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Viterbo University Conference on Servant Leadership “Relationships: Renewed and Restored” at the Weber Center for the Performing Arts June 30-July 1
The annual Viterbo University Conference on Servant Leadership will be held Thursday, June 30 and Friday, July 1 at the Weber Center for the Performing Arts in downtown La Crosse.![Chris Sanger](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_story_crop/public/Sanger_Chris.jpg?h=f003ddfd&itok=jB1M26_z)
Up Close with Chris Sanger
Chris Sanger began as an administrative assistant in the financial aid office in 1981. Five years later she moved to the advancement office and today is the director of donor relations and advancement services.![Patty Sullivan O'Brien](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_story_crop/public/OBrien%20Family.jpg?h=4d117e69&itok=DT9GhILT)
Spotlight On ... Patty Sullivan O’Brien ‘65
Patty Sullivan O’Brien ’65 has been retired from her career at the Phoenix Zoo for nearly 15 years now, but she hasn’t stopped chasing her passion for working with animals.![Jed Barton](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_story_crop/public/Barton%20at%20Desk.jpg?h=4a44a7f1&itok=absbP1IX)
Spotlight On ... Jedidiah Barton ‘17,’20
Jedidiah Barton ’17, ’20 credits Viterbo University with shaping the trajectory of his life.![Professor Keith Knutson](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_story_crop/public/Knutson%20Teaching.jpg?h=11787486&itok=PoqnQA4c)
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.![](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_story_crop/public/Wilson_James%20Web_0.jpg?itok=C0Hhpbub)
Viterbo University to Offer New Community Choral Ensemble
Viterbo University will introduce a new community choral ensemble this fall entitled Viterbo Choral Arts.![Tony Welch](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_story_crop/public/IMG_3654.jpg?itok=BsIFYkC_)
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.![](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_story_crop/public/Kirsten%20Gabriel%20Web.jpg?itok=pDYgbaKj)
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.![Zach Schmit](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_story_crop/public/Zach%20Schmit.jpg?h=82b23b2b&itok=dSWcXEsl)