Advising Week is here

All students, and particularly first-year students, are encouraged to schedule an appointment to meet with their academic adviser during Advising Week, Oct. 28 through Nov. 1. This is the time to confirm or adjust your Winter Term and/or May Term schedules and get to know your adviser. Reviewing your academic progress now can save time and headaches later. You can access your Advising Worksheet by following these steps:

1. Log onto your My Wartburg home page.
2. Select the Advising tab.
3. Select Advising Worksheet.
4. Select Click.
5. Select Recalculate Student Progress.
6. Select Advising Worksheet (PDF file).
If you are unable to access your Advising Worksheet or have questions, email the Registrar or stop by the Registrar's Office located in Luther Hall 216.

Takako Arai poetry reading and reception

Wartburg will host acclaimed Japanese poet Takako Arai for a dual-language poetry reading and reception Saturday, Nov. 2, 4-5:30 p.m., in the Hagemann Castle Room. Ms. Arai has published three poetry collections, including Tamashii Dansu ("Soul Dance"), which won the 2008 Oguma Hideo Prize. She teaches Japanese and poetry at Saitama University, and is currently a writer in residence at the University of Iowa's International Writing Program. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome. The event is sponsored by the Franklin I. and Irene Saemann Chair in World Communities. For more information, contact Dr. Joyce Boss. Joyce.boss@wartburg.edu

Pinnacle presents Pin & Tonic

Join Pinnacle for Pin & Tonic, a social gathering featuring snacks, fun drinks, and entertainment from members of Pinnacle on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 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.

Presidential Forum on Tuesday

The next Presidential Forum will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, in WBC 214 (Buckmaster room).

Financial aid is based on enrollment. Fall term enrollment changes made before Nov. 4 will result in adjustments to financial aid for the term. Enrollment changes made on or after Nov. 4 will not result in a change in aid, except for Meistersinger Scholarships. Meistersinger requirements must be completed through the end of the term to retain the scholarship for the term.

The Mail Center is looking for feedback regarding the Knights Package Lockers and email notifications for packages. You are invited to complete the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TRPD7PV.

Are you interested in learning design, 3D printing, or just robots in general? Keith Castillo is organizing Wartburg Robotics and will hold an interest meeting Thursday, Oct. 31, at 1 p.m. in the Clinton Hall Soenke Classroom to discuss the goals and of Wartburg Robotics and what it aims to accomplish.

Starting soon, Castle Jesters is Wartburg’s student-led improv group! If you have a background in theater, acting, or lack any of that, then come to the interest meeting Thursday, Oct. 31, at 2 p.m. in the Clinton Hall Soenke Classroom. This group will help teach the basics of acting, improv, and provide an entertaining outlet for students. Contact Keith Castillo with questions.

Eligibility reminders for grants

All institutional funds from Wartburg College require full-time enrollment (at least 3.0 course credits). Please note that Wartburg institutional funding is available for eight terms. The longevity of Wartburg institutional funding for transfer students will be prorated based on their class status upon enrollment.

Students who are Federal Pell Grant eligible must be enrolled in 3.5 course credits to receive the full consideration of the Federal Pell Grant. The Federal Pell Grant is prorated for enrollment less than 3.5 course credits.

The Wartburg Philosophical and Literary Society will meet Friday, Nov. 1, at 4 p.m. in McCoy West of Seamann Student Center. All are welcome! The speaker is Barbara Fedeler, professor of art, who will present “Drawings: Effigy Mounds National Monument.”

Graduation Agreements due Oct. 31

The deadline to submit Graduation Agreements to the Registrar’s Office (Luther Hall 216) is Thursday, Oct. 31, for pending 2019-20 graduates. Students can refer to the e-mail sent by Registrar Sheree Covert on Sept. 25 for more details. Thank you to the students who have already submitted their graduation agreements.

Trumpet Festival concert Thursday

The Wartburg College Trumpet Festival concert will be Thursday, Oct. 31, at 7 p.m. in the Wartburg Chapel. Guest artists Amy Gilreath, Rolf Olson and Scott Olson will perform a number a pieces during the show. The Wartburg Trumpet Choir, under the direction of Dr. Scott Muntefering, will perform “Prelude from Water Music” by George Handel and “Sonata Sancti Polycarpi” by Heinrich Biber. The High School Festival Choir, with students from seven Midwest high schools, will play “Three for Four” and “Two Jazz Quartets” by James Olcott. Click here for details.

Wind Ensemble presents Fall Concert

Come and support students in Wind Ensemble, directed by Dr. Craig Hancock, at one of their fall concerts in Neumann Auditorium: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3. Admission is free, and the Sunday concert will be streamed by Knight Vision.

Interfaith Prayer Room

As an expression of Christian hospitality, a new Interfaith Prayer Room has been established in the lower level of the Wartburg Chapel, as we welcome students, faculty and staff of all faith and non-faith traditions. The room is available for all to use for worship and meditation.

Submit your prayer requests

Have any prayer requests? Please share them with the core staff of Spiritual Life & Campus Ministry. These prayers will be kept confidential and thoughtfully prayed over during weekly meetings by Pastor Brian Beckstrom, dean of spiritual life; Rebecca Baird, pastoral intern; and Kathy Traetow, ministry coordinator.

Please use this link to submit prayer requests: bit.ly/SLCMPrayerRequest

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: