With your support, our Transforming Tomorrow campaign will:

• Ensure that Wartburg remains affordable for all families.

• Distinguish the College and engage a broader range of prospective students.

• Create a dynamic living and learning environment that fosters community engagement.

• Provide the educational tools and technology to enhance teaching and learning.

• Attract and develop outstanding faculty dedicated to serving students.

• Enable more students to benefit from experiential learning opportunities.

• Strengthen a commitment to vocation and mentoring.

• Provide resources for new and evolving academic programs.

“Wartburg is a place that continues to give life to the conviction of Wilhelm Löhe and Georg Grossmann that we are called by God to serve others. I’m reminded of my

final thoughts in Still on the Move, describing Löhe’s belief that

education should be undertaken not so much for the sake of the mind, as for the sake of others. That’s what Wartburg is all about; that’s what makes this college so important, so wonderful, and so critical to the future.

“This campaign is an opportunity for alumni and friends to help sustain and strengthen Wartburg so future generations of students can continue to discover and claim their callings.”

– Dr. Ronald Matthias ’54, former Professor of History,

Dean of the Faculty, and Vice President for Administration and Finance

Envisioning Bright Tomorrows

Letter from thePresident

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THROUGHOUT ITS HISTORY, WARTBURG COLLEGE HAS BEEN BLESSED AND STRENGTHENED BY COMMITTED AND GENEROUS PEOPLE WHO HAVE MOLDED THE INSTITUTION WE ENJOY TODAY.

Commission on Mission, the College’s most recent strategic planning process, reaffirmed our distinctive mission while identifying compelling new ways that Wartburg could fulfill that mission. Informed by the wisdom and vision of our alumni and friends as well as our campus community, the Transforming Tomorrow campaign will maximize the impact of Wartburg’s people, places, and programs.

The campaign we outline in this book is about transforming the College’s tomorrow; it’s about equipping faculty and staff to lead students on a journey of discovery to embrace their passions, unlock their potential, and realize their larger purpose.

Ensuring the enduring impact of our mission requires us to do exactly what our predecessors have done time and time again: to anticipate our students’ needs, to respond to those needs boldly and innovatively with the proper combination of challenge and nurture, and ultimately to build firm characters with the desire and capacity to excel at living their learning.

Your support will ensure that Wartburg can offer our students transformational opportunities for years to come. Fully to realize the goals in our strategic plan and campaign, we will need for everyone who loves Wartburg to continue to provide leadership and vision, loyalty and devotion, financial gifts and prayers to this college, moving it confidently into the future we’ll create together.

With gratitude for all that you’ve done in the past, I invite you to share in transforming our future into a tomorrow of our own bold design.

Dr. Darrel D. Colson Wartburg College President

WARTBURG WAS FOUNDED WITH THE GOAL OF TRANSFORMING THE LIVES OF STUDENTS AND THE FAMILIES, CHURCHES, AND COMMUNITIES THEY WERE BUILDING. TODAY WARTBURG CONTINUES THE COMMITMENT OF ITS FOUNDERS, EQUIPPING STUDENTS TO LEAD AND SERVE IN A DYNAMIC WORLD.

Wartburg is dedicated to its mission of challenging and nurturing students for lives of leadership and service as a spirited expression of their faith and learning. The strategic plan laid the groundwork for a campaign that will prepare the College for the obstacles and opportunities awaiting it.

We are honored to serve as co-chairs of the Transforming Tomorrow campaign. We believe this campaign will enable the College to persist in providing for its most valuable asset — its students — by continuing to invest in the resources they need to thrive.

On behalf of the Board of Regents, as well as the volunteer leaders committed to the success of this campaign, we cordially invite you to join us in supporting Transforming Tomorrow. With your help, we can achieve our goals for investing in Wartburg’s people, places, and programs.

On behalf of Wartburg students, both current and future, thank you for your generosity.

Mike and Marge McCoy Transforming Tomorrow Co-Chairs

Invitation from theMcCoys

See more about Transforming Tomorrow at www.Wartburg.edu/Transform.

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Investing in People: $37 million (in current and deferred gifts)

• Scholarships ($35 million) • “Worth It” Marketing Initiative ($2 million)

Investing in Places: $14 million (in current gifts)

• Living and Learning Community – Clinton Hall ($8 million) • Instructional Resources and Technology ($3 million) • Outdoor Athletic Facilities ($3 million)

Investing in Programs: $16 million (in current and deferred gifts)

• Academic Programs and Faculty Development ($9 million) • Experiential Learning, Student Support Services, and Co-Curricular

Programs ($7 million)

Annual Fund: $8 million (in current gifts)

YOUR GIFTS WILL ENABLE WARTBURG STUDENTS TO LIVE THEIR LEARNING, CLAIM THEIR CALLINGS, AND TRANSFORM THEIR TOMORROWS.

