Tuesday, Nov. 30

12:15–12:45 p.m. Employee Chair Yoga Session – BRC 123

3:30–4:30 Faculty Development Committee Brainstorming Session – RCE 134 – Come ready to share concerns and/or solutions, especially as they relate to student readiness for college and to mental health issues on campus.

6 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration – San Damiano Chapel

7 p.m. Breaking Barriers Diversity Club Movie Night – Diversity Lounge, MRC 579

7 p.m. Student Mass – San Damiano Chapel

Coming up:

All are invited to register now for the new NetworkNite @ VU event held on Tuesday, Dec. 7 from 5:30–7 p.m. at the Brophy Center Commons. Event registration is free and will provide networking opportunities and a panel discussion on “Lessons Never Taught: The Most Important Lesson from Outside the Classroom” from nonprofit, business, and health care leaders from the community. Light refreshments served during networking. Register to attend at www.tinyurl.com/NetworkNiteVU.

Franciscan Footsteps: A Vocation Workshop: All faculty and staff that work directly with students are invited to participate in a retreat on Thursday, Dec. 2 from 2:30–4:30 p.m. to learn about calling, vocation, and how to implement the ideas in their everyday work with students. The retreat will be held in Reinhart 134. Registration is required to attend. Contact zodeboer@viterbo.edu to reserve your spot.

There is an opportunity to share with children in the La Crosse community this holiday season through the Salvation Army’s Angel Giving Tree. Tags for children have been placed on the Christmas tree in the Murphy Center Vinger Lobby. All gifts are asked to be placed in a gift bag with the tag attached and brought back to the tree by 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 7.  For more information contact Chris Sanger, ext. 3070.

All are welcome to attend an inclusive discussion on embracing critical feedback on racism in the modern world using the book Waking Up White on Wednesday, Dec. 1 from 6–7:30 p.m. in BRC 124. Pick up a book prior to the event in Murphy 371. (Note: having finished the book is not required to attend.) Co-sponsored by the new VU Book Club.

The Viterbo community is invited to attend the DNP Final Defense of Robin Haugh in NRC 202 at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 1. The presentation is titled “Implementing an Interprofessional Wound Care Collaboration Model in a Rural Health Organization.” Those interested in attending in person or via Zoom should contact Michele Merten at mmmerten@viterbo.edu.

All employees and the special children in their lives are invited to the Alumni Children’s Christmas Party, Saturday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m.–noon in the Fine Arts Center FSPA Lobby. Join the young and young at heart for some Christmas carols, photo with Santa, face painting, crafts, refreshments, and more. Face masks are required. Register online or call 608-796-3076. Contact kaduerwachter@viterbo.edu for questions.

Notices:

Thank you to all students who completed the 2021 Academic Advising Perception Inventory – this feedback is sincerely appreciated. Congratulations to the three randomly selected prize winners: Samantha Fossali, Peter Fuller, and Mallory Eversman.

Follow the women’s volleyball team at the national tournament.