Commencement Records

Commencement Records, 1885-2021 | Luther College Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: Commencement Records, 1885-2021

ID: LCA/RG11/Series 4

Primary Creator: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa)

Extent: 2.6 Linear Feet. More info below.

Subjects: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Special Events

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

A collection of materials related to Commencement activities and events, including Senior Recognition Day, President's Music Showcase, President's Theatre/Dance Showcase, Nurse Pinning Ceremony, Baccalaureate Vespers service, and commencement programs, and commencement addresses.

Biographical Note

Located in the small northeast Iowa town of Decorah, Luther College is an undergraduate liberal arts institution of about 2,500 students. The college is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Founded in 1861 by Norwegian immigrants, Luther offers more than 60 majors and preprofessional and certificate programs leading to the bachelor of arts degree. Its mission statement emphasizes faith, leadership, and community service. Luther College provides equal opportunity for all qualified persons in its educational programs and activities.

Subject/Index Terms

Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Special Events

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 10 Boxes

Processing Information: Reprocessed by HRJ in March 2021.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Programs, 1885-1939],
[Box 2: Programs, 1940-1964],
[Box 3: Programs, 1965-1969],
[Box 4: Programs, 1970-1982],
[Box 5: Programs, 1983-1989],
[Box 6: Programs, 1990-1994],
[Box 7: Programs, 1995-2007],
[Box 8: Programs, 2008-2016],
[Box 9: President's Concert, 1984-1986],
[Box 10: Commencement Records, 2021],
[All]

Box 8: Programs, 2008-2016

Folder 1: Programs, 2008: Baccalaureate, Commencement, Nurse Pinning, Senior Recognition
Folder 2: Graduation Address - Sean Astin, 2008
Folder 3: Programs, 2009: Baccalaureate, Nurse Pinning, Senior Recognition/Research Symposium
Folder 4: Programs, 2010: Commencement, Senior Athletes, Music Showcase, Senior Recognition, Baccalaureate
Folder 5: Programs, 2011: Baccalaureate, Commencement, Nurse Pinning, Schedule, Senior Recognition
Folder 6: Programs, 2012: Baccalaureate, Commencement, Music Showcase, Nurse Pinning, Senior Recognition
Folder 7: Programs, 2013: Baccalaureate Vespers
Folder 8: Arne Sorenson's Commencement Speech, 2013
Folder 9: Programs, 2014: Baccalaureate, Commencement, Nurse Pinning, Senior Recognition
Folder 10: President's Commencement and Baccalaureate Greetings, 24-25 May 2014
Folder 11: Tom Harkin's Commencement Remarks, 25 May 2014
Folder 12: Programs, 2015: Baccalaureate, Commencement, Nurse Pinning, Senior Recognition
Folder 13: Michael Danforth's Commencement Speech, 2015
Folder 14: Programs, 2016: Nurse Pinning, Senior Recognition