La Crosse Oktoberfest will be held Thursday, Oct. 1–Sunday, Oct. 4. The theme is “Celebrating the Fest Time of Year.” Buttons can be purchased at many locations in the community. Cost is $7 in advance or $10 at the gate. Buttons can also be purchased at the pre-fest price by contacting Silvana Richardson, nursing, at ext.

The Viterbo Mission Effectiveness Committee has approved two events designed to reinforce the university’s Franciscan heritage and the core value of contemplation.

Welcome to the new employees who joined the Viterbo community this summer and fall:

Martha Boehm
Digital Marketing and Media Specialist, Communications and Marketing
Ext. 3041
maboehm@viterbo.edu

Rosemary Matiak was honored with a standing ovation for her 40 years of service to Viterbo at the annual university forum Aug. 25. She began at Viterbo Oct. 28, 1975. Click for more service recognition photos.

By Sarah Bearbower, IIT

Preparing for a Password Reset

Employees and students are asked to update their emergency text message and emergency contact information for the 2015 fall semester by Friday, Sept. 25.

By Sue Danielson, health services

Health and Wellness Tips for College

Employees will be recognized for their years of service during the University Forum Tuesday, Aug. 25. Congratulations to:

5 Years

La Crescent Fire and Rescue is teaming with the La Crescent boys and girls basketball programs to host a Chicken Q Friday, Sept. 11 to honor the 9/11 firefighters. The event will be held at the fire station in La Crescent, with pick-up from 4–7 p.m.

Viterbo employees are invited to attend the University Forum Tuesday, Aug. 25.

The day begins with a continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m. in the Fine Arts Center Lobby. The forum will begin at 9 a.m. in the Fine Arts Center Main Theatre and will include the introduction of new employees and service recognition.