Woxland, junior

Saint Charles
Anna Decker, junior
Emily Hursh, sophomore

Saint James
Landon Hoppe, senior

Saint Joseph
Nicholas Drew, sophomore

Saint Michael
Josh Kainz, sophomore
Ted Weigle, junior

Saint Paul
Nathan Anderson, senior
Caylee Christian, sophomore
Kira Dobberman, senior
McKenna Gager, sophomore
Emma Goulet, senior
Emily Groppoli, first-year
Kjerstin Halverson, sophomore
Anni Hedges, senior
John Hottinger, junior
Benjamin Hughes, junior
Leo Kloos, first-year
Samuel Liska, junior
Sully Lucy, first-year
Mary McTeague, senior
Kimberlyn Perez-Salazar, senior

Meghan Rice, senior
Leif Saveraid, senior
Emma Syers, senior
Leah Thompson, senior
Elise Trail-Johnson, sophomore
Catherine Vitt, senior
Charlie Weill, junior
Lydia Wilkie, junior
Maya Wosepka, sophomore

Saint Peter
Greta Anderson, senior

Sargeant
Kyal Heydt, senior

Sartell
Benjamin Kiewel, junior
Maren Lee, sophomore
Rachel Schatz, senior

Savage
Greta Brua, senior

Shakopee
Tanner Olsen, senior
Blayre Wisneski, junior

Shoreview
Jolie Deuel, junior
Megan Rasmussen, junior
Ella Sneltjes, senior

Spring Grove
Wyatt Murphy, sophomore
Amelia Solum, junior

Springfield
Eva Mark, junior

Stacy
Kaitlyn Blackburn, junior
Logan Olson, senior

Stewartville
Gloria Nelson, sophomore
Kaylee Smidt, junior

Stillwater
Seth Olson, senior

Utica
Katie Dailey, first-year
Alayna Helgemoe, sophomore

Waconia
Katelyn Siebert, senior

Waterville
Brianna Highum, senior

West Saint Paul
Allison Reding, junior

White Bear Lake
Jack Morrison, first-year

Winona
Stephen Hadaway, senior
Haley Hoffmann, senior
Anna Rem, senior

Woodbury
Charlie Anderson, junior
Grace May, sophomore
Tessa Sand, senior

Worthington
Adam Koller, junior

Zimmerman
Kaylee Turney, junior

Zumbro Falls
Morgan Kane, first-year

Zumbrota
Dalton Ludington, senior

Montana
Kalispell
Jack Desmul, senior

Nebraska
Lincoln
Catherine Wedin, senior

Omaha
Alena Bennett, first-year

Papillion
Payton Lott, senior

Oregon
Irrigon
Mahanaim Robles, sophomore

Portland
Benjamin Bridges, sophomore

Pennsylvania
Lemont
Mara Anderson-Skelly, first-year

Selinsgrove
Asli Lawrence, sophomore

South Carolina
Charleston
Katie Bevers, first-year

Marietta
Erin Villmow, senior

South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Sam Eng, sophomore
Ethan Moore, senior
Benjamin Wentzel, senior
Isaac Woods, senior

Tennessee
Clarksville
Anirudh Chauhan, senior

Texas
College Station
Aimee Hodges, senior

Houston
Alisa Stringer, senior

Utah
Cedar Hills
Wyatt Robinson, senior

Virginia
Arlington
Tamara Ayers, senior

Stafford
Christion Pinkney, senior

Washington
Bainbridge Island
Elena Conklin, sophomore

Bellingham
Leigh Hjelmseth, sophomore
Gracia Powell, sophomore

Lynnwood
Charlotte Appel, first-year

Mount Vernon
Leif Carey-Odden, first-year

Woodinville
Nev Nelson, first-year

Wisconsin
Amery
Jens Bjorge, sophomore
Addison Tollakson, senior

Appleton
Katie Fetting, senior

Bangor
Danika Brasic, sophomore

Cross Plains
Cam Moll, first-year

De Pere
Shayla Cauldwell, sophomore

Deforest
Mathea Diedrich, junior

Dodgeville
Cody Pierce, sophomore

Eau Claire
Ethan Beckermann, first-year
Emma Pichelmann, sophomore
Laurel Studt, senior

Eleva
Kelsey Nyseth, sophomore

Ellsworth
Jolene Schultz, first-year

Ettrick
Izzy Clark, junior

Ferryville
Vin Buchner, first-year
Lanie Buchner, senior

Fort Atkinson
Bella Bamlett, first-year

Hayward
Anya Bacon, sophomore

Hudson
Jacey Echo, senior

Janesville
Alyssa Strampe, first-year

Kendall
Hannah Slater, senior

La Crosse
Anna Gorski, senior
Isaac List, senior
Ava Shively, junior

Lancaster
Madalyn McWilliams, senior

Lodi
Samantha Himegarner, junior

Madison
Jack Bell, first-year
Griffin Glassel, junior
Audrey Kuhn, first-year
Charlotte Ravenscroft, junior
Malachi Rettmann, sophomore

