Richard Torgerson Presidential Papers, 1980-2013 | Luther College Archives
Collection Overview
Title: Richard Torgerson Presidential Papers, 1980-2013
ID: LCA/RG02/9th President
Primary Creator: Torgerson, Richard L. (1943-2022)
Extent: 16.2 Linear Feet. More info below.
Subjects: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Administration
Languages: English
Abstract
Scope and Contents of the Materials
Collection Historical Note
Richard L. Torgerson was appointed the ninth president of Luther College in 1999, succeeding Jeffrey Baker. He and his wife Judith (Judy) led Luther through two eventful terms.
Torgerson oversaw several changes to the Luther campus, including the additions of Sampon Hoffland Laboratories, the Center for the Arts, Legends Fitness Center, the Aquatic Center, and the Bentdahl Commons. He lead initiatives to increase sustainability on campus, including the installation of the first solar energy field, the wind turbine, reconfiguring green spaces, and being a charter signatory of the American College and University Presidents' Climate Committment in 2007.
Torgerson also led the college through two strategic plans, three signifcant fundraising campaigns (Leadership for a New Century, A Higher Calling, and the Sesquicentennial Fund). He presided over Luther College's celebrated Sesquicentennial in 2011. He was awarded the Norwegian Order of Merit in 2013.
President Torgerson retired in 2013, but maintained and active interest in Luther College. In 2018, he and Judy established the Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies at Luther.
Biographical Note
Richard L. Torgerson was born on July 26, 1943 in Saskatoon, Sasketchewan, Canada. He graduated from Concordia College Moorhead in 1964 with degrees in biology and physical education. He continued his studies at Washington State University, earning a master's degree in entomology and a doctoral degree in entomology and zoology and 1966 and 1969, respectively. Before coming to Luther College, he worked at Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa; Texas Lutheran College, Seguin, Texas; Baker University, Baldwin City, Kansas; Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kansas, and Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minnesota.
Torgerson was appointed the ninth president of Luther College in 1999. His presidency saw numerous upgrades to campus facilities, an increased committment to sustainability, and significant growth of the college endowment. He retired in 2013.
Torgerson married Judith (Judy) A. Carlson in 1964. They had two sons, Brennan and Korey. He passed away on October 30, 2022.
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[Box 1: Reports, Budgets, and Meetings, 1998 - 2003],
[Box 2: Subject Files, 1998 - 2004],
[Box 3: Subject Files, 1997 - 2002],
[Box 4: Subject Files, 1987 - 2003],
[Box 5: Hammond Associates Files, 2000 - 2004],
[Box 6: Subject Files, 1999 - 2002],
[Box 7: Subject Files, 1999 - 2002],
[Box 8: Subject Files, 1994 - 2003],
[Box 9: Subject Files, 1995 - 1997],
[Box 10: Subject Files, 1995 - 2004],
[Box 11: Subject Files, 1999 - 2003],
[Box 12: Valders Building Proposals, 2002 - 2003],
[Box 13: Memorandums and Speeches, 1999 - 2008],
[Box 14: Inauguration Guest Book, 2000],
[Box 15: Meetings and Correspondence, 1999 - 2002],
[Box 16: Subject Files, 1993 - 2005],
[Box 17: Subject Files, 1980 - 2005],
[Box 18: Subject Files, 1990 - 2004],
[Box 19: Nobel Peace Prize Forum Executive Committee, 1990-2011],
[Box 20: Torgerson Farewell, 2013],
[Box 21: Subject Files, 1999 - 2011],
[Box 22: Subject Files, 1993-2012],
[Box 23: Subject Files, 1983-2012],
[Box 24: Subject Files, 1989-2011],
[Box 25: Subject Files, 1983-2012],
[Box 26: Strategic Planning Task Groups, 2000-2001],
[Box 27: Subject Files, 1993-2007],
[Box 28: Subject Files, 1997-2013],
[Box 29: Doctoral Program Research, undated],
[Box 30: Presidential Memorabilia],
[Box 31: Files from Karen Martin-Schramm, 1999-2014],
[All]
- Box 1: Reports, Budgets, and Meetings, 1998 - 2003
- Folder 1: Academic Planning Committee, 20 May 1999 - 8 May 2000
- Folder 2: Association of Lutheran Development Executives: Ethics in Fund Raising, Apr-98
- Folder 3: Board of Regents Meeting, Feb-01
- Folder 4: Board of Regents Meeting, 18 May - 18 November 2001
- Folder 5: Board of Regents Report, May-01
