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Mayor Kim Smith Serves the Common Good
If not for earning her servant leadership master's degree at Viterbo University, Onalaska Mayor Kim Smith might not have even thought about taking on the mayoral duties and becoming the city's first female mayor. “I really do credit Viterbo with giving me the confidence to raise my hand and say, ‘I’ll do it.’”
Viterbo Leadership at Noon Series to Continue with La Crosse Community Foundation Executive Director Jamie Schloegel Feb. 24
La Crosse Community Foundation Executive Director Jamie Schloegel will speak as part of the Leadership at Noon Series at Viterbo University Wednesday, Feb. 24 on Facebook Live.
Elegbede on a Servant Leadership Journey
Growing up in Nigeria and Togo, Wale Elegbede ’19 learned a lot from his father about leadership and being a good person. Viterbo taught him even more. “Viterbo has been really instrumental for me. Ethical leadership isn’t just something that’s nice to have. It’s a must have.”
Jean Storlie Is Sold on Power of Stories
In a career that took her from groundbreaking nutritionist to food industry change agent, Jean Storlie ’80 took note of the power of stories for creative problem-solving. In 2020, she published a book that shares her insights on story telling, "Once Upon an Innovation," chosen for the Viterbo Alumni Virtual Book Club.
For Jamie Schloegel, Leaders Need Bravery, Vision
With hard work and some luck, Jamie Schloegel finds herself serving as executive director of the La Crosse Community Foundation, one of the oldest philanthropic community foundations in the country. As Schloegel sees it, it's important for leaders have to have two key traits: courage and vision.
Hospital CEO Aims for Balance in Leadership
For Frank Perez-Guerra ’84, ’10, administrator/CEO at Gundersen Moundview Hospital and Clinics in Friendship, the best approach to leadership is one that keeps focus on the needs of his people. “My job is to take care of people who take care of people,” he said.
Viterbo D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership Partners with IM Education to Offer Virtual Class Series "Rebuilding American Civics" with Sam Scinta Feb. 3
Viterbo University’s D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership is partnering with IM Education to offer "Rebuilding American Civics," a virtual series of four classes led by Sam Scinta on Wednesday evenings via Zoom from 6:30–8 p.m. beginning Feb. 3.
Viterbo Leadership at Noon Series to Feature Food Network Baking Champion and Meringue Bakery Owner Jen Barney Jan. 26
Renowned pastry chef Jen Barney, winner of two Food Network baking championship titles and owner of Meringue Bakery in La Crosse, will speak as part of the Leadership at Noon Series at Viterbo University Tuesday, Jan. 26 on Facebook Live.
Jorge Espat Makes a Big Impact in Belize
There was never any doubt for Jorge L. Espat ’84 when he was growing up in Belize that he would go to college.