Manitowoc
Rebekah Nteso, senior

Mellen
Sorley Swanstrom-Arnold, first-year

Menomonie
Lexi Hastings, junior
Rachel Heinrich, junior
Carly Witucki, sophomore

Middleton
Iris Ohlrogge, senior

Milwaukee
Anne Sedlacek, junior

Mosinee
Megan Priest, senior

Mukwonago
David Burgad, senior

Nekoosa
Tosha Guldan, junior

New Auburn
Laura Elmquist, senior

New Richmond
Ben Garcia, first-year
James Nysse, senior

Onalaska
Emily Fisher, senior
Matti Sysimaki, first-year

Oregon
Blake Anderson, junior

Osceola
Ryan Rogers, senior

Racine
Christina Dressler, junior
Erin Keller, senior

Rice Lake
Emily Fell, senior


River Falls
Christina Rolf, sophomore
Tobias Snow, sophomore

Seymour
Mercede Heinke, senior
Jacob Vandermoss, senior

Slinger
Katelyn Hosking, first-year

South Range
Mollie Middleton, senior

Sparta
Myah Kenyon, sophomore

Spring Green
Emily Kane, sophomore

Stoughton
Piper Jensen, first-year

Sun Prairie
Madeleine Way, sophomore

Union Grove
McKinley Leinweber, sophomore

Verona
Emmelyn Cullen, junior
Alli Thomley, first-year
Anna Thomley, senior

Viroqua
Evergreen Wildingway, senior

Waterford
Jacob Klingsten, sophomore

Watertown
Sammy Suski, first-year

Waukesha
Grace James, senior

Wausau
Chase Kmosena, sophomore

Wauwatosa
Jimmy Fuhrman, senior

West Bend
Jessi Lambo, junior

Whitehall
Riley Frank, senior
Hannah Stoutner, sophomore

Brazil
Bahia
Luiz Socorro Oliveira, junior
 
Brasilia
Bruna Medeiros Costa, first-year

Sao Paulo
Theo Sasso de Carvalho Costa, first-year

Liberia
Monrovia
Delroy Taylor, junior
 
Montserrado County
Junita Sangare, first-year

Nepal
Lalitpur
Sabina Dahal, sophomore

Pokhara
Suman Chapai, senior
 
Sindhupalchok
Susmita Giri, sophomor

Netherlands
Bergen

Luna Van Tol, first-year

Limburg
Souksakhone Sengsaisouk, junior
 
Maastricht
Rabab Mohamed Nafe, senior

Spain
Barcelona
Laura Miro I Rodrigo, junior
 
Madrid
Marcos Vila Valdivieso, senior

Swaziland
Hhohho Region
Alice Odame, senior
 
Malkerns
Siyabonga Mabuza, senior

Mbabane
Francisco Nsabimana, first-year
 
Nhlangano
Sitsandziwe Simelane, senior

Sweden
Goteborg
Linnea Johnson Nordqvist, sophomore

Vietnam

Can Tho
Quang Lam, senior
 
Ha Tinh
Gia Minh Nguyen, sophomore
 
Hanoi
Do Ngoc Diep Le, first-year
Duc Chu, senior
Kien Huynh, senior
Thu Ta, junior
Thi Bang Linh Do, senior
Loi Mai, junior
Long Khuong, junior
Anh Nguyen, senior
 
Ho Chi Minh City
Tracy Bui, first-year
Bach Dang, sophomore
Duy Nguyen, first-year
Khanh Linh Tran, first-year

Hue City
Nancy Hoang Ngan Le, sophomore
 
Nam Dinh
Michelle Bui, sophomore
 
Nghe an
Tran Luc Vuong, sophomore
  
Vung Tau
Duong Truong, junior
Thuy Duong Truong, first-year

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New members to serve on the Luther College Board of Regents

Luther College President Jenifer K. Ward is announcing that Alessandro Raniolo, Leah Vriesman and Liang Chee Wee will join the Luther College Board of Regents.

“I am pleased and excited to welcome this impressive slate of new Regents to our board,” said Ward. “Their varied life experiences, professional backgrounds, and local, national, and international perspectives will contribute so much to the important work our board does in support of a Luther College that is both grounded in Decorah, Iowa, and global in reach and impact.”

Raniolo, Vriesman and Wee will attend their first Board of Regents meeting in October. The regents serve as trustees and stewards, ensuring that Luther fulfills its mission by providing fiduciary and strategic oversight in collaboration with college constituents.

Alessandro (Sandro) Raniolo ’88

            Sandro Raniolo has over 30 years of international experience working for luxury brands and selective distribution. He is the former president of global commercial real estate for Ralph Lauren. In this role, he was responsible for expanding the brand’s retail and wholesale business globally. Prior to joining Ralph Lauren in 2012, Raniolo held brand and general management positions with L’Oreal, The Estee Lauder Companies and Ermenegildo Zegna.

