The Viterbo University Fine Arts Center will delay holding university-sponsored public performances, including Bright Star and NexStar Season performances, through June 30, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Viterbo University officials announced today the majority of fall semester classes will move to online delivery effective Monday, Nov. 23. Some courses with a hands-on component such as clinical or field experiences, performances, practicums, or labs will remain face to face to ensure the best possible learning experience.

Viterbo University has announced the formation of the Conservatory for the Performing Arts to launch in fall 2021. The program embraces a new approach to conservatory training that values and honors the liberal arts tradition while providing essential skill development necessary to succeed in a demanding professional world.

National Weather Service science and operations officer Dan Baumgardt will present “The Disturbing Recent Heavy Precipitation Trend Across Parts of the Midwest” from 10–11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6 on Facebook Live.

Famous 12-year-old crochet prodigy Jonah Larson of La Crosse will share his story as part of the Leadership at Noon Series at Viterbo University Tuesday, Oct. 27 on Facebook Live.

The art of Viterbo students Linzey Stenson and Angelie Tuch-Sanchez will be on display in the Viterbo University Gallery from Thursday, Oct. 15–Wednesday, Nov 4.

Viterbo University honored eight graduates Friday, Oct. 9, at its annual Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony, an online event part of the annual Viterbo Days alumni weekend. Those honored included Malinda Gerke, FSPA '60, Colleen Walsh '63, Samantha Pauly '12, Julianne Brienza '99, Amanda Vetsch '17, Naomi (Hemesath) Harm '99, Angela Mensink '12, and Lisa Skemp '77.

"The Trouble with My Name," a performance by professor, author, and actor Javier Ávila will be broadcast via Zoom at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12 for both the Viterbo University and La Crosse communities in celebration of the Hispanic Heritage Month 2020.

Mary Ann Gschwind, FSPA, will present “The Story of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration” at noon Tuesday, Oct. 6 on Facebook Live. The presentation is sponsored by the D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership and will be part of Viterbo University’s St. Francis Week and the Mayo Clinic Health System’s annual Heritage Days celebration.

Author of six consecutive bestselling books including "The Secrets of Happy Families" and "The Council of Dads" Bruce Feiler will speak as part of the Viterbo University D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership virtual Fall Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13 on Facebook Live.