| Faculty congratulations |
The Board of Regents recently granted tenure and emeritus status to several professors. Please join us in congratulating:
- Dr. Rachel Clark, English and modern languages, who was awarded tenure and promoted to associate professor;
- Dr. Kelly Faga, education, who was awarded tenure;
- Dr. Roy Ventullo, biology, who was approved for emeritus status;
- Dr. Brian Jones, religion, who was approved for emeritus status; and
- The Rev. Dr. Judith Jones, religion, who was approved for emeritus status.
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| Special topics social work courses |
The Social Work Department is excited to offer the following special topics courses during the 2017-18 academic year:
- Fall 2017 – SW 250: Mental Health (with adjunct Kate Haberman, a clinical mental health social worker who practices in Waverly), Mondays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
- Winter 2018 – SW 250: Veterans and Military Families, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:35-11:15 a.m. (participation with Retrieving Freedom service dogs is part of the class).
- May 2018 – SW 204: American Sign Language, Monday through Friday, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Direct questions to Dr. Tammy Faux.
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| Senior chapel sign-up for 2017-18 |
Juniors, consider sharing yourself with the Wartburg community through a senior chapel. The sign-up sheet is located in the Chapel narthex, or email kathy.liddle@wartburg.edu.
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| Spread the Word to End the Word |
Help Best Buddies to "Spread the Word to End the Word." Join us in an ongoing campaign to stop the use of the R-word and pledge #Respect for everyone.
- Monday, March 20: Watch Born This Way, 7-9 p.m., in WBC 214 (Buckmaster)
Born This Way is a show that follows a group of seven young adults born with Down syndrome as they pursue their passions and lifelong dreams, explore friendships, romantic relationships, and work, all while defying society’s expectations. Episodes will be followed by some dialogue.
- Tuesday, March 21: Disability Awareness Night, 7-9 p.m., in McCoy West
There will be stations set up for people to experience what it is like to live with various disabilities.
- Wednesday, March 22: Pledge Party, 7-9 p.m., in Cardinal Commons and Grossman 131
Enjoy karaoke, root beer floats, and various get-to-know-you activities. We also will make posters to set up around the community to raise awareness beyond campus.
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| The library of YOU |
Visit the library during Culture Week, March 19-24, and draw anything that represents your culture and/or identity on our giant canvas! Students, faculty, staff — anyone who is part of the Wartburg family. Direct questions to jill.westen@wartburg.edu.
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| Change to World War I film discussion series |
The World War I film series has a minor change with the March 21 film Sergeant York, which has been moved to Tuesday, April 4. Students, faculty, and staff are reminded of the showing of Warhorse on Tuesday, March 28, at 7 p.m., in Patriots Hall, 1300 Fourth St. NW, Waverly. The film series commemorates the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. Wartburg College humanities and social work faculty members are partnering with the new Waverly-area veterans post. All area veterans and their families also are invited to view the films and discuss their reactions. Access to these films is made possible by funding from the Harry & Polly Slife Professor in Humanities, historian Dr. Terrence Lindell, and the Slife Institute for Social Work.
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| Kammerstreicher spring concert |
| The Wartburg Kammerstreicher (“chamber strings”) will present its spring concert, A Time to Dance, on Friday, March 24, at 7:30 p.m., in the Wartburg Chapel. The program will feature dance-inspired music from around the world by Brahms, Dvorak, Piazzolla, and others. Admission is free. |
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| Game Knights |
Invite a friend to join you for Game Knights on Thursday, March 23, from 7 to 10 p.m., in the McCoy rooms. Whether you like social, strategy, competitive, cooperative, or card games, we’d love to play with you! No prior game experience necessary. Hosted by The Wartburg Store.
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| 2017-18 housing sign-up |
Here are the remaining sign-up nights for 2017-18 housing:
- 6- and 8-person suites (Grossmann, Lohe): Monday, March 20, 7 p.m., Neumann Auditorium
- 4-person suites (Grossmann, Lohe, Manors, Complex, Founders): Tuesday, March 21, 7 p.m., Neumann Auditorium
- Doubles and triples (Manors, Founders, Complex, Clinton, Lohe, Grossmann): Wednesday, March 22, 7 p.m., Neumann Auditorium
Direct questions to cassandra.hales@wartburg.edu.
Please click here for specific sign-up nights as well as floor plans for the different buildings.
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| Green tip of the week |
Skip the bottled water! Try these tips instead:
- Use a water filter to purify tap water instead of buying bottled water. Not only is bottled water expensive, but it generates large amounts of container waste.
- Bring a reusable water bottle, preferably aluminum rather than plastic, with you when traveling or at work.
- When you do purchase bottled water, be sure to recycle the bottles when you are done.
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| Phil and Lit Society |
Barbara Fedeler, professor of art and recipient of the Dr. Peggy and Kendall Pruisner Scholarly and Creative Activity Award, will present her research, Landscapes of Northeast Iowa: Adjusting for the Lens of Time, during the Wartburg Philosophical and Literary Society meeting Friday, March 24, at 4 p.m., in McCoy West. All are welcome.
