Thursday, April 22
9 a.m. Earth Day Tree Planting – Outdoor Athletics Complex
9–11 a.m. Morning MUG – Campus Ministry
11 a.m. Spirit of Saint Francis Sustainability Award Presentation – Assisi Courtyard near Dancing Francis.
11 a.m.–2 p.m. Succulent and Mason Bee House Sale – Franciscan Way
Noon Mass – San Damiano Chapel
Noon Pledge to GO Green Eco-Challenge Raffle Drawing – Franciscan Way
2–2:30 p.m. Employee Photo Session – Brophy Center 125. For any employee needing their photo taken or updated. Another session will be held Monday, April 26 11–11:30 a.m.
3–6 p.m. Fresh Check Day – Viterbo Courtyard. Check in on your mental health at this fun fair-like event, featuring music, food, games, interactive booths and activities, great prizes, and more.
9 p.m. Praise and Worship – San Damiano Chapel
Scholars Days begins today, here is the updated schedule. For more information on Scholars Days click here.
Coming Up:
San Damiano Chapel presents When God Calls: An afternoon of Music, Spirituals, and Prayer for healing and restoration with Arbender Robinson Sunday, April 25 at 3 p.m. in San Damiano Chapel. A live stream will be available on the San Damiano Chapel Facebook page. In-person attendance will be limited, but to reserve a spot, visit SignUp Genius page.
Attend the third of three Belief Beyond Borders Interfaith Lunch Conversations on Judaism on Monday, April 26 from noon–1 p.m. A lunch featuring dishes that have special meaning in Jewish religious practice and culture will be served. All employees and students are welcome. Spots are limited, so sign up today via this link. This series is part of the University’s ongoing social justice and equity train-the-trainer initiative.
Employees: Don’t forget to register for the Into the Enneagram workshop with Audrey Lucier of the FSC on May 3 from 11 a.m.–noon, see the Employee Engagement Calendar for more information and to sign up.
Employees: Don’t forget to RSVP for the last fellowship lunches of the semester on April 27 and April 29. Register here.
Employees: RSVP Here for the Annual Outdoor Lunch Celebrating the end of the 2020-21 Academic Year.
Join Spanish Club in the Mathy Center gymnasium for a free Zumba night at 7 p.m. Friday, April 30. Friends, roommates, or any member of the Viterbo community are invited. Make sure to complete your VU health pass before attending. Sign up for the event here.
The Viterbo music department invites the Viterbo community to the spring student recitals in the Fine Arts Center Nola Starling Recital Hall continuing this weekend. Due to Covid-19 safety protocols, seating is limited to 45 and a reservation must be made using the individualized links at https://www.viterbo.edu/student-recitals
Viterbo Cusine Day is Monday, April 26 from 3–6 p.m. in Assisi Courtyard. Ever though about trying some authentic cuisine from the Viterbo student body? Students have put together multiple dishes that represent themselves. This is your day help bring awareness to all of the great dishes our students can make. Join in sharing a meal. Sponsored by Global Connections Club and Breaking Barriers Diversity Club.
Viterbo students, faculty, and employees are invited to attend the second film screening and dialogue of Amplifying Voices of Black Youth and Their Parents on Friday, April 23 from noon–1:30 p.m. Register for this event HERE
Attend Dance Kaleidoscope 2021, an explosive dance concert choreographed by Viterbo dance minors and designed by Theatre and Music Theatre students in the design aesthetics course. Student choreographers will present hip-hop, jazz, tap, contemporary, and musical theatre pieces and designers bring these pieces to life with innovative sets, costumes, and lighting. Saturday, April 24 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center Main Theatre. Limited to Viterbo students, faculty and staff. Masks required. Admission is free, but reservations are required at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C48AEAD2EA0FA7-dance
Notices:
The DB Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership invites Viterbo University students to apply for 9 or 12-month undergraduate and graduate fellowships beginning in June or August 2021. Three fellowships are available for the upcoming year. Click for complete details.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). The university community is committed to promoting a learning and working environment where sexual misconduct (including sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and other forms of misconduct) are not tolerated. Sexual misconduct reports include but are not limited to gender, sex, and sexual orientation. If you are aware of someone needing support, encourage them to reach out via Viterbo Speaks Up. Message sponsored by the Promise Committee. Reminder: Join advocates, activists, survivors, and supporters who are getting involved this month on Instagram. Daily prompts encourage creative ways for you to raise awareness, educate, and connect with others—plus you can win prizes.