2021 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Arbender Robinson

Veteran Broadway performer Arbender Robinson ’98 came to Viterbo because of an unlucky accident (an injury) that in the end turned out to be lucky.

2021 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Lindsey Giese

An arts administration and music theatre double major, Giese toured the world for five years as a cruise ship singer and regularly performs in the “Sweet Dreams and Honky Tonks” touring revue. Since 2013, she also has served as executive director of River Arts Inc. in Prairie du Sac.

2021 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Joel Theisen

The founder and CEO of Lifesprk, Joel Theisen has been driven to improve care experiences for seniors and their families by providing holistic, person-centered services through coordinated efforts from all care partners.

2021 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Ryan Rieber

It’s hard to think of a more challenging time to take over the leadership of a school system than a pandemic, but Ryan Rieber ’01, ’06 approached his new role as superintendent of the West Salem School District with determination and positivity.

2021 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Josh Clark

Since earning his BBA degree in marketing, Josh Clark '08 has distinguished himself as a national sales manager of a large manufacturing company. He and his wife, Jennifer, also have ownership stakes in 12 Culver’s restaurants in four states, soon to be 15.

Viterbo Out-of-Our-Minds Chamber Music Series to Celebrate Musical Mentors

Viterbo University faculty member Mary Ellen Haupert and several other accomplished musicians from the La Crosse area will perform the music of Dvořák and Brahms to open the 2021–22 Out-of-Our-Minds Chamber Series at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25 in the Viterbo Fine Arts Center Nola Starling Recital Hall. The concert is free and open to the public.

Business Dean Tonya Wagner an Agent of Change

For Tonya Wagner, becoming dean of Viterbo's College of Business, Leadership and Ethics perfectly meshes her love of higher education with her knack for being a change agent in the business world.

Viterbo University Announces the Recipients of the Saint John XXIII Award for Distinguished Service

Longtime community volunteers and champions for education John and Linda Lyche, Sr. Jean Moore, Bruce Simones, Nola Starling-Ratliff, and Deak Swanson will be presented with the Viterbo University Saint John XXIII Award for Distinguished Service at a banquet and ceremony at the La Crosse Center Thursday, Sept. 16.

Yom Kippur: Day of At-one-ment

Reflection by Fr. Conrad Targonski, OFM

Viterbo University and Aquinas Catholic Schools Announce New Educational Partnership

Viterbo University and Aquinas Catholic Schools have announced a new educational partnership in the Catholic tradition that will allow Aquinas High School students to take tuition free classes at Viterbo and provide them with a guaranteed opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree at the university in three years after high school graduation.