Luther College Woman's Club
The Luther College Woman's Club has a long history of supporting students by delivering homemade treats to campus, contributing to student scholarships, and sustaining strong connections between Luther College and the Decorah community.
Local community members are highly encouraged to connect with the Woman’s Club for their regular meetings and occasional opportunities to provide handmade baked goods for students. Please contact Joy Bahnemann ’74 at joybahnemann@gmail.com with any questions or requests for more information.
2025-2026 Luther College Woman’s Club Meetings and Programs
Location: Peace Dining Room, Dahl Centennial Union
Time: 1:30 p.m.Â
September 16, 2025: Luther students will share a J-Term research experience, “An Assembly of the Silly Fair Ones – Norwegian American Women’s Educational Opportunities and Organizations in the Decorah Area”.
October 21, 2025: Luther professor Colin Betts Ph.D., Professor of Anthropology, “Indigenous Peoples of NE Iowa”.Â
November 18, 2025: Luther professor Jodi Enos-Berlage, Ph.D., Professor of Biology, “Iowa Soil”.
December 2, 2025: In place of a regular meeting, we will assemble “Christmas at  Luther” Treat Bags. Meet at the CFL.
January 20, 2026: Luther Alum, Leslie Sand, “Climate Change and the Citizens’ Climate Lobby”.
February 17, 2026: Pat Johnson, Lyle Otte, and Joann & George Hagen, “The Peace Corps of the 1960s”.Â
March 17, 2026: Luther professor Maren Johnson, Ph.D., and students, “Study Abroad in Norway”.
April 21, 2026: Jed Becker, “Beekeeping”.Â
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Contact Information
Advancement Office
Loyalty Hall
Luther College
700 College Drive
Decorah, Iowa 52101
Phone: 563-387-1861
Fax: 563-387-1322