Annual Report 2022-2023

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Contents Message from the President 2 Message from the Board Chair 3 Mission, Vision, Values 4 Luther College at a Glance 6 Alumni Profile 8 Donor Impact 10 Strategic Themes 11-16 Board of Regents 17 Leadership Group 19 Financials 20 Generosity 21 Impact of Giving 22 Donors 23

Luther College Report to the Community Annual Report 2022-23 Editor: Angela Bethune Design: Bree Thompson Creative Company Contributions and Photography: Sabrina Cataldo, Derek Frostad, Kyla Graff, Maureen Harrison, Marc Jerry, Alison Keramati, Nora Marpole, Samia Nawreen, Kelly Russill, Michelle Titanich All members of the Luther community — alumni, parents, students, staff, faculty, volunteers, donors, and friends — are important to us. We have made every effort to ensure accuracy in our reporting and listings. If there are errors or omissions, email us at communications@luthercollege.edu www.luthercollege.edu An IB World School A Saskatchewan Historical High School A Universities Canada institution

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Vision

Luther College makes transformative change for a more grace-filled, just, and joyful world.

From Our President

Luther graduates can be found all over the world, including Nobel

Laureates, Order of Canada recipients, professors, professionals - all who are making the world a better place. That is the transformative change our vision statement refers to. Transformative change means helping to make the world more grace-filled, a phrase that is deeply and richly rooted in our Lutheran traditions.

Transformative change is also about making the world a more just place—graduates who are compassionate, creative, and critical thinkers are those who work for justice and peace in the world.

Finally, our graduates work to make the world a more joyful place. I love that part of our new vision statement: it is not only about making change or making the world just - it is also about bringing joy into the world, through music, the arts, and a love of learning instilled in our students. That is what we do and why we matter as an institution!

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President Rev. Dr. Marc Jerry

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

REV. DR. MARC JERRY As I begin my fourth year as president of Luther College – Regina, I am delighted to share some of the highlights from the past academic year.

“With your help, we can live out our vocation as we are called to educate our students so that we can send them out into the world to make transformative change for a more grace-filled, just, and joyful world!”

The Rev. Dr. Marc Jerry President, Luther College, Regina

Throughout 2022-23, we enjoyed the full re-opening of our campuses and a relative return to “normal.” While I don’t think we’ll ever return to what the world looked like pre-pandemic, this past year was as close to a return to normal as possible. Many of our

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activities (like our musical, Sister Act Jr., and L.I.T.) and face-toface classes and research on our university campus returned in full swing. Our students and faculty and staff were craving community and in-person activities following the pandemic – and that is something we do best in our Luther Community.

This past year also saw some significant leadership changes with the retirement of Dr. Mark Anderson at our High School campus. Mark was with Luther College for 35 years and retires after a distinguished career of service to our school, culminating in his time as Principal and Head of School. Madame Nora Marpole, who has been at the school for over 20 years, most recently as our Vice-Principal of Dorms and Student Life, has been appointed as Interim Principal through June 30 of 2025. This year we also created a single College Leadership Group as we move to a single leader model for each functional area of the College, in alignment with the continuing

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goal of only one leadership group with fiduciary oversight of both campuses.

We also continued our work on rolling out our new Vision 2025 Strategic Plan, including a number of alumni tour visits across Canada where we were able to share our new Vision and Mission statements and reconnect with our alumni community.

I want to especially thank our generous donors, without whom we would not have been able to keep our doors open during the pandemic period. With your help, we can live out our vocation as we are called to educate our students so that we can send them out into the world to make transformative change for a more grace-filled, just, and joyful world!

May we, in this coming year, continue this good and important work of education in our community.

MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD CHAIR GREG SWANSON

At the end of 2022, we all likely thought the effects of Covid-19 on organizations such as Luther College were over and everything in 2023 would be back to normal.

However, that hasn’t been the reality. Luther College High School and the University are still struggling with fewer students in the residences, and the High School is about 50 students below its ideal enrolment, as our staff continue to rebuild where the College was prior to the pandemic.

For the last two years, I have reported that the Board continues to update its Board Operating Guidelines, which contain the bulk of the Board’s policies. In last year’s report I advised that this process would be complete by fall 2023. Regrettably, it is not, as we discovered at the last minute some “I’s” that needed dotting and “T’s that needed crossing. This project will be completed for this coming year, however, in 2023–24.

The Board also spent considerable time developing Vision, Mission and Value statements that would

be relevant for both the University and High School campuses. Many of our students are not Lutheran and many are not Christian.

Luther College welcomes all students, regardless of their faith and provides an excellent education. Though words such as “Christ” or “Christian” are not present in the new Vision, Mission and Values, Luther College will always be a Christian educational institution at its core. In fact, the Luther College Act requires that a majority of the Board of Regents and Corporate Members (shareholders) must be members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC). In keeping with the beliefs of the ELCIC, this June, Luther College board members, students and staff participated in the Queen City Pride Parade as one way of demonstrating our welcoming community to all.

You can read the Board’s full Vision, Mission and Values in this report. The Board also adopted several key strategic themes to guide the work done by the faculty

and staff to operationalize these strategies. This Report to our Community reports on some of that work already underway.

“As always, the Board wishes to thank the faculty and staff of Luther College, University and High School, who continue to focus on providing the best educational experience possible for our students.”

Greg Swanson, Board Chair, Luther College, Regina

As always, the Board wishes to thank the faculty and staff of Luther College, University and High School, who continue to focus on providing the best educational experience possible for our students. This caring community prepares our students to be the leaders of change in our world.

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Vision Luther College makes transformative change for a more grace-filled, just, and joyful world.

