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The Juice (Faculty/Staff) - Sept. 26

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Sept. 26, 2022

Career & Internship Showcase set Oct. 6

The fall 2022 Career & Internship Showcase will be from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, in The W’s Hall of Champions. More than 80 employers, graduate schools, and service organizations will attend. All students are encouraged to polish up their resumes, dress for success, and engage with these professionals.

Kurtt remembrance planned Oct. 23

John and Laurel Kurtt will be honored during The Great Oktoberfest Remembrance and “Show and Tell” from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, at the Waverly Area Veterans Post. Photos, documents, memorabilia, and physical creations by John will be displayed. At 4:30 p.m., a Scripture reading and prayer will be held, followed by a few live musical numbers. In accordance with Oktoberfest tradition, German food and drink will be provided. RSVP your intentions, regrets, and memories on the John Kurtt “Tribute Wall” on the Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home website. A private family graveside interment for both Laurel and John will be held at a future date.

Update your Wartburg Alert account for Outfly announcement

Accounts for Wartburg Alert, the college's emergency notification system, must be updated each year to remain active. With an active Wartburg Alert account, you will be notified by text, email, or phone when an emergency arises on campus. This is also the earliest method of hearing the official Outfly announcement.

 

You are strongly encouraged to register at least one number for texts, which is the quickest and most reliable means of notification. To register, log in using your Wartburg credentials.

Register as an Alliance ally

Alliance, Wartburg’s LGTBQ+ student organization, is updating its list of faculty and staff allies who can be contacted for support and advice. If you would be willing to add your name, please email mariah.birgen@wartburg.edu with your contact information.

Learn more about student debt relief
You may have heard about a recent Student Debt Relief Plan that includes one-time student loan debt relief. If you have a federal loan that is still outstanding and was given to you before July 1, 2022, you might qualify. Use this informational site to get answers to your questions and prepare yourself to take action as early as next month.
Win cash in study away photo contest
Did you participate in a study abroad program, May Term trip, student-led service trip, Wartburg West, or the Des Moines Urban Studies program between Sept. 1, 2021, and Aug. 31, 2022? Share your most vivid photo of your travels and a short reflection on your experience by Sept. 30 to win one of four cash prizes! Submit your entry at www.wartburg.edu/photo-contest.
Sign up for Homecoming & Family Weekend activities

Parade
Join the parade! Student organizations and local businesses can have a float in the parade at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. You will be emailed more details when you submit your application.

Window Painting Spirit Contest
Show your Knight pride in the Window Painting Spirit Contest. The top three student windows will receive cash prizes of $200, $100, or $50. Painting supplies will be provided and can be picked up in the Alumni & Parent Engagement Office on Sept. 29 and 30. Registration for the contest closes Wednesday, Sept. 28.

Reverse tie-dye sponsorship
A new event this year will give students the opportunity to bleach dye (reverse tie-dye) T-shirts donated by student organizations and departments. If your organization or department does not have any T-shirts to donate, the Homecoming Committee is open to other ideas or activities your organization could host at this event. Register to donate shirts or participate in another way.

You can pick up Homecoming shirts and stickers from the Homecoming Committee, which will table outside the Mensa stairs Tuesdays and Thursdays through Oct. 6. If you have any questions, email homecoming@wartburg.edu.

Win Tai Verdes tickets this afternoon

Tickets are still available for the 2022 ETK Large Event, Tai Verdes with opening act Running Lights, which will be Saturday, Oct. 8.

 

Tune in to KWAR 89.9 today from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for free ticket giveaways! Follow @etk_wartburg for more concert giveaways and to keep up to date on Large Event information.

Tri-Beta plans blood drive Sept. 29

Tri-Beta is hosting a blood drive on campus in Cardinal Commons from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29. Anyone is welcome to come and donate blood.

Wartburg archives to close Oct. 3-24
The Wartburg College Archives and the Archives of Iowa Broadcasting will be closed and inaccessible Oct. 3-24, as Kay Grisgby, the Grant Price Endowed Archivist, will be traveling internationally. If you have archival research questions or would like to view materials, please email kay.grigsby@wartburg.edu and she will address your request when she returns.
Consumer information available
The U.S. Department of Education requires institutions receiving federal funding to provide notice regarding the availability of consumer information. The information includes general college facts and statistics, financial aid assistance, annual security report, copyright infringement, and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act policies. Faculty and staff can find the information at www.wartburg.edu/consumer-information. Contact the Financial Aid Office with questions or requests for a paper copy.

