Monday, Oct. 18
9:30 a.m. – Paper timecards (if you are still required to submit them) are due – Payroll Office, room 201
Noon – Electronic timecard approval must be completed by supervisors
1–3 p.m. – Transfer Student Appreciation Kick-Off Event – Nursing Center Lobby – Stop by for a chance to win a prize, receive a free goodie bag, helpful information, and a transfer student pin. Get your picture taken with Vic the V-Hawk as a memento of your time at Viterbo.
6 p.m. – Table of Plenty: Supper and Scripture – Campus Ministry
6:15 p.m. – Consumer Genetic Testing Presentation – NRC 203
Coming up:
A University Forum for employees will be held held on Tuesday, Oct. 19 3:30–4:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center Main Theatre.
Everyone is welcome to view and experience the powerful Remembering Our Fallen memorial exhibit on display during daylight hours in Assisi Courtyard Wednesday, Oct. 20–Sunday, Oct. 24. An opening ceremony will be held at noon Oct. 20. The exhibit will close with a blessing at 5 p.m. Oct. 24. The Remembering Our Fallen memorial includes 34 Tribute Towers with the photos of more than 5,000 men and women who perished during the War on Terror since Sept. 11, 2001.
The Viterbo community is invited to attend the virtual event “Getting to Know Our Afghan Neighbors” on Tuesday, Oct. 19 from 6–7:30 p.m. The presentation will feature Genevieve Levy, a district director with the California State Assembly who has worked extensively with Afghan populations, and Nemat Sadat, a legal secretary with the Sacramento District Attorney’s Office who has worked as a translator, cultural advisor, and refugee resettlement coordinator. They will discuss a variety of topics related to U.S. refugee resettlement programs, including special immigrant visas and tips for how community members can interact with newcomers from Afghanistan. To access a live stream of the event, visit www.viterbo.edu/afghansupport. Within a week of the presentation, a recording will be posted on the same page. In addition, in-person live stream viewing events will be hosted at Western Technical College in Tomah (Community Room, 120 E. Milwaukee St.) and at Viterbo University (Reinhart Center 134). Seating is limited, and masks are required.
All are welcome to attend Theology on (root beer) Tap, Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. in the San Damiano Chapel. Join the religious studies and theology department as they welcome Meghan Mazzola who will be discussing her book “Faith Over Fear: Learning to Trust God Through Your Transition to College.” Free root beer floats to follow.
The Viterbo community is invited to attend the DNP final defense of Jenna Brinkman on Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. in NRC 195. The presentation is titled “Preoperative Dose of Gabapentin and Opioid Requirements After Total Knee Arthroplasty.” Contact Michele Merten at mmmerten@viterbo.edu to attend virtually or in person.
The recreation department is hosting a 5-on-5 Dodgeball Tournament on Wednesday, Oct. 20 starting at 7:15 p.m. at the Mathy Center. Registration is now open and closes tonight at 8 p.m. Register on IMLeagues.
The federal government is offering a Financial Aid “Bootcamp” Webinar on Oct. 19 and Oct. 21. Go online at https://web.cvent.com/event/c15eebe6-88c3-4b09-ae30-641b3dfb69a0/summary to register for this free event.
Health Services will hold a flu shot clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 19 from 4–6 p.m. in the Student Union. Cost is $8 for students, $18 for employees. Employees on the Viterbo insurance plan will have the injection billed to their insurance. Students in TRIO will have the cost covered. For questions call health services at 796-3806.
Viterbo will host a blood drive on Tuesday, Oct. 19 from 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center Lobby. Schedule an appointment to be a priority donor online at bit.ly/viterbooct19 or call 877-232-4376. Walk-ins welcomed, appointments encouraged.
Notices:
Timecards can be dropped off or emailed to the Payroll Department to the following individuals: amschmitz@viterbo.edu (staff timecards) or vlwolfe@viterbo.edu (student timecards).
The financial aid office will be closed on Wednesday, Oct. 20from 9–11 a.m. for computer training. Items may be dropped off during this time at the business office cashier’s window.
This week is National Transfer Student Appreciation Week. If you see a student wearing an “I am a transfer student” button, thank them for being part of our university family and encourage them to participate in transfer events this week.
Today’s Transfer Trivia: How many of our fall 2021 students joined our community as a transfer student? 30% of new fall 2021 students are transfer students—welcome.
The 2021 Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony is available for viewing. Also available are photos from Viterbo Days 2021 weekend: the Fine Arts Center Gala, Lysistrata, Viterbo Days 2021, and the 50th Anniversary Class celebratory slideshow.