With Dr. Craig Arnold leaving, Luther is on the search for a new director of choral activities and has narrowed its selection of candidates down to four. During the past two weeks, the final four candidates have each visited campus, directed Nordic Choir and undergone evaluations by students and faculty.

While the President and the Dean ultimately decide who is hired, the music department is highly involved in the evaluations of the candidates.

The spring semester “Shakespeare Performed” class showcased their efforts in a production of “The Winter’s Tale” last weekend. The class, consisting of 13 students, gave performances Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the Center for the Arts.

Recently, Sodexo posted plans outside Marty’s Cybercafé to remodel Luther’s cafeteria.

The remodelling is an attempt to give the cafeteria a new look to suit the current generation of Luther students and will incorporate some elements of the Oneota Market, according to Vice President and Dean for Student Life Ann Highum.

In a few short days, Luther will bid 540 of its students goodbye. Commencement 2010 will be held 10 a.m. Sunday, May 23 in Carlson Stadium. If the weather is unfavorable, it will be held in the Regents Center. Although the final ceremony lasts around two hours, other end of the year events will be held throughout the weekend.

“It’s [Commencement] one of many ways we honor seniors and recognize the contributions they have made and wish them well,” Vice President and Dean for Student Life Ann Highum said.

Luther College men’s tennis wrapped up its conference season May 6 by raising another IIAC championship trophy, its 30th in team history and fourth in four years.

The Norse (33-8) defeated Wartburg College 5-1 in the semifinals before beating Coe College 5-2 in the championship match.