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There's No Standing Still for Colin Luz
When Colin Luz ’14 came to Viterbo University, his path seemed clear. Sport management was calling his name. Or so it seemed.
Murphy Center Memories
Construction of Murphy Center began in 1940, and the building has been at the center of life at Viterbo University ever since. To mark the 80th anniversary of construction commencement, here are some fond memories shared by people who called the building home for many years.
Viterbo's 1970 Graduates Reunite in Cyberspace
There’s something poetic about the Viterbo University Class of 1970 being the first group of Viterbo graduates to conduct a 50-year reunion in cyberspace. The women who graduated half a century ago saw a number of Viterbo firsts while they were on campus.
For Dietetics Grad, Service Is Food for the Soul
Meredith (Zondag) Hink ’01 grew up convinced of the importance of giving back to the community and helping those less fortunate. So when it came time to pursue her dream of becoming a dietitian, Viterbo University felt like home. Viterbo had at its core an emphasis on serving the community. “There always was an encouragement to give back, whether it was distributing bread to neighbors or working at Place of Grace,” she says.
Volunteer Year a Fine Fit With Viterbo Values
When Jed Barton ’17 came to Viterbo University, he planned to go on to medical school. During his time at Viterbo, though, he realized medical school was not the path he was meant to pursue, but he wasn’t quite sure how to discern his true path. So he did something that he hopes a lot more fresh college graduates will do. He committed to a volunteer year.
Chance Meeting Brought 'Social Change Agent' to Viterbo
A 30-year-old Jamaican-born single mother from Canada comes to Viterbo University in the late 1970s to study medical records administration and goes on to become CEO of an organization responsible for 170-plus health care providers,a social change agent, and a major force in driving the ethics, equity, and quality of care agendas in Canada. How does something like that happen?
Tom Thibodeau and Larry Long Launch 'Conspiracy of Goodness' project
Tom Thibodeau and musician/activist Larry Long launched a radio show/podcast/video project in September 2020, "Conspiracy of Goodness," that aims to “strengthen connections, expand communities, and create possibilities in working for the greater good every day.”
Juan Jiménez Has Good Reason for Being V-Hawk to the Core
"Paying it forward" and working for the common good, fairness, and justice are all Viterbo lessons Juan Jiménez '01, '06 took to heart. He has served Viterbo University on both the alumni board and the board of advisors.