- Folder 6: Board of Regents Report, May-02
- Folder 7: Brandt Renovation Proposal - Performa, Jan-03
- Folder 8: Budget, 1999 - 2000
- Folder 9: Budget, 2000 - 2001
- Folder 10: Budget Prep, 27-Feb-01
- Folder 11: Budget, 2001
- Folder 12: Budget, 2002
- Folder 13: Cabinet Meetings, 2 September - 16 December 2002
- Folder 14: Cabinet Meetings, 27 January - 27 August 2003
- Folder 1: Academic Planning Committee, 20 May 1999 - 8 May 2000
- Box 2: Subject Files, 1998 - 2004
- Folder 1: CFA Floorplan Proposals, Undated
- Folder 2: CFA Floorplan Proposals - OPUS, 2001
- Folder 3: Chapel Talks, 1-Oct-04
- Folder 4: Christmas Party, 1999
- Folder 5: Christmas Party Photographs, Dec-99
- Folder 6: Christmas Party, 2000
- Folder 7: Christmas Party, 2001
- Folder 8: Christmas Party Photographs and Negatives, Dec-01
- Folder 9: Council of Independent Colleges Correspondence, 15 July 1999 - 14 October 2001
- Folder 10: Classification of Instructional Programs, 1996
- Folder 11: Classification of Instructional Programs, 1997
- Folder 12: Collections Committee, 15 May 2000 - 12 July 2001
- Folder 13: College Council, 25-Nov-97
- Folder 14: College Council, 15 January - 5 November 1998
- Folder 15: College Council, 5 January - 29 January 1999
- Folder 16: College Council, 23 February - 11 December 2000
- Folder 17: College Council, 16 January - 11 December 2001
- Folder 18: College Council, 10 January - 11 November 2002
- Folder 19: Commencement, 2000
- Folder 20: Commencement Photographs, 2000
- Folder 21: Commencement, 1999 - 2001
- Folder 22: Community Arts Building, 1999 - 2000
- Folder 1: CFA Floorplan Proposals, Undated
- Box 3: Subject Files, 1997 - 2002
- Folder 1: Community Assembly, 1999 - 2000
- Folder 2: Community Assembly, 2000 - 2001
- Folder 3: Community Assembly, 2001 - 2002
- Folder 4: Condolences, 16 September 1999 - 10 December 2001
- Folder 5: Conference on The Future of Religious Colleges, 6 - 7 October 2000
- Folder 6: Congregational Relations, 1999 - 2000
- Folder 7: Credit and Debt Capacity Analysis, 31-Aug-01
- Folder 8: David Benson and Associates Presentation to Board of Regents, 23-May-97
- Folder 9: Disney Institute, 2000
- Folder 10: Edison Group - Visibility Campaign Communications Plan and Company Brochure, 1997 - 1998
- Folder 1: Community Assembly, 1999 - 2000
- Box 4: Subject Files, 1987 - 2003
- Folder 1: ELCA Correspondence, 15 March - 31 May 2000
- Folder 2: ELCA's Council of College - President's Folder, 2000
- Folder 3: ELCA's Council of College - President's Folder, 2000
- Folder 4: ELCA's Council of College - President's Folder, Feb-01
- Folder 5: ELCA's Council of College - President's Folder, Feb-02
- Folder 6: Enrollment Task Force, 18 - 25 July 1995
- Folder 7: Fall Faculty Days, 1999
- Folder 8: Fall Faculty Days, 2000
- Folder 9: Fall Faculty Days, 2001
- Folder 10: Federal Earmark, 2002 - 2003
- Folder 11: Frank N. Magid Associates - A Study of Factors in College Choice, 1988
- Folder 12: Frank N. Magid Associates - Selected Tables, 1987
- Folder 1: ELCA Correspondence, 15 March - 31 May 2000
- Box 5: Hammond Associates Files, 2000 - 2004
- Folder 1: Endowment Investment Committee Meetings, 15 July - 17 November 2002
- Folder 2: Endowment Investment Committee Meetings, 5 May - 7 July 2003
- Folder 3: Endowment Portfolio Appraisal Report, July 2000 - March 2001
- Folder 4: Endowment Portfolio Appraisal Report, February 2001 - December 2002
- Folder 5: Endowment Portfolio Appraisal Report, February 2003 - August 2003
- Folder 6: Manager Evaluation, 6 - 20 October 2000
- Folder 7: Research Note, Apr-03
- Folder 8: Research Report, 2000
- Folder 9: Research Report, 2002
- Folder 10: Research Report, 2003
- Folder 11: Research Report, 2004
- Folder 1: Endowment Investment Committee Meetings, 15 July - 17 November 2002
- Box 6: Subject Files, 1999 - 2002
- Box 7: Subject Files, 1999 - 2002
- Folder 1: Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, 8 October - 10 December 1999
- Folder 2: Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, 2000
- Folder 3: Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, 2000
- Folder 4: Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, 2001
- Folder 5: Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, 2001
- Folder 6: Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, 2002
- Folder 7: Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities Board Materials, Apr-01
