The Wartburg Philosophical and Literary Society will meet Friday, Jan. 24, at 4 p.m. in McCoy West of Seamann Student Center. Faculty, staff, students and community members are encouraged to attend, and refreshments will be provided. Joyce Boss, professor of English, and May Term students will present “Student Learning through May Terms Abroad: Japan and Greece.”
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ITS policies approved by Cabinet
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The Cabinet has approved an updated Technology Resource Use Policy and a new Data Classification Policy. You can view them at this link on Info Center. If you have questions, please email ITS.Security@wartburg.edu.
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Castle Jesters improv open house
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Castle Jesters is hosting an open house Thursday, Jan. 30, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Clinton Hall Soenke Classroom. There will be food, music, improv skits and demonstration workshops for those interested in the club. Castle Jesters meets once a week and is looking for new members. Contact Keith Castillo with questions.
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Apply for Student Senate elected positions
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Those interested in serving Wartburg College as Student Body President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Recorder are to submit applications by 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28. Applications can be found on the Student Senate InfoCenter page or using this link. Any questions can be directed to jenna.brannaman@wartburg.edu.
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Do you love Wartburg? Are you good at walking and talking at the same time? Ambassadors is now accepting applications to become a Wartburg Ambassador for the 2020-2021 school year! Apply by Feb. 19 at this link.
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Service Trips applications for Tour Week and Executive Team
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Participant applications for Tour Week Serice Trips are still open! Apply as soon as you can to get the best chance of being placed on your first -hoice trip. Also, consider if you would be interested in applying to be on the Service Trips Executive Team for the 2020-21 academic year. We are hiring!
Tour Week Participant Application: Click here
Executive Team Application: Click here
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Learn mindfulness meditation for stress management
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Dr. Cynthia Bane, professor of psychology, will lead a four-session course on mindfulness meditation. The course, Koru Mindfulness, was developed especially for emerging adults. Sessions will take place Tuesdays from 11:20 a.m.-12:35 p.m. in the Chapel Commons beginning Jan. 28. There is a one-time fee of $3.99 for the Koru app. Register at this link. Contact Dr. Bane with questions.
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Auditions for the short film "Near Death," produced by Knight Vision Films, will be at the following times in McElroy Center room 134:
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Saturday, Jan. 25, 1-6 p.m. |
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Sunday, Jan. 26, 3-8 p.m. |
Plot summary: Elwood and Monte seek refuge in Gill's zombie apocalypse bunker only to find Gill has already been infected and will "turn" soon.
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Elwood: 25+ |
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Monte or Molly: 25+ |
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Gill: 25+ |
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Zombie extras: all ages |
Filming on weekends in February, TBD. For more information, contact Taylor Webb.
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College alcohol consumption survey
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The Trumpet has an anonymous survey about alcohol consumption for college students at this link. Please contact Trumpet editor Silvia Oakland with questions.
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'Dark Money' film screening in Lyceum
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All are welcome to a free screening of "Dark Money" at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, in McCaskey Lyceum. The Sundance award-winning documentary examines one of the greatest present threats to American democracy: the influence of untraceable corporate money on our elections and elected officials. Contact Alex Hohensee with questions. The screening is co-sponsored by the Wartburg Republicans and the Wartburg Democrats.
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CrawDaddy Outdoors and The W are hosting the second annual Paddle Fest at The W’s pool on Saturday, Jan. 25. Paddle Fest will offer presentations, education, and vendor booths for beginners, seasoned paddlers and river activists. Registration starts at 7 a.m., with sessions from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. See the full schedule and register online at this link.
Cost is $10 for college students and youths, $15 adults. Registration includes lunch and presentations all day. Attendees get special store deals at CrawDaddy Outdoors in downtown Waverly at the end of the event!
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Sign-up for the Candlelight Dinner hosted by Wartburg Student Music Therapy Association (WSMTA) will be Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 22 and 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Mensa. WSMTA will discuss its organization while students, faculty, and staff mingle over dinner on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 6:30 p.m. in the Heritage Ballroom in Saemann Student Center. The cost for students with a Board Plan is one swipe from their meal plan plus $3. This may be paid with Points or cash at the time of sign up. Off-board students may also attend, and their cost will be $15 at the time of sign up. The main course will be a steak and shrimp combo. Special dietary considerations will be taken into account.
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Mail Center reminder on perishable foods
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The Mail Center would like to remind students that there is no refrigeration available for received packages. The Mail Center is not responsible for spoilage of perishable foods (such as Hello Fresh or Blue Apron).
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TEDxWartburgCollege will bring inspiring speakers to “Explore the Unknown” for the third annual event Jan. 25, 9 a.m.-noon, in McCaskey Lyceum at Wartburg College. The event is open to the public, but seating is limited. Tickets are just $10 and can be purchased at www.wartburg.edu/tedx.
