Aaron Rasch has a history of community service and has long been a strong and tireless advocate for people living with mental illness, people struggling with addiction, and people who are homeless. In 2018, though, he took a great stride on the Franciscan path when he came to Place of Grace.

Reflection by Fr. Conrad Targonski, OFM

Wednesday, Sept. 22

10–11 a.m. – Healthy Living Week Meal Prep Class – Nursing 284 Food Lab or Zoom – Join dietetics students for a meal prepping basics class. Participants will learn tips and tricks to save money while eating healthy.

Tuesday, Sept. 21

9:30 a.m. – noon – Japanese Calligraphy Workshop –  FAC 314 – Registration required.

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Healthy Living Week Farmers Market – Franciscan Way Turnaround

1:30 – Lecture by artist Nishiki Sugawara-Beda – FAC 314

2:30 p.m. – Military Aligned Student Center Ribbon Cutting – RCE 006  

5–6 p.m. – Psychology Club – MRC 448

Veteran Broadway performer Arbender Robinson ’98 came to Viterbo because of an unlucky accident (an injury) that in the end turned out to be lucky. Without the life lessons he learned at Viterbo, Robinson said he would not have had the kind of successful career he’s had … and is still having.

Monday, Sept. 20

11 a.m. Healthy Living Week: Introduction to Yoga and Meditation – Mathy Center. Be sure to reserve your spot by making a reservation.

3–5 p.m. Healthy Living Week: Pause for Paws, on Franciscan Way at V-Hawk Court. The Coulee Region Humane Society will be on campus with four licensed therapy dogs.

Friday, Sept. 17

Noon – Daily Mass – San Damiano Chapel

1–2:30 p.m. – Angela Mensink’s dissertation, “Training for Clinical Supervisors and Examining Self-Efficacy” – Murphy Center 346

4 p.m. – JV Men’s Soccer vs. Riverland Community College – Outdoor Athletics Complex

 

Saturday, Sept. 18

An arts administration and music theatre double major, Giese toured the world for five years as a cruise ship singer and regularly performs in the “Sweet Dreams and Honky Tonks” touring revue. Since 2013, she also has served as executive director of River Arts Inc. in Prairie du Sac.

Since earning his BBA degree in marketing, Josh Clark '08 has distinguished himself as a national sales manager of a large manufacturing company. He and his wife, Jennifer, also have ownership stakes in 12 Culver’s restaurants in four states, soon to be 15.

It’s hard to think of a more challenging time to take over the leadership of a school system than a pandemic, but Ryan Rieber ’01, ’06 approached his new role as superintendent of the West Salem School District with determination and positivity.