The Viterbo community is invited to check out the beautiful Christmas trees in the annual Fine Arts Center Christmas Tree Trimming competition in the Fine Arts Center Atrium.

Viterbo has received a $134,570 grant to develop and establish a Franciscan Social Justice Youth Theology Institute.

Congratulate the members of the volleyball team, women’s soccer team, and cross country runner Sarah Gibson on their fantastic seasons at a Celebration of Champions event from noon–12:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15 in the Reinhart Center Board Room.

Ninety-nine undergraduate students, 35 graduate degree students, and three associate degree students will be candidates for graduation at Viterbo University’s winter commencement ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 in the Fine Arts Center Main Theatre.

Holiday Spirit

The cabinet and deans join Joan and me in wishing you and your families a blessed Advent and very Merry Christmas. Likewise, I offer our seasonal greetings to those who celebrate other faith traditions at this time of the year.

Dec. 8, 2015

Contact Emily Dykman at 608-796-3703 or eadykman@viterbo.edu

VITERBO UNIVERSITY RECEIVES $134,570 LILLY ENDOWMENT INC. HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH THEOLOGY INITIATIVE GRANT

Viterbo University will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24–Sunday, Jan. 3. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

The art club’s Empty Bowls Chili Fundraiser will be held from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11 in the Fine Arts Center Hospitality Suite.

The event will feature 150 handmade bowls and five kinds of homemade chili. Cost is $10 and includes the bowl, chili refills, and beverages. Half of the proceeds will benefit The Hunger Task Force.

Katie Rick, business, Caitlin Locy, admission, and Jane Eddy, Academic Resource Center, take the orders of students at the President’s Holiday Dinner Dec. 2. Click for more photos from the popular event.

Viterbo rec sports is offering group fitness classes during the noon hour the week of Jan. 4. Cost is $10.