Pinnacle presents Pin & Tonic
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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.
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Survey: Music Therapy at Wartburg
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Students in MU 313: Influences of Music on Behavior create advocacy projects for music therapy, and they are gathering information on the knowledge that our faculty and staff have about music therapy at Wartburg. If you would like to participate in this project, please take the anonymous survey at this link. Students hope to gauge the presence of music therapy on campus and better understand how to best serve the community.
You will need to select “finish now” and then “confirm finish now” at the end of the survey. If you have any questions please email Sofia Bouffard or Harlie Jacobsen.
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Vogel Library third-floor rooms reserved
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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.
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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.
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Faculty/Staff Appreciation event
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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:
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Dr. Zak Montgomery, associate professor of Spanish and Slife Professor in Humanities: John O. Chellevold Student Award for Excellence in Teaching and Professional Service |
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Stephanie Klemetson, music tour, camp and promotion manager: Outstanding Staff Award |
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Barbara Ashton, music therapist in residence, and Pamela Ohrt, associate professor of journalism & communication: Chellevold Award finalists |
Brief program and remarks by the Chellevold recipient at 11:45 a.m. Refreshments available.
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Dress casual for the week of April 1 to support Dance Marathon before the big WCDM event. Donate $20 to wear jeans for the whole week. Money will be collected by Dance Marathon participants March 25-29. Cash or credit will be accepted. Participants will receive a button to wear during the week. Email wcdm@wartburg.edu if you are interested.
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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."
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Enlightenment Week: Autism
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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.
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Tuesday, April 2, 7:30- 8:30 p.m.: DIY Neurodiversity Art/Sensory Games, Music Therapy Lab, Fine Arts Center |
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Wednesday, April 3: Wear blue to spread awareness! |
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Thursday, April 4, 7:30-8:30 p.m.: Panel of Professionals, Grossman 132. Snacks provided! |
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Friday April 5, 8 p.m.: Live Karaoke Knight, Sasquatch Jack’s. All proceeds benefit the Autism Society of Iowa. |
We hope to see you there!
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Public invited to Graven Award events
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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.
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Click here for information on the upcoming health screen provided by Waverly Health Center. The Health Screen will take place on Tuesday, April 2, in the West Classroom at The W. Please review what tests are available and the associated costs. All full-time/benefit-eligible employees can participate, as well as spouses on the Wartburg College health insurance. Sign up is required! Contact Amy Wilson, benefits administrator, with the following information:
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Name |
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Spouse Name (if applicable) |
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Preferred time (every 15 minutes between 7 and 8:30 a.m.) |
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What testing requested (Chemistry Panel, A1C, PSA, Thyroid) |
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Wind Ensemble spaghetti dinner
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The Wind Ensemble will host a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, April 6, 4-7 p.m., at St. Paul's Lutheran Church & School in Waverly to raise funds for its tour of Japan. Free-will donations will be accepted and group members will share information about the upcoming Japan tour. Click here for details. to raise funds for its May Term tour to Japan. Contact Sofia Bouffard with questions about either event.
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Bouzard retirement reception
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All faculty and staff are invited to a retirement reception for Dr. Chip Bouzard on Friday, March 29, at Tendrils from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Tendrils, located at the Waverly Hospital, can be accessed from the eastern (lower) parking lot adjacent to Eighth Street SW. No program is planned. If, however, that last sentence is not incentive enough, there will certainly be home-made libations and food.
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Water to Thrive Ethiopian dinner
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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.
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Save the date for the annual Staff Retreat on Wednesday, April 24, from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. This year’s retreat will be held at The W. Activities include:
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Lunch and social time |
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“Relieving Work Stress” presentation – Jon Wolff & LaToshia Burrell |
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Prize drawings (must be present to win) |
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Breakout sessions that range from non-physical games to moderate physical activity. Casual wear recommended. |
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Performance appraisal forms available
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Performance appraisal forms for 2018-19 are finalized and now available on the InfoCenter under Employment > Forms and Procedures > Performance Appraisal Forms. As usual, performance appraisals are to be completed beginning April 1 and submitted no later than June 30, generally covering the working period of June 1, 2018, through May 31, 2019. In an effort to complete the appraisals in a timely fashion, please note that all late and/or incomplete performance appraisals will result in a counseling session with the supervisor responsible and Human Resources. Documentation of the counseling session will be placed in the supervisor's personnel file and communicated with the appropriate cabinet member and/or supervisor. The following are the requirements of a complete performance appraisal:
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Performance appraisal must be complete and submitted on the most updated performance appraisal form. (Outdated performance appraisal forms will NOT be accepted). |
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Signatures AND dates of both the supervisor and employee must be present. |
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Appraisals (and self-appraisal, if completed) must be submitted on or before June 30, 2019. |
We appreciate your cooperation. Please direct any questions to Human Resources.
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Remind your graduating advisees them to attend the Grad Finale on Wednesday, March 27, anytime between 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Saemann Student Center Ballrooms. Offices will assist them in the transition from student-to-graduate. Will be cleared to order cap/gown at the event. Contact sheree.covert@wartburg.edu for more information.
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Final week of RecycleMania
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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.
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2019-20 German Institute funding opportunity
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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.
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Castle Singers and Kammerstreicher 2019 tour a success
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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:
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1,764 miles traveled over 4 states |
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40 student musicians participated |
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19 performances |
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5 school visits |
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4 worship services |
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1 more opportunity for the Wartburg community to experience the concert tour program: attend the Castle Singers and Kammerstreicher Home Concert on Saturday, April 13, at 4 p.m. in the Wartburg Chapel. |
Visit Wartburg College Choirs on Facebook and follow Castle Singers and Kammerstreicher on Instagram to see pictures from the tour.
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Welcome to new Study Away Coordinator
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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.
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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 services:
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Monday, March 25: Sameeullah Jung '19, Interfaith Senior Chapel |
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Wednesday, March 27: Halcyon Bjornstad, director for Integrated BA/MDIV Degrees program |
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Friday, March 29: Daniel O'Brien ‘19, Senior Chapel |
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Shame is the lie that tells us we aren't good enough, that we aren't lovable, and that we will always fail. This workshop is designed to help students identify where shame is affecting their lives. It will provide ways to identify shame, to stop letting shame control their life, and how to move forward helping others be free from the effects of shame. Join us Saturday, March 30, in Chapel Commons from 9 a.m. to noon. Breakfast will be provided. Please RSVP to Halcyon Bjornstad.
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