Monday, Jan. 21, is a postal holiday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. The Wartburg Mail Center will be open, but there will be no incoming postal mail, including some Amazon orders, and no outgoing postal mail. Outgoing mail will be processed on campus Monday and taken to the post office on Tuesday, Jan. 22. Please direct any questions to mailroom@wartburg.edu or call 352-8263.

MLK’s Wicked Problem was civil rights

Do you have an idea that will tackle a Wicked Problem? Apply for the Second Annual Wicked Problems Challenge. Online applications and info can be found at the link below. Questions? Contact kristin.teigtorres@wartburg.edu.

Phil & Lit Society

The Wartburg Philosophical and Literary Society will meet Friday, Jan. 25, at 4 p.m. in McCoy West of Saemann Student Center. Fred Waldstein, director of the Institute for Leadership Education and professor of political science, will present “Leadership, Leadership Education & Fostering Critical Reasoning.”

President Colson’s State of the College remarks are now posted on the InfoCenter under President’s Reports.

Residence applications

The application to live in the Residence for the 2019-20 school year was posted last week. Students who are interested in the Residence should complete the application through the link below and prepare a presentation as a part of the selection process. Proposals are due by 4 p.m. Feb. 14. Please direct questions to Derek Deeney or Seth Jobes-Ryan.

Co-Ed Dance performers needed

Do you like to dance? Are you a male? The Wartburg Dance Team is looking for a few good men to help with our Co-Ed Dance performance. This is a fun opportunity to connect with new people and show off your skills. We will have two performances at the halftime of the Wartburg women’s and men’s basketball games. For more details, please email Coach Bailey Camenisch.

Apply for Student Senate scholarship

In the spirit of the Wartburg College Mission Statement, Student Senate annually funds two $500 scholarships for Wartburg students who embody the principles set forth in the mission statement, are well-rounded students, and exhibit leadership through their involvement on and/or off campus. Applications and reference forms are due to kathy.dreesman@wartburg.edu by Monday, Feb. 11, at 3 p.m. Click here to apply.

Student Senate Executive Team applications

Student Senate elections are almost here! Applications are due Monday, Jan. 28, at 11:59 p.m. The mandatory elections meeting will take place Tuesday, Jan. 29, at 4 p.m., in the Hub Conference Room. There will be a debate Monday, Feb. 11, at 6:30 p.m. in Buckmaster (WBC 214). On the day of the election, ballots will be sent to all students via Wartburg email. For an application and more information, click here. Please direct any questions to Breyanna Primous.

Off-campus release applications

Students interested in applying for off-campus release for the 2019-20 academic year should stop by the Student Life Office to pick up an application. Applications are due Thursday, Feb 7.

'Beautiful Rainbow Mind’ panel

Gayla Week is coming Feb. 3-9, and Alliance and SAFE invite students to be part of a panel called “Beautiful Rainbow Mind” on Tuesday, Feb. 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Click here to sign up for the panel.

Orange Connection in DSM

Orange Connection in Des Moines is a unique, career-mentoring opportunity to build your network and gain specific knowledge about an occupation or career in which you are interested. Participants will spend Sunday night at the home of a Wartburg alum. For more information or to apply visit www.wartburg.edu/oc or email Veronica Reece. Program dates are March 2-4 (during Winter Break), and the application deadline is Wednesday, Jan. 23.

Weekday Chapel services

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:

Sanctuary is a casual service that takes place on Wednesday nights in the Chapel Commons. It provides students with the opportunity to relax and center themselves around God’s word in the midst of their busy week. All are welcome at 9 p.m. in Chapel Commons (basement), and come early at 8:45 for snacks.