Dr.
Cynthia Bane, assistant professor of psychology
TOPIC: Changing Your Health
Habits – Apply principles from psychology
to your own behaviors to achieve a healthy lifestyle.
Dr. Daniel
Black, professor of physical and engineering science
TOPIC: NEW! Ethanol 101
– A brief introduction to the ins and outs of ethanol based
fuel
(requests a fee)
Dr. Joyce
Boss, associate professor of English
NEW! Keys to Japanese Culture
– Explore how the cultural, spiritual, and aesthetic traditions
of Japan are alive and well, and going global in the 21st century
Dr. Chip Bouzard,
professor of religion
NEW! For Crying Out Loud! Why We Need the
Lament Psalms.
The Cave of Letters 2000 Exploration:
A Personal Perspective – Discussion of the
Cave of Letters Exploration in the Holy Land, the subject of a
NOVA feature on the Public Broadcasting System
Todd Coleman,
assistant vice president of admissions and alumni & parent
programs
Networking 101 –
Networking is essential to success. This session offers an introduction
to enhancing your business and personal networking skills.
Developing Your Own Personal Management
Style – Fostering your individual management
style is an important part of leadership. This session offers
an overview of basic management style concepts.
The Art of Negotiation
– In the course of any day, we negotiate a multitude of
things. How and what we negotiate are some of the most important
questions never answered.
Dr. Vicki
Edelnant, Pathways center director, senior lecturer in liberal
studies
What Every College Freshman and
Their Parents Should Know – Helping students
prepare for college and first year experiences.
Dr. Shawn
Ellerbroek, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry
NEW! Stem Cell Research and Cloning
Dr. Tammy
Faux, assistant professor of social work
NEW! Using the Internet to the Grassroots
Level – This session offers a look at the
Internet and social work.
NEW! Poverty Simulation –
A three-hour workshop (requires a fee for supplies and staffing)
NEW! Eco-Friendly Gardening
– An introduction to companion planting and organic gardening.
Dr. Kevin
Fiene, associate professor of education, chair of education department
Education Field Experience in Manhattan
Schools – An overview of one-week field
experiences in New York City classrooms. How Wartburg students
live, work and immerse themselves in Manhattan’s diversity.
Dr. Charles
Figura, associate professor of physics, director of Platte Observatory
Observatory Programs
– On-site observation of stars, planets, galaxies, and other
deep-sky objects (subject to seasonal availability and weather
conditions). Lectures available on planetary and/or stellar astronomy,
either as stand-alone or in conjunction with observation.
David Fredrick,
associate director for international admissions
Tanzania: Photos and Travelogue
– Three game parks, culture, and politics
Morocco: Photos and Travelogue
– Culture, art, and politics
The Rev. S.
Philip Froiland, church relations (retired)
Iowans: Jerks or Geniuses?
– How Iowans have been viewed in the public press over the
years
Lutheran Humor –
Excerpts from Garrison Keillor and other authors who thrive on
stereotypical stories attributed to Lutherans
NEW
Norway Today - Once
a poor country with a population diminished by heavy emigration,
Norway is now a prosperous, modern nation. It has an enviable
social system and active monarchy and is one of the world's leading
exporters of oil. Norway is also a facilitator of peace amongst
many nations.
Presidents
on Parade – Tidbits and trivia about the
lives of American presidents
The Lutheran Story -
Germans, Scandinavians, American – Lutherans in America,
from colonial days until now
Karris Golden,
writer/editor, communication and marketing
NEW! Did I Write That? –
This quick session will cover grammar and proofreading basics,
identify must-have reference materials, and help you make your
business writing more professional.
Ride On! –
Women of all walks of life are taking to the open road on two
wheels in growing numbers. Get an introduction to female motorcyclists
and change your perception of this popular recreational activity.
Religion is Relative
– What does it take to find ideas to sustain a weekly faith
column for a newspaper?
Dr. Craig
A. Hancock, associate professor of music, director of bands
Music as a Lifelong Passion
– Getting involved and staying involved in music throughout
life.
Dr. Ann Henninger,
professor of biology, chair of biology department
OTC Drugs for Common Ailments
– Answers to your questions about over-the-counter drugs.
Where Are the Women in Science?
– Current women in science and barriers they face.
When Cancer Touches Your Life –
Facts, attitudes, and feelings pertaining to breast cancer. (Co-sponsored
by the American Cancer Society)
Dr. Leslie
Huth, professor emeritus of education, director of Cunningham
Teachers’ Project
Translation the Bible into Vute Language - Huth will discuss his biblical translation experiences in Yoko, Cameroon.
