Monday, March 7
6 p.m. Table of Plenty: Supper and Scripture – Campus Ministry
Coming up:
The Breaking Barriers Diversity Club has partnered with other campus clubs and departments to bring the workshop Movies for Mental Health to Viterbo on Thursday, March 24 from 6–8 p.m. in 196 Nursing. Registration is free. This workshop is co-hosted by the non-profit organization Art with Impact. This workshop is an arts-based mental health workshop that focuses on empowering young adults, educators, health professionals, and community members to gain a better understanding of mental health within their environment.
Several students will present their DNP proposal or final defense on Wednesday, March 9. The Viterbo community is invited to attend any of these sessions. Attendees who wish to attend virtually or in person should contact Michele Merten (mmmerten@viterbo.edu). Seating is limited due to social distancing guidelines.
March 26 Service Saturday Registration: due Wednesday, March 23. CLICK HERE to access the UGetConnected registration page. Review the information and click “view details” on the project you’d like to learn more about to reserve your space. We’re serving with Catholic Charities Warming Center, FSPA Garden and Greenhouse, GROW La Crosse, Habitat for Humanity, Place of Grace, and WAFER Food Pantry. We’re also celebrating Service Saturdays’ seventh birthday and being hosted for lunch at the Place of Grace with Tom Thibodeau.
V-Hawk military and veterans: The next wing night is Wednesday, March 9 from 4:30–6 p.m. at the Recovery Room. Those available are welcome to join for camaraderie and free wings (buy your own beverage).
A faculty member led discussion on the war in Ukraine will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 8 in the School of Nursing Building 196. All students and employees are invited to attend.
The Student Sustainability Club is having a meeting at 5 p.m. on March 8 to discuss plans for the Eco-challenge and Earth Day.
The International Women’s Day Committee invites members of the La Crosse community and beyond to a virtual celebration of International Women’s Day on Tuesday, March 8 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The celebration will consist of a panel discussion with a special emphasis on how women are celebrated in their country as well as their experiences in both their country of origin and the U.S. Panelists include Sandra Mpemwangi Balangoy representing Congo, Oresta Felts representing Ukraine, and Thanh Bui-Duquette representing Vietnam. This year’s celebration will take place via Zoom and is free to the public. Prior registration is suggested; Visit the following website to register for the event: https://wisconsin-edu.zoom.us/j/98446563370.
In addition community members are invited to join together in the Fine Arts Center Kwik Trip Hospitality Suite 116 on March 8 for two events: Drinking Water Learning Circle from noon–1:30 p.m. to learn more about drinking water from women’s work in the field and A Focus on Women in Science from 3–4:30 p.m. with Abbie Church, Christina O’Neill, and Prasanthi Thatavarthy.
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 today, 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.
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.
Notices:
Employees: A graduate student is conducting research to determine the impact of remote/flexible work opportunities on employee engagement and retention in higher education. This short, anonymous survey should take no longer than 5–7 minutes to complete. Your participation is appreciated. The survey can be taken at: https://viterbo.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9XfFn2OxRJcCt02.
The university forum originally scheduled for Tuesday, March 8 has been cancelled. The calendar invite was cancelled when the Vision 2027 presentation was scheduled.
Applications are now open to students of color for the Viterbo Advancement Diversity Summer 2022 paid internship. Student interns receive a $2,000 summer stipend and a $3,000 scholarship in exchange for 400 hours of work over 10 summer weeks. Housing will be provided, if needed, at no cost. Find more information on Handshake at: https://viterbo.joinhandshake.com/jobs/6099553/share_preview. Contact argostonczik@viterbo.edu with application questions.