Mission Luther College prepares students to be compassionate, creative, and critical thinkers, through academic excellence and a community of care that is rooted in our call to love and serve our neighbours.

Values Rooted and Open We are rooted in the Lutheran intellectual tradition and open to insights from other religious, spiritual, and secular traditions. In our Canadian context, we feel especially called to recognize and value Indigenous worldviews, knowledge, and perspectives.

Excellence • Innovation, creativity, exploration, and critical thinking • The desire to do our best in everything that we do Compassion, Care, and Stewardship • Care for all entrusted to us — students, one another, our resources, and the world we live in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion • Safety, acceptance, respect for all while valuing differences in individuals and among people(s) Integrity • Honesty, transparency, and accountability

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LUTHER AT A GLANCE

LUTHER COLLEGE 2022–23 AT A GLANCE

• Enrollment 380 with 33 dorm students • 23 students average class size

High School University

• $850,000 - bursaries and financial

aid granted

• $175,000 – scholarships awarded

• 211 LCHS students on the honour roll

• 10 students graduated with IB diploma

• Student countries of origin (other than Canada): China, Colombia, UK, Hong Kong, Israel, India, Jamaica, Korea, Malaysia, Nigeria

• 97% of our 76 grads are pursuing post-

• 18 athletic teams

• 150 students in grade 11 and 12 were

enrolled in IB courses

scores surpassing the world average

secondary education

• LCHS grads' universities of choice: University of Regina, University of Saskatchewan, UBC, University of Alberta, University of Calgary

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• 21 co-curricular clubs

• L.I.T. returned to a full tournament for the 69th year and was won by Magrath Zeniths boys and Raymond Comets girls • City Champs: Senior Boys Basketball, Junior Girls Basketball, Hockey • Provincial Champs in Senior Girls Soccer

LUTHER AT A GLANCE

• $94,500 – scholarships awarded

• 3674 students were taught in 103

courses by Luther professors

• 538 students enrolled in Fall 2022:

• Most students came from Campbell Collegiate, Thom Collegiate, Winston Knoll and Luther College High School

Science – 259, Arts – 231, Media, Art, Performance – 47, La Cité - 1

• 47 students made the • 5,593 visits to the LCUR Library

Dean’s Honour Roll in Fall 2022

• 113 residents living in

• 77 students received 81 credentials at

• 297 faculty and staff

• 125 donors attended the

• 121 alumni attended events

• Gender ratio on Board of Regents – 7 males and 8 females

The Student Village in Fall 2022

across Canada

Spring 2023 convocation

Founders' Day Dinner

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ALUMNI PROFILE

ALUMNI PROFILE, RAIHA SHAREEF FROM STORYTELLING TO ACTION

By Sabrina Cataldo, BA ‘97, BJ ’99, MA ’23 “I want to change this repeating cycle of misinformation and lack of education about our bodies as children of refugees and immigrants. This is one of the ways I can give back to my community.”

Shareef was the founder and president of the University of Regina Champions of Change Club, a student-led gender equity group that aims to create systemic change. The club worked alongside the Regina Open Door Society to develop a workshop for refugee and immigrant girls, educating them on body autonomy, feminism, and period poverty.

Luther College High School Class of 2019 | Luther College University Class of 2023 Raiha Shareef, Luther Medal of Distinction recipient, 2023

When Raiha Shareef was a child, she loved listening to her grandmother talk about her time as a women’s rights activist in Pakistan. “My grandmother helped women who were experiencing domestic violence. Growing up with her storytelling about women’s rights inspired me and sparked my interest in educating others,” she says.

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Add to this the global perspectives Shareef was raised with as the daughter of Pakistani immigrants, and it’s no surprise that she became an activist herself. “Immigrant and refugee communities are busy trying to adapt to a whole new culture in Canada and trying to make ends meet. Because of this, important education about body rights is pushed off to the side,” she explains.

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A personal experience—one many menstruators can relate to—led to Shareef’s realization that she wanted to be a menstrual equity advocate. “It was the summer before my undergrad, and I got my period unexpectedly. I didn’t have any products, so I had to leave class and miss out on activities. I wondered, ‘Why aren’t period products readily accessible, just like toilet paper?

What message is this sending to menstruators?’”

One of the mandates of Champions of Change is to destigmatize menstruation. Shareef prepared a report and advocated to the University of Regina administration for free menstrual products to be available in washrooms on campus.

It was successful. “The change in

the community was tangible. So many menstruators came up to me and were grateful they didn’t have to leave class because they got their period,” she says. “I took that feedback to heart—this is something I want to continue doing, to keep empowering people and make sure they feel welcome in their spaces.”

Shareef also spearheaded an initiative to distribute thousands of period products to community fridges in Regina, recognizing the intersections between food insecurity, poverty and period poverty. Along with pads and tampons, they donated food that was beyond the typical non-perishables, such as pizzas donated by local Boston Pizza restaurants. “They deserve food that makes them feel good. Seeing their faces when they got the pizzas and hearing them say, ‘I can’t remember the last time I got this!’ was really rewarding,” she says, mentioning that she is proud that the club’s work is continuing after her graduation this spring.

Shareef’s passion for leading change progressed to advocacy on a global level. She served as a youth advocate for menstrual equity in Canada and worked with Plan International Canada as a youth ambassador. She delivered a speech in French and English to the Government of Canada on how gender inequity was exacerbated by the pandemic, and she urged members of parliament to invest

in international gender equality programming. In 2022, she spoke on a global panel with other menstrual equity leaders on the intersections of public policy and accessibility to menstrual products.

took a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree at Luther because she plans to be a human rights lawyer.