            Raniolo and his family have lived in multiple countries and territories including Malta, the U.S., Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan and the United Kingdom. One common thread for Raniolo lies in his interest and support of museums and contemporary art.

            “By serving on Luther’s Board of Regents, I hope to deepen my connections to the college and its community and to give back to an institution that has shaped my life so significantly. I hope to bring my international network and business experience for the good of the school,” said Raniolo.

He holds a master’s degree in economics from the College d’Europe and bachelor’s degree in management information systems and economics from Luther College. He speaks English, Italian, Maltese and French.

Raniolo is married to Christine B. Pillsbury. The couple has two children named Marc and Eleanor. He currently lives in Singapore.

Dr. Leah Vriesman ’88

            Beginning in July 2022, Leah Vriesman will realize her promotion to associate dean of academic and faculty affairs at the University of California Los Angeles. Previously, she was a professor and the executive director of Executive Programs in Health Policy and Management at UCLA’s Fielding School of Public Health. An expert in her field, Vriesman teaches about strategic management of health service organizations and international health systems and travels often to give keynotes for audiences on healthcare innovation and transforming healthcare delivery systems.

Vriesman was chosen as the inaugural 2018 National Faculty of the Year from the Association of University Programs in Health Administration. As a 2010-11 U.S. Senior Fulbright grant recipient and German Scholar Exchange award winner, she spent a year in Neu Ulm, Bavaria, Germany teaching international healthcare management and strategic marketing to German physicians studying for their healthcare MBA at the University of Applied Sciences.

For eight years, Vriesman has served on the board of Angel Flight West, a volunteer non-profit pilot organization based at the Santa Monica airport that provides medical transportation in all states west of the Rockies.

“After my husband, Jonathan Wee, and I received the Luther College Distinguished Service Award in 2008 for our early alumni work with the college, I’ve been interested in continuing to give my service once my kids were grown,” said Vriesman. “Representing West Coast alumni and higher education leadership, I look forward to serving as a regent for Luther’s continued growth and success.”

Vriesman received her Ph.D. in medical sociology from UCLA and her MHA and MBA in strategy from the University of Minnesota-Minneapolis. She lives in Hermosa Beach, California, with her husband Jonathan Wee ’88 and kids, Xander Vriesman and Linnea Wee.

Dr. Liang Chee Wee

            Dr. Liang Chee Wee has been an educator for over 35 years. 15 of those years were spent at Luther College teaching and serving as a department head and associate dean. In 2007, he left Luther to become the provost and later assumed the presidency of Northeast Iowa Community College, a position he is retiring from in June 2022. Wee has a passion for establishing partnerships in the interest of creating educational opportunities for all learners, driving economic development for business success and enhancing community vitality for northeast Iowa.

            Wee grew up in a rural village in Singapore and arrived in the U.S. on July 4, 1983, after serving in the Singapore Armed Forces. Now, he is a board member of many groups and organizations including the Community College Alliance for Agricultural Advancement of nine midwestern states, the Sector Partnership Leadership Council of the State of Iowa, MercyOne Dubuque and the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation. He is a member of the Decorah Rotary, Calmar Economic Development and the Post-Secondary Course Audit Committee of the Iowa Department of Education.

“During my time at Luther College, I developed a deeper understanding of vocation and service,” said Wee. “Through my service on the board, I look forward to supporting President Ward’s leadership, the caring work of the faculty and staff and the learning journey of the students.”

Wee holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration with distinction from the University of Arizona and an MBA and a Ph.D. in business administration from the Karl Eller Graduate School of Management at the University of Arizona, Tucson.

Wee lives in Decorah with his wife Jane Ann Whelan who worked at Luther College for 34 years in the academic Dean’s office. His stepson Paul Whelan ’95, daughter-in-law Kristy (Miller) Whelan ’94 and stepson Mark Whelan ’02 all graduated from Luther College.

About Luther College

Luther College is home to about 1,800 undergraduates who explore big questions and take action to benefit people, communities and society. Our academic programs, experiential approach to learning, and welcoming community inspire students to learn actively, live purposefully, and lead courageously for a lifetime of impact. Learn more at luther.edu.

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Luther College student named Rossing Physics Scholar

Luther College student, Minh Nguyen ’24, has been named a Rossing Physics Scholar for the 2021-22 academic year. He will receive the top award amount of $10,000 from the Thomas D. Rossing Fund for Physics Education. Each year, the foundation makes a limited number of scholarships available to exemplary students in physics.

“I was really surprised and happy to win this award. It was the first time I’ve ever won a Physics award, so it feels very special to me,” said Nguyen. 

