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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.

National Association of Teachers of Singing to Honor Viterbo Faculty Member Dan Johnson-Wilmot with Lifetime Achievement Award
The National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) will present Viterbo University music faculty member Dan Johnson-Wilmot with its Lifetime Achievement Award at the organization’s 58th national conference in Knoxville, Tennessee Monday, July 1.
Viterbo Students Grow from Mission to Casa Hogar in Peru
Viterbo University has established strong connections with the Casa Hogar orphanage in Peru, sending students there on service learning missions and giving graduates of Casa Hogar the opportunity to further their education at Viterbo.
Viterbo University Fine Arts Center Announces 2024-25 Season
The Viterbo University Fine Arts Center welcomes audiences for its 2024–25 season. The lineup features a diverse array of productions, including renowned icons, unforgettable tributes to music legends, and family-friendly entertainment options.
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Frank A. Casagrande Gifts Casagrande Consulting to Viterbo
Higher education effectiveness consultant Frank A. Casagrande has gifted the future of his company, Casagrande Consulting, to Viterbo University. The in-kind donation is valued at $1 million.
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.
DNP Student Zuri Cevallos Takes Nursing to Next Level
Students in Viterbo University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program undertake projects or research focused on improving patient and population health outcomes. In the case of DNP student Zuri Cevallos, unexpected results from her research on one aspect of health care led to health improvement projects unrelated to her original research.
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.

Wisconsin Nurses Honor Guard Pays Tribute to Fellow Nurses
A special group of nurses in Wisconsin volunteer to honor and respect their nursing colleague who has passed and to honor the profession of nursing. Members of the Wisconsin Nurses Honor Guard attend a funeral or celebration of life and conduct a brief, meaningful service that speaks to the tradition of nursing, and is personalized to the nurse who has either passed away or is nearing the end of their life.