Wednesday, Oct. 5
11 a.m. Mass – St. Rose Convent
Noon Leadership at Noon with Nick Johnson – Fine Arts Center FSPA Lobby
12:30 p.m. Viterbo Community Bike Ride – NRC 195 – Contact Raghad Al-Khazraji ralkhazraji@viterbo.edu for questions
1–4 p.m. COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic – MRC 340 – Bring your vaccine card with you.
2–3:30 p.m. Veterans for Peace, Golden Rule Peace Boat Project – BRC 123
5 p.m. St. Francis Week Blessing of the Pets – Assisi Courtyard near Dancing Francis
5 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration – San Damiano Chapel
6 p.m. Community Evening Mass – San Damiano Chapel
Coming up:
The Viterbo community is invited to attend the Viterbo Days Alumni Awards Ceremony Friday, Oct. 7 at 4 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center Nola Starling Recital Hall. Be inspired by alumni who exemplify Franciscan values in their everyday lives. The 1972 alumni Marianette USO Tour group will perform a special number at the ceremony. A complimentary social takes place after the ceremony. Register here and check out the other events taking place over the weekend. A Livestream of the Distinguished Alumni event will be available along with a recording for those who cannot attend.
Celebrate President Trietley’s inauguration with a day of service on Oct. 15 for Inauguration Service Saturday. Click here to learn more and sign up. Registration ends Wednesday, Oct. 12.
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox performs Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Viterbo Fine Arts Center Main Theatre. The concert tour is a celebration of the greatest 20th Century musical genres, fused with the recognizable hits of our own modern era. Whether you're a vinyl aficionado or a TikTok fashionista, catch a ride with them for an unforgettable trip through 100 years of timeless music.
Viterbo’s Day of Giving is Thursday, Oct. 6. One day can make a huge impact on the lives of Viterbo’s students now and into the future. Visit dayofgiving.viterbo.edu anytime to give early, or visit the FSPA Lobby to show your support and watch the total soar. Any questions regarding this year's Day of Giving can be directed to Leah Achterberg.
Employees are welcome to stop by the “Murphy 2nd” Open House on Friday, Oct. 7 from 9–10 a.m. in the business office suite, MRC 214. Come mingle with members of the business office, registrar, and human resources. There is no better time than during St. Francis Week to celebrate hospitality and visit with the folks in that area. Donuts and coffee will be served.
Notices:
Photos from the Inclusion Center Ribbon Cutting and Franny Fest are available on Flickr.
Be an inauguration flag bearer: As part of the inauguration festivities on Friday, Oct. 14, there will be a procession of international flags representing the countries of Viterbo students, staff, and alumni. Seventy-four countries will be represented. Flag bearers are needed to honor the diversity of the Viterbo campus. If you are interested, complete this brief survey: https://viterbo.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_55yIrhvB0j7GYBg. The procession will gather in the Fine Arts Center Nola Starling Recital Hall at 1:30 p.m. and process outside (weather permitting) to the west entrance to the Main Theatre. The procession will begin about 1:50 p.m. so that the flags reach the theatre at the designated starting time of 2 p.m. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to participate in the flag procession. Faculty can wear their academic regalia and can sit with the faculty or the other flag bearers. More detailed instructions will be sent in the week leading up to the inauguration.