Construction on the Olson Campus Center has been completed! Students are already experiencing the ways it will impact their learning and community life.
“The Olson Campus Center is the heart of campus, which is why I am extremely excited about its re-opening,” said Jill Rode, a Master of Divinity middler. “The new common area upstairs is very inviting. I anticipate many great conversations taking place around the fireplace with a latte in hand.”
Students can now find a quiet place to study over a fresh cup of coffee in the Charles and Sharon Olson Commons and Café. Small groups are beginning to gather together for conversation and learning. What was just last spring only a vision has quickly become an intricate part of daily life on campus.
“From the commons and café upstairs, to the new classroom downstairs, to the newly renovated bookstore and welcome desk, the campus center will no doubt be a favorite place for fellowship and study for students,” Rode said.
To celebrate the re-opening of the Olson Campus Center, a re-dedication ceremony will take place immediately following chapel on October 14th at 11 a.m., followed by a brief reception. This event is open to the public.
Win a $100 bookstore gift certificate!
As the renovated Olson Campus Center re-opens, we invite you to help us celebrate the bookstore’s new space. Sign up today to receive the Advent devotional “There’s a Voice in the Wilderness” online and you’ll be entered into the re-opening celebration drawing. One lucky contest winner will receive a $100 gift certificate for the Luther Seminary bookstore.
By signing up to receive this online devotional, you’ll then receive God Pause daily email devotions by Luther Seminary alumni/ae. Entries will be accepted through Nov. 15, 2011. Learn more about this year’s Advent devotional here Enter the bookstore contest here
Come see the new space
Visitors are welcome to visit the Olson Campus Center and encouraged to enjoy a beverage in the new coffee shop and shop at the bookstore while on campus.
The building hours are:
Mon.-Thurs.: 7 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Fri.: 7 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Sat.: 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Sun.: 2 p.m.-7 p.m.
Can’t make it to campus? Photos of the remodeled campus center are available on Luther Seminary’s Flickr account. Watch for photos of the re-dedication ceremony to come shortly after the event.