| Blood drive Thursday |
| The VAC will sponsor a blood drive Thursday, Jan. 25, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., in the Chapel Commons. The VAC will be tabling in the Student Center on Jan. 23 and 24 if you would like to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred. Those who donate will receive a T-shirt. The VAC is also in need of volunteers to help the day of the drive. If you would like to volunteer, email vac@wartburg.edu. |
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| Wartburg Store winter sale |
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On these cold winter days, stop by The Wartburg Store for hot deals! Hundreds of items have been marked down 30 percent to make room for spring apparel, including select Nike, Under Armour, Champion, and more. Also, get 25 percent off select Hydro Flasks in our retiring colors Look for the Winter Sale signs throughout the store. |
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| Education Table Talk rescheduled |
| The table talk with Dr. Rick Snyder on Reforming Education: How Might Reformation Thinking Inform K-12 Educational Change Today? has been rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 1, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., in McCoy West. Bring your own lunch with you, or lunch is provided for attendees if you order in the Den prior to the meeting and sign the sheet at the cashier. All are welcome to attend. Contact slcm.office@wartburg.edu with questions. |
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| Sociology Club speaker |
| Randy Van Gent, a former agent for the FBI and current victim/witness coordinator for the Bremer County Courthouse, will talk about his employment history and experience as well as his educational background Thursday, Jan. 25, 7 p.m., in Buckmaster (WBC 214). Wartburg’s Sociology Club is sponsoring the event, and all are welcome and encouraged to attend. |
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| Phil & Lit Society |
| The next meeting of the Wartburg Philosophical and Literary Society will be Friday, Jan. 26, at 4 p.m., in McCoy West. Dr. Kyle A. Schenkewitz, visiting assistant professor of religion and philosophy, will be the speaker. The title of his talk is Shifting Empires: Seventh-Century Christians Facing the Arab Conquest. |
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| Next issue of Trumpet Magazine |
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The next issue of Trumpet Magazine will be out Wednesday, Jan. 24. Click here to see the new issue later this week and to see previous issues. The new issue will feature stories about Todd Greer and Dr. Bill Withers. |
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| V-Day to host Candlelight Dinner |
| Sign-up for the Candlelight Dinner hosted by V-Day will take place Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 24 and 25, 5:15-7 p.m., in Mensa. V-Day members will discuss their organization while students, faculty, and staff mingle over dinner on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 6:30 p.m., in the Heritage Ballroom. The cost for students with a board plan is $2. This may be paid with points or cash at the time of sign up. Off-board students may also attend, and their cost will be $10 at the time of sign up. Special dietary considerations will be taken into account. |
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| Leadership and Service Awards |
Leadership and Service Awards nomination forms are now available and due by Friday, Feb. 9. Click here to nominate someone you know for one or more of the following awards:
• Nobility Award
• Debbie Heida Award
• Outstanding Organization
• Outstanding International Senior
• Dell Awards for Peace and Justice
• Dell Awards for Peace and Justice: Peacemaker
• Outstanding Organization Service Award
• Outstanding Organization Adviser Award
• Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
• John O. Chellevold Outstanding Staff Award
• Outstanding Academic Adviser
The awards ceremony will be Saturday, March 17, 1 p.m., in McCaskey Lyceum, with a reception to follow. Direct questions to lindsey.leonard@wartburg.edu. |
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| Scholarship opportunity |
| Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants scholarships, with an award value of $1,000, are available to students currently registered in any accredited post-secondary institution. The deadline to apply is June 14. Full details are available here. |
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| Wartburg’s Own job opening |
Looking for an on-campus job that:
- Looks great on a resume?
- Exercises sales, marketing, operations management, communication, and graphic design skills?
- Offers interaction with offices and student organizations across campus?
- Has a flexible schedule?
- Is a minimum of 8-10 hours per week?
If yes, check out the student assistant position for Wartburg’s Own on Knight Link. Wartburg’s Own is an on-campus, student-driven program created to market and produce custom apparel and promotional items. Direct questions to janet.huebner@wartburg.edu or kristin.teigtorres@wartburg.edu.
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| Dance Marathon FT5K race link |
| Wartburg College Dance Marathon will sponsor a 5K race Saturday, March 17. Registration fee is $20 by March 1 and $25 after March 1. T-shirts are guaranteed for early registrants (by March 1). Registration will also be available the day of the race, starting at 7:30 a.m.; the race will begin at 8:30 a.m. All profits will go to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital. To register, click here. |
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| Dance Marathon Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament |
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Sign up for the Dance Marathon Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament Saturday, Jan. 27. Cost is $30 per team. All profits go to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital. Teams must include three girls on the court at all times and one Wartburg student on each team. Non-Wartburg players must fill out liability form prior to playing. The first-place team will win a gift card. Payments to play can be sent to Connor Frerichs, Box #0622, 100 Wartburg Blvd, Waverly, IA, 50677. |
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| Résumé help available |
| Gearing up for a job or internship? Need to polish your résumé or start from scratch? We’re here to help. On Wednesday, Jan. 24, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Clinton Classroom, Pathways Peers and professional staff will be on hand to help with résumés and cover letters. Direct questions to ieshia.brown@wartburg.edu or kalyani.kannan@wartburg.edu. |
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| McElroy Fellowship application deadline Jan. 31 |
| Top seniors applying for Ph.D. programs are encouraged to apply for the McElroy Fellowship, which supports $10,000 for each of three Ph.D. program years. Click here for more information. Contact Gloria Campbell for an application form. The deadline to apply is Jan. 31. Two references are required. |
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| Apply for a Student Senate scholarship |
| Student Senate annually funds two $500 scholarships, awarded to Wartburgstudents who embody the principles set forth in the mission statement, are well-rounded students, and exhibit leadership and service through their involvement on and/or off campus. Applications and reference forms are due to kathy.dreesman@wartburg.edu by Monday, Feb. 12, at 3 p.m. Click here to apply. |
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| FIELD Program accepting applications |
| The Minor League Baseball Fostering Inclusion through Education and Leadership Development (FIELD) Program is now accepting applications for the class of 2018. The program, geared toward women and minority students, was created under the MiLB Diversity Initiative to engage the next generation of diverse leaders in sports business. The program takes place June 4-9 in Vero Beach, Fla. Cost is $250 plus cost of travel. The application deadline is March 16. Click here to apply. Click here for more information about the program. |
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| Social impact survey |
| Wartburg College would like to help all students be change-makers in their communities. In order to do so, we are considering a number of steps and need your feedback in order to serve you well. Please complete this survey, which has eight questions and will take less than five minutes. Click here for the Social Impact 2018 Students Survey. |
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Résumé help
Jan. 24
VAC blood drive
Jan. 25
Sociology Club speaker
Jan. 25
TEDx submissions due
Jan. 26
Phil & Lit Society
Jan. 26
V-Day Candlelight Dinner
Jan. 31
Education Table Talk
Feb. 1
Leadership and Service Award nominations due
Feb. 9
Unified Sports Day
Feb. 10
Dance Marathon FT5K race
March 17
Leadership and Service Award ceremony
March 17
RICE Day
April 12
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