News - 2019
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