Presidential Forum on Tuesday
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The last Presidential Forum of the 2018-19 academic year will be Tuesday, April 9, at 11:30 a.m. in WBC 214 (Buckmaster). The notes from the Feb. 26 forum are now posted on the InfoCenter under President’s Reports.
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Support student-musicians at the following concerts this week:
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Knightliters jazz band: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, McCaskey Lyceum |
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Pinnacle: 8 p.m. Thursday, April 11, Wartburg Chapel |
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Castle Singers and Kammerstreicher home concert: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13, Wartburg Chapel |
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Wind Ensemble home concert: 2 p.m. Sunday, April 14, Neumann Auditorium |
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Wartburg Choir home concert: 4 p.m. Sunday, April 14, Wartburg Chapel |
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Classes will not meet on RICE Day, Thursday, April 11, as Wartburg College dedicates the day to recognizing student and faculty achievements in and out of the classroom. The whole campus community is encouraged to participate in the day’s events, which include poster sessions, oral and video presentations, readings, panel discussions, displays, art exhibits, documentary premieres and music performances. Click here to see the schedule for the day and to see a PDF of the program, which will be posted this week.
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Journalism & Communication documentaries to premiere Thursday
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All are invited to watch the Journalism & Communication capstone documentaries as they're being screened in Neumann Auditorium from 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday, April 11, in Neumann Auditorium.
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At 3 p.m., Flash Films presents "Grant Price: Setting the Standard," which highlights the life and legacy of the broadcasting legend and former Wartburg professor. Click here for details. Flash Films consists of Madison Bloker, Ian Coon, Katie Kreis, Anh Le, Jon Mohwinkle, Robby Newell and Kailee O’Brien. |
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At 3:30 p.m., Kai Productions presents "Not So Fragile," which follows the story of Aaron Haugen, son of alumni Denny and Marcia Haugen, and the family's journey with Fragile X syndrome. Click here for details. Kai Productions members are Alexis Bodzioch, Irnea Muhovic, Krystal Johnson, Amber Rottinghaus, Alisha Ungs and Savannah Nichols. |
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Shuttles will be traveling to the Waterloo bus station and airport and to the Cedar Rapids airport over break. The dates of service are April 19 and April 28. Please remember you must sign up one week in advance for shuttle service. To sign up and see details, visit www.wartburg.edu/shuttle.
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Dining hours during Tour Week
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For the Dining Services hours during Tour Week and Easter weekend, please click here. During Tour Week, students will not be able to use their meal plans if staying on campus, and there will be no meal transfers. The first meal in Mensa after break will be Sunday evening, April 28.
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Juice publishing schedule for end of the term
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Please make note of the Juice email publishing schedule through the end of the academic year:
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No Monday Juice the week of April 22 due to Tour Week. |
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The final weekly Juice of the term will be May 20. |
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The Juice will publish intermittently through the summer as needed, about every other week for the Faculty/Staff edition. |
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Weekly Juice emails will begin again Monday, Aug. 26, just before the start of Fall Term. |
If you have items that need to be sent through the Juice, send an email to Juice@wartburg.edu. For items that need to be sent immediately, contact stephanie.boeding@wartburg.edu (the Juice email inbox is not monitored daily).
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May Term Senate elections
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Vote for May Term Senators on Friday, April 12, via a link that will be sent through a Juice email. Voting begins at midnight and ends at 11:59 p.m. Friday. Contact Jenna Brannaman with questions.
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April Mail Center schedule
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The Mail Center has the following schedule updates in April:
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On RICE Day, April 11: regular 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. schedule |
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Abbreviated hours Finals and Tour Week, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. |
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Closed Friday, April 19, and Monday, April 22 |
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Mail and packages will NOT be forwarded during Tour Week or May Term unless you sign up to start mail forwarding early. If you will not be on campus for May Term and summer, please submit an email asking to start forwarding early to mailroom@wartburg.edu. |
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Wartburg’s Senior Exhibition 2019 will showcase works from five students beginning Thursday, April 11. There will be a reception on opening night, from 7 to 9 p.m., in conjunction with RICE Day. Featured artists are Sam Engelken, Hannah Fox, Haley Harms, Emily McCalla, and Anthony Quesada Sanchez. The exhibit, open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. through May 26, is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.wartburg.edu/gallery.
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Water to Thrive plans for May Term
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Water to Thrive will meet Monday, April 8, at 7 p.m. in Science Center 158 to discuss plans for May Term. All are welcome!
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The Wartburg Philosophical and Literary Society will meet Friday, April 12, at 4 p.m. in McCoy West of Saemann Student Center. Todd Greer, fourth-year psychology and Spanish major, will present “Catalonia and Spain: Historical Analysis of Linguistic Identity and Conflict.” The second presentation will be given by Bryce Origer, fourth-year environmental science and studies and Spanish major. The title of his talk is “Diego Velázquez and his Mirror.” The final speaker, Hannah Williams, fourth-year biology and Spanish major, will present “Don Quijote: The First Modern Novel.”
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Graduate school information
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A representative from Mount Mercy University, Cedar Rapids, will be on campus April 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with information about their graduate programs. Stop by their table in the northwest foyer of Saemann Student Center to check out opportunities!
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Wartburg 2019-20 Holiday Calendar
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The Holiday Calendar for 2019-20 has been posted at Infocenter > Employment > Forms and Procedures > Payroll and Personnel Forms.
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Midnight Breakfast to kick off Finals Week
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All students are invited to attend the Midnight Breakfast on Sunday, April 14, from 11 p.m. to midnight in Mensa. Hosted by President Darrel and Christy Colson and served by faculty and staff volunteers, the breakfast is a fun Wartburg tradition that kicks off Finals Week.
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Summer Storage for out-of-state students
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The Office of Student Life is once again offering a summer storage program for returning out-of-state students. Wartburg faculty and staff volunteers will store items for students over the summer break free of charge. Certain conditions apply, and students must arrange their own transportation to and from the storage facility. This program is currently only available to students who reside out of state. Interested students should stop by the Student Life office to sign up and pick up program information. Registrations will NOT be accepted by email. Please email Jennifer.onuigbo@wartburg.edu with questions.
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The weather has warmed and bikes are now available for checkout at Vogel Library. When checking out a bike for the first time this term, you will need to fill out a new bike borrowing agreement form even if you have completed a form in a previous term. Bikes may be checked out for four hours at a time and include a key for the bike lock and a helmet. Enjoy a bike ride this spring!
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Wartburg Music Camps this summer
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Help spread the word about the following summer music camps at Wartburg:
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Band Camp, July 21-27 |
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Meistersinger Keyboard Camp, July 28-31 |
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Meistersinger All-State Choir Camp |
Session I: Aug.1-3
Session II: Aug. 5-7
For more information and to register, visit www.wartburg.edu/camps.
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Survey: Effects of health care on college students
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Service Trip position openings for 2019-20
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The Service Trips Executive Team is currently looking to hire three students for positions next year. Wartburg College Service Trips are dedicated to providing opportunities that actively engage participants with communities through service, reflection and learning.
Click here to apply.
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VAC position openings for 2019-20
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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. Click the link to apply.
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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, April 8 – Senior Chapel, Sarah Yotter ’19 |
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Wednesday, April 10 – Lenten Chapel, Rev. Dr. Chip Bouzard |
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Friday, April 12 – Dr. Bill Withers – Aloha! |
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Sunday, April 14, 10:30 a.m. – Palm & Passion Sunday, Pastor Brian Beckstrom |
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