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Waldorf College is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, located in Forest City, Iowa.
[edit] History
Waldorf was founded in 1903 by C.S. Salveson, then pastor of what is now Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City, as an academy and business college. In 1920 it became a junior college and in 1994 the college began to offer accelerated bachelors degree programs in select disciplines. By 2001, the college changed its emphasis to a four year baccalaureate curriculum, and at the same time changed its athletic programs to membership in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Waldorf’s character is shaped by the values and beliefs of its Norwegian Lutheran founders: veracity, discipline, the dignity and responsibility of the individual, a commitment to service, and faith in God.
[edit] Featured Programs
The college is home of a music program, whose Waldorf Choir is recognized as one of the oldest a cappella choirs in the United States. Waldorf College is also known nationally for the strength of the communications program.
[edit] Notable Alumni
Alumni include Brad Anderson, CEO of Best Buy, who received his A.A. from Waldorf College in 1969. Other distinguished alumni include Winnebago Industries founder John K. Hanson; Irving "Bud" Alne, former Lockheed executive; and Dennis N. Highby, CEO of Cabela's.
[edit] Major Benefactors
Waldorf has been the recipient of many large donations from the John K. Hanson family, founders of recreation vehicle-maker Winnebago Industries, also located in Forest City. Brad Anderson, CEO of Best Buy, gave the college 5.5 million dollars, its largest ever one-time financial gift.
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