| Nominees sought for Wartburg Medal |
Each year Wartburg recognizes individuals who have provided significant service, over a sustained period of time, to the college. The Wartburg Medal typically is presented each fall at Opening Convocation. We invite members of the Wartburg faculty and staff to nominate individuals or couples to receive this honor for 2017. The award description, guidelines, and a list of past recipients can be found at www.wartburg.edu/wartburg-medal-recipients/. Click here to download a nomination form. Nominations are due to the President’s Office by March 3.
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| Realignment in the Business and HR-Payroll Offices |
Driven by the revenue-enhancement and expense-saving process, the Business and HR-Payroll Offices are undergoing a realignment to streamline processes, increase revenues and decrease expenses that will provide approximately $110,000 in annual “net” savings. As part of that realignment, there will be a search for an Asset & Internal Control Manager position in the Business Office and a Human Resources & Payroll Assistant position in the HR-Payroll Office. This realignment impacts other positions within these two offices as well, all of which will allow more time to be focused on increasing revenues and decreasing expenses, such as:
- reducing bad debt expense
- utilizing more purchasing consortium arrangements, thus decreasing expenses
- adding more resources to rental property management, thus increasing revenues and decreasing expenses
Additional information will be shared in the upcoming months as various job duties change in these offices.
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| Vander Plaats, Red Wing event canceled |
The event featuring Bob Vander Plaats, CEO of The Family Leader, and Donna Red Wing, former One Iowa executive director, set for Tuesday, Jan. 31, hosted by Wartburg College Republicans, has been canceled. The group hopes to reschedule, but no details are available at this time. Direct questions to emily.laudner@wartburg.edu.
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| Math, Computer Science & Physics Department Seminar |
| The next Math, Computer Science & Physics Department Seminar will be Tuesday, Jan. 31, 11:30 a.m., in SC 134. Dr. Ben Bousquet, associate professor of physics, will discuss recent highlights and discoveries from the world of physics. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served. |
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| Phil and Lit Society |
| The next meeting of the Wartburg Philosophical and Literary Society will be Friday, Feb. 3, 4 p.m., in McCoy West. The speaker will be Dr. Erika Lindgren, associate professor of history. The title of her talk is Vikings in the Scottish Isles. |
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| The Vagina Monologues performances |
| Performances of The Vagina Monologues will take place Thursday, Feb. 9, and Friday, Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m., in the Lyceum. The Vagina Monologues is a student-run stage production that dives into the mystery, humor, pain, power, wisdom, outrage, and excitement buried in women’s experiences. Tickets for the performances are $5, and all proceeds will be donated to Cedar Valley Friends of the Family. Please join us in celebrating our 11th year of presenting work based on the lives of real women written by Eve Ensler and retold by your peers. Direct questions to the student directors, abigail.wetzler@wartburg.edu or emma.evanspeck@wartburg.edu. |
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| Giant heart Valentine cookies |
| Order a giant heart cookie for your sweetheart through GET online ordering (order through the CATERING TAKE OUT store) beginning Wednesday, Feb. 1, through Tuesday, Feb. 14. The cookies will be available for pick up in the Den. The cookies can be decorated with your choice of message: “Happy Valentine’s Day,” “Be My Valentine!” “Hugs & Kisses,” or “I Love You!” If you have questions or would like to add a personal message, call the dining office at (319) 352-8303. |
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| Donate dresses to Prom’s Closet |
Say yes to donating your dress! Donate your gently used formal dresses, shoes and accessories to give girls in our community an affordable way to enjoy their prom night. The Wartburg drop-off location is the Volunteer Action Center in Student Saemann Center, which will accept donations until Monday, Feb. 20. Direct questions to vac@wartburg.edu.
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| Study Abroad Photo Contest winners |
Congratulations to the 2016 Study Abroad Photo Contest winners:
- 1st Place: Carly Kuhtz
- 2nd Place: Madelyn Carlson
- 3rd Place: Mackensie Sauerbrei
- Student Choice Award: Caleb Milius
- Faculty/Staff Choice Award: Katie Bender
Check out the winning photos outside The Den. Thank you to everyone who submitted their great photos! Read the stories behind the winning photos and discover more about Study Abroad at www.wartburg.edu/study-abroad.
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| Sign up for Candlelight Dinner |
Sign up for the Candlelight Dinner hosted by The V-Day Campaign on Wednesday, Feb. 1, and Thursday, Feb. 2, from 5:15 to 7 p.m., in Mensa. The Candlelight Dinner will take place Wednesday, Feb. 8, 6:30 p.m., in the Heritage Ballroom. The V-Day Campaign will discuss their organization while students, faculty, and staff mingle over dinner. The cost for students with a board plan is $2. Pay with points or cash at the time of sign up. Off-board students also may attend, and their cost will be $10 at the time of sign up. Special dietary considerations will be taken into account.
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| Baldwin Leadership Fellows sought |
| The Institute for Leadership Education at Wartburg seeks your assistance in the selection of first-year students to serve as Baldwin Leadership Fellows. Please click here for more information and a link to the nomination form. |
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| Library extends Saturday hours |
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In response to student feedback, Vogel Library has extended its Saturday hours. For the remainder of Winter Term, the library will be open from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Sunday hours will remain the same, 1 p.m.-midnight. Direct questions to Mary Reding. |
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| Dance Marathon Pizza Ranch fundraiser |
| Wartburg College’s Dance Marathon will be having multiple Pizza Ranch fundraisers in the upcoming weeks. When you eat at Pizza Ranch in Waverly, Dance Marathon will get a portion of the proceeds as well as tips. Fundraising nights are Jan. 30 and Feb. 6, 13, 20, and 22. |
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| See past announcements |
Visit the InfoCenter to see previous editions of The Juice for details on the following:
- New shuttle program for student travel
- Websites to bookmark
- New way to make maintenance requests
- KnightVision streaming schedule
- Leadership and Service Award Nominations (due Feb. 3)
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German film series
Jan. 31
Leadership and Service Award nominations due
Feb. 3
The Vagina Monologues
Feb. 9-10
Unified Sports Day
Feb. 11
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| Click here to view the full Wartburg events calendar. |
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