Connect with us. Wartburg alumni, parents, and friends live all over the world, but our “orange connection” keeps us connected. The resources on this page will help you stay involved with the “college of your brightest days”! You’ll find information about events in your area; alumni awards; ways to participate, promote, and provide in the life of the college; and links to news and feature stories, plus much more. Explore below, and contact the Alumni and Parent Engagement Office at alumni@wartburg.edu or 319-352-8491 with your questions. Once a Knight, always a Knight!
ALUMNI & PARENT ENGAGEMENT
We are always amazed at all the wonderful things that are happening in the lives of our alumni. We publish some of these accolades in our Wartburg Magazine twice a year but can’t include all accomplishments. We invite you to join us on social media to share your news and stay connected to Wartburg. It’s a great way to share photos of your Wartburg friends, fun events, and exciting life experiences!
FEATURED PROGRAMS & EVENTS
We’ve got events planned all summer long — check out the list to see if we’ll be in your area. We’d love to see you and the rest of the Wartburg community!
Come cheer on the Cedar Rapids Kernels with your Wartburg friends! We’ll be at the game against the Peoria Chiefs on Sunday, June 23 — get your tickets now.
Bring your four-legged friends along to our Paws & Pals event on Tuesday, June 11, in Waverly’s Kohlmann Park. No RSVP is required, so stop by between 6 and 8 p.m.!
MISSION STATEMENT: Wartburg College has traditionally encouraged its faculty, staff, students, and alumni to serve others in response to God’s grace. Alumni awards have been established to recognize alumni and friends of Wartburg College for their special achievements and contributions to the college, the church, their community, and the workplace. By recognizing these special achievements, we give living testimony to the goals and ideals of Wartburg College.
PARTICIPATE
Participate in the life of the College and its students by attending events, celebrating reunions, and staying engaged.
PROVIDE
Provide financial gifts, volunteer leadership, and other services critical to the College’s success.
PROMOTE
Promote Wartburg to prospective students or their parents, and share how you experienced more by attending Wartburg.
Contact your government representatives about the importance of private colleges and tell your Wartburg story to everyone you can. Please remember to keep Wartburg in your thoughts and prayers.
Be sure you are subscribed to the monthly Knightline e-newsletter. View previous issues of Knightline.
Refer a student and they get a scholarship in YOUR NAME!
Our alumni are our best ambassadors! It’s easy to refer a student through the Alumni Referral Award program:
- 1. Fill out the referral form.
- 2. The student successfully applies to Wartburg.
- 3. The student receives $500 annually in financial aid in YOUR name when they enroll!
The deadline to refer a student graduating from high school is Dec. 1. Refer a student or see details about the program.
Alumni Resources
These commonly used resources are a great way to stay connected with Wartburg.
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LEADERSHIP
Alex Buchheim '21
Assistant Director of Alumni & Parent Relations
Ellen Engh '08
Director of Alumni & Parent Engagement
Katie Hirv '22
Communications Associate and Social Media
Shannon Thies
Office Coordinator - Alumni & Parent Engagement