Message from President Glena Temple
Dear Board of Advisors Members,
I hope you enjoy the first edition of the Viterbo University board of advisors newsletter. This new publication will arrive in your email inbox every other month and will contain news and interesting feature articles about Viterbo people, programs, and fellow board of advisors members.
The first board of advisors meeting convened in 1953 and was chaired by none other than Leo Murphy of Murphy Center fame. The purpose of the board remains the same to this day, to provide important connections and insight into community and employer needs and trends. I thank you for your time and effort in serving on the board. It is much appreciated.
Internships are a vital part of the Viterbo educational experience, and the university relies on a close relationship with area businesses and organizations to provide these opportunities. Internships are a mutually beneficial relationship however, as our students have a great deal to offer and enjoy an excellent reputation. Internship experiences are also a great way to find the employees of tomorrow. In this issue you will meet marketing student Jordenne Butler, who just completed an excellent internship experience at Kaplan Professional in La Crosse.
I look forward to seeing you all at the next board of advisors meeting Thursday, March 26. I wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy new year.
Glena
Upcoming meetings
Jan. 23: Nominations committee, 3:30 p.m., Fine Arts Center Room 127
March 26: Board of advisors, 3:30 p.m., Reinhart Center Room 134
Internships Steer Students Like Jordenne Butler to Success
Viterbo senior marketing major Jordenne Butler has had two internships, one that helped her discover the career path she was meant for and the second one confirming the correctness of her choice and giving her valuable work experience.
A Major Emphasis on Community Justice
Viterbo University has updated its criminal justice program for the 2019-20 academic year, so much so that it needed a new name: criminal and community justice. Senior Andrew Kyle finds that emphasis a good preparation for a career in law enforcement. (READ MORE)
Bill Berg: Board Is a Vital Viterbo Partner
I have had the privilege to serve as president of the Viterbo board of advisors for several years, and have witnessed firsthand the value of its relationship with Viterbo. Board members represent a broad spectrum of community leaders, working together to make Viterbo more successful. (READ MORE)
Dick Record: A Big Voice for Viterbo
In the past half century, Viterbo University has seen a lot of change, with five presidents overseeing an ever-evolving and growing campus, but there have been a few constants. One of them is Dick Record, whose involvement and support goes back to the mid-1970s.