Latest Waldorf News
9/4/2019
Creator of Passion for Leadership, Lamarr Womble, is a nationally recognized motivational speaker, dream director and school culture expert. Hosted by the Waldorf University Athletics and Department of Student Life, Womble will present on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Boman Fine Arts Center located at 225 John K. Hanson Dr., Forest City, IA. The event is free and open to the public. … Read More
8/20/2019
FOREST CITY, IOWA, Aug. 20, 2019 – Waldorf University to host an artist reception for fiber artist Joanne Alberda on Thursday Oct. 14 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Waldorf University Gallery housed in the Campus Center located at 106 S. 6 St Forest City, Ia. 50436. An artist talk will begin at 6:30 p.m. … Read More
6/25/2019
Waldorf University is pleased to recognize students that have achieved the Dean’s List for the spring 2019 semester. … Read More
4/16/2019
Waldorf University 2019 Spring Inquirere will be held April 23 from 6-8:30 p.m., April 24 from 6-7:30 p.m., April 30 from 6-8:30 p.m., May 1 from 6-7:30 p.m. and May 2 from 6:30-8 p.m.. All presentations will be held in the Luise V. Hanson Library room 201 located at 106 S. Sixth St. Forest City, Iowa. The presentations are free and open to the public. … Read More
4/3/2019
The Waldorf University History Club in conjunction with the Winnebago Historical Society will host the Wignes Camera Collection Showcase on Saturday, April 13 from 2-4 p.m. in the Waldorf University Salveson Ballroom located at 106 S. Sixth St. Forest City, Iowa. … Read More
3/25/2019
Waldorf University is pleased to announce the addition of three new concentrations to its Bachelor of Science in business administration (B.S.B.A.) degree programs. … Read More
3/7/2019
Cage fighters, a prisoner who leaked military secrets, molested gymnasts, and the unbeatable Serena Williams, these are all people interviewed by Kerry Howley, a distinguished visiting writer hosted by the Waldorf Creative Writing Program on Wednesday, March 27, 7-8 p.m. in the Salveson Ballroom located at 106 S. Sixth Street Forest City, IA. … Read More
2/26/2019
Waldorf University will host the first annual music career day on Wednesday, March 13. The event will run from 2-9 p.m. with a feature keynote presentation from composer Ben Allaway. A Music Career Day Concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Boman Fine Arts Center located at 225 John K. Hanson Dr. Forest City, IA. and will highlight the Waldorf University Wind Symphony, Schola Cantorum and Waldorf Choir. The career day afternoon events are free to interested students. The evening concert is open to the general public at no cost. Individuals interested in attending can register at waldorf.edu/music-career-day-registration/. … Read More
2/19/2019
Many people want to give back to the community but may not have a lot of time to volunteer. In only about an hour, volunteer blood donors can help save lives and feel instant gratification. … Read More
2/13/2019
Waldorf University will host a screening of the “Reel Rock 13” independent film festival on Sunday, Feb. 17 from 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the Boman Fine Arts Center located at 225 John K. Hanson Dr., Forest City, IA. The doors will open at 2:30 p.m. Students can attend for free. There is a $5 entry fee for the general public. There will be an intermission with raffle prizes including autographed images from featured climbers, climbing passes to area climbing facilities, and Waldorf University gear. … Read More
2/5/2019
Waldorf University will host two days of events with award-winning educator and author, Erin Gruwell. A free public screening of the movie “Freedom Writers” will be held on Monday Feb. 18 at The Forest Theatre located at 215 N. Clark St, Forest City, Iowa. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with concessions available for purchase. “Freedom Writers” will begin at 7 p.m. and Gruwell will be available for a question and answer session directly following the screening in the theatre. Tuesday, Feb. 19 Gruwell will give a keynote presentation at the Boman Fine Arts Center located at 225 John K. Hanson Dr. Forest City, Iowa from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.. Both events are free to the public. … Read More
1/30/2019
Waldorf University’s knitting club, Knit Wits, is once again partnering with the American Heart Association Little Hats, Big Hearts campaign to donate handcrafted red hats to newborn and prematurely-born babies. The event will run throughout the month of February. Led by Knit Wits president, Elizabeth DeYoung, last year the club was able to donate 291 handcrafted red hats. … Read More
1/16/2019
Waldorf University will host an artist reception for local artist Tonja Ihlenfeldt on Thursday, January 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the university gallery located at 106 S. Sixth St. Forest City, Iowa. The gallery doors will open at 6:30 p.m. to allow individuals to view Ihlenfeldt’s work. Ihlenfeldt’s pieces will be on display until March 1. … Read More
1/10/2019
Waldorf University to host a viewing of the feature-length documentary film “Break the Chain” on Thursday, Jan. 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the Waldorf University Atrium located at 106 S. Sixth St., Forest City, IA. … Read More
1/7/2019
Waldorf University to host The True Black History Museum on Monday, Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 106 S. Sixth St. Forest City, IA. in the Waldorf University Atrium. Also featured on this date will be a presentation by Fred Saffold III, CEO and Founder of The True Black History Museum, from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. … Read More
11/1/2018
Waldorf University will host a speaking event for the 2018 Iowa Teacher of the Year, Aileen Sullivan, on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m. in the Salveson Ballroom located at 106 S. Sixth St. Forest City, Iowa. Area teachers and administrators, pre-service teachers, and others who are interested are invited to this inspiring session. High school students interested in a career in education are especially encouraged to attend. … Read More
10/31/2018
As Waldorf University prepares to celebrate Homecoming this weekend, for three distinguished Warrior alumni returning to their alma mater in Forest City, the weekend will be extra special.