- Folder 8: Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities Board Materials, Sep-01
- Folder 9: Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities Board Materials, Apr-02
- Folder 1: Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, 8 October - 10 December 1999
- Box 8: Subject Files, 1994 - 2003
- Folder 1: Correspondence, 21 - 25 May 1999
- Folder 2: Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities Fall Board Meeting, 2003
- Folder 3: Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities Spring Board Meeting, 2003
- Folder 4: Invitations, 1999 - 2001
- Folder 5: Iowa College Foundation Correspondence, 1999 - 2000
- Folder 6: Iowa College Foundation, 2001
- Folder 7: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System Surveys, 1994
- Folder 8: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System Surveys, 1995
- Folder 9: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System Surveys, 1996
- Folder 10: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System Surveys, 1997
- Folder 11: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System Surveys, 1998
- Folder 12: ISPA Journal, 2000
- Folder 1: Correspondence, 21 - 25 May 1999
- Box 9: Subject Files, 1995 - 1997
- Folder 1: Luther College Assessment Plan, 5-Jun-95
- Folder 2: Enrollment Task Force Book 1, 23-Feb-95
- Folder 3: Enrollment Task Force Book 2, 10-Jul-95
- Folder 4: Enrollment Task Force Book 3, 16-Oct-95
- Folder 5: Lutheran Brotherhood - Lutheran Colleges Collaboration, 8-Jan-97
- Folder 6: Martin Williams Media Plan, 1993 - 1998
- Folder 1: Luther College Assessment Plan, 5-Jun-95
- Box 10: Subject Files, 1995 - 2004
- Folder 1: NAICU Correspondence, 1 July 1999 - 20 January 2000
- Folder 2: NAICU Correspondence, 3 January 2000 - 23 October 2001
- Folder 3: NAICU Federal Student Aid Programs, 2003 - 2004
- Folder 4: NAICU - HEA Reauthorization, 9-Dec-03
- Folder 5: North Central Association, 1995
- Folder 6: North Central Association, 1996
- Folder 7: North Central Association, 1997
- Folder 8: North Central Association, 1998
- Folder 9: North Central Association, 1999
- Folder 10: North Central Association, 2000
- Folder 11: North Central Association, 2001
- Folder 12: North Central Association, 2002
- Folder 13: North Central Association, 2003
- Folder 14: North Central Association, 2004
- Folder 15: National Collegiate Athletic Association Correspondence, 16 July 1999 - 1 August 2001
- Folder 16: Numerical Resources, 2000
- Folder 17: Numerical Resources, 2001
- Folder 18: Spring Radio Recap, 1997 - 1999
- Folder 19: Pre-Planning Discussion, 1997 - 1998
- Folder 20: Luther College Market Analysis, 1994
- Folder 1: NAICU Correspondence, 1 July 1999 - 20 January 2000
- Box 11: Subject Files, 1999 - 2003
- Folder 1: OPUS: Design Summary for the Community Arts Building, 26-Feb-99
- Folder 2: President's Cabinet - Agendas, 1999 - 2000
- Folder 3: President's Cabinet - Agendas, 2001 - 2002
- Folder 4: President's Cabinet - Summer Workshops, 13 August 1999 - 11 July 2003
- Folder 5: Strategic Planning Committee Memoranda, 2000
- Folder 6: Strategic Planning Task Groups, May-00
- Folder 7: Strategic Planning Task Groups, Aug-00
- Folder 8: Report to Members of Strategic Planning Task Groups, Nov-00
- Folder 9: Report to Members of Strategic Planning Task Groups, May - November 2000
- Folder 10: Strategic Planning Task Groups, 2001
- Folder 11: Strategic Plan, 2002
- Folder 12: SCORE Correspondence, 15 September 1999 - 8 August 2002
- Folder 13: Student Support Services, 1 March 2000 - 5 December 2002
- Folder 14: Town/Gown Advisory Group, 1999 - 2000
- Folder 15: BLURB Architects - Valders Proposal, 2002
- Folder 16: Ellenzweig Associates, Inc. - Valders Proposal, 2001 - 2002
- Folder 17: Strategic Planning Process Photographs, 2000-2001
- Folder 1: OPUS: Design Summary for the Community Arts Building, 26-Feb-99
- Box 12: Valders Building Proposals, 2002 - 2003
- Folder 1: Holabird and Root - Valders Proposal, 2002 - 2003
- Folder 2: KJWW Engineering Consultants - Valders Proposal, Undated
- Folder 3: Kraus-Anderson Construction Company - Valders Proposal, 2002
- Folder 4: RFD - Construction Company, 2002
- Folder 5: Weitz - Valders Proposal, 2002
- Folder 6: Valders Science Project: Rethinking the Plan, Undated
- Folder 1: Holabird and Root - Valders Proposal, 2002 - 2003
