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Rx for Success: Health Sciences Expansion Vital for Viterbo
New health science degrees and certificates—in nursing and beyond—as well as innovative enhancements in established programs that are responsive to the needs of employers and the labor market will play a vital role in keeping Viterbo strong for decades to come.
Viterbo Engineering Program Gets ABET Stamp of Approval
When Viterbo University set out to build an engineering bachelor’s degree program, the foundation of the plan rested on one major building block: attaining ABET accreditation. On Oct. 6, 2023, Viterbo celebrated the achievement of that ABET milestone.
Viterbo Food Service Director Havin Rehwinkel Does It for 'the Kids'
As Viterbo's food service director, Havin Rehwinkel strives to be responsive to student needs, instituting changes that give students more flexibility in meal plans, cafeteria hours, and food choices. “If there’s something special, they can just go ahead and ask,” he said. “We treat the kitchen as if it belongs to the students."
For Tammy Gilkes, Listening to Students is Job One
In her new position as first- and second-year experience coordinator in Viterbo’s student life division, talking (and listening) to students is a huge part of Tammy Gilkes' job. In a nutshell, Gilkes is on a mission to ensure that Viterbo students get the most out of their first two years of college.
A Platinum Educator: Singing the Praises of Nancy Allen
Viterbo gave Nancy Allen '84 a second chance at a college education, and she came back to the university 25 years ago to give her music students the kind of love and attention she got from her teachers. Allen is retiring at the end of the 2022-23 school year.
Tom Thibodeau Reflects on Viterbo's Servant Leadership Journey

The morning has flown by and as he brings the class to a close, Viterbo University Distinguished Professor of Servant Leadership Tom Thibodeau is going around the room asking his students to offer a word that sums up their experience that day. He turns his piercing blue eyes to each class member as their turn to speak comes, a gaze so intense it feels like he knows what you’re about to say but still can’t wait to hear you say it.

2023 Student Recognition Ceremony

The following people were honored at the 2023 Student Recognition Ceremony, which was held Monday, April 17, at the Weber Center for the Performing Arts and emceed by Kiley Silva and Logan Jancsurak:

Staff Focus: Q&A with Matt Jurvelin

Matt Jurvelin is the assistant dean of student community, overseeing the areas of residence life, student orientation and engagement, and dining services. Jurvelin has spent more than 20 years in higher education in support of students and was excited to join the Viterbo family in July 2022.

Viterbo Holocaust Workshop Has Become a Premiere Educational Event
Started in 2007, the Viterbo Teaching the Holocaust Workshop has grown to a two-day event and features leading Holocaust education expert Stephen Feinberg and other presenters.
Brian Bartelt Leads Viterbo’s Safety and Security Team
As director of campus safety and security, Brian Bartelt’s time is divided between being a safety officer and responding to calls for service, emergency preparedness, developing training opportunities, and supervising his staff of 15 on-call, part-time, and full-time officers.