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10/23/2018
For the third year, Waldorf University will hold the annual 24-hour Read-a-thon in the Luise V. Hanson (LVH) Library lounge located at 106 S. Sixth St. Forest City, IA, 50436. The event will be begin at 3 p.m. on Friday Nov. 2 and continue for a total of 24-hours ending at 3 p.m. on Saturday Nov. 3. … Read More
10/18/2018
Cedar Rapids Teacher Wins $1,000 in Classroom Funds … Read More
10/16/2018
Waldorf University is pleased to announce this year’s inductees into the Alpha Chi Honor Society. Eleven students were inducted during a formal ceremony held at Waldorf University Saturday, Oct. 13. Alpha Chi honors those juniors and seniors with high academic achievement who use those gifts in service for others. … Read More
10/12/2018
Waldorf University to host slam poet, Natasah T. Miller as part of the Fall Speaker Series on Monday Oct. 22 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Waldorf University Atrium at 106 S. 6 St. Forest City, IA. 50436. The event is free to the public. … Read More
10/12/2018
Waldorf University to host an artist reception for area photographer Chad Heggen on Thursday Oct. 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Waldorf University Gallery housed in the Campus Center located at 106 S. 6thSt Forest City, Ia. 50436. An artist talk will begin at 7 p.m.
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10/9/2018
Waldorf University Athletic Department and Student Life will host the “Be a Champion of Life” speaking event featuring Richard Jensen on Wednesday Oct. 24 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Boman Fine Arts Center located at 225 John K Hanson Dr. Forest City, Ia. The event is free to the public. … Read More
10/9/2018
Waldorf University will now offer the English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement as an option to Education students. The university was notified by the Iowa Department of Education on Oct. 5 that they had been approved to begin offering the ESL endorsement to students as one of several endorsements available within the Bachelor of Science in Education curriculum. … Read More
9/27/2018
The Boman Fine Arts Center, located at 225 John K. Hanson Drive Forest City, Iowa, will host a grand opening on Monday Oct. 15. Invitation only events will begin at 4:30 p.m. and continue until 6:30 p.m. when the center will open to the public. A program of events is scheduled from 7-8 p.m. followed by public tours from 8-9 p.m. Media will have the opportunity to speak with organization committee members from 5:15-6:15 p.m. … Read More
9/18/2018
Waldorf University to host poet Gabriel Gudding on Sept. 24. The event is a part of the Distinguished Visiting Authors Series sponsored by the Waldorf University English Department. The reading is free and open to the public from 7-8 p.m. in the Salveson Ballroom located at 106 S. Sixth St. Forest City, IA. … Read More
9/13/2018
On Saturday Sept. 22, from 10 a.m. to noon roughly 100 Waldorf University volunteers will join together at Pilot Knob State Park to participate in the annual Iowa State Park Volunteer Day. … Read More
9/12/2018
Tiffany Olson, Waldorf University Associate Professor of Communications, chosen as one of five finalists in the Jordan Wine Bottle Poster Contest: Bring the Le Tour de Melchior to Life. … Read More
9/7/2018
This past summer, Waldorf University biology sophomore Jennet Hojanazarova, and Dr. Carol Fischer, biology faculty, participated in the Fostering Undergraduate Talent – Uniting Research and Education in Biomedicine (FUTURE) in Biomedicine Program at the University of Iowa where they spent the summer researching cleft lip/palate in the lab of Dr. Robert Cornell, a professor in Anatomy and Cellular Biology. Hojanazarova and Dr. Fischer spent two months working side by side at the laboratory bench. As members of the Cornell lab, they also participated in the lab’s weekly journal club, including taking their “turn” presenting their research and current state of knowledge in the field. Near the end of July, they each presented the results of their research to other program participants at the FUTURE in Biomedicine Research Symposium. Hojanazarova also presented a poster at the University-wide Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium along with about 160 other students from other University of Iowa departments. … Read More
9/4/2018
The Waldorf hockey team is sending one of its alumni into the ranks of the professionals. … Read More
8/30/2018
Waldorf University to host artist reception and talk for area artist Richard Leet on Thursday, Sept. 6 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Waldorf University Gallery housed in the Campus Center located at 106 S. 6thSt Forest City, Ia. 50436. An artist talk will begin at 7 p.m. … Read More
8/29/2018
Waldorf University's Bachelor of Arts, Occupational Safety has been reviewed by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) and approved as a Graduate Safety Practitioner® (GSP®) Qualifying Academic Program (QAP), providing the program's graduates the option to apply with BCSP for the GSP designation after graduation. … Read More