One of Shareef’s first-year courses was Women and Gender Studies, taught by Luther College university professor Dr. Brenda Anderson, and Shareef credits that course and Dr. Anderson for helping give her the vocabulary she needed to articulate herself to government representatives. As she explains, “I had very limited knowledge on gender equity. The feelings I had— she helped me put them into words.”

The Luther College Medal of Distinction is given to one graduating student for the best academic record, leadership, community service, and commitment to inclusivity.

Anderson continued to mentor Shareef throughout her undergrad and even invited her as a guest speaker in her lectures. “Those experiences made me feel like I had something to say, I had a story, and I should share it. She’s definitely someone I’ve loved having in my corner,” Shareef says.

In a letter nominating Shareef for the Luther College Medal of Distinction—which she received— Anderson wrote, “Raiha is everything we work towards in our classrooms and hallways. We can be so very proud of how she has risen to the challenge of transforming our world for the better.”

“If I want to be the best lawyer in this field, I need to be a trauma-informed lawyer.”

Her time at Luther College High School and University also set her up for success at McGill. The selfdirected program sees her reading 100 pages per night, with no regular tests to keep students on track. “I have to keep myself in check. My work ethic and understanding of how to organize my time comes from my experience at Luther,” she says.

Shareef is now pursuing a law degree at McGill University. She

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DONOR IMPACT

EMPOWERING INDIGENOUS STUDENTS AT LUTHER COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

Thanks to the incredible generosity of an anonymous donor through the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation, we have established an Indigenous student bursary at Luther College High School.

This bursary provides a unique opportunity for Indigenous students seeking access to quality education.

It covers tuition, school supplies, bus passes, and meal plans, thereby removing any financial barriers.

Students receiving this bursary also benefit from Luther’s supportive environment and have access to other supports like counseling and academic guidance to help ensure they succeed.

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Since the establishment of this bursary, we have witnessed remarkable stories of resilience, growth, and achievement among our Indigenous students. Luther College helps to prepare students to navigate the challenges of higher education. But it’s the generous support of donors like this that has been instrumental in paving the way for a brighter future for these deserving young individuals.

The Indigenous student bursary has also enriched our broader school community, fostering a more diverse and inclusive environment. Thank you for helping us to create a society where all students have equal access to education. Together, we are building a more grace-filled, just, and joyful world.

PURSUING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE THROUGH AN ENRICHING, INNOVATIVE AND STUDENT-CENTRED EXPERIENCE

STRATEGIC THEME

LUTHER COLLEGE IS PLEASED TO REPORT ON THESE HIGHLIGHTS THAT ALIGN WITH THE FIVE STRATEGIC THEMES OUTLINED IN THE VISION 2025 STRATEGIC PLAN.

IB World School Luther College High School is an IB World School, and as such is evaluated every five years on the implementation of the IB Programme Standards and Practices, the aspirational agreements among IB World Schools on what high quality education means in practice. The evaluation process is intended to support the school’s ongoing development and not merely to evaluate compliance with IB requirements. LCHS earned praise in many areas, including the ways in which the school lives the IB mission, fosters internationally-minded people, communicates with stakeholders, develops relationships with the wider community, offers students a wide range of relevant athletic, cultural, and leadership/service experiences, and provides resources and support to teachers and learners. The report also supported areas that the school identified for future development.

Principal’s Gold Medal

Luther Medal of Distinction

The Principal’s Gold Medal is awarded to a graduating Luther College High School student with the greatest general proficiency in academic and co-curricular activities. The 2023 recipient was Richard Xu (pictured center).

The Luther Medal of Distinction was awarded to Raiha Shareef, BA in Psychology (Great Distinction). Other Luther students receiving Spring 2023 convocation awards were: Andreea Ababei, BScHons in Psychology (High Honours), receiving the Faculty of Science Dean’s Medal; and Mackenzie Evans, BScHons in Biology with a concentration in Cellular & Molecular Biology (High Honours, Co-op), receiving both the University Prize in Science and the Dr. Robert M. Agnew Memorial Award.

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STRATEGIC THEME

SUPPORTING THE WHOLE STUDENT TO REALIZE THEIR PURPOSE, PASSION, AND POTENTIAL IN THE WORLD

Six Indigenous graduates were presented with starblankets for the first time ever in our Closing Exercises.

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STRATEGIC THEME

El Salvador Mission Trip Seventeen students participated in a reverse mission trip to El Salvador in February – part of the Christian Ethics curriculum. The students learn about the culture and traumatic past of the El Salvadorians to better understand their own privilege and place in the world.

Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation

Queen City Pride Parade

The High School stayed open for the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation to attend an event at Government House to unveil a new monument honouring residential school survivors and performances that told Indigenous survivor stories.

Luther College was a Bronze Sponsor for the Queen City Pride Parade in June. There was participation from Board members, faculty, and students from both campuses, in one of the first public events marking the College’s support of the LGBTQ2S+ community.

As one of the school’s wellness activities, a school-wide Round Dance and Ceremony was held, led by Evan Whitestar, Keona Juhlin (one of our students) and the Buffalo Boys.

Annual Service Day Luther College High School students participated in the annual Service Day. This is an event where students volunteer for a service project of their choice within the community. Students also helped organize this community work all over Regina and on our campus.

Student Village Housing and Special Events For the Fall 2022 term, The Student Village housing residence at Luther’s university campus had 115 residents, which was the targeted goal set by the Recruitment & Residence project team. The residence staff have been planning and hosting residence events to make them more memorable and special for our residents, with the intent to redevelop a community for our resident students.

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STRATEGIC THEME

FOSTERING A DIVERSE, TRUSTWORTHY, AND RESPECTFUL WORKPLACE WITH ENGAGED FACULTY AND STAFF Elder Lorna Standingready

Employee Wellness

For the first time, Luther College has an Elder-in-Residence.

