Thriving Together | September 21- 25, 2026
Healthy Living Week at Viterbo University is a campus-wide initiative focused on supporting the wellbeing of the whole Viterbo community. This year’s theme, “Thriving Together,” recognizes that wellbeing is not something we have to navigate alone. Through events, activities, and opportunities to connect, students are encouraged to explore what helps them feel supported, engaged, and well. From physical and mental wellbeing to connection, belonging, and healthy everyday habits, Healthy Living Week highlights the many ways we can support one another and create a campus community where everyone can thrive.
Full schedule coming soon!
Movement Challenge
Get ready to step into wellbeing with the 8,000+ Steps Challenge during Healthy Living Week! Open to both students and employees, this Monday–Friday challenge encourages you to reach 8,000 steps or more each day. Track your steps and submit your daily total to earn a raffle entry—one entry per day means more chances to win the more you participate! There will be separate raffles for students and employees, with a Wellbeing gift basket as the grand prize. Lace up your shoes, get moving, and feel the mood-boosting benefits of staying active! Register here.
The Library
Visit the Calming Corner outside of Murphy 110 where you can do some crafting, have some candy, read a book, or even take a quick cat nap. Check out the library’s display of books on good nutrition, exercise, and mental health to support healthy living or sit and relax a bit while working on a puzzle next to the cozy fireplace at the Puzzle Place.
- Hummus Station in the Caf: Learn about chickpeas and creativity with hummus. Try out variations of hummus with multiple dipping options.
- 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- The Caf
- Hosted by Dining Services
- Yoga with Barb
- 12 p.m.
- Mathy Center MPR
- Ice Cream Social Kickoff and Flu Shot Clinic
- 2-5 p.m.
- Franciscan Circle
- Yoga with Jamie
- 4 p.m.
- Mathy Center Multi-Purpose Room
- Table of Plenty
- 5 p.m.
- Sr. Thea Bowman Center
Viterbo Speaks Up Day
- Build your own snack mixes: Create your own snack mix with a variety of tasty ingredients to build a quick, personalized snack.
- 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- The Caf
- Hosted by Dining Services
- Viterbo Speaks Up Tabling Event Stop by our table for a cookie* and resources on Viterbo Speaks Up.
- 12-2 p.m.
- Franciscan Way Circle
- Rain site will be the Student Union.
- *While supplies last.
- Pause for Paws: Pet therapy event organized by CREW in cooperation with the Coulee Region Humane Society.
- 12 - 1 p.m.
- Franciscan Way Circle
- Rain site will be the Student Union
- Strength Training with Barb
- 4:15 p.m.
- Mathy Center Multi-Purpose Room
- Yoga with Barb
- 5:15 p.m.
- Mathy Center Multi-Purpose Room
- Yoga with Paula
- 7 p.m.
- Mathy Center Multi-Purpose Room
- Morning MUG: All are welcome!
- 9-11 a.m.
- Sr. Thea Bowman Center
- Plant Transplanting Party! Stop by the Sustainability Club’s plant transplanting table to learn how to transplant a plant. Participants will be able to take home a plant of their own.
- 11-2 p.m.
- Franciscan Way Circle
- Why Belonging Matters & Why Does it Matter to Me? Explore what belonging means, why it matters, and how our everyday actions can help create a stronger sense of connection and community on campus.
- 1:30-3 p.m.
- Brophy 124
- Hosted by the Servant Leadership Club
- AI Mental Health Discussion Panel- refreshments provided.
- 5-7:30 p.m.
- Brophy 122
- Hosted by Health and Counseling Services