Wednesday, March 2
7:15 a.m. Ash Wednesday Mass – San Damiano Chapel
Noon Ash Wednesday Mass – San Damiano Chapel
3:30–4:30 p.m. University Vision Presentation – Fine Arts Center FSPA Lobby
5:15 Ash Wednesday Mass – San Damiano Chapel
9 p.m. Taize Prayer – San Damiano Chapel
Coming up:
The ACHA-NCHA survey that was to be sent to all students on March 28–March 11 will be changed to March 28–April 8 due to issues at the American College Health Association. Watch for this important survey on the new dates.
There is still time to donate to or join the Viterbo V-Hawks for a Cause Polar Plunge team to support WI Special Olympics. You do not need to jump in the water to support the team. Join the team in support or jumping by registering here https://www.classy.org/team/399645 and attending the plunge on Saturday, March 5 at Black River Beach. Contact Josh Lichty at jjlichty@viterbo.edu with any questions.
The Environmental Responsibility Committee and Student Sustainability Club members are seeking nominations for the Spirit of St. Francis Sustainability Award. Nominees can include students, faculty, staff, FSPA members, campus groups, etc. Nominees should meet one or more of the following criteria: conducts research on the environment/sustainability; promotes sustainability through projects, programs, innovative solutions, or studies; or collaborates within and around the Viterbo community to promote sustainable change. Nominations are due Friday, April 1.
The Viterbo VOICE Opiod and Behavioral Health Summit will take place Friday, March 11 from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. via Zoom. The Opioid and Behavioral Health Summit fosters inter-professional collaboration and brings together interdisciplinary practitioners, students, and faculty to increase depth of knowledge regarding opioid and substance use services. The summit features a range of health-related practitioners, and approaches. To register for the event please follow this link: https://viterbo.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d0ShVMKLU94PX0O. Once registered the Zoom link will be sent out to the email that is provided.The schedule for presenters will be available on our webpage within the week. For questions contact Brianna Hougom at blhougom@viterbo.edu.
Register now for the “What’s in Our Water” Agnes W.H. Tan Science Symposium March 24–25. The symposium will begin with a lecture by Erin Brockovich at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 24 in the Fine Arts Center Main Theatre and streamed on Facebook Live. The March 25 schedule will begin at 9 a.m. with a keynote presentation by Jeannie Purchase, an engineer, citizen scientist, and advocate. For more details, including the complete schedule and presenter bios, visit https://www.viterbo.edu/agnes-wh-tan-science-symposium/symposium-schedule-and-presenters.
On Thursday, March 3 1:30–3:30 p.m. Campus Safety, Physical Plant, and Student Life will be conducting fire drills in the on-campus resident halls and apartments. During the fire drills, participants evacuate to the designated rally points. The rally point for campus apartments and dorms will be parking lot Q.
Thinking about Promotion or Tenure? Interested tenure-track faculty are invited to join Dave Bauer and the P&T committee for information regarding application for promotion and tenure on Thursday, Feb. 3, from 3:30-5:00 p.m. in Nursing 195 or by Zoom at the following link: https://viterbo.zoom.us/j/95696631045.For questions, direct them to Faculty Development Director, Apryl Denny, at aldenny@viterbo.edu.
Come learn about the Student Veterans of America (SVA) Club of Viterbo University at Campus Ministry on Thursday, March 3 from 10 a.m.–noon Thursday, March 3. James Michael and Fransico Perez will be available to answer any questions or concerns you may have at their booth inside Campus Ministries about the SVA Club. Campus Ministries will also be serving free hot food during this time. All are welcome, and even if you are not a Veteran but love Veterans, the SVA Club wants to talk to you about what we do. Opportunities to get involved with the club include being a member to holding being an Officer. I look forward to explaining what the SVA is currently doing and how you can get involved in an organization that focuses on the success of Student Veterans all over the nation."
The Viterbo community is invited to Chipotle in Onalaska on Sunday, March 6 from 4–8 p.m. to support the Student Dietetics Association. Just make sure to mention you are there for the SDA fundraiser or show a picture of the flyers around campus, and part of the proceeds will go to the organization. If you are planning to order online for pickup, use code 389DVBR. The Student Dietetics Association appreciates your support.
A list of Lenten opportunities from Tuesday, March 1–Sunday, April 17 at San Damiano and Campus Ministry can be found on their webpage.
University of Wisconsin department of wildlife ecology professor Timothy Van Deelen will present “Thinking Like a Mountain but Asking the Wrong Questions” as part of the D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership’s spring lecture series at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 3 in the Viterbo University Fine Arts Center Nola Starling Recital Hall. The event will also be streamed on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/viterboethics. Click for more information.
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 196 Nursing. 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.
Rock with the students of the Viterbo University Conservatory for the Performing Arts as they present CARRIE: The Musical Friday, March 4–Sunday, March 6 at the Weber Center for the Performing Arts in downtown La Crosse. For more information or to order tickets, contact the Viterbo box office at 608-796-3100 or visit www.viterbo.edu/tickets.
Notices:
Messages from the Copy and Mail Center: Any package to be delivered to the Viterbo campus should be addressed to 900 Viterbo Drive, La Crosse, WI 54601. Packages with other campus addresses delivered on Saturdays have been left at the Student Union and some have gone missing. In addition, the Copy and Mail Center has packages for Catherine, Amy, and Sarah that remain unclaimed.