Viterbo University’s newest choral ensemble, Viterbo Choral Arts, will hold its first rehearsal on Tuesday, Aug. 30, at the Cappella Performing Arts Center in downtown La Crosse. Fifty community singers have signed up for the group so far and just 15 spots remain.

Monday, Aug. 22

8:30 a.m. Mass – San Damiano Chapel

9:30 a.m. Mission Convocation – Fine Arts Center Main Theatre

 

Notices:

Employees: The University Forum is Tuesday, Aug. 23, 9 a.m.–noon in the Fine Arts Center Main Theatre. A continental breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. in the FSPA Lobby.

Rebuilding American Civics, a series of community classes sponsored by Viterbo University’s D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership and IM Education, returns this fall with a new format and in-person gatherings in addition to virtual sessions.

The Viterbo University Center for Professional Learning is partnering with the La Crosse Community Foundation to offer a Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership Development. This program has been designed to provide participants with a better understanding of how nonprofits function and the issues they face in today’s complex environment.

Friday, Aug. 19

4 p.m. Men’s Soccer vs. Cardinal Stritch – Outdoor Athletics Complex

 

Sunday, Aug. 21

11 a.m. Mass – San Damiano Chapel

 

Notices:

Employees: Mission Convocation is Monday, Aug. 22 at 9:30 a.m.–noon in the Fine Arts Center Main Theatre. An optional Mass will precede the convocation at 8:30 a.m. in San Damiano Chapel.

Thursday, Aug. 18

2 p.m. Women’s Volleyball vs. #12 Eastern Oregon – Varsity Athletics Center

 

Notices:

The library will be closed until noon on Monday, Aug. 22 and Tuesday, Aug. 23 so that staff may attend Mission Convocation and the University Forum.

Free park benches are available for giveaway off the alley west of Canticle House.

Wednesday, Aug. 17

 

Notices:

Fall semester building hours will begin next Monday, Aug. 22. Academic buildings will automatically unlock at 6:45 a.m. and lock at 6:30 p.m., Monday–Friday and remain locked over the weekend (except during scheduled public events). Viterbo University ID badge are required for access outside of these hours.

Registration is now open for a Viterbo University online certificate course in servant leadership to be held Sept. 13­–Nov. 1.

Since graduating from Viterbo with a biology degree, Joe Paulauskis '78 has led a remarkably impactful life of science, as a researcher, teacher, and innovative leader in industry and academia. Much of his work focused on using gene sequencing to maximize the efficacy of drug treatment and improve the logistics of cancer research.

Amanda Meyer didn’t have to look very far for her first job after graduating from Viterbo University in 2008. In fact, it turned out her place of employment, Viterbo's recreation department, was located literally just out the window from where she lived as a first-year student. Meyer recently was named the university's director of recreation.