LUTHERLAG PROGRAMLutherlag is a multigenerational gathering of people interested in lifelong learning. Designed to give alumni and friends of Luther access to the top-notch facilities, faculty, and qualities that make up the college, it’s a won-derful way to reconnect with Luther and introduce children to the college. Most attendees have a Luther connection of some kind, although that’s not always the case. Everyone is welcome. Luther College celebrates its sesquicentennial in 2011, the 24th year for Lutherlag.The program gives individuals the freedom to explore their interests and provides opportunities for families to spend time together for a truly mean-ingful vacation and educational experience. Adults and teens may choose from a variety of course offerings taught by Luther faculty, staff, alumni, and others.In addition, a variety of off-campus excursions—including a theatre pro-duction in Lanesboro, canoeing and tubing trips on the Upper Iowa River, and a family picnic featuring the music of Decorah’s own Foot-Notes—are included in the itinerary.Teens (ages 12 and up) are eligible to participate fully in the adult cours-es—and participate in the “Teen Track,” which includes a variety of daily recreational options: from taking on the challenge of the high-adventure ropes course at Eagle Bluff with skilled leaders and climbing Luther’s own high ropes course and 30–foot climbing wall in the Regents Center, to tubing on the Upper Iowa River, pontoon boating on the Mississippi River, and an overnight camping trip near Yellow River Forest. Teens are given a high degree of flexibility in scheduling their days so that they can tailor their Lutherlag experience to meet their interests and needs. The Discov-ery Camp staff leads the teen programming, providing opportunities for interesting outdoor activities and environmental education.Children (ages 5 to 11) have entertaining and educational programming. Their days are filled with field trips to local parks and historic sites, campus exploration and recreation, music, art, storytelling, games, swimming at

Decorah’s marvelous municipal pool each afternoon, and much more. As-sisting with the art programming each day will be Lea Donhowe Lovelace ’97, director of the Little Masters Art Studio and co-director of Decorah’s Arthaus. The art classes are designed for specific ages and abilities of chil-dren, empowering them to succeed in their creative process at all levels. Children are divided into age-appropriate groups, which are led by certified teachers and college-age assistants. Normally, there are three groups with 10 to 12 children in each group. The 10- and 11-year-old group will also be invited to Eagle Bluff’s high-ropes course for a day and will have the op-portunity to climb the Legends Center rock wall.The children will also take a tour of the Decorah Trout Hatchery at Siew-ers Spring with one of the fish hatchery biologists and spend time learn-ing about the raptors of Northeast Iowa and Southeast Minnesota with well-known naturalist Robert Anderson. Anderson, founder of the Raptor Resource Project in Decorah, is responsible for the popular Decorah eagle cam on the web. Anderson, Dave Kester, and several other Decorah area residents were featured in the 2007 documentary Raptor Force co-produced by the PBS program Nature and by National Geographic. Anderson’s work was also featured in the 2008 Nature documentary, American Eagle. The children will view the film Raptor Force, and other videos produced about the Decorah eagles and other area raptors and have the opportunity to talk with Anderson and ask him questions about the birds. They’ll also visit Karla (Sylling) Bloem ’94, director of the Houston (Minn.) Nature Center and meet her feathered friend, Alice, a permanently injured great horned owl. The close relationship between Bloem and Alice led to an in-depth vocal study on great horned owls, an annual International Festival of Owls, and plans for a North American Owl Center in Houston. In 2005, Bloem testified before the Minnesota House and Senate environment commit-tees to gain protection for great horned owls. In 2007, she presented her research at the World Owl Conference in the Netherlands; in 2008 she won a Bush Leadership Fellowship for her work.

The Scheerer family lives in Chesterton, Indiana, and at-tended Lutherlag in 2007, 2008, and 2010. Tim is a business operations analyst with IBM. Wendy is a stay-at-home mom who spends January through April as a tax professional. Adam (16) is a junior at Chesterton High School and Nate (12) is in middle school. They are members of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Chesterton.

LUTHERLAG 2011—“RELAX, YOU’RE WITH FAMILY”Lutherlag – It may seem hard to believe that this is the vacation for our family, but without a doubt it is. I remember getting the Luther Alumni Magazine announcing Lutherlag and thinking “That seems kind of intriguing.” But I could never sell that idea to my family. I also remember the first time we finally seriously considered going to Lutherlag…and answering all the questions: “Yep, we’ll be sleeping in a college residence hall.” “Yep, we’ll have all of our meals in ‘the Caf.’” “Yep, we’ll take classes….” And we’ll try things we have never done before, or discuss topics that we feel passionately about, or learn about something we always wondered about. And the kids will be off doing “kid-stuff,” like climbing Luther’s rock wall, taking on the challenges of the high ropes course, creating art, or swimming every afternoon!

