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MLK Day and Viterbo’s commitment to service and goodness

MLK Day and Viterbo’s commitment to service and goodness

Ava M. Stoeckly, Editor February 19, 2026
On Jan. 19, 2026, Viterbo University students and staff honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy by dedicating their time to service rather than treating the day as a break from classes. The annual service initiative reflects Dr. King’s belief that justice, equality and responsibility must be practiced through action, and not just discussed in words. 
Students gather at the Sr. Thea Bowman Center

Campus ministry cultivates fellowship

Ayawyn Conner, Freelance Writer February 19, 2026
This idea of fellowship is central to the Bowman Center’s purpose. “It’s a place that people can come be themselves, have a nice cup of coffee, eat some good food, do homework, and you just never know who you’re going to meet here. It can change your life,” Trietley said. 

Christine Huggett assists students with seasonal depression

Sailor Zarecki, Campus Life Editor February 19, 2026
With the cold weather, short days, and heavy workloads from classes, many students begin experiencing seasonal depression. Viterbo’s Counseling Services, located on the third floor of Murphy Center, is a great resource for students experiencing these issues.
WAVU hosted a 'Stuff-A-Plush' event during fall semester.

WAVU hosts events for the upcoming semester

Sailor Zarecki, Campus Life Editor February 19, 2026
While attending university, especially for those living on campus, students may feel overwhelmed by homework, bored if left with nothing to do, or lonely. This is often the case on weekends when there are no classes. Weekends at Viterbo University, or WAVU, hosts events on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays that may help students who are experiencing any of these things.  
Education Club’s 2025 Safe Trick or Treat at Viterbo

Club shoutout: Education Club

Corbin Frydenlund, Assistant Editor November 28, 2025
“Since the education department’s drastic shift this school year, we have found ourselves facing and overcoming many challenges, especially with the loss of our former club advisor and many other education professors and faculty. But, with great challenge comes great responsibility,” Kalscheur said.  
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