            Nguyen, from Ha Tinh, Vietnam, is a double major in math and physics. He said his interest in physics stems from his curiosity of the world around him, especially when it pertains to electricity and magnetism. Rather than accept systems or items at face value, Nguyen has innate curiosity, “I always try to understand how a machine works and know its underlying operations. I love physics because of the wide applications it has to our world. Any forms of rules or formulas will have some form of use to mankind, which, for me, is very compelling,” he said.

After graduation, Nguyen plans to go on to graduate school to pursue either engineering or theoretical physics.

Luther College has a long tradition of producing Rossing Physics Scholars. In the last 10 years, 12 scholarships have been awarded to Luther physics students, which speaks to the strength of the program.

“The fact that we continue to be successful in securing these scholarships for our research students is a fact we are proud of,” said Todd Pedlar, professor of physics. “As one can see from the destinations of our students, these scholarships are a good indicator of excellent outcomes as they move on from Luther.”

Take David Pfotenhauer ’15 for example. He received Rossing Physics Scholarships in 2013 and 2014. After earning his master’s and Ph.D. in mechanical engineering and environmental sustainability from the University of Colorado Boulder, he now works for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources as an air pollution and emerging contaminant researcher.

            “Upon receiving the scholarship, I started realizing that my passions were contagious and even appreciated. The incredible honor of the Rossing Scholarship seeded in me a desire to pursue a graduate degree and a career in science and science education. Now, on the other side of a master’s degree and Ph.D., I can honestly say that the scholarship altered the course of my life. I now sit at the beginning of my professional career, motivated and confident to continue the discipline of research, education and science communication,” said Pfotenhauer.

Kevin Honz ’18 received Rossing Physics Scholarships in 2016 and 2017. He is currently in graduate school at Penn State University pursuing a master’s degree. After graduation, he hopes to teach the wonder of physics to future generations.

“Physics ignites my curiosity and humility. Why does the sky turn brilliantly red and orange at sunset? Why do helicopters make a ‘taka-taka-taka’ sound when their blades are continuously spinning? Physics helps me ask and answer these questions in wonder, and a physical answer does not reduce the beauty of our natural and engineered world,” said Honz.

Other recipients of this award in the last 10 years are Jesse Hitz Graff ’16, Caleb Anderson ’17, Zach Martin ’19, Colin Weber ’20, Nicholas Behrens ’21, Aiden Berdahl ’21 and Owen Johnson ’22.

            “The monetary benefit of being a Rossing Physics Scholar is easily quantifiable. What’s less quantifiable is the personal meaning behind the award. Winning the Rossing Scholarship was incredibly affirming, a statement that I was capable of the things my older peers had done, which I aspired to do myself,” said Weber who is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in physics at the University of Minnesota.

The Rossing scholarship is made possible through gifts from Thomas D. Rossing, Luther College class of 1950, who created the scholarship fund through the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Foundation. After graduating from Luther, Rossing earned master’s and doctoral degrees in physics from Iowa State University and served as professor of physics at St. Olaf College and Northern Illinois University. Now retired, he is currently a visiting professor at Stanford University.

About Luther College

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Luther College announces Steven Mark Anderson Scholarship winners

Seven Luther College students have each received a $1,000 Steven Mark Anderson Scholarship for the 2022-23 academic year. Recipients include Jasmine Elliott, Samantha Ferguson, Lilah Gray, Emily Marthaler, Kaylee Martin, Samuel Nemechek and Samantha Reesman.

The Steven Mark Anderson Scholarship was established in 2001 by Lloyd and Kathy Anderson of Ames, Iowa, in memory of their son, Pastor Steven Mark Anderson, who graduated from Luther in 1985. The scholarship benefits first-generation and income-eligible Luther College students involved in the TRIO Achievement Program. TRIO provides customized support and comprehensive programming that fosters students’ academic success, personal development and community engagement. The federally-funded program has been sponsored by Luther for nearly 50 years and serves approximately 165 students annually.

Jasmine Elliott ’24, a sophomore from Evansville, Wisconsin, is majoring in identity studies with dance and psychology minors. Elliott is a member of the Luther College dance program, Norse Against Sexual Assault and the Sunday night worship group (Focus). She is also the vice president of service for the national co-ed service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega. Off campus, Elliott works at ArtHaus in Decorah and is a member of the American Association of University Women. After graduating from Luther, she aspires to facilitate cultural connections, inspire healing, encourage self-responsibility and advocate for universal equity and equality through dance activism.

Samantha “Sammy” Ferguson ’23, a junior from Rapid City, Illinois, is an English major with a management minor. She is a member of Collegiate Chorale and the vice president of the Tau Delta Gamma sorority. Ferguson works on campus as a peer leader for the TRIO Achievement Program and as a tutor for the Barry Writing Center. Off campus, she works as a library aide at the Decorah Public Library. She is CPR and first aid certified and has been invited to Sigma Tau Delta, the honors society for the English department. After graduating from Luther, Ferguson aspires to become a publicist and work for a publishing company that specializes in novels.

