Thursday, Oct. 8
8:30 a.m. Free fresh vegetables – Fine Arts Center Parking Lot. Courtesy of Board of Trustees member Kent Handel. Bring your own bag.
9–11 a.m. Campus Ministry Thursday Morning M-U-G (Mingle - Unwind - Gather) – Campus Ministry Building (yellow house by the chapel.) There will be free coffee and prepackaged breakfast items along with some good, socially-distanced conversation.
11 a.m.–2 p.m. Flu Shot Clinic – Brophy Center 123
Noon Mass – San Damiano Chapel
Noon–3 p.m. Career Services Future Fest: Careers and Connections, Virtually Career Fair. Viterbo's all-in-one virtual career fair.
3:30–5 p.m. Faculty Promotion and Tenure Informational Meeting – https://viterbo.zoom.us/j/96167321888. Meeting ID: 961 6732 1888
6 p.m. Spanish Club Meeting – School of Nursing Building 195. Learn more about what they do and how you can get involved. Knowing Spanish is not required and all are welcome.
9 p.m. Praise and Worship – San Damiano Chapel. Everyone welcome.
Weekends at VU will be hosting Virtual Trivia and a Tie Dye mask making this weekend. Visit https://www.viterbo.edu/weekends-vu for more information on the events and to sign up.
Today is Viterbo’s Day of Giving. If you have not yet made a give and would like to learn more visit dayofgiving.viterbo.edu. Visit the courtyard between noon–2 p.m. to grab a cookie to-go in celebration of this community.
Students interested in a short term study abroad experience in Spain this summer are encouraged to apply by Nov. 1. Contact Brianna Rice at bkrice@viterbo.edu for more information.
Fire drills will occur in all campus buildings sometime between 10 a.m–noon Monday, Oct. 12. When the fire alarm sounds you should evacuate the building, closing doors and any open windows as you leave. Proceed to the building’s designated outdoor rally point, wear your mask, and social distance. Do no return to the building until advised to do so by drill evaluators. Contact Adam Malin at 608-796-3913 or ammalin@viterbo.edu with any questions or concerns.
Viterbo's ASL Club will be meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m. Oct. 13. Attend for an open discussion about deaf culture and communities. All are welcome (no ASL knowledge required). Join Zoom Meeting https://viterbo.zoom.us/j/99746432339 Meeting ID: 997 4643 2339
Today is National Depression Screening Day. Counseling Services invites you to take charge of your mental health and learn about valuable resources on campus and in the community. Fill out a confidential screening questionnaire via Ulifeline (http://www.ulifeline.org/Viterbo) for a chance to win a basket of stress relief goodies. To enter for a chance to win, send an email to Counseling Services at counseling@viterbo.edu confirming your completion of at least one screening tool via Ulifeline and your name will be put into a drawing.
The Viterbo community is invited to attend a virtual Viterbo Days Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9. Be inspired by alumni who exemplify Franciscan values. Register for the ceremony Zoom Link and find out more about Viterbo Days live events and featured on-demand events and tours. Contact Kathy Duerwachter at kaduerwachter@viterbo.edu or 608-796-3072 with questions.
Love Out Loud anti-racist prayer group will meet Friday, Oct. 9 at 8 p.m. in San Damiano Chapel. This is a place for students of faith to seek racial healing and reconciliation.
Seeking Student Feedback: The Social Justice and Equity Committee is seeking student feedback regarding a variety of social justice and equity topics. Each week students will be asked a question and encouraged to fill out a short form to have their voice heard. If you want to process or share your feedback face to face there will be an open office hour on Friday, Oct. 9 from 3–4 p.m. with Megan, the director of International and Intercultural Student Success. Every week you provide feedback your name will be entered in a drawing to win gift cards to local establishments including Pearl Street Books, Moka, Iguana's, and Hmong's Golden Eggroll. Click HERE to access Week 3 SJE Question of the Week.
“The Trouble with My Name,” a performance by professor, author, and actor Javier Ávila will be broadcast via Zoom at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12 for both the Viterbo University and La Crosse communities in celebration of the Hispanic Heritage Month 2020. To view this free event live on Zoom, email lasp@viterbo.edu to request the registration link.
If you are looking to register to vote or have questions about the voting process or anything else voting related, stop by the Viterbo Votes! table located in front of Murphy Center on Monday, Oct. 12 from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Students: Visit Ferguson’s Apple Orchard. On Saturday, Oct. 10, from 1–3 p.m., Global Connections Club will provide a free entrance ticket to the orchard. Transportation will be provided to the first five individuals who sign up here. Contact Jessie Benson at jbenso66870@viterbo.edu with any questions.
Application Process for the Professional Nursing Sequence – Information Sessions – All students planning to apply to the Professional Nursing Sequence for Spring of 2021 (applying this December) should attend one of the following virtual sessions. Thursday, Oct. 8 from 2–2:30 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting: https://viterbo.zoom.us/j/91327472933?pwd=cGRzYlh2cm5LdSs1VktCQU01bTJvUT09 Meeting ID: 913 2747 2933. Passcode: 828100. Friday, Oct. 9 from 11:10-11:40 a.m. Join Zoom Meeting: https://viterbo.zoom.us/j/96044524849?pwd=N1l1RU0zeTNQbUZhV2FrSVhkbUFpZz09 Meeting ID: 960 4452 4849. Passcode: 056270. Questions? Contact, Nicole Weydt, HRSA NURSES Grant Coordinator at naweydt@viterbo.edu or Danielle Kenitz, Academic Advisor at dkkenitz@viterbo.edu