Suddenly this idea seemed really, really intriguing to everyone. So we finally “took the leap” and went to Decorah in the summer of 2007—and had a fantastic time! It was an incredibly relaxing, stimulat-ing, and rewarding week. Tim got a chance to talk politics and write a little bit. I got a chance to see just how challenging pottery can be and discussed Harry Potter movies. Our boys, Adam and Nate, simply had a blast. Adam was a part of the teen track and enjoyed his independence and spending time with new friends—friends he still keeps in touch with. Nate also made new friends and loved his afternoons at Decorah’s fabulous swimming pool. We all were able to do what made us happy, and then we would get together in the evening and share what we had done. (Hey, this is just about perfect!) We finished our week off with some canoeing and kayaking together on the Upper Iowa River and a group closing breakfast in Peace Dining Room, and made our way back to Indiana—refreshed! What a great vacation! Now, every year, just after Christmas, one of our boys will ask, “Are we going back to Lutherlag again?”

What really happens at Lutherlag? Everyone gets an opportunity to have their best week. You can relax, meet some of the nicest people in the world, try something that you never dreamed you’d be able to do, challenge yourself to think in a new way, all in the idyllic setting of the Luther campus. So we invite you to “take the leap” and join us in July at Lutherlag. To old friends: We are really looking forward to seeing you all again and spending more time together. To all the newcomers: We can’t wait to meet you and have you join our Lutherlag family!

See you in Decorah!

Wendy (McComb) ’84, Tim, Adam and Nate Scheerer

Child care will be provided on campus for children ages four and younger during the class periods from 8:15 a.m. until noon and again from 1:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. The children are involved in age-appropriate activi-ties throughout their time in care, focusing on all areas of development. Each day, weather permitting, will also include outside movement time in a space attached to the care center. Snacks will be included throughout the day and a nap/rest period will be necessary for each child. The children will be in the care of Katherine Whitsitt and Chantel Olufsen ’07. Both are experienced educators and mothers of young children, with years of experience working with youngsters.

WELLNESS AT LUTHERLAG 2011Wellness is a relatively recent concept in our culture. Many people think of health as being the absence of disease, but wellness transcends this concept of health to encompass several dimensions. The five basic areas of wellness are emotional, intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual. Lutherlag is an environment that promotes all of the dimensions of wellness.This year we would like to infuse the wellness concept into the Lutherlag curriculum by offering programs such as morning exercise and biking, in addition to opening the Legends Fitness for Life Center and the Decorah Municipal Pool to Lutherlagers each day. We encourage you to try some-thing new that may incorporate one of the other wellness dimensions. Par-ticipants are encouraged to make a personal commitment to wellness at Lutherlag this year and every year.Greg Lonning ’83, director of the Nena Amundson Lifetime Wellness Pro-gram at Luther, will be available throughout the week as a resource for all participants.

LUTHERLAG COURSE OFFERINGS

Through Your EyesSharon (Zumdahl) Asp ’70, artist and retired art teacher; Douglas Eckheart, professor emeritus of art; Derrik Gagliardi ’91, artist

Remember using the Prang watercolors in elementary school? Join us in playing with them again and interpreting Luther’s Oneota Valley through your eyes. You will be creatively guided by a team of three artists. Sharon Asp ’70 is joined by her Luther professor, Doug Eckheart, and their student, Derrik Gagliardi ’91. Through examples of their work, photos, dialogue, and demonstrations, you will see how each of the three artists interprets the valley in very different and personal ways. Everyone experiences and sees the valley in their own way, and they will guide you in composing your vi-sion and developing your mark. Using Prang watercolors and a fine marker, you will create your interpretation of the valley in an 8x10 format ready for framing. No previous art experience necessary so nothing to fear. Those who have taken “Grown-ups with Crayons” will have open studio time if you wish to create another Georgia O’Keeffe inspiration. Bring your pastels from previous classes; photos and paper will be available. Artists will be there to guide you. Limited enrollment; a four-part course; $25 materials fee.

