Housing applications open for 2024-2025
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Housing applications for Fall 2024 are now available online through My.Wartburg. Once the form has been submitted, you can begin requesting roommates. All roommates must have accepted the requests to be added to the group. The housing form will close March 18, and lottery numbers will be sent March 19. Housing selection will be March 25-26. Please note the following changes for 2024-25:
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Knight's Village will be available to students going into their third, fourth, or fifth years. |
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Clinton, Vollmer, Slife, and Founders will be considered first-year housing. The only spaces available in these buildings for returning student selection are single rooms. |
Housing costs for 2024-25 can be found here.
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May Term housing extension requests due April 29
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On-campus housing is limited to students who are enrolled in at least one course for credit. Exceptions may be made if you are not enrolled in a course but are pursuing academic or professional goals through activities like substitute teaching, internships, or full-time employment. Decisions are made at the discretion of a group of professional staff in the Student Life Office.
Requests to remain on campus during May Term must be submitted in writing to residential.life@wartburg.edu by 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 29. If your request is denied and you are not registered for a May Term course, you will be asked to move out by 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 3.
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Women's basketball advances to Sweet 16
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Give your feedback on plant-based steak dishes
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Land Lovers will be on campus Friday, March 8, with samples of their 100% plant-based steaks. The following dishes will be available to sample from 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in Mensa:
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“Beef” Slider : Panini style sandwich with melted vegan cheese and shredded cow-free flanks, similar to barbacoa, in a slightly sweet barbecue sauce. |
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“Steak” Tikka Masala: Cow-free flanks marinated and cooked to tenderness in Indian masala sauce (non-yogurt, non-butter, vegan), served over basmati rice. |
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“Steak” Nachos: Cow-free flanks marinated in a spiced sauce, grilled, served over nacho chips and drizzled with vegan cheese. |
Please provide your feedback about these options for possible inclusion on our menu.
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Each year, the entire Wartburg family comes together to celebrate what makes this place special through an annual day of giving. Led by UKnight Day Champions, Wartburg Knights turn social media orange for 24 hours as we aim for our goal of 1,500 donors UKnighted. Save the date for this year’s UKnight Day: Thursday, March 21!
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Social Work Club seeks hygiene product donations
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The Social Work Club is having a hygiene drive in March. The group will collect hygiene items such as, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, brushes, etc. There will be boxes to collect these items in Mensa, Luther Hall, Old Main, the Science Center, and the W. All items will be donated to Friends of the Family, which helps support individuals experiencing homelessness or victims of crime.
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Dance Marathon seeks Push Day supply donations
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Travel abroad for May Term 2025
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Experience the world through a May Term 2025 travel course! Destinations include Cuba, Japan, Greece, Germany, the Netherlands, Rwanda, Costa Rica, the Bahamas, and Washington, D.C. Apply to use your Knight’s Experience funding of up to $1,500!
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Vogel Library publishes March newsletter
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The latest edition of The Searching Squirrel, Vogel Library’s newsletter, is now available. It includes information on the upcoming Mending Monday Kreativwerkstatt event, how you can follow along with the progress of the library’s strategic plan, and a spotlight on the second-floor display for Women's History Month.
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Scholarships, grants, fellowships, positions — you name it, we've got it.
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For 2024-25, a total of $7,000 is available to support activities/endeavors related to Germany and the German language. Applications for the full $7,000 will likely not be supported in full. Awards will be announced no later than April 12. This funding has previously supported enrichments to May Term trips, the German film festival, and student travel for study abroad and internships (but not individuals for May Term).
Applications due: March 29
Contact: Dr. Daniel Walther
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Gilman International Scholarships for Pell Grant Recipients
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Get help with the cost of an international May Term travel course or a semester abroad. Award amounts can be up to $5,000!
Contact: Kathleen Sihler, scholarship and fellowship adviser
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Job Shadowing with Orange Connection
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Orange Connection is a unique career-mentoring opportunity to build your network and gain specific knowledge about an occupation or career in which you are interested. Students are matched with a Wartburg alum to participate in job shadowing. Locations for Tour Week 2024 are Des Moines and Minneapolis (April 20-22). Cost is $100, which includes transportation, a two-night stay, most meals, and a fun activity. Your location will be determined by staff to give you the best job-shadowing experience available.
Applications due: Friday, March 8
Contact: Amy Tucker
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Student Senate Scholarship
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Any second- or third-year can apply. Two students will be awarded $500 each for the following academic year.
Applications due: 3 p.m. March 8
Contact: Dr. Michael Gleason, Katie Steinlage
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Live and learn in Denver, Colo., while gaining professional skills through an internship, student teaching, or field experience. This qualifies for the Knights Experience Fund one-time disbursement of up to $1,500.
