As Viterbo’s international and ESL program coordinator in the university’s diversity, equity, and inclusion division, Melissa Giefer is an essential resource for international students as well as those who speak English as an additional language. Giefer strives to help all students feel like La Crosse is home while they are here.

In the midst of a viral pandemic, it’s hard to think of viruses as anything but a plague on humanity. In reality, viruses hold real promise as a treatment for cancer.

This summer, Viterbo University senior biology student Kaitlin Schiferl is conducting research to assess the promise of viral cancer treatments.

Tuesday, July 5

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

Noon Supervisor deadline to approve electronic timecards for students and staff

 

Welcome to these new employees who began their work at Viterbo July 1:

Thursday, June 30

7:30 a.m.–6 p.m. 2022 Conference on Servant Leadership – Weber Center for the Performing Arts

 

Coming up:

Wednesday, June 29

9:30–11 a.m. Kasie Von Haden Farewell Reception – Brophy Patio/Lobby

1–3 p.m. Beth Dolder-Zieke’s Retirement Party – MRC 348

 

Coming up:

Tuesday, June 28

 

Coming up:

Caitlyn Konze’s last day at Viterbo will be Friday, July 1. Stop by the library to drop off a card or wish Caitlyn farewell.

Monday, June 27

 

Coming up:

Beginning Monday, June 27, the summer hours for the Mathy Center will be Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Fridays 9–4 p.m.

Beth Dolder-Zieke’s retirement party was changed to Wednesday, June 29 from 1–3 p.m. in MRC 348. Anyone not able to attend the event is welcome to drop off a card in MRC 226.

Friday, June 24

2 p.m. Dissertation Defense Presentation “An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Counselor Education and Supervision Faculty Becoming Exemplary Teachers” – MRC 500

 

Sunday, June 26

11 a.m. Mass – San Damiano Chapel

 

Coming up:

The North Star Athletic Association (NSAA) has named Viterbo University’s Barry Fried its 2021–22 Athletic Director of the Year. The award is determined by a vote of the conference’s athletic directors.

Monday, June 20

 

Coming up:

Employees are invited to attend a farewell reception for Jack Hamilton anytime from 3–5 p.m. Thursday, June 23 at Houghton’s. Enjoy some cake and a beverage (cash bar) and thank Jack for his years of service to Viterbo.