Fall Decorating

Members of the social work club decorated pumpkins and gourds for residents at Bethany St. Joseph Oct. 31. Pictured are students Hannah Johnson, Amanda Nordby, and Sara Grandy.

Viterbo to Present Marat/Sade Nov. 9–10, Nov. 15–18

Viterbo will present Marat/Sade or The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade Friday, Nov. 9–Saturday, Nov. 10 and Thursday, Nov. 15–Sunday, Nov. 18 in the Fine Arts Center La Croix Black Box Theatre.

Written in 1963 by Peter Weiss, Marat/Sade is a play within a play, set in the historical Charenton Asylum after the French Revolution and during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte. The inmates present a play, under the direction of fellow patient the notorious Marquis de Sade, that examines political extremism and the sometime dark side of history and nationalism.

Viterbo will present an Americanized version of the production, with the play set in the mind of an American and using American historical imagery and icons. The themes are very relevant to audiences today, said Dana McConnell, the Viterbo theatre and music theatre department faculty member who is directing the production.

“Marat/Sade reflects the despair many Americans feel about the political system,” McConnell said.

The play features a cast of 23, with many students in lead roles for the first time, McConnell said. The cast members have been researching and giving presentations on American history, both the good and the bad, to prepare.

“We’re hoping to provide a way into a conversation about who we are together,” McConnell said.

Marat/Sade is recommended for mature audiences. Performance times are 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9–10 and Nov. 15–17. The Nov. 18 show will be held at 2 p.m. Tickets are general admission seating and are available at the box office at ext. 3100 or visit www.viterbo.edu/tickets.

"Fifty Years After Vatican II" Presentation Nov. 11

Explore the important legacy of the Second Vatican Council with Monsignor Bernard McGarty as he presents “Fifty Years After Vatican II” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11 in the Fine Arts Center Main Theatre.

The event is free and open to the public.

Vatican II, opened by Pope John XXIII in 1962 and closed under Pope Paul VI in 1965, was designed to “open the windows of the church” as Pope John XXIII famously said, and to address relations between the Catholic Church and the modern world.

“We’ll examine the 16 documents of Vatican II, which had a major impact on the Catholic Church and the modern world,” Msgr. McGarty said.

Vatican II led to new outreach to all other faiths, a modernization of church liturgy and the increased participation of lay members, and an increased dialogue with the secular world. Pope Benedict XVI declared October 2012 to November 2013 a “Year a Faith” to mark the 50th anniversary of Vatican II.

Msgr. McGarty is Viterbo’s Visiting Scholar in Ecumenical Studies. He has presented well-attended lectures covering Islam and other faith traditions, the life of St. Paul, the separation of church and state, evolution, and he was the playwright of the dramatic production, Who is the Greatest American?

Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps Nov. 10

Enjoy Alfred Hitchcock’s classic comedy thriller, The 39 Steps, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 in the Viterbo University Fine Arts Center Main Theatre.

Winner of two Tony and Drama Desk Awards and London’s Oliver Award for Best New Comedy, Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps is Broadway’s longest-running comedy thriller. Performed by a cast of four, The 39 Steps is packed with laughs, thrills, and over 150 unique characters. It is presented by Windwood Productions, which represents a blend of mainstream theatrical properties that have been produced on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and in theatres around the world.

The 39 Steps is a fast-paced journey through Hitchcock’s classic 1935 film. It is the story of Richard Hannay’s flight from false accusation through a series of improbable adventures as he is pursued by the authorities. Will the true villains be exposed and our hero vindicated?

This performance is part of Viterbo’s NexStar Season and is sponsored in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board, with funds from the State of Wisconsin. WXOW TV 19 is the media sponsor and Candlewood Suites is the hotel sponsor.

Tickets are $26 for upper balcony seating. For more information or to order tickets, contact the Viterbo box office at ext. 3100 or visit www.viterbo.edu/tickets.

Nursing Career Fair
Nov. 15

The annual Nursing Career Fair will be held Thursday, Nov. 15 from noon–3:30 p.m. in the School of Nursing Building Lobby and room 195. Nurse recruiters from regional health care facilities will be on campus to share information about available internship and employment positions in their health care facilities.

All junior and senior nursing students are encouraged to attend the fair. It will provide opportunities to explore the job market, practice engaging in conversations with professional recruiters, and gather leads related to potential internships or nursing positions. First-year and second-year nursing students are invited to increase familiarity with career fairs and explore CNA and other caregiver positions at local facilities.

Students should bring copies of employer-ready resumes to the fair. Assistance in preparing resumes is available at a resume assistance session, in the School of Nursing Building room 202, Tuesday, Nov. 6 at 4 p.m.

Drop-in assistance is available at resume review booths, held from 3:30–5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7 and from 4–6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13 in the School of Nursing Building Lobby. Interested nursing students should bring a hard copy of their resume for critique by career services staff.

Zombie Chase for Place of Grace

The zombies were ready for the Zombie Chse for Place of Grace Oct. 30. The event was sponsored by TNT Club.