Lilah Gray ’24, a sophomore from Des Moines, Iowa, is majoring in elementary education. Gray participates in Luther College Ballroom and Swing club and has performed with the Aurora choir. Currently, Gray is a valued student manager for Oneota Market on campus. After graduating from Luther, Gray plans to become a teacher and eventually attend graduate school.

Emily Marthaler ’24, a sophomore from West Union, Minnesota, is majoring in social work with a minor in art. Marthaler participates in the Luther College Social Work Association and Habitat for Humanity groups. After graduating from Luther, she plans to attend graduate school to obtain a master’s degree in social work specializing in art therapy.

Kaylee Martin ’24, a junior from Romeoville, Illinois, is majoring in social work with a counseling minor. At Luther, she serves as the vice president of the Social Work Association and the newly formed Special Olympics group. Martin is a skills trainer at Opportunity Homes, Inc., Decorah, where she serves people with disabilities. She is certified in mental health first aid and as a medication manager and is a member of the Phi Alpha National Social Work Honor Society. Off campus, Martin volunteers at Helping Services for Youth and Families by being a “Mentor for a Day” and is a member of the National Association of Social Workers. After graduating from Luther, Martin plans to attend graduate school and then become a social worker for youth involved in the foster care system.

Samuel Nemechek ’23, a junior from Elkader, Iowa, is majoring in economics and minoring in philosophy. Nemechek is co-creating a new club on the Luther campus for powerlifting and is a resident assistant in Dieseth Hall. Off campus, he works at Quality Inn and Suites in Decorah. Nemechek is certified in CPR and mental health first aid. After graduating from Luther, he would like to remain in the Decorah area but is also open to exploring the world.

Samantha “Sami” Reesman ’24, a sophomore from Burlington, Wisconsin, is a nursing major. She is a member of the Luther Women’s Swimming and Diving team and works as a lifeguard for the Luther Aquatic Center. She is certified as a water safety instructor and certified in CPR and first aid. After graduating from Luther, Reesman plans to return to Wisconsin and work as an RN.

For questions about the TRIO Achievement Program or to learn more, visit luther.edu/trio or email [email protected]

About Luther College

Luther College is home to about 1,800 undergraduates who explore big questions and take action to benefit people, communities and society. Our academic programs, experiential approach to learning, and welcoming community inspire students to learn actively, live purposefully, and lead courageously for a lifetime of impact. Learn more at luther.edu.

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Luther College students win ASIANetwork 2022 Student Video Challenge

Two Luther College students, Linh Do ’22 and Sloan Clemens ’24, created the winning production for ASIANetwork’s 2022 Student Video Challenge. The video follows a Vietnamese mother telling her child the story of how he was born during pandemic times and her wishes for his future.

            “It’s an honor to have won this award in its first year and pave the way for future applicants,” said Clemens. “The theme of the video is very important to me in the way it expresses the many sufferings and struggles we’ve all had to endure throughout this COVID-19 pandemic.”

ASIANetwork’s video challenge serves as an opportunity for teams of two to four American and Asian undergraduate students to work together to create a video production. This year’s prompt asked students to draw on the challenges and successes of their countries’ responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and create a video presentation to the World Health Organization with recommendations on how to improve the response to possible pandemics in the future. One of the most important aspects of this process is the sharing and collaboration of everyone’s perspectives and experiences, and seeing how it shapes their team’s final submission. The winning entry’s video is promoted on ASIANetwork’s website and was featured at their Annual Conference.

“It’s such an honor for us to win this award, especially as the first winners ever of the competition,” said Do.

            Do and Clemens worked alongside Vietnamese students, Minh Nguyen and Ha Tran.

While working on the project, Nguyen was based in Vietnam, while Tran was based in the United Kingdom.

“I’m quite proud of how these students organized, collaborated, and innovated,” said Thomas C. Johnson, associate professor of communication studies and faculty advisor for the project. “Furthermore, to do so with two students in the United States, one student in the United Kingdom, and one student in Vietnam, is quite remarkable. They produced top-notch work.”

When asked what contributed most to their success, Do remarked that time management was essential, since they had three separate time zones and busy schedules to plan around.

“Personally, I felt really proud of myself to lead a team of amazing colleagues through efficient brainstorming and feedback sessions. Despite having different members being in different locations, our team managed to collaborate very effectively while being able to communicate our ideas creatively and thoroughly,” said Do.

The video is available to view on ASIANetwork’s Youtube page.

About ASIANetwork

            ASIANetwork, a consortium of over 160 North American colleges, strives to strengthen the role of Asian Studies within the framework of liberal arts education to help prepare succeeding generations of undergraduates for a world in which Asian societies play prominent roles in an ever more interdependent world.

About Luther College

Luther College is home to about 1,800 undergraduates who explore big questions and take action to benefit people, communities and society. Our academic programs, experiential approach to learning and welcoming community inspire students to learn actively, live purposefully and lead courageously for a lifetime of impact. Learn more at luther.edu.

