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Faculty Focus: Q&A with Dorothy Bader Lenard

Over the course of Dorothy Bader Lenard’s nearly quarter century tenure at Viterbo University, she has served as an administrative program specialist in the natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics, and she has taught mission seminars and classes in servant leadership and ethics.

VU Today Oct. 1

Thursday, Oct. 1

9–11 a.m. Campus Ministry Thursday Morning M-U-G (Mingle - Unwind - Gather) – Campus Ministry Building (yellow house by the chapel.) There will be free coffee and prepackaged breakfast items along with some good, socially-distanced conversation.

Registration open for Spring 2021 Study Abroad Programs

In previous years, we at the Study Abroad Office have been excited to offer numerous options for students to gain global experience through study abroad. This year, however, we face the task of weighing the abundant advantages against the risk of traveling and living abroad during the time of COVID-19.

VU Today Sept. 30

Wednesday, Sept. 30

Noon Mass – San Damiano Chapel

7 p.m. Theology on (Rootbeer) Tap – via Zoom at https://viterbo.zoom.us/j/94279586999. Michael Lopez-Kaley will discuss the U.S. Catholic Bishop’s document “Faithful Citizenship” and how a faith Christian should approach the upcoming presidential election.

9 p.m. Taize Prayer – San Damiano Chapel

For Jenna Larson, Viterbo Feels Like Home

Jenna Larson came to Viterbo University to study nursing, but soon started to feel like the major wasn’t quite the right fit for her.

“Then one day I was sitting down with my younger sister helping her do her math homework and I completely retaught her a math problem,” Larson recalled. “I had this amazing lightbulb moment. I was like ‘wow, this is the thing that I’m missing in my life.’” 

VU Today Sept. 29

Tuesday, Sept. 29

1–2 p.m. Writing Assistance Helpline. Writing specialists are available for quick writing-related questions without appointment. Use this link.

6 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration – San Damiano Chapel

7 p.m. Mass – San Damiano Chapel

VU Today Sept. 28

Monday, Sept. 28

10 a.m.–3 p.m. Viterbo Student Dietetics Association Chili Dinner Ticket Sales – In front of Murphy Center (Student Union in case of inclement weather.) Tickets are $12. The dinner will be held Oct. 9 from 4–7 p.m.

Noon Employee Professional Development Event “Towards a New Workplace Normal in the Age of COVID-19” – https://viterbo.zoom.us/j/93949746991

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with "The Trouble with My Name" by Javier Ávila Oct. 12
"The Trouble with My Name," a performance by professor, author, and actor Javier Ávila will be broadcast via Zoom at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12 for both the Viterbo University and La Crosse communities in celebration of the Hispanic Heritage Month 2020.
Sr. Mary Ann Gschwind to Present “The Story of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration” Oct. 6
Mary Ann Gschwind, FSPA, will present “The Story of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration” at noon Tuesday, Oct. 6 on Facebook Live. The presentation is sponsored by the D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership and will be part of Viterbo University’s St. Francis Week and the Mayo Clinic Health System’s annual Heritage Days celebration.
VU Today Sept. 25

Friday, Sept. 25

9 a.m.–3 p.m. Drop-in Resume Reviews – via Zoom here. Contact careers@viterbo.edu for questions.

11 a.m.–3 p.m. Viterbo Student Dietetics Association Chili Dinner Ticket Sales – In front of Murphy Center. Tickets are $12. The dinner will be held Oct. 9 from 4–7 p.m.