John Armbruster's 2022 book, "Tailspin," recounts the true story of a poor farm boy from Wisconsin who enlisted to serve his country in World War II and survived an unimaginable ordeal—he fell four miles to the ground in the tail of a plane without a parachute, became a prisoner of war, and was forced to take part in a 600-mile death march.
Haleigh Zanoni of Machesney Park, Ill., was introduced to Viterbo when she received a phone call from the V-Hawks softball coach inviting her to enroll at the university and join the team. After visiting campus, Zanoni didn’t need any more convincing.
Enrolling international students is one thing, ensuring they have an excellent educational experience is often quite another. Enter Melissa Giefer, international and English as a Second Language (ESL) program coordinator at Viterbo University.
Ministry major Michael Krueger '10, '15, was honored with a Young Alumni Award in 2013 while he was in the process of earning his Master of Arts in Servant Leadership degree. He worked in residential facilities for adults with developmental disabilities, as a social worker, and as a stay-at-home father before landing in his current role as director of affiliation for the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration.
Biology/chemistry major Shane Peper '98 had a doctoral degree in analytical chemistry by the time he was honored with a Viterbo Young Alumni Award in 2004. Much of his career, which took him all over the world, was spent in nuclear research and security, but he also delved into molecular pathology as a researcher and educator. He's now on assignment in France doing nuclear security work for INTERPOL.
The library has a great Children's Collection! Located at the end of the hallway, next to the mural, we have story books all the way up to young adult titles. Bring your little ghouls and goblins in to find some fun Halloween reads!
Education major Debra (Kelly) Schams '81 was honored with a Viterbo Outstanding Young Alumni Award in 1989, the same year an alumni award for global community service was given to Thea Bowman, FSPA '65. Schams was a much-loved teacher in La Crosse's Aquinas Catholic Schools until her recent retirement.
One of today’s most beloved international folk music groups, The Wailin’ Jennys, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2 in the Viterbo University Fine Arts Center Main Theatre.
The Viterbo University Out of Our Minds Chamber Series will feature acclaimed flutist Iva Ugrčić and pianist Satoko Hayami at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 in the Fine Arts Center Nola Starling Recital Hall.
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