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Godson Sowah receives Luther College Young Alumni Award

Luther College has awarded Godson Sowah ’08 the Young Alumni Award for 2022.

            Each year, the Young Alumni Award goes to a Luther graduate who has attained significant personal achievements, demonstrated leadership abilities and provided service to Luther or society. The recipient must have graduated in the last 15 years and exemplify the college’s mission to serve the common good. The announcement was made during the Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 22.

            “Personally, I was humbled by the recognition. I hope my now fellow alumni were inspired to find their own calling and do something wonderful with it!” said Sowah. “Such awards are great reminders of the positive impact of our service to others and the community.”  

After graduating from Luther with a bachelor’s in Accounting and Management Information Systems, Sowah has risen quickly in his field. He currently serves as senior manager in Business Consulting at Ernst & Young, overseeing a team of 60 Minneapolis-based consulting professionals who work to “build a better working world” for their clients.

In the past five years, Sowah has received many honors. The St. Paul Chamber of Commerce named him Young Professional of the Year; Consulting magazine recognized him as a Rising Star of the Profession; the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal named him a Titan of Technology – Community Hero honoree; and twice, once by Governor Dayton and once by Governor Walz, he has been named to the Minnesota State Board of Accountancy.

Sowah has a commitment to addressing the education achievement gap and the employment gap among minorities. After noticing the lack of minorities and women interested in the accounting field, Sowah began engaging with these populations to explore their career opportunities, specifically related to accounting.

            For five years, he has served as president of Avenues for Homeless Youth group. Sowah has also been the president of the Minnesota Chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants for the last six years. 

During her remarks at Commencement, Lisa Small Steinbauer ’88, Alumni Council president, said, “Clearly, Godson has been incredibly successful in his career. He has also thrived in his vocation. By vocation, I refer to the way he is serving on behalf of the common good. This broader understanding of how we invest our lives is at the heart of Luther College’s mission. Godson Sowah has lived out this mission with great distinction.”

“My experiences at Luther were the building blocks on my journey to find my leadership purpose professionally and in the community. As a student, I served on the Board of Regents as a student representative and I worked the night shift with Decorah Opportunity Homes, training young adults with disabilities; today I sit in board rooms advising executives at Fortune 500 companies and coach low-income Black and Latino high school students in North Minneapolis about accounting careers. Perhaps this is the Luther experience showing up in strong bonds between our values and our vocation – that is uniquely Luther and I am proud to be part of this legacy!” said Sowah.

Sowah is a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Information Privacy Technologist and Certified Information System Auditor. He earned his master of business administration degree from Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management.

About Luther College

Luther College is home to about 1,800 undergraduates who explore big questions and take action to benefit people, communities and society. Our academic programs, experiential approach to learning, and welcoming community inspire students to learn actively, live purposefully, and lead courageously for a lifetime of impact. Learn more at luther.edu.

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Luther College’s Nora Nyi Myint announced as the 2022 Jenson Medal Award recipient

Luther College graduating senior Nora Nyi Myint of Yangon, Myanmar (Burma) received the college’s Elizabeth A. and Paul G. Jenson Medal for the class of 2022. The announcement was made during the Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 22.

“I am truly humbled to learn that I won the Jenson Medal,” said Nyi Myint. “I believe I am just one of the many voices in our class that did everything in their power to help make Luther a place where we can feel like we belong, are nurtured and can grow. I worked tirelessly to give back to the Luther community as a form of gratitude for all the opportunities that have been given to me, and my heart soars knowing that some of my work helped and touched the hearts of my classmates.”

Luther’s Elizabeth A. and Paul G. Jenson Medal is presented each year to an outstanding senior, selected by the graduating class, who best demonstrates the ideals of the college through service to students and the college community. Established through an endowment gift from Luther alumni Paul ’48 and Elizabeth (Dybdal) Jenson ’49 of Vassalboro, Maine, the Jenson Medal supports Luther College’s mission of service.

            Nyi Myint served as the lead career peer advisor at the Luther Career Center and lead outreach specialist at the Luther College Counseling Service. She was the president of the Model United Nations Club and Intersectional Feminist Club and she represented Luther as the college ambassador to the Iowa United Nations Association in 2021.

            During her introduction of Nyi Myint at the Commencement ceremony, Ashley Benson, dean of student engagement, said, “Nora regularly served as an outspoken voice within the Luther community, such as when she served as a panelist at the Center for Ethics and Public Engagement’s Pop-up Panel: Tell Me about Myanmar, highlighting how the 2021 military coup in Myanmar impacted four Luther students and their home country. On top of all the hardships that an undergrad student faces, she was serving her country by being a human rights activist as part of Sisters 2 Sisters Myanmar, a civil society organization that raises awareness and alleviates gender-based violence perpetrated by the Myanmar military, and worrying about what it means for her ability to return home. Despite this, Nora is finishing her time at Luther with a cumulative GPA of 3.9 to prove that you can persevere through adversity.”

