| Satellite voting on campus today |
| The Bremer County Auditor’s Office is holding satellite voting on campus today, Oct. 15. Voting will be in McCaskey Lyceum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and voter registration forms will be available at the voting station. Per election law, no organizations or individuals will be allowed to solicit votes within a 300-foot radius of Saemann Student Center. To see more details about voter eligibility and how you can vote absentee, please click here. You also may stop by the lyceum and direct questions to the Bremer County Auditor staff. |
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| See Something, Say Something link on InfoCenter |
| The link to report a non-emergency incident is now available on the InfoCenter front page, on the Safety & Security website, and on the Community Bias Team webpage. This form can be used to confidentially report criminal activity (e.g., assault, theft, drugs or vandalism) or incidents that threaten the civility of our community, that have occurred on or off campus. If you provide contact information, Campus Security will respond to your report within 48 hours. This form should not be used for an emergency. You can save a direct link to the form at www.wartburg.edu/report-now. |
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| Krystal Madlock celebrates 20 years at Wartburg |
Krystal has spent two decades living out the Wartburg mission through helping hundreds of students realize their passions, overcome challenges, and lead lives of service and leadership as they move forward after graduating from Wartburg. You are invited to celebrate Krystal's impact in two specific ways:
Reception at Homecoming – Friday, Oct. 19, 5-6 p.m., Hagemann Castle Room. Gather for a reception with a brief program at 5:30 p.m. and light hors d'oeuvers. View the complete event details and register through the main Homecoming and Family Weekend registration.
Make a gift to the Friendship Fund — The Friendship Fund intends to help Wartburg students when they are at their most vulnerable in circumstances of a family emergency, medical crises, emergency travel, and other critical needs. Gifts in honor of Krystal and a special note for her can be made here. The campaign has been kicked off with a $50,000 gift from Dr. Del Doherty '06! As an international student, he received $278 from the Friendship Fund and attributes that gift to keeping him in college. We hope you consider making a gift in honor of Krystal's service to Wartburg. |
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| Budget information available |
Did you know that summary budget information for the college is available to all students on the Info Center?
If you would like to learn more about the college’s budget, please plan to attend the Student Senate meeting on Thursday, Nov. 11, at 11:30 a.m. in WBC Room 214 (Buckmaster). Rich Seggerman, vice president for finance and administration, will provide an overview of the college’s budget and respond to questions. |
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| Softball team’s second annual Home Run Derby |
| Come out to Lynes Field on Saturday, Oct. 20, during Homecoming & Family Weekend for the softball team's second annual Home Run Derby! The cost is $5 for five swings and the top three place-winners will get a prize from local Waverly businesses. The derby will start at noon and go until 1 p.m., just in time to head over to the football game. |
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| Wartburg Track and Field Rummage Sale |
| WTF’s sale will be Friday, Oct. 19, in the Canfield Strength & Conditioning Room from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. All past or used items must go, cash or check only. There will be miscellaneous T-shirts and other clothing, sweatshirts, sweatpants and hats. Come get your Wartburg Track and Field clothing, first-come, first-served. We will also be at the Renaissance Faire on Saturday. |
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| Outfly feedback survey |
| Outfly Committee invites you to take part in the Outfly feedback survey to give your input on this year's Outfly and give ideas for Outfly for the next academic year. If you have any questions, contact Breyanna Primous. |
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| Fund the Fortress projects |
Fund the Fortress gives students, faculty and staff the opportunity to raise funds for projects, campus needs, activities and more. We encourage you to browse our current and past projects to view the Wartburg community in action, and share your favorite project with your friends and family on social media. Click here to learn more about each project.
Current projects:
- Football team
- Chapel Media Enhancement
- Audio Creation Suite
- Service Trips – Fall Break & Thanksgiving
- Cheer Safety & Competition Mats
- Coming soon: Wind Ensemble, Holiday Shoppe and Baseball
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| New drone policy on campus |
| Aerial video and photos are beautiful, especially this time of year. If you wish to use a drone over college property, please fill out this quick online form before you fly, letting us know when you'll be filming and a waiver releasing the college from fault in the case of drone damage. Remember, flying a drone over an area where an athletic competition is underway is an NCAA violation. Please contact Chris Knudson if you have questions about drones on campus. |
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| German Institute applications for funding |
| The Executive Committee of the German Institute announces the 2018-19 call for applications to support activities/endeavors related to German and/or Germany. For 2018-19, a total of $2,000 is still available from external sources. An application is required and funds will be awarded on a competitive basis. Applications for the full amount of available funds likely will not be supported in full. Applications are due Nov. 2. Awards will be announced no later than Dec. 3. In the past, the Institute has funded enrichments to May Term trips to Germany, the German film festival, learning materials for the faculty/staff heritage tour, and subsidized student travel to Germany for study abroad. Full application details are available at this link. Direct all questions to Dr. Daniel Walther. |
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| Service Trip leader applications |
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Meet some new people, see some new places, and make a big difference by applying to lead a service trip! Service Trip Leader Applications for Winter Break and Tour Week are now open! Applications will close Friday, Nov. 9. Use the links below to apply.
