These include comedy and variety entertainers, coffeehouses, dances, social activities, and special events that include Homecoming and Outfly. The Wartburg College Artist Series brings outstanding programs of music, drama, and dance to the campus community. Admission to the four annual Artist Series programs is free for students. The Convocation Series offers speakers on a variety of academic, artistic, political, and social issues. Programs are generally scheduled on Tuesday mornings during a community time that is built into the academic schedule.
Convocations are free and open to the public.
Further enhancing the campus cultural life are recitals and concerts by students, faculty, college music groups, and guest performers. The Wartburg Players present drama productions in the spring and fall. The Waldemar A. Schmidt Art Gallery in the Fine Arts Center presents a series of touring art exhibits throughout the year and also displays the work of students and faculty. Student organizations, including the International Club and the Cultural Awareness Organization, sponsor a variety of cultural events throughout the academic year. Publications, Broadcasting The opportunity to get hands-on experience in publications or broadcasting is open to all students through several campus groups.