8/21/2018
Scheduled to open in October of 2018, the Forest City fine arts center is a state-of-the-art facility being constructed along the city’s entertainment/recreational corridor. Excitement is building as the Fine Arts Center scheduling calendar begins to fill with future events and performances. … Read More
6/11/2018
Waldorf University recently bolstered its online degree program offerings with the launch of its newest program, a Master of Arts in health care management. … Read More
6/6/2018
Waldorf University is pleased to recognize students that have achieved the Dean’s List for the spring 2018 semester. … Read More
5/1/2018
Waldorf University will be granting degrees to approximately 735 graduates, both online and residential, during its Commencement exercises on Saturday, May 5. … Read More
4/11/2018
Waldorf University just added a huge feather in its academic cap as it is now a charter member of the prestigious Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta) National Biological Honor Society … Read More
2/15/2018
Waldorf University will be hosting the National History Day Contest for the Prairie School District on March 23, 2018 starting at 9 a.m. in the Luise V. Hanson Library. Awards will be presented at 11:30 a.m. in the Odvin Hagen Recital Hall. … Read More
2/14/2018
Waldorf University recently awarded Battalion Chief Herman Born of the Wilmington Fire Department a Learning Partner Scholarship.
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2/13/2018
Waldorf University will be hosting a Stop Hunger Food Packing Event on Wednesday, February 28, 2018, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Atrium on campus. … Read More
2/2/2018
Waldorf University will be hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, February 27, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Atrium on campus. The public is invited to participate. … Read More
2/1/2018
Waldorf University is pleased to announce Belmond-Klemme Community School District teacher, John Sifert, as the winner of the 2017 #WaldorfTeacherMemes Competition. As the winner of the competition, Sifert received a check for $1,000 to be used toward purchasing supplies for his classroom. … Read More
1/31/2018
Waldorf University’s Theatre Department presents Leaving Iowa by Tim Clue and Spike Manton, February 14-17, 2018, in the Smith Theatre in Voss Hall. … Read More
1/24/2018
Waldorf University will be hosting a 24-hour Read-A-Thon starting at 5 p.m. February 5 and ending at 5 p.m. February 6 in the lounge of the Luise V. Hanson Library. The event is co-sponsored by the Warriors Writing Club and the Waldorf Library. … Read More
1/23/2018
Waldorf University’s Knit Wits, a club of faculty, staff and students that enjoy knitting and crocheting, is participating in the American Heart Association’s Little Hats, Big Hearts™ project. … Read More
1/22/2018
Waldorf University is pleased to recognize students that have achieved the Dean’s List for the fall 2017 semester. … Read More
12/22/2017
Waldorf University’s Distinguished Visiting Writer Series presents Fiction Writer K.L. Cook on Tuesday, February 13, from 7-8 p.m. in the Salveson Ballroom on campus. … Read More
12/19/2017
Waldorf University is pleased to welcome nationally recognized motivational speaker Lamarr Womble to campus Monday, January 15, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Womble will speak on passion, diversity and inclusion from 10:15-11:15 a.m. in the Atrium. … Read More
12/19/2017
Waldorf University recently received the designation of a Top School in the Military Advanced Education & Transition's 2018 Guide to Colleges & Universities. … Read More
11/16/2017
Waldorf University’s Alpha Chi Honor Society recently awarded two $500 grants for undergraduate student research. This year’s recipients are: Diana Humble from Stewartville, Minn. and Sara Vettleson-Trutza from Spring Grove, Minn. … Read More
11/15/2017
The Waldorf University History Department will be hosting its 2nd annual History Student Symposium on Wednesday, November 29 in the Salveson Hall Ballroom. … Read More
11/14/2017
Four Waldorf University Creative Writing students were selected to share their poetry at the Streamlines conference held November 11 at Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa. … Read More
11/10/2017
Three Waldorf University students earned recognition at the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) competition at Drake University on November 3-4. … Read More
11/10/2017
Waldorf University’s Department of Music is pleased to present Christmas with Waldorf, December 1-2 at 7 p.m. and December 3 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Forest City. Christmas with the Waldorf University Wind Symphony will be held on December 7 at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City. This year’s theme is “This Shining Night.” … Read More
