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Allie Mormann's Been Around the World and Back
As Viterbo University’s new study abroad coordinator, Allie Mormann ’22 brings more than a little recent international experience to the table. During her studies at Viterbo, Mormann had two educational adventures abroad, in countries on opposite sides of the globe.
Beth Dolder-Zieke Found Her Happy Place at Viterbo
For Beth Dolder-Zieke ’88, retiring from her post as Viterbo University’s career services director is a bit like a pregnancy. It’s going to hurt like heck for a while, but when the pain is over, there’s this whole new life, full of promise.
Michael Modawell Puts Education into Action at Ft. McCoy
As a workforce development officer for federal civilian employees, Viterbo alumnus Michael Modawell '04, '06 gets to do something he loves — help people advance in their careers.
Big Things Ahead for the Viterbo CPLD and Director Nicole Van Ert
Inspiration from the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration legacy brought Nicole Van Ert '10 to Viterbo to earn an MBA. These days, she is director of the university's Center for Professional Learning and Development, overseeing the center's program development and implementation.
Staff Focus: Q&A with Melissa Giefer
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.
Faculty Focus: Q&A with Andrew Hamilton
History Professor Andrew Hamilton’s was a faculty member at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 2007 when he accepted a request to fill in for a Viterbo professor going on sabbatical. He loved the atmosphere and engagement with students here so much that he joined the Viterbo community the first chance he got.
"Cabaret and Cocktails" Featuring Songs from the Fabulous '50s and Awesome '80s at Viterbo University July 20-22 and July 27-29
An outstanding cast of local singers and dancers will perform a medley of more than 80 songs from the 1950s and 1980s as they present "Cabaret and Cocktails" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 20–Friday, July 22 and Wednesday, July 27–Friday, July 29 in the Viterbo University Fine Arts Center FSPA Lobby. The performances are a fundraiser for Viterbo University’s Platinum Edition and Diamond Edition show choirs.
Viterbo University's Barry Fried Named North Star Athletic Association Athletic Director of the Year
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.
Educators Invited to Submit Work for Upcoming Viterbo University Art Exhibit
Current and former teachers in Wisconsin and Southeast Minnesota are invited to submit their artwork for a special exhibit entitled Art Educators: A New Community to be held in the Viterbo University Fine Arts Center in Spring 2023.