Latest Waldorf News
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
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
2/9/2017
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
2/3/2017
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
‘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
12/9/2016
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
12/8/2016
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