Logistics
Location: Saemann Student Center, Wartburg College. You can find directions to campus, along with some helpful info about construction, on their directions page.
Parking: You can find options for parking on Wartburg’s visitor parking map – Lot E is closest to the Saemann Student Center. There is also street parking.
Wifi: All guests will register themselves to access campus wifi. Select the “WC_Wireless” network, and then open a web browser to connect to the internet and begin the registration process.
Meals: Friday dinner and Saturday lunch are included in the registration fee. We will have coffee and granola bars available Saturday morning, as well as snacks in the afternoon.
Friday, November 14
Conference Check-in and Dinner | 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. | Knights Ballroom
Please allow at least 45 minutes to check-in, get dinner from the cafeteria, and settle in before our opening programming.
Friday Evening Activities | 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. | Knights Ballroom
Welcome and Orientation to the conference
Ice Breaker led by Mount Mercy University’s Mustang Mentors
“What’s your wish for America?” featuring Rep. Angel Ramirez
Saturday, November 15
Opening Large Group Session | 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. | Knights Ballroom
Breakout Sessions | 10:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
You can look forward to sessions such as:
- The Impact of Moral Blame in Adolescent Mental Illness, with Ava Carnes from Simpson College
- Effective Communication in Diverse Communities, with Dante Trinidad-Gomez from Central College
- Empowering and Equipping Student Leaders, with Emilee Burcham from Luther College
- Community-Engaged Research, with Keisya Park, Tianyu Zhang, and Regan Reedy from Grinnell College
- Mentorship Roles within Youth-Focused Community Programs, with Arthur Fahnbulleh and Susin Zeki from Concordia College
….. And more to come!
A cafeteria-style lunch will be served midday.
Closing Session | 3:00-4:00 p.m. | Knights Ballroom
Led by Wartburg College Social Work Capstone Students.
Snacks will be served.
