Graven Award to honor alumna Feb. 14
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Alumna Felecia Boone ‘03, an advocate for diversity and equality, will receive the 2020 Graven Award on Friday, Feb. 14, at 10:15 a.m. in the Wartburg Chapel during Midweek Chapel. The Graven Award, given in honor of Judge Henry N. and Helen T. Graven, honors outstanding lay people whose lives are nurtured and guided by a strong sense of Christian calling and who have made significant contributions to community, church, and society.
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Boone serves as a diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant for Hennepin County, Minnesota, is vice president of the Minneapolis Area Synod of the ELCA and is a member of the ELCA Multicultural Leadership Event 2021 core team.
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‘Racial/Cultural Trauma in Schools’ speaker
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The MLK Week event with Jennifer Ulie-Wells, Ph.D. — “Who Do I Want You To Be? Racial/Cultural Trauma in Schools” — has been rescheduled for 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, in the ballrooms in Saemann Student Center.
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Sign up for annual Drag Show
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Sign up to be a performer in Alliance’s annual Drag Show! The show will begin at 7:30 p.m., March 21, in Neumann Auditorium. The show is open to both professional and amateur performers, and you can sign up at this link. Contact Cassie Hales with questions.
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Summer Camp Fair on Wednesday
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Camp representatives from across the country will be recruiting for summer employment on Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the northwest foyer of Saemann Student Center. Camp employment is a great way to develop your leadership skills. Open to all students, no registration needed; you can view a list of attending camps and their details at this link.
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2020-21 German Institute funding
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The Executive Committee of the German Institute is pleased to announce the call for applications to support activities/endeavors related to German and/or Germany. For 2020-21, a total of $6,000 is available from external sources. Because these funds are limited, an application is required and will be awarded on a competitive basis. Applications for the full amount of available funds will at this time most likely not be supported in full. Applications are due Feb. 28. Awards will be announced no later than March 27. In the past, the Institute has funded enrichments to May Term trips to Germany, the German film festival, learning materials for the faculty/staff heritage tour, and subsidized student travel to Germany for study abroad and internships (but not May Terms). Full application details are available at this link. Direct all questions to Dr. Daniel Walther.
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Vagina Monologues performances
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The Wartburg College V-Day Campaign is sponsoring benefit performances of Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 14 and 15, at 7:30 p.m., in McCaskey Lyceum. Tickets will be $5 at the door for the general public, $3 for students with IDs, or two for $5 students with IDs. Group rates are also available by emailing vday@wartburg.edu. The Vagina Monologues dives into the mystery, humor, pain, power, wisdom, outrage, and excitement buried within women’s experiences. Proceeds will be donated to Cedar Valley Friends of the Family. V-Day is a globally organized response against violence toward women and girls, and the Wartburg College V-Day Campaign hosts V-Week Feb. 10-14 to raise money and awareness of V-Day’s mission. Other events include a silent auction in the McCaskey Lyceum lobby and an exhibit of the V-Day photo series, on display on the second floor of Luther Hall.
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Knight Wire features student media
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In November, the Wartburg College Department of Journalism and Communication launched Knight Wire to feature student-run media. Knight Wire features articles produced by The Trumpet, Knight Vision News, KWAR and Knight Vision. Stay up-to-date on campus and community news at this link. Follow us on Instagram (@wcknightwire), Twitter (@KnightWire) and Facebook (@knightwire).
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‘Near Death’ short film auditions this week
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Elwood and Monte seek refuge in Gill’s zombie apocalypse bunker only to find Gill has already been infected and will “turn” soon… The second round of auditions for the Knight Vision Films production “Near Death” will be held Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 7-10 p.m. and Thursday, Feb. 6, from 8-10 p.m. in McElroy Center room 134.
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Filming dates will be late February or late March. Direct any questions to taylor.webb@wartburg.edu. See our poster for roles needed, including zombie extras!
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‘Homegrown Talent’ symphony concert
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The Wartburg Community Symphony will feature two student competition winners at the Saturday, Feb. 8, concert in Neumann Auditorium. Soprano Autumn Voyles, a junior from Kenosha, Wis., and trombonist Travis Blanks, a senior from Houston, will perform solos with the symphony. The concert begins at 3 p.m. Tickets are free for Wartburg students with ID, $17 for adults, $7 for K-12 youth, and free for children under age 5. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.
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The Wartburg Philosophical and Literary Society will meet Friday, Feb. 7, at 4 p.m. in McCoy West of Saemann Student Center. Faculty, staff, students and community members are encouraged to attend, and refreshments will be provided. The speaker is alumnus Michael Luebbers, a USDA soil scientist, who will present “Composting Connections.”