Health Corner

By Sue Danielson

The Lost the Art of Communication

It seems like our phones have become an extension of ourselves. We don’t go anywhere without them. They wake us up, we check our messages, carry it with us to the bathroom while we get ready for the day. They accompany us to work, sometimes providing GPS or traffic updates so we arrive on time. They provide us with the ability to communicate with anyone through any method of social media. The world and all the people in it at our fingertips. Sounds great, right? Convenience is very important.

Long gone are the days when people talked face-to-face with each other. They now live in a world filled with chirping text message alerts and the constant interruption of their ringing or vibrating cellphones. People have lost the skill and ability to interact with others verbally. With teenagers, this can limit their ability to build true friendships with their peers. It has also widened the generation gap, making it difficult to learn important lessons from those of older, more experienced generations, such as parents and grandparents.

Based on a recent study by Disney Mobile and Harris Interactive, which tracked the cellphone habits of children and teens ages 10–17, the following is some of the data collected:

• Forty-four percent said that text messaging is their primary form of communication—ranked even ahead of talking.
• During the summer, teens spend an average of three hours and 45 minutes per day talking and texting on their cellphones.
• Almost 50 percent admitted to text messaging while driving.
• Nearly two of three students acknowledge making calls and texting during class.
• Twenty-five percent of teens admit to “routinely” text messaging at the dinner table.

How do we keep the conversation going?

Before starting a meaningful conversation, it is important to recognize the most important step— have something to talk about. Ask yourself, what if every person in a room waited for someone else to talk to them? The result should be obvious. No one would ever meet new people or even begin a conversation. During conversation, people can not only hear responses from others, but also see how they are reacting to the conversation, thus decreasing the chance of misunderstandings of the content of the talk.

Health services and rec sports will be hosting a Lunch and Learn Friday, Nov. 16 on “The Lost Art of Communication.” For more information or to register, contact Sue Danielson at ext. 3806.

From the Library

By Jennifer Nelson

Fall 2012 Learning and Fellowship Series

The library is pleased to announce the return of the Learning and Fellowship series for fall 2012. These sessions provide an opportunity for you to share both ideas and fellowship with your colleagues while connecting with library staff, services, and expertise.

The last Learning and Fellowship session of the fall will focus on ebooks. Kim Olson-Kopp will present “Why can’t I get that on my Kindle? Ebooks for individuals and institutions.” Did you know that the library has access to over 85,000 ebooks? Olson-Kopp will demonstrate searching, accessing, viewing and downloading Viterbo ebooks. She will also discuss the differences between print and electronic book licensing and how those differences affect you as a consumer and how upcoming court cases could impact your consumer rights. This session will be held on Thursday, Nov. 8 from noon–1 p.m. in the Library Instruction Lab, Murphy Center room 238. Feel free to bring a bag lunch or snacks. RSVP to Jennifer Nelson at jnnelson@viterbo.edu.

Educause - Online

Library services, IIT, and Instructional Design are excited to present Educause – Online. Join us in attending Educause – Online in the Learning Commons, Murphy Center 248, Wednesday, Nov. 7–Friday, Nov. 9^, as your schedule permits. For the full schedule visit: http://www.viterbo.edu/iit.aspx?id=66817

University Forum Nov. 15

Early fall 2013 enrollment numbers, retention numbers, status of the Annual Trustees Opportunity Fund, and sharing some findings from the veteran’s task force are among the topics which will be discussed at the university forum set for 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15.The forum will be held in the School of Nursing Building Collins Auditorium. See the president's column in next week's Connections for more details.

Hospitality Committee Breakfast Nov. 6

Viterbo employees are invited to enjoy a breakfast of oatmeal with a variety of toppings, muffins, coffee, and juice, Tuesday, Nov. 6 from 7:30 a.m.–9 a.m. in the School of Nursing Lobby. Enjoy each other's company across from the fireplace as you eat your warm, delicious breakfast. The breakfast will be hosted by the members of the hospitality committee.

Resume Assistance Available

Career services will offer students additional assistance with resume preparation during Career Development Month in November. Resume Review Booths are scheduled for Wednesdays in Franny’s. Students may bring a hard copy of their resume for critique by staff at one of the following times:

• Wednesday, Nov. 7, 10–11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 14, 1–2:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 28, 3–4:30 p.m.

A resume assistance session is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. in Murphy Center room 348. This event will feature a presentation and discussion about preparing an employer-ready version of a resume.

Attend Educause Conference Online

What is the Educause Conference?

Library Services, IIT, and Instructional Design are excited to present Educause – Online. Feel free to attend Educause – Online in the Learning Commons, Murphy Center 248, Nov. 7–9 as your schedule permits. For the full schedule visit: http://www.viterbo.edu/iit.aspx?id=66817.

Flu Vaccine Still Available

Health services still has flu vaccine available. Vaccinations are $12 for employees and are free for students. Call ext. 3806 for an appointment.

Kwik Trip Story

Employees heard from John McHugh, vice president for corporate communications at Kwik Trip, as he presented “Encouraging the Heart,” which covered the basic human need to be appreciated for who we are and what we do. The event was sponsored by the Professional Development Committee.

Autumn Snack

Hospitality committee members Laura Lee and Polly Scott welcomed employees who enjoyed a snack of trail mix and apple cider Oct. 30.

Happy Halloween

Students welcomed young trick-or-treaters during the education club's annual Safe Trick or Treat event Oct. 28.