Wednesday, Oct. 12
11 a.m. Mass – St. Rose Convent
4:45 p.m. Strong Nation – Mathy Center Multipurpose Room – Register here.
5 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration – San Damiano Chapel
6 p.m. Community Mass – San Damiano Chapel
6 p.m. Celebrating the Driftless: Reception, Live Music, and Film Screenings – Fine Arts Center Main Theatre
7 p.m. Franciscan Lecture with Sr. Margaret Carney – San Damiano Chapel
7 p.m. Women’s Volleyball vs. Waldorf – Varsity Athletics Center
7 p.m. Yoga and Meditation – Mathy Center Multipurpose Room – Register here.
Coming up:
Join graduate admissions and the MBA/MASL Alumni Chapter for the next NetworkNite at VU event series for an evening of networking and a mini-master class on improving communication in a crisis on Oct. 18, 6–7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center FSPA Lobby. Juan Jimenez ’01, ‘06, associate dean of general studies and services at Western Technical College, will share his communications expertise in a presentation for business and organizational leaders. Professionals and leaders from all backgrounds and experience levels are encouraged to attend including faculty and staff. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and cash bar. Register online by Oct. 13.
The Viterbo community is invited to watch the Inauguration Games Kickball Tournament on Thursday, Oct. 13 from 3–7 p.m. in Assisi Courtyard. There will be food, games, caricatures, a bounce house, pumpkin painting, and other activities for the whole family to enjoy. If you are interested in volunteering for this event email cgburnsgilbert@viterbo.edu.
Join WAVU and the recreation department and Learn to Curl for free on Sunday, Oct. 30 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. Registration closes on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 8 p.m.
On Thursday, Oct. 13 from 7–8 p.m., in RCE 132, the sustainability club will discuss how our Ukraine donation will help doctors and nurses there, help the people of Ukraine. Guest Speaker Adam Karkora.
The Viterbo community is invited to a poetry reading by Oscar Mireles on Thursday, Oct. 13, 1–2 p.m. in MRC 570. Oscar Mireles is a published poet, editor, and educator. Mireles’ poetry has been published in over 50 different publications. He is the editor of three anthologies titled I Didn’t Know There Were Latinos in Wisconsin, the most recent one published in 2014. Oscar has also been the executive director of Omega School for the past 22 years. He is currently associate executive director at Centro de la Comunidad Unida/United Community Center (UCC) in Milwaukee.
National Transfer Student Week is Oct. 17–Oct. 21. Next week is a week dedicated to celebrating and appreciating our transfer students for choosing Viterbo to be their new home. Watch your email, VU Today, and social media (Instagram, Facebook) for daily events and updates.
Have you had a chance to use the new Echo360 video platform? An “advanced” session will be offered on Thursday, Oct. 13 from 3:30–4:30 p.m. via Zoom. Topics will include polling (quizzing), analytics, advanced editing, and the student experience in an EchoVideo course (notes, study guide, Q & A). For more information or to request a Zoom invite, email Gregg Hilker (gfhilker@viterbo.edu).
Notices:
Viterbo University offices will be closed between 1–4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14 to attend the Inauguration of President Rick Trietley. Normal hours will resume on Monday.
View photos from Viterbo Days 2022 on Flickr.
As part of the week long celebration of our new president at Viterbo students, faculty, and staff are invited to submit a prayer/hope/desire for Viterbo University and or Rick Trietley. Participants can do so by writing their thought on a slip of paper and placing it in the FSPA Prayer Wheel, located in the FSPA Prayer Garden. Submissions will be received on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday this week. Prayers will be collected and presented on Thursday, Oct. 13 to the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration. Slips of paper and pencils can be found in the mailbox at the Prayer Wheel Shelter.
Today is the last day to register for Inauguration Service Saturday on Oct. 15.
The deadline for the May 2023 VUSM 205A: Living in a Diverse World Away: Thailand Immersion has been extended. The class will be focused on Hmong history and culture. Application forms are available on the study abroad webpage and can be brought to NRC 423.