10/31/2017
Two alum were recently recognized during Waldorf University’s Homecoming festivities with the prestigious Alumni Distinguished Service Award. … Read More
10/26/2017
2017 Iowa Teacher of the Year and Waldorf alum Shelly (Wentzel) Vroegh will speak at Waldorf University on Wednesday, November 15 at 6:15 p.m. in the Salveson Ballroom. The public is invited to attend. … Read More
10/24/2017
Hannah Marsh has joined Waldorf University as director of alumni relations and gift officer. … Read More
10/24/2017
Waldorf University’s Faculty Inquiere will take place on Tuesday, November 7 starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Luise V. Hanson Library, room 201. … Read More
10/19/2017
Waldorf University is pleased to announce this year’s inductees into the Alpha Chi Honor Society. Alpha Chi honors those juniors and seniors with high academic achievement who use those gifts in service for others. … Read More
10/11/2017
Waldorf University’s Theatre Department presents Othello, November 15-18, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. in the Smith Theatre of Voss Hall. … Read More
10/10/2017
Waldorf University Faculty Inquiere Series is pleased to present “Traveling in the Path of Martin Luther: Luther and Katharina and a Reformation of Church and Society” on Monday, October 30 at 6:30 p.m. in room 116 of the Nilssen-Boe Science Hall. … Read More
10/9/2017
Waldorf University is pleased to announce the addition of three individuals to our admissions department. … Read More
10/5/2017
Donating blood is safe, simple and it saves lives. It takes just one hour to make a life-saving blood donation, which will impact the lives of up to three different hospital patients. You can make a difference in your community by helping to maintain the local blood supply when you donate blood with LifeServe Blood Center. … Read More
10/3/2017
Waldorf University’s Department of Music is pleased to announce the creation of its Faculty Artist Series, with the first performance featuring Professor Melissa Phillips. … Read More
9/14/2017
Lilyan Prado Carrillo will be speaking at Waldorf University on September 27 at 7 p.m. in the Atrium as part of its fall speaker series. … Read More
9/14/2017
Waldorf University’s Theatre Department presents The Odd Couple, September 20-23, 2017, in the Smith Theatre in Voss Hall. … Read More
9/11/2017
Waldorf University is pleased to feature Watercolors by Marvella Blome in its gallery in the Campus Center now through October 6. An artist reception will be held on Thursday, September 21 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the gallery, with Blome speaking at 7 p.m. … Read More
9/8/2017
Waldorf University’s Distinguished Visiting Writer Series presents poet Jennifer L. Knox on Thursday, September 21 from 7-8 p.m. in the first floor lounge of the Luise V. Hanson Library on the Waldorf campus. … Read More
9/8/2017
Waldorf University’s Office of Student Life received a Governor’s Volunteer Award from Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg during a special recognition ceremony this summer in Storm Lake. … Read More
8/31/2017
In an effort to engage the community, Waldorf University’s Department of Music has created two new programs for area musicians to participate in. … Read More
8/31/2017
Waldorf University is pleased to announce the addition of several new professors at our residential campus. … Read More
8/25/2017
Waldorf University is pleased to announce the addition of two online academic program directors. … Read More
7/11/2017
Adam Buehler has joined Waldorf University as a financial aid counselor. … Read More
7/6/2017
A Waldorf University associate professor is spending his summer in Iowa City doing research with a University of Iowa faculty member. … Read More
6/29/2017
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) recently reaffirmed Waldorf University’s accreditation, with the next Reaffirmation of Accreditation in 2026-2027. … Read More
6/22/2017
Hallie Erdahl has joined Waldorf University as director of student activities and Breen area coordinator. … Read More
5/31/2017
Waldorf University is pleased to recognize students that have achieved the Dean’s List for the Spring 2017 semester. … Read More
5/18/2017
Assistant Professor of English and Director of Creative Writing Tim Bascom has earned tenure at Waldorf University, being promoted to Associate Professor. … Read More
5/17/2017
The Top of Iowa Conference is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Art and Writing Festival held at Waldorf University on May 12. … Read More
5/10/2017
Waldorf University’s Warrior Theatre Company presents Theatre 101 for Kids, June 5-8 from 1-3 p.m. in the Smith Theatre. … Read More
5/3/2017
Waldorf University will be granting degrees to 748 graduates during its Commencement exercises May 6. This is a record number of graduates for Waldorf University, up from 495 last year. … Read More
5/3/2017
Michael Ferch has joined Waldorf University as a records coordinator in the Registrar department.
