University of Dubuque Wendt Character Initiative

05/05/2026

We’re excited to share our Spring 2026 Wendt Newsletter! 🌸✨

This issue highlights all things Wendt—from impactful campus events and meaningful service opportunities to celebrating the incredible character and leadership we see across our community every day.

We’re so proud of everything that’s been accomplished this spring and grateful for the people who make it all possible. Take a look and celebrate with us!

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04/29/2026

Calling incoming UD students! Tomorrow (April 30) is the last day to apply for the 2026-27 Wendt Character Scholars Program!

More info available at https://www.dbq.edu/Wendt/CharacterScholars/Applications/

04/24/2026

We are so excited to welcome our first round of incoming scholars!

Applications are still open through April 30th—apply now while you can!

Link to apply: https://www.dbq.edu/Wendt/CharacterScholars/Applications/

04/23/2026

Congratulations to this year’s Wendt Character Athletes of the Year, Nic Hubbard and Shea Reisel!

Nic from the Men’s Soccer Team and Shea from the Women’s Wrestling Team are being recognized for their positive influence, leadership by example, and consistent demonstration of respect, responsibility, and teamwork. Both demonstrate strong character in all aspects of their athletic experience.

Congratulations Nic and Shea! 🎉

04/22/2026

04/22/2026

Final Monday Night Recap for the 2025-26 school year!

Wrapping up an incredible year with the Wendt Character Scholars at our End-of-Year Banquet.

We are so proud of this group for their growth, leadership, and commitment to character. It has been an amazing year full of new relationships, fun memories, and meaningful experiences.

We’ll miss our Ambassador group and our completing scholars, and everything they brought to the program. Congratulations, we’re proud of you and wish you the best in what comes next.

We’re proud of all that was accomplished this year and excited to see what next year brings!

04/16/2026

We’re proud to congratulate this year’s Wendt Character Athlete Award winners!

The Wendt Character Athlete Award recognizes student-athletes who consistently demonstrate good character and uphold positive values.

These outstanding student-athletes have demonstrated what it truly means to lead with character, showing integrity, perseverance, leadership, and a commitment to excellence both on and off the field.

Please join us in recognizing and congratulating our 2025-26 Wendt Character Athlete Award recipients:

04/15/2026

Elected by students, this year’s Faculty and Staff Character Award recipient is Lalith Jayawickrama! 🎉

04/13/2026

We’re excited to highlight the last of this year’s Faculty and Staff Character Award nominees! These incredible members of our campus community have made a meaningful impact, inspiring students and colleagues with their dedication, creativity, and passion.

Thank you to ALL of this year's nominees for all that you do for our community!

04/10/2026

We’re excited to highlight more of this year’s Faculty and Staff Character Award nominees! These incredible members of our campus community have made a meaningful impact, inspiring students and colleagues with their dedication, creativity, and passion.

Stay tuned as we continue to recognize all of this year’s amazing nominees!