April 6, 2010
Contact Rick Kyte at 608-796-3704 or at rlkyte@viterbo.edu
BILL MILLER TO PRESENT “SACRED GROUND” AT VITERBO APRIL 22
LA CROSSE, Wis. – Celebrate Earth Day at Viterbo University with award-winning recording artist, performer, songwriter, activist, and painter Bill Miller as he discusses Native American views of the Earth and the environment with “Sacred Ground” at noon Thursday, April 22 in the Fine Arts Center Main Theatre.
Miller has earned three Grammys and seven Native American Music Awards during his illustrious career. He is a humanitarian and environmental activist whose work includes singing, songwriting, master flute playing, composing, visual artist, and healing lecturer. He uses his heritage, faith, and journey to compose inspirational music that is not bound to any specific genre.
“Many people in this region are already familiar with Bill Miller’s music, but he is also a fantastic speaker and gives presentations all over the country,” said Rick Kyte, director of the Reinhart Institute. “We’re delighted to be able to host his presentation to our community on Earth Day.”
This presentation is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by the D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership at Viterbo University and by the Coulee Partners for Sustainability.