Richard Torgerson Presidential Papers

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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

The presidential papers of Richard L. Torgerson, ninth president of Luther College (1999-2013).

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Records contain correspondence, meeting records, and subject files from the presidency of Richard L. Torgerson.

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.

Subject/Index Terms

Luther College (Decorah, Iowa)
Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Administration

Box and Folder Listing

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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

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

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

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

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

Box 6: Subject Files, 1999 - 2002

Folder 1: "What Matters in College After College" by Hardwick Day, Undated
Folder 2: Homecoming, July - October 1999
Folder 3: Homecoming, September - October 2000
Folder 4: Homecoming, September - October 2000
Folder 5: Honorary Degrees, 9 September 1999 - 4 October 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Box 14: Inauguration Guest Book, 2000

Item 1: Inauguration Guest Book, 15-Apr-00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Box 26: Strategic Planning Task Groups, 2000-2001

Folder 1: Strategic Planning Task Groups, April 2000
Folder 2: Strategic Planning Task Groups, February 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

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

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

Box 30: Presidential Memorabilia

Item 1: Tunsberg Antique Pewter, 1704
Item 2: 500th Anniversary of the Birth of Martin Luther Decorative Plate, 1983
Item 3: Higher Learning Commision Binder, 2005-2008

Box 31: Files from Karen Martin-Schramm, 1999-2014

Files from Karen Martin-Schramm, Executive Assistant to the President.

Folder 1: Beyond the Bubble Program, 2013-2014
Folder 2: Integrated Marketing Plan/Early Marketing Efforts, 2002-2008
Folder 3: Mission Statement Review and Rewrite, 1999-2006