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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Waldorf University will host a speaking event for the 2018 Iowa Teacher of the Year, Aileen Sullivan, on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m. in the Salveson Ballroom located at 106 S. Sixth St. Forest City, Iowa. Area teachers and administrators, pre-service teachers, and others who are interested are invited to this inspiring session. High school students interested in a career in education are especially encouraged to attend.

As Waldorf University prepares to celebrate Homecoming this weekend, for three distinguished Warrior alumni returning to their alma mater in Forest City, the weekend will be extra special.

For the third year, Waldorf University will hold the annual 24-hour Read-a-thon in the Luise V. Hanson (LVH) Library lounge located at 106 S. Sixth St. Forest City, IA, 50436. The event will be begin at 3 p.m. on Friday Nov. 2 and continue for a total of 24-hours ending at 3 p.m. on Saturday Nov. 3.

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