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A Long Tradition: Today’s Teachers Carry on Legacy of Pioneering Sisters
St. Rose Normal School was founded in 1890 by the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, and what would become Viterbo University has been well known and respected for excellence and innovation in teacher education ever since. Viterbo has graduated thousands of top-notch teachers through the years. Meet four who are truly making a difference in their profession and the lives of their students.
Julie Bennett Using Leadership Lessons as St. Vincent de Paul CEO
Since earning her Master of Arts in Servant Leadership Degree, Julie Bennett ’12 is leading and living her faith as CEO and executive director of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul's Madison operation, overseeing a $16 million budget and 280 employees.
Viterbo Family Ties Strong for Engineering Major Gordon Murphy
A chance encounter brought Gordon Murphy into Viterbo's engineering program after two decades working in manufacturing. When he pays his tuition, he goes down the second-floor hallway of the building named for his grandfather, W. Leo Murphy.
Lauren Johnson's Theatre Journey Circles Back to Viterbo
Music theatre graduate Lauren Johnson ’21 made a leap last summer, moving to New York City just in time to land a part in a national tour of Hairspray. She'll feel right at home when the tour comes to the Viterbo Fine Arts Center Feb. 4–5.
Celebrate the Holiday Season with "A Viterbo Christmas: Earth Shall Ring" Dec. 3–4
Celebrate the holiday season with the outstanding singers of the Viterbo University choirs as they present "A Viterbo Christmas: Earth Shall Ring" at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 in the Fine Arts Center Main Theatre.
"Paintings from Myanmar, Southeast Asia" Exhibit to Open in the Viterbo University Gallery Nov. 16
"Paintings from Myanmar, Southeast Asia," an exhibit featuring the works of 36 contemporary artists from Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) will open Wednesday, Nov. 16 in the Viterbo University Gallery.
Viterbo University Conservatory for the Performing Arts to Present William Shakespeare’s "Measure for Measure" at the Weber Center for the Performing Arts Nov. 18–20
The Viterbo University Conservatory for the Performing Arts will present William Shakespeare’s "Measure for Measure" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18 and Saturday, Nov. 19 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20 at the Weber Center for the Performing Arts Lyche Theatre.
Prayer wheel completes Viterbo University FSPA Prayer Garden
In 2020, Viterbo University leaders were looking for a way to honor the university’s founders, the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration.
November is Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month, or American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month.