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Sister Lucy Slinger
Sister Lucy Slinger Dedicated to Lifelong Environmental Mission

Many a Viterbo University student has gained a sense of environmental responsibility from lessons taught by Lucy Slinger, FSPA ’73, ’06. The roots of her own green sensibility were an accident of birth.

For Andrew Sobkowiak, Viterbo Sparked Sustainability Quest
Andrew Sobkowiak '16 came to Viterbo University with an interest in environmental sustainability, but he graduated with a determination to have an impact. He now works at Prairie Moon Nursery in Winona, Minn., promoting biodiversity by helping a wide range of clients in their quests to ensure native prairie plants thrive.
Maggie Triska
Viterbo Put Maggie Triska on Path to Career in Wildlife Habitat Research
Initially on a path to becoming a medical researcher, taking environmental classes at Viterbo showed Maggie Triska '06 a different opportunity that fit with her love of the outdoors. She became a wildlife habitat researcher, with experiences all over the world, from Australia to far northern Canada to Botswana.
Steve Marking
Steve Marking Uses Musical, Artistic Talents to Tell River Stories

Viterbo University has built a reputation as an institution that values environmental stewardship, but Steven Marking ’86 came to Viterbo with a fully developed conservation ethic. Growing up on Brice Prairie, he had a great teacher: his father, Leif, a founding member of the Brice Prairie Conservation Association and widely known for his bluebird house project.

VU Today March 29

Monday, March 29

Noon Baseball vs. Presentation College – Outdoor Athletics Complex. Doubleheader.

1–2 p.m. Writing Assistance Helpline. Use this link.

2 p.m. Softball vs. Presentation College – Outdoor Athletics Complex. Doubleheader.

VU Today March 26

Friday, March 26

Noon Mass – San Damiano Chapel. Followed by the Office of the Passion of Saint Francis.

1:30–3 p.m. Plastic Bag Upcycle Project Work – Hawk’s Nest. All students welcome.

VU Today March 25

Thursday, March 25

8 a.m.–1 p.m. Take the 30 Pledge to go Green Eco-Challenge – Between Murphy Center and the Varsity Athletics Center. Bring your phone.

9–11 a.m. Morning MUG – Campus Ministry

Noon Mass – San Damiano Chapel

VU Today March 24

Wednesday, March 24

10 a.m.–4 p.m. DNP Students Project Defenses and Proposals. The Viterbo community is welcome to attend. Click for the full schedule.

Noon Mass – San Damiano Chapel

Learn More About the Holocaust
Watch the D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership Lecture featuring Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss on Facebook Live today at Noon, and then learn more about the Holocaust with the library's LibGuide.
VU Today March 23

Tuesday, March 23

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Craft thoughtful cards for some of the Sisters living in St. Rose Convent – Hawk’s Nest. All students welcome.

1–2 p.m. Writing Assistance Helpline. Use this link.

6 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration – San Damiano Chapel

6–7:30 p.m. March Madness Speed Mock Interview