Campus News
On October 9, Wisconsin Lutheran College welcomed families back to campus for Warriors Parent and Family Day. The event, which began in 2017, wasn’t held on campus last year due to pandemic restrictions. The 2021 event was one to remember with more than 350 people in attendance. The day began with a breakfast and welcome from President Johnson in the Campus Center before family members proceeded to Generac Hall for “Major in Minutes” miniclasses. Faculty members presented
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on a variety of topics and academic disciplines, which allowed parents to get a feel for student’s classroom experience. Lunch was provided by four of WLC’s Believe in the Green partner restaurants: Chick-fil-A, Jimmy John’s, Rocky Rococo, and QDOBA. The WLC Jazz Band provided entertainment in the Warrior Underground and a classic car show attracted the attention of hot rod and antique car enthusiasts.
After lunch, many families participated in a service project titled “Comforting the Community.” The activity consisted of families making tie blankets for children in foster care along with handwritten notes of encouragement. The blankets and notes will be distributed to foster families within Kingdom Workers’ support network, along with a Christian children’s book. Reflecting on the day, Debbye Hartwig, grandmother of WLC student Christian Lee, shared: “Everyone was enjoying themselves on this beautiful campus filled with love and Christ, who is at the center of all our lives. My husband, Jim, and I, along with Christian’s parents, thank all the people who gave excellent presentations and all the other staff who worked to make sure this was a successful day. WLC is truly a gift from God.”
