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ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

We care about our students and want to ensure that a Waldorf University education remains affordable for all who come to campus. Because of this, Waldorf has created a Waldorf Alumni Scholarship worth $13,500!

If you know a high school student who would be a great future member of the Waldorf family on our residential campus, please fill out the Waldorf Alumni Scholarship form (waldorf.edu/alumnischolarship) with their basic contact information, and our admissions team will follow up with them.

We firmly believe that our alumni, who have sat in these seats and walked these halls, know Waldorf best. With that in mind, we also believe that you, as alumni, will have a much greater grasp on individuals who would be the best fit for Waldorf University. Feel free to reach out to these students to share your Waldorf story and to mention this scholarship!

We're so excited to welcome future Warriors, and who better to help find future Waldorf alumni than those who already fill the role so well?

MLK Jr. Day

Through the efforts of former Waldorf choir director and Immanuel Lutheran Church of Forest City’s current Director of Worship Ben Allaway, and Waldorf University, the Forest City and Waldorf communities were able to meet and immerse themselves in the stories and wisdom from Rev. Dr. Albert Paul Brinson. Rev. Dr. Brinson was an icon of the early civil rights movement, growing up as a close friend and “brother” of Martin Luther King, Jr., often referring to Martin Luther King, Sr., as his surrogate father. He was one of the original organizers of the Atlanta Student Movement that began in March 1960, and along with Andrew Young and Rev. Ralph Abernathy, Rev. Dr. Brinson organized the famous Selma to Montgomery March. It was an incredible and moving day with such an important individual on Waldorf’s campus, and we were humbled to hear and be inspired by his stories.

RN to BSN Program Approval

The Higher Learning Commission recently approved the addition of an online RN to BSN program at Waldorf University! Enrollment begins this summer, and the first classes will start Fall 2020. We’re excited to see the lives changed through this program. Stay tuned to waldorf.edu for more information!

Education Department Sensory Room

In today's world, students of all ages are battling trauma in many areas of their lives. When an individual's mind is in "fight" mode, it puts up a barrier for them to focus and learn in a classroom. In order to provide a safe space for students to escape those experiences and to relax and prepare their mind for learning, the Waldorf Education Department and the Forest City Elementary School are collaborating to create a safe room with sensory engaging activities for students. The room will be open to students who come to school scared, anxious, or angry and will include dim lighting, a weighted blanket, a tent, a sensory wall, padded walls, lava lamps and other items that will engage all of their senses. Waldorf's Education Department is excited to be part of this initiative and hopes that other communities and schools will do the same!

Erin Gruwell Visits Campus

Famous teacher and author Erin Gruwell returned to Waldorf last fall to inspire our community to reach for their fullest potential. Gruwell is known for changing the lives of over 150 students at Wilson High School in Long Beach, Calif. By spreading her unique method of teaching through journaling. Her success was the impetus behind her book, “Freedom Writers Diary,” which was made into the film, “Freedom

Writers.” This year marked the 20th anniversary of her efforts to change the lives of these teenagers. This isn’t Gruwell’s first visit to Waldorf’s campus, nor will it be her last, as Waldorf President Alsop and Gruwell continue to find ways for the two life-changing missions to collaborate!

Renovation of “Denny Jerome” Basketball Court

The Luise V. Hanson Fieldhouse is seeing some changes this spring as the Denny Jerome Court is undergoing reconstruction. In order to preserve the memories and sentimental value that this floor has for so many members of our Waldorf community, various pieces from the gymnasium floor will be salvaged and be put up for sale in the coming months. Make sure to follow Waldorf University Alumni Association and Waldorf University Athletics on Facebook for upcoming details!

HOW CAN YOU get involved?

Do you have a passion or skill that you would be willing to share on campus? Are you looking to continue your education with a certificate or degree that Waldorf doesn't have? Are you interested in becoming a mentor for a student in your field/industry? Is your business looking to hire interns/recent graduates? Have you ever considered serving on the Alumni Board of Directors? Do you or a classmate have a story that would inspire?

We would love to hear from you! All of these (and more!) are ways to get involved with your alma mater. Please don't hesitate to reach out to alumni@waldorf.edu if any of these apply to you.