- Box 13: Memorandums and Speeches, 1999 - 2008
- Folder 1: Speeches, 2002
- Folder 2: Speeches, 2003
- Folder 3: Speeches, 2003 - 2004
- Folder 4: Speeches, 2005
- Folder 5: Speeches, 2004
- Folder 6: Speeches, 1999
- Folder 7: Speeches, 2000
- Folder 8: Hotel Winneshiek, 2000
- Folder 9: Memos and Announcements, 2000
- Folder 10: Speeches, 2001
- Folder 11: Memos and Announcements, 2001
- Folder 12: Memos and Announcements, 2002
- Folder 13: Legacy, 2002
- Folder 14: Letter to the West: West Coast Alumni Gatherings, Feb. 2005
- Folder 15: Baccalaureate Greetings, May 2006
- Folder 16: "A Legacy of Just Enough", Apr. 2006
- Folder 17: "Doin' Your Dash", May 2006
- Folder 18: Speeches to Incoming Students, August 2006
- Folder 19: Baccalaureate Speech, 2008
- Folder 20: Council Lutheran Speech, 2008
- Folder 21: Senior Honors Convocation Speech, 8 May 2012
- Folder 1: Speeches, 2002
- Box 14: Inauguration Guest Book, 2000
- Box 15: Meetings and Correspondence, 1999 - 2002
- Folder 1: Correspondence with Hamlet A. Peterson, 11-Dec-08
- Folder 2: Correspondence, 5-Nov-04
- Folder 3: Correspondence with David Preus, 2-May-08
- Folder 4: Noble Event, 2005
- Folder 5: Noble Event, 2005
- Folder 6: Case Statement Feedback, 2002 - 2004
- Folder 7: Weston Noble Retirement, 2004 - 2005
- Folder 8: Logo Revision, 2002
- Folder 9: Regents Meeting, 23 - 24 May 1999
- Folder 10: Regents Meeting, 19 - 20 November 1999
- Folder 11: Regents Meeting, Feb-00
- Folder 12: Regents Meeting, 21 - 22 May 2000
- Folder 13: Regents Meeting, 27 - 28 October 2000
- Folder 14: Regents Meeting, 9 - 10 February 2001
- Folder 15: Regents Meeting, 18 - 19 May 2001
- Folder 16: Regents Retreat, 28 - 30 September 2001
- Folder 17: Regents Meeting, 16 - 17 November 2001
- Folder 18: Regents Meeting, 22 - 23 February 2002
- Folder 1: Correspondence with Hamlet A. Peterson, 11-Dec-08
- Box 16: Subject Files, 1993 - 2005
- Folder 1: Naked Soccer Task Group, 2003 - 2004
- Folder 2: U.S. - Norway Forums, 22 October 1997 - 9 September 2004
- Folder 3: Norwegian Christmas at Union Station, November 1997 - December 2002
- Folder 4: Nobel Peace Prize Forum in Norway, 10-Dec-99
- Folder 5: Presidential Correspondence with Parents, 3 May 1993 - 11 March 2002
- Folder 6: RESTRICTED Presidential Correspondence with Parents, 27 January - 6 March 1998
- Folder 7: Peace Prize Forum, 24 April 2000 - 3 December 2003
- Folder 8: Norse Ventures, 1998
- Folder 9: Phoenix Initiative, 1998
- Folder 10: Planning - Strategic, 1995 - 1999
- Folder 11: Religion Hire Issue, 1997
- Folder 12: Presidential Correspondence with Students, 19 July 1996 - 31 December 2002
- Folder 13: Summer Humanities Institute, Jul-01
- Folder 14: Students with Disabilities Task Force, 1999
- Folder 15: Torrison Scholarship, 1 February 1993 - 12 February 1999
- Folder 16: Torgerson Memos to Campus, 2001 - 2002
- Folder 17: Torgerson Memos to Campus, 1999 - 2000
- Folder 18: Tuition Remission, 2 May 1991 - 2 December 1994
- Folder 19: Torgerson Speeches, 1999 - 2000
- Folder 20: Torgerson Speeches, 2001
- Folder 21: Torgerson Speeches, 2002 - 2003
- Folder 22: YK2000 Compliance, 1998
- Folder 23: Jolsech Photography - Commencement Books, 2001
- Folder 24: Opening Convocation DVD, 2004
- Folder 25: Cassette Tape "Celebration of Remembrance and Faith", 22-Jul-02
- Folder 26: Numerical Resources Book, 2002
- Folder 27: Numerical Resources Book, 2000
- Folder 28: Numerical Resources Book, 1998
- Folder 29: Numerical Resources Book, 1997
- Folder 30: Chips Handbook, 2004 - 2005
- Folder 1: Naked Soccer Task Group, 2003 - 2004
- Box 17: Subject Files, 1980 - 2005
- Folder 1: Aid Association for Lutherans, 24 July 1991 - 18 December 2001
- Folder 2: Annapolis Group, 2000 - 2005
- Folder 3: Americafest, 1998
- Folder 4: Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, 1997
- Folder 5: Association of American Colleges and Universities, 1998 - 2000
- Folder 6: Athletics, September 1996 - March 1997
- Folder 7: Blandin Foundation, 2002
- Folder 8: Cabinet Agendas, 2003 - 2004
- Folder 9: Campus Wide Information System Task Group, 2000 - 2001
- Folder 10: Child Care at Luther, 1998
- Folder 11: Commencement, 2004
- Folder 12: Commencement, 2003
- Folder 13: Commencement, 2002
- Folder 14: Community Vitality Center, 1 July 2002 - 3 March 2003
