Need to schedule an event in Wartburg Chapel or the Chapel Commons? Please contact Carrie Gleason for assistance. Pastor Brian Beckstrom and Kathy Traetow will continue to schedule the Tower Room.
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See Something, Say Something cards
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Do you have the new “See Something, Say Something” card? Get one for yourself and extras for friends in the Campus Security or Student Life offices. They include the link to the new online reporting form, which anyone can use to confidentially report a non-emergency crime that has occurred on or off campus. If you provide your contact information, someone will respond to your report within 48 hours. Click here to learn more about Wartburg’s Community Response Team.
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Presidential Forum on Tuesday
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The next Presidential Forum with President Colson will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, in Buckmaster (WBC214).
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German-U.S. symposium on campus
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“Perspectives on German-U.S. Relations: Pasts, Presents, & Futures” is a symposium hosted by the Gustav-Stresemann-Institute (Bonn, Germany) and Wartburg College on Monday, March 18. All are invited to join us for a daylong event featuring a variety of speakers, a lunch, an evening reception, and this year’s Kleinfeld Lecture, presented by Dr. Mark Cassell, professor of political science at Kent State University. Click here to see the schedule, speakers and other details. Please pre-register (all events are free) at www.wartburg.edu/symposium-registration to take part in the day. Contact Dr. Daniel Walther with questions.
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Winter and May Term balances
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Winter term balances were due by Feb. 10, and May Term balances are due by Sunday, March 10. Student balances must be below $1,000 in order to participate in early registration and the housing lottery for the 2019-20 academic year. Early registration and housing lotteries will begin in March.
Monthly payment plan participants: If your payments are current and your remaining scheduled payments will bring your balance below $1,000, you will be able to participate! In addition, May Term travel courses must be paid in full by March 10 to avoid cancellation. If cancelled, participants will be responsible for any non-refundable charges to date, as outlined on their May Term Financial Responsibility Form.
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Projects for Peace report available
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The annual report Projects for Peace: The Vision of Kathryn W. Davis is now available at this link. A list of projects completed by Wartburg students from 2007 to 2017 is found on page 85.
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Celebrate Brazilian Carnaval
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Join SALSA, African Representative Council, and iClub in celebrating Brazilian Carnaval!
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Thursday, March 21: Come experience Carnaval around the world with free Brazilian food and drinks in The W classrooms, 7-9 p.m. |
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Friday, March 22: Carnaval-themed costume party with Brazilian mock-tails provided. Come see who will be crowned King and Queen of Carnaval! 10 p.m.-1 a.m. at Diers' House (east side of campus). |
If you have any questions, please contact: wartburgsalsa@gmail.com or a.r.c@wartburg.edu.
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Wartburg Wayfinder develops career skills
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Check out this new resource for all students! The Wartburg Wayfinder provides suggestions for ways Wartburg College students can develop career-related skills and co-curricular experiences during each year as a Knight. With some advanced planning, students can develop a solid resume and gain valuable leadership skills from a variety of curricular and co-curricular experiences.
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Students needed for study
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Rachel Zittergruen, a third-year psychology major, is conducting research on perceived social support in a college-aged sample to meet requirements for PSY 421: Advanced Research Methods. If you would like to participate in the study, please click this link to Sona System.
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The Mail Center has resumed the ability to receive All-Campus Spending as payment for postage, envelopes, and shipping at the service window; no discount is given for use of ACS at the Mail Center. The Mail Center will be open regular hours (9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) during the week of Winter Break.
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Have you completed your scholarship thank-you?
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Students who receive donor-funded scholarships as part of their financial aid package have received an email with details about completing a thank-you note. To write your thank-you note, please look for a Feb. 21 email from Scott Leisinger. In that email, you’ll find a personalized link to complete your thank you note. If you have questions, contact Kim Bunce.
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Global Connections candlelight dinner
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Global Connections members will talk about the organization while students, faculty and staff mingle over dinner on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 6:30 p.m., in the Heritage Ballroom in Saemann Student Center. Must have pre-registered to attend.
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Student Senate election results
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The official results are in for the 2019-20 Student Senate elected positions. Student Senate extends congratulations to all candidates for a great elections season.
2019-20 elected positions:
Trevor Hurd, Student Body President
Jenna Brannaman, Vice President
Jordan Flaherty, Treasurer
Grace Greving, Recorder
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Students offer free tax assistance
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Accounting students at Wartburg will offer free income tax assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, which is open to the public. Students will assist in the preparation of tax returns every Tuesday and Thursday, Feb. 19-April 15, 2-4 p.m., in WBC Room 101. No appointment is necessary. Click here for details and to see if you qualify for assistance.
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Registration hold reminder
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If you received an e-mail from the Registrar’s Office on Feb. 6 about declaring your major or submitting a diploma application, Feb. 22 was the last day to submit the missing form(s). Students who have not submitted the appropriate form(s) on time will have a registration hold placed on their account to prevent them from registering on Monday, March 11.
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Be a part of this generation fighting for the next
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Wartburg College Dance Marathon is a nonprofit organization that raises funds for the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. The money raised goes to kids with pediatric illnesses and injuries and their families in order for them to live the best life possible. Currently there is a promo code for $10 off your registration fee. This registration fee provides two t-shirts and meals on the Big Event on April 6. Click here for the sign-up link and use promo code wcdm19. If you have any questions, email wcdm@wartburg.edu.
Sign up for WCDM11 "For the Kids"!
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Funding for GER260/261 in May 2020
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If you meet the following criteria, the German Institute at Wartburg will cover from one-fourth up to half of the trip cost for GER260 May Term Abroad: German Culture I/GER 261 Intensive German Conversation May 2020:
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Have a graduation date of 2022 or 2023 |
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Agree to take and pass the appropriate German course in the year following the 2020 May Term enrollment; you must register for the 2020-21 German course in AY 2019-20 |
If you have questions about this, contact Professor Losch or Dr. Daniel Walther.
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'Memory Beads' exhibit at art gallery
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One part traditional exhibition and one part history lesson, "Memory Beads" pairs Christine Flavin’s imagery alongside displays of the historical tools of the photographic trade: antique cameras, daguerreotypes, tintypes, albumen cabinet cards and more. The gallery is open to the public 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
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SPIRITUAL LIFE & CAMPUS MINISTRY
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This week's Chapel services
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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:
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Monday, Feb. 25: Mitchell Stover ’19, Senior Chapel
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Wednesday, Feb. 27: Stephanie Boeding ’99, editor and email marketing manager
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Friday, March 1: Service Trips Blessing
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New discernment group for students
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Students are invited to a discernment group called "(w)holy listening" after Sanctuary at 10 p.m. Wednesdays in Chapel Commons (basement of the Chapel). Halcyon Bjornstad, director for the Integrated BA/MDIV Degree program, leads the group for any student who is interested in listening to God's call in their life. Whether that is choosing a major or deciding what to do this summer, all are welcome to join. For more information, contact Halcyon.
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