Diverse Academic Experiences
DIVERSITY GUIDE
International Community
Wartburg encourages students to spend time in a cultural setting different from their own. More than a third of Wartburg faculty members have participated in cultural immersions and can share their experiences with students. The college also hosts visiting professors and speakers concerned with international and intercultural issues.
Study Abroad
Study abroad programs promote a spirit of exploration and discovery through service-learning projects, study abroad, and May Term opportunities. These programs help students understand the increasingly interrelated and interdependent global village.
Students who major in a language or language studies program are required to study abroad. They may spend a term or an academic year at the University of Grenoble in France, the Universities of Bonn and Jena in Germany, the University of Americas in Puebla, Mexico, or the Center for Cultural Studies in Seville, Spain. Non-language majors may opt to study abroad in English. Programs taught in English are available at Hangzhou University in Zhejiang, China; International Chirstian University in Tokyo, Japan; and Lancaster University in Lancaster, England.
THE CEDAR VALLEY
While there are no set boundaries, “Cedar Valley” generally refers to Waterloo-Cedar Falls urban area, surrounding communities of Black Hawk County, and the southern Bremer County communities of Denver, Janesville, and Waverly. Waverly and the college are mutually supportive, as is Waverly’s sister-city relationship with Eisenach, Germany, home of the Wartburg Castle.
Waverly, a city of 10,000, offers several nice restaurants, two golf courses, a public outdoor swimming pool, a paved bicycle trail near campus, and a movie theatre with three screens. There is no public transportation in Waverly, so most travel is by private car. Student Life offers regular van trips to Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and other destinations. International friendship families or other friends may also offer to take students on day trips to such places, and it’s okay to accept such offers. Residents of Waverly are predominantly Caucasian, and there is a strong sense of German heritage throughout the community.
Ad-Loy-Hoy Club
2020 E. Fourth St., Waterloo, IA 50704
Meetings: Home of members, second Friday of the month at 7 p.m.
Black Alliance
P.O. Box 1012, Waterloo, IA 50704, 234-6819
Meetings: UNI Center for Urban Education, third Sunday of the month at 4 p.m.
Cedar Valley Newcomers
287-5707 or www.cvnewcomers.cjb.net
Gates Park Youth Basketball League
301 Ralston Road, Waterloo, IA 50703, 233-9355
Meetings: second Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m.
Greater Waterloo Chapter of Black Social Workers
321 E. Arlington St., Waterloo, IA 50703, 234-0158, 232-8056
Meetings: UNI Center for Urban Education, first Wednesday of the month (except July) at noon.
International Association of Administrative Professionals
232-1075; Barbara Culpepper, president
Jesse Cosby Neighborhood Center
1112 Mobile St., Waterloo, IA 50703, 232-1793
Meetings: fourth Tuesday of the month at noon
NAACP
1112 Mobile St., Waterloo, IA 50703, 234-6819, 232-5731
Meetings: Jesse Cosby Center, fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.
Northeast Iowa National Organization for Women
233-3951
Meets for special projects
Swingers Golf Club (African-American men)
700 Hope Street, Waterloo, IA 50703, 233-6892
United Sisters and Iowa Women’s Networking Together, Inc.
234-7589
Meetings: YMCA, first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. during the summer and first Monday of the month at 5 p.m. the rest of the year.
University of Northern Iowa Center for Urban Education
715 E. Fourth St., Waterloo, IA 50703, 234-6819
Waterloo Women’s Civic Club
3030 San Salvador Drive, Waterloo, IA 50702, 233-3245
Meetings: Jesse Cosby Center, first Tuesday of the month (except January-March) at 5 p.m.
Community Enabler Headquarters
527 Cottage Street, Waterloo, IA 50703, 232-6431
Waverly
The City of Waverly Swimming Pool, 601 Fifth Ave. SW, 352-6249
The pool is open from Memorial Day (late May) through Labor Day (early September) from 1 to 8 p.m. weekdays and 1 to 8:30 p.m. weekends.
Waverly Heritage Days
This annual event includes food, music and other entertainment.
Bremer County Fair
The fair includes carnival rides, animal exhibits, and a community-wide Agriculture Appreciation Dinner, Aug. 2
Waterloo
Martin Luther King Jr. Center of Hawkeye Community College Banquet—third week in January
Events include guest speakers, workshops, and youth activities. Contact Mary Theroith, 234–7543.
Club Les Dame’s Cotillion Ball—third week in April
The event honors young African-American women for academic and community accomplishments. Contact Bernice Richard, 233-2178.
Black Alliance Beautillion Ball—third week in May
Celebrates young African-American men as they grow from boyhood to manhood and focuses on academic and community involvement. Contact Robert Smith, 234-6819.
Afro-American Community Broadcasting Inc. Banquet—second Saturday in May
A successful Waterloo-Cedar Falls native returns to give an inspirational presentation. Contact Louise Porter, 234-1441.
The NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner—third week in October
This black-tie event includes a speaker and membership information. Contact Cliff Coney, 232–5731.
The Cedar Valley Race Conference—third week in November
This one-day event examines racism, its causes, effects, and solutions. Contact Walter Reed Jr., 291-4441.
WEATHER
Average Monthly Temperature with Heat Index – Waverly, Iowa
Average Monthly Precipitation with Daily Maximum – Waverly, Iowa
Iowa’s weather can be unpredictable. During September, it may be 50 degrees Fahrenheit or cooler in the morning, but temperatures can climb 30 degrees or more during the average September day.
Thunderstorms, electrical storms, and tornadoes are possible in Iowa, especially during the spring and summer months. Most storms aren’t dangerous, although sometimes thunderstorms may be accompanied by heavy winds and/or may cause your electricity to be shut off for a period of time. Tornadoes are funnel clouds—similar to a thunder squall, whirlwind, or hurricane—travel at 100 to 300 miles per hour and are very destructive. In the event of any weather event, tune into a local radio or television station for instructions, or contact Campus Security.
Students from warm climates find Iowa cold from early fall. January is the coldest time of year. To protect yourself from the cold, wear layers of clothing so you can adjust to inside and outside temperatures. It’s also important to keep your head and hands covered with hats, gloves, and scarves. It’s advisable to have boots with good tread for traction on ice or snow. Special stockings and undergarments can protect against cold. Heavy coats with insulating layers are the best choice for the coldest days. Note that automobiles have slower breaking times under adverse road conditions, so it’s important to be watchful and give other cars more room. During the winter months there are several enjoyable outdoor activities such as sledding, snow shoeing, skiing, and ice skating. It is healthy to go outside and exercise in the fresh air, but it is important to be dressed properly. In spring, temperatures vary from cool to warm and almost hot. Grass, trees, and flowers begin blooming at this time. Summertime can be very hot, more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit. It rains frequently during spring and summer months.