DECORAH, IA (06/13/2014)(readMedia)-- Luther College held commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2014 at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 25, in Luther College's Carlson Stadium.
Luther senior Solveig Entwistle of Bettendorf, Iowa, daughter of James Entwistle and Siv Saetre, graduated with the class of 2014. She majored in political science.
Luther senior Aaron Ford of Moline, Illinois, son of Chris and Laura Ford, graduated with the class of 2014. He majored in management.
Luther senior Jennifer Park of Bettendorf, Iowa, daughter of James and Dorothy Park, graduated with the class of 2014. She majored in chemistry.
Luther senior Cydney Roelandt of Davenport, Iowa, daughter of Bradley and Kelly Roelandt, graduated with the class of 2014. She majored in theatre/dance.
Luther senior Lucille Vens of Bettendorf, Iowa, daughter of Christine Little and Gregory Vens, graduated with the class of 2014. She majored in nursing.
Luther senior Brian Witte of Bettendorf, Iowa, son of Craig Witte, graduated with the class of 2014. He majored in social work.
Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin gave the commencement address, and was granted an honorary degree at the ceremony. 1966 Luther graduate Eugene Takle, director of the Climate Science Program and professor of atmospheric science and agricultural meteorology at Iowa State University, was also given an honorary degree
Eli Williamson, co-founder of Leave No Veteran Behind, was presented with the Luther College Young Alumni Award, which recognizes outstanding achievement of Luther alumni in their vocation or avocation that have graduated in the last 15 years.
Paul Esker was awarded the Luther College Jenson Medal; an award presented each year to an outstanding senior, selected by the graduating class, who best demonstrates the ideals of the college through service to students and the college community.
A national liberal arts college with an enrollment of 2,500, Luther offers an academic curriculum that leads to the bachelor of arts degree in 60 majors and pre-professional programs.