Tanzania, Africa, the Lutheran Church,
the Masai, the Environment – How the Lutheran
church in Arusha and Tanzania works with the Masai people.
Third World Schools in New York
City – Reversing the 67 percent dropout
rate in New York City’s public schools. Lessons from yearly
field experiences in East Harlem.
Teaching to Diversity
– What it takes for teachers to adjust to students’
diverse backgrounds, and perspectives.
Walter Cunningham Teachers Project
– An overview of the successful Wartburg
teachers program in Waterloo with comments from past and current
participants.
Education in China
– Experiences from teaching in Guilin during the summers
of 1999 and 2001
The Cats of Serengeti –
Lions, cheetahs, and leopards
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
– The five-day climb and the associated changes in the environment
Sister Congregations: From Waverly to Tanzania - This session focuses on working with a Lutheran Church in Ketumbeine, Tanzania.
Chris Knudson,
web developer/manager, ITS
Extreme Makeover:
Changing Perception with Design - Explore principles of design
and perception and how to improve your fliers, posters, or personal
documents so viewers will take notice.
Dr. Lake Lambert,
associate professor of religion, director of Center for Community
Engagement, Board of Regents chair in ethics
Lutheran Ethics
– Christians in the Lutheran tradition have a distinctive
approach to ethical issues, flowing from an uncompromising belief
in God’s grace.
Spirituality at Work
– An increasing number of books, articles, and conferences
deal with the connection between spirituality and work. An overview
and analysis of the trend.
Paul Magnall,
associate professor of business administration/accounting, chair
of business and economics department
Foster Parenting –
A couple share their experiences as foster parents to more than
50 children ranging from newborns to teenagers (with Nancy Magnall)
Morning Glory Babies: The Rewards
and Challenges of Parenting HIV-Affected Children
– Foster parenting and adopting an infant at risk for HIV
and information about pediatric AIDS (with Nancy Magnall)
Dr. Stephen
Main, professor emeritus of biology
Gardens –
A slide tour of some of the world’s great gardens
Wetlands: A Current Iowa Perspective
– Perspectives on land use as it relates
to Iowa’s wetlands.
Wildflower Look-alikes
– Comparing alpine meadows with Iowa prairies.
Climate Change –
Past history, present evidence, future possibility.
Wildflowers of Woods and Prairies
– Finding and identifying Iowa wildflowers.
Creation/Evolutions: Is Conflict
Inevitable? – Words from a Christian who
accepts evolution.
Diane McCarty, associate
professor of education
NEW! Japan: Culture, Traditions,
and Educational System
Following a three-week Fulbright Award to visit Japan, McCarty
created a presentation about her impressions of Japan, including
artifacts, examples, and photos.
NEW! Notable Trade Books for Elementary
Students
Having served on the Notable Trade Book Review Panel for National
Council for the Social Studies and Children's Book Council, McCarty
shares titles of tradebooks and corresponding learning activities
that enhance social studies instruction for elementary children.
These often multicultural books are wonderful additions to any
library.
Dr.
David A. McCullough, associate professor of biology
Native Organisms in an Urban Setting
– In many urban/suburban areas, golf courses and public
parks provide the only remaining large green spaces for endemic
and migratory wildlife. This session provides an understanding
of refugia in these regions of declining natural habitat.
Linda Moeller,
director of advancement communication
NEW! Crisis communications –
Finding heaven when all hell breaks loose.
Building a Brand with Color –
Learn how “Be Orange” has brought name recognition,
a unique sense of identity, and a unifying theme to the Wartburg
College marketing efforts.
John Myers,
director of campus security and safety
Crime and Security Issues on College
and University Campuses – Campus initiatives
and legislations have resulted in more formal reporting procedures
for campus crimes and more proactive security and crime prevention
programs at colleges.
U.S. Railroad History –
A brief history of U.S. railroads from their arrival in 1826 to
the present, when mergers have left just six major railroads in
the United States and Canada.
Stephanie
Newsom, director of counseling services
NEW! The counseling Needs of Today’s
College Students: An Overview of Current and Emerging
Challenges.
NEW! Sexual Misconduct: the Misunderstood
Crime – Information about sexual misconduct
and sexual harassment.
Thomas Payne,
professor of art, chair of art department
Photography in the Digital Age –
How computers are changing the arts.
