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Professor Keith Knutson
History Professor Keith Knutson is Viterbo’s Teacher of the Year
Keith Knutson’s efforts in teaching classes such as Western Civilization, American Government, U.S. History, the European Union, and the Vietnam War were recognized when he was named Teacher of the Year at Viterbo’s 2022 Rose Awards ceremony.
VU Today May 26

Thursday, May 26

2 p.m. Employee Forum – FSPA Lobby – The forum will include summer campus improvement project updates, news from the May 23 Board of Trustees meeting, and an overview of the compensation diagnostic. The forum will be recorded so any employees unable to attend can watch it at their convenience. While some employees do not work 12 months a year, the date of the forum needed to be after the Board of Trustees meeting.

 

VU Today May 25

Wednesday, May 25

1 p.m. DNP Final Defense Presentation – NRC 203

 

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VU Today May 24

Tuesday, May 24

Coming up:

Health services has six doses of COVID-19 vaccine available for Tuesday, May 24 from 8 a.m.–noon, or 2–4 p.m. This will be the last time that the vaccine is offered for the summer.  Contact health services at 796-3806 or scdanielson@viterbo.edu if interested.

Viterbo University to Offer New Community Choral Ensemble
Viterbo University will introduce a new community choral ensemble this fall entitled Viterbo Choral Arts.
VU Today May 23

Monday, May 23

Coming up:

Several students will present their DNP proposal or final defense on Wednesday, May 25. The Viterbo community is invited to attend any of these sessions. For questions contact Michele Merten (mmmerten@viterbo.edu).

VU Today May 19

Thursday, May 19

Coming up:

Orientation Service Saturday:  Site Leaders needed for Orientation Service Saturday on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Those interested can email Colin at cgburnsgilbert@viterbo.edu More information will be sent in early August as the projects and day solidify. 

Tony Welch
Commencement Student Speaker Transformed by Viterbo
Tony Welch came away from his four years at Viterbo with a degree in sports management and leadership and a sense of mission in life. “No matter the situation, I always want to put myself in the shoes of others and take care of people by being kind,” he said.
VU Today May 18

Wednesday, May 18

 

Coming up:

Beginning Monday, May 23 the exterior doors for the academic buildings will be open Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m–5:15 p.m. Viterbo University ID card access is needed for times outside of these hours. Exception to these building hours will be only for scheduled public events with attendees outside of the Viterbo community. For questions, contact Dawn Popp.

Kirsten Gabriel Named Viterbo University Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students
Kirsten Gabriel has been named the vice president for student life and dean of students at Viterbo University. She has held the interim post since July of 2021.