Wednesday, Oct. 13
9–11 a.m. – COVID-19 Pfizer Booster Clinic – Murphy 340
11:15 a.m. – Advising Neurodiverse Students Advisor Development Session – Murphy Center 346
Noon – Daily Mass – San Damiano Chapel
4:30–6:30 p.m. – Veteran Wings Night – Recovery Room
9 p.m. – Taize Prayer – Campus Ministry Main Lounge
Coming up:
The music department presents I Have a Song to Sing!, directed by Karla Hughes, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15 and Sunday, Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. in the Nola Starling Recital Hall. Enjoy this exploration of love through the perspective of Gilbert and Sullivan. Selections will include pieces from beloved, if lesser known, operettas such as Ruddigore, Yeomen of the Guard, and Princess Ida. Tickets are $16 for general admission, available at the box office.
Students are invited to the Social Work Club on Oct. 14 at 3:30 p.m. in Nursing 202. Everyone is welcome and pizza is included. For questions email acornf72798@viterbo.edu.
Upper-level biology students will be presenting a project on Consumer Genetic Testing on Monday, Oct. 18 at 6:15 p.m. in NRC 203. Watch this presentation to learn background, science, and ethics that have led to the development of modern consumer genetic testing.
The recreation department is hosting a 5-on-5 Dodgeball Tournament on Wednesday, Oct. 20 starting at 7:15 pm at the Mathy Center. Registration is now open and closes Monday, Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. Register on IMLeagues.
The recreation department is hosting a Spikeball tournament on Tuesday, Oct. 26 starting at 7:15 pm at the Mathy Center. Registration is now open and closes Sunday, Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. Register on IMLeagues.
Faculty with questions about promotion or tenure are invited to attend an informational meeting sponsored by faculty development and led by the P&T committee, on Thursday, Oct. 14, from 3:30–4:30 p.m. in MRC 416. For further information, contact Apryl Denny at aldenny@viterbo.edu.
Sigma Theta Tau Pi Phi chapter presents their fall event, “Supporting our New Grad RN’s – Finding Success when Entering the Workforce” on Oct. 14 from 3–5 p.m. in Assisi Courtyard. This meet/greet and educational session will feature a panel of Pi Phi board members discussing some of the most crucial skills new nurses should have as they enter the workforce, recommendations to increase stamina and vitality, and growth and development tips from experienced nurses. Lawn games, pizza, and socialization will follow the discussion. A limited number of free gifts will be available on a first-come first-serve basis. Come learn about Sigma, an organization dedicated to developing nurse leaders anywhere to improve health care everywhere.
Learn about forest bathing (Shinrin-yoku –– an emersion or bathing of the senses with mindfulness) and how to bring it indoors on Oct. 14 from 6–6:30 p.m. in Murphy 346. Forest bathing has been widely used in Japan and in Europe as a prescription for overcoming stress, anxiety, and depression, among other physiological ailments. Participants will be guided through an indoor forest bathing meditation. The session is facilitated by Michelle Floersch and Beth Walker Stephenson.
The application due date for the Spain study abroad program has been extended to Oct. 18. Drop off your application materials to the Hub for Student Success (Murphy 332), or email them to bkrice@viterbo.edu.
Today is the last day to sign up to serve on Make a Difference Day, Oct. 16, as Viterbo partners with UWL and Western. Students from all three campuses are invited to serve with Hamilton Elementary, GROW La Crosse, Habitat for Humanity, the FSPA Garden, Salvation Army, Boy Scouts, and more. CLICK HERE to sign up on UGetConnected.
Notices:
The Lumen is doing an article covering students who are unvaccinated. Students who are interested in participating should contact assistant editor Calum Sullivan at csulli71797@viterbo.edu. All names will be kept anonymous.