Wednesday, Dec. 8
Noon Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception – San Damiano Chapel
4:15–6:30 p.m. President’s Holiday Dinner – Student Union
5:15 Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception – San Damiano Chapel
9 p.m. Taize Prayer – Campus Ministry
Coming up:
The Fine Arts Center is in need of usher volunteers for The Nutcracker Ballet this weekend. Shifts can be as short as one hour or up to three hours if volunteers stay the entire performance. Shift start times are as follows: Friday, Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 11 at 1 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 12 at 1 p.m. Those interested or looking for more information should email Andy Naumann at aanauman@viterbo.edu or call 608-796-3749.
Join the Student Theatre Project Saturday, Dec.11 at 8 p.m. for their first ever project with proceeds being donated to Broadway Cares Equity Fights Aids: the Never Will I Ever Cabaret. Entry is free but donations are encouraged during the event for BCEFA. In order to reserve a seat, follow the link and sign up. Cash or online donations will be taken at the event. Sign-Up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4aaca62da5fbcf8-never. For more information, visit vustudenttheatreproject.com.
All are welcome to attend the dissertation defense presentation on Dec. 10 at noon in MRC 346. Tara Allert, a doctoral candidate in counselor education and supervision, will be presenting her research entitled, “Addiction counseling self-efficacy among counseling professionals.”
Cheer on the music theatre department students as they perform their final exam assignment for their music theatre lab course on Friday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. in the LaCroix Black Box. Students will be performing a selection of duets and trios. Free admission. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Masks required.
Employees: Mark your calendars and join fellow Viterbo colleagues for an afternoon Christmas social Friday, Dec. 17, 3–4:30 p.m. with fun, food, beverages, music, and prizes. All offices are encouraged to close early and come and relax and join the festivities. Rsvp here by tomorrow, Dec. 9. The Hospitality Committee is also looking for volunteers to help with this event. Those who are interested should contact Anouk Goreta.
Food for Finals will be available for students during the week of exams, Dec. 13–17. Viterbo employees are invited to donate individually bagged treats, pre-packaged snacks, and non-refrigerated items. Monetary donations can be sent in a sealed envelope via intra-campus mail to Mary Mormann (MRC 510). Food donations can be dropped off at the Copy Center, the Library, and outside MRC 332 (ARC). Monetary donations are accepted at any time. Freshly baked items may be dropped off in Murphy Academic Resource Center Rm 332 at any time up until 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 13.
Employee reminder: Thursday, Dec. 9 is the employee assembly potluck. Sign up for a dish to pass here and join colleagues from 11:30–1 p.m. in NRC 195.
The Viterbo community is invited to a Farewell Reception for Todd Ericson on Monday, Dec. 20 from 3–5 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center FSPA Lobby. Come to recognize Todd and thank him for his 28 years of dedicated service to the institution.
Notices:
Health services will be closed the morning of Thursday, Dec. 9, but will open at 1 p.m.
The division of diversity, equity, and inclusion is hoping to learn more about student engagement. This quick survey will help measure engagement in regard to diversity related events. It should only take about 3–5 minutes and participants will be entered to win a prize upon completion. Follow this link: http://viterbo.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0TilxDg1qTmcoaG.
Identities Project has collaborated with Black Student Leaders for their Adopt-A-Teen Christmas Drive. Adopt-a-teen from the tree in Murphy Center Lobby, Venmo any amount to @HannahLynnAmann with a note saying "BSL Christmas" or bring cash to Hawk's Nest 103. All donations should be made by noon today.
The MAS Support and Recruitment office is collecting winter gear for local homeless veterans. For those who have extra coats, hats, gloves, scarves, hats, or socks, consider donating. There is a box in the MAS Center in Reinhart. Any donation would be appreciated.