- Folder 15: Council for Independent Colleges, 2002 - 2004
- Folder 16: ELCA Study Grants, 1996 - 2003
- Folder 17: ESL Summer Program, 5 July 1993 - 23 October 1997
- Folder 18: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2002 - 2003
- Folder 19: Faculty Women and Wives, 1984 - 1998
- Folder 20: Hawkeye Agency Advisory Board, 1999 - 2000
- Folder 21: Honorary Degrees Ceremony - Ulf Christiansen, May-01
- Folder 22: Honorary Degrees Ceremony - Robert Flaten, May-01
- Folder 23: Honorary Degrees Ceremony - Tom Vraalsen, May-01
- Folder 24: Honorary Degrees Ceremony - Roald Hoffmann, Jan-01
- Folder 25: Honorary Degrees Ceremony - Dr. Christine Grant, May-02
- Folder 26: Honorary Degrees Ceremony - Craig Lewis, May-02
- Folder 27: History - Social Committees, 1980 - 1981
- Folder 28: A Study of Higher Education Needs and Governance, 12-Jun-96
- Folder 29: Higher Education Data Sharing Consortium, 1 May 2000 - 27 August 2002
- Folder 30: Instructional Media, 6 September 1989 - 26 June 1997
- Folder 31: International Education Director, 31 March 1995 - 3 January 2003
- Folder 32: International Study Group, 3 April 1992 - 11 December 1995
- Folder 33: Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities Survey, 1992 - 2003
- Folder 1: Aid Association for Lutherans, 24 July 1991 - 18 December 2001
- Box 18: Subject Files, 1990 - 2004
- Folder 1: Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, 2002 - 2003
- Folder 2: Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, 2004
- Folder 3: IAICU Financing Higher Education Task Force, 1998
- Folder 4: Iowa College Aid Commission, May 1995 - December 2001
- Folder 5: Iowa College Foundation, 4 October 2001 - 23 September 2002
- Folder 6: Iowa College Foundation, 11 October 2002 - 28 September 2004
- Folder 7: Iowa Higher Education Loan Authority, 24 June 1991 - 1 September 1995
- Folder 8: IAICU Education Network, Undated
- Folder 9: Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, 30 September 1996 - 25 April 2002
- Folder 10: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System Surveys, 1998 - 2003
- Folder 11: Jenson Hall Name, 2000
- Folder 12: Lutheran Brotherhood, 27 July 1992 - 16 August 2002
- Folder 13: Lutheran College Washington Consortium, 10 May 1990 - 9 July 1999
- Folder 14: Lutheran Rural Institute, 1 Novemeber 1994 - 21 January 1997
- Folder 15: Post-secondary Education Opportunity, September 1999 - July 2000
- Folder 1: Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, 2002 - 2003
- Box 19: Nobel Peace Prize Forum Executive Committee, 1990-2011
- Folder 1: Norway Correspondence, 1990-2011
- Folder 2: Rewoldt Initiative and Early Funding for Peace Scholars, 2001-2010
- Folder 3: Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony in Norway, 2004-2009
- Folder 4: President Torgerson and President Baker combined files, 1994-2011
- Folder 5: 2011 Nobel Peace Prize Forum budget, 2011
- Folder 6: 2011 Peace Prize Forum catering and food donations, 2011
- Folder 7: 2011 Peace Prize Forum- Ebadi, Shirin, 2011
- Folder 8: 2011 Peace Prize Forum facilities and housing, 2011
- Folder 9: 2011 Peace Prize Forum- music, arts, staging, gifts, 2011
- Folder 10: 2011 Peace Prize Forum concurrent sessions, 2011
- Folder 11: 2011 Peace Prize Forum- President Barack Obama invitation, 2011
- Folder 12: 2011 Peace Prize Forum- Patel, Eboo, 2011
- Folder 13: 2011 Peace Prize Forum early planning committee notes, 2011
- Folder 14: 2011 Peace Prize Forum publicity, 2011
- Folder 15: 2011 Peace Prize Forum registration, 2011
- Folder 16: 2011 Peace Prize Forum world cafe, 2011
- Folder 17: 2011 Peace Prize Forum workshops, 2011
- Folder 18: 2011 Peace Prize Forum- event notebook, 2011
- Folder 1: Norway Correspondence, 1990-2011
- Box 20: Torgerson Farewell, 2013
- Folder 1: May 16 celebration, 2013
- Folder 2: Video project, 2013
- Folder 3: Torgerson farewell projects- book, etc., 2013
- Folder 4: Mojo: A Torgerson Tribute, Program and DVD, 2013
- Folder 5: "A Torgerson Tribute: 14 Years of Mojo from the Get-go!" Program and Interview Compact Discs (CDs), 2013
- Folder 6: Mojo Program and CD, 2013
- Folder 1: May 16 celebration, 2013
- Box 21: Subject Files, 1999 - 2011
- Folder 1: Iowa College Foundation, 2005 - 2011
- Folder 2: Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference President's Council, 2006 - 2010
