Founder's Day Activities Scheduled Volunteer Fair - Viterbo University

VOLUME 18, NUMBER 4 A Newsletter for the Viterbo University Community September 13, 2004
Sewer and electrical line installation for the new Amie L. Mathy Center began Wednesday, Sept. 8
just outside of the Reinhart Center. Questions or comments are welcomed anytime at ext. 3921.
Founder’s Day Activities Scheduled
Mark your calendars now for
this year’s Founder’s Day—Feast of
St. Francis of Assisi activities
Monday, Oct. 4. Everyone is welcome
to attend.
10:30 a.m.—Music Prelude, Maria
Angelorum Chapel, St. Rose
Convent. Featuring University
Choirs.
11 a.m.—Mass, Maria Angelorum
Chapel, St. Rose Convent.
11:45 a.m.–1 p.m.—Complimentary
luncheon, Marian Hall dining room.
Non-meal plan students, faculty, and
staff need to pick up free tickets at
Murphy Center reception desk.
All 11 a.m., 12:10 p.m., and 1:10
p.m. classes are cancelled Monday,
Oct. 4.
4 p.m.—Ice Cream Social, Dancing
Francis area of Assisi Courtyard.
Possible entertainment to be
announced.
5 p.m.—Pet Blessing, Dancing
Francis area of Assisi Courtyard.
Bread Delivery
“The Neighborhood Group” of
Aquinas Schools, Chileda Institute,
the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual
Adoration, Franciscan Skemp
Healthcare, and Viterbo University
will honor the Feast Day of St.
Francis by offering Franciscan
Hospitality by delivering bread to
neighbors in their community
Sunday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Volunteer Fair
Campus Ministry is hosting its
annual Volunteer Fair on Tuesday,
Sept. 14 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in the
Fine Arts Center lobby.
The Volunteer Fair will give the
students a chance to meet people
from different volunteer organizations,
such as Franciscan Skemp,
Habitat for Humanity, A Place of
Grace, American Cancer Society, and
many others. It is an easy way for the
students to meet the organizations
without having to leave campus.
“Please help make this Volunteer
Fair a success—bring your class, give
credit for attending, spread the word
that “goodies” are given out, etc.,”
said Marilyn Pedretti, campus ministry.
“Any help you can give would
be greatly appreciated.”
A “Volunteer Resource Guide” listing
the various agencies, their purpose,
volunteer positions available,
and special events or training will also
be available at the fair. The guide is
available to any faculty, staff, or
administration member who would
like to assist their students in finding
a place to do volunteer service.
Campus Ministry also has a web
page listing many volunteer opportunities
and Pedretti is also available to
talk to classes, clubs, or other student
groups.
Any questions, please feel free to
call Marilyn at ext. 3829 or email
mjpedretti@viterbo.edu.

campus calendar
Monday, Sept. 13
• 11 a.m.–4 p.m. VSNA Blood Center Blood
Drive, Reinhart Center Commons
• 3:10 p.m. Strategic Studying in A&P, MC 312
• 4:30 p.m. Nursing Math Workshop I, MC 312
• 7:30 p.m. Bright Star Season—Lincoln Center
Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, FAC
Main Theatre
• Art Show—Heidi Preuss Grew, FAC Third
Floor Gallery
Tuesday, Sept. 14
• 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Volunteer Fair, FAC Lobby
• 3 p.m. Starting Off on the Right Foot, MC 312
• 7 p.m. WV at Luther College, New Ulm, Minn.
• Art Show—Heidi Preuss Grew, FAC Third
Floor Gallery
Wednesday, Sept. 15
• 1:10 p.m. Strategic Studying in A&P, MC 312
• 3:10 p.m. Intro to the GRE Process, MC 312
• 9 p.m. Faith Sharing and Bible Study, San
Damiano Chapel
• 10 p.m. Taize Prayer, San Damiano Chapel
• Art Show—Heidi Preuss Grew, FAC Third
Floor Gallery
Thursday, Sept. 16
• Noon, Nursing Math Workshop II, MC 312
• 3:30 p.m. The Art of Using the APA Style Book,
MC 312
• 4:30–7:30 p.m. RSB Water Slaughter, Marian
Courtyard
• 5 p.m. WS vs. Marantha Baptist Bible College,
Viterbo Athletic Complex
• 9 p.m. Math 130—Statistics Workshop, MC
312
• Art Show—Heidi Preuss Grew, FAC Third
Floor Gallery
Friday, Sept. 17
• Noon, Math 130—Statistics Workshop, MC
312
• 2:10 p.m. The Art of Using the APA Style Book,
MC 312
• 3 p.m. MS vs. Augsburg College, Viterbo
Athletic Complex
• 7 p.m. WV at St. Ambrose University,
Davenport, Iowa
• Art Show—Heidi Preuss Grew, FAC Third
Floor Gallery
Saturday, Sept. 18
• Select Saturday Campus Visit Day
• 1 p.m. WS vs. Hamline University, Viterbo
Athletic Complex
Sunday Sept. 19
• 11 a.m. Mass, San Damiano Chapel
• 1 p.m. MS at UW-Whitewater, Whitewater,
Wisc.