Mapping Northeast IowaColin Betts ’93, associate professor of anthropology

Maps represent a fascinating source of information about our world. Not only do they tell us something about changes in the natural and cultural

landscape, but also about the perspectives of the people who made them. We’ll examine a series of maps ranging from the earliest known maps in the 1600s until formal settlement in the 1850s to get a picture of landscape changes in northeast Iowa, the people inhabiting it, and the mapmakers themselves. The primary focus will be on identifying differences in how Europeans and Native Americans perceived the area, the way in which the interactions between these two groups are encoded in these documents, and the challenges inherent in using this source of information. A four-part course.

Local Foods TourStephanie Conant ’10, Northeast Iowa Food and Fitness Initiative, Farm to School intern, AmeriCorps; Jon Jensen ’89, associate professor of philosophy and environmental studies

How we grow our food is a large part of understanding how we treat the land. Join us as we explore the vibrant community of small, local producers in northeast Iowa. This program provides participants the opportunity to meet the faces and places behind the local food in our region. The group will spend time on local farms that supply our local economy with every-thing from breakfast bacon to salad-bar broccoli. We will also tour the lo-cal Toppling Goliath Brewing Company. Get ready for a three-day feast of fun and food as you learn from the people and land of northeast Iowa how you really are what you eat! Garden, cook, and eat!

Introduction to Pottery: The Life Cycle of ClayDawn Deines-Christensen ’82, liturgical artist, teacher

An introduction to working with clay: reclaiming (recycling), creating (wheel throwing and hand building), firing, and glazing. Work in the air-conditioned Center for the Arts pottery studio and take clay from a “squishy” greenware stage to a finished “rock hard” glazeware piece. Par-ticipants will take home at least one finished piece. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty! Returning pottery-class alumni are invited to bring their pots back from past years for glazing and firing. Limited enrollment; a four-part course. $25 materials fee.

Outdoor CreationsJim Eckblad, professor emeritus of biology; Tom Murray, senior development officer; Chris Wasta, craftsman

Day One: Building a Wood-Strip KayakIn this illustrated session you will learn how you can take a pile of long thin wood strips and turn it into a functional boat hull. That’s exactly what Jim Eckblad did during the summer of 2009. During his 36 years on the Luther faculty, Jim directed a number of research projects on the ecol-ogy of the Mississippi River, involving over 100 Luther students in these studies. He believes it was a natural transition to move from studying what lives in water to building a vessel that moves across the water’s surface. The program will consider kayak design, types of wood kayaks, shop equipment needed to complete the build, making the boat skeleton, laying the strips, and finishing the boat. Jim will also bring several examples of wood kayak paddles he has made. In the meantime, if you come across a big old-guy in a shiny 14-foot wood kayak on the backwaters of the Mississippi near Lansing, Iowa, there’s a good chance it’s Jim.Day Two: Tying Artificial Fly Patterns that Catch Trout and Small-mouth BassJoin Tom Murray, Driftless Area trout bum, for an afternoon course on ty-ing artificial fly patterns that will consistently catch trout and smallmouth

bass. Tom will cover the basics of tying several of his favorite flies that will work with a fly rod or spinning outfit in the streams, rivers, and lakes of northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, southwest Wisconsin, and northwest Illinois. Tom will provide fly-tying materials and tools, and help you create your own artificial fly patterns that could hook you up with a beautiful trout or smallmouth bass during your Lutherlag experience. During the course you will also learn about a few choice spots in the Decorah area where you can cast your newly created flies. All experience levels are welcome.Day Three: Crafting a Split-Bamboo Fly Fishing RodChris Wasta, well-known bamboo fly rod aficionado and maker, will give a brief history of bamboo fly rod construction and use, and a step-by-step demonstration of the processes involved in making a fly rod—from split-ting the cane to wrapping the guides with silk. Chris will attempt to an-swer the question “Why bamboo and hand-made?” in this high-tech, high-speed world. Hands-on participation and casting of bamboo rods will be encouraged during the afternoon.

Life on the MississippiCliff English, professor emeritus of sociology; Sue English ’82

When Mark Twain first viewed the Upper Mississippi region he remarked, “My one regret is that I will not see this area mature.” Well, it has matured and continues to change. This course will focus on the past, present, and future of the region in northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. For three afternoons, participants will immerse themselves in the “river culture” through field trips and interactions with the people who make the banks of America’s great river their home. Limited enrollment; a three-part all-afternoon course; $25 transportation fee. Class will depart earlier each day and return later than other scheduled afternoon courses, due to travel times.

