Cupcakes for Icing on the Cake Day
|
Tuesday, Feb. 25, marks the last day of the academic year charged to students! Wartburg’s donors fund the remaining 27% of students’ tuition costs and academic fees, which we celebrate as the “icing on the cake.” Students UKnight invites you to come to the Student Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to celebrate Icing on the Cake Day by frosting your own cupcake as an additional sweet treat to your already sweet day.
|
|
Class schedule for Ash Wednesday
|
The class schedule changes to provide time for worship on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 10 to 10:50 a.m. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to Ash Wednesday worship with the Imposition of Ashes, Holy Communion, music, and a message by Pastor Brian Beckstrom. The schedule for the morning of Feb. 26 is as follows: 9 a.m. classes dismiss at 9:50 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. classes begin at 11:00 a.m. Campus offices, including the Den and Konditorei, will close from 9:50 to 11:00 a.m.
|
The Christian church year season of Lent sets aside the six weeks prior to the Easter celebration of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead, as a time to press “pause” and return to questions about God’s purposes and our own. It is a season of reflection, repentance, and rejuvenation. This year’s observance is from Feb. 26 through April 12.
|
|
Wednesday closures during Lent
|
During the Wednesdays of Lent (March 4, 11, 18, 25 and April 1), college administrative offices, as well as the Den and the Konditorei, will close during Weekday chapel time, 10:15 to 10:35 a.m. (The W, Zesty Orange, Security Office, Information Desk, and Mensa will remain open). This provides time for faculty, staff, and students to participate in the Lenten chapels or take a break from meetings, lessons, and daily work. Please note that food ordered through GET will be available as soon as the stores open, including board plan meal transfers.
|
|
|
|
Learn Latin dances at Salsa Night
|
Spanish Club and S.A.L.S.A. present Salsa Night on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. in The W Classrooms. Come learn traditional Latin dances and have fun with your friends. Chips and salsa will be provided. Everyone is welcome, no matter your dancing skills!
|
Try out for Wartburg College Dance Team
|
The Wartburg College Dance Team tryouts will take place Sunday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Levick Arena. The day will include tryouts for the following:
| • |
Football Game Day Team |
| • |
Competition Jazz |
| • |
Competition Pom |
| • |
Competition Hip Hop |
You can try out for one or all of these teams at tryouts. If you are interested in trying out, please email wartburgdt@gmail.com. This will be the only tryout for the 2020-21 academic year. We look forward to seeing you at tryouts!
|
Hope Overflow open rehearsal Friday
|
Hope Overflow will have an open rehearsal Friday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. in McCaskey Lyceum. Anyone still on campus when Winter Break begins is invited to join us for a night of worship and music.
|
|
|
|
|
Black History Month event
|
Wartburg’s Black Student Union (BSU) is celebrating Black History Month with the following event, open to all:
| • |
Tuesday, Feb. 25: "13th" documentary Lunch & Learn, Clinton Hall Classrooms, 11:30 a.m. |
|
Juice publishing schedule
|
The Juice will not publish next Monday, March 2, due to Winter Break. Please submit items for the March 9 edition of The Juice by 4 p.m. this Thursday, Feb. 27.
|
Reports available on the InfoCenter
|
The following reports are now posted on the InfoCenter under President’s Reports:
| • |
President Colson’s February Report to the Board of Regents and Board Summary Report to Campus |
| • |
President Colson’s Feb. 18 Forum notes |
| • |
Documents and Power Points from the Feb. 15 |
| • |
Planning Retreat - under a new module “Feb. 15, 2020 Retreat.” |
|
|
Participate in PSY 421 studies
|
The following studies are being conducted for major requirements for PSY 421: Advanced Research Methods. If interested in participating in the study, please go to the Sona system site or contact contact the research advisor at shaheen.munir@wartburg.edu:
| • |
NEW: A research study on the relationship between social pressures to hook up and hook-up behaviors among college students is now on Sona system. This study is conducted online through answering questions. To participate, click the link or contact the principal investigator at Alondra.sandoval@wartburg.edu.
|
| • |
A study examining the effect of knowledge and attitude on STD testing attitudes is now on Sona system. This study will focus on whether education can increase knowledge, modify attitude and increase openness to testing. Sign up at the link or contact the principal investigator at madison.stirling@wartburg.edu. |
| • |
A research study on reading comprehension among college students is now on Sona system. Participants read passages and respond to questions. To participate, click the link or contact the principal investigator at jacquelyn.garza@wartburg.edu. |
|
|
|
|
|
Winter Break dining hours
|
Please click here to see a PDF of Winter Break Hours for Dining Services. The last meal in Mensa will be dinner on Friday, Feb. 28, and Mensa will re-open with the dinner meal on Sunday, March 8.