Nyi Myint rounded out her time at Luther by taking part in the Washington Semester program where she interned as the program assistant at the Public Leadership and Education Network (PLEN), a nonprofit organization that empowers, educates and engages women and marginalized gender groups in the public policy arena. She is a recipient of the 2021 Kuh Family Positively Luther Award and the Lynn Arthur and Mary Frost Steen Fellowship.

“As I reflect on my time at Luther, my heart is full of gratitude for the endless support and inspiration I received from faculty, staff and my peers to pursue my dreams. I was able to share my light with others when they were burned out by the many adversities we face in this world today, and when the time came that I was burned out, plenty of people in the Luther community stepped up to ignite a flame in me that inspired me to do good, move forward and fight on for peace, justice and love. I will always treasure this experience and carry this priceless sense of community with me as I go on to serve the world to the best of my capabilities as a leader,” said Nyi Myint.

            Nyi Myint graduated with degrees in international studies with a peace and dialogue concentration and women and gender studies. In June, she will begin her new role as the program associate for Burma at the International Republican Institute, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that advances freedom and democracy worldwide in Washington, D.C.

“This position means the world to me as someone who wants to help my country, Myanmar, which suffers from political unrest after our democracy has been stripped away from our people due to the military coup in 2021. I am utterly fortunate that I will get to do work perfectly in line with my education and passion.”

About Luther College

Luther College is home to more than 1,800 undergraduates who explore big questions and take action to benefit people, communities and society. Our academic programs, experiential approach to learning and welcoming community inspire students to learn actively, live purposefully and lead courageously for a lifetime of impact. Learn more at luther.edu.

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Dr. Robert Clay named Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer at Luther College

President Jenifer K. Ward has announced the appointment of Dr. Robert E. Clay as chief equity and inclusion officer and assistant to the president for community engagement at Luther College. Beginning in August, Clay will oversee the Center for Intercultural Engagement and Support and will serve as a strategic partner and advisor to students, faculty and staff on matters related to diversity, equity, inclusion and community engagement.

            “Luther College’s work toward a more inclusive and equitable community began well before I arrived, and Dr. Clay will help us build upon the momentum of ongoing initiatives to craft and refine a comprehensive strategy for diversity, equity and inclusive excellence,” said Ward. “As someone who was educated at a residential liberal arts college–Olivet College in Michigan, Dr. Clay values and takes into account our history, and will also challenge us to move beyond immediate interests and present knowledge into a larger world, as our mission calls us to do. This project is at the heart of Clay’s work and he will find willing and eager partners here at Luther.”

            “It is an honor to be named the CEIO at Luther College,” said Clay. “I’m most excited about building upon the rich heritage of Luther College by developing innovative practices, policies, procedures and programs utilizing best practices through an equity-mindedness lens that will help further the college’s mission. I look forward to working collaboratively with faculty, staff and students, as well as alumni and community members, to create an inclusive community on campus and throughout Decorah.”

            Clay comes to Luther from Governors State University in University Park, Illinois, where he has been employed since 2014. Most recently, he served as the executive director of the Center for Student Engagement and Intercultural Programs. In that role, he implemented integrated learning experiences and civic engagement initiatives supporting diverse cultures, including the Male Success Initiative, the annual MLK Day of Service, and a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. While at GSU, Clay also oversaw intercultural education and served on the Campus Inclusion Team and the Retention 2 Graduation Team.

            Prior to his work at GSU, Clay was the director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs at Xavier University in Cincinnati, where he developed the Multicultural Enrollment Management Group to assess and create strategies to enhance recruitment and retention of multicultural students.

            Clay also worked on equity and inclusion initiatives at Slippery Rock University in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, and continues to serve as a nationally sought after consultant and speaker on student success, equity, inclusion, and community engagement.

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Luther College is home to about 1,800 undergraduates who explore big questions and take action to benefit people, communities and society. Our academic programs, experiential approach to learning, and welcoming community inspire students to learn actively, live purposefully, and lead courageously for a lifetime of impact. Learn more at luther.edu.  

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Dorian Summer Music Camps are back at Luther College!

After a two-summer hiatus due to the pandemic, Dorian Summer Music Camps are back at Luther College! Registration is now open for the Middle School Camp (June 12-18, 2022) and the High School Camp (June 19-25, 2022).

            Campers will enjoy a week of music-making; campus living; a variety of classes including, art, theatre, and dance; social activities; and performances. 

            “We are thrilled that Dorian Summer Music Camp is back at Luther this summer,” said Shelly Schaeufele, Dorian dean of students. “Our theme this year is ‘A Big TO-DO in 22.’ These are my favorite two weeks of the summer as a music educator because I get to be back at this place I love. I get to see campers live out their passion while making memories, friendships and music. I get to meet the most amazing people and work with them to run an incredible camp. Throughout the years, Dorian camps and festivals have had a big impact on people’s lives and we are so glad to be back.”