Our campaign priorities include Investing in People to ensure student access, Investing in Places to enhance student living and learning, and Investing in Programs to enable student success. The campaign will emphasize increased Annual Fund gifts to sustain operations of the College as well as deferred (estate) gifts to grow an endowment that will secure its future.

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Scholarships – $35 MillionAs the costs of higher education continue to rise, students from financially challenged backgrounds — particularly those who are first in their family to consider college — may feel a Wartburg education is unattainable. Increasing the level of scholarship support is critical for the students Wartburg serves. Along with providing need-based resources, donors also can create scholarships focused on academic merit, diversity, or other criteria.

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“All of the distinctive things Wartburg offers won’t mean anything if students can’t afford it. It’s critical that we ensure this unique educational experience centered on leadership, service, faith, and learning remains affordable for future generations.”

Dr. Herman Diers ’49, professor emeritus of religion, and his wife, Dorothy, established the Diers Venture Education Program. Through their generous gifts, nearly 100 Wartburg students have received scholarships to participate in this life-changing, community-immersion experience. Diers program sites include:

• Adelaide, Australia, at Lutheran Community Care • Dakar, Senegal, at Martin Luther Center • Lushoto, Tanzania, at SEKOMU University

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Your gifts to invest in people will:

• Enable Wartburg to meet 90 percent of students’ financial need. The College currently meets only 81 percent of student need, putting a Wartburg education out of reach for some families.

• Strengthen the College’s academic profile by creating scholarships to recruit the best and brightest students.

• Create sustainable scholarship resources to support a diverse student body.

• Position Wartburg to prevail in a crowded educational marketplace.

Angelina Carrasquillo ’15 is a first-generation college student and McCaskey Orange Opportunity Scholarship recipient. The English major describes the scholarship as “life-altering.”

“I always wanted to attend college, but I never thought I would be blessed with people like the McCaskeys to support me and make my dreams become a reality.”

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“Worth It” Marketing Initiative – $2 Million

Like most private colleges, Wartburg is tuition-driven, so maintaining enrollment is essential. More than 85 percent of the College’s operating budget comes from tuition, room, and board, which means that targeting new markets is critical to its financial health. A focused initiative to strengthen the Wartburg brand and create broader awareness of its distinctive mission and educational programs will help Wartburg become a private college of choice in the region.

“As an alumna and marketer, I feel strongly the new ‘Worth It’ initiative is a critical step enabling Wartburg to reach prospective students and reach farther geographically than we have in the past. The time is right to invest resources to get the word out that Wartburg is an extraordinary choice for students, and they are worth the investment in their education and their future.”

– Andrea Westmeyer ’89, CEO, Measurement Mojo

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• Tiered theater

• Tutoring/study room

• Classroom

• Computer lab

• Kitchen

• Social/gaming lounge

• Study/gathering lounge

• Faculty apartment

• Outdoor community space

Distinctive features of the Clinton Hall project:

Transformation of Clinton Hall – $8 MillionThe residential experience is an essential element of a Wartburg education. Students, particularly in their first year, make lifetime friends and discover more about themselves and the world around them as they live and learn together in residence halls.

Building on this tradition of community, Wartburg will create an innovative living and learning environment within the first-year residence halls, starting with the transformation of Clinton Hall.

Nearly half of first-year students call Clinton home. Built in 1958 and enlarged in 1965, Clinton will receive a total makeover, bringing the venerable structure up to 21st-century standards and creating a dynamic environment that fosters mentoring and holistic student development.

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Jill Powers ’15 appreciates the relationships she established in Clinton Hall.

“Especially as a first-year, I feel I created some great friendships and got to know a diverse group of people,” Powers said. “Friendships made through residence hall living have enhanced my Wartburg experience.”

Students living in residence halls are in close proximity to their classes, activities, and other campus amenities. Gary T. Johnson ’86 said this helps foster the tight-knit community that characterizes Wartburg.

