| Retired bishop to visit Wartburg |
Wartburg College and the Northeastern Iowa Synod will host Bishop Munib Younan, bishop emeriti of the Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Holy Land and past president of the Lutheran World Federation. The following events are planned:
- Thursday, April 5, 4 p.m., Loving God & Neighbor: Living Out the Biblical Call in the Holy Land, McCaskey Lyceum. The presentation will be followed by a reception in honor of Bishop Younan in the Castle Room.
- Friday, April 6, 5:30-6:45 p.m., dinner honoring Bishop Younan, Castle Room. Dinner reservations (free for Wartburg students, faculty and staff) can be made at this link. Following dinner, Bishop Younan will speak from 7-8:15 p.m. in the Chapel. This address is open to the public, and you do not have to attend the dinner to participate in the presentation. There will be time for Q&A.
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| Juice publishing schedule |
| Due to Easter Break, the next edition of Juice will be sent Tuesday, April 3. The deadline for submissions is 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 28. |
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| Enlightenment Week at Wartburg |
Enlightenment Week is dedicated to shedding light on autism and those on the spectrum. If you are a future educator, occupational therapist, speech pathologist, music therapist, or anyone who might work with individuals on the spectrum in your career, this week is for your enlightenment. Check out the list of events below.
- Monday, April 2: Keep an eye out for the blue all over campus in the evening.
- Tuesday, April 3: Dorm Storm at 7 p.m. for the Autism Society of Iowa; wear blue throughout the day.
- Wednesday, April 4: Movie night with cupcakes at 7 p.m. in the Clinton Hall basement.
- Thursday, April 5: Panel of professionals at 7 p.m. in Grossman 131. See how people in your future field work with those on the spectrum.
- Friday, April 6: Sensory-friendly game night with Best Buddies at 7:30 p.m. in Cardinal Commons.
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| Math, Computer Science & Physics Department Seminar |
| The next Math, Computer Science & Physics Department Seminar will be Tuesday, March 27, at 11:30 a.m., in SC 134. Dr. Charles Figura, professor of physics, will discuss gravitational wave astronomy in a presentation titled Things That Go Bump in the Night: The Story of Kilonova GW 170817. All are invited. Refreshments will be provided. |
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| Mail Center closed during Easter Break |
| The Mail Center will be closed Friday, March 30, and Monday, April 2. Deliveries scheduled to arrive between those dates will be received and processed Tuesday, April 3. |
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| Easter Break dining hours |
| Click here to see the dining hours for Easter Break. The last meal in Mensa will be Thursday dinner; Mensa and all dining areas will resume regular hours Tuesday, April 3. |
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| Retirement celebration for Pastor Ramona |
| All are welcome to attend a retirement celebration for Pastor Ramona Bouzard on Monday, April 16, at 3:30 p.m., in the Chapel. We will gather to sing PR’s favorite hymns and follow up with ice cream sundaes, cookies and lemonade till 5 p.m. |
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| Milestones event |
Mark your calendars for the 17th annual Milestones event Friday, May 25. Faculty and staff will gather as a campus community at 8 a.m. in the ballrooms for breakfast and conversation. At 8:30 a.m., we will recognize those celebrating employment anniversaries and retirements, along with other faculty and staff awards. Those individuals observing work anniversaries include:
- 30 years: Tony Lutz, Shaheen Munir, Lori Poehler, Suzanne Torkelson, and Pat Wayne.
- 25 years: Dan Black, Karen Black, Jeff Hemingson, and Thomas Payne.
- 20 years: Kathy Dreesman, Chris Kelly, Michael Lavenz, Krystal Madlock, Keith McClung, David McCullough, Jennifer Walker, and Bill Withers.
- 15 years: Cynthia Bane, Tiffany Cooper, Jette Irgens, Chris Knudson, Scott Leisinger, Terry Letsche, Ed Westen, and Tara Winter.
- 10 years: Kory Figura, Jamie Hollaway, Samantha Larimer Bousquet, Byron Mather, Wendy Mohlis, Jason Steege, Colleen Ulrich, Ann Wrede, and Leilani Zart.
