| 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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| 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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| Lync photos |
| If you would like to have your photo attached to your Lync profile, email your request to Joni McDonough. |
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| Get your headshot taken |
If you are new to campus and need your headshot taken, or if you would like to have your old photo retaken, stop by the photo studio (FAC 52) Tuesday, Nov. 21, from 10 to 11 a.m. No appointment is necessary; photos will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, email Julie Drewes.
Directions to the photo studio (FAC 52):
• Enter the main lobby area on the east side of the Fine Arts Center
• To the right of the main door, take the staircase down to the basement
• Turn right and follow the long hallway about half-way and turn left (clock on the wall for reference)
• The studio is the first door on the right. |
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| Retirement Plan Advisory Group seeks faculty members |
Wartburg College is looking to fill at least two vacant faculty seats on the Retirement Plan Advisory Group. The Retirement Plan is overseen by the Retirement Plan Subcommittee of the Business and Finance Committee of the Board of Regents. The Subcommittee relies on input and feedback from the Retirement Plan Advisory Group. Members of the Advisory Group will all be participants in the Plan and will consist of the following:
- Benefits Administrator – ongoing
- Director of HR-Payroll – ongoing
- VP for Finance and Administration – ongoing
- Two to six current faculty and staff – 3-year term (renewable 4 times)
- Two to four retirees (former faculty or staff) - 3-year term (renewable 4 times)
This group generally meets in conjunction with the Board meetings in October and May each year with occasional conference calls as necessary throughout the year.
We encourage any interested faculty member to contact Amy Wilson, benefits administrator, at 352-8278.
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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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| 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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| Dining hours for Thanksgiving break |
| Click here to see the Dining Services hours of operation for Thanksgiving break. |
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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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| MLK Day of Service |
| MLK Day of Service is Monday, Jan. 15. Service opportunities are offered in the afternoon. Help the VAC with planning MLK Service opportunities by completing this form by Dec. 16 at noon. In order to accommodate your group, you must complete the form at this link. If a form is not completed, we can not guarantee service opportunities for your entire group. If you have any question please email the VAC. |
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| Saint Elizabeth Week award winners |
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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| New report on Info Center |
| The Average Class Size Report is available on the Info Center. If you have any questions, contact Edie Waldstein. |
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| STEM internships in Germany |
RISE (Research Internships in Science and Engineering) Germany is a program available to Wartburg students, offering undergraduate students from North American and British universities the opportunity to complete a summer research internship at top German universities and research institutions.
- Students are matched with a host university or institute according to their area of interest (biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, engineering, or a closely related field).
- DAAD provides students a monthly stipend for three months to help cover living expenses.
- Host universities and institutes provide housing assistance and match students with doctoral student mentors.
- German language is not required and the working language will be in English,
Click here for more information about the program. For internship/application information, click here. If you have questions, contact Dr. Daniel Walther.
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| Thanksgiving meal for students |
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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 Chapel Commons. The turkey, drinks, and utensils will be provided, but food and monetary donations are needed to complete the meal. Please contact Jennifer Onuigbo in Student Life if you would be willing to provide a side dish, dessert, or funding. Those providing donations are welcome to join the students in food and fellowship. |
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Christmas with Wartburg tickets on sale to public
Now through Nov. 30
Model UN panel event
Nov. 20
Demo Show interest meeting
Nov. 20
Photo headshots
Nov. 21
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
Christmas with Wartburg
Dec. 1-3
Study Abroad photo contest voting ends
Dec. 1
Habitat for Humanity Service Saturday
Dec. 2
Presidential forum
Dec. 5
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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