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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.
Viterbo University to Host Afterschool Art Workshop this Fall
Area students in grades 6–9 are invited to enroll in an Afterschool Art Workshop this fall at Viterbo University.
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.
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.
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.