If your name was omitted from this recognition list, contact Erica Sadler in Human Resources.
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| Weekly security update |
| Go to the Security Update on the InfoCenter to see updates on door locks, security camera installation, and LED lightbulb installation. Previous reports can also be found at this link. |
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| Statewide tornado drill |
| March 26-30 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Iowa. On Wednesday, March 28, between 10 and 11 a.m., the National Weather Service will conduct a tornado drill. The purpose of this drill is to ensure Iowans can adequately receive a tornado warning and can practice any actions that would be taken in the event of a real tornado. Know the safe shelter areas in your buildings. Generally, go to the lowest level and stay away from windows and doors. Most tornadoes will move from the west, so have the most protection in that direction. If there is no place below ground level, go to an interior hallway on the lowest level of the building. During an actual tornado warning, Wartburg College will send out a WartburgAlert. If the warning period is extended, an interim message will be sent out and another one once the danger has passed. |
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| Faculty/Staff Appreciation Event |
| Student Senate will host the Faculty/Staff Appreciation Event on Thursday, March 29, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., in Hagemann Castle Room. The following award recipients will be recognized: Dr. Christine DeVries, associate professor of chemistry, John O. Chellevold Student Award for Excellence in Teaching and Professional Service; Dr. Lori Sheeler, visiting associate professor or public health, Outstanding Faculty Adviser; Krystal Madlock, director of multicultural student services, Outstanding Administrative Staff; and Steve Foelske, cleaning staff, Outstanding Non-Administrative Staff. There will be a brief program and remarks by DeVries at 11:45 a.m. Refreshments will be served. |
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| Performance appraisal forms now available |
| Human Resources has finalized the changes to the performance appraisal forms. The forms are now available on the InfoCenter under Employment, Forms and Procedures, Performance Appraisal Forms. Performance appraisals are to be completed beginning April 1 and submitted no later than June 30, generally covering the working period of June 1, 2017, through May 31, 2018. Direct questions to Human Resources. |
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| Memorial service for Al Koeneman |
| A memorial service is planned for Al Koeneman ’55, former vice president for development, at 11 a.m. April 14 in Wartburg Chapel, with lunch to follow in Knights Ballroom. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. April 13 at Kaiser Corson Funeral Home. Al held multiple positions during his tenure at Wartburg from 1991 to 2000. He was a retired rear admiral in the U.S. Navy and served as Chief of Chaplains of the U.S. Navy from 1988 to 1991. He died Feb. 20 and is survived by his wife, Carol ’66. |
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| Wicked Problems Poster challenge |
Congratulations to our inaugural Wicked Problems Poster Challenge students! The challenge generated more than 65 posters that have been narrowed down to five ideas entering the next phase of the process. Students selected for Phase 2 are:
- Madison Bloker
- Collins Kalyebi
- Kylie Kelchen
- Will McDonald
- Ashley Reynolds
The top ideas that come from the World Café will go on to Phase 3 of the challenge and present during RICE Day on Thursday, April 12, from 10 to 11:15 a.m. in WBC 116. Thank you to everyone who entered! The Wicked Problems Poster Challenge will return next fall.
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Men’s Golf
Monday, March 26, depart at 9 a.m. for Cedar Rapids.
Outdoor Track and Field
Wednesday, March 28, depart at noon for Loras.
Baseball
Tuesday, April 3, depart at 11:15 a.m. for Simpson. |
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UKnight Day
March 27
Statewide tornado drill
March 28
Faculty/Staff Appreciation Event
March 29
Easter Break
March 30-April 2
Deadline for German Institute funding applications
March 31
Enlightenment Week
April 2-6
Bishop Younan visit
April 5-6
Presidential Forum
April 10
Celebration and blessing service
April 11
RICE Day
April 12
Knight Vision requests due
April 15
Pastor Ramona Bouzard retirement party
April 16
Summer hours begin
May 29
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| Click here to view the full Wartburg events calendar. |
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