WaterworksJodi Enos-Berlage, associate professor of biology

Water is arguably the most important molecule for life on earth. In this course, we will explore water—water quality, human impacts on water quality, water treatment, and broader environmental/ecosystem issues. Our local area will serve as our laboratory as we take a field trip through the Dry Run Creek Watershed southwest of Decorah, whose waters empty into the Upper Iowa River at Twin Springs. This creek is currently labeled as “impaired” for high bacteria levels, and Luther is collaborating with the Iowa DNR, Iowa State Extension, and local landowners to monitor this watershed. Participants will get a chance to participate in this work, as we collect water samples at various locations and test them for E. coli bacteria and nitrate levels. We will also take a field trip to the Decorah sewage treatment plant. Don’t let the name scare you! It’s truly empowering to understand just what happens to water after you do a load of laundry, take a shower, or flush a toilet. You will exit the course with a new appreciation for what impacts this precious resource. Some class meetings will extend beyond the standard course end time to accommodate field trips and labo-ratory work. A four-part course.

Morning ExerciseAnn Fjelstul, exercise instructor

Start your day off right with a healthy dose of fitness and exercise at Luther’s Regents Center dance studio from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. each morning. Classes are open to adults of all ages and abilities. Class will focus on a different

area each day in order to experiment with a variety of exercise styles—from kickboxing, cardio strength, core stability, and balance and stretching, to circuit training, interval training, and salsa/samba type movement. We will be using stability balls, medicine balls, and possibly some light free weights. Participants should wear tennis shoes, comfortable, loose-fitting clothing, and have a water bottle for during and after class! If you do not already have a regular exercise regimen, this is perhaps the place to start one! You are bound to find something that works for you. Open to all.

Conversations about American PoliticsPaul Gardner, professor of political science

We will draw upon what’s happening politically in America and around the world in the months leading up to July 2011 to discuss these broad topics: foreign policy and America’s role in the world, how the economy is doing here and abroad, growing income inequality and what/whether something should be done about it, and whether American politics is up to the challenges of the 21st century. Join us for freewheeling and fun conver-sations. A four-part course.

Peace and Reconciliation in Northern IrelandBrett Johnson, assistant professor of sociology; Paul Gardner, professor of political science

Fresh from leading a January-term 2011 course to Northern Ireland, profes-sors Johnson and Gardner will explore the question of how communities with a recent history of violence can live together peacefully. We’ll exam-ine the underlying causes of the conflict, common principles of effective peace accords (including analysis of the Good Friday (Belfast) Agreement), common stages of conflict, and the contemporary challenges of peacebuild-ing—building foundations for a stable peace. A four-part course.

Kaboom!Claude Mertzenich, associate professor of chemistry

Explore the fascinating world of fire and explosions with hands-on ex-periments and demonstrations of chemicals and materials that burn and go boom. Studying materials from gunpowder to fireworks to the atomic bomb, participants will be part of the controlled, safe, and exciting prepa-ration, combustion, and detonation of a variety of substances. The under-lying theory and some historical perspective on the various chemical and physical processes involved will be discussed. With more than 20 years of college teaching experience, Claude has also taught a college course on explosives to non-majors since 2008. He is committed to helping others un-derstand that chemists don’t just “blow things up”—rather, they attempt to prepare and control reactive and explosive materials, among other chemi-cals, for specific and, most often, useful purposes, such as engineering, de-molition, entertainment, etc. Within the safe, controlled environment of the laboratory, participants are sure to have a bang-up time. A four-part course; $25 materials fee.

Two Transformative Decades in Luther’s 150 Year HistoryMary Hull Mohr, professor emerita of English; Martin Mohr, professor emeritus of English

The first session will highlight Luther in the 1930s. In the economic stress of these years, Luther was in survival mode. Could the admission of women to Luther help matters, or would this spell disaster? This decade also marks the end of the classical curriculum. Giving up a male-only ethos and a European model of education were very difficult. The second session high-lights the 1960s. Early in this decade Luther adopted the all-college first

year program (the Core). But the decade of the Vietnam War and civil rights activism (including the feminist movement) also saw major changes in student life and curriculum. The third session considers the effects of these two decades on the last 50 years. What are the major threads that run through Luther’s recent history? We welcome your participation as you reflect, if you wish, on your time at Luther. We will provide slides. A three-part course.

