| Juice deadline for Nov. 27 edition |
| Due to Thanksgiving Break, the deadline for the Nov. 27 edition of the Juice will be noon Tuesday, Nov. 22. Send your item to juice@wartburg.edu. |
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| Dining hours for Thanksgiving break |
| Click here to see the Dining Services hours of operation for Thanksgiving break. |
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| Thanksgiving meal for students |
| Residential Life, in conjunction with International Student Services and Multicultural Student Services, will host a Thanksgiving meal for all students staying on campus over Thanksgiving break. The meal will be Wednesday, Nov. 22, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., in the Chapel Commons. Containers will be provided to take home leftovers. Please RSVP to Jennifer Onuigbo or stop by the Student Life Office if you would like to attend. |
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| Want to be part of the Demo Show? |
| The Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering Club is looking to recruit volunteers to assist with the preparation for the 2018 Physics and Chemistry Demonstration Show. Interested students (from any major) are encouraged to attend an informational meeting on Monday, Nov. 20, from 8 to 8:30 p.m. in SC 134. Questions can be sent to ben.bousquet@wartburg.edu or christine.devries@wartburg.edu. |
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| Decorate a tree for Festival of Trees |
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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. If you have questions, email Joni McDonough. |
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| Model United Nations panel event |
| Wartburg Model United Nations will sponsor a panel event Monday, Nov. 20, 7-9 p.m., in WBC 117. The topic for the event is “What, generally speaking, is the food crisis in Yemen and in the associated North African countries? What are the causes, and what can individuals at Wartburg college do to ameliorate it?” Contact Sneha Mahapatra with questions. |
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| Study Abroad photo contest voting |
| The Study Abroad Office invites students and faculty/staff to vote in the annual Study Abroad photo contest. The 46 submissions can be viewed on the walls outside the Den. Voting ballots are across from the photos in the Student Life Office. Each student or faculty/staff member may only vote once for one photo, and you will then be entered into a drawing for a $15 gift certificate to The Wartburg Store. Voting ends Friday, Dec. 1. |
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| New issue of Trumpet Magazine |
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The new issue of the Trumpet Magazine, out today, features ShaunQuez Ketton ‘18, Pastor Ramona Bouzard, and alumna Jeanne Edson ‘16. Click here to see it. |
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| MCSP Department Seminar |
| The next Math, Computer Science & Physics Department Seminar will be Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 11:30 a.m. in SC 134. Joe Chamberlain ’18, a mathematics and computer science double-major, will present about his recent internships at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Hormel Foods in a talk entitled “From the Mile High City to Spamtown, USA.” All are invited. Refreshments will be provided. |
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| CHATS conversation |
| Join Dean Kittle and Pastor Ramona for Wartburg CHATS, Tuesday, Nov. 28, from noon to 12:45 p.m., in the McCoy Rooms. Be part of a safe, respectful, and open conversation about topics that matter to you. There is no commitment, no homework, and no agenda. You may bring your lunch. Contact Jennifer Onuigbo in Student Life with any questions. |
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| Barry Goldwater Scholarship deadline |
| Sophomore or junior STEM students with prior research experience and top grades are reminded of the Dec. 1 deadline to complete the initial online application for a Barry Goldwater Scholarship. Only those seeking a career in research should apply, as those seeking positions in health care are not eligible. If you have questions, contact Gloria Campbell. |
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| Saint Elizabeth Week award winners |
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Thank you to students, faculty and staff members who participated in nominating dedicated individuals of the Wartburg community who exemplify the Wartburg mission statement with their dedication to service and leadership.
- Pastor Larry Trachte Award
The award will be given to faculty and staff members who embody Pastor Trachte’s enthusiasm, support, involvement, dedication and overall commitment to Wartburg’s mission of service.
Nominees: Dr. Michael Bechtel, Dr. Jeffcoat-Schedtlef, Dr. Penni Pier, Dr. LeAnn Faidley
Award winners: Dr. Craig Hancock, Tony Smith, Jennifer Onuigbo
- St. Elizabeth Award for Service
The award is given to students who exemplify an outstanding dedication to service and living the mission of Wartburg College.
Nominees: Peter Brennan, Katie Linthicum, Michelle Lackner, Ian Coon, Zane Strawser
Award winners: Andrea Leisinger, Jocelyn Keller, Kennedy Haut
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| STEM internships in Germany – no German required |
| Are you a science or engineering major? Want to intern in Germany? Then check out the RISE Germany summer internship program for undergraduate students from the United States, Canada, and the UK in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, and engineering. RISE Germany offers unique opportunities for students to work with research groups at universities and top research institutions across Germany for a period of three months during the summer. RISE Germany interns are matched with doctoral students whom they assist and who serve as their mentors. The working language will be English. All scholarship holders receive stipends from the DAAD to help cover living expenses, while partner universities and research institutes provide housing assistance. Applications are due Dec. 15. For more information, click here. If you have questions, contact Dr. Daniel Walther. |
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| Budget overview information now online |
| The budget overview information recently shared with Student Senate and at open meetings for faculty and staff has been posted on the InfoCenter. |
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Model UN panel event
Nov. 20
Demo Show interest meeting
Nov. 20
MCSP Department seminar
Nov. 21
Thanksgiving Break begins
Nov. 22
Thanksgiving meal for students staying on campus
Nov. 22
CHATS conversation
Nov. 28
Table Talk: Reforming Education
Nov. 28
Festival of Trees
Nov. 29-Dec. 14
Study Abroad photo contest voting ends
Dec. 1
Christmas with Wartburg
Dec. 1-3
Habitat for Humanity Service Saturday
Dec. 2
December Commencement
Dec. 10
MLK Day of Service
Jan. 15
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| Click here to view the full Wartburg events calendar. |
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