Advising Week is here

All students, and particularly first-year students, are encouraged to schedule an appointment to meet with their academic adviser during Advising Week, Oct. 28 through Nov. 1. This is the time to confirm or adjust your Winter Term and/or May Term schedules and get to know your adviser. Reviewing your academic progress now can save time and headaches later. You can access your Advising Worksheet by following these steps:

1. Log onto your My Wartburg home page.
2. Select the Advising tab.
3. Select Advising Worksheet.
4. Select Click.
5. Select Recalculate Student Progress.
6. Select Advising Worksheet (PDF file).
If you are unable to access your Advising Worksheet or have questions, email the Registrar or stop by the Registrar's Office located in Luther Hall 216.

 

Takako Arai poetry reading and reception

Wartburg will host acclaimed Japanese poet Takako Arai for a dual-language poetry reading and reception Saturday, Nov. 2, 4-5:30 p.m., in the Hagemann Castle Room. Ms. Arai has published three poetry collections, including Tamashii Dansu ("Soul Dance"), which won the 2008 Oguma Hideo Prize. She teaches Japanese and poetry at Saitama University, and is currently a writer in residence at the University of Iowa's International Writing Program. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome. The event is sponsored by the Franklin I. and Irene Saemann Chair in World Communities. For more information, contact Dr. Joyce Boss.

 

Pinnacle presents Pin & Tonic

Join Pinnacle for Pin & Tonic, a social gathering featuring snacks, fun drinks, and entertainment from members of Pinnacle on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 8 p.m. in the Chapel Commons. Pinnacle is a vocal ensemble that fosters an inclusive environment of students of various backgrounds who explore the expansive range and capabilities of the human voice.

 

Presidential Forum on Tuesday

The next Presidential Forum will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, in WBC 214 (Buckmaster room).

 

Financial aid is based on enrollment. Fall term enrollment changes made before Nov. 4 will result in adjustments to financial aid for the term. Enrollment changes made on or after Nov. 4 will not result in a change in aid, except for Meistersinger Scholarships. Meistersinger requirements must be completed through the end of the term to retain the scholarship for the term.

 

Eligibility reminders for grants

All institutional funds from Wartburg College require full-time enrollment (at least 3.0 course credits). Please note that Wartburg institutional funding is available for eight terms. The longevity of Wartburg institutional funding for transfer students will be prorated based on their class status upon enrollment.

Students who are Federal Pell Grant eligible must be enrolled in 3.5 course credits to receive the full consideration of the Federal Pell Grant. The Federal Pell Grant is prorated for enrollment less than 3.5 course credits.

 

The Wartburg Philosophical and Literary Society will meet Friday, Nov. 1, at 4 p.m. in McCoy West of Seamann Student Center. All are welcome! The speaker is Barbara Fedeler, professor of art, who will present “Drawings: Effigy Mounds National Monument.”

 

Don’t Cancel Class workshops

Faculty, do you have plans of attending a conference this semester? Are there times you have to cancel class because of an unexpected illness? In situations like these, we encourage you to utilize the “Don’t Cancel Class” program. Student Life, in collaboration with several departments on campus, can provide a variety of workshops for the class period you need to miss. These workshops are designed to provide students with valuable information and skills. You select the workshop you feel is a good fit for your class. Click here to see workshop opportunities and to sign up. Questions can be directed to Wendy Mohlis in Student Life.

 

Graduation Agreements due Oct. 31

The deadline to submit Graduation Agreements to the Registrar’s Office (Luther Hall 216) is Thursday, Oct. 31, for pending 2019-20 graduates. Students can refer to the e-mail sent by Registrar Sheree Covert on Sept. 25 for more details. Thank you to the students who have already submitted their graduation agreements.

 

Trumpet Festival concert Thursday

The Wartburg College Trumpet Festival concert will be Thursday, Oct. 31, at 7 p.m. in the Wartburg Chapel. Guest artists Amy Gilreath, Rolf Olson and Scott Olson will perform a number a pieces during the show. The Wartburg Trumpet Choir, under the direction of Dr. Scott Muntefering, will perform “Prelude from Water Music” by George Handel and “Sonata Sancti Polycarpi” by Heinrich Biber. The High School Festival Choir, with students from seven Midwest high schools, will play “Three for Four” and “Two Jazz Quartets” by James Olcott. Click here for details.

