Pinnacle presents Pin & Tonic

Join Pinnacle for Pin & Tonic, a social gathering featuring snacks, fun drinks, and entertainment from members of Pinnacle on Thursday, March 28, at 8 p.m. in the Chapel Commons. Pinnacle is a vocal ensemble that fosters an inclusive environment of students of various backgrounds who explore the expansive range and capabilities of the human voice.

Salsa Night at Joe's

Enjoy salsa dancing and fun at Salsa Night, which will be at Joe’s Knight Hawk on Friday, March 29, starting at 8 p.m. (right after the Culture Show). Everyone is welcome! Email questions to Jessica.mueller@wartburg.edu.

Faculty/Staff Appreciation event

Join members of Student Senate on Tuesday, April 2, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., in Hagemann Castle Room for recognition of the following award recipients:

Brief program and remarks by the Chellevold recipient at 11:45 a.m. Refreshments available.

Designated study rooms will be reserved on the third floor of Vogel Library for Business Mock Interviews on Thursday, March 28, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and for Social Work Mock Interviews on Friday, March 29, 8-10 a.m. All other rooms are open for student use, as well as Counseling Services and Pathways.

Enlightenment Week: Autism

Enlightenment Week is dedicated to shedding light on autism and those on the spectrum. If you are a future educator, occupational therapist, speech pathologist, music therapist, or anyone who might work with individuals on the spectrum, this week of events is for you.

We hope to see you there!

Phil & Lit Society

The Wartburg Philosophical and Literary Society will meet Friday, March 29, at 4 p.m. in McCoy West of Saemann Student Center. The speaker is Dr. Kyle Schenkewitz, visiting professor of religion, who will present "Letters from Anastasios of Sinai: Responding to the Muslim Conquest."

Update on housing sign-up for 2019-20

Please note that the sign-up location has been changed to the Wartburg Chapel.

Details about the process and options for each residence hall are available at this link on the Info Center, including the room swap agreement form. If you have further questions, please contact Cassie Hales, director of residential life.

VAC position openings for 2019-20

The Volunteer Action Center is currently looking to hire five students for positions next year. The VAC is a student-run organization committed to inspiring students to form a lasting bond with the communities in their lives, while learning and living out the value and importance of serving others. You can find our job openings on Knight Link by searching volunteer action center or VAC.

Public invited to Graven Award events

Adrian Miller, executive director of the Colorado Council of Churches and award-winning author, will receive Wartburg’s annual Graven Award on Tuesday, March 26, at 11:30 a.m. in Wartburg Chapel. The public is also welcome to attend a reception and book-signing from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Monday, March 25, in Hagemann Castle Room, followed by "A Conversation with Adrian Miller" at 7 p.m. in Wartburg Chapel. The Graven Award is presented annually to a person whose life is nurtured and guided by a strong sense of Christian calling and who is making a significant contribution to community, church, and society. It is named for the late Judge Henry N. and Helen Graven, natives of Greene, whose lives reflected those same commitments.

First-year student registration

To register for classes for the 2019-20 academic year, select the Academics tab on your My Wartburg home page. Under Registration, use the Course Search or Add/Drop function to select the courses for registration. Documentation on the online registration process and other registration information can be accessed on the Instructions/Guidelines link under 2019-20 Registration on the Registrar’s page.

Wind Ensemble spaghetti supper

The Wind Ensemble will hold a spaghetti supper

Saturday, April 6, 4-7 p.m., at St. Paul's Lutheran Church & School in Waverly to raise funds for its May Term tour to Japan. Free-will donations will be accepted and group members will share information about the upcoming Japan tour. Click here for details or contact Sofia Bouffard.

Water to Thrive Ethiopian dinner

Wartburg Water to Thrive will host an Ethiopian dinner with music and short program Tuesday, March 26, at 5:30 p.m. at the Waverly Area Veterans Post, 1300 Fourth St. NW, Waverly. All proceeds will go toward the Wartburg group's 15th well, the most of any college chapter. Cost is $20 for students and $30 for adults. For your reservation and payment, please contact Dr. Shawn Ellerbroek.

