The Juice — Feb. 12, 2015

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

German Institute funding — Applications are being accepted for funding from the German Institute to support activities and endeavors related to Germany or German in the 2015-16 academic year. Awarding will be on a competitive basis; applications for the full amount available ($5,000) likely will not be supported in full. Applications are due March 15 to Dr. Daniel Walther, German Institute director. Awards will be announced no later than April 1. Contact Walther at daniel.walther@wartburg.edu for application requirements and details. 

Agreement with MCC — As part of a “two-plus-two” agreement announced Tuesday, Feb. 10 and effective this fall, students will be able to study at Marshalltown Community College and Wartburg and earn a bachelor’s degree in four years. Iowa Valley Community College District students meeting credit hour requirements within Marshalltown Community College’s broadcasting and digital media associate’s degree — and graduates of the program — can earn a Wartburg degree in journalism and communication with a concentration in multimedia journalism or digital production. Members of Marshalltown Community College’s administration, faculty and student body visited Wartburg for the signing and announcement of the articulation agreement and to tour Department of Journalism & Communication facilities.

Student housing policy changes — Students on Monday received notification of updates to the college's housing policies. As a residential college, the goal is for all full-time students to live on campus every year, but in many years, the college approves a limited number of off-campus housing requests. The following steps are being taken to improve consistency and predictability in the enforcement of longstanding policies:

• The college has eliminated the $200 deposit formerly required for participation in the on-campus housing lottery. Students must have an account balance in good standing to participate.
• Applicants who are approved to live off campus will be subject to a $250 fee, the proceeds of which offset the cost of campus-wide facility maintenance normally included in room fees.
• Full room will be charged to the accounts of full-time students residing off campus without approval.

The Wartburg residential life experience is sequenced so to allow students to transition into independent living, and the college values the role of residential living in creating a vibrant on-campus community centered on the college's mission. Questions about the housing process can be directed to Wes Brooks, director of Residential Life, at 352-8260 or wesley.brooks@wartburg.edu.

Accessibility awareness event — Come to the McCaskey Lyceum Sunday, Feb. 15, 2 p.m., to hear Miss Wheelchair Iowa 2011 Jennifer Wolff discuss accessibility for the differently-abled on a college campus. This talk is geared to challenge your view of the architectural space you function within and how to imagine it complexly to include someone with a different ability. Afterward a wheelchair obstacle course will be in Levick Arena from 3-4 p.m.. Sign-up during lunch and dinner at the bottom of the Saemann Student Center stairs. Andrew Tubbs ’15 will perform stand-up comedy to introduce Jennifer.

A Haiku Affair — The Writing, Reading, and Speaking Lab will host A Haiku Affair tonight, Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m., in the Konditerei. All are invited to write love and breakup poetry. Dr. Joyce Boss, Department of English & Modern Languages chair, will discuss the history of haiku as an art form.

Note from Registrar's Office — Registration is scheduled on specific days for students based on their classification. Classification was determined at the beginning of Winter Term and is based on total credits earned. The registration dates are at www.wartburg.edu/registrar. Students need to verify their classification through My Wartburg. From your homepage, in the black band, select "Personal Info" next to your name. The screen refreshes to "My Info"; select the "Academic Info" tab. The classification and other academic data will be displayed. Contact the Registrar's Office at 352-8272 if your classification is incorrect.  

Tattoo fundraiser — Asian Student Association will hold a fundraiser Saturday, Feb. 14, 6 p.m., in Clinton Hall's lounge. Henna-ink (non-permanent) tattoos, an staple of the Asian art culture, will be available. One design costs $3, two cost $4.

Sustainable farming program — Faux Farm, Kaiser Farm, and Vogel Library are sponsoring a public program on sustainable farming Wednesday, Feb. 25, 6:30–8 p.m., in McCaskey Lyceum. Sustainable Farms: Bremer County and Beyond will include a screening of the documentary New Farms, Big Success, followed by a panel discussion on sustainable farming in Bremer County including Rob Faux from Faux Farms and Lindsay Kaiser from Kaiser Farms. For more information, click here or contact Curtis Brundy, director of Vogel Library, at curtis.brundy@wartburg.edu or 352-8462.

The Vagina Monologues showing — All are welcome to events throughout V-Week, currently underway. A production of Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues will be tonight, Friday, and Saturday, 8 p.m., in McCaskey Lyceum. A panel discussion will follow Saturday's show. Tickets will be sold for $5 at the door. All proceeds from the show and auction will be benefit Cedar Valley Friends of the Family and the global V-Day movement to end violence against women and girls. A silent auction outside McCaskey Lyceum runs all week. More information is available on the Wartburg College V-Day Campaign Facebook page.

