The Wendt Character Initiative's theme for 2024-2025 is Courageous Compassion.
Applications for the Wendt Character Scholars Program for the 2025-26 academic year are open December 1 - January 31.
Fall 2024
- Wendt Character Scholars Kickoff Picnic
- Wendt Tea: Faculty Grant reports
- Faculty/Staff Discussions of Life Worth Living: A Guide to What Matters Most by Miroslav Volf, Matthew Croasmun, and Ryan McAnnally-Linz
- Wendt Scholars serve during Spartans Make a Difference Day
- October 7: Wendt Character Lecture -Captain Tammie Jo Shults
- November 11-15: Gratitude Week: Wendt Character Scholars engage in activities across campus and the community. Other departments/programs are encouraged to find ways to celebrate with their own students.
- December 1: Wendt Character Scholars program applications open
Spring 2025
- Wendt Character Scholars Kickoff Pizza Party and Service Project
- Faculty/Staff Book Discussions
- January 31: Wendt Character Scholars program applications close
- Wendt Character Lecture
- Sparty Athletic Awards: Wendt Character Athlete of the Year and for each sport