Monday, Sept. 6, is Labor Day. A reminder that even though Wartburg does hold classes on Labor Day, the Mail Center will have no mail or courier delivery on Sept. 6. The Mail Center will still be open for package pickup.

 

CHATS open forum discussion Tuesdayissing table ban

CHATS, an open forum discussion with students, Dean Dan Kittle and the Student Life staff, will be held Tuesday, Sept. 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Student Center ballrooms. Topics are determined by the students in attendance but may include COVID-19 policies, the start of the school year, Residential Life, student orgs, student activities and DEI efforts. All students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend. You may bring your lunch.

The W fall fitness scheduleissing table ban

The fall group fitness schedule at The W has officially begun as of Sept. 1! Pricing is $7 a month or $20 for four months for students and members for UNLIMITED classes. One free class is also offered before committing to a class more long term. Sign up can be done at The W front desk or by calling 319-352-8311. Find all of the fitness options at this link.

For any other questions please email clay.cook@wartburg.edu.

Do you anticipate and hope to travel internationally this year? If you have a passport, check your passport expiration date as soon as possible. Passports need to be current at least six months after your expected date of return, and have at least two blank pages. No passport, or have an expired passport? Passport processing now takes at least five months. Start your application or renewal now at this link or contact the Recorder’s Office at the Bremer County Courthouse at 319-352-0340. A current passport is mandatory for any international travel.

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Welcome (new arrivals):

Heidi Parker, Information Literacy and Technology Librarian, 8/1/21

Jess Simmons, Area Coordinator, 8/2/21

Benjamin Woods, Assistant Sports Information Director Intern, 8/4/21

Ryan Wegner, Director of Campus Security and Safety, 8/16/21

Karen Grigsby, Grant Price Endowed Archivist, 8/18/21

Jami Dare, Dining Services Special Events Associate, 8/23/21

Linnea Kangas, Sports Information Director, 8/23/21

Tami Ulrich, Assistant Manager of Dining Services, 8/23/21

Kyle Squires, Retail Associate, 8/23/21

Ethan Blass, Assistant Professor of German, 8/23/21

Kristopher Blanchard, Assistant Professor of Accounting, 8/23/21

Rebecca Nederhiser, Visiting Assistant Professor of Music, 8/23/21

Molly Doran, Assistant Professor of Music, 8/23/21

Tyler Graff, Assistant Professor of Psychology, 8/23/21

Travis Endicott, Assistant Professor of Political Science, 8/23/21

Corey Hoefer, Office Coordinator for Alumni & Parent Relations, 8/23/21

Sarah Waldorf, Assistant Professor of Education, 8/24/21

Chris Parsons, Maintenance Staff, 8/30/21

 

Promotions/new titles:

Jen Sassman, Executive Director of Financial Aid, 8/1

Sheila Kittleson, Executive Director of Wartburg-Waverly Sports & Wellness Center and Senior Women's Administrator for Athletics, 8/1

Ryan Callahan, Interim Director of Athletics, 8/1/21

Matt Wheeler, Assistant Head Football Coach, 8/1/21

Rick Willis, Vice President for Student Recruitment, 8/1/21

Bethany Brooks, Interim Director of Annual Giving, 8/1/21

Matt Tschetter, Defensive Coordinator, 8/1/21

Susan Galloway, Dining Service Manager and Student Employment Coordinator, 8/2/21

Chris Fosselman, Dining Services Nutrition Advisor & Office Administrative, 8/16/21

Doug Koschmeder, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, 9/1/21

Derek Solheim, Associate Dean of Students, 9/1/21

Lindsey Leonard, Assistant Dean of Students, 9/1/21

Kristin Taphorn, Associate Director of Admissions, 9/1/21

Jay Boeding, Senior Gift Planner, 9/1/21

MaTina Clark, Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions, 9/1/21

Chris Knudson, Chief Marketing Officer & Director of Marketing and Communication, 9/1/21

Tricia Coleman-Waterbury, Assistant Professor of Social Work, 9/1/21

 

Farewells (departures and retirements):

Edith Waldstein, Vice President for Student Enrollment, 8/2/21 (retirement)

Samuel Smith, Cleaning Staff, 8/4/21

Rob Ruchotzke, Director of Annual Giving, 8/11/21

Lisa Arnold, Executive Director of Business and HR, 8/13/21

Katie Kreis, Communications Associate, 8/13/21

David Ralston, Security Officer, 8/17/21

Andrew Streitel, Interim Sports Information Director, 8/20/21

Amandajean Nolte, Information Literacy Librarian, 8/20/21

Carrie Poppen, Cook, 8/23/21

Greg Westendorf, Lead Groundskeeper, 8/27/21

Kimberly Folkers, Associate Professor of Business Administration, 8/31/21 (retirement)

Rita Jensen, Associate Professor of Education, 8/31/21

Lynn Peters, Associate Professor of Social Work, 8/31/21 (retirement)

Ted Reuter, Professor of Music, 8/31/21 (retirement)

Sam Stapleton, Assistant Professor of Music, 8/31/21

Matt Zart, Associate Professor of Chemistry, 8/31/21

Yvonne Losch, Assistant Professor of German, 8/31/21 (retirement)

Don Meyer, Senior Gift Planner, 9/1/21 (retirement)