Offices and organizations have planned numerous events during May Term to help students relax between class and studying. See below for additional information about each event and follow the college on social media for more up-to-date information.

Vogel Library will be adding yard games, hammocks and other activities that students can borrow for free at the second-floor check-in desk. Funds for these items were donated by alumni and others participating in the May Term Challenge through the Alumni Office. 

Monday, May 3
May Term Kick-Off (sponsored by Student Life) – 11 a.m.-1 p.m. outside The Wartburg Store

Thursday, May 6
Eli Young Band with opening act Sam & Josh (ETK Large Event) 

Saturday, May 8
Northeast Iowa Food Bank volunteering (sponsored by the Volunteer Action Center) – Time TBD

Tuesday, May 11
Day of Service (sponsored by the Volunteer Action Center) – morning and afternoon events

Wednesday, May 12
Tie-dye for Mental Health Awareness Month, sponsored by SAFE (Suicide Awareness For Everyone) 6 p.m. on the campus mall

Thursday, May 13
Day of Service (sponsored by the Volunteer Action Center) – morning and afternoon events
Burgapalooza – 5-8 p.m., on the sand volleyball courts behind the Manors, free hot dogs, burgers, Dilly Bars, yard games, and sand volleyball

Saturday, May 15
Northeast Iowa Food Bank volunteering (sponsored by the Volunteer Action Center) – Time TBD
Drag Show (hosted by Alliance) – 7:30 p.m. in Neumann Auditorium

Monday, May 17
Good Morning Bedlam concert – 7 p.m., Campus Lawn

Thursday, May 20
Residence Hall May Term Grill Out – 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Basic at Wartburg worship night – 8 p.m. at Orchard Hill Church in Waverly, 195 20th St. NW, Suite D (near the Pizza Ranch)

Friday, May 21
Hope Overflow worship night – 5 p.m., campus lawn

Saturday, May 22
Holi Festival (sponsored by Asian Student Association) – 3 p.m., Clinton Field (postponed from Friday)
Northeast Iowa Food Bank volunteering (sponsored by the Volunteer Action Center) – Time TBD

Tuesday, May 25
Free Pupusas and Karaoke Knight (sponsored by S.A.L.S.A.) – 6 p.m., Chapel Commons

Thursday, May 27
Senior Pig Roast (sponsored by Alumni Office) – 6 p.m., Walston-Hoover Stadium. Free, graduating seniors must pick up free tickets in Alumni Office (LH 136) by noon Monday.

Saturday, May 29
May Term Band Concert – 6:30 p.m., South Campus Mall (rain site: Neumann Auditorium)
Senior Art Exhibit – 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Waldemar A. Schmidt Art Gallery, Bachman Fine Arts Center

Sunday, May 30
Senior Art Exhibit – 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Waldemar A. Schmidt Art Gallery, Bachman Fine Arts Center
Commencement (tickets required) – 10:30 a.m., Zimmerman Field, Walston-Hoover Stadium