| Help hurricane victims by giving blood |
Are you looking for a way to help with hurricane relief? The American Red Cross is in emergency need of blood for victims of Hurricane Harvey and is preparing for victims of Irma. The Volunteer Action Center will host a blood drive Thursday, Sept. 14, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., in the Chapel Commons. Click here to sign up or email the VAC.
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| WartburgAlert test planned |
The emergency notification system for Wartburg College, WartburgAlert, will be tested Thursday, Sept. 14, around noon. WartburgAlert is tested, at minimum, once per term. Alerts aren’t automatically sent. You have to register your phone in order to receive alerts. There is no charge for registering, and you may register up to two numbers for text notification and two numbers for voice phones. You are strongly encouraged to register a SMS number to receive a text, which is the quickest and most reliable means of notification. To register, log in to InfoCenter using your Wartburg credentials. Under the “Offices” header, click on “Parking & Safety,” then, under “Important Resources,” select “WartburgAlert.” If you have problems registering, visit the Security Office on the first floor of Saemann Student Center Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. To verify if you are registered before next Thursday, send an email to Campus Security, and we will confirm your registration.
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| KnightTime training |
With the recent upgrade to KnightTime, training sessions for supervisors of staff and students will be provided on the following dates/times in WBC 214 (Buckmaster):
- Tuesday, Sept. 12, 3 p.m.
- Wednesday, Sept. 13, 9 a.m.
- Thursday, Sept. 14, 11:30 a.m.
Also, employees and managers are encouraged to access and review updated instruction guides here:
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| Hearthside program |
Faculty and staff are invited to participate in Hearthside, a program co-sponsored by the Humanities Think Tank at Wartburg College and the Slife Professorship in the Humanities. The program gives faculty and staff the opportunity to read a book of their choice with up to three students in an informal environment. The reading model (how many times you meet and when) and the book choice are up to you. Not only does Hearthside create the context for the reading of part of that “to-read” stack we all have, but the program is a form of advocacy for valuing what we do, as thinkers, as educators, and as citizens swept up in the culture and business of higher education. Hearthside has enjoyed participation from various disciplines and departments. If you would like to participate in the program, contact Zak Montgomery.
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| Phil and Lit Society |
The Wartburg Philosophical and Literary Society will meet Friday, Sept. 15, at 4 p.m., in McCoy West on the first floor of Saemann Student Center. The speaker will be Dr. Scott Muntefering, associate professor of music education/trumpet. The title of his presentation is Midwest Band History – Unknown People and Events. Everyone is welcome.
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| Early Alert system |
As we begin Fall Term, remember that Wartburg’s Early Alert system is a quick way to share your concern via the InfoCenter. Students who receive feedback on their academic performance within the first two weeks of the term are more likely to turn things around if necessary. To submit an Early Alert, go to info.wartburg.edu. After logging in, click on the “Applications” tab and select “Early Alert.” Complete the form and submit. You will receive notices as your alert moves through the system.
A concern can be regarding:
- Academic performance (attendance, work submission, failed exam, etc.)
- Physical and mental well-being
- Financial situation (can’t afford textbooks, etc.)
- Social network
- Anything else that is preventing the student from thriving
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| Wartburg using Paymerang |
The college has implemented a new payable system called Paymerang, an outside entity that pays our vendors with ACH, credit card, or check. Faculty and staff working with outside vendors still use the same process as before with submitting payment, and information is uploaded into the Paymerang system, which will process the payment. Bills are funded by Wartburg, but the transactions are processed in a way that saves the college from the possibility of check fraud. Please assure outside vendors that payment coming from Paymerang is legitimate; Paymerang is supposed to notify our outside vendors, but some vendors are calling to ask why payments are being made under a new name. Direct questions to Kristina Ladage.
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| Final re-accreditation report available |
| As President Colson indicated in his State of the College address, the final report granting re-accreditation to Wartburg is now posted on the InfoCenter under President’s Reports. |
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| New faculty and staff photo directory |
| Click here to see the "New Faculty and Staff – Fall 2017" photo directory, which is now posted on the InfoCenter under Employment, Forms & Procedures. |
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| Reformation Anniversary Celebration Table Talks |
On Tuesday, Oct. 31, faculty, staff, and students will have the chance to share their thoughts and questions during Wartburg’s 500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation Celebration Table Talks. The groups will have guided discussion and honest conversation about the college’s mission of faith and learning and the future of Spiritual Life and Campus Ministry. No classes, lessons, practices, or college-sponsored meetings will be held during this time, and all offices or departments that are able to close will to enable students, staff, and faculty to participate. Click here to sign up for the Table Talks. You can reserve a place at the table through Friday, Oct. 20. If you would like to volunteer to be a facilitator or “recorder” for the Table Talks, or if you have questions, speak to Ramona Bouzard or contact SLCM.office@wartburg.edu and include “Table Talk Volunteer” in the subject line. For more information on the Reformation Anniversary, click here.
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| Call ITS Techline |
If you are having trouble with your computer, electronic device, printer, etc., instead of calling an individual ITS staff member, please call 352-8767 or email techline@wartburg.edu. Our ITS Help Desk team will get back to you as soon as possible. Help Desk hours are:
- Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
- Friday: 7:30 a.m-4:30 p.m.
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: 4-9 p.m.
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| President’s address and future forums |
President Colson’s Aug. 29 State of the College address is posted on the InfoCenter under President’s Reports.
Please mark your calendars for several informational presidential forums, all from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in Buckmaster (Whitehouse Business Center 214) unless otherwise noted:
- Sept. 26 (McCaskey Lyceum – 11 a.m.; refreshments will be served in the lobby to celebrate the successful conclusion of the Transforming Tomorrow campaign.)
- Oct. 24
- Dec. 5 (Hagemann Castle Room)
- Jan. 30 (State of the College – McCaskey Lyceum)
- Feb. 27
- March 20
- April 10
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| Properties for rent |
The college currently has properties available for rent with new pricing; click here for details. The properties are well maintained and very close to campus. Coming soon, the college will offer a three-bedroom, one-bath property that is pet friendly with a fenced yard. If you are interested in renting one of these properties, contact Laura Davis, laura.davis@wartburg.edu or 352-8318.
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| Graduation Summary Reports now online |
The Graduation Summary Reports for Academic Year 2016-17 are now on the Info Center. All reports can be found on the main enrollment management report site.
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| Be a Chapel Ambassador |
Would you like to become a more visible faith mentor for students, combat the culture of busyness on campus, and be more intentional about living out our calling as a college of faith and learning? If so, it’s fairly simple to do. Close your office door or tell your supervisor that you want to attend Weekday Chapel. Attend Chapel as often as you are able, and put up a small sign (provided by Spiritual Life and Campus Ministry) that identifies you as a Chapel Ambassador who is open to talking about faith with students, faculty, and staff. Interested? Email slcm.office@wartburg.edu. Questions? Contact Pastor Brian or Pastor Ramona.
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WartburgAlert test
Sept. 14
Red Cross blood drive
Sept. 14
Phil and Lit Society
Sept. 15
Presidential forum, treats to celebrate Transforming Tomorrow campaign
Sept. 26
Homecoming & Family Weekend
Oct. 12-15
Presidential forum
Oct. 24
500th Reformation anniversary celebration
Oct. 31
Christmas with Wartburg
Dec. 1-3
Presidential forum
Dec. 5
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| Click here to view the full Wartburg events calendar. |
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