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Chad Gilbeck to Receive Patriot Award Tuesday

Chad Gilbeck, IIT, will be presented with the Employer Support of Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award in a ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29 in the Reinhart Center Board Room.

Kartick Patel ’08

Kartick Patel ’08


Degree: Bachelor of Science in Biology

Career: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Kartick’s Story

Growing up in Malawi, Africa, Kartick Patel was an excellent student with a strong interest and natural aptitude for the sciences. He was also a soccer player who had his share of problems with his feet and ankles.

Becoming a podiatrist was the perfect career choice.

Attend the DNP and MSN Accreditation Reception Thursday

To continually ensure that Viterbo’s graduate nursing programs are effective, of the highest quality, and meet the established standards, the university is seeking initial accreditation for the DNP program and reaccreditation for the master’s program from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Flu Shot Clinics this Week

Health services will hold flu shot clinics this week in the Student Development Center conference room:

Healthy Living Week

Students and employees peruse the farmer’s market held in Assisi Courtyard Sept. 23 as part of Healthy Living Week. The event was sponsored by Rec Sports.

United Way Employee Campaign Kick-Off Event Thursday

The United Way employee campaign will begin with a kickoff event from 3–4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 in the Fine Arts Center Hospitality Suite.

Welcome Pope Francis

The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration and the Franciscan Spirituality Center hosted a popular Pope2Congress Watch Party for Pope Francis’ historic address to a joint session of the U.S. Congress Sept. 24.

Viterbo to Present the Opera Acis and Galatea at the Weber Center Oct. 3–4

The talented singers and actors of the Viterbo music department will perform George Frideric Handel’s famous opera Acis and Galatea at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4 at the Weber Center for the Performing Arts.

Celebrating 10 Years of Success

Marci Kuhrt, rec sports, Jake Brown, Mathy Center Boys and Girls Club, and Amanda Meyer, rec sports, welcomed guests to a reception celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Mathy Center Sept. 22.