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4/24/2017
Waldorf University will host the Top of Iowa Art and Writing Festival May 10-12, 2017, with students from 18 schools participating. … Read More
4/11/2017
The Waldorf University Communication Department is launching Create U – a scholarship contest for students to demonstrate their creativity for a chance to win a $40,000 scholarship. … Read More
4/6/2017
Twenty-five Waldorf University students will have their artwork on display April 3 – April 26 at the gallery on campus, with a student reception planned for April 19 from 5-7 pm. … Read More
3/14/2017
Waldorf University’s Distinguished Visiting Writer Series presents Wyatt Townley, Poet Laureate of Kansas Emeritus, on Wednesday, April 12 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Odvin Hagen Recital Hall. … Read More
3/14/2017
Waldorf University will be hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, April 11, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Atrium on campus. The public is invited to participate. … Read More
3/1/2017
Waldorf University will host “Human Trafficking in Iowa: An Overview and Discussion” on March 30 from 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in the Salveson Hall Ballroom. … Read More
2/27/2017
The Waldorf University History Department will be hosting its 7th annual History Symposium on March 28, 2017, at 7 p.m. in the Atrium on campus. … Read More
2/24/2017
The Waldorf University residential campus will be closed today, February 24, due to poor weather conditions. Our online offices are open. Stay safe, Warriors! … Read More
2/22/2017
Waldorf University is pleased to recognize those students that have achieved the Dean’s List for the Fall 2016 semester.
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2/9/2017
Area students excelled this past weekend at the Iowa Music Teacher Association's (IMTA) district auditions held at the North Iowa Community College in Mason City, Iowa. … Read More
2/9/2017
Waldorf University's Theatre Department presents The 39 Steps by John Buchan, adapted by Patrick Barlow, February 15-18, 2017, in the Smith Theatre in Voss Hall. … Read More
2/3/2017
Anda Union, a world-renown ensemble from China’s Inner Mongolia, will be in Forest City February 20-24, 2017, as part of the Arts Midwest World Fest. … Read More
1/26/2017
Waldorf University will be hosting a Stop Hunger Food Packing Event on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Atrium on campus. … Read More
1/23/2017
Waldorf University is seeking comments from the public about the University in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. … Read More
12/9/2016
Learn about the changing role of teachers as discussed by Scott Slechta, 2016 Iowa Teacher of the Year, on Nov. 9 in the ballroom of Salveson Hall at Waldorf University. … Read More
12/9/2016
‘Tis the season to celebrate a weekend of joyful sounds at Christmas With Waldorf!
On Dec. 3, Waldorf University will sponsor a dinner and concert at the Waldorf Atrium for all to attend. … Read More
12/8/2016
Three Waldorf University students will give research presentations on Dec. 5 in Room 201 of the library. … Read More
10/13/2016
Waldorf University honored two of their own with the Alumni Distinguished Service Award at the annual homecoming celebration held Oct. 8 in Forest City, Iowa. … Read More
9/19/2016
In preparation for Waldorf University’s periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency, the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Waldorf is seeking comments from the public regarding substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs. … Read More
9/7/2016
On Tuesday, Waldorf University announced that Denny Jerome will reassume duties as the university's director of athletics.Jerome, who served as associate athletic director the past five years, has guided Waldorf's athletic department in administrative leadership for 35 years, including a tenure as director of athletics that spanned three decades.
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6/15/2016
Dr. Vince Beach has been appointed to the position of Vice President of Academic Affairs for Waldorf University. … Read More