Events

To commemorate the Seed Savers Exchange network—and all that it has accomplished since 1975—SSE will host a celebration and in-person conference on August 8-9, 2025, at its Heritage Farm headquarters outside Decorah, Iowa. The event will feature speakers, farm and garden tours, workshops, demonstrations, seed swaps, and live music.Keynote speakers include Alice Waters, Sean Sherman, […]

Join fellow Norse alumni, parents, coaches, and friends for a day of golf! 4-person Best Shot tournament $125 per player / $500 per team Entry fee includes green fees and riding cart, free range balls, team and hole prizes, and lunch (provided during play) Final Reception, Hole Prizes, and Swag Gifts around 4 p.m. Become […]

Well before the industrial period brought us mechanized power lathes, a foot-powered lathe was an important tool for making round and hollow objects such as bowls, cups, plates, furniture, and farm tool parts. These wooden objects ranged from simple and easily replaceable to finely crafted, treasured works of art. Join bowl turner David Susag for […]

Bentwood boxes are made by wetting a strip of wood and then bending it around a form to dry into a curved shape. We will begin with learning the history of the “typical” Scandinavian bentwood box and its different types and uses. You will learn how to select the wood, make a mold, wet the […]

Join us for an in-depth study of Sebjørn Kverndalen, a masterful rosemaler who also excelled in cabinet making and wood carving. This class will explore Kverndalen’s imaginative artistry, inspired by neoclassical flower garlands, chinoiserie, draperies and medallions, wing-shaped rococo ornaments, portraits, angels, and landscapes. Known for incorporating birds, especially peacocks, his paintings are characterized by […]

Outdoor Music Festival on Ludwig Stage in Riverside Park featuring Rock, Metal, Country, Blues

Luther College Women’s Soccer vs Bethany Lutheran College

Luther College Women’s Wrestling vs Schedule Coming Soon

Learn to knit a mug cozy in the round using two colors of yarn! Made to slide on your favorite cup, hot or cold. Knit in stranded colorwork or make simple alternating stripes using double pointed knitting needles. This is an online class hosted on Zoom.  Kate Running has been knitting for over 20 years […]

Exploring the traditions of Telemark and Hallingdal rosemaling, this class will cover painting, history, and culture. The early Norwegian rosemalers were influenced by the work of the Guild artists’ painting. They observed the work of these trained artists in public buildings, particularly churches, where the ancient acanthus motif was painted with Baroque and Rococo influence. […]

Luther College Women’s Soccer vs University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Luther College Men’s Soccer vs Augsburg University

Dr. Maren Johnson, Luther College’s Associate Professor of Nordic Studies and Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies Director, facilitates a monthly bokprat, discussing Scandinavian authors and Scandinavian life. Join us in September for a discussion of I Talk About It All the Time by Camara Lundestad Joof.  In this biting, lyrical memoir, Camara Lundestad Joof, born in Bodø to […]

Luther College Football vs Millikin UniversityStreaming Video: <a href="https://team1sports.com/luthernorse/” target=”_blank” title=”https://team1sports.com/luthernorse/“>https://team1sports.com/luthernorse/

The Music Department faculty will perform a recital in the Center for Faith and Life. The recital will begin at 4:00 p.m. Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel