| Kleinfeld Lecture in German History, Culture, and Politics |
The public is invited to the annual Kleinfeld Lecture at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, in McCaskey Lyceum. The Rev. Miriam Gross, pastor of the German Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Paul’s in New York City, will speak on A Means of Hope and Grace: Living Lutheran Identity in the Public Square.
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| S.A.F.E. candlelight dinner |
The sign-up for the candlelight dinner hosted by S.A.F.E. (Suicide Awareness For Everyone) will take place Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 8-9, 5:15-7 p.m., in Mensa. S.A.F.E. members will discuss their organization while students, faculty, and staff mingle over dinner Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 6:30 p.m., in the Heritage Ballroom in Saemann Student Center. The cost for students with a board plan is $2. This may be paid with points or cash at sign-up. Off-board students may also attend, and their cost will be $10 at sign-up. Special dietary considerations will be taken into account.
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| Math CaSin(θ) night |
| Members of the Perspectives in Mathematics class will sponsor a Math CaSin(θ) on Friday, Nov. 10, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., on the second floor of the Science Center. Come play a variety of math-related casino games and enjoy refreshments. The event also counts for a math culture point if you need one. |
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| Kickoff to St. Elizabeth Week |
St. Elizabeth Week begins with these events on Sunday, Nov. 12:
- 10:30-11:30 a.m.: St. Elizabeth’s Worship, Wartburg Chapel
- 3-5 p.m.: Cardboard Box City Building, Campus Lawn (in front of Old Main)
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| Student teacher meeting |
The Education Department will hold a meeting Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 11:30 a.m., in WBC 214 for students scheduled to student-teach during the 2018-19 academic year. Application and resume instructions will be explained during the meeting; applications are due Dec. 8.
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| The Vagina Monologues auditions |
The Wartburg V-day Campaign invites all women to audition for The Vagina Monologues. Auditions will be Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 13-14, beginning at 7 p.m., in the McCoy rooms. Click here to sign up. The Vagina Monologues seeks to get women’s stories heard and to help stop violence against women right here in our Wartburg community, in Waverly, and beyond. If you have questions, email emma.evanspeck@wartburg.edu.
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| Student survey |
| Members of the Communication for Business Professionals class need your help with a research project. Participate in a survey about students and how they receive campus information by clicking here. |
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| Table Talks thank you |
Thank you to everyone who volunteered and participated in the Reformation Day activities on campus. Spirited Expression was a beautiful chapel service, and the Table Talks generated valuable conversations, provided awareness, and brought individuals together who may be able to develop new relationships. We are very blessed at Spiritual Life and Campus Ministry to have this type of commitment throughout our campus!
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| Phil & Lit Society |
The next meeting of the Wartburg Philosophical and Literary Society will be Friday, Nov. 10, at 4 p.m., in McCoy West. The speaker will be Dr. Jose Reyes-Tomasini, visiting assistant professor of biology. The title of his talk is Fish Behavioral Responses to Odorants and Aversive Substances..
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| Math, Computer Science & Physics Department Seminar |
The next Math, Computer Science & Physics Department Seminar will be Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 11:30 a.m., in SC134. Two Wartburg students will present on their summer experiences at John Deere and NASA. Madalyn McKelvey ’18, an engineering science and mathematics double major, will present My Experience as an Intern at John Deere, and Amy Isvik ’18, a mathematics and computer science double major, will present Expanding the NASA PVS Library. All are welcome. Refreshments will be provided.
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| Open mic poetry reading |
| Wartburg’s V-Day Campaign and SMART are sponsoring an open mic poetry reading event Thursday, Nov. 9, 6:30-8 p.m., in the Chapel Commons. Signup will be at the event. Bring a piece to read, or come and snap for your friends. Snacks and light refreshments will be provided. If you have any questions, email Emma Evans-Peck or Maddie Simmons. |
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| Habitat for Humanity Service Saturdays |
Ready to learn some tricks of the trade of home building? Wartburg Habitat for Humanity is sponsoring three additional builds this semester in Waverly. All are welcome to learn new skills while helping build affordable housing. Upcoming builds will be on Saturdays, Nov. 11 and Dec. 2. To register, follow the link on the Habitat for Humanity - Wartburg College Facebook page or email habitat@wartburg.edu.
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| Take the Wartburg Shuttle over breaks |
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Wondering how to get to the airport or bus station? The Wartburg Shuttle can get you there! Click here to check out current routes, times, and prices for Thanksgiving Break, Christmas Break, and more. You must sign up two weeks in advance of traveling. Contact Jennifer in Student Life with any questions. |
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| Board of Regents commendation motion |
The Board of Regents at its recent meeting approved a motion recognizing the campus community for its efforts in reaccreditation:
COMMENDATION MOTION: That the Board of Regents hereby commends and celebrates the splendid work of faculty, staff, students, alumni, the President’s Cabinet, and President Colson in presenting the College’s mission and achievement to the Higher Learning Commission, thereby earning the Commission’s reaffirmation of accreditation. The Board of Regents is proud of this important accomplishment and stands with all of you in the ongoing work of assuring excellence in the delivery of Wartburg’s distinctive plan of education.
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| Decorate a tree for Festival of Trees |
The annual Wartburg-Waverly Festival of Trees will brighten the halls of Wartburg’s Classroom Technology Center Nov. 29-Dec. 14. If your office, academic department, or group/organization would like to decorate a Christmas tree to display, please sign up by Monday, Nov. 20. For more information and/or to sign up, go to www.wartburg.edu/trees. Contact Joni McDonough with questions. A partnership between the college and Waverly Chamber of Commerce, the festival is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and attracts more than 5,000 guests each year. New this year will be a People’s Choice Award. Visitors will have the chance to vote for their favorite tree, and the winner will receive a prize.
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Kleinfeld Lecture
Nov. 9
Open mic poetry reading
Nov. 9
Math CaSin(0) night
Nov. 10
Habitat for Humanity Service Saturdays
Nov. 11, Dec. 2
St. Elizabeth Week
Nov. 12-18
The Vagina Monologues auditions
Nov. 13-14
Thanksgiving Break begins
Nov. 22
Table Talk: Reforming Education
Nov. 28
Festival of Trees
Nov. 29-Dec. 14
Christmas with Wartburg
Dec. 1-3
December Commencement
Dec. 10
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