Wednesday, Sept. 30
Noon Mass – San Damiano Chapel
7 p.m. Theology on (Rootbeer) Tap – via Zoom at https://viterbo.zoom.us/j/94279586999. Michael Lopez-Kaley will discuss the U.S. Catholic Bishop’s document “Faithful Citizenship” and how a faith Christian should approach the upcoming presidential election.
9 p.m. Taize Prayer – San Damiano Chapel
Mary Ann Gschwind, FSPA, will present “The Story of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration” at noon Tuesday, Oct. 6 on Facebook Live. The presentation is sponsored by the D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership and will be part of Viterbo University’s St. Francis Week and the Mayo Clinic Health System’s annual Heritage Days celebration.
The Mathy Center reopens today. Hours are 7 a.m.– 7 p.m. Wednesday–Thursday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Revised fall hours will begin on Monday, Oct. 5 and are posted on the website.
Are you a student interested in promoting social justice and equity at Viterbo? If so, join the Breaking Barriers Diversity Club. Email Michelle Pinzl at mmpinzl@viterbo.edu or Megan Pierce at mkpierce@viterbo.edu for more information.
Applications are now being accepted for paid positions on the Lumen staff: arts and entertainment editor and social media editor. Students from all majors are encouraged to apply. If you are interested in these either of these or a freelance writing position, contact faculty member Jackie Herbers for an application.
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.
On Oct. 8 from noon–3 p.m., Career Services will host Future Fest: Careers and Connections, Virtually, Viterbo's all-in-one virtual career fair. FutureFest features healthcare and human services employers from a variety of local industries, as well as graduate schools. Even if you aren't currently job or internship searching, all students and alumni are encouraged to attend to network with professional contacts. Participans will have the opportunity to have face time with recruiters individually or in small groups. The full list of employers is located here.
Join Career Services Thursday, Oct. 1 from 7–8:30 p.m. for Prepare for the Fair (hosted on Handshake). Receive tips for preparing your resume, creating your Handshake profile, and preparing your “elevator pitch” for meeting with employers. Contact Alyssa Gostonczik, argostonczik@viterbo.edu, or Jenna Eichberger, jmeichberger@viterbo.edu, for questions.
Friday, Oct. 2 at 8 p.m. is the first meeting of Love Out Loud, a student prayer organization focused on combatting racism. Sponsored by Campus Ministry, this is a space for students of faith engaged in anti-racist work to seek justice, reconciliation, and healing. Meet in San Damiano Chapel. All are welcome.
Employees: Michelle Pinzl will host the next workshop/session aiming to continue conversations around social justice and equity at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6. The presentation, “Exploring Our Communities through the Lens of Critical Race Theory,” is intended to build on the information shared during in-service. Explore policies and protocols that colleagues would like to bring to the table to examine and revise as efforts continue to combat racism and injustice. Email Michelle to register and receive the Zoom link.
Getting vaccinated for the flu by Halloween is highly recommended this year. Viterbo Health Services will be offering flu vaccines to students and employees on Thursday, Oct. 1 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. in the small tent between Brophy Center and the School of Nursing Building; Friday, Oct. 2 from 9–11 a.m. in the large tent in Assisi Courtyard; and Thursday, Oct. 8 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. in the small tent between Brophy Center and the School of Nursing Building. If you are an employee with insurance through Viterbo, insurance will be billed for your vaccination. Otherwise, cost for employees is $17 and for students $7 (SGA will pay the remainder). If you are unable to make the clinic times, you can contact Health Services at 796-3806 to schedule an individual appointment. All persons who come to the clinic must wear a mask and maintain physical distance.
Vendors (clubs and organizations) are invited to participate in the Promise to Humanity farmers market hosted by the Viterbo Student Sustainability Club and the Environmental Responsibility Committee Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 3–6 p.m. in Assisi Courtyard. Email Karen Hurtgen for the registration form.