- Folder 3: Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, 2009 - 2011
- Folder 4: Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, 2005 - 2008
- Folder 5: Home for Christmas 2, 1996 - 2002
- Folder 6: Torgerson Speeches, 2008
- Folder 7: Torgerson Speeches, 2004
- Folder 8: The Luther Institute, 2001 - 2007
- Folder 9: Torgerson Speeches, 2005
- Folder 10: Torgerson Speeches, 2006
- Folder 11: Torgerson Speeches, 2007
- Folder 12: Library and Information Services, 1997 - 2004
- Folder 13: Lilly Foundation "Called for Life", 2004 - 2011
- Folder 14: Lilly Foundation Incorporated, 1999 - 2011
- Folder 15: Ben Larson Service, 2010
- Folder 16: Loyalty Hall Photographs, 2004
- Folder 17: Dedication of the Solar Energy Production Facility, 2012
- Folder 18: Naked Soccer Articles, 2002
- Folder 19: Naked Soccer Correspondence to Luther College, 2002
- Folder 20: Naked Soccer Misconduct Papers, 2002
- Folder 21: Naked Soccer Correspondence, 2002
- Folder 22: Founders Day Chapel Homily, 2005
- Folder 23: Nobel Peace Prize Programs and Tickets, 2009
- Folder 24: "Transformed by our 14 Year Journey", 2012
- Folder 25: Fridtjof Schroder, 2011
- Folder 26: President's Council Stationary, 2005
- Folder 1: Iowa College Foundation, 2005 - 2011
- Box 22: Subject Files, 1993-2012
- Folder 1: Visions & Ventures, 2001-2002
- Folder 2: Sunnyside (history), 2001
- Folder 3: Staff Day, 2004-2009
- Folder 4: Paulus Composition, 2010
- Folder 5: Sodexo, 2010
- Folder 6: Sesquicentennial Ball, February 1999
- Folder 7: Luther Sesquicentennial, 2000-2010
- Folder 8: Sesquicentennial Briefings, 2008-2012
- Folder 9: Sculpture, 1998-2002
- Folder 10: Royal Visit, 12-13 October 2011
- Folder 11: Roslien Woodlands, 2000-2001
- Folder 12: Round Table Room, 2001-2003
- Folder 13: Residence Hall Wiring, 1999
- Folder 14: Norby House, 2009
- Folder 15: Articles/Inc. of Luther College, 1991-1992
- Folder 16: Multicultural Center (MCC) Program Evaluation, 2001-2002
- Folder 17: Retention Task Group, 2003
- Folder 18: Diversity - RAD group, 1999-2001
- Folder 19: Preus Family, 2001
- Folder 20: Persistence Group, 2004
- Folder 21: Postville- Agriprocessor, 2008
- Folder 22: Olin, 1993-2003
- Folder 23: Norway- Crown Prince Visit, June 1999
- Folder 24: Northeast Iowa Community College, 1997-1999
- Folder 25: McElroy Trust, 1994-2010
- Folder 26: Mayo Clinic Initiative, 1997-2000
- Folder 27: Minnesota Public Radio, 1996-2011
- Folder 28: Pandemic Influenza Planning, 2006
- Folder 29: National Collegiate Athletic Assoc., 2005
- Folder 30: Main/Union Renovation, 2000
- Folder 31: LECNA- Phase Two of Reclaiming Lutheran Students, 1999-2004
- Folder 32: Luther College Press, 2000
- Folder 33: Lilly Fellows Program, 1997-2007
- Folder 34: Legends Fitness Center Ded., 2001
- Folder 35: Jenson-Noble Dedication, 2002
- Folder 36: Mason, Frank, and Anne, 2002-2004
- Folder 37: Marketing Task Group, 2001-2003
- Folder 38: MPR Board of Trustees, 2004-2007
- Folder 39: US News and World Report, 1994-2007
- Folder 40: U.S. West, 1998-1999
- Folder 41: Scandinavian Institute, 1993-2011
- Folder 42: Telmark College, 1996-2000
- Folder 43: TRIO Programs (Dept. of Ed), 1998-2008
- Folder 44: Tanzanian Technology Initiative, 2006-2007
- Folder 45: Statue (Martin Luther) Lighting Project, 2002-2004
- Folder 46: SWOT Analysis & Environmental Scanning, 1999-2000
- Folder 47: Tuition Plan, 1998-2001
- Folder 48: Pres. Search Committee Notes, 1995-1996
- Folder 49: Wingspread Conference, 13-14 June 2007
- Folder 50: Unknown Photograph, Undated
- Folder 1: Visions & Ventures, 2001-2002
- Box 23: Subject Files, 1983-2012
- Folder 1: Vice President for Enrollment Search, 2007
- Folder 2: Food and Fitness Initiative, 2007-2010
- Folder 3: Flood Issues, June 2008
- Folder 4: Farwell Hall, 2000-2001
- Folder 5: CFL- Organ, 2009
- Folder 6: Center for Equal Opportunity, 2004
- Folder 7: Bunge, Will, and Ruth- Granlund Sculptures, 2002-2007
- Folder 8: Bond Issues- Refunding Revenue Bonds, 1997
- Folder 9: Bentdahl Commons, 2009-2010
- Folder 10: Bentz Whaley Flessner, 2001-2003
- Folder 11: Barn, 1983-2010
- Folder 12: Baker Village, 1999
- Folder 13: Arnold, Craig- Choral Search, 2004
- Folder 14: Athletics, 1997-2012
- Folder 15: Assoc. Colleges of the Midwest, 2008
- Folder 16: Amundson, Nena Professorship, 1998-2001
- Folder 17: Advancement, 1996-2000
- Folder 18: Wind Turbine Dedication, November 2011