Elder Lorna Standingready assists in all programming to further decolonize all the University’s work.

Our newly developed Human Resources team adeptly staffed, supported, and aligned our most important asset and biggest resource, our people, with our most urgent strategic priorities, particularly as some roles have evolved over time. Add to that, coming out of a global pandemic, staff and faculty are commended for their resilience, professionalism, and the care they are providing to our students.

Elder Lorna is from Treaty 4 territory and is a ten-year Indian residential school survivor. Elder Lorna has dedicated herself to serving her community. She has volunteered with over forty organizations, and has also served as a board member for various provincial and federal organizations. Her story represents the power of resilience, cultural pride, and the interconnectedness of all.

Faculty and Chaplain Changes Academic Dean Yvonne Petry was reappointed to her position until June 30, 2024. Madame Nora Marpole was appointed as the Interim Principal for two years, July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025.

Head of School/Principal Dr. Mark Anderson retired after 35 years with Luther. Rev. Dr. Sarah Dymund became our Interim Chaplain at the University until June 30, 2024. She is also the Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church.

Research Highlights Luther College university faculty members conduct a wide range of research and publications in a variety of disciplines.

A few highlights from the year: • Dr. Brenda Anderson is part of a tri-provincial research group with the University of Winnipeg, University of Alberta and University of Regina that received a three-year grant for nearly $200,000. The title of the project is Metis Expressions of Spirituality and Religion Across the Homeland.

• Dr. Roger Petry participated in the Bridging the Water Adaptation Gap–Pathways to Adaptation for Vulnerable Regions meetings, following the awarding of a $2.4 million partnership grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council led by the University of Regina. Dr. Petry is a co-researcher on the five-year project working with teams in Saskatchewan, Uruguay, Argentina, and Chile.

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• Luther College is a recipient of over $200,000 in funding in partnership with the Business + Higher Education Roundtable (BHER), with support from the Government of Canada. It will allow the College to provide students with hands-on experience working in the community towards sustainability initiatives.

• Several faculty members at Luther College, including Dr. Nicole Hansmeier and Dr. Kaila Bruer, currently hold multiyear federal grants to support their research.

• Dr. Barbara Reul’s book Perfect Timing – Recollections of coping with cancer during a pandemic was nominated in two categories for the 2023 Saskatchewan Book Awards, the first Open Educational Resource to be nominated.

• Dr. Dorothy Lane published an article, “‘Unlikely Adventures’ in Sacred and Secular Space: India and the Sikh Diaspora,” in the International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage.

Non-profit and Voluntary Sector Studies Network The NVSSN hosted a community engagement session to talk about how to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) framework locally.

The funding for this event was provided by a grant held by two of our campus colleagues from the Faculty of Arts and the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy.

Luther College is the International Association of Universities lead on the UN Sustainable Development Goal #12 – “Responsible Consumption and Production”, helping build foundations for a thriving, more peaceful, sustainable planet.

STRATEGIC THEME

STEWARDING OUR RESOURCES TO CREATE A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

15th Annual Education for Sustainability Development Recognition Awards Luther College received two awards that recognize projects that educate, encourage, and engage others in sustainable development – meeting the needs of the present without comprising the future. The Dr. Garth Pickard Award for Post–Secondary Excellence in Education for Sustainable Development was awarded to reconciliation activity Project of Heart. It aligns with four Sustainable Development Goals: reduced inequalities; peace, justice and strong institutions; partnerships for the SDGs; and life on land.

The Non-profit and Voluntary Sector Studies Network and the Sask. Council for International Cooperation were jointly recognized for their work on the SDG Expo and SDG multiplier training. The SDG Expo was a come-and-go event where students visited with campus and community partners about using the goals to advance their work.

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DEVELOPING A LIFE-LONG CONNECTION WITH OUR COMMUNITIES Project of Heart Forty people from across the Regina area participated in a series of workshops in a unique program called Project of Heart at Luther College at the University of Regina.

Berbel Knoll with President Marc Jerry

Project of Heart commemorates the lives of children who attended residential schools, connects this history to ongoing systemic racism, and affects change towards the goal of reconciliation through activist work in the community. The program is an inquiry-based, hands-on, collaborative, intergenerational, artistic journey of seeking truth about the history of residential schools in Canada. In particular, the project studies the legacy and impacts of the Regina Indian Industrial School.

Mary Vetter with President Marc Jerry

2023 Distinguished Service Award Recipients The 2023 Distinguished Service Award recipients were Berbel Knoll and Mary Vetter. The award recognizes ongoing loyalty, commitment, outstanding contribution, and service.

Berbel Knoll was the High School’s first female principal in 1995 and had over a 30-year career at LCHS. Mary Vetter was the College’s first female science professor in 1984 and first female academic dean in 2005.

Luther College alumni in Calgary

Cross-Canada Alumni Tour President Marc Jerry and Director of Development Maureen Harrison held a cross-Canada alumni tour to engage our alumni communities (of both campuses): to share our new Vision/Mission/Values and Vision 2025 Strategic Plan, as well as connect personally with some of our major donors and community members. This series of alumni events focused on the new strategic plan.

Luther Bach Choir Under the direction of Luther alumnus and artistic director Michael Angell, the Luther Bach Choir resumed post-COVID with participation in the Perspective Music Festival. Luther’s portative organ was used with this concert, and Pastor Sarah preached for the Pentecost service along with the choir.

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BOARD OF REGENTS

BOARD OF REGENTS AS OF JUNE 30, 2023 The Luther College Board of Regents comprises the following individuals, who generously dedicate their time and effort to the governance of Luther College.