|
|
Leadership and Service Award nominations
|
Leadership and Service Award nomination forms are available now and due by Monday, March 9. Click here to nominate someone you know for one or more of the following awards: Nobility Award; Debbie Heida Award; Outstanding Organization; Outstanding International Senior; Dell Awards for Peace and Justice; Peacemaker Award; Outstanding Organization Service Award; and the Outstanding Organization Adviser Award. The awards ceremony will be Sunday, April 5, at 1 p.m. in the Hagemann Castle Room, with a reception to follow. Direct questions to Lindsey Leonard.
|
|
Participate in Trumpet survey
|
This survey from The Trumpet is designed to understand the recycling habits of students on Wartburg's campus. The survey is meant to be anonymous, but if you would like to include your email for further contact feel free to do so. Please direct questions to editor Silvia Oakland.
|
The Mail Center will be open for Winter Break during the dates of March 2-6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Students who will be on campus during Winter Break and would like packages routed to the lockers that week should email mailroom@wartburg.edu.
|
Participate in recycling competition
|
RecycleMania is an eight-week waste reduction competition across the nation! The goal for this competition is to track all of the waste going to the landfills and other diverted materials that leave campus during this time. Additionally, activities on campus will inform students about the importance of sustainable habits. Sustainability asks all students and staff to participate in our campus-wide competition by ensuring they are properly disposing of waste and recyclables. For more information about events and how to properly recycle, visit the Sustainability Facebook page.
|
RecycleMania dorm competition
|
The Wartburg Sustainability Office is holding an inter-dorm competition as part of RecycleMania this year. Sustainability will work with the city to track trash and recycling from each building for a two-week period. The residence hall that generates the least waste wins the contest! For more information and current standings, visit this link or contact sustainability@wartburg.edu.
|
ConnecTED Candlelight Dinner
|
ConnecTED members will discuss their organization as well as the turnout of their most recent TEDx event while students, faculty and staff network and connect over a special dinner on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the Heritage Ballroom in Saemann Student Center. Pre-registration required to attend.
|
Get paid for your opinion
|
As a college student, your perspective is very important to the college market. The Student Monitor will pay you $25 per hour for your opinion for their Spring 2020 edition. The interview will be conducted with 12 students and will require a total of 12 hours of your time. The interviewer will record the responses of each student interviewed on the interviewer’s tablet or laptop. Compensation is $300 for the 12 interviews (representing approximately $25 per hour) and the organization will also advance a $15 honorarium to each of the 12 students agreeing to participate in the interviews. The national results of the student are shared with ICBA (Independent College Bookstore Association) membership. The Wartburg Store is a member of ICBA and will receive results of trends of responses (not specific by student). Contact Eric Weil, managing partner of Student Monitor, LLC, with your school name, USPS mailing address and mobile number to get started. Campus specific questions about this survey may be directed to Janet Huebner.
|
‘Artificial Order’ art exhibit on display
|
The work of Fayette artists and educators Laura Colby Gleissner and Elissa Cox Wenthe will be on display in the Waldemar A. Schmidt Art Gallery in “Artificial Order” through March 29. The exhibit focuses on the beautiful similarities that can be found between interior, man-made architectural works and the compelling architectural similarities found in the natural world. The gallery is located on the first floor of the Bachman Fine Arts Center and is open to the public 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. For details, contact Gallery Director Johanna Kramer-Weston.
|
|
|
Please be reminded Winter Term balances were due Feb. 10, and May Term balances are due by March 10. Student balances must be at $1,000 or below in order to participate in online registration and the housing lottery for the 2020-21 academic year. Online registration and housing lotteries will begin in March.
Monthly payment plan participants, if your payments are current and your remaining scheduled payments will bring your balance to $1,000 or below, you will be cleared to participate!
In addition, May Term travel courses must be paid in full by the March 10 due date to avoid cancellation. If cancelled, participants will be responsible for any non-refundable charges to date, as outlined on their May Term Financial Responsibility Form. Contact the Business Office in Luther Hall with questions.
|
|
|
|
SPIRITUAL LIFE & CAMPUS MINISTRY
|
|
|
|
Chapel services this week
|
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:
| • |
Monday, Feb. 24: Dr. Keith McClung, professor of biology
|
| • |
Wednesday, Feb. 26: Ash Wednesday service at 10 a.m., Pastor Brian Beckstrom
|
| • |
Friday, Feb. 28: Noah Dodd ’20, Senior Chapel |
| • |
No services next week due to Winter Break. |
|
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.
|
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!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|