Water to Thrive meeting Sept. 30

Water to Thrive will be holding an introductory meeting on Monday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m. in SC 134. All are welcome to come learn more about how to help provide clean water wells in rural Africa and hear about ways to get involved in the near future.
 

Cross sculpture dedication

All are invited to the dedication of the new Lebenskreuz (Cross of Life) sculpture at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, in the lawn just west of Wartburg Chapel. The sculpture commemorates the 25th anniversary of the chapel and depicts the seven acts of mercy from the Gospel of Matthew. Click here to learn more.
 

Operation Organization meetings Oct. 1-2

The Office of Student Life, in collaboration with Student Senate, has updated the format to Operation Organization. All organization presidents, vice presidents, and treasurers must attend one of the two upcoming Op Org sessions. Join us Tuesday, Oct. 1, or Wednesday, Oct. 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Ballrooms to learn more about the resources available to student organizations. Representatives from the Business Office, Student Senate, Student Life, and other campus partners will be present. As a reminder, this is a requirement for every recognized student organization. Important information will be shared that will help you operate smoothly this coming year! Please send questions to kalyani.kannan@wartburg.edu or lindsey.leonard@wartburg.edu.
 

Fall 2020-Winter 2021 student teachers

Education majors, please plan to attend the following meetings:

•	Mandatory meeting Nov. 5 to complete the Student Teaching Applications
•	Mandatory meeting March 17, 2020, to receive Student Teaching Placements

Both meetings will be held at 11:30 a.m. in Buckmaster, WBC 214.
 

Symphonic Band fall concert Sunday

The Wartburg College Symphonic Band will perform its fall concert Sunday, Oct. 6, at 2 p.m., in Neumann Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public.
Dr. Cynthia Bane, psychology professor and vocalist with the Bluetone Jazz Collective, will be the guest vocal soloist on “But Not for Me” by George Gershwin for the musical “Girl Crazy.”

 

Volunteer Action Center open house Oct. 3

The Volunteer Action Center (VAC ) student organization invites all students to enjoy cookies and make cards at the VAC open house Thursday, Oct. 3, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Hub. Card-making supplies will be provided. The event is open to all students and is a great way to meet new people and have fun. VAC promotes and supports service and volunteerism and matches interested students with organizations needing volunteers. Membership is open to any student enrolled as full-time, part-time, or non-traditional student at Wartburg. Interested members can email vac@wartburg.edu or to any of the executive members.

 

We want your ideas!

Budget information was shared with Student Senate on Thursday, Sept. 26, including a brief explanation of how the college balances the operating budget and that we will need to increase revenues and reduce expenses to make sure we continue to have balanced budgets. Balanced budgets are a necessary component for the college to continue to provide the quality education you deserve and expect. The college understands your desire to be involved in this process and is asking you to submit any ideas you have to increase revenues and/or reduce expenses, especially in the area of recruiting new students and retaining existing students (although we welcome any ideas you have). Please submit your ideas via this online idea form.

If you want more information about the budget or this process, various documents are available to you as noted below:

•	The budget memo of Aug. 26
•	President Colson’s opening comments of Aug. 27
•	An overview of the timeline for our revenue enhancement and expense reduction process

Ideally, we would like to have your ideas submitted by Oct. 31, 2019; however, we will continue to take your ideas throughout the process.

 

New Professorship in Biology celebrated Oct. 10

On Thursday, Oct. 10, the college will induct Dr. Stephanie  Toering Peters into the newly established Dr. Richard L and Sandra K. Wahl Professorship in Biology. The reception and induction ceremony beginning at 11 a.m. in the Heritage Ballroom of Saemann Student Center are open to the public. Click here to learn more about alumnus Dr. Richard Wahl ’73 and his impact in the medical field.
 

The Castle is back

It’s back! Wartburg’s literary magazine, The Castle, is back and running. We’re accepting submissions for Fall and Winter semesters, so send your short stories, poetry, and graphic stories (comics), and questions to lindsey.jacobs@wartburg.edu. New this year is a cover art competition! Submit any medium and style to have a chance to be the cover of the book (must have a digital

resolution of at least 200 ppi, physical size of 5x7 in.). The fall deadline for submissions, including cover art, is Oct. 18.
 

Is a law career for you?

Are you curious about law school? Do you need help with your application? Do you want to get involved with Pre-Law Club? Contact Pre-Law Advisor Karen Thalacker at karen.thalacker@wartburg.edu for more information.
 

Phil and Lit Society meets Friday

The Wartburg Philosophical and Literary Society will meet Friday, Oct. 4, at 4 p.m. in the McCoy Rooms of Seamann Student Center. Faculty, staff, students and community members are encouraged to attend. The speaker is Eric Sommermeyer, assistant professor of accounting, who will present “The Effect of Stock Price from Nike Announcing an Ad Campaign with Colin Kaepernick,” a paper obtained in collaboration with Dr. Allan Bernard, associate professor of business administration.
 

Sociology Club hosts alumna speaker

The Sociology Club will host alumna Olivia McAtee ’18, who will speak at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, in Luther Hall 201.
 

Are you interested in leadership? Join the National Society of Leadership and Success chapter at Wartburg! NSLS focuses on helping people follow their dreams and achieve their goals. For any member who has not completed the program, you are still eligible to complete the program and become an inducted member! Registration deadline is Monday, Sept. 30. Check your NSLS email, or send an email to nsls@wartburg.edu for details.
 