Janet Bjorndahl (U’79) Janet is retired from the I.T. industry, having worked for a variety of organizations from Augustana University College to Farm Credit Canada. She specialized in database design and data protection. She is an alumna of the University campus (U’79) with a double major in Mathematics and Computer Science. Janet has served on church boards and committees and as congregational treasurer.

Beth Drozda (HS’84, U’87) Beth is a Senior Human Resources Consultant with Access Communications and has worked in the HR field for 13 years. She has a Bachelor of Arts in French and Religious Studies, a Human Resources Advanced Certificate, and her Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation. Beth is an alumna of both the High School (HS’84) and the University (U’87) and has been in the Luther Bach Choir since 1989.

Daranne Harris (HS’95) Rev. Harris is pursuing her Ph.D. at the University of Calgary. Daranne is ordained by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) and graduated with a Master of Divinity from the Lutheran Theological Seminary. She is a former Pastor at Hope Lutheran Church (Calgary, AB) and was the Vice President of Bethany Care Society.

Daranne is an alumna of Luther College High School (HS’95).

Robert Davis (HS’04) Robert is the Vice President, Treasury at Conexus Credit Union. Robert earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Regina and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). He is a former Assistant Coach of the Luther Lions Senior Boys basketball team, and an alumnus of the High School (HS’04). Robert previously served on the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Society of Saskatchewan Board, and Association for Financial Professionals (AFPC) – Regina Inc. Board.

Lee Elliott - Treasurer Lee is the owner and CEO of End of the Roll Flooring in Regina, SK. He is also a lecturer in Finance and Entrepreneurship at the University of Regina. Lee has his MBA from the University of Regina and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Saskatchewan as well as a C.Dir. designation from McMaster University. Lee has previous board experience with the University of Regina Board of Governors, the Saskatchewan Science Centre, and with Prairie Valley School Division. Lee’s son is an alumnus of the High School and his daughter is a current student.

Helga Hein (HS’76) Helga is retired from a diverse career in communications/branding and facilitation. She has a Bachelor of Administration from the University of Regina and is an alumna of Luther College High School (HS’76). She has previous board experience with the Lutheran Theological Seminary, the University of Regina Alumni Association Board, and Tourism Regina.

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Victoria Mwamasika Victoria is currently the Pastor at Zion Lutheran Church in Weyburn, SK, with a Master of Divinity degree. She has previous board experience with LCBI and is the Chaplain of the Weyburn Branch No. 47 of the Royal Canadian Legion. Victoria graduated from a Lutheran high school and university in Tanzania and has experience with Lutheran institutions in Africa.

Dwight Nelson - Vice Chair Dwight is a retired Chartered Accountant and Certified Health Executive with 35 years of management experience in financial services and public sector administration. He was President & COO of Carewest Innovative Health Care in Calgary, AB for six years, and President & CEO of the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region for 12 years. Dwight has previous board experience with several national and provincial organizations, as well as the University of Regina. Both his children attended Luther College High School and one attended the University campus.

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Brennen Schmidt (HS’08) Brennen is a management consultant and thought leader on cybersecurity, emergency planning and crisis response.

He has advised public and private organizations across North America.

Brennen holds a Certificate in Public Relations and a Bachelor of Education, majoring in Business, Technology & Media Education from the University of Regina. His previous board and volunteer service includes Corporate Secretary for the MacKenzie Institute for the Study of Terrorism, Revolution and Propaganda, and citizen advisor for eHealth Saskatchewan. He is an alumnus from Luther College High School (HS’08).

June Schultz June Schultz, CPA, CMA, is a senior accounting and financial management executive with over 30 years’ experience.

Her previous Board and volunteer service includes the Senate Committee at the University of Regina, Treasurer at Christ Lutheran Church, Vice-Chair of The Casey Foundation, and ViceChair of the Registration Committee of CPA Saskatchewan. June also holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Saskatchewan. Her son was a student of Luther College at the University of Regina.

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Marie Shalashniy (HS’11) Marie is a lawyer and holds her Juris Doctor from the University of Saskatchewan, College of Law with a Certificate in French Common Law from the University of Ottawa. She also has a Baccalauréat en Éducation and Bachelor of Arts in French from the University of Regina. She currently serves on the board of the Canadian International Council and is Vice Chair of the Canadian Bar Association Saskatchewan Students South Section. Marie is an alumna of the High School (HS’11).

Gregory Swanson - Chair Greg is a retired lawyer after spending his 40-year career practising law. Greg is a graduate of the University of Regina (B. Admin) and earned his LLB from the University of Saskatchewan. He has previous board experience with the University of Regina Senate, the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation, and the Scandinavian Club of Regina, among others.

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Karl Tiefenbach (HS’73, U’76) Karl is retired from a 32-year career in petroleum refining at the Co-op Refinery Complex in Regina, SK. Karl previously served on the Regents from 2003-2013, including Chair from 2008-2012. He is an alumnus of the High School (HS’73) and University (U’76). Karl’s wife Kathy (HS’76) and their children are also Luther College alumni. Karl’s father, Arnold Tiefenbach, was a long-time faculty member from 1949-1969.

Jim Vadeboncoeur Jim is a Certified Professional Accountant, and a Certified Management Accountant. He has a 31-year accounting career and is currently working at Information Services Corporation in Regina, SK. Two of his children are High School alumni and another is a current student.

Andrea Wagner (HS’85, U’90) Corporate Secretary Andrea has a Master of Public Administration, and is currently working for SaskPower as an Organizational Change Management Consultant.

Andrea is an alumna of both Luther College High School (HS’85) and Luther College at the University of Regina (U’90, U’94). She has previous board experience with the MacKenzie Art Gallery, Planned Parenthood Regina, and Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.

