VU Today Dec. 1

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Wednesday, Dec. 1

9:30 a.m. Paper timecards (if you are still required to submit them) are due – Payroll office, room 201

10 a.m. Robin Haugh’s DNP Final Defense – NRC 202

10:30 a.m. Viterbo Women’s Volleyball National Tournament Game Livestream – Fine Arts Center Kwik Trip Hospitality Suite. Everyone welcome.

Noon Daily Mass – San Damiano

Noon Electronic timecard approval must be completed by supervisors

6–7:30 p.m. Regional Read Book Club Chat – BRC 124

9 p.m. Taize Prayer – Campus Ministry Lounge

 

Coming up:

Health services is offering Pfizer booster shots. Those who received their last COVID vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) six months ago are eligible for the booster. Those who had the J&J vaccine may get the booster two months after the initial shot. Call health services at 796-3806 or email scdanielson@viterbo.edu to schedule a time. 

Ring in the Christmas season with the Viterbo University choirs as they present A Viterbo Christmas Saturday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center Main Theatre.

         FAC Tickets Reminder: Viterbo student and employee discounts are available with ID in person at the Viterbo box office, which is open Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. and two hours before each performance in the main theatre.

The division of diversity, equity, and inclusion will be hosting a virtual watch party of Debby Irving, author of Waking Up White and keynote speaker for the La Crosse White Privilege Symposium on Friday, Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. Register for the Viterbo Virtual Watch Party HERE to enjoy the keynote speaker, discussion following the speaker, and be eligible to win a cozy bundle with a coffee mug, a blanket, and a book. 

The Viterbo community is invited to celebration the retirement of Lynne Kuhl on Friday, Dec. 3 from 3–4:30 p.m. in the NRC Lobby.

All are invited to register now for the new NetworkNite @ VU event held on Tuesday, Dec. 7 from 5:30–7 p.m. at the Brophy Center Commons. Event registration is free and will provide networking opportunities and a panel discussion on “Lessons Never Taught: The Most Important Lesson from Outside the Classroom” from nonprofit, business, and health care leaders from the community. Light refreshments served during networking. Register to attend at www.tinyurl.com/NetworkNiteVU.

Franciscan Footsteps: A Vocation Workshop: All faculty and staff that work directly with students are invited to participate in a retreat on Thursday, Dec. 2 from 2:30–4:30 p.m. to learn about calling, vocation, and how to implement the ideas in their everyday work with students. The retreat will be held in Reinhart 134. Registration is required to attend. Contact zodeboer@viterbo.edu to reserve your spot.

There is an opportunity to share with children in the La Crosse community this holiday season through the Salvation Army’s Angel Giving Tree. Tags for children have been placed on the Christmas tree in the Murphy Center Vinger Lobby. All gifts are asked to be placed in a gift bag with the tag attached and brought back to the tree by 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 7.  For more information contact Chris Sanger, ext. 3070.

All employees and the special children in their lives are invited to the Alumni Children’s Christmas Party, Saturday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m.–noon in the Fine Arts Center FSPA Lobby. Join the young and young at heart for some Christmas carols, photo with Santa, face painting, crafts, refreshments, and more. Face masks are required. Register online or call 608-796-3076. Contact kaduerwachter@viterbo.edu for questions.

 

Notices:

Timecards can be dropped off or emailed to the payroll department to amschmitz@viterbo.edu (staff timecards) and vlwolfe@viterbo.edu (student timecards).

Employees and Retirees: Monthly MTU bus passes are available for the discounted price of $8. Contact Anouk Goreta at aagoreta@viterbo.edu to arrange pick up for December passes.