Speakers at TEDxWartburgCollege will include:
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Sanam Tamang: “Navigating the Unknown Journey of Life” |
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Brittany Strause: “Mental Health Has No Face” |
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Matapron Musikathum: “Transition to Adulthood, What’s Your Plan?” |
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Cole Imperi: “Shadowloss: Shedding Light on Our Hidden Grief” |
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Sthela Gun Holly Hanitrinirina: “The Legacy of Unknown Women” |
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Erik Salzenstein: “Why I Had to Go to Prison to Set Myself Free” |
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Umaru Balde: “Eliminate the Comfort Zone to Achieve Success” |
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The Castle — Wartburg’s literary magazine
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The Fall 2019 edition of The Castle has been published! Find a hard copy in campus hot spots or online at this link. That means submissions are open for the Winter edition now as well. So submit your short stories, poetry, and graphic stories (comics) on the submission option at this link. |
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ATTENTION ARTISTS: New this year is a cover art competition! Submit any medium and style, and it will 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 Winter deadline for all submissions is Friday, Feb. 21.
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Join the new Gospel Choir
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Want to have fun and praise God through music? Join the Gospel Choir! The first open rehearsal will be Sunday, Jan. 26, at 4 p.m. in the Chapel. All people and musical abilities are welcome. For more information, contact Janet at janet.irankunda@wartburg.edu.
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Off-campus applications due Feb. 21
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Off-campus applications are now available online at this link. Applications are to be completed online. Do not submit the application until you have all material, as you will need to attach your supporting documentation to the online application form. Please be mindful of the off-campus release guidelines and review them prior to completing an application. Applications are due Feb. 21. Late applications will not be accepted. If you have questions about the process please email cassie.hales@wartburg.edu.
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Join the new German/English reading group
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A bilingual German/English reading group for faculty, staff, and students is being formed for the winter semester. The group will read together a recent work of German-language literature, either in the original or in English translation. Meetings will be in February and March. No knowledge of German is required to participate. If interested, please contact Dr. Lucy Barnhouse.
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10-week wellness challenge
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Do you need to kickstart your wellness in 2020? Beginning Jan. 19, The W is offering a 10-week wellness challenge for just $10. All activities can be completed on your own and then recorded (using the honor system) on your personal weekly log at The W. All participants will receive a shirt at the end of the challenge, and those who successfully complete five of seven days each week will receive an additional prize at the end. Register at The W before Jan. 19 to get in on the fun! Campus groups are encouraged to participate together. Weekly challenges are:
• Jan. 19-25 - 60 minutes of exercise daily
• Jan. 26-Feb. 1 - Drink 64 oz. of water daily
• Feb. 2-8 - Limit personal use screen time to less than two hours daily
• Feb. 9-15 - No sugary drinks
• Feb. 16-22 - Consume five servings or fruits or vegetables each day
• Feb. 23-29 - 60 minutes of exercise per day and less than two hours of personal screen time daily
• March 1-7 - Drink 64 oz of water daily and eliminate sugary drinks
• March 8-14 - 60 minutes of exercise per day and consumer five servings or fruits or vegetables daily
• March 15-21 - Take 10,000 steps per day
• March 22-28 - Put it all together (60 minutes exercise, limit screen time, drink water, no sugary beverages, eat your fruits and veggies!)
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Robotics event seeks volunteers
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The Waverly-Shell Rock Robotics teams are hosting a FIRST Tech Challenge Super Qualifier Meet on Saturday, Feb. 1. 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 Feb. 1 meet. No prior experience with FTC is required for most volunteer,s 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.
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Free respite training for care providers
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Are you interested in helping foster families while earning a small stipend? Respite Options of Northeast Iowa is having FREE training for potential respite providers on two Saturdays, Feb. 1 and Feb. 15, from 9:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., at the Cedar Falls Public Library, 524 Main St. Must attend both sessions, be age 19 or older, and complete CPR/First Aid training. If interested or have questions, text or call 319-596-5781 or email respiteoptions@monarchtherapyservices.com.
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SPIRITUAL LIFE & CAMPUS MINISTRY
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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. Sunday worship is celebrated at least once a month, starting at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel.
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Jan. 20: No Chapel due to MLK Day compressed class schedule |
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Jan. 22: Dr. Caryn Riswold, professor of religion, MLK Week Chapel |
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Jan. 24: Trevor Hurd ’20, Senior Chapel |
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All are welcome to a contemporary-style worship event called “The Gathering” on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 9 p.m. in McCaskey Lyceum. Worship will be led by students from Spiritual Life & Campus Ministry’s Faith Expression Groups (BASIC, FCA, Sanctuary Planning Team, etc.) featuring worship music by Hope Overflow, student testimony, and a biblical message. Snacks will be served. Contact Pastoral Intern Rebecca Baird with questions.
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Come to Sanctuary on Wednesday
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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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