Super July Quilt RetreatJean Murray, quiltmaker

Come to our Luther Quilt Retreat. Bring your current project and work as long and hard as you want. We will provide the space, the view, some prizes, and a demonstration or two. Jean will be there each morning to give you technical and artistic support. Bring your machine (in good working order please), your scissors, rotary cutter, thread, fabric, books... whatever you are using for your next masterpiece. If you are a novice and don’t have a project, just contact Jean at (563) 382-8642 or jandtmurray@gmail.com and make arrangements to join in the fun and take home a small top or the first blocks of a large top along with the information to finish the project. The quilt block pictured above is a Civil War-era reproduction piece. It is a sample of what you might be able to do at Lutherlag. Your project could be a two- or three-fabric quilt. The pictured block is two fabrics, but there could be a background fabric, a star fabric, and a third fabric for the con-trasting squares. Your project could be made with any sort of fabric. It could be a low-contrast batik quilt, a high-contrast 1930s reproduction piece…just about anything you want to create! If you have anything in particular you would like demonstrated, please call Jean with the suggestion. Limited enrollment; a four-part, all-morning-long course.

Christianity and Social ChangeGuy Nave, associate professor of religion

From Barack Obama’s historic election in 2008 to the seismic shift in con-gressional power in the 2010 midterm elections, the demand for change has dominated public action and rhetoric. In recent months, this demand has fueled revolts in Tunisia, Algiers, Yemen, and Egypt. In light of the recent prevalence of demand for change, this course will consider what it is that people are wanting when they demand change and what conditions fuel such demands. The course will also consider what (if any) the role and contribution of religion in general, and Christianity in particular, is in promoting and bringing about change. Join us for a lively discussion about what it means to “change the world.” A four-part course.

Nuclear EthicsTodd Pedlar, associate professor of physics

Among the challenges that face us as a society in the coming decades is the need to find alternatives to coal and natural gas to supply our baseline elec-tricity generation. Wind power and solar energy are attractive options, but because of the intermittent nature of the power generated by both of those technologies, neither presents a sound option to supply our constant power needs, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Therefore, at present, the only vi-able alternative is nuclear power generation, which brings with it a host of possible ethical and environmental concerns. In this course we will discuss the basic methods of nuclear power generation and talk about new nuclear reactor designs that alleviate some of the concerns of older reactors. The majority of our time will be spent exploring the range of ethical and en-

vironmental concerns that make the choice to invest heavily in nuclear energy a challenge and doing our best to begin answering the question, “Nevertheless, is it something we ought to pursue?” A four-part course.

NASA’s Space Radiation ResearchArtem Ponomarev, senior research scientist, NASA

NASA is concerned with the astronaut’s health during long interplanetary missions, which have challenges from space environment—particularly, space radiation. The radiation protection program has a long prehistory dating back to the Apollo era. Our work is conducted in the Life Sciences Division of NASA, where physicists, chemists, biologists, doctors, com-puter scientists, and engineers work together to better protect astronauts from space radiation, a different kind of radiation than encountered on the ground. This one-session evening course is an introduction to the problem of radiation protection and focuses on radiation risk for astronauts and its impact spacecraft design. The cutting-edge science of radiation effects on astronauts involves biophysical modeling that sheds light on how extra-terrestrial radiations affects DNA, cells, and ultimately the entire human body. NASA has formulated a new generalized model of chromosomal ab-errations occurring from radiation inside an astronaut’s body. The model will help the studies of human cancer risk both in space and on the ground. This work helps one of our missions at NASA to bring the space technol-ogy “down to Earth” and empower human society with the new biomedical technology.

Luther History WalkKristen Underwood and Upstart Crow Theatreworks

This living history performance event takes you on a guided tour of Luther’s past. Costumed actors stationed throughout campus bring to life many of the people and pivotal moments that have shaped the college since 1861. Meet a few founders at the Pioneer Memorial, relive the aftermath of the 1889 fire from the porch of Campus House, consider being among the first women to graduate from Luther in the ’30s, and more. Gather at Bentdahl Commons 10 minutes before show time, wear comfortable walking shoes, and dress for the weather. Assistance is available if needed; please inquire. The tour will last 50–60 minutes.

Morning Ride: Cycling in Northeast IowaNovian Whitsitt, associate professor of Africana studies and English; Greg Lonning ’83, director of the Nena Amundson Lifetime Wellness Program; Mike Blair, campus pastor

Hit the road with local riders for a daily morning road ride on some of the most beautiful road routes in the Upper Midwest. Chase the peloton and take on the hills of the Bluffton blacktop north of Decorah to the Min-nesota border, or cruise the less-traveled country roads from Ridgeway to Spillville. Enjoy good conversation, coaching, and encouragement from lo-cal riders on the loops and have fun drafting—and pulling—the group. A tuned-up, good-quality road bike and helmet required.

