| Diploma application reminder |
The deadline for returning diploma applications was Friday, Sept. 29. At this time, more than 100 students with third-year standing have not returned the diploma application to the Registrar’s Office to initiate the graduation tracking process. Advising worksheets will be reviewed in October and November for those students who submit diploma applications by Thanksgiving. Students who fail to return the diploma application will have a registration hold placed on their account in March.
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| Farewell reception for TJ Warren |
Faculty, staff, and students are invited to a farewell reception for TJ Warren on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 8-9:30 a.m., in the Library Learning Commons on the third floor of Vogel Library. Stop by to thank TJ for his work at Wartburg and wish him well in his new position as assistant director for career readiness and employability at the University of Northern Iowa.
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| Graduation agreement reminder |
The deadline to return graduation agreements is Tuesday, Oct. 31, for pending 2017-18 graduates. Refer to the e-mail sent by Registrar Sheree Covert on Sept. 21 for more details. Thank you to the students who have already submitted their graduation agreements.
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| Participate in a mindfulness study |
Wartburg students at least 18 years old are eligible to participate in a six-week study of mindfulness and meditation. Participants will learn mindfulness meditation techniques and strategies for establishing a regular meditation practice. Participants will complete questionnaires regarding mindfulness, stress, and well-being. Sessions will be Mondays at 5:30 p.m., Nov. 6-Dec. 11. Participants will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win one of two $25 Amazon gift certificates. Psychology 101 students can participate for research credit/extra credit. For more information, contact Dr. Cynthia Bane, professor of psychology.
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| Henderson is new student body vice president |
Congratulations to our new student body vice president, Ashlee Henderson. Henderson was appointed by Student Body President Naomi Alene, and Student Senate voted and approved the appointment Thursday, Oct. 12.
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| Cemetery Tour benefits two student orgs |
| The Wartburg College History Club and Phi Alpha Theta honor society will host the annual Harlington Cemetery Tour on Sunday, Nov. 5. Participants can walk among the graves with Terry Lindell, professor of history, as he shares stories of Waverly’s past residents and points out fascinating details of bygone years. The tour begins at 2 p.m. in the cemetery parking lot, 1001 First St. SW, Waverly. Proceeds from the $5 admission charge will benefit the two student organizations. Contact the Wartburg Department of Humanities at 319-352-8333 to register, or email Tyler Amick to register or for more information. |
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| Sign up for Hearthside Project reading |
The Hearthside Project allows students to engage in the process of reading with a professor and to consider connections between their own course of study and the practical and philosophical ideas explored through each text. Texts chosen by faculty and staff emphasize, by topic or implication, the key role of the humanities in contemporary thought. Students receive their books free of charge. Reading groups consist of one professor/staff member and three students. For a list of readings and faculty/staff participating, click here. To apply, send an email to the participating faculty/staff member of the book you are interested in discussing.
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| Alumni Citations presented |
| The Wartburg College Alumni Board presented Tomas Lindor Griebling '87, Brenda Roman '84 and the Rev. Roger '60 and Rosemary '59 Schneider with Alumni Citations on Oct. 15, during Homecoming & Family Weekend. Click here to read more about the honorees. |
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| Transforming Tomorrow campaign wraps up |
Wartburg has officially announced the total raised during the five-year Transforming Tomorrow campaign: $89,582,393. Thank you for your support! To find out more about the campaign, click here.
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| Business Office to close for retreat |
The Business Office will be closed Thursday, Oct. 26, for a staff retreat. The Financial Aid office will only be open that day from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please plan accordingly for any business you may have with these offices.
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| Christmas with Wartburg tickets on sale |
Christmas with Wartburg tickets are now on sale to the public. Details and links to order concert and meal tickets can be found at www.wartburg.edu/christmas.
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| Help us celebrate the Reformation |
On Oct. 31 the Wartburg campus will celebrate the 500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. Don’t miss two opportunities to be part of the day’s activities:
- Spirited Expression: A Reformation Celebration will be held in the chapel from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., featuring Dr. Karen Black, college organist; the Wartburg Choir with Dr. Lee Nelson conducting; and the Rev. Dr. Kathryn Kleinhans, speaker.
- From 12:45 to 3:15 p.m., students, faculty, and staff in groups of 12-15 will gather for Reformation Table Talks, guided discussion, and honest conversation about the college’s mission of faith and learning and the future of Spiritual Life and Campus Ministry. To reserve a spot (and a lunch) at the Table Talks, click here by Friday, Oct. 20. No classes, lessons, or meetings will be held during this time and most offices will be closed so all can participate.
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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Farewell reception for TJ Warren
Oct. 25
Fall Break begins
Oct. 26
500th Reformation anniversary celebration
Oct. 31
Cemetery tour
Nov. 5
Christmas with Wartburg
Dec. 1-3
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| Click here to view the full Wartburg events calendar. |
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