Viterbo University: Diversity and Inclusion Center

02/23/2023

The Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion invites you to attend Black History Month's presentation by Carolyn Colleen Bostrack. Bostrack, Viterbo alumna, will speak about celebrating resistance with resilience. She published her first book F.I.E.R.C.E.: Transform Your Life in the Face of Adversity 5 Minutes at a Time in 2016. Carolyn Colleen is a fierce mother of three, author, international speaker, founder of Fierce Foundation and Acton Midwest.

Time: 2:00PM-3:00PM
Location: Viterbo University, Brophy Center, Room 122
Address: 10th St., La Crosse, WI 54601
This event is free and open to the public. No registration required.

02/01/2023

Check out this collage that was made from an initiative sponsored by the Hospitality Committee, the community was invited to share their community or individual dreams in honor of MLK Day of celebration and dreams and we took those and made a collage. The collage is now located in the DEI Inclusion Center on the 4th floor of the NRC so please stop by to see it in person.

02/01/2023

How will you join us in celebrating Black History Month?

Here are a few tips for you:
1. Support Black-owned businesses.
2. Learn about noteworthy Black figures and their contributions.
3. Donate to charities that support anti-racism equity and equality.
4. Purchase, read, and share books by Black authors.
5. Attend a local or online event celebrating Black History Month.

Comment which one you're taking part in this month, and beyond.

01/13/2023

We invite you to join Viterbo University on Monday, Jan. 16 to in honoring Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a day dedicated to a variety of engagement opportunities that not only uplift the life and legacy of Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. but provide spaces of learning, service, and advocacy with our underrepresented and marginalized communities in the Coulee Region and beyond.

Thank you for your participation and involvement in the Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King holiday!

Check out the full schedule of events and livestream option: https://bit.ly/3GBOfKp

11/02/2022

Today is the 7th Annual I Stand with Immigrants Day of Action! Immigrants have made and continue to make countless contributions to communities across the country. We share our support by joining the campaign.

11/30/2021

The division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will be hosting a virtual watch party of Debby Irving, author of Waking Up White, and keynote speaker for the La Crosse White Privilege Symposium on Friday, December 3rd at 6:30PM.

Register for the Viterbo Virtual Watch Party to enjoy the keynote speaker, discussion following the speaker, and be eligible to win a cozy bundle with a coffee mug, a blanket, and a book.

Registration Link: https://viterbo.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJckd-CurD8jHdQqu4fbmbj-Q-FaNY7GjkZ7

11/17/2021

11/08/2021

06/17/2021

Juneteenth is coming up! Come out joins us for community fair, food, and live entertainment🖤 be there or be square.

04/27/2021

Join us tonight!
Viterbo students are invited to participate in a student action session on Tuesday from 3:30PM - 5:30PM in the Fine Arts Center Main Stage. We encourage as many Viterbo students to attend possible so be sure to bring your friends to be involved in the important social justice and equity work! Students can learn more details about the action session in an email sent from Kirsten Gabriel on behalf of Viterbo Student Government President Logan Jancsurak on Thursday, April 22nd.