“Being part of the community and making lifelong friends kept me at Wartburg,” he said. “Residing on campus, being a part of a community, and having my first experience of independence laid the foundation for how I was going to be part of the ‘world community’ after graduation. My experiences and the friendships I made at Wartburg College taught me that my place in the world was to contribute to trying to make it a better place.”

Conceptual drawing of proposed addition to the east side of Clinton Hall.

In addition to updated bathrooms and nicer living spaces, this plan will:

• Create enhanced “living room” spaces for social interaction and community engagement, a recognized factor in student success and retention.

• Integrate academic support spaces, including a tutoring/study room, classroom, and computer lab, to enable students to connect their living and learning.

• Feature a faculty apartment, enabling a faculty mentor (in collaboration with Student Life staff ) to engage students in a learning community.

• Position Wartburg to remain competitive with other colleges in student housing, thereby attracting new students.

Transforming Clinton instead of building a new residence hall will save up to $5 million. It also allows the College to retain the traditional housing model of two-student rooms along a corridor, a proven benefit for first-year students because it draws them out of their rooms and into community.

The new Clinton will give students access to the latest technology. New windows and a new heating system will increase energy efficiency, and air conditioning will allow for more summer use by camps and conferences. An elevator and accessible entrance will mean all students can make Clinton their home.

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Instructional Resources and Technology – $3 Million

Providing faculty and students with the tools they need to teach and to learn is critical. The decade-old Science Center holds thousands of dollars of scientific equipment nearing the end of its productive life. Journalism & Communications sees the same challenge, where the transition to digital media demands new state-of-the-art equipment. To attract the best and brightest new students and faculty, Wartburg must provide them with the latest technology.

Faculty in the chemistry department recently saw an opportunity to transform their teaching by acquiring a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer. This instrument, used to analyze molecules prepared in the laboratory by synthetic means, has numerous applications in organic and inorganic chemistry and microbiology. Wartburg students already were preparing molecules, but without the NMR spectrometer they were unable to achieve precision. A generous grant from the Carver Trust enabled the College to install a state-of-the-art spectrometer. Students in Advanced Organic Chemistry were the first users and the machine had a “profound impact,” according to Dr. Leilani Zart, assistant professor of chemistry.

“One of the main reasons I chose Wartburg for my undergraduate education was its reputation for having a very strong science program with vast opportunities for undergraduate research. Working with faculty and using the latest equipment set me apart from other graduate and professional school applicants.”

– Shelby Sieren ’13, pursuing a master’s degree in genetic engineering

at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Your gifts to invest in places will:

• Create for students a dynamic living and learning environment, enhancing community as well as supporting recruitment and retention.

• Provide students with the necessary tools of discovery and enable faculty to enhance their teaching with powerful technology.

• Improve outdoor practice and competition venues for hundreds of student-athletes and provide an unforgettable experience for fans and visitors.

For Wartburg student-athletes, their sport is more than a hobby. It’s a part of their education.

Tashina McAllister ’14 earned a degree in biology with a minor in psychology, along with multiple All-America honors in track and field. Ryan Powers ’14, a business administration major with a leadership certificate, was named to the 2013 all-conference baseball team. For both, athletics were an important part of their Wartburg experience.

“I enjoy how every team competes for a championship; that is the standard here,” said Powers. “That is the same standard of excellence professors expect in the classroom.”

The graduates experienced how athletics can foster discipline, not only in a sport, but also in academics and in other areas of their lives.

“What I learned in track helped me in class and helped motivate me,” said McAllister. “From track, I learned discipline, dedication, passion, and so much more. I carried that over to my classes. My experience at Wartburg shaped me, and helped me realize who I am and what I want to do.”

Outdoor Athletic Facilities – $3 Million

Student-athletes at Wartburg regularly compete for conference and national championships, so our outdoor athletic facilities must meet their standard of excellence. Ten varsity sports programs, including the new women’s lacrosse team, will see enhancements. Wartburg fans and visitors will benefit from improved venues, and the College will be better positioned to host NCAA championship events. Recruiting also will be strengthened, as nearly one-third of Wartburg students participate in intercollegiate athletics.

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Academic Programs and Faculty Development

– $9 MillionSecuring resources to recruit and empower outstanding faculty, as well as enrich new and evolving academic programs, is critical for Wartburg to fulfill its mission.

CAMPAIGN GIFTS WILL: • Endow chairs and professorships.• Help faculty integrate technology into their teaching.• Enable faculty to strengthen their ability to advise

students and provide vocational discernment, as well as develop curriculum and collaborate across disciplines and co-curricular programs.

