The Viterbo community enjoyed delicious homemade cupcakes courtesy of the members of the V-Hawks for Life Oct. 9. Pictured are students Amy Neuman, Molly Schmitz, Katherine Ross, Emily Bee, Brook White, Kersha Frawley, and Hunter Beggs.

Keith Knutson, history, discussed the recent U.S. Supreme Court’s Hobby Lobby case decision as part of Viterbo’s Constitution Day event Sept. 17. This year’s presentations examined the separation of church and state. Also presenting were Eric Weinberg and Samuel Scinta.

Viterbo community members made a human peace sign in Assisi Courtyard Sept. 16 as one of the many activities held for Peace Week. The activities were organized by the Viterbo Student Organization Advocating Human Rights.

The Viterbo community is invited to attend the Student Development Center Open House Wednesday, Sept. 3 from 3–5 p.m.

Meet and greet staff from campus safety, counseling services, health services, and the vice president of student development, enjoy refreshments, and tour the building.

Name: Crystal Lillge   

Position: Residence Life Community Coordinator

Education background: Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership from Carroll University; Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Concordia University

A graduate of West Salem High School in his or her senior year at Viterbo will be the beneficiary of a generous new scholarship named in memory of Jonathan Hinck.

Jonathan’s sister, Caroline, and her husband Kristjan Sells established the Jonathan H. Hinck Memorial Scholarship as a means to honor and celebrate his dedication to Viterbo University.

By Sue Danielson

August is National Immunization Awareness Month: Vaccines are not Just for Kids

National Save for Retirement Week is a national effort to raise public awareness about the importance of saving for retirement.

Thursday, Oct. 2

5:15 p.m. Transitus (Eve of St. Francis Day) Prayer Service – San Damiano Chapel

Friday, Oct. 3

11:15 a.m. Prelude music by the Viterbo Concert Choir, 9th Street Singers and Harp with Sister Malinda Gerke, FSPA – Maria Angelorum Chapel at St. Rose Convent