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Weekends at VU (WAVU)

Weekends at VU offers free programming for Viterbo students on Fridays and Saturdays during the academic year. Programing can include activities such as: Grocery BINGO, crafts, off-campus excursions, and much more! Have an idea for a fun event we should try hosting? Let us know! We are always brainstorming new events and activities to try out! 

Looking to connect with Weekends at VU? Feel free to connect with us by emailing campusactivities@viterbo.edu.

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Join the WAVU Programming Team!

WAVU is currently hiring several Event Coordinators to help plan and facilitate weekend programs throughout the academic year. If you enjoy creating fun, engaging experiences for students and want to build your event-planning skills, we’d love to have you on the team. Apply today!

Application Deadline: January 28, 2026, at noon
Apply Here: Application Form
Questions? Contact Corey Stilwell at cjstilwell@viterbo.edu.

If you’re interested in meeting new people, planning fun weekend events, and building skills in organization and event management, we encourage you to apply!

Events Schedule

New Year, New Me: Self Portraits

Friday January 16  |  6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.  |  Welcome Center 134

Come celebrate the new year and new beginnings with self portraits! Bring your friends, make it a night out, and start the year inspired!

Viterbo Vision Board Letters

Saturday January 17  |  6:00 - 8:00 p.m.  |  Welcome Center 134

Imagine it’s one year from today and you’re looking back, smiling. What did you create, change, or step into? Build your vision board around how you want your life to look, feel, and flow—the energy you’re calling in, the habits you’re growing, the people and moments you want more of. Bring your friends and kick 2026 off with a bang! 

Open Skate At The Omni Center (Neon Night)

Sunday January 18  |  5:30 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Onalaska Omni Center

Get ready to glow! Join WAVU and SALT for a night of neon ice skating at the Onalaska Omni Center! We’re taking over the rink on Sunday, January 18 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. Grab your friends, wear your brightest colors, and come skate the night away! It’s the perfect way to kick off the first week back on campus!

Tie Blankets

Friday January 23  |  6:00 - 8:00 p.m.  |  Student Union/Marian Vestibule

Join us for a cozy, hands-on Tie Blanket Making Event where creativity meets community. Whether you’re a crafting pro or trying it for the first time, this relaxed gathering is all about warmth, connection, and fun. Choose your fabrics, knot your way to a one-of-a-kind blanket, and enjoy good vibes along the way. Bring a friend, get comfy, and leave with something you made—and memories to match!

Tubing - Fort McCoy

Saturday January 24  |  6:00 - 8:00 p.m.  |  Bus Leaves Clocktower At 5:00 p.m.

Bundle up and get ready for a night of fast lanes, big laughs, and winter fun! Join us for a snow tubing trip where all you have to do is hop on, hang tight, and enjoy the ride. Preregistration is required, so make sure to sign up ahead of time. The bus leaves from the Clocktower at 5:00 PM sharp, so arrive early—late arrivals can’t be accommodated. Bring your friends, your winter gear, and your sense of adventure!

WAVU Collaborations & Support!

Weekends at VU encourages Offices, Departments, and  Student Organizations to reach out about partnership opportunities. We are always looking to collaborate and support wherever we can! 

Have an event in mind, but need advice from one of our Event Coordinators--reach out! Do you have ideas for new events and/or activities, or simply a suggestion on how we can improve existing programing--please, share your thoughts with us! 

Corey Stilwell  | CREW Events & Engagement Specialist 

AMC 127   | (608)775-3126  |  cjstilwell@viterbo.edu