Dr. Penni
Pier, associate professor of communication arts
From Grassroots to Governor: Women
in Modern Politics—From grassroots suffragist
movements to major political arenas, women have left their mark
on the American political process.
Grant
Price, professor emeritus of communication arts
A Glimpse into Iowa Broadcasting
History – Oral, recorded, written, and photographic
histories of Iowa’s broadcast pioneers presented by one
of Iowa’s eminent broadcasters.
Duff Ridgeway,
director of development
NEW! Charitable Deferred Gifts:
Accepting/Recording/Reporting
What’s an Organizational Strategy
Anyway? Isn’t My Mission at Work? –
This discussion will focus on four steps to enhance your fundraising
strategies while being true to your mission statement.
Performance-Based Compensation:
Risks vs. Rewards – Learn the facts surrounding
performance-based pay.
Kevin Roiseland,
director of international student programs
A Kaleidoscope of Culture –
International students share their culture. You may request a
panel of students, a duo, or an individual. You may also specify
a country.
Dr. Richard
Schneider, professor of English
Exploring Another Culture: The Lakota
Sioux of Pine Ridge – Native American family
life and customs
Derek Solheim,
Pathways Center Associate Director for Career Services
Type Talk: Myers Briggs-Type Indicator
at Work - Participants complete the Myers-Briggs
Type Indicator and engage in small group exercises to deepen their
knowledge of themselves and others. *A fee to cover the costs
of materials is required.
Dr. Roy Ventullo,
professor of biology, Burke-Will chair in biology
NEW! Birds, Pigs, People, and In
Flew Enza: Everything You Wanted to Know About the Flu but Were
Afraid to Ask.
Adventures in the Neotropical Rainforest: Guyana and Trinidad
& Tobago
Dr. Janice
Wade, professor of music, director of Wartburg Community Symphony
The Maestro is…a SHE! –
An overview of women’s struggle to be equally recognized
in the field of professional music.
Dr. Fred Waldstein,
professor of political science, Burling Chair in Leadership, director
of Leadership Institute
Leadership Education and Community
Service – How leadership develops when people
confront important issues and address them in concrete ways.
Partnering for Better Communities
– This session focuses on Community Builders, an intergenerational
program where participants explore issues of personal and civic
responsibility.
Dr. Edith
Waldstein, vice president for enrollment management, associate
professor of humanities
Investing in a Small, Liberal Arts
Education – Ways in which an education at
a small liberal arts college is an investment that will serve
students for a lifetime and benefit our larger society
Rick Willis,
athletic director
NEW! Presentation on the Wartburg-Waverly
Sports and Wellness Center
Wartburg Athletics
Dr. William
Withers, associate professor of communication arts, Grant L. Price
department chair in communication arts, assistant director of
Wartburg Leadership Institute
NEW! At Ten Thousand Feet –
What’s your vision for how your organization will function
amidst the trends predicted for your region by 2010, just three
or four years from now? This “bird’s eye view”
of the demographic shifts predicted for Iowa and the Midwest will
help you better understand issues your organization must prepare
for both locally and regionally over the next three years.
Give ‘Em the Pickle
– Your organizations success is about more than what you
serve or sell; it’s who you serve. Pickles are the special,
extra things you do to make customers happy. This multimedia presentation
will help you unlock the keys to quality customer service.
The Guest –
Reacquaint your organization with the basics of quality customer
service, and benefit from Withers’ extensive research.
The Difficult Guest –
Customer will present a service-sector challenge in one of three
ways. The key is identifying the challenge before it occurs. The
“Difficult Guest” picks up where “The Guest”
leaves off.
(requests a fee)
Wartburg Coaches
- Bob Amsberry, head women’s basketball coach; Jim Conlon,
head men’s/women’s soccer coach; Monica Severson,
head women’s golf coach; Joel Holst, head baseball coach;
Steve Johnson, head cross country coach; Kara Kehe, head softball
coach; Eric Koehler, head football coach; Jim Miller, head wrestling
coach; Marcus Newsom, head men’s/women’s track coach;
Dick Peth, head men’s basketball coach; Dr. Ted Reuter,
head men’s golf coach; Jennifer Walker, head volleyball
coach; Ben Oestreich, head men’s/women’s tennis coach
Coaches are available
to speak to your group, but request a two-week notice. To determine
their availability, call or e-mail Mary Ver Steegt, Communication
and Marketing Office, 319-352-8232 or mary.versteegt@wartburg.edu.
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