Find your direction — The W is partnering with Waverly Health Center and Hy-Vee to provide a healthy living program beginning Thursday, Feb. 26. The Compass program will meet at 5:30 p.m. at The W. The five-week program will help participants establish and maintain long-term, healthy behavior changes. It includes a personalized exercise program and nutritional guidance. Register by Thursday, Feb. 19 by calling 319-483-1361. There is a fee to participate.

Gayla Week 2015 — Join Alliance in Gayla Week 2015, themed gaY2K–Party like it's 1999! Events run Monday, Feb. 16-Saturday, Feb. 21. Highlights include bingo on Monday, 8-9 p.m.; in the McCoy room of Saemann Student Center; game night on Wednesday, 7-10 p.m., in Whitehouse Business Center's Buckmaster Room; a panel discussion Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., in the McCoy rooms; and a drag show on Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Neumann Auditorium. Drag show tickets will be available for $5 at the door. Find more information on the Alliance Facebook page.

STEM for women — A program on attracting girls and women to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields will be Thursday, Feb. 19, in Science Center 134. A social starts at 6 p.m. and the program will be from 6:30 to 7:30. Speakers include Marcy Seavey, University of Northern Iowa STEM coordinator, and Stephani Keller, N.E. Iowa Regional STEM Hub associate.

Film festival plays on — The fourth selection in the Tournées French Film Festival will play tonight, Feb. 12, 6 p.m., in Whitehouse Business Center 214. The French Minister centers around a man and his highly capricious boss. The fifth film, The Past, will be shown Tuesday, Feb. 17, 6 p.m., in Whitehouse Business Center 116. Admission to the series is free, popcorn will be served, and discussion will be provided by students in FR 275: Intro to French & Francophone Film. No knowledge of French is required to participate. For more information on the festival, including a schedule, visit the Wartburg French Club Facebook page. 

TerraCycle changes — Waverly's TerraCycle program that Wartburg participates in has changed its policies. The following items are now accepted: cereal bags, granola bags and wrappers, ink cartridges, squeeze-food pouches, and drink pouches.  Waverly-Shell Rock High School is looking for a community group to take over the program due to changes in what is accepted at the school. If your group is interested in this fundraising opportunity, please email jeremy.langner@wsr.k12.ia.us. 

Candlelight dinner — Sign up outside Mensa during dinner tonight, Feb. 12, for a candlelight dinner sponsored by Black Student Union Wednesday, Feb. 18, 6:30 p.m. The meal costs $10 for faculty and staff, payable with cash or declining balance.

Election results — Elections for Student Senate were Tuesday, Feb. 10. Sean Lancaster ’16 and Molly Zmudka ’17 won the race for president and vice president with 95 percent of the vote. A run-off election will be Tuesday, Feb. 17 in the race for recorder, as Calyn Thompson ’17 earned 40 percent of the vote and Molly Astarita ’18 earned 26 percent. A run-off also is required in the race for treasurer, as Adam Kurt ’16 earned 38 percent of the vote and Emily Capper ’18 earned 28 percent.

Phil & Lit — The next meeting of the Wartburg Philosophical & Literary Society will be Friday, Feb. 13, 4 p.m., in McCoy West of Saemann Student Center. Dr. Benjamin Bousquet, associate professor of physics, will present Neutrinos: Nature’s Ghosts.

Bach's Lunch concert — Christian Stötzner of Eisenach, Germany, will be the guest organist at the Bach’s Lunch organ series Friday, Feb. 13. The 12:30 p.m. performance in Wartburg Chapel will be preceded by a noon lunch and explanation of the program in Chapel Commons. Stötzner is the music director at St. George’s Church in Eisenach, where J. S. Bach was baptized. He also was part of the St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, a famous choir school where Bach spent most of his career as cantor. Stötzner will speak about these experiences prior to his concert. Bring a lunch or order one from Den-Rittersaal by Wednesday, Feb. 11, by contacting Marcia Haugen, music department office coordinator, at marcia.haugen@wartburg.edu or 352-8300.

P.S. I Love You Day — Friday, Feb. 13, is P.S. I love You Day, created in 2011 to show support for all those who struggle with bullying, depression, and suicide. Please wear purple to join in letting those who are struggling know they are not alone. For more information, click here or contact Kelly Moeller, Suicide Prevention Program coordinator, at kelly.moeller@wartburg.edu. If you or someone you know needs help, please contact Counseling Services at 352-8596 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Wrestling with faith - Do you wonder about the problems evil causes in the world or find the concept of the Trinity confusing? A small group will meet Thursdays, 8 p.m., to wrestle with theological questions and their effects. All are welcome to the first meeting, tonight, Feb. 12, in the lounge outside the Department of Religion & Philosophy in Grossmann Hall. For more information, contact Paris White ’15 at paris.white@wartburg.edu.

