With the departure of the academic affairs VP, a new leadership structure has been set up to strengthen the connection between academic affairs and student afffairs, with Rick Trietley as interim provost and Sara Cook as interim associate provost for 2020-21.

The Saint John XXIII program is one of the major projects supported by the Viterbo Board of Advisors and includes a prestigious award and an endowed scholarship fund for Viterbo students that has presented $19,000 in scholarships since its inception.

Nobody planned on a pandemic that would force a campus shutdown and nationwide unrest over racism and social injustice when Viterbo University launched its strategic planning process last year. As it turns out, the plan is well suited to changing priorities to deal with these new issues.

If Viterbo classes are conducted in person on campus as planned, the fall V-Hawks athletics schedule will proceed, too, with adaptations, alterations, and new policies and procedures to ensure the health and safety of all involved.

From: Communication <communication@viterbo.edu>
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 1:36 PM
Subject: COVID-19 Update

Viterbo Students and Employees:

Wednesday, July 22

Are you an employee who is looking to connect with others to share lessons learned, innovative practices, and ideas for enriching the Viterbo community in light of the global pandemic? Join John Robinson and Beth Dolder-Zieke for a “Virtual Water Cooler Conversation” today, July 22 from noon–1 p.m. at https://viterbo.zoom.us/j/96041052795.

Tuesday, July 21

Are you an employee who is looking to connect with others to share lessons learned, innovative practices, and ideas for enriching the Viterbo community in light of the global pandemic? Join John Robinson and Beth Dolder-Zieke for a “Virtual Water Cooler Conversation” on Wednesday, July 22 from noon-1 p.m. at https://viterbo.zoom.us/j/96041052795.

Summer break is always busy for physical plant staff, but COVID-19 made it busier. Adapting classrooms, residences, and common spaces became a priority, in addition to working on the FSPA Prayer Garden, an expanded VAC strength training facility, and replacement of Murphy Center windows.

The nation's focus on racism and social justice in the wake of George Floyd's death was translated into action with the creation of the Greg and Diane Lind Nursing Diversity Scholarship.

Greta Mousel ’19 followed in the footsteps of her mother, Vickie (Bjork) Mousel ’78, getting her nursing degree at Viterbo and then going into the same specialty her mother has worked in for 40 years, obstetrics. “We talk shop several times a week,” Greta said. “The bond we have is the most meaningful I have ever experienced.”