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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'Dark Money' film screening tonight
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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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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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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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Service Trip advisers needed
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Service Trips are coming up during Winter Break and Tour Week, and student trip leaders are looking for faculty/staff advisers. If you enjoy serving, getting to know new people and traveling, service trips are your place. Please fill out the interest form here and you will be contacted with more information.
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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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The Business Office is starting the process of building the detailed college budget for the 2020-21 academic year. As a part of this process, campus members have an opportunity to provide feedback. Department budget managers are responsible for communicating needs to the Business Office, but all employees may communicate with their department mangers regarding essential needs for their respective departments.
The following information is being requested from department budget managers for the 2020-21 fiscal year:
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Equipment & Technology (including anticipated needs for the next five fiscal years) |
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Department Operating Budget (expenditures) |
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Student Wages |
If you are a department budget manager, please refer to the 2020-21 Department Budget Guide posted on the Business Office website for specific guidance and instruction on the steps to follow. If you have an essential need or budget reallocation, please email carolyn.hughes@wartburg.edu to request a department budget workbook. The Business Office works with the Cabinet, PBAC and President Colson in reviewing requests. Decisions will be communicated to department budget managers in May.
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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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Friday, Jan. 31: Jenna Brannaman ’20, Senior Chapel
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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. There will be no Sanctuary event this week.
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'Dark Money' film screening
Jan. 27
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State of the College address
Jan. 28
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WSMTA Candlelight Dinner event
Jan. 29
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The Gathering worship event
Jan. 29
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Phil & Lit Society
Jan. 31
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ASA Ramen Festival
Feb. 1
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STAS meetings
Feb. 5 & 19, March 11 & 25, April 8
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Water to Thrive pancake breakfast
Feb. 8
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Jennifer Ulie-Wells presentation (rescheduled MLK Week event)
Feb. 12
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Graven Award ceremony
Feb. 14
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Board of Regents reception for faculty and staff
Feb. 14
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'Science of Love' NSTA fundraiser
Feb. 15
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Keep on Learning proposals due
Feb. 21
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Presidential forums
Feb. 25, March 24
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Faculty development speaker: Inclusive classrooms
March 10
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