- Folder 19: Black Student Union Commemorative Booklet, 1984
- Folder 20: Borlaug Farm, 1998-1999
- Folder 21: Cabinet Workshops, 2003-2012
- Folder 22: Campus Master Plan, 1988-1989
- Folder 23: Celebration Iowa, 2010-2011
- Folder 24: Center for the Arts, 2000-2003
- Folder 25: Chicago Semester, Chicago, 2004-2005
- Folder 26: College Council, 2003-2011
- Folder 27: Hardwick Day, 2000
- Folder 28: Here We Stand Meeting, 19 August 2002
- Folder 29: Hotel Winneshiek, 2001-2012
- Folder 30: Ikon, 2008
- Folder 31: Community Assembly, 2009-2010
- Folder 32: Decorah Ski Hill, 2000
- Folder 33: Collaboration with other ELCA Colleges, 1997-1998
- Folder 34: A Higher Calling: Campaign, 2001-2007
- Folder 35: Historical Issues, 2006-2010
- Folder 36: College Ministries and Church Relations, 2000-2009
- Folder 37: Convocations, 2002-2011
- Folder 38: Gay/Lesbian Issues, 1997-2012
- Folder 39: Collections Reports, 2000-2010
- Folder 40: Dean's Office Memos, 1997-2011
- Folder 1: Vice President for Enrollment Search, 2007
- Box 24: Subject Files, 1989-2011
- Folder 1: Dahl, Bert and Millie, 1999-2006
- Folder 2: Datatel, 2001-2011
- Folder 3: Dedication Services in August, 2008-2011
- Folder 4: The Center for Environmental Stewardship, 2003-2009
- Folder 5: Faculty Committes/ Governance, 1995-2000
- Folder 6: Faculty Associate Status, 1977-2009
- Folder 7: ELCA - Dept. of Higher Education and Schools, 1996-1999
- Folder 8: Farwell Birthday, 2009
- Folder 9: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America- Assembly Meetings, 1993-2007
- Folder 10: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), 2004-2008
- Folder 11: Distance Learning, 1998-1999
- Folder 12: DeMolay Conference, 2003
- Folder 13: Diversity Issues- General, 1996-2000
- Folder 14: Complaint Letters, 2001-2010
- Folder 15: Environmental Issues, 1997-2000
- Folder 16: Founders Day Convocation, 1998
- Folder 17: Nobel Peace Prize Forum Brochures, 1989-2002
- Folder 18: Nobel Peace Prize Forum Brochures, 2003-2011
- Folder 19: Nobel Peace Prize Forum Consortium Executive Committee Meeting Minutes, 1994-2010
- Folder 20: Nobel Peace Prize Forum Speaker Portraits, 2001-2011
- Folder 21: IPTV Juletide Production, 2002-2003
- Folder 22: IPTV 2005 Broadcast, 2005
- Folder 23: Marketing Council, 2000-2001
- Folder 24: Marketing Council Meetings, 2002-2003
- Folder 25: Marketing Council, 2003-2004
- Folder 26: Marketing Council, 2004-2005
- Folder 27: Marketing Council Meetings, 2005-2006
- Folder 28: Marketing Council, 2006-2007
- Folder 29: Mindpower, 2001
- Folder 30: Integrating Marketing Communication Plan, 2002-2003
- Folder 31: Regents Activities, 1993-1996
- Folder 32: Regents Reunion, 14 May 2004
- Folder 33: Regents Update, 1996-2007
- Folder 34: Intersections number 31, winter 2010
- Folder 35: Nobel Peace Prize Forum Photographs, 2001
- Folder 36: Judy Nye's Remarks at Staff Meeting, April 2011
- Folder 1: Dahl, Bert and Millie, 1999-2006
- Box 25: Subject Files, 1983-2012
- Folder 1: Presidentsråd Updates, 2002-2007
- Folder 2: Technology Task Force, 1996
- Folder 3: Regents Update, 1983-1995
- Folder 4: Board Books, 1997-1998
- Folder 5: Diversity Statement, 1994-1995
- Folder 6: Regent Buddy System, 1993-1997
- Folder 7: Sesquicentennial Early Planning, 2011-2012
- Folder 8: Planning Committee Meetings, 2006-2012
- Folder 9: Curricular Programming, 2007-2009
- Folder 10: Eckhart Paintings, 2009-2012
- Folder 11: Habitat House, 2011
- Folder 12: History Walk and Luther Drama Sketches, 2009-2011
- Folder 13: Hymns/Liturgy/Commissions, 2005-2011
- Folder 14: Homecoming/Founder's Day, 2007-2011
- Folder 15: Employee Picnic, 2009-2011
- Folder 16: Illustrated History, 2011
- Folder 17: Music, 2010-2011
- Folder 18: Parade Float, 2011
- Folder 19: Publicity About Sesquicentennial, 2011
- Folder 20: Luther Sesquicentennial Magazine Coverage, 2011
- Folder 21: SAC Events, 2010-2011
- Folder 22: Pastors/Church Worker Reunion, 2006-2011
- Folder 23: Publications, 2009-2011
- Folder 24: Relay Race, 2008-2011
- Folder 25: Storypeople, 2007-2010
- Folder 26: Trivia Questions for KVIK Radio, 2011
- Folder 27: Vesterheim Exhibit, 2007-2009
- Folder 28: Festival Dinner and Journey Portrait, 2009-2011
- Folder 29: Volunteer Reunion, 2010
- Folder 30: Commencement Weekend, 2011
- Folder 31: Convocation/Founding Families Reception, February 2011