LUTHER COLLEGE LEADERSHIP GROUP AS OF JUNE 30, 2023 Rev. Dr. Marc Jerry President

Angela Bethune, CMP Director of Communications

Jodi Kydd, BA, MHRM Director of Human Resources

Dr. Mark Anderson Head of School/Principal, Luther College High School

Brian Broqueza Director of Strategy & Business Development

Dr. Yvonne Petry Dean, Luther College at the University of Regina

Raymond Arscott, MBA, CPA, CA Director of Finance

Maureen Harrison, CFRE Director of Development

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FINANCIALS

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Luther College is able to operate both campuses through assistance from our generous donors.

Almost 12 per cent of 2022–23 operating revenues were from donations, which allows the College to offer scholarships and bursaries to assist as many students as possible to receive a Luther educational experience. Luther College’s operations continued to be impacted by the effects of the pandemic, as the number of international students was still low at the High School, and overall tuition at the University has not recovered to pre-pandemic levels. Our donors have allowed Luther College to remain financially sustainable as we work to rebuild enrollments.

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES FROM OPERATIONS ($000S) REVENUES Grants

7,510

Tuition Fees

5,919

Other Revenues

2,910

Ancillaries

3,104

Donations

2,529

TOTAL REVENUES FROM OPERATIONS

21,972

Other Revenues

Ancillaries

Grants

Donations Tuition Fees

Depreciation & Interest on Debt

EXPENSES Academic, Library & Student Services

10,555

Administration, Advancement & Communications

3,349

Physical Plant

2,596

Food Services

2,134

Depreciation & Interest on Debt

1,823

TOTAL EXPENSES

Food Services

Physical Plant

20,457 Administration, Advancement & Communications

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Academic, Library & Student Services

GENEROSITY

CELEBRATING GENEROSITY We are immensely grateful to each and every donor who contributed to Luther College in the past year. Your support has made a tremendous impact in helping us to achieve our mission of preparing students to be compassionate, creative, and critical thinkers.

Our operating budgets were especially tight in 2022–23 as we continued to recover from the pandemic and worked towards rebuilding our student numbers, which meant your donations were especially crucial.

DONATIONS RECEIVED IN 2022-23

541

ALUMNI, PARENTS, AND FRIENDS DONATED

AND TOGETHER HELPED TO RAISE

$2.75 million

LCHS Luther Fund Bursaries Scholarships A Time To Build Capital Campaign Restricted Donations Sponsorships TOTAL

Restricted Donations Sponsorships

Capital Campaign Scholarships

459,812 1,864,112 57,044 142,026 92,864 16,233 2,632,091

17% 71% 2% 5% 4% 1%

Luther Fund

Bursaries

Restricted Donations General Fund

LCUR General Fund Scholarships & Bursaries Restricted Donations TOTAL

13,672 98,105 6,692 118,469

12% 83% 6%

Scholarships & Bursaries

*note: total donations differ from the amount reported on the consolidated financial statements, as some are reported in other revenues and deferred revenue as required by accounting standards.

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GENEROSITY

THE IMPACT OF YOUR GIVING

It supports programs like athletics, music, drama, and the arts.

It helps us to upgrade our dorms, classrooms, lecture theatres, athletic fields, and sidewalks.

It helps Luther provide scholarships, bursaries, and financial aid to worthy students.

It enables us to hire and retain the best faculty and staff.

It helps us to upgrade our computer equipment, technology and security systems.

Financial Aid at Luther College Last year, nearly $850,000 was given out in bursaries and financial aid to qualified Luther students across both campuses. Over $320,000 of this was funded through donations to our annual appeal and contributions from individual donors and family foundations. A further $350,000 came from our endowment funds.

Financial aid is tied closely to our mission to be a community of care and is rooted in our call to love and serve our neighbours. Last year, 18% of Luther College students received financial assistance. We know our students come from diverse socio-economic backgrounds and we are committed to providing financial aid to ensure students have access to a Luther College education regardless of financial circumstances. In the spirit of reconciliation, the high school also offers two bursaries specifically for Indigenous students.

Planned Giving Planned Giving at Luther College has been instrumental over many decades in supporting facilities and programs.

The Visionaries’ Society formally celebrates those donors who have made their bequest intentions known to us. The generosity of those members of our community who have joined the Visionaries’ Society will be transformational to the long-term financial sustainability of the College. Planned Giving can leave a legacy for generations of Luther students to come.

$1.46M

The amount that we have received in bequest gifts since 1994.

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$20K-$500K

The range of bequests that have enabled Luther to provide scholarships and bursaries, and to build and renovate facilities.

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DONORS

2022–23 DONORS We are pleased to recognize the following donors who have contributed to Luther College between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of our reporting. If you feel your name has been omitted in error, please contact our office at 306-757-7399 and we will amend our online version of this report.

Thank you!

