| 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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| Health screening |
| Waverly Health Center will offer a health screening for Wartburg employees Tuesday, March 28. Sign-up is required through Amy Wilson, 352-8278. More information is available on the InfoCenter. |
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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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| Milestones event May 26 |
Mark your calendars for the 16th annual Milestones event Friday, May 26. Faculty and staff will gather as a campus community at 8 a.m. in the Saemann Student Center ballrooms for breakfast and conversation. At 8:30 a.m., we will recognize those celebrating employment anniversaries and retirements, along with other faculty and staff awards. Individuals observing work anniversaries this year include:
- 45 years: Pat Melver
- 35 years: Dennis Delp
- 30 years: Jean Schloemer and Tod Schulz
- 25 years: Denis Drolet and Lynn Peters
- 20 years: Mariah Birgen, Joel Holthaus, John Myers, Dick Peth, Jennifer Sassman, Rich Seggerman, Ken Sommerfeldt, Kathy Traetow, and Rick Willis
- 15 years: Sheree Covert, Danise Flood, Stephanie Huff, Dalissa Larson, Sherri Mennenga, Scott Sharar, and Derek Solheim
- 10 years: Eric Berns, Christine DeVries, Julie Drewes, Jill Eckenrod, Sheila Kittleson, Jennifer Larson, June Rieck, Natalie Smith, Stephanie TeKippe, Renee Voves, and Heather Zajicek
Please contact Amy Wilson if your name was omitted from this recognition list.
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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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| Notes from the President’s Forum |
Notes from the President’s Forum on March 25, as well as President Colson’s February report to the Board of Regents and summary report to campus, are posted on the InfoCenter under “President’s Reports.”
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| Title changes for Institutional Advancement |
Scott Leisinger, vice president for Institutional Advancement, is pleased to announce the following title changes for select staff, effective immediately:
- Chris Knudson, Director of Marketing and Communication
- Emily Christensen, Assistant Director of Marketing and Communication and News Director
- Josh Peterson, Senior Graphic Designer
- Stephanie Boeding, Editor and Email Marketing Manager
- Joni McDonough, Office Coordinator
- Laurie Everhardt, Associate Director of Annual Giving
- Tony Smith, Associate Director of Alumni & Parent Relations
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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| Curtis Brundy farewell reception |
Please join us Thursday, March 23, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., on the third floor of the library (outside of Pathways), to bid farewell to Curtis Brundy, who has served as college librarian and director of Vogel Library since June 2013. He has accepted a new position at the Iowa State University Library.
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| Budget model open meetings |
During President Colson’s Open Forum and Faculty Meeting in February, one of the topics was a high-level budget model. Since not everyone could attend, and there was limited time to change various assumptions to see the estimated impact on future budgets, we want to share the information more thoroughly. All faculty and staff are invited to attend one of the following three budget model meetings in McCoy West:
- Monday, March 20, 4-5 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 22, noon-1 p.m.
- Thursday, March 23, 8-9 a.m.
In addition, the Business Office would be happy to come to any department or group meeting to review the budget model. Direct questions to Todd Parsons.
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| Snack donations for Dance Marathon |
| Dance Marathon is Saturday, March 25, and snack donations are needed! In the past, departments/offices have donated items such as granola bars and bananas to the big event. If you would like to donate, either by yourself or with a group, please email haley.melz@wartburg.edu. A list of needed items will be provided. Thank you for your support this year! |
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| Upcoming PAC meeting |
Here's the PAC agenda for the March 23 meeting:
- Finalize plans for the staff retreat on April 25.
- Suggestions for emcees for Milestones on May 26.
- Review nominations for Exemplary Staff Awards.
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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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
Budget model meetings
March 20, 22 & 23
Outstanding Faculty and Staff Award Reception
March 21
Curtis Brundy farewell
March 23
Game Knights
March 23
Kammerstreicher concert
March 24
Dance Marathon
March 25
Employee Health Screen
March 28
WWI film discussion series
March 28, April 4
Castle Singers concert
April 8
RICE Day
April 11
Tour Week
April 23-30
Staff retreat
April 25
Milestones breakfast
May 26
Commencement
May 28
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