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Over 1,600 Performers, Teachers, and Evaluators Expected to Attend Statewide High School Theatre Gathering Nov. 20–22 at VITERBO
LA CROSSE, Wis.—An estimated 1,600 students, teachers, and evaluators representing 53 Wisconsin high schools will be in La Crosse Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 20–22 to participate in the 24th Annual Wisconsin High School Theatre Festival (WHSTF) hosted by Viterbo University.

 

Jesús Jambrina Internationally Cited for Distinguished Research

Jesus JambrinaJesús Jambrina, world languages and history, has been internationally recognized and honored for his research regarding the Sephardic Jews; these are Jews who lived in Spain and Portugal from Roman time to 1492 when they were expelled by the Monarchs and the Spanish Inquisition.

Recycling in Earnest

Vicki Unferth, residence life, and student Sarah Call show off the newly installed recycling bin which was placed in Clare Apartments. The bin, which is valued at $2,300 and was donated by Max-R Recycling, is comprised of 1,630 recycled milk jugs. Unferth and Call worked with the company to arrange the donation and during the process, designed the bin, selecting the style and colors.

“Micro-Aggressions: Are You Being Inclusive?” Topic for Next Professional Development Dec. 2

Professional DevelopmentThe professional development committee invites all staff and administrators to join us on Tuesday, Dec. 2 as we learn about the message we send to others through brief and commonplace daily verbal indignities. These intentional and non-intentional indignities are micro-aggressions.

Over 1,600 Expected at Viterbo Nov. 20–22 for Statewide Theatre Festival

An estimated 1,600 students, teachers, and evaluators representing 53 Wisconsin high schools will be in La Crosse Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 20–22 to participate in the 24th Annual Wisconsin High School Theatre Festival (WHSTF) hosted by Viterbo University.

Meet Matthew Scott Campbell

Matthew CampbellName: Matthew Scott Campbell (Matt)

Position: Assistant Professor of Theatre/Music Theatre

Education background: Conservatory Degree, Circle in the Square Theatre School; B.A. Theatre, Missouri Southern State University; M.F.A. in Directing, Illinois State University

Leadership At Noon Series to Feature La Crosse Loggers Owner Dan Kapanke and General Manager Chris Goodell Nov. 18

La Crosse Loggers LogoLa Crosse Loggers baseball team Owner Dan Kapanke and General Manager Chris Goodell will speak as part of the Viterbo University Leadership at Noon series Tuesday, Nov. 18 in the Reinhart Center Board Room from noon-1 p.m.

A Message of Hope and Help

Carolyn WooOn Thursday, nearly 400 were in attendance to hear Catholic Relief Services CEO and President Dr. Carolyn Woo discuss the work her agency is doing to alleviate worldwide suffering due to poverty, violence and the lack of adequate health care. Woo’s talk was sponsored by the D.B.

"Headshot!" in LaCroix Black Box Theatre Nov. 14–16

HeadshotViterbo University theatre and music theatre students will present Headshot!, an original theatre production created with award-winning theatre artists and Viterbo students, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14 and Saturday, Nov. 15 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16 in the Fine Arts Center LaCroix Black Box Theatre.

Global Education to Host Webinar Featuring Graduate Sonja Larson Nov. 12

Sonja LarsonAs part of La Crosse’s Second Annual Global Initiatives Week, Viterbo’s Office of Global Education will be hosting a webinar highlighting the research of Fulbright Scholar and Viterbo University alumna, Sonja Larson, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 1–2 p.m.

Preregister for the webinar at: http://www.anymeeting.com/PIID=EB52DE83814C3C.