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| Posekany literacy awards |
Education Department and Education Unit faculty and students accepted into the Teacher Education Program (TEP), as well as Reading Endorsement students not admitted to the TEP, are eligible for special funding to attend the Iowa Reading Association ESEA Title 1 Conference June 27-28 in Ames. Early-bird registration fees range from $30-$190, and registration is open through Friday, March 31. Wartburg registrants may request reimbursement from the Institutional Advancement Office in Luther Hall (contact Suzie Kramer, 352-8495, for information). These literacy awards are available through the generosity of Leonard and Carol Posekany, parents of Education Department emeritae faculty Dr. Susan Sherwood and Dr. Peggy Pruisner. Click here for more information on the Iowa Reading Association ESEA Title 1 Conference.
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| IMpower seeks volunteers |
| IMpower is an empowerment movement designed to help elementary-aged girls keep their self-esteem and dignity while transitioning through childhood. IMpower is looking for more female volunteers for the last session of the year, which starts Monday, March 20, for the Waverly group and Monday, March 13, for the Charles City group. Volunteers will go into elementary schools and teach provided curriculum to a group of girls for one hour. If you are interested, email Jenna Haglund. |
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| RICE Day schedule |
| The RICE Day schedule is posted at www.wartburg.edu/rice. A PDF of the final program will be posted in April. |
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| Outstanding Faculty and Staff Award Reception |
| All are invited to attend the Outstanding Faculty and Staff Award Reception, honoring 2016-17 recipients Bernard Holland and Ramona Bouzard for their hard work and dedication to Wartburg College. This will be a come-and-go event Tuesday, March 21, from 3 to 4:30 p.m., in the Castle Room. There will be snacks and refreshments provided. Direct questions to senate@wartburg.edu. |
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| BSU T-shirts |
Black Student Union will be selling T-shirts for $5 (cash only). If you would like to purchase a shirt, email BSU@wartburg.edu.
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| Join Dance Marathon’s executive team |
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Dance Marathon is looking for individuals for the 2017-18 executive team. Applications can be found here and are due Friday, March 31. Additionally, interested applicants are encouraged to attend an executive team meeting, held every Thursday at 7 p.m. in WBC 101. Direct questions to wcdm@wartburg.edu. |
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| Student teachers meeting |
| There will be a meeting for all 2017-18 elementary and secondary student teachers on Thursday, April 6, at 11:30 a.m., in Old Main 200. The meeting will last approximately 45 minutes and you will be given your placements and cooperating teachers. Music student teachers will have a separate meeting with music faculty. |
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| Mail Center now accepts All Campus Spending |
| The Mail Center now accepts All Campus Spending in payment for stamps, envelopes, packaging, and metered postage. ACS funds can be added to your account in the Business Office, Dining/ID Office, or online through your personal GET account. Cash and checks also still are accepted payment methods for mail services. For information about ACS, click here. |
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| Funding opportunity for 2018 May Term in Germany |
Earn a financial award for GER260/261 in May 2018!
- Covers from one-fourth up to max of one-half of trip cost (depending on price and number of awards)
- Eligibility: First-/second-year status (May 2020 or 2021 graduation date)
- If you receive grant, must take and pass appropriate German course in year following May Term immersion (AY 2018-19); as proof, must register in AY 2017-18 for German course in following year (18-19).
Contact Dr. Daniel Walther with questions.
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| Research participants needed |
Student participants are needed for the following research projects:
- Participate in student-led research regarding the process of reintegrative shaming in response to sexual assault on college campuses. No previous knowledge about the subject is required. Participants will take part in a panel discussion or an interview. To sign up, click here or email kaila.beavers@wartburg.edu.
- Participate in a research study on running with and without music. To be eligible, you must run recreationally while listening to music at least once a week for at least 15 minutes and be comfortable running on a treadmill. Participants also must be able to provide their own music player and headphones. To sign up, email samantha.hallgren@wartburg.edu.
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| Wednesdays in Lent |
Wednesdays in Lent (March 8 through April 12), college administrative offices, as well as the Den and Konditorei, will close during chapel time, 10:15 to 10:35 a.m. (The W, Zesty Orange, Security Office, Information Desk, and Mensa will remain open.) This provides time for faculty, staff, and students to participate in the Lenten chapels or take a break from meetings, lessons, and daily work. Please note that food ordered through GET will be available as soon as the stores open, including board plan meal transfers.
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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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Culture Week
March 19-24
Spread the Word to End the Word events
March 20-22
Game Knights
March 23
Kammerstreicher concert
March 24
Dance Marathon
March 25
WWI film series
March 28, April 4
Student teachers meeting
April 6
Castle Singers concert
April 8
RICE Day
April 11
Tour Week
April 23-30
Commencement
May 28
Online parking
registration deadline
June 27
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