- Folder 32: Founding Families Reception Guest Book and Convocation Brochure Schedule, 2011
- Folder 33: Decorah Community Recreation Initiative (REPSI) Press Release and Powerpoint, 2008-2009
- Folder 34: Remarks by Pres. Torgerson at the LUTHER 10 Senior Giving Campaign Kick-Off Event, 2009
- Folder 35: President's Council Stationary, 2005
- Folder 1: Presidentsråd Updates, 2002-2007
- Box 26: Strategic Planning Task Groups, 2000-2001
- Box 27: Subject Files, 1993-2007
- Folder 1: Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) Board Chair/Presidential Seminars, 1997-2000
- Folder 2: Academic Planning Committee, 2007
- Folder 3: Alumni of Color Meeting in Chicago, 2000
- Folder 4: Assessment of Student Academic Achievement, 1993-2006
- Folder 5: Budapest and Vienna, January 2007
- Folder 6: Brazilian Educators Exchange Visit, 2004
- Folder 7: China, 2007
- Folder 8: Diversity Week, 2004
- Folder 9: Iowa Communications Network (ICN), 1999-2002
- Folder 10: Peterson's Strategic Analysis, 2000-2002
- Folder 11: Annual LC Christmas Party Invite, 2006
- Folder 12: Christmas Card, 2006
- Folder 13: Presidentrad Save the Date Card, 2006
- Folder 14: Presidentsrad Brochure, 2006
- Folder 15: Strategic Plan Summary Reports, 2006
- Folder 16: Regents' Directory, 2006
- Folder 17: Christmas Card, 2005
- Folder 18: Regents Directory, 2005
- Folder 19: Regents Handbook, 2005
- Folder 20: State of the College Postcard, 2005
- Folder 1: Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) Board Chair/Presidential Seminars, 1997-2000
- Box 28: Subject Files, 1997-2013
- Folder 1: Aquatic Center Planning Collaboration, 2008-2009
- Folder 2: Aquatic Center Planning Collaboration, 2008-2009
- Folder 3: Richard L. Torgerson Papers, 1999-2013
- Folder 4: President Torgerson's Media Appearances, 1999-2013
- Folder 5: Department of Education: Lab Equipment Grant, 2004
- Folder 6: Kestrel Design Group (Sustainability), 2005-2008
- Folder 7: Vision and Ventures, September 2001-January 2003
- Folder 8: Vision and Ventures, September 2001-January 2003
- Folder 9: Vennehjem Project, 1997
- Folder 10: Lech Walesa Dinner and Lecture, October 1998
- Folder 11: Commencement Welcome and Introduction of Bishop Usgaard, 2011
- Folder 1: Aquatic Center Planning Collaboration, 2008-2009
- Box 29: Doctoral Program Research, undated
- Folder 1: Colepetra, Hemipetra, Arthropods, other slides, undated
- Folder 2: Insects Slides, undated
- Folder 3: Insects slides and color theory
- Folder 4: Trees and tree dwelling animals slides, undated
- Folder 5: Mammals, Insects, reptiles, plants, landscapes and charts, slides, undated
- Folder 6: Lepidopterm Orthopetera slides, undated
- Folder 7: Animals and Plant slides, undated
- Folder 8: Ants slides, undated
- Folder 1: Colepetra, Hemipetra, Arthropods, other slides, undated
- Box 30: Presidential Memorabilia
- Box 31: Files from Karen Martin-Schramm, 1999-2014
- Files from Karen Martin-Schramm, Executive Assistant to the President.
Browse by Box:
[Box 1: Reports, Budgets, and Meetings, 1998 - 2003],
[Box 2: Subject Files, 1998 - 2004],
[Box 3: Subject Files, 1997 - 2002],
[Box 4: Subject Files, 1987 - 2003],
[Box 5: Hammond Associates Files, 2000 - 2004],
[Box 6: Subject Files, 1999 - 2002],
[Box 7: Subject Files, 1999 - 2002],
[Box 8: Subject Files, 1994 - 2003],
[Box 9: Subject Files, 1995 - 1997],
[Box 10: Subject Files, 1995 - 2004],
[Box 11: Subject Files, 1999 - 2003],
[Box 12: Valders Building Proposals, 2002 - 2003],
[Box 13: Memorandums and Speeches, 1999 - 2008],
[Box 14: Inauguration Guest Book, 2000],
[Box 15: Meetings and Correspondence, 1999 - 2002],
[Box 16: Subject Files, 1993 - 2005],
[Box 17: Subject Files, 1980 - 2005],
[Box 18: Subject Files, 1990 - 2004],
[Box 19: Nobel Peace Prize Forum Executive Committee, 1990-2011],
[Box 20: Torgerson Farewell, 2013],
[Box 21: Subject Files, 1999 - 2011],
[Box 22: Subject Files, 1993-2012],
[Box 23: Subject Files, 1983-2012],
[Box 24: Subject Files, 1989-2011],
[Box 25: Subject Files, 1983-2012],
[Box 26: Strategic Planning Task Groups, 2000-2001],
[Box 27: Subject Files, 1993-2007],
[Box 28: Subject Files, 1997-2013],
[Box 29: Doctoral Program Research, undated],
[Box 30: Presidential Memorabilia],
[Box 31: Files from Karen Martin-Schramm, 1999-2014],
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