Beginning his second year as choral music professor and department chair at Viterbo University, James Wilson couldn't be happier he made the move from Delaware to La Crosse. “The students are extremely talented, the facilities are high quality, and my colleagues have been great to work with,” he said.

Sharing what you love with others would certainly provide the basis for a rewarding career. For senior Rhiannon Baasch, that love is music, and she’ll be doing just that as a student teacher next semester and as a professional music educator after earning her degree in May.

Music theatre major Maya Richardson ’19 talks about her burgeoning stage career, which includes landing the starring role of Ariel in the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres’ production of "Footloose" and a national tour with "Paw Patrol Live!"

Biopsychology major Melissa Kay McCarthy ’11 talks about her twin passions—music and helping people with mental health issues—and how those two paths converged with the July 2022 release of her first studio album, "Hourglass."

Join the library staff in honoring our deceased relatives on the ofrenda (altar) set up in the Recreational Reading area.

Wednesday, Oct. 19

11 a.m. Mass – St. Rose Convent

Noon–6 p.m. Conservatory for the Performing Arts Halloween Costume Sale – Fine Arts Center basement, down the hall from the costume shop

1–2 p.m. Pause for Paws – Hawk’s Nest

English major Tim Metzler ’13 talks about his journey as a comedian, from laughing around the family dinner table to becoming a top-tier member of Chicago’s legendary Second City troupe to his recent audition for "Saturday Night Live."

Enjoy great songs from more than 20 popular musicals as the Viterbo University Platinum Edition and Diamond Edition show choirs perform "Movin’ to Musicals" at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 in the Fine Arts Center Main Theatre.

Monday, Oct. 17

9 a.m. Student and staff deadline to submit electronic timecards for supervisor approval

9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Blood Drive – Fine Arts Center FSPA Lobby

11 a.m. Mass – St. Rose Convent

Noon Supervisor deadline to approve electronic timecards for students and staff

5 p.m. Table of Plenty – Sister Thea Bowman Center

Friday, Oct. 14

10:30 a.m. Inauguration Liturgy – San Damiano Chapel

11 a.m. Mass – St. Rose Convent

11:30 a.m. Community Lunch – Assisi Courtyard

2 p.m. Presidential Inauguration Installation Ceremony – Fine Arts Center Main Theatre