Tuesday, March 9
7:30–11:30 a.m. Donut and Coffee Social for Military Aligned Students – Fine Arts Center FSPA Lobby
1–2 p.m. Writing Assistance Helpline. Use this link.
6 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration – San Damiano Chapel
6 p.m. Identities Project Panel Conversation exploring the difference between facts, fake news, and click-bait. Register for the virtual event HERE
7 p.m. Mass – San Damiano Chapel
7 p.m. Breaking Barriers Diversity Club Meeting – School of Nursing Building 195. Everyone welcome.
Coming Up:
Employees: RSVP for the St. Patrick's soup lunch by Friday at 9 a.m. if you plan to attend. Contact Anouk Goreta with questions.
A virtual Opioid and Behavioral Health Summit will be hosted on Friday, March 12. The Viterbo VOICE (Vital Opioid Instruction through Community-based Experiential Training) Initiative is hosting the Summit along with the local Alliance to Heal project. Topics on the agenda cover the cycle of addiction, recovery stories and stigma, health equity for the homeless, and more. The summit is free and open to all. Continuing education credits are available for participants in the summit. The summit runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information or to register, visit www.viterbo.edu/voice-summit.
Environmental Health, Human Health and Ecosystems: Do you have an interest in improving/protecting/learning more about the environment or wish you could incorporate more environmental awareness into the classroom and/or at home? Attend an environmental interest meeting Tuesday, March 16 from 5–6 p.m. via Zoom. Register in advance at https://viterbo.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqcuupqjgjE9B0J-LdYO2BPhxbRQH_BI9C This is open to all faculty and staff with any interest in environmental health topics. Contact Cameron Kiersch cjkiersch@viterbo.edu or Michele Merten mmmerten@viterbo.edu with questions.
Community Connections: Talk about what has changed over the past year, what was missed, and explore ways to approach the changes that lie ahead Wednesday, March 10 from 6–6:30 p.m. via Zoom. The session is facilitated by Mariah Smith, Masters in Mental Health Counseling student and is sponsored by Viterbo Recreation, Masters in Mental Health Counseling program, and Counseling Services. The Student Zoom link is: https://viterbo.zoom.us/j/93262394150
Mindful Connections. Have you wanted to try meditation but didn't know where to start? Attend a brief introductory session to see how quieting your mind through meditation, even for a few minutes, can be helpful in daily living, both in and out of the workplace. Wednesday, March 10 at 3 p.m. via Zoom. The session is facilitated by Mariah Smith, Masters in Mental Health Counseling student and is sponsored by Viterbo Recreation, Masters in Mental Health Counseling program, and Counseling Services. The Staff Zoom is: https://viterbo.zoom.us/j/91959707986
NetVUE will gather online for the 2021 NetVUE UnConference (March 19-21). All sessions are free to any member of the staff, faculty, or administration of Viterbo. For more information about NetVUE or to register, visit the VU NetVUE News SharePoint page.
The Student Sustainability Club is promoting 2021 Wisconsin Water Week “Navigating in Turbulent Times” by inviting everyone to attend some of the virtual presentations from the Driftless Region (south western Wisconsin). If you are unable to pay, contact Karen Hurtgen kghurtgen@viterbo.edu and the Club will cover your admission cost.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students will present their DNP project proposal or final defenses Wednesday, March 10 and the Viterbo community is invited to attend. Click for more information.
Notices:
Congratulations to Viterbo faculty member Tom Thibodeau, who received 2021 Community Service Award from La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce. https://www.news8000.com/viterbo-universitys-tom-thibodeau-receives-2021-community-service-award-from-la-crosse-area-chamber/
Complete this short survey to help identify Viterbo University students’ knowledge on the dietary guidelines for Americans and their preferred platform of nutrition education. All responses will be kept anonymous. This survey will take you less than 5 minutes to complete. Email Katrina Johnson at kjohns75338@viterbo.edu or Audrey Schwieder at aschwi70547@viterbo.edu with any questions. http://viterbo.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cx2rS4H12oni9RI
Career Services’ Tip o’ the Day: Getting geared up for an interview? You need to practice first. Prepare by using the Interview Stream software that will allow you to do a mock interview in the privacy of your own home. You can even record it and request feedback. Let the Career Services staff help you ace that next interview.
COVID-19 has continued to affect college-aged students in numerous ways. Students are researching how food availability has affected college students during campus closures. This survey is anonymous, and the data received will help researchers understand the need for both continued and new advertisement and support of the Viterbo food pantries. Questions may be directed to Sierra Harper-Beutel at sharpe69068@viterbo.eduand Hannah O'Kane at hokane71369@viterbo.edu. Take the survey.
Beginning Monday, March 15, all campus academic buildings will be Viterbo ID access only beginning at 6:30 p.m. Monday–Friday. Students will have card access from 6:30–11 p.m. On weekends, the academic buildings will be closed with card access only from 7 a.m.–11 p.m. The library is already only accessible with a Viterbo ID. If you need an ID, email Dawn Popp in the physical plant office at dmpopp@viterbo.edu. IDs can be created by emailing a photo.
A VUSM 300 class is exploring homelessness as part of their coursework. The students invite you to learn more about homelessness locally and, if interested, sign the petition to end homelessness in La Crosse by 2025. https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/housing-first-end-homelessness-in-la-crosse-by-2025