FIRST Tech Challenge Meet needs volunteers

The Waverly-Shell Rock Robotics teams are hosting a FIRST Tech Challenge Super Qualifier Meet on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. Wartburg College has been a sponsor of the teams since their inception in 2017. The teams are looking for volunteers to serve as officials, judges, inspectors, etc. at the meet. No prior experience with FTC is required for most volunteers, and there are volunteer positions in both technical and non-technical areas. Any faculty, staff, or students who are interested in volunteering should contact Laurie Everhardt at ext. 8496 or laurie.everhardt@wartburg.edu.
 

Waverly Chamber Business Book Club begins Oct. 2

The Waverly Chamber of Commerce is offering Business Book Club, which will meet at the Waverly Public Library from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays for five weeks, beginning Oct. 2. Our first book is “Water the Bamboo” by Greg Bell. Bring your lunch and enjoy lively discussion moderated by Denny Haugen, Wartburg College retiree. The book can be purchased through Amazon or Barnes & Noble (the library does not have multiple copies). To sign up, email waverly@waverlychamber.com, call 319-352-4526, or just come to the library for the event. Wartburg is a member of the Chamber, and students and employees are welcome to the event.

 

Outfly Fest: Sand Volleyball Tournament

Outfly season is upon us! The day will include plenty of festivities, so don’t miss out on the fun! Follow this link to sign-up for the Outfly Fest Sand Volleyball Tournament. In hopes of good weather, the tournament will start at 2 p.m. on Outfly on the courts behind the Manors. Team members must be present at 2 p.m. to enter the tournament. Prizes will be awarded!

 

Be part of Hearthside reading program

Students are invited to be part of the Hearthside Project, where faculty and staff choose a book to explore with a small group of students in an informal environment. Click here to see the list of this fall’s books, then contact the professor directly to sign up for the book you wish to read. Hearthside is co-sponsored by the Humanities Think Tank at Wartburg College and the Slife Professorship in the Humanities. Contact Dr. Zak Montgomery with questions.

 

The new Knights Package Lockers are now in use. Students with packages to retrieve from the lockers will receive an email and/or text from LuxerOne with a 6-digit PIN and QR code. Lockers are located in the Saemann Student Center, near the Mail Center, across from the south entrance to the Den. Packages can be retrieved from the lockers at any time, but are only stored in the lockers for three days before being returned to the Mail Center for pickup at the service window. There may be more than one package in a locker, so please check the locker to make sure you have ALL of your packages. Please send any questions or feedback to mailroom@wartburg.edu.
 

BRAiNS event on Thursday

Come Enjoy Raspberry Sherbet Floats and Brain Bingo at the BRAiNS meeting on Thursday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. in Science Center 141. BRAiNS (Building and Raising Awareness in Neuroscience) is open to all students, not just neuroscience majors!

 

Availability of consumer information

Consumer Information is available at this link. This information contains statistics, policies and programs at Wartburg College that includes but is not limited to the Annual Security Report and the Annual Fire Safety Report. Please contact the Financial Aid Office with questions or to request a paper copy.

 

Voter registration information

The U.S. Department of Education requires institutions receiving federal funding to provide notice regarding how to register to vote. Directions on how to register to vote can be found at this link.

 

Weekday Chapel schedule

All are welcome at Weekday Chapel services from 10:15 to 10:35 a.m. each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in the Wartburg Chapel. 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:

•	Monday, Sept. 30: President Darrel Colson
•	Wednesday, Oct. 2: Tree dedication, Dr. Caryn Riswold, professor of religion
•	Friday, Oct. 4: Senior Chapel, Kyle Minden '20

 

Tree dedication Oct. 2

All are invited to a special Midweek Chapel service at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, when the Wartburg College community will plant and dedicate an Alberta spruce tree to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Wartburg Chapel. The spruce is a partner to a plum tree planted by Wartburg faculty and staff in the Luthergarten in Wittenberg, Germany. That garden features 500 trees planted in commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, and it was established as a sign of solidarity, connectedness, and reconciliation of churches worldwide. With this partner tree, we celebrate the College's roots as well as its global connections.

 

Catholic Knights events

Catholic Knights is a Faith Expression Group at Wartburg that invites Roman Catholic, as well as other interested students, to join us for our fellowship and learning. Every Sunday morning, and some Saturday nights, we provide transportation to Mass at St. Mary Church in Waverly. We meet at the Information Center desk and leave at 9:45 a.m. Sundays and 5 p.m. Saturdays.

 

We have student-led Masses at St. Mary's and encourage students to participate by being a eucharistic minister, reader, or bearing the gifts. The dates are: Oct. 6, Nov. 17, Feb. 10, and March 29. We also hold Mass on campus on Thursday nights at 8 p.m. in the Wartburg Chapel. The dates are Nov. 7, Jan. 9, and March 12.

 

Sanctuary on Wednesday nights

Sanctuary is a holy space in the midst of your busy life where you can recharge and renew. Expect a relaxed time of bible study, fellowship, worship band music, prayers, and communion. It takes place on Wednesday evenings at 9 p.m. in the Chapel Commons (basement). Come by at 8:45 for snacks and fellowship. All are welcome!