Turning JapaneseSteve Wright ’82, language teacher, Bibai, Hokkaido, Japan

One of the surest ways to know ourselves is by knowing how we are similar to and different from others. Steve has lived in Japan for over 20 years and qualifies as more Japanese than American. All the same, he considers himself more American now than ever before. In this course, we’ll take a look at how America’s lifestyles and society compare with Japan’s. From the

basics of what we do every day (eat, sleep, work, study, spend leisure time) to the deeper parts of what it means to be an individual and a member of society (family, faith, education, personal values), we’ll draw on Steve’s experiences living and raising a family in Japan. We’ll learn a little about kanji, the Chinese characters that are used in the modern Japanese writ-ing system, and look at how language itself makes a difference in how we think and feel; how our surroundings make a real difference in how we lead our lives; how and why a very different part of the world celebrates values very different from our own; and how using the same words does NOT guarantee that we’re talking about the same things. We’ll discuss how U.S. and Japanese impressions today are sometimes more accurate than at other times —and sometimes less. Take this course as a chance to understand how very different the Japanese are from Americans, but more importantly, how these deep differences ultimately point us toward the recognition that we’re not all that different after all. A four-part course.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

MEALSThe meal plan (13 meals and daily snacks) includes meals from supper Sun-day, July 24, through lunch Thursday, July 28, and the Lutherlag closing breakfast Friday, July 29. Supper on Thursday, July 28 is “dinner-on-your-own” so participants can dine at a favorite downtown restaurant, or eat at the Nordic Fest food stands downtown! All meals, except Sunday evening’s Orientation Dinner in Peace Dining Room, Monday night’s picnic, the pizza party on Tuesday evening, Thursday’s “Dinner-on-your-own,” and Friday’s closing breakfast will be served cafeteria-style in college dining facilities.Off-campus participants may purchase individual meals in Dahl Centen-nial Union dining facilities; they may also pay additional fees to attend Sunday’s dinner, Monday’s barbecue picnic, Tuesday’s pizza party, and Fri-day’s closing breakfast.

HOUSINGLutherlag guests may stay in campus housing or make off-campus arrange-ments. Guests staying on campus will be in two-bed (or single rooms if re-quested) air-conditioned rooms with shared bath facilities in Farwell Hall. Requests to share living units with other families can be made on the reg-istration form. We will do our very best to see that families with children are located near other families with children. Pillows, linens, and blankets are provided, but it is a good idea to bring a blanket or two of your own in case of cool weather. Guests not staying for Nordic Fest must check out of rooms by 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 29. Nordic Fest housing is separate from Lutherlag fees and is an additional charge. Nordic Fest housing fees are paid on a per room basis.

FREE-TIME ACTIVITESThursday afternoon is set aside for recreational opportunities. Here are just a few of the possibilities for free-time activities during Lutherlag: tubing or canoeing on the Upper Iowa River, swimming, fishing, biking, hiking, or shopping; playing tennis and golf; or visiting local parks, Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, Decorah’s historic district, Effigy Mounds, Burr Oak, Bluffton, Spillville, or Fort Atkinson. Thursday night is also “dinner-on-your-own,” so you can sample a favorite Decorah restaurant or eat at one of the many Nordic Fest food stands downtown.

FEESThe program registration fee is $320 for adults and $225 for teens, $180 for children ages 5 (by 1/10) to 11, and $150 for children 4 and younger. Program fees should be mailed with the registration form.Room and board fees are $295 for adults and teens, $160 for children ages 5–12, and no charge for children 4 and younger.Nordic Fest housing fees for Friday, July 29, and Saturday, July 30, (if you wish to stay on for the weekend) are $36.00 per night for a single room and $62.00 per night for a double room. (Children may sleep on the floor for free; bring your own bedding).“Pottery,” “Through Your Eyes,” “Kaboom!,” and “Life on the Mississippi” require additional fees for materials or transportation.

REGISTRATIONRegistration deadline for Lutherlag 2011 is June 15, 2011. Complete and return the registration form with a check payable to Luther College for the total registration fees. Room and board fees and Nordic Fest housing fees are due July 15, 2011.For more information, contact:Kirk JohnsonAssociate Director of Alumni RelationsLuther College Alumni Office700 College DriveDecorah, Iowa 52101-1043Phone (563) 387-1861 or (800) 225-8664E-mail address: johnsonk@luther.edu

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