SLO (plus rubric & benchmark) Writing Workshop

In preparation for the upcoming submission of assessment plans (late October), the Assessment Committee is hosting a workshop on Monday, Sept. 23, 4-5 p.m. in the Heritage Ballroom. The goal of the workshop is to assist programs in writing assessable SLOs, creating useful rubrics connected to SLOs, and establishing benchmarks (targets) tied to rubrics. If you are unable to attend but would like to learn more about these topics, please contact Robert Stanley and/or Dan Walther to set up an appointment. We will make every effort to meet with you before the submission deadline of Oct. 15.
 

Service Trips need advisers

If you are a faculty or staff member interested in becoming an adviser for Service Trips this year, fill out this form. If you have any questions, please contact servicetrips@wartburg.edu.
 

KWAR informational DJ meeting

Interested in having your own radio show where you can talk about sports, entertainment, politics, music or whatever you want? KWAR is looking for students and faculty interested in having a radio show. There will be an informational meeting on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. in McElroy Center 134. For more information, contact station manager Ryley Seymour.
 

Phil and Lit Society meets Friday

The first fall meeting of the Wartburg Philosophical and Literary Society will be Friday, Sept. 20, at 4 p.m. in McCoy West of Saemann Student Center. Faculty, staff, students and community members are encouraged to attend. The speaker is Michael Lubbers, a Wartburg alum and a 19-year employee of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, who will present “Compost Connections” describing how we all must be involved in the regeneration of life in us on us and around us.
 

UHaul CarShare

UHaul CarShare has recently discontinued its program at Wartburg and many other regional schools. Although a vehicle is parked in front of the Saemann Student Center, it is not available for rental. Student Life is actively researching other car sharing options and will pass on more information as it becomes available.
 

Constitutions on campus

Wartburg College Republicans will be passing out pocket editions of the U.S. Constitution on Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the campus lawn and inside Saemann Student Center. Contact Emily Russell with questions.
 

Constitution Day event Sept. 26

“Constitution 101” will begin at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, in the McCaskey Lyceum in the Saemann Student Center to commemorate Constitution Day. The panel will include Dr. Fred Waldstein, Wartburg political science professor; Peter Newell, a district associate judge in Iowa’s second judicial district for more than 25 years; and Karen Thalacker, a judicial magistrate in Bremer County for more than 10 years. The trio will share basic information about the U.S. Constitution and then discuss how to analyze and discuss several hot button issues facing our society, including voter registration issues, criminal law, impeachment and the emoluments clause.
 

Jenna Leazott, a short-term recruiter for ELCA Global Mission, is traveling throughout the Midwest to share stories from her Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) year in Mexico and to provide information about the ways that young adults can become involved in global service through the ELCA. Every year, the ELCA supports 60-90 young adults as they serve in a wide variety of volunteer roles on five different continents. The program is a deeply transformative way to spend a year or more after college graduation. Leazott will be at Weekday Chapel on Monday, Sept. 23, and can visit with students afterwards for a Q&A. She will be in the Tower Room (in the Chapel Office) from 10:45 a.m. to noon. Student can also contact Leazott via email to meet at another time or to ask questions about the program.

American Association of University Women kicks off 2019-20 year

The Waverly branch of the AAUW (American Association of University Women) is kicking off their 2019-20 year with a dinner and program at the Waverly Country Club on Sept. 19 at 5:30 p.m. AAUW is an organization dedicated to equity and education for girls and women; Wartburg College is an institutional member. Those who are interested (students/staff/faculty) may attend as a guest by RSVPing to karen.lehmann@wartburg.edu by Monday, Sept. 16. The cost of the meal is $12. If you plan to attend only the program, which will focus on STEM opportunities for females, plan to arrive at 6:30 p.m. For more information visit www.aauw.org or waverly-ia.aauw.net.
 

Organist in concert Sunday

Internationally recognized organist Erik Suter will perform a special concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, in the Wartburg Chapel. The concert will feature music from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dietrich Buxtehude, Johann Sebastian Bach and others. Suter, the son of Rick and Gina Suter of Waverly, is a commercial airline pilot and concert organist. He served as the organist at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., for nearly 10 years.

Join Student Life 101 conversation

Join Dean of Students Dan Kittle on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 3 p.m. in Clinton Hall 223 for a conversation on how Student Life can help students create a meaningful college experience, including one with less stress and more friends.
 

Campus mail addresses

When addressing campus mail, please use name and department to address your envelope. Please do not use room numbers or buildings. Mail addressed to PE, Athletics, or NOAH Clinic should not be addressed to The W. Please contact mailroom@wartburg.edu or check the Mailroom website for further information.
 

Submit data requests through new form

In order to accommodate faculty and staff with data requests, please use the new data request form. Links to the data request form are located on info.wartburg.edu at the locations below. Please note, you must be logged in to view.

Data will be released in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
 

Women’s soccer team selling PuraVida bracelets

The Wartburg women’s soccer team is selling Wartburg Pura Vida bracelets for $8. Money raised will go toward new home uniforms. The special bracelets are awesome, unisex and a great way to show Wartburg pride. They make great, affordable gifts. Contact Leana Place, Old Main 306, or by email to purchase. The bracelets will be available at the Sept. 14 home game at 5 p.m. unless they sell out before that time. We plan to reorder if the demand is high! Exact change appreciated or checks should be made out to Wartburg Soccer. You may also ask a women’s soccer player for more information.
 

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:

Sunday worship times

The following are the Sunday worship times in Wartburg Chapel for Fall Term. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted. All are welcome!

Catholic Knights

Van transportation is provided to St. Mary's Catholic Church in Waverly for the 10 a.m. Mass on Sundays for the foreseeable future. Students can meet in front of the info desk by 9:30. The Catholic Knights group will host Mass on campus the following dates: Nov. 7, Jan. 9 and March 12. Mass is held in the Wartburg Chapel beginning at 9 p.m. Do you have questions about Catholic Knights? Professor Justin Crouse is the faculty advisor and welcomes your questions.
 

Sanctuary on Wednesday nights

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!