            Each summer, hundreds of student musicians spend a week at Luther College to study, explore and perform music under the mentorship of Luther’s impressive music faculty.

 The daily camp schedule includes ensemble rehearsals for band, choir, and orchestra, instrument-specific workshops, a wide variety of classes, and private lessons, offset by evening talent nights, concerts, sports and social outings. The camp ends with a grand concert in Luther’s Center for Faith and Life. Students live in residence halls on campus and eat their meals at the college cafeteria.

Maya Winkel is a Luther College student who experienced Luther for the first time as a Dorian summer camper. She says that Dorian is where she met her closest friends, discovered her love of music, and the joy of making it. Now, she works as a camp counselor.

“My favorite part of camp for sure was the variety show near the end of the week as well as the other recitals that happened each night; it was so awesome to see the talented people who I got to spend a week with do what they loved to do! Coming back as a counselor, I want to help these campers find the same joy that I found when I came to this camp for the first time when I was 12, and share with them the joy I have for it still. Dorian is an experience that I recommend for all young musicians, it is such a joyful and fun experience and the counselors and conductors are so excited to meet you!” said Winkel.

There is a COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirement in place this year due to the pandemic. For more information and to register, visit luther.edu/music/dorian.

About Luther College Music

Luther is home to one of the largest undergraduate music programs in the nation, with five choirs, three orchestras, two bands and two jazz bands. One-third of all Luther students participate in music, including large ensembles, faculty-coached chamber groups, private lessons and master classes. Nearly 175 music majors study music theory, ear training, history, education, composition, jazz, church music and performance. Learn more at luther.edu/music.

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Luther College students awarded Karen Julesberg Scholarships

Four Luther College students have each received a $1,000 Karen Julesberg Scholarship for the 2022-23 academic year. The recipients are Jocelyn Demiglio, Kalista Farmer, Ana Garcia de Leon and Shelby Pisney.

The Karen Julesberg Scholarship benefits first-generation and income-eligible Luther College students involved in the TRIO Achievement Program. TRIO provides customized support and comprehensive programming that fosters students’ academic success, personal development and community engagement. The federally-funded program has been sponsored by Luther for nearly 50 years and serves approximately 165 students annually.

Karen Julesberg ’90 of Madison, Wisconsin, has sponsored the scholarship since 2012. “When I was considering the many worthwhile opportunities that support Luther students and programs, it took me some time to select one that not only fit my interests but also touched my heart,” said Julesberg. “Once I learned about TRIO with its variety of activities designed to support income-eligible and first-generation students, my choice was easy.”

Jocelyn Demiglio ’24, a sophomore from Zion, Illinois, is double-majoring in global health and chemistry. She serves as president of the Luther College Performing Arts Center Committee, participates in Chemistry Club and is a member of the national service fraternity, Alpha Phi Omega. Demiglio also plays flute and piccolo with the Luther Symphonic Band and performs with the Luther Ringers. She works on campus in the Chemistry Department and off campus at Nisse Preschool in Decorah. Demiglio is participating in an internship this summer in Uganda and she plans to attend grad school for chemistry or public health after graduating.

Kalista Farmer ’23, a junior from Surry, Maine, is an English major with a secondary education minor. She is on the leadership team for the Luther Student Education Association and is a resident assistant. Farmer also sings with Collegiate Choir and has performed with the Luther College Theatre in various roles. She works as a library aide at the Decorah Public Library and at Nisse Preschool in Decorah. After graduating from Luther, Farmer plans to pursue a teaching career, hopefully in middle school English and possibly internationally.

Ana Garcia de Leon ’23, a junior from Santa Maria, California, majors in psychology with minors in management and music. She is a member of the Luther College Psychology Club and plays French horn with the Symphonic Band. In addition to her role as an outreach assistant with the Luther College Counseling Service, Garcia de Leon is certified in mental health first aid and as a sexual assault/crisis intervention counselor for Riverview Center in Decorah. After graduating, she intends to pursue a master’s degree in counseling.

Shelby Pisney ’24, a sophomore from Lime Springs, Iowa, is working towards an elementary education degree with endorsements in reading and special education. Pisney plays guard for Luther College Women’s Basketball and is a member of Alpha Lambda Delta. She recently received the American Rivers Conference All-Academic Team award for winter sports. Shelby works as a teacher’s aide at Carrie Lee Elementary in Decorah. After graduating, she intends to pursue a master’s degree at the University of Iowa.

For questions about the TRIO Achievement Program or to learn more visit luther.edu/trio or email [email protected].

 

About Luther College

Luther College is home to about 1,800 undergraduates who explore big questions and take action to benefit people, communities and society. Our academic programs, experiential approach to learning, and welcoming community inspire students to learn actively, live purposefully, and lead courageously for a lifetime of impact. Learn more at luther.edu.

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