Research, Internship, and Creative Endeavor (RICE) Day
Each spring, Wartburg College dedicates a day recognizing student and faculty achievements in and out of the classroom. Research, Internship, and Creative Endeavor (RICE) Day showcases academic and co-curricular pursuits across disciplines. To enable participation by the entire campus community throughout the day and evening, classes will not meet.
APRIL 10, 2025 RICE DAY SCHEDULE
Select a session below to view details.
Art: Student Displays, Waldemar A. Schmidt Art Gallery (seniors) and FAC 114
Internships Display, Hall of Champions, The W
Opening Event, Levick Arena
All are invited to join in this kick off event in celebration of RICE Day.
Social Work Field Education, Levick Arena, The W
Psychology, Political Science, and Sociology Poster Session, Levick Arena, The W
Honors Community Presentations, The W 2238
Historiography, Levick Arena, The W
Religion Capstone Poster Session, Levick Arena, The W
Music Education Senior Poster Session, Bachman Fine Arts Center Lobby
9:45-10:15 a.m., Social Work Field Awards, Hall of Fame Room, The W
Social Science Advanced Research Methods Presentations, The W 2240/22
Honors Community Presentations, The W 2238
English Capstone Presentations, The W 2007
Digital Marketing, Hall of Champions, The W
Senior Seminar in Business Administration Presentations, Whitehouse Business Center 117
Music Therapy and Medical and Mental Health Clinical Case Study Poster Presentations, Bachman Fine Arts Center Lobby
Health & Human Performance Presentations, The W 2006
Baldwin Leadership Fellows Open House, The W 2240
Inquiry Studies 201 – Borders and Belonging, Hall of Champions, The W
Music Departmental Recital, Orchestra Hall, Bachman Fine Arts Center
Biology 152 Research Project Posters, Levick Arena, The W
Education: The Grit Factor: Strengthening Middle School Minds, Levick Arena, The W
Honors Community Presentations, The W 2238
Education: Advocacy in Action, The W 2242
Education Poster Session, Levick Arena, The W
SCH 202 Honors Community Poster Session, Levick Arena, The W
Journalism & Communication Capstone Documentaries, Neumann Auditorium
3:50-4:45 p.m. Castle Singers/Kammerstreicher Open Rehearsal, Bachman Fine Arts Center 104
4:50-6:15 p.m. Wartburg Choir Open Rehearsal, Wartburg Chapel
STEM Poster Session, Levick Arena, The W
Art Gallery Reception, Waldemar A. Schmidt Art Gallery, Bachman Fine Arts Center
RICE Day is designed to:
- create a campus culture that celebrates academic excellence and rigor,
- foster awareness of and appreciation for a wide variety of student learning,
- provide a platform for students and faculty to share their knowledge and work,
- inspire and educate the campus community, alumni, friends, and the general public.
RICE Day activities will include poster sessions, oral and video presentations, readings, panel discussions, displays, art exhibits, and music performances. RICE Day supports several goals of the college’s strategic plan, lifting up the importance of deep and integrative learning experiences, vocational discernment, mentoring relationships, and telling the Wartburg story.
Questions about RICE Day? Contact Shawn Ellerbroek, RICE Day Committee Chair, at shawn.ellerbroek@wartburg.edu.
Dr. Shawn Ellerbroek, Chair
Dr. Molly Doran
Jen Dickey
Jo Lynn Dorrance
Sally Malcolm
Kayla Seppelt
2025 Dates to Remember
- Friday, Feb. 7: Overall session title/format/# of students/desired time and location due
- Friday, March 14: All participant names, presentation titles, and specific presentation schedule (if not an open house format) due
- Thursday, April 3, 12 p.m.: Posters for printing due. No posters will be accepted after this day. Please do try to get them in earlier.
- Thursday, April 10: RICE DAY
More Information: Contact Shawn Ellerbroek, RICE Day Committee Chair, at shawn.ellerbroek@wartburg.edu.
RICE Day Session Submissions
- Complete Session Form
- Download Participant Sheet (Excel) Email to sally.malcolm@wartburg.edu
- Download Poster Submission Information (PDF)
- Tips for Poster Design (PDF)
All human and animal research must have approval from the appropriate committee: Human Subjects Research | Animal Research Approval
Downloads
RICE Day Logos (PNG)
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Rice Day Promotions
Promo Kit (Limited to Wartburg Community via Sharepoint)
Wartburg College Logos
Brand & Logo Standards
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