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2024 Viterbo Grad Lexi Oestreich Dedicated to Helping Others
An appreciation of community is just one of the life and academic lessons Lexi Oestreich will take with her as one of 448 candidates for graduation at Viterbo’s spring commencement ceremony at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at the La Crosse Center. Recently awarded the Viterbo's St. Catherine's Medal, she will graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology with minors in criminal and community justice and substance abuse counseling.
Congratulations to Katie Gruen
Congratulations to Katie Gruen whose guess of 2,242 was an amazing 34 off from the 2,276 paper clips in the jar at Courtyard Carni! Katie won herself some treats from The Pearl for her excellent guess. Have a great summer everyone!
Viterbo employees honored at annual Rose Awards ceremony
Dan Johnson-Wilmot, a longtime vocal music professor, was named Viterbo University's 2024 Teacher of the Year at the university's annual Rose Awards ceremony held May 2, while Nicky Rose, a key member of the academics administration staff, was named 2024 Employee of the Year.
Spotlight on … Connor Sullivan ’17
Starring as Billy Flynn in a national tour of the musical, "Chicago," 2017 Viterbo music theatre graduate Connor Sullivan gives a lot of credit to his Viterbo education for preparing him for success in the world of musical theatre.
Third Annual Community Interpreting Certificate Symposium and Graduation Celebration at Viterbo University May 5
The third annual Community Interpreting Certificate Symposium and Graduation Celebration will be held from 9–11 a.m. Sunday, May 5 in the Viterbo University Fine Arts Center FSPA Lobby.
Spotlight on … Sandy Burns ’74
Sandy (Contreras) Burns remembered feeling over the moon excited when Viterbo launched its first official women’s basketball team and she was going to be a member. “I was in seventh heaven,” she said.
Up Close with Apryl Denny
Apryl Denny retired in December after more than three decades teaching English at Viterbo University. She was awarded the title of professor emeritus in honor of her outstanding service.
Honoring Medland: Major Gift Establishes Viterbo’s First Endowed Chair
When William Medland came to Viterbo College in 1991, hired as the institution’s seventh president, he planned to stay for five years.