Tuesday, Oct. 20
1–2 p.m. Writing Assistance Helpline. Use this link.
2–5 p.m. Fresh Check Day – Mathy Center Middle Court. There will be music, games, snacks, and various fun prizes. Everyone welcome.
6 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration – San Damiano Chapel
7 p.m. Mass – San Damiano Chapel
Transfer Appreciation Event Instagram Takeover: Follow the Instagram Takeover @viterbouniversity and enter to win the daily drawing. Today’s Transfer Trivia: Viterbo welcomed 94 new transfer students to on campus traditional majors for the fall 2020 semester.
Coming Up:
Health Services will hold flu clinics Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 5–6 p.m. in the Hawk’s Nest and Thursday, Oct. 22 in Murphy Center 414 from 9–10:30 a.m. Cost is $7 for students and $17 for employees. If employees have Viterbo insurance, the cost of the shot can be billed to insurance. Those students in TRIO will have their shots covered by the program. This year it is even more important to receive your flu shot.
Art Olympics Oct.26– Nov. 1. Did you know that experiencing art can have a positive impact on our mental health wellbeing? The Viterbo Recreation and Leadership department is offering a series of artistic activities to encourage students to use art as a therapeutic tool and improve mental health wellbeing. Mandala coloring, String painting, DIY Candle Lampshade, Drawing, Art Trivia and an opportunity to win prizes are offered. The more activities you participate in, the more chances to win. One participation is equal to a ticket for the final ruffle for the prizes. Register here. Contact Christina Repa at crepa68509@viterbo.edu with any questions.
Halloween Bean Bag Tournament Wednesday, Oct. 28. Teams of two should register by noon on Tuesday, Oct. 27. There will be a costume contest and prizes available to the top finishers.
Viterbo Employees: Join Amanda Goodenough, director of campus climate at UW-L, for her presentation “Cultural Humility: Moving Beyond Cultural Competence to Advance Equity and Social Justice” Thursday, Nov. 19 from 3–4:40 p.m. Register at https://viterbo.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUrc-qoqjgjE9XkYrYS8AyqSYszWHQgBs0c. Find the presentation abstract on Viterbo’s Social Justice and Equity Events page.
Notices:
A group from Viterbo will meet at the Prayer Garden in Assisi Courtyard at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21 to walk to City Hall together. If you are interested in joining the group going to City Hall Wednesday or would like assistance voting early fill out this short form.
Viterbo Votes Tip of the Week: Did you know that early voting in Wisconsin starts today? Skip the Election Day lines, and register and vote in the same visit to City Hall between Oct. 20–30. Visit www.viterbo.edu/voting to make sure you have everything you need to vote, including your signed Viterbo student ID if you plan on using it as your voter ID, before walking or riding the (free) city bus down to City Hall at 400 La Crosse St. Have questions or want someone to take a look at your materials to make sure you have all of the required documents and information? Stop by the Student Affairs Office in Murphy Center 224.
Viterbo employees are invited to be Election Day guides. Nov. 3 is election day and we want to ensure excellent voter turnout for the Viterbo community. By signing up for a time slot you will meet Viterbo students at the clocktower and walk on campus students to their polling place or assist off-campus students in locating their off campus polling location. Sign up HERE by Wednesday, Oct. 28.
The Franciscan Spirituality Center is hosting an election discussion series and everyone is welcome to participate. Click for the schedule of events.
Everyone is asked to close their windows in their office or on campus residence to help save energy. Contact physical plant if you need assistance.
Service Saturdays Student Leader, apply today: Looking to give back to the Viterbo and local community in meaningful ways? There is one vacant Service Saturdays Student Leader position available to start in Jan. 2021. CLICK HERE to access the application and to learn more about the position. The application deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 9 a.m.
Viterbo Rings December Service Saturday: On Saturday, Dec. 5, Viterbo will take over all the Salvation Army Red Kettle bell-ringing locations across the county. Groups are needed to “adopt” a site on that day, committing to staffing the shifts with at least one person from 10 a.m.–8 p.m. If you’re part of a Viterbo-affiliated group (student org, academic department, or a team of employees), email Colin with your interest in adopting a site by Nov. 2.