Vote for next ETK Large Event
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ETK is looking for student input on which artist to bring for Large Event next year. In our survey a few weeks ago, students voted to bring a pop or country artist. Use this form to cast your vote for which artist you’d like to see at Wartburg in the 2020-21 academic year. The form will be open until 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17. Questions? Email etk@wartburg.edu.
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Orientation Leader & Resident Assistant information sessions
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Applications for 2020-21 Orientation Leader and Resident Assistant positions are now live! Fill out an application to be considered for one or both of these leadership roles at this link.
Still have questions about the roles? Information sessions with currents RAs, Orientation Leaders, and Student Life professional staff take place throughout January:
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Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 8 p.m. in the Centennial Hall first floor lounge |
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Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 11:30 a.m. in McCoy East |
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Wednesday, Jan. 15, at 7 p.m. in the BSU Lounge in Cardinal Commons |
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Thursday, Jan. 16, at 8 p.m. in The W East Classroom |
Additional information about each position, including position description, qualifications for selection, commitments and renumeration, can be found at this link. Applications are due Jan. 24. Please direct questions to kalyani.kannan@wartburg.edu.
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Pinnacle auditions Saturday
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Auditions for Pinnacle will be held Saturday, Jan. 11, at 1 p.m. in the Choral Hall. Pinnacle is a student-led vocal ensemble that aims to foster an inclusive environment of students of various backgrounds who explore the expansive range and capabilities of the human voice. We encourage all voices to audition for the upcoming semester! No preparation is needed.
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New art exhibit opens today
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The work of Cedar Falls artist Katie Walberg will be on display in the Waldemar A. Schmidt Art Gallery beginning today. “Ludicrous Landscapes” will run through Feb. 9. An opening reception will be Friday, Jan. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m., with a gallery talk featuring Walberg at 7 p.m. Walberg is a multidisciplinary artist with interests in drawing, illustration, installation and sculpture. The exhibit is free and open to the public. The gallery, on the first floor of Bachman Fine Arts Center, is open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, contact Gallery Director Johanna Kramer-Weston.
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Water to Thrive pancake breakfast
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Water to Thrive will hold a free-will donation pancake breakfast Saturday, Jan. 11. The fundraiser will be 8-11 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church & School, Waverly, and will also include a raffle. We are close to raising enough money for well number 16 from Wartburg College, and this event will push us in to a semester full of fundraising!
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Health center volunteer/shadow program
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The Center for Community Engagement is now accepting applications for the Winter Term Waverly Health Center Volunteer/Shadowing program. Interested 2Y-4Y students majoring in health-related majors are encouraged to participate in this program. Sign-up sheet is in the Student Life office, and you can pick up your orientation packet from Jo Dorrance or email her. The Winter Term program is limited to 12 students. Students already participating in the program need not re-apply or attend the orientation.
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Davis Projects for Peace deadline
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Wartburg students wishing to submit a Davis Projects for Peace proposal must submit their application using this link by noon Jan. 13. Please see additional criteria information at Projects for Peace at this link. Questions may be directed to Kristin Teig Torres.
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Wartburg College Incubator deadline
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Do you have a social issue or a business idea that needs further work? We are here to help! Click here to join fellow Wartburg students, faculty and staff to work on your idea or project. The Wartburg College Incubator (formerly known as the Wicked Problems Challenge) will be working directly with Mill Race/Red Cedar using the Co-Starters curriculum. For more information, please contact Kristin Teig Torres. Ideas are due by Jan. 17, 2020, for the winter co-hort.
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National Society of Leadership and Success service trip
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The National Society of Leadership and Success is leading its first-ever service trip during Winter Break! We would love for our members to come along with us, but we will accept non-members if we have open space. As of now, we are hoping to go to Oklahoma to work with Habitat for Humanity. If you are interested or have any questions, contact Olivia Pederson.
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SPIRITUAL LIFE & CAMPUS MINISTRY
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Come to Sanctuary on Wednesdays
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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!
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Weekday Chapel services this week
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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. The Lord's Supper is celebrated at the end of the service on Mondays and Fridays. Interfaith chapels will be held the last Wednesday of each month during the semester.
Upcoming services:
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Jan. 6: Justin Crouse ’08, assistant professor of accounting |
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Jan. 8: Pastor Brian Beckstrom, dean of spiritual life |
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Jan. 10: Jackson Reynolds ’20, Senior Chapel |
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Orientation Leader and Resident Assistant information sessions
Jan. 8, 14, 15, 16
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Water to Thrive pancake breakfast
Jan. 11
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Pinnacle vocal auditions
Jan. 11
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Wartburg Incubator ideas deadline
Jan. 17
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Homecoming Committee applications due
Jan. 19
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Orientation Leader and Resident Assistant applications due
Jan. 24
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