Final week of RecycleMania

RecycleMania is an eight-week recycling competition across the nation from Feb. 3 to March 30. The goal for this competition is to track all of the waste going to the landfills and other diverted materials that will be leaving campus during this time. Additionally, there will be activities on campus to inform students about the importance of practicing sustainable habits. Sustainability asks all students and staff to participate in our campus competition by ensuring they are properly disposing of waste and recyclables. For more information, visit any of Wartburg Sustainability's social media sites.

NSSE email survey

First-year and fourth-year students: Please respond to the email invitation to take the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). Wartburg College participates in the NSSE periodically. More information about NSSE is at nsse.indiana.edu. If you have other questions, please contact Bob Wilkinson at 319-352-8646. Thank you in advance for taking the time to make Wartburg College the best it can be!

Wartburg Service Trips is currently looking for students age 21 years or older who would be willing and able to drive on a Service Trip this coming Tour Week. We are specifically looking for drivers for the Denver and Florida trips. Service Trips is willing to offer a one-time deal of only charging your student account for $100; the normal trip charge is $200. If you are interested, please email Mattie Barr.

May and August graduates: Grad Finale

See you at the Grad Finale on Wednesday, March 27, anytime between 3:30 and 6:30 p.m.in the Saemann Student Center Ballrooms. Offices will assist you in the transition from student to graduate and clear you to order your cap/gown. Contact sheree.covert@wartburg.edu for more information.

Have you registered your vehicle for next year? It's best to register now so you don’t forget after May Term. The process only takes a minute or two!
Why register now?

Click here to register. You will need to login. If you register correctly, you’ll receive a confirmation email. If you have any problems registering, contact Campus Security or visit the Campus Security Office weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Librarians are now available for walk-up hours several times a week! Find a librarian at the circulation desk Monday 10-11:30 a.m.; Tuesday 9:30-11 a.m. and 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Wednesday 10-11:30 a.m., and Thursday 10-11:30 a.m. and 3:30-5:30 p.m. Librarians are also available, schedule permitting, during the work day in their offices, through email, and through chat on the library website. See you soon!

Tower Agency is seeking candidates for the position of chief executive officer for the 2019-20 academic year. Please submit a résumé, portfolio and cover letter to toweragency@wartburg.edu by March 27. Students from all majors are invited to apply. This is a paid position. Tower Agency is a team of emerging professionals creating dynamic, client-focused solutions through collaborative relationships and storytelling. Visit www.wartburg.edu/tower-agency for more information.

2019-20 German Institute funding opportunity

The Executive Committee of the German Institute announces the call for applications to support activities/endeavors related to German and/or Germany. For 2019-20, a total of $6,000 is 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 will at this time most likely not be supported in full. Applications are due March 29, 2019. Awards will be announced no later than April 15, 2019. 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 and internships (but not May Terms). Click here for full application details. Direct all questions to Dr. Daniel Walther.

Castle Singers and Kammerstreicher 2019 tour a success

Congratulations and thank you to Dr. Nicki Toliver, Dr. Jacob Tews, and the Wartburg Castle Singers and Kammerstreicher who spent their Winter Break serving the college on their 2019 Regional Concert Tour. Combined, these ambassador ensembles performed for over 1,500 alumni, students, family, and friends throughout the Midwest. By the numbers:

Visit Wartburg College Choirs on Facebook and follow Castle Singers and Kammerstreicher on Instagram to see pictures from the tour.

Summer school 2019 financial aid appointments

Attention 2019 summer school students: Financial Aid Office will begin taking appointments April 1 to discuss financial aid options. You must be registered for your summer classes before scheduling an appointment with the Financial Aid Office. If you would like to set up an appointment, please e-mail us at finaid@wartburg.edu. Please include dates and times that you are available.

Welcome to new Study Away Coordinator

Wartburg College welcomes Kathleen Sihler as the new Study Away Coordinator. Kathleen joins the college from the University of Northern Iowa, where she served in the Office of International Programs since 2016. Kathleen’s professional experience, conviction in the value of cultural competency and travel experiences align to strengthen her belief in the value and richness of other cultures, languages, histories and faiths. Her office is located in WBC 118 and she would welcome the opportunity to meet with students and faculty about their study away needs.