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2024 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Matt Wenthe ’95, ’01

Professional Achievement, School of Education

When Matt Wenthe ’95, ’01 started his teaching career as a high school English teacher with the Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District (G-E-T) in Western Wisconsin, he thought he might stay for one year before moving on. One year turned into a robust 27-year career.

2024 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Eric Mutchie ’04

Professional Achievement, College of Nursing and Health

Eric Mutchie ’04 is currently the chief nursing officer and deputy commander for nursing at Keller Army Community Hospital, in West Point, NY. He himself was surprised by his career path at times, because Mutchie once thought he would complete his four-year commitment with the U.S. Army and then work in a hospital emergency room somewhere in Wisconsin closer to his family.

2024 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Sam Bachmeier ’18

Rising Professional, College of Business, Leadership, and Ethics

Sam Bachmeier ’18 participated in a mentorship program to learn more about his business administration major, and there he was introduced to various facets of the world of economic development.

2024 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Holly (Deml) Blanchard ’98

Professional Achievement, College of Business, Leadership, and Ethics

Holly (Deml) Blanchard ’98 credits Viterbo for the many opportunities she has had within her extensive career with Trane Technologies. “Viterbo played a role in providing me with an opportunity to advance my education and build confidence. I would not have achieved my career goals without the support and education from Viterbo.

What's Brewing at Campus Ministry?

Guests stepping inside Campus Ministry are greeted with a warm hello and a freshly brewed, customized selection from the stocked coffee bar. Chat in the bright kitchen or make oneself at home in the group gathering space. Find a place on a comfortable couch or take a seat around the table that holds many plates and conversations.

Military Experiences Shape Alumna Krista Coey’s Professional Pathways
Krista Coey ’16, ’18 worked as a logistics clerk within her battalion, where she handled logistics for people to safely leave and return to the base.
Belize Trip Caps Nursing Education for Katy Steffes '24
One of the highlights of Katy Steffes’ time at Viterbo came this past April, just before she graduated, as she joined 10 other nursing students and two faculty members on a two-and-a-half-week study abroad trip to Belize.
Bobbi Schamberger ’90 Leads Nursing Students to Belize

Bobbi Schamberger ’90 spent nearly three decades in a career she loved at Gundersen Health System, working 17 years as a nurse in the ICU and 10 in outpatient surgery.

Friendships Created in Master’s Program Cherished Years Later
They met through their Viterbo Master of Arts in Education program and graduated together in 2009. 14 years later, this group of women from Green Bay and surrounding areas are more than educators networking over careers and classrooms. They are known as The Viterbo Eight. They created lasting friendships where all eight support one another through life’s ups and downs, share milestones and career news, and cherish their frequent get-togethers.
Julia Johnson Now an RN, Thanks to Hard Work and DEMSN Program

After earning a bachelor’s degree in biology, Julia Johnson was unsure of her preferred career choice. Knowing she wanted to work in health care, Johnson took a CNA course and accepted a nurse tech position at a long-term care facility in Osseo.

She quickly discovered patient care was the field for her.