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Riding in mokoro canoes in the Okovango Delta of Northern Botswana, during a week-long safari trip. Photo by Jeannette Osterweil, Colorado College.
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Jul 1, 2009
As of July 1, Luther College is officially a member of the Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM), bringing the consortium’s membership to 14 academically excellent, independent liberal arts colleges.
“We welcome Luther College to the ACM,” said ACM President Christopher Welna, "and working with our colleagues at Luther to achieve a rapid and full integration into consortial activities is a top priority. The ACM community, especially its faculty and campus leadership, already has strong ties with Luther, and we look forward to deepening those connections in the years ahead.”
Luther College, located in Decorah, Iowa, offers its 2,500 undergraduates a rigorous curriculum leading to the bachelor of arts degree in more than 60 majors and pre-professional programs, with the greatest number of graduates majoring in biology, education, and music. Luther’s Phi Beta Kappa chapter and its academic honor societies in 14 disciplines attest the academic excellence of the college. Luther was founded in 1861 and is affiliated with the Lutheran church (ELCA). Read more
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On the Road Again to the Newberry May 27, 2009- Lake Forest professors David George and Benjamin Goluboff enjoyed teaching the ACM Newberry Seminary so much three years ago that they will return in fall 2010.
Bella Figura! Apr 30, 2009- On the ACM Florence Program, Jennifer Halbman discovered that the Italian phrase "bella figura" provided a multitude of insights into Italian culture and everyday life in Florence.
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