Friday, June 25, 2010

Italian Adventure Tour!

Two members of the Alumni department are traveling abroad this summer for two weeks with the overseas Alumni tour. They departed on Sunday, June 20. They have emailed back some information of their travels so far this week! Read on and see what all they have been up to and have experienced.
"Munich was wonderful. We stayed in Hotel Daniel. ...It was right downtown and within walking distance of everything we wanted to see. We saw the Glockenspiel, which is in the city hall and [where] plays [are put on] three times a day on the hour in Marienplatz.
They were also awaiting word on whether Munich would be one of the last two choices for the site of the 2018 Winter Olympics, so there was a huge air balloon in the middle of Marienplatz with "Olympics 2018 - Participant."
We have seen beautiful churches, very ornate and huge. We had a bus tour of Munich with guide Michael who was VERY animated and enjoyable. He told us about Hilter's headquarters, which he actually spent more time at than in Berlin. We also visited the Dachau Concentration Camp. Quite a disturbing and eye-opening experience.
We are now in Oberammergau waiting to see the Passion Play this afternoon. We have had gorgeous weather. One lady said it is the best they have had in two and a half weeks, so we have some great pictures to share. Houses are beautiful with hanging flowers in window boxes. Very quaint.
Lots of brats and kraut! (and bier)"

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Wartburg Heritage Tour

Wartburg faculty and staff are currently overseas in Wittenburg, Germany traveling and learning about Lutheran Heritage, which creates the roots of our institution in Waverly, IA. To follow the trip as it unfolds, click here and check out the information those touring are providing at the Wartburg blog page. So far numerous pictures have been uploaded from the Martin Luther museum and two churches which were centrally involved in the Protestant Reformation. Click above to find out more!

Friday, June 18, 2010

Hannah Baker Addresses Classmates at Commencement Ceremony

Due to all of her accomplishments in the classroom, on the track, and through service opportunities, Hannah Baker was chosen to speak for the Class of 2010. In the first few paragraphs of her speech, Hannah states, "Today...we leave not only as Knights; we leave as alumni. ...335 of us will walk across this stage to receive our diplomas, and in doing so, surpass another mile marker in the marathon of life. This is a day for reflection and celebration. This is our graduation day."
Hannah went on to explain reasons why the class of 2010 is unique: 3 Presidents, 4 Outflys, and seeing the 'The W' built were a few named.
Next, Hannah thanked the Wartburg professors. "You have served as mentors and role models, and we are truly grateful for the extra hours, references, and advice that you have provided over these past years."
Following the thank you to the professors, Hannah thanked the graduates' families. She said that as a college freshman, she quickly realized she had taken for granted two things: 1) Mom's cooking and 2) Dad's advice "...[Family members,] you kept us grounded and humble with the subtle reminder that whatever triumph or frustration we were experiencing, this too shall pass."
The next thank you was given to 'the behind the scenes workers' for keeping the campus beautiful and running smoothly on a daily basis.
The last thank you was directed at her classmates, because "by attending Wartburg College, I found my home away from home, and my classmates became my second family...I cherish the friendships that have been formed out of all things at Wartburg, it is seeing my friends and classmates on a daily basis that I will miss the most."
Hannah concluded her speech saying, "I pray, if you haven't already, that you may find your passion in life...finding your passion in life will allow you to naturally be motivated and willing to go the extra mile." The person she met at Wartburg with a true passion for life-Coach Marcus Newsom.
The final statement she made was a quote from Harold Whitman: "Don't ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive."

The Alumni Association would also like to wish the best of luck to the Class of 2010!

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Cedar Rapids Kernels Game

It seems fitting that the name of the field that the Kernels played on is 'Perfect Game Field,' because it was an absolutely perfect evening for a baseball game this last Tuesday, June 15. Although the Cedar Rapids Kernels did not fare so well against Beloit, Wartburg alums enjoyed themselves! The company was great and the cake was tasty! The Wartburg Alumni Association will continue to put on events like this in the future. To check out more pictures from the event, click here.

Friday, June 11, 2010

First 3 Outflys of the Summer! Appleton, Stevens Point/Wausau, and Twin Cities!

Even with less than ideal weather conditions at Appleton and the Twin Cities, Wartburg affiliates were not deterred from spending the evening at a Wartburg Outfly. Attendees represented Wartburg by sporting orange on shirts and even shoes. Several alums contributed to the collection of 'Wartburg Stories' which can now be viewed here on this blog page. For photos from each event, please click here. Check out the memories shared by alums at each Outfly:
















To view the whole collection of videos from these Outflys, click here!

We hope to see you at an Outfly later this summer! Click here to check out the schedule of where we will be.



Posted by: Lauren Hills
Alumni Association Student Intern

Monday, June 7, 2010

Senior Pig Roast of 2010

Check out the photos from the Senior Pig Roast this year. Seniors celebrated the end of all their hardwork and studying with an evening out on the football field playing bags, enjoying food, and spending time with those friends made over the years.

"The senior pig roast was an absolutely amazing event. After spending winter term at Wartburg West and May Term in Alaska, it was a great way to end my senior year. It gave me the opportunity to see friends I hadn't seen for awhile. It was a really unique experience because it was the only time I have been somewhere that
is only people from the class of 2010. I am now graduating and thoroughly looking forward to being a Wartburg alum!"
-Abbie Smith '10 (woo hoo!)

See more pictures for the Senior Pig Roast on the
Alumni Picasa site.