$100,000+

Dianne & Ben Gwaltney Ken & Marlene* Lee The Kramer Family

$50,000–$99,999

Merlis M. R. Belsher Dilawri Foundation Inter-City Gas Ltd. Don & Lydia* Olafson Tree of Life Foundation

$25,999–$49,999

Hertha Pfeifer Foundation Soren & Caroline Oberg Darann, Wendy & Jacob Sauer

$10,000–$24,999

Arlin Foundation Fritzler Family Foundation Graeme & Sandra Hepworth Bryan & Joanne Hillis The Rev. Dr. Marc & Marnie Jerry Mike & Jo-Anne Lee Lorne & Evelyn Johnson Foundation Henry Timnick Barry Vall & Donna Kilarski Sean Brown* Robert & Lois Vanderhooft Bud & Shirley Walker Peter A. Whitmore

$5,000–$9,999

Shirley Blythe Suzie Daum Lil Farley Harry Allen Ohrt Jim Ritenburg Ron & Elizabeth Shirkey Jennifer & Duane Schellenberg Cornelia Taschow-Graupe Ron Toews* Tim & Lori Wiens

$2,500–$4,999

Donald & Jane Booth Dreamseeker Foundation Kevin Gooding Volker Greifenhagen & Susan Cherland

Dennis & Beth Hendricksen Janet & Ron Kuchinka Bob Lemon Pat & Inger Marshall Colin & October McAllister Dwight & Christine Nelson Linda & John Nilson Nathan Persson Murray & Margaret Sihvon Speers Funeral Chapel/Lumbard Family A. Kent Symons Nancy Vancise Wajid Holdings Ltd. Renee Wilkinson Elaine Zinkhan-Turnbull Anonymous

$1,000–$2,499

Mark & Roxanne Anderson Holly Bardutz Joel Beres Blueplate Capital Inc Janet & Sterling Bjorndahl Daphne Bramham Brian Brewer Clay & Tanya Bromm Paul Kwan Hon Chan Lee & Alison Elliott End of the Roll Regina Kim & Chris Engen Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Larry & Gail Fry Alex & Janet Galarneau Dona Gritzfeld Darlene Harrison Amy Hillis Peter Hilsden Dallas & Sandy Howe Russel Husum in memory of Adolph Husum Carmen Johnson Ingrid Kaldor* Bette Klein Jim & Kathy Lee Marilyn & Don Lee Mona Leippi Gunter Mende Mark McCondach Joann Mundin Corinne Norbraten Vivian & Gerry* Norbraten Soren Nostbakken Bruce & Cherry Perlson Derek & Karla Persson Yvonne Petry & Gary Diver Queen City Dental RBC Dominion Securities Inc. Reid & Annabel Robinson John & Caroline Salaway

SaskTel Warren Sauder Max Schmeiser Daryl Shirkey Darren Smart Mackenzie Snitzler Alan Stall Bob & Laura Steadward Shawn Stieb Mike & Jan Stobbs Greg & Dianne Swanson Karl & Kathy Tiefenbach Margo Toole Clint Uhrich Universal Collision Centre Andrea Wagner & Don Hall Dr. Wanda M. Wenman Raynelle Wilson Barb & Dave Wright Anonymous (2)

$500–$999

Alex Akulov Gregory & Helen Akulov Awaken Wealth Management Ltd. Holly Budinski James Kwan-Lim Chan CIBC Commercial Banking Robert Davis Andrew Davis Peter Doepner Downtown Dental Centre Jan Ferguson Ben*, Darlene, Burton, Justin & Sarah Freitag Wendy Frejd GDM Oilfield Consulting & Services Ltd. Laurel Glanfield Kyla & Evan Graff Heidi & Otto Gudehus Steve Haddad Helga Hein Herb & Nadine Klassen Hill Avenue Drugs Ltd. Jason Cossette Sutton Group Results Realty Carol & Garry Korven Marvin Lange Rebecca Larson & Stephen Larson Dag & Bukky Lawale Luther University Student Association (LUSA) Mang Dental Group David McKenzie Erik Norbraten St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Regina The Optical Shoppe Roger Petry Verda Petry

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DONORS

2022–23 DONORS Saskatchewan Synod, ELCIC Brennen Schmidt June Schultz Eugene & Deb Seitz Don & Trudy Sjoberg SkyPark Regina Erica & Christopher Riggs Joanne Stan Morgan Herb Stoehr Lerissa Thaver Angela Tillier Timograce United Way East Ontario Greg Vall Peter Wang Byron & Frances Werry Colleen & Brandon Wilkinson Gary & Wendy Williams Tara Wohlberg Wayne Wyatt Jon & Aurora Vandall Anonymous (4)

$250–$499

Bert & Ruth Adema Morris & Betty Anderson Hal & Donna Baldwin Angela Bethune Linda Brookes Erwin & Gertrude Buck Michelle & Jerid Clark Helen & John Courtney Denro Property Management Ltd. (Country Club Estates) Alan Dill Lyndsay Duncombe Beth & Bradley Drozda Shannon Fink Patricia Frank Hugh & Jean Falconer Fund Alan & Mary Lou Hammond Maureen Harrison John Hukee Ryan Johnson Christine (Wright) Kahler Berbel & Alvin Knoll Jon-Scott Kohli Joan & Gary Kruger Jeannette Kuiper Jodi & Barry Kydd Sharon Leippi Sara Lohnes Alex MacDonald Derek Milen Donna Miller Eunice Misskey Victoria Mwamasika Daryl & Brenda Nelson

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Dwight Newman Michael O’Connor Lorna Pederson Luanne & Evan* Quick & Family Regina Police Association Gail Reitenbach Sharon Selby Jeanne Shami Nadine Sisk Erin Stepenoff Colleen Strauch TCM Financial Studio Jim & Terelyne Vadeboncoeur Ron Vasilash Jay Willimott Owen & Bonnie Winter Anonymous (4)

$10–$249

Abundance Canada Marsha & Jim Ackerman Oluwatoyin Adanlawo Busola & Adedamola Adeojo Blake Anderson Raymond & Michele Arscott Lynda Ast Audrey & Kevin Athmer G. Baker Richard Barnsley Mark Becker Valerie & Myron Becker Clair Belsher Elaine Bennett Fox Lynn Beres Marlene Betker Russ & Colette Bobowski Jane (Carpenter) Booth Ken & Mary Brown Irvin Brunas Janis Campbell Brenda & Michael Carlson Paula Champ Meeres Doreen Chappell Arnott Olive Chapman Henrik Cherland Meredith & Carl Cherland Sandra Child Christ Lutheran Church, Neudorf Jodi & Chad Christiansen Carol Cook Paul Cropper Joy Deering Leslie DeMars Dr. T. Bhanu Prasad Medical Prof. Corp.

