Drop-in support and consultation
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In response to the increase in stress and anxiety surrounding current public health issues, Counseling Services is offering Drop-in Support and Consultation. This is an informal drop-in service offered by Counseling Services, to provide support to Wartburg students. Although Drop-in counselors are licensed mental health professionals, Drop-in is not a substitute for formal counseling and does not constitute mental health treatment. Drop-in counselors provide informal consultations to help students with specific problems and to introduce them to what it’s like to speak with a counselor. Your Drop-in counselor can help you determine whether formal counseling with Counseling Services would be useful to you and, if appropriate, assist you in scheduling an appointment. Drop-in sessions are offered in Counseling Services, third floor of Vogel Library, inside the Pathways Center.
Drop-in hours for the week of March 16-19:
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Monday: 8:30-9:30 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.; 3:30-4 p.m. |
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Tuesday: 12:30-2 p.m. |
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Wednesday: 9-10 a.m.; 2-3 p.m. |
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Thursday: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
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GAYLA Week begins, Drag Show CANCELED
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Alliance is excited to be hosting GAYLA week, which starts Monday, March 16. Several events are scheduled for the week:
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Monday, March 16: Reading Rainbow at Waverly Public Library, 5:30 p.m. |
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Tuesday, March 17: Beautiful Rainbow Mind, 11:30 a.m., WBC 116; Gayme Knight, 7 p.m., McCoy West |
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Wednesday, March 18: Trivia Knight, 7 p.m., Lohe 143 |
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Thursday, March 19: What's the LGBTea?, 7 p.m., Lohe 143 |
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Friday, March 20: Carnaval Celebration, 10:30 p.m., Diers House |
The Drag Show, which was scheduled for Saturday, March 21, has been canceled because of concerns related to the coronavirus. If you have any questions, please reach out to Alliance@wartburg.edu.
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Student Shuttle rides on April 10
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Students who would like to ride the Wartburg Shuttle to the Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, Minneapolis, Des Moines, or O'Hare airports on April 10 should sign up no later than April 1 in the Student Life office. Departure times and arrival times will remain the same as those shown on www.wartburg.edu/shuttle for May 22. Registration and payment instructions will be sent directly to students who sign up in Student Life. Please contact Jennifer Onuigbo in Student Life for more information.
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CANCELED: Ethiopian dinner for Water to Thrive
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Due to concerns over COVID-19, Wartburg Water to Thrive has canceled its Ethiopian Dinner on March 17. Contact a.williamsperez@wartburg.edu with questions.
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CANCELED: WCDM Sit ’n Paint on March 19
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Due to concerns over COVID-19, Wartburg College Dance Marathon has canceled its "Sit ‘n Paint" event for faculty and staff on March 19. Email a.williamsperez@wartburg.edu with questions.
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Online registration for 2020-21 courses
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To register for classes for the 2020-2021 academic year, select the Academics tab from your My Wartburg home page. Under Registration, use the Course Search or Add/Drop function to select the courses for registration. Documentation of the online registration process and other registration information can be accessed on the Instructions/Guidelines link under 2020-21 Registration on the Registrar’s page.
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3rd/4th Year Student Registration: March 16-17 |
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2nd Year Student Registration: March 23-24 |
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1st Year Student Registration: March 30-31 |
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Do you need summer storage in Waverly?
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Out-of-state students needing summer storage should sign up in Student Life no later than April 1. Additional information will be sent to registered students as soon as details are finalized. Due to space constraints, this program is only available to students who attend Wartburg from out-of-state. Please contact Jennifer Onuigbo in Student Life for more information.
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In an effort to reduce illness contact points, the Mail Center will temporarily waive requiring signatures for packages. Students, please be sure to have your ID for package pickup. Staff on delivery runs are welcome to ask the delivering Mail Center staff member to sign for you.
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Math, Computer Science and Physics seminar Tuesday
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The next Math, Computer Science & Physics (MCSP) Department Seminar will be held on Tuesday, March 17, at 11:30 a.m. in room 134 of the Science Center. Puttipong Pongtanapaisan, a mathematics graduate student at the University of Iowa, will give a virtual presentation entitled, "Symmetries of Surfaces." All are invited.
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Wartburg College Incubator
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If you have a passion for solving the world’s problems, consider submitting a proposal or idea at this link! Please join us at a training session using the Co-Starters Curriculum on Thursday, April 2, starting at 6:30 p.m., with location TBD. For more information, please email kristin.teigtorres@wartburg.edu.