 

Wind Ensemble presents Fall Concert

Come and support students in Wind Ensemble, directed by Dr. Craig Hancock, at one of their fall concerts in Neumann Auditorium: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3. Admission is free, and the Sunday concert will be streamed by Knight Vision.

 

Get together with a couple of your best ghouls and goblins and sign up to help at the annual Dining Services Monster Bash on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in Mensa. Volunteers are needed to take pictures for the costume contest and concoct the zombie punch. Volunteers still needed for 6-7 p.m. If interested, contact Shelly at shelly.geweke@wartburg.edu.

 

Benefits open enrollment meetings

Informational open enrollment meetings will be held next week:

•	Monday, Oct. 28, 2:30 p.m.: Whitehouse Business Center Room 214
•	Wednesday, Oct. 30, 4 p.m.: Whitehouse Business Center Room 214
•	Thursday, Oct. 31, 11:30 a.m.: Voecks Science Center Room 134
•	Friday, Nov. 1, 7:30 a.m.: Whitehouse Business Center Room 214

If you are unable to attend a meeting, please see the new rates at this link.

Once again, all benefit-eligible employees MUST log on to https://wartburg.employeenavigator.com to confirm/change their benefit elections for 2020. The site will be open from Oct. 28, 2019, through the deadline of Nov. 15, 2019. Please contact Amy Wilson, benefits administrator, if you have any questions at amy.wilson@wartburg.edu or 319-352-8278.

 

Mail must have name and box number

The Mail Center would like to remind students, faculty, and staff to include name and box number or department when placing online orders. Multiple packages are received every week with no clear recipient, causing a delay or inability to deliver those items. Those persons with overdue or missing packages are encouraged to contact the Mail Center with the tracking number of the missing item to determine whether it was delivered without a name.

 

The Karlsruhe Concert Duo will perform in a free concert Monday, Oct. 28, at 8 p.m. in the Sandra Rada Orchestra Hall in Bachman Fine Arts Center. Cellist Reinhard Armleder and pianist Dagmar Hartmann regularly earn high praise with profound and captivating interpretations, brilliant technique and imaginative programming. Click here for details.

 

President's reports now available

The following reports are now available on Info Center: the President’s Report to the Board of Regents and the President’s Summary Report from the Board’s October meeting.

 

Diversity & Inclusion Book Club

All are invited to join the Diversity & Inclusion Book Club, which will study the book “So You Want to Talk About Race.” Pick up your copy of the book in Student Life. At 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, there is an opportunity to meet the author, Ijeoma Oluo, at Lang Hall on the University of Northern Iowa campus. Wartburg will arrange transportation for student, faculty, and staff who wish to attend her speech. Join us for a campus discussion about the book at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, in the Heritage Ballroom. Contact krystal.madlock@wartburg.edu for details.

 

Wartburg College Dance Marathon’s fourth annual Rake-A-Thon will take place on the following dates: Nov. 2-3 and Nov. 9-10. All proceeds from our yearlong fundraising go directly to the children at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital who are battling pediatric illnesses and injuries. If you are interested in supporting or getting involved with WCDM by making a donation in exchange for the leaf raking service, contact Ali Williams Perez at a.williamsperez@wartburg.edu or (319) 230-2993.

 

Last day to vote in Photo Contest

Photos are on display on the second floor of Luther Hall (outside the Business Office). Today is your last day to vote for your favorite at www.wartburg.edu/photo-vote, or scan the QR code found on the “Vote Now” posters. Popular favorite and three jury-selected winners will be announced in early November. Email kathleen.sihler@wartburg.edu for more information.

Interfaith Prayer Room

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.

 

Submit your prayer requests

Have any prayer requests? Please share them with the core staff of Spiritual Life & Campus Ministry. These prayers will be kept confidential and thoughtfully prayed over during weekly meetings by Pastor Brian Beckstrom, dean of spiritual life; Rebecca Baird, pastoral intern; and Kathy Traetow, ministry coordinator.

Please use this link to submit prayer requests: bit.ly/SLCMPrayerRequest

 

Weekday Chapel schedule

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. Interfaith chapels will be held the last Wednesday of each month during the semester.

Upcoming services:

•	Monday, Oct. 28: Dr. Nana Quaicoe, assistant professor of economics
•	Wednesday, Oct. 30: Interfaith Chapel – Dr. Mike Bechtel, associate professor of science education
•	Friday, Nov. 1: Senior Chapel, Michelle Ankrum ’20