The next meeting of the Wartburg Philosophical and Literary Society is Friday, Oct. 25, at 4 p.m. in McCoy West of the Saemann Student Center. The speaker is Dr. Amy Pilcher, assistant professor of business administration, accounting and economics. She will be presenting a paper titled, “Online Course Development: Creating a Community of Inquiry.”

 

Mail must have name and box number

The Mail Center would like to remind students, faculty, and staff to include name and box number or department when placing online orders. Multiple packages are received every week with no clear recipient, causing a delay or inability to deliver those items. Those persons with overdue or missing packages are encouraged to contact the Mail Center with the tracking number of the missing item to determine whether it was delivered without a name.

 

The public is invited to two free concerts featuring acclaimed music ensembles from Germany:

•	The Windsbacher Knabenchor (Windsbach Boys Choir) will perform Sunday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m., in the Wartburg Chapel. The 50-voice choir is considered one of the leading ensembles of its kind with a musical focus on sacred music and a repertoire ranging from the Renaissance to the modern day. The Wartburg Choir also will be featured during the concert. Details at this link.
•	The Karlsruhe Concert Duo will perform Monday, Oct. 28, at 8 p.m. in the Sandra Rada Orchestra Hall in Bachman Fine Arts Center. Cellist Reinhard Armleder and pianist Dagmar Hartmann regularly earn high praise with profound and captivating interpretations, brilliant technique and imaginative programming. Click here for details.

 

President's reports now available

The following reports are now available on Info Center: the President’s Report to the Board of Regents and the President’s Summary Report from the Board’s October meeting.

 

Get together with a couple of your best ghouls and goblins and sign up to help at the annual Dining Services Monster Bash on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in Mensa. Volunteers are needed to take pictures for the costume contest and concoct the zombie punch. One-hour shifts open from 5-6 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. If interested, contact Shelly at shelly.geweke@wartburg.edu.

 

Missing: silver cart

Admissions is missing a silver cart used to transport things. It is approximately 5 feet long and 2.5 feet wide with a tall stationary handle. If you or your office happen to notice this cart, please let the Admissions Office know by calling 319-352-8264 and we will come get it.

 

Diversity & Inclusion Book Club

All are invited to join the Diversity & Inclusion Book Club, which will study the book “So You Want to Talk About Race.” Pick up your copy of the book in Student Life. At 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, there is an opportunity to meet the author, Ijeoma Oluo, at Lang Hall on the University of Northern Iowa campus. Wartburg will arrange transportation for student, faculty, and staff who wish to attend her speech. Join us for a campus discussion about the book at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, in the Heritage Ballroom. Contact krystal.madlock@wartburg.edu for details.

 

Wartburg College Dance Marathon’s fourth annual Rake-A-Thon will take place on the following dates: Nov. 2-3 and Nov. 9-10. All proceeds from our yearlong fundraising go directly to the children at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital who are battling pediatric illnesses and injuries. If you are interested in supporting or getting involved with WCDM by making a donation in exchange for the leaf raking service, contact Ali Williams Perez at a.williamsperez@wartburg.edu or (319) 230-2993.

 

Vote now in Study Away Photo Contest

Let the voting begin for the Study Away Photo Contest! Photos are on display until Monday,Oct. 28, on the second floor of Luther Hall (outside the Business Office). Cast your vote for your favorite at www.wartburg.edu/photo-vote now through Oct. 28, or scan the QR code found on the “Vote Now” posters. Popular favorite and three jury-selected winners will be announced in early November. Email kathleen.sihler@wartburg.edu for more information.
 

Safety & Security has posted a protocol in the unlikely event of an armed subject on campus. The campus community is encouraged to become familiar with the plan in case a situation should occur. The plan can be found among other safety plans at https://info.wartburg.edu/Offices/Security-Safety.

 

Annual Medicare notice

Please review the annual Medicare Prescription Drug Notice and how it relates to your health plan offered through Wartburg College. This notice confirms your prescription drug coverage is creditable. Please view it here.

Submit your prayer requests

Have any prayer requests? Please share them with the core staff of Spiritual Life & Campus Ministry. These prayers will be kept confidential and thoughtfully prayed over during weekly meetings by Pastor Brian Beckstrom, dean of spiritual life; Rebecca Baird, pastoral intern; and Kathy Traetow, ministry coordinator.

Please use this link to submit prayer requests: bit.ly/SLCMPrayerRequest

 

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:

•	Friday, Oct. 25: Senior Chapel – Alana Harms ‘20

 

•	Monday, Oct. 28: Dr. Nana Quaicoe, assistant professor of economics
•	Wednesday, Oct. 30: Interfaith Chapel – Dr. Mike Bechtel, associate professor of science education