Friday, Feb. 11
Noon Daily Mass – San Damiano Chapel
5:30 p.m. Athletics Basketball Game – Varsity Athletics Center
Saturday, Feb. 12
10 a.m. February AAUW – Zoom – For more information, go to the AAUW website at lacrosse-wi.aauw.net or check out AAUW on Facebook.
Sunday, Feb. 13
11 a.m. Mass – San Damiano Chapel
3 p.m. Out of Our Minds Chamber Music Series – FAC Nola Starling Recital Hall – Free and open to the public.
6 p.m. Mass – San Damiano Chapel
Coming up:
The Breaking Barriers Diversity Club has partnered with other campus clubs and departments, UW-L. and WTC to bring the workshop Black + Mental Health+ Matters to Viterbo on Thursday, March 3 from 6–8 p.m. in NRC 196. Registration is free.This workshop is co-hosted by the non-profit organization Art with Impact. While this event centers Black students, all campus community members are invited to attend. However, comments or participation from allies that pull focus away from Black mental health will be respectfully redirected.
Feb. 14–21 is Career Week at Viterbo. Instagram and VU Today will have tips and suggestions all week.
Auditions for the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) production of Red Riding Hood will be held from 4–6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14 in the Viterbo Fine Arts Center Main Theatre. Students in grades K–12 during the 2021–22 school year are invited to audition. Performances will be Saturday, Feb. 19 at 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the Main Theatre. Learn more at www.viterbo.edu/fac.
The internationally renowned quintet Canadian Brass will bring their incredible music and stage presence to the Viterbo University Fine Arts Center Main Theatre as they perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22. www.viterbo.edu/tickets.
2022 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) applications are due Monday, March 28. SURF will run from May 16–July 8. More information and applications can be found at https://www.viterbo.edu/undergraduate-research/summer-undergraduate-research-fellowship-surf-program.
The library is seeking donations for our Mental Health Corner, located outside of M110. Items such as manipulatives (e.g., stress balls, pop-its, play-doh, squishies), a book or two on how to knit and/or crochet, and a book or two on stress coping mechanisms or ideas to combat anxiety would be greatly appreciated. Items can be dropped off at the library’s main desk.
Employees: Join the Hospitality Committee today for Valentine making for loved ones and FSPA from noon–1 p.m. in the Campus Ministry lower lounge. Feel free to bring your own lunch. If you are unable to make it, but would still like to make valentines for the Sisters contact Anouk and she will get you some card supplies and finished cards can be returned to her by Monday morning.
Employees: Do you have something you want to learn from a Technology training session? Click here to take a survey on Technology training choices.
Transfer Students: Join the transfer mentors for valentines and cocoa in the nursing building first floor lobby on Monday, Feb. 14 from 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Viterbo's Residence Hall Association will be hosting a "Send a Crush To Your Crush" event this week. Students can purchase cans of Crush soda for $1 each to be sent to students or faculty on campus along with a sweet, personalized note attached. Cans are available to purchase at the desk in the Student Union from 4–7 p.m. Feb. 9–11 and the RHA will distribute the gifts directly to faculty offices and residence halls on Monday, Feb. 14.
First Year and Transfer Nursing Students: The application for the professional nursing sequence is now live. Applications are due May 1 for students wishing to start in the professional nursing sequence in fall 2022. An information session about the application process will be held via zoom on Monday Feb. 14 at 2:30 pm. (https://viterbo.zoom.us/j/7080924613). Contact Dr. Abendroth, School of Nursing associate dean (miabendroth@viterbo.edu), or Danielle Kenitz, nursing advisor (dkkenitz@viterbo.edu) with any questions.
Notices:
Health services is offering COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Walk ins are welcome in the mornings. Students can also schedule in advance via Starfish.
Nominations for Outstanding Teacher of the Year, Outstanding Employee of the Year, and other Rose Award nominations are due Tuesday, April 4. https://www.viterbo.edu/awards.
The next Contemplation Workshop will take place Feb. 15 noon–1 p.m. in the Franciscan Spirituality Center. Join Sr. Sarah Hennessey and the FSC staff for a discussion and practice of various mindfulness exercises. The workshop is free for all employees but does require advanced registration.
A package for Sarah and a package for Ashley from !Pearl arrived this week. If this is your package, it can be picked up at the Copy and Mail Center.