| Valentine’s Day mail reminder |
In anticipation of the mail volume increases surrounding Valentine’s Day, the Mail Center would like to remind students, faculty, staff, and organizations that items sent through campus mail that are NOT in official campus mail envelopes, need to have:
- The recipient’s name and box number (or department), and
- Return department or box number.
Student box numbers can be found by using the directory on the InfoCenter. To avoid delays and additional charges, batches of more than 40 items for student mailbox delivery need to be given to the Mail Center in box number order (ascending or descending).
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| German-language film series |
| Wartburg College’s German-language film series, Profiles in Courage, continues Tuesday, Feb. 7, with a showing of “The Lives of Others.” The film, which will be screened with English subtitles, begins at 7:15 p.m. in WBC 116. The final film is “Jack” on Feb. 21. All screenings are free and open to the public. Students will introduce the film and lead a discussion following the viewing. Additional information is available at www.wartburg.edu/german-film/. |
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| Summer camp fair on Feb. 8 |
| Camp representatives from across the U.S. will be recruiting for summer employment Wednesday, Feb. 8, 11 a.m.-3 p.m, in the northwest foyer of Saemann Student Center. The fair is open to all students; no registration needed. Click here to see a list of camps that will be at the employment fair. |
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| Board game event |
| Invite a friend to join you for Game Knights on Thursday, Feb. 9, 7-10 p.m., in the McCoy rooms. Whether you like social, strategy, competitive, co-operative, or card games, we’d love to play with you! No prior game experience needed. Hosted by The Wartburg Store. |
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| Cookies of Kindness for Valentine's Day |
Order a cookie for a friend! Stop by the Student Center during lunch and dinner Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, Feb. 8-10. Cookies cost $1 each. Include a note that is uplifting or just plain kind. Cookies will be delivered Tuesday, Feb. 14. Direct questions to safe@wartburg.edu.
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| Sexy/OFFENDER gallery talk, reception |
| A gallery talk and artist reception will be Friday, Feb. 10, for Midwestern artists Ben Moore and Byron Anway, in conjunction with their exhibition, Sexy/OFFENDER. The painting collaboration mashes online image-based culture with 18th-century French portraiture and explores the topics of youthful indiscretion, deviance, online dating, and more. The artists will discuss their collaboration at 4 p.m. in the Waldemar A. Schmidt Art Gallery, with the reception following at 5 p.m. Both events are free and open to everyone. Refreshments will be served. Sexy/OFFENDER will be on display through Feb. 12. |
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| Blanket blessing and delivery |
| The “Blankets of Love” made on MLK Day will be blessed during worship Sunday, Feb. 12, 10:30 a.m., in Wartburg Chapel, and then delivered to Bremwood. The Bremwood kids will pick out their blankets at 2 p.m., and we’ll decorate cookies with them as well. If you would like to help with this event, email abigail.schaper@wartburg.edu. |
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| Adopt-A-Grandparent event |
| Adopt-A-Grandparent will be hosting its next large-group event in the Good Shepherd Chapel at Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 2 p.m. The group events are open to anyone who would like to spend time away from campus, interacting with residents at Bartels in Waverly. Come play games and enjoy a slower pace. Direct questions to rosa.kapparos@wartburg.edu. |
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| Apply to live in The Residence |
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Last week’s Juice included the wrong deadline for applications to live in The Residence during the 2017-18 academic year. Applications (available here) are due at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, to Whitney Baker. Sign-up for presentations will be open Monday, Feb. 13, in the Student Life Office, and suite presentations will take place Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, Feb. 20-22. |
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| Physics and Chemistry Demo Show on Feb. 11 |
The 10th annual Physics and Chemistry Demonstration Show will explore the wonders of the human body with an all-ages show Saturday, Feb. 11, at 7 p.m., in Neumann Auditorium. The event is hosted by the Wartburg Chemistry Club, Engineering Club and Society of Physics Students. Students and faculty will present hands-on activities in the Neumann Auditorium lobby for 30 minutes before and after the show. The event also will be available live and on demand via Knight Vision at www.wartburg.edu/knightvision.
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| VAC service opportunities |
Volunteers are needed for the following service opportunities through the Volunteer Action Center:
- Ten to 16 students are needed to help with the Shell Rock Elementary Carnival, Friday, Feb. 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Help run carnival games and socialize with kids. To sign up, email micky.bahlmann@wsr.k12.ia.us or vac@wartburg.edu.
- Four to six students are needed to help with youth room renovations at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Waverly on Saturday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m.-noon. Lunch will be served afterward. To sign up, email dani.vogel@stpaulswaverly.org or vac@wartburg.edu.
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| Deadline extended for Winter Break shuttle |
| Shuttle rides are available to all Wartburg students to use to travel to regional airports and bus stations around academic breaks. The deadline to purchase a seat for the Winter Break shuttle is Thursday, Feb. 16. Click here to see where shuttles will travel for each break. Each seat is one way (purchase both the “departure” and “arrival” seats for a round trip). Go to www.wartburg.edu/shuttle for more details, disclaimers, and to reserve a seat. Email shuttle@wartburg.edu with any questions, or call Student Life at 319-352-8260. Details about shuttle travel dates for the 2017-18 academic year will be posted soon! |
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| Phil and Lit Society |
The next winter term meeting of the Wartburg Philosophical and Literary Society is Friday, Feb. 10, at 4 p.m. in McCoy West of the Saemann Student Center. The speaker will be Dr. Charles Figura, professor of physics and director of the Platte Observatory. The tentative title of his presentation is Ask An Astronomer: All the Hottest Sexiest Most Interesting Discoveries You Always Wanted To Know About But Didn't Know Who To Ask.
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| 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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| 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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| Giant heart Valentine cookies |
| Order a giant heart cookie for your sweetheart through GET online ordering (order through the CATERING TAKE OUT store) now 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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| 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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| 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
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German film series: The Lives of Others
Feb. 7
Candlelight Dinner
Feb. 8
Summer camp fair
Feb. 8
Game Knights
Feb. 9
The Vagina Monologues
Feb. 9-10
Art Gallery talk and reception
Feb. 10
Unified Sports Day
Feb. 11
Adopt-A-Grandparent event
Feb. 11
Physics and Chemistry Demo Show
Feb. 11
"Blankets of Love" delivery
Feb. 12
Winter Break shuttle deadline
Feb. 16
The Residence application deadline
Feb. 17
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| Click here to view the full Wartburg events calendar. |
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