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Participate in women’s health in college survey
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The Trumpet is running a survey about women's health in college. The survey is only for those who identify as a woman and can be found at this link. It is also anonymous. If there are any questions, please contact Silvia Oakland.
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Grad Finale for May and August graduates
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See you at the Grad Finale on Thursday, March 19, anytime between 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. in the Student Center ballrooms. Representatives from several offices will assist you in the transition from student-to-graduate. You will be cleared to order your cap and gown at this event. Contact sheree.covert@wartburg.edu for more information.
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Enlightenment Week coming March 30
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Enlightenment Week is dedicated to celebrating neurodiversity: how everyone's brain is different and how no two people are the same. The WSMTA puts on a week of events to help educate and make awareness of neurodiversity. See our events below!
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Tuesday, March 31: Neurodiversity spotlights, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Chapel Commons |
Gathering/open discussion about experiences with neurodiversity. If you are interested in being a part of the spotlights by talking about your experience please fill out this Google form.
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Wednesday, April 1: Tie-Dye Event, 7:30-8:30 p.m., front of Chapel |
Bring an item to tie-dye for neurodiversity (rain location: Chapel Commons). During the day: wear red or any color of the rainbow to show support for neurodiversity.
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Thursday, April 2: DIY Sensory Lab, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Music Therapy Lab |
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Friday: April 3: Karaoke Knight, Sasquatch Jack's, time: TBD. All proceeds go to help support autism. |
If you have any questions, please contact anna.galioto@wartburg.edu or tessa.burger@wartburg.edu.
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Participate in PSY 421 studies
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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:
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NEW: A study examining the relationship of involvement in extra-curricular activity and self-esteem, self-efficacy, and anxiety among college students. This study is being conducted online, and will consist of reading and responding to questions. The principal investigator is lexi.retz@wartburg.edu.
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A research study on the relationship between social pressures to hook up and hook-up behaviors among college students. This study is conducted online through answering questions. The principal investigator is Alondra.sandoval@wartburg.edu.
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A study examining the effect of knowledge and attitude on STD testing attitudes. This study will focus on whether education can increase knowledge, modify attitude and increase openness to testing. The principal investigator at madison.stirling@wartburg.edu. |
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A research study on reading comprehension among college students. Participants read passages and respond to questions. The principal investigator is jacquelyn.garza@wartburg.edu. |
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Wednesday closures during Lent
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During the remaining Wednesdays of Lent (March 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.
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The Volunteer Action Center, in partnership with American Red Cross, is hosting a blood drive Tuesday, March 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Chapel Commons. Sign up online to donate. Volunteers are needed to help with check-in, snacks and donors; use this link to sign up to volunteer. Contact VAC if you have any questions.
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Graduating seniors: Nominate your outstanding high school teacher
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Graduating seniors: Did you have a high school teacher who inspired you and contributed to your accomplishment of earning a baccalaureate degree from Wartburg College? If so, please nominate your teacher for the Outstanding High School Teacher of the Year Award. Any teacher is eligible, regardless of residence. Winning teachers will receive $500 In addition, a $500 scholarship will be made available to a rising senior from your high school. Nomination forms are available on the commencement website and may be submitted at this link. Nominations must be received by noon March 23.
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Join Social Work Club and BSU for Poverty Simulation
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The Social Work Club and BSU are hosting the Poverty Simulation on Wednesday, March 25, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in The W classrooms. We are in search of participants and individuals to staff the event. The simulation is a great way to understand more about the systems in our environment, and more specifically, the population that consists of those living under the “poverty line.” If you are interested in being a participant or staffer, fill out this link. If you have any questions please reach out to Carrington Bush or Jessica Sydnes.
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Try out for Wartburg College Dance Team
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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:
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Football Game Day Team |
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Competition Jazz |
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Competition Pom |
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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.
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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, March 16: Amber Boettcher, GAYLA Week
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Wednesday, March 18: Lenten Chapel, Pastor Brian Beckstrom
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Friday, March 20: Micah Sieg ’20, Senior Chapel
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Share your prayer requests
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As life continues with COVID-19, Spiritual Life & Campus Ministry is taking precautions and having continuous discussion on how we can all stay safe. We invite you to share your prayer requests with us using our confidential link: bit.ly/SLCMPrayerRequest
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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.
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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!
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