• Equip the College to enhance existing academic programs and build new ones to serve students even better.

“As faculty increase their use of technology

and involve more students in research and scholarship, the

demand for training, professional support, and resources increases,” said Dr. Fred Ribich, director of institutional research and campaign steering committee member.

Having taught at Wartburg for more than 30 years, Ribich is passionate about the College’s trajectory of academic growth.

“We need to develop and support our faculty to provide students with learning experiences that take them deep into their disciplines and cultivate their capacities to integrate learning from various sources – theory and practice, classroom and co-curricular activities – and across disciplines.”

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A lifelong Iowan, Katie Brown ’15 longed to experience life somewhere new and different.

“I wanted to expand my horizons and push my own limits,” said Brown.

Through Wartburg’s study abroad program, she found that experience in Rome, where she studied basic Italian, classical mythology, art and culture, and photography. The experience made an impact.

“I got to know myself better and grew as an individual and a global citizen.” Brown said. “There are lots of beautiful places in this world I want to see.”

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Your gifts to invest in programs will:

• Strengthen Wartburg’s capacity to fulfill its mission of preparing students for lives of leadership, service, faith, and learning.

• Empower faculty and staff to mentor students, helping them discern their vocation and realize success.

• Create opportunities for more students to engage in value-added experiences, such as study abroad, Wartburg West, internships, or research projects.

Experiential Learning, Student Support Services, and Co-Curricular Programs

– $7 MillionWartburg is internationally recognized for community engagement and the many ways students live their learning, connecting classroom experiences with hands-on opportunities throughout and beyond the campus. Campaign gifts will create opportunities for more students to participate in these distinctive programs and activities, including study abroad, service trips, leadership education, off-campus internships, and co-curricular programs. Additionally, gifts will support the student-focused resources provided by the Pathways Center, which include academic advising, career and vocation services, and counseling services.

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AnnualFund

Annual Fund – $8 millionContinued growth of the Annual Fund is an essential component of the Transforming Tomorrow campaign because gifts to the Annual Fund impact the educational experience of every Wartburg student. These dollars will:

• Sustain student services, including health and wellness, dining, and residential life.

• Support student activities and programs, including campus ministry, student government, and more.

• Maintain campus infrastructure, including utilities, equipment, grounds, and maintenance.

“We celebrate the fruit of Wartburg students’ bright futures, but also the generous bearing of fruit by those who make gifts to the College. We celebrate our being chosen as Wartburg students, alumni, staff, or donors. But we have a larger calling

— to go out and bear fruit, ‘fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. I am giving you these commands so that you may love one another.’”

– Retired educators Elle ’66 and Harry ’66 Blobaum’s message to students and donors at the Scholarship Recognition Luncheon

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In addition to its financial goal, the campaign seeks to engage a majority

of Wartburg alumni and friends — more than 50% — in making a gift to

help transform tomorrow.

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Steeringcommittee

CO-CHAIRS Michael J. and Marge D. McCoy Ellison Bay, Wisconsin

Edwin F. Engelbrecht ’82 Maple Grove, Minnesota

HONORARY CO-CHAIRS Fred W. ’67 and Susan C. Childs ’69 Hagemann Waverly, Iowa Dr. Fred D. Ribich

Waverly, Iowa

Dr. Martin P. Buchheim ’81 Chicago, Illinois

Jack C. ’82 and Sarah J. Slife ’82 Salzwedel Middleton, Wisconsin

Raymond F. ’65 and Judith K. Slade ’65 McCaskey Chicago, Illinois

Andrea M. Westmeyer ’89 Clive, Iowa

Dr. William E. Wessels ’81 Wausau, Wisconsin

Shirley S. Walker Waverly, Iowa

David R. Van Ahn ’64 Panora, Iowa

Your gifts will enable Wartburg to:• Expand experiential learning in the liberal arts tradition.

• Strengthen its commitment to vocation.

• Nurture an inclusive and vibrant mentoring community.

• Provide outstanding teaching, learning, and living infrastructure.

• Invest in the very best faculty and staff.

• Tell the Wartburg story — enhancing brand awareness and student recruitment.

“We stand on the shoulders of generations of alumni, friends, faculty, and staff who have built this special place we call Wartburg. They were committed to serving the church and the world by investing in the lives of students. I think if they could see what the College has become, and more importantly, share our vision of the future, they would be well-pleased.”

– Raymond F. McCaskey ’65, Board of Regents Chair