Apply to live in The Residence
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An open house is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 28, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in The Residence Lounge. Come see a suite, ask questions, find roommates, and enjoy treats!
Application and details: 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.
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The Gathering on Wednesday
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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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Caucus Math talk open to all
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The upcoming Iowa Democratic Caucus has some of the coolest math problems out there. Come to Caucus Math at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, in Science Center 134 to learn how the Iowa Democratic Caucus works and how to calculate all the relevant statistics for yourself. This talk is open to all and will explain what will happen at the Iowa Democratic Caucus, coming up on Monday, Feb. 3. You, too, can multiply by 15%. We’ll have tips and tricks for how to calculate the delegate allocation yourself. Contact Dr. Mariah Birgen with questions.
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Asian Student Association Ramen Festival is Saturday
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Get ready for ASA's Ramen Festival — 2020 edition! The event will take place Saturday, Feb. 1, from 7 to 9 p.m. in McCoy East and West. The main event will be a Spicy Ramen Eating Contest, which will start promptly at 7:30 p.m. White milk will be provided for contestants. The deadline to sign up, which can be done through this link, is Thursday, Jan. 30, and there is a maximum limit of 20 contestants. For those who do not wish to compete, we will also serve a selection of noodles from various Asian countries. This will include non-spicy options and will be free of charge. Email asa@wartburg.edu with any questions or concerns.
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ETK exec team applications and informational meeting
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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. ETK will hold an informational meeting Thursday, Jan. 30, at 7:30 p.m.
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The Wartburg Philosophical and Literary Society will meet Friday, Jan. 31, 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 Lynn Brant, UNI professor emeritus of geology, who will present “The Religious Significance of Geology.”
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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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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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'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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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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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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The Candlelight Dinner hosted by Wartburg Student Music Therapy Association (WSMTA) will be Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 6:30 p.m. in the Heritage Ballroom in Saemann Student Center. Students must be pre-registered to attend.
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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, Jan. 27: Christy Colson
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Wednesday, Jan. 29: Dr. Minjung Noh, visiting assistant professor of religion
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Wednesday, Jan. 29: The Gathering, 9 p.m. in McCaskey Lyceum (no Sanctuary this week)
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Friday, Jan. 31: Jenna Brannaman ’20, Senior Chapel
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