SPIRITUAL LIFE & CAMPUS MINISTRY

Weekday Chapel services
Weekday Chapel services are from 10:15 to 10:35 a.m. each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in Wartburg Chapel. Chapel time is a brief opportunity to gather with students, staff, and faculty to reflect on God and faith. Mondays feature faculty and staff faith stories and blessings, Wednesdays include Holy Communion to which all are welcome, and Fridays have Senior Chapels.

Upcoming speakers:
Monday, Sept. 26: Dr. Kristin Wendland
Wednesday, Sept. 28: the Rev. Halcyon Bjornstad
Friday, Sept. 30: Owen Grover, Senior Chapel

Each month will have a prayer focus. In September, please join us in praying for all students, faculty, and staff in these areas: education, music education, the Academic Resource Center, the Student Success Center, the dean of students, Residential Life, RAs and orientation staff, Counseling Services, and all first-year students.
Sanctuary on Wednesdays

Sanctuary is a casual service that takes place Wednesday nights. All are welcome to relax and center themselves around God’s word in the midst of their busy weeks. In September, service begins at 9 p.m. outside the Chapel tower (rain site: Chapel Commons, lower level), with snacks served beforehand at 8:45.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Men's Soccer vs. UW-Whitewater
Monday, Sept. 26

S.A.F.E. Candlelight Vigil
Monday, Sept. 26

Presidential Forum
Tuesday, Sept. 27

Volleyball vs. Grinnell
Tuesday, Sept. 27

Keep on Learning: Exploration of Music
Thursday, Sept. 29

First Seven-Week Course:
Last Day to Declare P/D/F

Friday, Sept. 30

Women's Tennis vs.
Nebraska Wesleyan & Buena Vista

Saturday, Oct. 1

Volleyball vs. Nebraska Wesleyan
Saturday, Oct. 1

Cross Country: Dan Huston Invite
Saturday, Oct. 1

Football vs. Loras
Saturday, Oct. 1

Men's & Women's Soccer vs. Simpson
Saturday, Oct. 1

Honor Orchestra Festival Concert
Saturday, Oct. 1

Wartburg Chess Club
Saturday, Oct. 1

ATHLETIC TRAVEL

Women's Soccer
Wednesday, Sept. 28: Depart at 1:30 p.m.
to UW-La Crosse

Women's Tennis
Tuesday, Sept. 27: Depart at noon to Loras

Bowling
Friday, Sept. 30: Depart at 2 p.m.
to Wauwatosa, Wis.

PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Request cash advances, bags for Homecoming by Oct. 7
Cash advance and cash bag requests for Homecoming & Family Weekend events need to be submitted to the Business Office (LH 212) by Friday, Oct. 7; sooner is always appreciated.
Knight Vision switches platforms
Vimeo recently purchased LiveStream, the company that hosts Knight Vision streams of games, concerts, and other events. As a result, Knight Vision is in the process of switching to Vimeo. All live streams will continue to be available from www.wartburg.edu/knightvision. Archived streams will be available after the conversion is complete.
Student payday shifts to 14th of each month
Student employees are now paid monthly on 14th of the each month rather than the 15th. If the 14th falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or federal holiday, student payday will be moved up to the preceding business day. For those students that have work hours Sept. 1-30, they will receive their wages on Friday, Oct. 14. See a schedule of upcoming student employee paydays.
Donate gloves in honor of President Neiduski

Wartburg is collecting gloves of all kinds in connection with the inauguration of President Neiduski, a certified hand therapist. All types of gloves will be accepted — winter, sports, safety, etc. — and will be distributed in Iowa and, when possible, at locations served by our Service Trips program. Bring a new or gently used pair of gloves to the football game on Oct. 8 or 15 or leave a donation at bins in The W, near the Info Desk, or outside the Konditorei.

S.A.F.E. Candlelight Vigil set Sept. 26
Suicide Awareness for Everyone (S.A.F.E.) will host a candlelight vigil for Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, on the campus mall in front of Old Main. The rain location will be Chapel Commons. All are welcome to participate in this night of remembrance, and the S.A.F.E. Exec Team will be available to provide support afterward for any who would like it. Email questions to safe@wartburg.edu.
Advisers needed for service trips
Love to travel and give back to new communities? Service Trips is an on-campus organization that provides opportunities for groups of students and an adviser to travel and volunteer in different parts of the U.S. The first trips head out during Fall Break, Oct. 27-30. New advisers are always welcome. If you are interested in being considered for a future trip, fill out the form. Email servicetrips@wartburg.edu with any questions.
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