Monday, March 21
3:30 p.m. MИP*: Ukrainian Peach Project Student-led Vigil – Birch trees behind Murphy Center
6 p.m. Table of Plenty: Supper and Scripture – Campus Ministry
6 p.m. Sophomore Student Social – RCE 134
Coming up:
Students: Apply to be an orientation leader. Read the position description and ensure the required dates will work with your late August 2022 commitments. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 8 at 9 a.m.
Students: Apply to be a Weekends at VU Programmer. Create fun, education, and social opportunities for fellow students. build your resume, respond to student voices, and facilitate connections across campus. Apply by Friday, April 8 at 9 a.m.
There is one vacant Service Saturdays Student Leader position available to start in August 2022. Click here to access the application and learn more about the position. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, April 13 at noon.
Scholars Days is April 28–29 this year and the registration deadline is Monday, April 11. Visit www.viterbo.edu/scholarsdays for more information. Those interested in presenting can click here to register and contact Anouk Goreta aagoreta@viterbo.edu with any questions.
The Student Sustainability Club will transplanting plants on the RCE Loading dock, on Tuesday from 5–6:30 p.m. Pizza will be served after.
Jaclyn Cardin, vice president for integrated marketing at Organic Valley Cooperative, will speak as part of the Viterbo University Leadership at Noon series Wednesday, March 23 in Reinhart Center room 134, not the Fine Arts Center FSPA Lobby like previous Leadership at Noon events.
Faculty and Employees: Viterbo will be moving video platforms this summer, and the current proposal is to adopt Echo360 (we currently use Ensemble). If you would like to have an opportunity to learn more about Echo360, review, and provide feedback before the final decision to adopt this platform, please join one of the two demonstrations this week: One for employees (non-academic uses) on Wednesday, March 23 at 2 p.m. (via this Zoom link), and one for faculty (academic uses and Moodle integration) on Thursday, March 24 at 3 p.m. (via this Zoom link). Join via the provided Zoom links or stop by the learning commons (second floor of library) to join the session live with others. The demonstrations will be recorded. Please contact Sarah Bearbower (sjbearbower@viterbo.edu) or Cari Mathwig Ramseier (cemathwigramseier@viterbo.edu) with any questions.
OPEN TO ALL: Consider joining our Gundersen’s Minutes in Motion corporate team, “VIC’S FLOCK & FRIENDS.” The annual challenge runs March 28–May 8. Engage in 30 minutes of physical activity daily, or as often as you can. Grab colleagues, friends, and family members, create your accounts, and track your minutes at https://www.gundersenhealth.org/health-wellness/move/physical-activity/minutes-in-motion/. Click here for more information. Contact team captain, Marci Iverson with any questions.
The Viterbo community is invited to attend the “What’s in Our Drinking Water” Agnes W.H. Tan Science Symposium on Friday, March 25. In-person and virtual options are available. Visit this webpage for more information.
The Breaking Barriers Diversity Club and the non-profit organization Art with Impact will host Movies for Mental Health Thursday, March 24 6–8 p.m. in the School of Nursing Building 196. Register for the event here.
Employees: Join Rick Trietley for a Conversations with the President session on Tuesday, March 22 from 9–10 a.m. Fine Arts Center Kwik Trip Hospitality Suite. No RSVP necessary.
Jim Witter and his incredible band will faithfully recreate some of The Beatles' greatest hits Tuesday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Viterbo Fine Arts Center Main Theatre. For more information or to order tickets, contact the Viterbo box office at 608-796-3100 or visit www.viterbo.edu/tickets.
Nesnah Ventures is looking for students to participate in practice interviews from 8–11 a.m. at their La Crosse location on Thursday March 24, April 21, or May 19. Participants can practice their interview skills and earn a $20 Burrachos gift card. Contact careers@viterbo.edu to sign up.
Save the date: Students are invited to two in-person career fairs at UWL: Education Job Fair on Friday, March 25, 3:30–4:30 p.m. and the Summer and Part-time Job Fair on Wednesday, March 30, 10–2 p.m.
The Wisconsin Education Recruitment Fair (WERF) is happening virtually on Thursday, March 30 from 3–6 p.m. Sign up via Handshake to talk with the 30+ school districts registered.
Nominations for Outstanding Teacher of the Year, Outstanding Employee of the Year, and other Rose Award nominations are due Monday, April 4. https://www.viterbo.edu/awards.
2022 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) applications are due Monday, March 28 and SURF will run May 16–July 8. More information and applications can be found at https://www.viterbo.edu/undergraduate-research/summer-undergraduate-research-fellowship-surf-program.
Viterbo will host a week of events March 27–April 1 to honor Thea Bowman, '65 FSPA, and mark the establishment of the Sr. Thea Bowman Center and the renaming of the campus ministry building in her memory. More details on Sr. Thea Bowman Week, which will include a Mass, concerts, panel discussions, and more, can be found on the event webpage.
Student Recognition Ceremony: Do you know a student who has made an impact this year at Viterbo? An instructor who has gone above and beyond to guide student organizations/efforts? Consider nominating them for an award at the Student Recognition Ceremony. We have the following categories for recognition: Outstanding Student Leader, Student Organization Member of the Year, Student Organization Project of the Year, Student Service Award, and Involved Faculty Member. CLICK HERE to access the nomination form directly. Nominations are due Friday, March 25 at noon. For more context about the awards and the ceremony, click here.
Nominate a student today for the St. Catherine’s Medal. Do you know a student who has made a lasting impact during their time at Viterbo? Consider nominating them for the St Catherine’s Medal. The St Catherine’s Medal is awarded to 3-5 students each year who represent the high ideals of a Catholic college education, including but not limited to Viterbo University’s core values of contemplation, hospitality, integrity, stewardship, and service. Thorough nominations with examples that highlight the impact a student has made are appreciated from Viterbo employees, faculty, and students. CLICK HERE to access the nomination form directly. Nominations are due Friday, March 25 at noon. For more context about the prestigious award, please click here.
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; Collaborates within and around the Viterbo community to promote sustainable change. Nominations are due April 1. Submit your nomination here.
Registration for Service Saturday on March 26 is due Wednesday, March 23. CLICK HERE to access the UGetConnected registration page.
Notices:
Undergraduate Students: The fall 2022 schedule and your assigned registration time are now available in Student Planning. Be sure to schedule a meeting with your advisor to meet and discuss fall coursework so you can be approved to register.
Health Services will offer COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Walk-ins are welcome in the mornings. Students can also schedule in advance via Starfish. If you didn’t receive your vaccine or booster from Health Services, students and employees should confidentially submit booster and vaccine information here: https://etcentral.viterbo.edu/#/form/1081.