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VU Today Feb. 14

Monday, Feb. 14

Noon–1 p.m. Hospitality Committee Valentine Making – Campus Ministry Lower Lounge

Noon–1 p.m. Black History Month Advocacy Pop-up Table – Hawk’s Nest

12:30–1:30 Transfer Student Valentines and Cocoa – Nursing Building First Floor Lobby

New Viterbo Science Symposium Debuts in March
The Agnes W.H. Tan Science Symposium debuts March 24–25, with a focus on drinking water and a Thursday night kickoff lecture by environmental activist Erin Brockovich. On Friday, the symposium, titled “What’s in Our Drinking Water?,” will run from 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Sarah Fauque
For Fauque (and Science), Curiosity a Driving Force
Curiosity has always been a driving force for Sarah (Ramaker) Fauque ’10, and that’s a big reason why she gravitated toward science. “Literally, all of science starts with the phrase, ‘That’s weird,’” said Fauque, a biology professor.
VU Today Feb. 11

Friday, Feb. 11

Noon Daily Mass – San Damiano Chapel

5:30 p.m. Athletics Basketball Game – Varsity Athletics Center

 

Saturday, Feb. 12

Alexandra Watral
Watral's PhD Work Takes Aim at Alzheimer's Test
What if a simple motor learning test could help diagnose cases of Alzheimer’s disease and age-related mild cognitive impairment in their early stages? Alexandra Watral ’14 aims to find out if that’s possible.
Kathryn Korthauer
Korthauer Applies Science to Consumer Protection at EPA
Kathryn Korthauer's Peace Corps service led to her work as a biologist at the Environmental Protection Agency, working to ensure antimicrobial pesticides don't harm people who use them.
How to Spot Fake News: Consider the Source, Read Beyond, Check the Author, Supporting Sources, Check the Date, Is It a Joke, Check Your Biases, Ask the Experts
Do you know how to evaluate information?
With today’s information overload it can sometimes be difficult to distinguish if something is reliable or not.  How can you evaluate the accuracy of the information you find?
VU Today Feb. 10

Thursday, Feb. 10

9–10 a.m. Presidential Search Announcement – FSPA Lobby

9–11 a.m. Morning MUG – Campus Ministry

9–11 a.m. “Standing With You” Tabletop Presentation on Pregnancy Resources and Rights on Campus – Student Union

Noon Daily Mass – San Damiano Chapel

7:30 p.m. Trivia Thursday: Pop Culture (Decades Trivia) – The Caf

 

Viterbo President Rick Trietley
Rick Trietley Named the 10th President of Viterbo University
Richard “Rick” Trietley has been named the tenth president of Viterbo University.
VU Today Feb. 9

Wednesday, Feb. 9

Noon Daily Mass – San Damiano Chapel

4:30–6 p.m. Military and Veteran Wing Night – Recovery Room

5 p.m. Global Connections Club – Diversity Lounge

7:30 p.m. Dueling Pianos – FACE Recital Hall

8 p.m. V-Hawks for Life Meeting – NRC 104 – Guest speaker Matt Murphy on Pro-Life Apologetics