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Philanthropist Davis to receive honorary degree
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Philanthropist Shelby Davis will be on campus to receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree Saturday, Feb. 15. The Honorary Degree Ceremony will be at 5 p.m. in the McCaskey Lyceum and is open to the public. Since retiring from managing Davis Advisors, Davis has become a major philanthropist, co-founding the Davis United World College Scholars Program in 2000. Davis currently contributes approximately $50 million annually to this cause, which to date has supported more than 10,000 scholars at over 99 U.S. partner colleges and universities. Wartburg matriculated its first Davis UWC Scholar in 2007. Since that time, more than 100 scholars have attended Wartburg; nearly 100 scholars are currently on campus, significantly enhancing the college’s cultural diversity and fostering global understanding.
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Women's basketball Play4Kay fundraiser
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Join the Wartburg women’s basketball in supporting the Kay Yow Cancer Fund! Buy a pink "Play4Kay" t-shirt for $15 at any home game in February or by emailing bob.amsberry@wartburg.edu. You can also
make a donation at this link.
Support your Knights in pink at the following home games:
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Feb. 7 vs. Grand View (JV) |
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Feb. 10 vs. Central (JV) |
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Feb. 12 Play4Kay Game vs. Buena Vista (cancer survivors will be recognized at halftime) |
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Update on sustainability position
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A note was included in the Jan. 6 issue of The Juice that the college was seeking an adviser for the environmental sustainability program. After receiving feedback from various sources, including the students working in the sustainability program, we are making a slight change in direction that includes the following:
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Changing the title to “sustainability administrator” |
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Increasing the anticipated annual hours from approximately 250 to approximately 400 |
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Posting this part-time position on the college’s Human Resources website |
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Changing the reporting structure for this position from Operations & Maintenance to Student Life |
Interested individuals can obtain additional information via the posting for this position on the HR website. Questions can be directed to Kristin Teig Torres.
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Iowa Caucuses are tonight
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The Iowa Caucuses begin promptly at 7 p.m. tonight, Feb. 3. You must be registered to vote and must be registered with the party with which you will caucus (show up early to register for a party or to change your party registration on the night of the caucus). Bring your ID with you and proof of residency. At both the Democratic and Republican caucuses, non-voting observers are also welcome to attend. The two parties have different locations and procedures; please see your Jan. 30 Juice email for details.
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Career Closet open in Pathways
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Come to the third floor of Vogel Library in the commons area and “shop” for free professional clothing at the Career Closet! The clothing closet is always open during Pathways hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays in the Pathways Center. Check in at the front desk when you arrive, and a student will show you to the clothing closet. All clothing items are free to Wartburg students. Dress for success to do your best!
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Apply to live in The Residence
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To apply to live in The Residence, and to see details, go to www.wartburg.edu/residence. The Residence North and South wings have eight-person suites with a large living space and require six to 10 hours of community service each month for each resident. Questions? Email Kristin Teig Torres. Applications are due Feb. 12.
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ETK exec team applications
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Entertainment ToKnight is searching for four new executive members for the 2020-21 academic year! Applications are available at this link and will be open until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16. Click the link for more information on the job descriptions.
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Mail Center update: postage increase
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The U.S. Postal Service has enacted its annual rate increases as of Sunday, Jan. 26.
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There is no change to regular first-class letter and postcard stamp rates this year. |
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Large envelope base rate remains at $1.00, with additional ounces costing $0.20 per ounce, an increase of 5 cents. |
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International first-class mail rates increase 5 cents to $1.20. Any current international stamps may still be used without adding postage. |
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Package rates will increase 3-4%; package rates for both first class and priority depend on weight and travel distance to destination. |
For more information, click here or contact Kory Figura in the Mail Center at mailroom@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-choice 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!
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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.
Upcoming services:
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Monday, Feb. 3: Dr. LeAnn Faidley, associate professor of engineering
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Wednesday, Feb. 5: Rev. Dr. Kristin Wendland, assistant professor of religion
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Friday, Feb. 7: Abbie Jones ’20, Senior Chapel
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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.
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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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Student Senate election debates
Feb. 4
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'Near Death' short film auditions
Feb. 4, 5
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Black Out for Our Lives
Feb. 7
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Phil & Lit Society
Feb. 7
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Water to Thrive pancake breakfast
Feb. 8
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Wartburg Community Symphony concert
Feb. 8
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Does My Black Life Really Matter discussion
Feb. 11
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Jennifer Ulie-Wells presentation (rescheduled MLK Week event)
Feb. 12
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Applications to live in The Residence due
Feb. 12
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Graven Award ceremony
Feb. 14
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The Vagina Monologues performances
Feb. 14, 15
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Shelby Davis honorary doctorate
Feb. 15
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ETK exec team applications due
Feb. 16
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Ambassador applications due
Feb. 19
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'13th' documentary screening
Feb. 20
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Off-campus applications due
Feb. 21
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Submissions due for The Castle
Feb. 21
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'13th' documentary Lunch & Learn
Feb. 25
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German Institute fund applications due
Feb. 28
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Alliance Drag Show
March 21
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