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  • Michael Gleason


    Ph.D., Iowa State University, 2012 M.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2009 B.A. University of Northern Iowa, 2006

  • Joyce Boss


    A.B., 1982, San Diego State University M.A., 1991, Ph.D., 1995, University of California, Los Angeles

  • Jo Dorrance


    Jo Dorrance holds a B.A. in mass communication and English from Iowa State University. She serves as a resource to students in securing internships and field experiences, resume and cover letter review, and assists with outreach as part of alumni engagement. She oversees the pre-professional medical program with the Waverly Health Center. Jo is a…

  • Marty Johnson


  • Suzanne Bullard


    A native of upstate New York, cellist Suzanne Bullard began her formal studies at age 11 with the late Rudolf Doblin. She received her Bachelor of Music degree from Baldwin-Wallace University Conservatory of Music, Graduate Performance Diploma from the Longy School of Music, and Master of Music degree from the University of Northern Iowa. Her…

  • Dominique Cawley


    Dominique Cawley is a senior lecturer of flute and music theory at Wartburg College. She earned her Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from the University of Northern Iowa, where she studied with Dr. Angeleita S. Floyd. Ms. Cawley is currently piccoloist of the Cedar Valley Municipal Band, principal flutist of the Cedar…

  • Dr. David A. McCullough


    The Dr. Myrle Burk and Vera Burk Will Endowed Chair in Interdisciplinary and Environmental Studies Established in 1988 to honor sisters Dr. Myrle Burk and Vera Burk Will Click here to learn more about Dr. McCullough >> Myrle Burk and Vera Burk Will were sisters who grew up in Black Hawk County and eventually returned…

  • Maggie Garberg Falenschek


    The Herbert and Cora Moehlmann Chaplaincy Endowed Chair Established in 1990 through the generosity of Chaplain F. Herbert and Cora Moehlmann and Lutheran Brotherhood Rev. Maggie Garberg Falenschek oversees spiritual life and campus ministry, building bridges of care and compassion across campus. In her role as chaplain, she enjoys meeting one-on-one with students and staff…

  • Dr. Lee Nelson


    The Patricia R. Zahn Endowed Chair in Choral Conducting Established in 1990 with a gift from Patricia R. Zahn Dr. Lee Nelson joined the Wartburg faculty in 2009 as the Patricia R. Zahn Chair in Choral Conducting and director of choral activities. He conducts the Wartburg Choir and Ritterchor and serves as the artistic director…

  • John Cochrane


    The Lowell J. Walker Athletics Directorship Endowed Chair Established in 1999 with a gift from the Lowell J. Walker estate Lowell Walker had family ties to Wartburg. He enjoyed attending Artist Series, Christmas with Wartburg, and athletic events. His son, the late Dr. Richard Walker, chaired the health and physical education department and was head…

  • Dr. Penni Pier


    The Grant L. Price Endowed Department Chair Established in 2006 to honor the extraordinary generosity of Grant L. Price Dr. Penni Pier teaches a variety of communication courses and coordinates the Oral Communication Across the Curriculum component of the Essential Education Plan. She serves on the Mid American Forensics League Executive Board, is past president…

  • Dr. Daniel Black


    The Gary and Donna Hoover Distinguished Professorship in Engineering Science Established in 2013 with a gift from Gary and Donna Hoover Dr. Daniel Black earned B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in aerospace engineering from Iowa State University. In addition to his faculty duties, he has served as a foundational studies coordinator and is currently chair…