• 6 p.m. Mass, San Damiano Chapel
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Mathy Center
Progress Online
You can track the progress of the
Amie L. Center Center for
Recreation and Education at
http://www.viterbo.edu/collaboration/
progress.html. Photos will be taken
and posted every week or so
throughout the entire process.
VSNA Blood Drive
The Viterbo Student Nurses
Association Blood Drive is 11 a.m.
–4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13 in the
Reinhart Center lower level commons
area. Please participate in the
drive and give the gift of life.
Refreshments will be provided.
Host Family Wanted
Into EdVentures is looking for a
host family for a 16-year old Korean
boy. He will be attending Aquinas
High School (tuition is covered), is
a good student and likes biking,
hiking, music, and soccer. For more
information call ext. 3363.
Job Opening
The Admission Office has a temporary,
full-time position open for Front
Office Manager beginning in early
November and continuing through
early February. The individual will be
needed to cover M–F, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
We are hoping to find a December
graduate who is knowledgeable about
Viterbo. Interested parties should submit
a resume to Jessica Kane,
Admission Office, RC 113.
human resources
Please welcome Eric Kunick, the
new Sports Information Director.
His office is located in Marian Hall
South and he can be reached at
ext. 3820 and ejkunick@viterbo.edu.
International Students
International students enjoyed pizza at a party
Friday, Sept. 3. Please welcome our new international
students to campus this year: Yuki
Minamino of Japan, Mai Setoguchi of Japan,
Alice Kuaban of Cameroon, Kevin Sante of
Cameroon, Julian Cordova of Argentina,
Charles Nassar of Nigeria, Eric Tanlaka of
Cameroon, Begum Gunceler of Turkey, Loayeh
Jumblam of Cameroon, Kartick Patel of
Malawi, Seymour Essor of Jamaica, Nancy Lo
of Belize, and Johana Jimenez of Columbia.
classifieds...
For Sale: Graco double stroller.
Front seat is convertible, face to face
with back seat or forward facing.
Navy blue plaid pattern. $75. Please
contact Jessica at 608-796-3370 or
jlpintz@viterbo.edu.
For Sale: Oktoberfest Buttons. See
Amy Gleason in MC 212. Buttons
are $4 each prior to Oktoberfest; $5
each if purchased during
Oktoberfest. Buttons are available
through Tuesday, Sept. 21.
Oktoberfest is Friday, Sept. 24
through Saturday, Oct. 2. Check
out all the events at www.oktoberfestusa.com.
For Sale: 2003 Mitsubishi Spyder
Eclipse GTS convertible, red pearl;
loaded (leather, FW drive, ABS,
traction control, front/side airbags),
19,000+ miles in excellent condition.
Call ext. 3672 or
608-783-5409.
Doctoral Hood Available. Colors
inside are gold and white, A-1 condition.
Contact sbstark@viterbo.edu
or 608-782-2504.

Art Workshops
The art education department at
Viterbo University is pleased to
announce our Afterschool Art
Workshop to begin this Fall.
The Afterschool Art Workshop is
open to all children between the ages
of 5 and 12. The classes are taught
by art education students and staff.
To cover the cost of expendable
materials, it will be necessary to
charge a $45 fee per student, payable
at registration. Classes will meet for
eight sessions on Tuesday afternoons
from 4:30–6 p.m., beginning Oct.12
and ending Dec. 7. The workshop
classes will be held in the Fine Arts
Center room 317. Enrollment is limited
and students will be registered
on a first come first served basis.
To register call Judy Stafslien
Coordinator, Viterbo University
Preparatory School of Arts,
608-796-3767.
Technology Workshop
The following is the schedule of
workshops for September. There is
limited space available in these workshops
and pre-registration is required.
Contact Jan Koppelman by email,
jskoppelman@viterbo.edu, or call Jan
at ext. 3160 to register. Additional
workshops will be scheduled
throughout the semester and
announced in Connections.
Microsoft Outlook Workshops
• Thursday, Sept. 16
2–3:30 p.m.
• Monday, Sept. 27
8:30–10 a.m.
Introduction to BlackBoard
• Friday, Sept. 17
2–3:30 p.m.
Introduction to PowerPoint
• Wednesday, Sept. 22
8:30–10 a.m.
Intermediate BlackBoard—Focus
on Using the Gradebook
• Thursday, Sept. 30
2–3 p.m.
What’s New On Campus?
Students check out
some of the great campus
organizations to
join at the Club Fair
Thursday, Sept. 9
outside of Murphy
Center.
focus on…
Giselle Blair ’05
University Bookstore
Manager Kysa Ewing
and Assistant
Manager Jeff de Jong
are pictured with the
Sister Thea Bowman
display in the bookstore.
The book
“Shooting Star,” a
collection of writings
by Sr. Thea is for sale
at the bookstore, as
are Sr. Thea cards
and a wall hanging.
