Lesley Stugelmayer talks with Gary Robbins, mental health counseling, at her retirement reception Dec. 10. Lesley, who received the title of Counselor Emeritus, has served at Viterbo since 1976. Her last day will be Wednesday, Jan. 6.

By Sue Danielson

Healthy Eating During the Holidays is Possible

The average American gains five or more pounds over the winter holidays each year. Here are some helpful ways to keeping those pounds off the scale:

The Viterbo community is invited to check out the beautiful Christmas trees in the annual Fine Arts Center Christmas Tree Trimming competition in the Fine Arts Center Atrium.

Viterbo has received a $134,570 grant to develop and establish a Franciscan Social Justice Youth Theology Institute.

Congratulate the members of the volleyball team, women’s soccer team, and cross country runner Sarah Gibson on their fantastic seasons at a Celebration of Champions event from noon–12:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15 in the Reinhart Center Board Room.

Guests enjoyed the music at the annual Alumni Children’s Christmas Party Dec. 5 in the Fine Arts Center Lobby. Click for more photos of the popular event, which is sponsored by the Viterbo Alumni Association.

Ninety-nine undergraduate students, 35 graduate degree students, and three associate degree students will be candidates for graduation at Viterbo University’s winter commencement ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 in the Fine Arts Center Main Theatre.

Holiday Spirit

The cabinet and deans join Joan and me in wishing you and your families a blessed Advent and very Merry Christmas. Likewise, I offer our seasonal greetings to those who celebrate other faith traditions at this time of the year.

Dec. 8, 2015

Contact Emily Dykman at 608-796-3703 or eadykman@viterbo.edu

VITERBO UNIVERSITY RECEIVES $134,570 LILLY ENDOWMENT INC. HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH THEOLOGY INITIATIVE GRANT

Viterbo University will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24–Sunday, Jan. 3. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.