Wartburg College Service Trips is also opening up some executive team applications, including student director, fundraising coordinator, and marketing coordinator, for the upcoming 2019 winter semester. Applications will close Friday, Nov. 2. Use this link to apply. If you have any questions please contact Madison Bloker.
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| Trumpet writers needed |
| Do you love sports? Do you watch and read media coverage of sporting events and believe you would enjoy covering the event? The Trumpet newspaper staff is in need of sports writers, who are paid per article and can work toward paid editor positions in the future. Contact the editor and advisor by sending an email to trumpet@wartburg.edu. |
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| St. Elizabeth's Week award nominations |
St. Elizabeth's Week is Nov. 11-16, and the Volunteer Action Center (VAC) is now accepting nominations for the St. Elizabeth’s Award for Service and the Pastor Larry Trachte Award for Service, as well as a student interest survey.
The St. Elizabeth Award for Service was established in 1994 to recognize members of the Wartburg community that have exemplified a commitment to service. We invite you to nominate one or more current students who you feel lives out a commitment to service in, with, and for the community. Nominations for the St. Elizabeth’s award can be submitted here.
The Pastor Larry Trachte Award for Service is given during St. Elizabeth’s Week to staff and/or faculty. You are invited to nominate one or more staff or faculty members whom you feel embody PT's enthusiasm, support, involvement, dedication and overall commitment to Wartburg’s mission of service. After 35 years of faithful service, Pastor Larry Trachte (fondly referred to as PT) retired from Wartburg College in May 2009. He taught, mentored, honored, and befriended thousands of students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Nominations for the Pastor Larry Trachte Award for Service can be submitted here.
The student interest survey allows the St. Elizabeth’s planning committee to create events YOU want to participate in during St. Elizabeth’s week. You can complete the survey here.
If you have any questions, please contact the VAC. |
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| Presidential Forum notes |
| Notes from the Sept. 27 Presidential Forum are now posted on InfoCenter under President’s Reports. |
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SPIRITUAL LIFE
& CAMPUS MINISTRY |
| This week's Chapel service schedule |
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Weekday Chapel services are from 10:15 to 10:35 a.m. each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in Wartburg Chapel; Sunday services begin at 10:30 a.m. Chapel time is a brief opportunity to gather with students, staff, and faculty to reflect on God and faith. Interfaith chapels will be held the last Wednesday of each month during the semester. Upcoming speakers:
- Monday, Oct. 15 — Justine Jackovich, assistant director of residential life
- Wednesday, Oct. 17 — Stacey Reints ’13
- Friday, Oct. 19 — Tom Buchheim ’93, Alumni Board president
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| Crowdfunding for the Wartburg Chapel |
| Please visit the Wartburg Chapel Crowdfunding site and help raise the money to improve the sound in the balcony of the Chapel and install projection equipment. Please share the link with all that you know on social media, and encourage them to learn more and donate if the Chapel has impacted their life. You can find out more at the link. |
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| Sanctuary on Wednesdays |
| Sanctuary is a casual service that takes place on Wednesday nights in the Chapel Commons. It provides students with the opportunity to relax and center themselves around God’s word in the midst of their busy week. All are welcome at 9 p.m. in Chapel Commons (basement), and come early at 8:45 for snacks. |
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| SCHOLARSHIPS, INTERNSHIPS & STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES |
| Seminary Sampler in Chicago |
| Visitors will get a taste for life as a seminary student and as a member of the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago community Saturday, Oct. 20, through Monday, Oct. 22, or for our Seminary Sampler Night on Wednesday, Nov. 14, whether it’s for an evening or several days. Housing and meals are provided! Travel stipends and childcare are available. Visit www.lstc.edu/admissions/visit to register. |
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| Midwest Graduate School Summit at Purdue |
| The Midwest Graduate School Summit will be held Saturday, Oct. 27, at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. This one-day conference is especially designed for students interested in business, education, humanities, pharmacy, public affairs, social sciences, and related fields. Participants will have opportunity to explore graduate education, graduate student life, career opportunities, funding, and much more! The Summit offers a travel scholarship up to $500 for reimbursement on their travel expenses. Participants may apply for a travel scholarship when registering for the Midwest Summit via this registration link. Find more about the event and attending institutions by visiting the website. |
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Satellite voting on campus
Oct. 15
'You Belong' kickoff
Oct. 16
Homecoming & Family Weekend
Oct. 18-21
Krystal Madlock reception
Oct. 19
Track & Field rummage sale
Oct. 19
Softball Home Run Derby
Oct. 20
Service Trip leader apps due
Nov. 9
St. Elizabeth Week
Nov. 11-16
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| Click here to view the full Wartburg events calendar. |
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