Name: Adrienne Appler
Title: Apartment Coordinator/Student Union Director
Department: Residence Life
Family: Adrienne’s parents live in Kentucky and her sister
lives in Atlanta.
Education: Adrienne has her bachelor’s degree in biology
from Southeast Missouri State University and is currently
persuing a masters degree in Student Development from
UW-La Crosse.
Hobbies/Interests/Enthusiasms: Adrienne enjoys going hiking, attending sci-fi
conventions, going on road trips, and visiting Barnes and Noble.
Adventures and Travels: She has visited France, England, and Mexico. She has
lived in Germany and in many U.S. states, “I have been everywhere from
Portland, Maine to Portland, Oregon.”
Future Hopes and Plans: Adrienne hopes to complete her master’s degree, do
stand up comedy, and become the first woman on Mars.
Little Known Fact(s): Adrienne was ‘viciously and brutally’ attacked by a ground
hog and still bears the scars that she will never forget.
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campus ministry
By: Fr. Tom O’Neill
Come to the Fair!
The 5th annual
Volunteer Fair,
hosted by campus
ministry, will be
held tomorrow,
Tuesday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
in the Fine Arts Center lobby. The
fair features booths from a variety of
area agencies seeking volunteers. All
students are invited to meet representatives
from area volunteer agencies,
get free information, and enjoy a
snack. For more information, contact
Marilyn Pedretti at ext. 3829 or email
mjpedretti@viterbo.edu.
Wednesday, Sept. 15—National
Hispanic Heritage Month is a recognition
of the culture, contributions,
and heritage of Hispanic Americans.
The national observance was first
established by Public Law 90-498
approved Sept. 17, 1968, by the 90th
Congress. Public Law 90-468 authorized
the President to proclaim
National Hispanic Heritage Week
each year. On Aug. 17, 1988, the
from the Library
By Kim Olson-Kopp
From Oct. 8–10 you can enjoy the
Viterbo University Bright Star Season’s
Great Expectations. Brush up on your
Dickens by visiting the display of
Charles Dickens’ books and criticism
in the library:
Novels:
• Great Expectations (PR 4560 .A1)
• Hard Times (A Norton Critical
Edition) (PR 4561 .A2 F67 1990)
• Our Mutual Friend (PR 4568 .D5
1994)
• A Tale of Two Cities (PR 4571 .A1
1996)
Criticism and Interpretation:
• The Annotated Dickens, edited by
Edward Guiliano and Philip Collins
100th Congress enacted Public Law
100-402, which extended the observance
from a week to a month. The
annual observance is now a 31-day
period beginning on Sept. 15 and
ending on Oct. 15.
The September–October Period
covers a wide range of Independence
Days for Latin American countries:
Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala,
Honduras, and Nicaragua celebrate
their independence on Sept. 15.
Mexico celebrates its independence
on Sept. 16, Chile on Sept. 18 and
Belize on Sept. 21. El Día de la Raza
(Columbus Day) is observed on
Oct. 12.
Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004—
International Day For the
Preservation of the Ozone Layer—on
Dec. 19, 1994, the United Nations
General Assembly proclaimed Sept.
16 the International Day for the
Preservation of the Ozone Layer, commemorating
the date, in 1987, on
which the Montreal Protocol on
• Bleak House: A Novel of Connections,
by Norman Page (PR 4556 .P34
1990)
• The Companion to Hard Times, by
Margaret Simpson (PR 4561 .S56
1997)
• Great Expectations: a Novel of
Friendship, by Bert G. Hornback
(PR 4560 .H6 1987)
• The Letters of Charles Dickens, edited
by Graham Storey (PR 4581 .A3
H6 1997, v. 9 and v. 10)
• Twentieth Century Interpretations of
A Tale of Two Cities, edited by
Charles E. Beckwith (PR 4571 .T94
1972)
Other titles are available on the second
floor of the library. Many Dickens’
Substances that Deplete the Ozone
Layer was signed (resolution 49/114).
States are invited to devote the Day
each year to promote, at the national
level, activities in accordance with the
objectives of the Montreal Protocol
and its amendments.
Sign-up sheets for various ministries
and activities sponsored by campus
ministry through the academic year
are available for pick-up and completion.
Please see a campus minister for
one or pick one up in the entry area
of the Chapel.
Rest In Peace: We commend to
God’s mercy those who have died,
especially Sr. Audrey Gray; Edward
Gilbert, the father of Glena Temple;
Jack Knothe, the father of Tom
Knothe; Alice Heagle, the mother of
Fr. John Heagle; the grandfather of
Kaleena Marquez; the grandfather of
Lynette Le Garde; a friend of Sarah
Malvitz, the aunt of Kimberly
O’Rourke, and two friends of Josh
Heiney.
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Netlibrary. Please contact the library if
you have questions on how to access
them.
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Copy deadline is noon, Thursday.
Email copy to: connections@viterbo.edu or send
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Department, RC 007.
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