Holiday mail advisory — Be advised the Mail Center is not open on Valentine's Day, Saturday, Feb. 14. Also, no mail will come from the Post Office on Monday, Feb. 16, as it is Presidents Day. Cards and packages not arriving by Friday, Feb. 13, won't start to arrive until Tuesday, Feb. 17. Fedex and UPS both will deliver on Monday, Feb. 16.

Summer camp representative — Dave Jarvis from Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp will be on campus for summer job recruitment Tuesday, Feb. 17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the northwest foyer of Saemann Student Center.

'Best of the Best' concert — The Wartburg Community Symphony will perform alongside the Valley High School Chamber Orchestra in the Meistersinger Honor Orchestra Festival's "Best of the Best" concert Saturday, Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m., in Neumann Auditorium. Under the direction of  Dr. Daniel Kaplunas, the orchestras will perform crowd-pleasing numbers, including two with Dr. Simon Estes, distinguished professor and artist in residence. A reception will follow. Admission is free for students with identification. For more information, call 352-8200.

PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mandatory training — In the spirit of maintaining a campus atmosphere of safety and respect, Wartburg is launching a mandatory prevention and awareness program relating to sexual misconduct and related offenses. All students, faculty, and staff are required this term to complete the online training module Haven: Understanding Sexual Assault, created by EverFi, a leading education technology company. This training will be required on an annual basis. Students must complete the hour-long course before Winter Break, which begins Friday, Feb. 27. Students will not be able to register for 2015-16 classes until they have done so. Use registration code 7044f4d8 at http://www.everfi.com/register to begin the training. Detailed instructions, emailed to students last week, are available under the student tab on InfoCenter. Questions regarding this new initiative can be directed to Student Life administrators or to studentlife@wartburg.edu. 

Convocation features alumna — International humanitarian law expert Laura Olson ’92 will speak about her experiences in international law and work to protect persons from the effects of armed conflict, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 11:30 a.m., in Neumann Auditorium. Olson will highlight her 10 years as a legal adviser to the International Committee of the Red Cross and give an overview of International Humanitarian Law, including how this law protects persons, such as prisoners of war, during armed conflict and contemporary challenges the law faces. A 2013 recipient of the Wartburg College Alumni Citation, Olson is acting director of the Programs Branch of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. 

Lunch 'n' Learn — A Waverly Health Center lunch n’ learn will be Wednesday, Feb. 18, noon to 1 p.m., in The W's Wet Classroom. Michelle Litterer will present Making Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference for Heart Health. Attendees of the free event are invited to bring a lunch. For more information, call The W at 352-8249.

Summer Camp Fair — Visit with camp reps about summer employment opportunities during the Summer Camp Fair Wednesday, Feb. 25, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the northwest foyer of Saemann Student Center. For more information contact Gail Sexton, coordinator of church relations and faith community outreach, in the Center for Community Engagement, Vogel Library 204, or at gail.sexton@wartburg.edu or 352-8699.

Housing sign-up — Housing cards for 2015-16 will be available Monday, March 2. Wartburg has eliminated the $200 deposit formerly required for participation in the housing lottery. Informational meetings regarding the sign-up process will be 8 p.m. Monday, March 16, in the Clinton Hall lounge; Tuesday, March 17, in the Centennial Hall lounge; and Thursday, March 19, in McCoy West of Saemann Student Center. See wartburg.edu/reslife for more information. Lottery sign-up nights will be:

• Knights Village — Wednesday, March 18, 7 p.m., McCaskey Lyceum
• Löhe Hall — Tuesday, March 24, 7 p.m., Grossmann 16
• The Residence — Thursday, March 26, 7 p.m., Grossmann 16
• Suites and singles — Tuesday, March 31, 7 p.m., Neumann Auditorium
• Doubles and singles — Wednesday, April 1, 7 p.m., Neumann Auditorium

Löhe and The Residence applications — Enjoy campus life in a suite-style unit next year. Applications for Löhe Hall and The Residence are being accepted through Wednesday, Feb. 25. Löhe Hall residents develop a learning project with their roommates to educate the Wartburg community. Suites are available for one, three, four, six, or eight occupants. The Residence is a service-learning community with one- or eight-person suites. Residents develop a service project to fulfill a need in the community. Applications are available at www.wartburg.edu/reslife. Direct questions to Kassy Kahler, residential life service and learning coordinator, at kasandra.kahler@wartburg.edu.

Convocation features alumna — International humanitarian law expert Laura Olson ’92 will speak about her experiences in international law and work to protect persons from the effects of armed conflict, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 11:30 a.m., in Neumann Auditorium. Olson will highlight her 10 years as a legal adviser to the International Committee of the Red Cross and give an overview of International Humanitarian Law, including how this law protects persons, such as prisoners of war, during armed conflict and contemporary challenges the law faces. A 2013 recipient of the Wartburg College Alumni Citation, Olson is acting director of the Programs Branch of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties.