| Fall retention report |
| The Fall to Fall 2017-18 Retention Report is now available on the Info Center webite. Please direct any questions to Edie Waldstein. |
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| Servers needed for Outfly breakfast |
| Faculty and staff are invited to help serve breakfast on Outfly morning. Please contact Shelly Geweke via email or at 319-352-8303 to get your name on the list. You would need to report to Mensa by 6:50 a.m. that morning. Campus is notified of Outfly via the Campus Alert System during the early hours of Outfly morning, whenever that may be. Sign up to be a part of this fun Wartburg tradition! |
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| Diversity & Inclusion reading group |
| Following up on the Cultural Competence session at the Fall Faculty Workshop, a book group this fall will read and discuss White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk about Race, by Robin DiAngelo. Faculty and staff are invited to participate. Books will be provided. If interested, please contact Joyce Boss by Oct. 8. |
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| Student Life open house |
| Please join Student Life on Wednesday, Oct. 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. for our annual open house. You’ll have the opportunity to meet new staff members, learn about the various departments within Student Life, enjoy tasty snacks and fellowship with colleagues. We hope you can join us! Contact Jennifer Onuigbo for more information. |
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| Wartburg Store specials during Outfly |
| The Wartburg Store will be open special hours from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Outfly games and discounts offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If Outfly occurs Oct. 1-3, the store will be unable to offer Outfly games and discounts due to an industry conference commitment. If this happens, please keep an eye out for future Outfly-inspired deals. |
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| Campus Security and Fire Report |
| The 2018-19 Campus Security and Fire Report has been released and posted on the InfoCenter. This required report contains crime statistics from 2015-17 and addresses the college’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, such as responding to emergency situations and reporting sexual misconduct. Additionally, the report contains information related to fire safety. You can request a paper copy in the Campus Security Office located in Saemann Student Center. |
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| Phil & Lit Society |
| The next speaker for the Wartburg Philosophical and Literary Society is Dr. Terrence Lindell, professor of history. The title of his talk is Bremer County Germans and the First World War. The talk is Friday, Oct. 5, 4 p.m. in McCoy West in Seamann Student Center. Refreshments will be provided. |
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| Second annual Wicked Problems Challenge |
| Do you have an idea that will tackle a “wicked problem”? If so, we need you! Apply to the second annual Wicked Problems Challenge. To submit a proposal or for additional information, please click here. Join the Wicked Problems planning team at a “How to Write a Proposal” workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 11:30 a.m. in WBC 217. Please contact Kristin Teig Torres with any questions. |
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| Librarian candidate on-campus presentation |
| Faculty, staff and students are invited to observe the presentation of Jamie Byerly, candidate for information literacy librarian, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m. in Vogel Library Classroom 1. The faculty librarian hired for this position will liaise to Departments of Education, Journalism & Communication, Business Administration, and possibly Social Sciences and Social Work, among other areas. Byerly has been a reference/online services and resources librarian at Shorter University in Rome, Georgia, since August 2017. She has earned her master’s in library science from the University of Iowa. |
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| TIAA loan revisions, beginning Jan. 1, 2019 |
| During the most recent board meetings in May, the Retirement Plan Subcommittee of the Business & Finance Committee completed an investment review with TIAA. Upon review of the plan’s current loan provisions, the committee made the recommendation to reduce the number of loans a participant can have from five down to two. The Board agreed this was in line with best practices and approved this change beginning Jan. 1, 2019. Those participants with more than three outstanding loans from the Retirement Plan as of Dec. 31, 2018, may keep such existing loans. If any participant had defaulted on a Retirement Plan loan, they will be prohibited from obtaining any new loan(s). You will receive more detailed communication in the next few days. This communication will come either by email (email address on file with TIAA or Wartburg email) or be mailed to your home. Please contact Amy Wilson at 352-8278 with any questions. |
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| Recipes from Home 2018 |
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Students, faculty and staff are asked to share their favorite recipes from home to be considered for the 2019-20 Mensa menu. Please email recipes for entrees, salads, ethnic dishes, vegan entrees or sides and desserts to Shelly Geweke by Friday, Jan. 31, 2019. Don’t forget to include your name and contact information for verification. Recipes chosen will be taste-tested in Mensa and the student body will vote for their favorites. Dishes that receive a “thumbs-up” will be considered for next year’s Mensa menu. |
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| Math, Computer Science and Physics Department Seminar |
| The next Math, Computer Science & Physics (MCSP) Department Seminar will be held Tuesday, Oct. 2, 11:30 a.m., in Room 134 of the Science Center. Codey Olson '19 (physics, mathematics) will give an introduction to the Nuclear Forensics Undergraduate Summer School (NFUSS) program he participated in at the University of Utah and discuss some of the applications of nuclear forensics. All are invited, refreshments will be provided. |
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| V-Day Candlelight Dinner sign-up |
| The sign-up for the Candlelight Dinner hosted by V-Day Campaign will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 3, and Thursday, Oct. 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Mensa. The V-Day campaign will discuss their organization while students, faculty, and staff mingle over dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the Heritage Ballroom in Saemann Student Center. The cost for students with a board plan is one swipe from their meal plan plus $3. This may be paid with points or cash at the time of sign-up. Off-board students may also attend, and their cost will be $15 at the time of sign-up. Special dietary considerations will be taken into account. The main entree for the evening will be Grilled Boneless Pork Loin Chop. |
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| Water to Thrive meeting |
| Water to Thrive will host a meeting in The W classrooms Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. |
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| Advising Week tip |
In preparation for Advising Week, Oct. 29 through Nov. 2, the Registrar’s Office and Pathways will be sharing advising tips in The Juice each week. Contact the Registrar’s Office or Pathways with further questions to support your interaction with advisees.
Advising Tip #1: Introduce new students to the Advising Worksheet on My Wartburg. Review the Advising Worksheet with continuing students. For all students, the Advising Worksheet tracks the Essential Education requirements for their relevant BA, BS, BM, or BME degree. After declaring a major, the student can track additional degree requirements on the Advising Worksheet. Contact the Registrar’s Office with questions regarding the Advising Worksheet. |
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| Fall 2018 enrollment reports |
| New full-time and transfer student enrollment has increased from last year’s enrollment. While new students entering Wartburg straight from high school show a decline in some of the academic profile indicators compared with last year, the grade point average has remained strong at 3.55. The Fall 2018 Enrollment Reports are now available on the Info Center. |
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| Cash bags for Renaissance Fair booths |
| If your student organization will have a booth at Ren Faire on Oct. 20 and will need a cash bag for change, the deadline is noon Tuesday, Oct. 9. Requests turned in after this date will not be honored. A payment voucher form must be filled out with the amount and denominations needed. This form can be found on the InfoCenter website in the Business Office section under “Forms.” Please make sure your advisor signs the form. Completed forms should be turned in to Sherri Mennenga in the Business Office. Bags will be ready for pick up on Friday, Oct. 19. |
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| ELCA seminary admission counselors on campus |
| There will be a traveling group of admissions counselors from multiple ELCA seminaries on campus Monday, Oct. 1. They will attend chapel at 10:15 a.m., Dr. Riswold’s class at 10:45 a.m. and lunch with Dr. Terasawa and Dr. Schenkewitz at 11:50 a.m. Interested students are encouraged to join them for lunch at 11:50 a.m. |
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| Career Expo on Oct. 4 |
| Please encourage students to attend the Career Expo on Thursday, Oct. 4, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., in The W’s Hall of Champions. The expo is intended for all majors and all class years as a way to make connections with real businesses, organizations, and graduate/professional schools. Some tables may even have applications, so students should dress to impress, bring a resume, and be prepared. Remind students to stop in Pathways, on the third floor of Vogel Library, for resume help. Click here for more information and a list of attendees. |
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SPIRITUAL LIFE
& CAMPUS MINISTRY |
| This week's Chapel service schedule |
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Weekday Chapel services are from 10:15 to 10:35 a.m. each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in Wartburg Chapel; Sunday services begin at 10:30 a.m. 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 speakers:
- Monday, Oct. 1 – Dr. Jacob Tews
- Wednesday, Oct. 3 - Halcyon Bjornstad
- Friday, Oct. 5 - Patrick Jones '19
- Sunday Worship, Oct. 7 at 10:30 a.m. - Pastor Brian Beckstrom
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Women’s Golf
Friday, Oct. 5: Depart at 3 p.m. to Decorah
Second-round conference championships
Men’s and Women’s Soccer
Wednesday, Oct. 3: Depart at 1:30 pm. to University of Dubuque |
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| SCHOLARSHIPS, INTERNSHIPS & STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES |
| Midwest Graduate School Summit at Purdue |
| The Midwest Graduate School Summit will be held Saturday, Oct. 27, at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. This one-day conference is especially designed for students interested in business, education, humanities, pharmacy, public affairs, social sciences, and related fields. Participants will have opportunity to explore graduate education, graduate student life, career opportunities, funding, and much more! The Summit offers a travel scholarship up to $500 for reimbursement on their travel expenses. Participants may apply for a travel scholarship when registering for the Midwest Summit via this registration link. Find more about the event and attending institutions by visiting the website. |
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| Leaders in Tech conference |
| The first Leaders in Tech conference will be held at the University of Northern Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The conference, organized and run by Women in Computing and Management Information System Association, features experts within areas of the technology industry. Leaders in Tech is open to anyone interested in learning more about the technology industry. The first 100 registered will receive a complimentary Leaders in Tech bag, notebook, and pen. To learn more about the conference and to register, please visit the website. Contact Dr. Terry Letsche with questions. |
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| U of Iowa Ph.D. biomed programs |
| Students and colleagues who want to know more about biomedical Ph.D. training programs at the University of Iowa are invited to attend the 10th Annual Biomedical Pre-Graduate School Conference at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine on Friday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Click here for details. No registration fee, includes complimentary breakfast and lunch. |
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| U of Iowa grad student visit day |
| The University of Iowa welcomes all prospective graduate students to Grad@Iowa, a new collaborative admissions event at the U of I in Iowa City. Students can learn about several programs, all on the same day: Friday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Click here for registration, a list of graduate programs and more details. |
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ELCA seminary admissions counselors on campus
Oct. 1
Librarian candidate presentation
Oct. 2
Student Life open house
Oct. 3
Water to Thrive meeting
Oct. 3
Career Expo
Oct. 4
All-American Rejects
concert
Oct. 7
Scholarship Days
Oct. 7, Nov. 11, Jan. 20, Feb. 17
Deadline for Ren Faire
cash bags
Oct. 9
V-Day Candlelight Dinner
Oct. 10
Deadline to register for Homecoming Parade
and Ren Faire
Oct. 11
Homecoming & Family Weekend
Oct. 18-21
Advising Week
Oct. 29-Nov. 2
Presidential Forums
Oct. 30, Dec. 4
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| Click here to view the full Wartburg events calendar. |
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