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Servant Leadership Conference Early Bird Registration Deadline March 31

Registration is open for Viterbo University’s annual Conference on Servant Leadership, which will be held June 27-28 at the Weber Center for the Performing Arts in downtown La Crosse.

Cameron Kiersch
Faculty Focus: Q&A with Cameron Kiersch
Cameron Kiersch, who chairs the Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing (DEMSN) program at Viterbo, began teaching at the university in 2015 after 14 years as a critical care nurse. Kiersch taught a variety of courses in the undergraduate nursing program, and he continues to teach one core seminar course, which includes students from multiple majors.
Fast Company: Coach Devon Montgomery Sets a High Bar
Viterbo assistant track coach Devon Montgomery firmly believes running with the best helps his athletes turn in their best performances. He's going with eight of them to the Texas Relays, where he will compete himself in the 110-meter hurdles.
Holocaust Survivor Ida Paluch Kersz to Speak at Viterbo April 3
Holocaust survivor Ida Paluch Kersz will speak at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 3 in the Viterbo University Fine Arts Center Main Theatre. The event will also be streamed on Facebook.
Erin Miess Named RESPOND Grant Program Director at Viterbo University
Faculty member Erin Miess has been named the program director of the RESPOND Grant at Viterbo University.
Viterbo University Nursing Graduates Achieve Outstanding NCLEX Pass Rate in 2023
Viterbo University nursing graduates achieved an outstanding pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) in 2023. All aspiring registered nurses must pass the test to earn licensure and legally practice their profession in the U.S.
Creating Lively, Colorful Costumes for "Bat Boy: The Musical"
Costume Shop Supervisor Alexandra, or Alex (Bell) Holzem ’20 had her work cut out with the costume patterns before her, leading up to the March production of Bat Boy: The Musical.
Distance Not a Problem to Design the Set of "Bat Boy: The Musical"
Technology and love for her alma mater were factors behind Teena Sauvola designing the set of the recent Viterbo student production of "Bat Boy: The Musical." Sauvola, who graduated from Viterbo in 2008 with a theatrical design degree, lives in California.
Viterbo remembers Linda Balgord Fenton ’82

 

The Viterbo community extends heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of Viterbo alumna Linda Balgord Fenton ’82, who passed away at age 64. Balgord earned her BA in Theatre at Viterbo. 

Nurse Blake Shock Advised Tour
Nurse Blake to Bring Shock Advised National Tour to Viterbo University Nov. 9
Viral sensation Nurse Blake will bring his national stand-up comedy Shock Advised Tour to the Viterbo University Fine Arts Center Main Theatre Saturday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. This performance is part of the upcoming 2024–25 Bright Star season.