Kris Dueck Robert & Dorothy Dunlop Hans Epp Kaye Evans

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Renita Falkenstern Rhonda Farley Dale Fleury Bernie & Chris Flynn Linda Ford Doug Foster & Darlene Lamla Martin Frankland Hertha Freitag Shirley & Mark Friel Michelle Friesen Sharon Fusilero Alyce Garratt Irene Garratt Susan Gatin Doris Geiger Sina Gillis Lyn Goldman, SOM, LLD Kevin Grant & Audrey Athmer Thelma & Don Grant Elizabeth & Don Greggain Allan Grundahl Meredith Grynspan Wayne Gwillim Suzanne & Ralph Guenzel Roger Gustafson Linda & James Gunningham Randy & Heather Haatvedt Marlene Hall Glen Hammond & Yasmin Lau Shelley Hanbidge Steve & Carla Harle Daranne Harris Tanya & Barry Healy The Hertz Family Doris Hesselink Miriam Hilderman Murray & Frances Hilderman Karla Hillis Margaret Anne Hodges-Willett Vern Hoff Joan Hoffman Marian Holobow Naomi Holobow Magdalene Horman Bob Hoult Paulette Hubbs Gary Hunter Glenda Hunter-Marquardt & Rod Marquardt Roger Huston Judi Ironside Robert & Violet (Krell) Jacob Stewart Jensen Ralph Johnson Larry Johnson Paige Johnstone Terry Kaminski Kyra Kane Norwood & Lois Kavanagh

DONORS

2022–23 DONORS David & Brenda Keeping Beth Kelln Alison Keramati Gord Kilarski Don & Pat King Linda Knoblauch Karen Knox Otto Kraft Helen Krozser Barb Krause-Snow & Martin Snow Lynda Kushnir & Ray Pekrul Serena La Posta Gary Lane Gerald Langner Donna Larsen Enid Lemke Bob Lewis Molly Loftsgard Omar Lopez Jones & Mariana Mora Dennis Lueck Dennis & Leone Lynnes Allison Mang & Ryan Debusschere Harvey & Marilyn McEwen Cameron McGonigal Carolynn & Alec McPherson Dean & Arita McPherson James Melville Margaret Merrifield-Daily Margaret Mickleborough Roland Miller Krista Milliken Norman Minor Ward Mintzler Steve & Marilyn Moberg David Morgan Siegrune Muffoletto Sheila Muhr Gail & Rick Murton Marjorie & Oli Narfason John Nelson Kelly Nelson Diane Neill

New Hope Lutheran Church Women V. Nicholson Susan Nurse & Darren Hector Dale & Linda Oblander Anastasia Okai-Brown Valerie Orb Nancy Ostime Pascal Oung Heather Pachiorka Stacy Packard Norma Pavely Berva & Don Pearce Heidi Pearson & Gordon Jones Cindy Pedersen Sharon Penner Barbara Phillips Ron & Margaret Plunz Michael & Joylene Popowich Ken Powers Karen Prior Bev Pyne Michael Reavie & Leah Hunter-Reavie Cathy Reed Donna Ratch Jason Roske Margaret Roth Rheanne & John Rowson Joy-Ell & Rainer Sahlmueller Alfred* & Vicky Sattler Nicole & Mark Sax Ed Schmidt Jan & Clarence Schmidt Shannon & Sheldon Schmidt Keith & Marlene Schneider Carol Schroeder Chris Senger Marie Shalashniy Folake Shobamowo Andrea Shoobert Bryan & Cyndi Sigurdson Patricia & Terry Simonson Nicole Singh

Lola & Adekunle Sotomi Erla Stevenson Fern Stone Sarah Stone Sharon Stuart Brian Stubbings Gladys & Fred Sykes Wei Bin Tan Ken & Shirley Taylor Elaine Thompson & Eustathios Markatos Shirley Thurm Ifeoma & Anthony Tony-Osondu Howard Ulmer Michael & Paula Van Vliet Bill Wagner Don & Anne Waite Darleen & Wilbert Walter Sally Wang Charlotte Watson Cheryl Weatherald Sandra & Mike Weatherald Arnold Werstler Ann Wiebe Stewart & Mary Anne Wilkinson Erin & Jason Woods Don & Wendy Wuschke Zihu Xu & Jinman Luo Lingna Yuan Qing Yu & Quan Qi Cicy Zhang Danhong Zhuang & Wumiti Maimaitituerxun Anonymous (15)

In Memory of Rev. Allan Christiansen Ben Freitag Bernice Vall Bertha Skogsrud (HS ‘45) Rev. David Ramsey Donald Grant Enid Miller Lydia Bramham

Mark Budinski (HS ’74) Mark Leupold Monica Kurtz Ralph Morley Randi Nilson (HS ’43) Richard Nostbakken Sean Brown (U ’14) Susan Blaine (HS ’58)

TRIBUTE GIFTS In Honour Alice Willett (HS ’19) Ken Lee The Rev. Dr. Marc Jerry Dr. Morris Anderson Tara Wohlberg (HS ’85) Dr. Mark Anderson

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REGINA

CANADA

Luther College is situated on Treaty 4 lands. These are the territories of the nêhiyawak, Anihšinēpēk, Dakota, Lakota, and Nakoda, and the homeland of the Métis/ Michif Nation. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.

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