Applications due: March 15
Contact: Luz Navarrete, program director
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10:15 to 10:35 a.m., Wartburg Chapel
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Prayer around the cross for the healing of nations.
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10:15 to 10:35 a.m., Chapel Commons
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Breakfast Club in the Chapel Commons.
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7:30 to 9:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth & Heritage Rooms
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Students, is your senior year flying by? Take a timeout to chill with your classmates at this new event. Grab your roommates and friends to share your best dance moves, sing a favorite song, take pictures together, and reminisce on your time at Wartburg. Questions may be directed to ellen.engh@wartburg.edu.
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9 p.m., Chapel Commons (lower level)
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Sanctuary is a casual service where all are welcome to relax and center themselves around God’s word in the midst of their busy weeks. Snacks are served at 8:45 p.m.
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11:30 a.m., Lilly Reflection Room or Chapel Garden
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11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Faculty Resource Room, Vogel Library
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Second-Year Faculty Workshop
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11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Faculty Resource Room, Vogel Library
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Carol Teare, Mark Welty, Janet Sanders, and Mariko Morita, members of the Cedar Valley chapter of the American Guild of Organists, will perform.
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Best Buddies/SAAC Kickball Tournament
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10 a.m. to noon, Hoover Fieldhouse
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Catholic Mass by St. Mary’s
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Knights to Know: Spotlight on Health Care
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Hear from Lt. Linette Ewing ’02, assistant professor of pediatrics and pediatric clinician; Dr. Shannon Neale ’87, family medicine practitioner and professor; and Dr. Gia Gray ’94, also a family medicine practitioner, about the joys and challenges of working in health care.
For more information, contact the Wartburg College Alumni & Parent Engagement Office at 319-352-8491 or alumni@wartburg.edu.
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3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Knights Ballroom
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This one-stop event is your checklist for all your graduation needs and questions, including cap and gown orders. Meet with seven different campus offices to make sure you’re ready to graduate. Email regoffice@wartburg.edu for more information.
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4 to 7 p.m, Kreativwerkstatt (Vogel Library, second floor)
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If you have clothes that are missing a button, have a seam popping, or are ripped, use the library’s sewing machines and sewing kit supplies to make them like new again! Assistance will be provided, along with snacks.
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Achievements and accomplishments
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Dr. Kuni Terasawa, associate professor of religion, presented "Interreligious and Transnational Solidarity of Religion as Resistance to Ultranationalist Populism in East Asia and the Pacific Rim" on Feb. 26 and "Nishida Kitaro: Kyoto School's Philosopher of Religion's Struggles with Secular Nationalism in Japan" on Feb. 29 at Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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March 6-8
Indoor Track (national qualifiers only): All day
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March 7-8
Women's Wrestling: All day
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Wartburg Fencing Club seeks members
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Interested in being a founding member of the Wartburg Fencing Club? Email the future club president, Rowan, at rowan.slaughter@wartburg.edu. No experience required.
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Ramadan accommodations available for students
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Students may request religious accommodations during Ramadan, a holy month of fasting and prayer from March 10 to April 9. You are encouraged to have this conversation before the month begins. Spiritual Life is available to support students with additional accommodations in collaboration with Student Life and Dining Services. Fill out this form so they know how they can best support you.
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Leadership and Service Award nominations open
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Nominations are now open for the 2024 Leadership and Service Awards:
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Nobility Award |
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Dell Awards for Peace & Justice |
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Dell Awards for Peace & Justice: Peacemaker |
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Outstanding International Senior Award |
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Outstanding Organization |
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Outstanding Organization Service Award |
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Outstanding Organization Advisor Award |
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Debbie Heida Award |
Nomination criteria and forms are available online. Deadline for submission is midnight Friday, March 8. These awards will be presented Tuesday, April 2. Email Kristin Teig Torres with questions.
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Lunchtime fitness classes offered
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The W is offering 30-minute group fitness classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Monica Neuendorf will offer Express Yoga Flow, a more relaxing and de-stressing practice, on Monday and Wednesday, while Libbey Werkman will challenge you on Friday with Yoga Sculpt. Email clay.cook@wartburg.edu or call 319-352-8460 with questions.
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Achievements and accomplishments
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The Juice is a weekly newsletter sent Mondays and other times as needed to communicate campus news and events. Most items will run twice, then continue to be available in the Information Center. See details about Juice and our campus email policies here.
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The deadline for submissions each week is 4 p.m. Thursday. Please keep items short, no longer than one paragraph.
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Direct questions to Alan Simmer in Marketing & Communication at ext. 8760 or via email. If you have an item that must run immediately, please contact Alan directly.
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