Tuesday, Sept. 28
11–2 p.m. – Annual Spaghetti Dinner Ticket Booth – Bookstore
6 p.m. – Eucharistic Adoration – San Damiano Chapel
6–7 p.m. – Global Connections Club – Diversity Lounge Murphy 579
7 p.m. – Student Mass – San Damiano Chapel
Coming up:
All Viterbo community members are welcome and encouraged to participate in the Franciscan Day of Service Learning and Social Justice on Tuesday, Oct. 5. Be sure to also check out all of the other events celebrating St. Francis Week.
Touchstone Magazine is Viterbo’s student-led art and literary magazine. Students interested in paid positions as literary editor or assistant literary editor should direct questions and/or send a resume and a letter describing their interest and qualifications to vlholtzwodzak@viterbo.edu. These are year-long positions with the bulk of the work taking place early spring semester. Application deadline is Friday, Oct. 8.
Employees are welcome to join Rick Trietley for a Conversations with the President session on Oct. 4 from 1–2 p.m. in the Hospitality Suite. These sessions are not required, but offer an opportunity for some employees to have individual and small group discussions with the president. The president will be available during these times and dates for employees to have one-on-one discussions, share good ideas, or employee concerns. No RSVP is necessary.
Health Services will be offering flu shots for students and employees on Wednesday, Sept. 29 from 9:30–11:30 a.m. in MRC 346 and Tuesday, Oct. 5 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. in Assisi Courtyard during Franny Fest. The cost for students is $8, as the Student Government Association will be covering the remaining $10. If cost is an issue students can contact Tina Johns at tmjohns@viterbo.edu for possible coverage through the student emergency fund. Employees who receive health insurance through the university will not be charged and insurance will be billed. For employees without university insurance the cost is $18. TRIO students will also be covered through their program. No appointments are necessary. For questions call health services at 608-796-3806. A COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine will also be offered at no charge.
“Supporting Afghan Evacuees: A Panel Discussion” will run from 7–8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, in the FSPA Lobby. The panelists will include Lt. Col. Erik Archer, UW-La Crosse professor of military science; Anthony Chergosky, UWL assistant professor of political science; and Roberto Partarrieu, executive director of Catholic Charities. Admission is free. Face masks are required.
The session will also be live streamed. Community members can find the link to the event by going to https://www.viterbo.edu/social-justice-and-equity/afghan-refugees-fort-mccoy. Western Technical College in Tomah will be hosting a viewing of the live stream in the Community Room, 120 E. Milwaukee St. Seating will be limited to 60 people, and face masks are required. The discussion is sponsored by UW-La Crosse, Viterbo University, and Western Technical College.
Employees and students are invited to the Help Desk Open House on Wednesday, Sept. 29 in Murphy Center 301, 2–5 p.m. This is an opportunity to stop by and meet IIT’s newly added Help Desk Technician, Jeff Auxier, and to see the remodeled space. Enjoy snacks, coffee, and a fun game for a chance at a prize.
Viterbo FAC Employee Season Packages: The Viterbo University Fine Arts Center (FAC) is excited to welcome patrons back for the 50th anniversary season. The 2021–22 On Stage brochure can be found at www.viterbo.edu/fine-arts-center. Discounted presenting series packages are available for Viterbo full-time, permanent part-time, and retired employees until Oct. 15. More info can be found in employee mailboxes or by calling the Viterbo Box Office at 608-796-3100 or stopping by in person (main floor of Viterbo FAC). The box office is open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Register for the online panel discussion, Latinx Journeys in Higher Education on Thursday, Oct. 7. This panel will share the experiences of several Latinx students and professionals in their higher education journey, and how they navigated both education and the market place across the years. All panelists live and work in the Midwest and work at both Viterbo and UWL. This is an event organized by English and World Languages and Latin American and Latinx minor as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. Registration is required.
All students and employees are invited to the Annual Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, Oct. 8 from 4:30–7:30 p.m. in the NRC Lobby. There will be a both outside the bookstore on campus to purchase tickets from 11–2 p.m. today. For questions email selber70560@viterbo.edu.