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The public is invited to attend an open house event celebrating the reissue of the book Squirrel is Alive at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 27 at Pearl Street Books in downtown La Crosse.
For Viterbo nursing students and faculty members, a journey of 8,236 miles and countless moments of awe and discovery began with a single step … taken four years ago by Lin Rauch.
The Viterbo University Fine Arts Center welcomes audiences for its 2023-24 Bright Star season. The lineup features a diverse array of productions, including internationally renowned musicians, comedians, and a dynamic dance troupe.
Working with students is the most rewarding aspect of biochemistry professor Scott Gabriel’s career. That was the reason his being named Viterbo Teacher of the Year at the university’s annual 2023 Rose Awards ceremony was such an honor.
For theatre and music theatre faculty member Rick Walters, being named executive artistic director of the Viterbo Conservatory for the Performing Arts has been an “energizing extension of my 20-plus years at an institution I love.”
Viterbo University student Riley Pennington was working as a home health aide when one of her clients told her, “You’re going to be a great nurse someday.” While she greatly appreciated the compliment, there was one problem—Pennington was a biochemistry major with career aspirations of becoming a dentist.
When Amy Schmidt '11 returns to Viterbo as the new vice president for finance and administration, campus will feel very much like home. She earned an MBA here, and her husband and fellow alumnus, Eric Schmidt '08, '17, is a long-time employee.
Debra Murray '90, the driving force behind Viterbo's mental health counseling master's and doctoral degree programs, is retiring after nearly 30 years here, but she's not done helping those who most need it.
Graduation is an exciting time, as seniors get ready to begin their careers. That’s especially true for Viterbo nursing major and spring 2023 undergraduate commencement speaker Lana Yeakel, for whom an adventure of sorts awaits.
President Trietley, Members of the Board of Trustees, Faculty, Administration, Families, friends, and fellow graduates; Welcome to the 2023 Viterbo University Commencement Ceremony. My name is Lana Yeakel, and I am graduating today with my BSN and minor in servant leadership.