Thursday, March 3
9–11 a.m. Morning MUG – Campus Ministry
10 a.m.–noon Student Veterans of America Club Info Session – Campus Ministry
11 a.m. Soul Habits with Pastor Ben – Campus Ministry
Noon Daily Mass – San Damiano Chapel
1:30–3:30 p.m. Fire Drill Tests – Residence Halls and Apartments – Participants should evacuate to the designated rally points. The rally point for campus apartments and dorms will be parking lot Q.
6–8 p.m. Black + Mental Health + Matters Workshop – Nursing Building Room 196
7 p.m. Timothy Van Deelen “Thinking Like a Mountain but Asking the Wrong Questions” – Fine Arts Center Nola Starling Recital Hall
7:30 p.m. Greek Mythology Trivia – The Caf – Prizes available. No registration required.
Coming up:
The Lumen, Viterbo’s student newspaper, will release their first issue of the spring semester on Monday, March 7. A digital version can be found on their website and paper versions are scattered across campus.
Thanks to a generous donation from the Student Government Association, the library is getting an update. This spring, the first-floor periodicals area will gain a fireplace, a lounge seating area, booths, new tables and chairs, and more. Removal of the reference desk near the library’s entrance will begin on March 7, and construction will begin March 14 and continue throughout the month. During this time, the first floor area may be inaccessible, so please use other study areas in the library. The library suggests signing up for a study room or using Robers Silent Study. To get to the second floor, you may need to use the elevator.
Students: the library wants your feedback. Fill out the library survey you received in your e-mail by Thursday, March 24. One respondent will receive a basket of goodies from the library.
A cake social for Tom Haas will be held Friday, March 4 from 2–3:30 p.m. in the FAC Hospitality Suite. Come thank Tom for over 22 years of service to the university.
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.
Employees: The Wellbeing Coalition is seeking your input on your wellbeing needs and interests. Please complete this survey by March 4. Survey participants will have the opportunity to be placed for prize drawings valuing between $25-$50 per item. Prizes include, but are not limited to Viterbo gear from the Bookstore.
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.
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.
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 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.
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. Submit your nomination here.
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.
Notices:
The recording of Rick Trietley’s Vision 2027 presentation is available at this link: https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/ecf8d5ab-5146-45c7-8a11-1904c1456e91.
The Mathy Center will be closed Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6. It will reopen on Monday, March 7 at 6 a.m.