April 18, 2008
(release courtesy of Dave Blanchard, Luther College sports information director)

DECORAH, IOWA . . . A special program to honor Bob Naslund, who is retiring this spring after 42 years of service to Luther College, will be held in the Nobel Recital Hall of Jenson-Noble Hall of Music on Sunday, April 27 at 1:00 p.m. A reception in the Mostrom-Bahe Lobby of Jensen-Noble Hall will follow.

All are invited to attend this program that will feature a power point presentation and guest speakers who will reflect on Naslund’s coaching and teaching career.

Luther College is a four-year liberal arts college affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America and is located in Decorah, Iowa. The Norse compete in 10 men's and nine women's intercollegiate sports.

As a member of the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) since 1922, the men have won 142 conference championships. In 1982 the IIAC expanded its championship sponsorship to include women's sports. During this time span, the women have won 56 team titles. Combined, the Norse have captured an unmatched 198 IIAC titles.

More information on Luther College athletics can be found on the athletic web site at http://sports.luther.edu.

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