Schedule of Events for 2024
THURSDAY, OCT. 10
Day of Giving
Join your Viterbo community for our sixth annual Day of Giving to kick off the Viterbo Days Alumni Weekend. Join us Thursday, Oct. 10, to show your support and watch the total soar. With so many loyal and caring Viterbo alumni, families, employees, and friends, we can make a difference for current and future Viterbo students!
FRIDAY, OCT. 11
Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient Lunch with the President
11 a.m., Fine Arts Center Kwik Trip Hospitality Suite, Room 116, 929 Jackson St.
Spirit of Francis - Christine Newkirk ’03, ’06
Service to the University - Jessica Himmer ’06
College of Business, Leadership, and Ethics Professional Achievement - Holly Blanchard ’98
College of Nursing and Health Professional Achievement - Eric Mutchie ’04
Conservatory for the Performing Arts Professional Achievement - Bill Griffel ’92
School of Education Professional Achievement - Matt Wenthe ’95, ’01
College of Business, Leadership, and Ethics Rising Professional - Sam Bachmeier ’18
College of Engineering, Letters, and Sciences Rising Professional - Rehman Eon ’15
Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony and Social
4 p.m., Fine Arts Center Nola Starling Recital Hall, 929 Jackson St.
RSVP requested.
SATURDAY, OCT. 12
Class of 1974 50-Year Reunion Lunch with the President - 11 a.m.
Fine Arts Center Kwik Trip Hospitality Suite, 929 Jackson St.
Join your classmates for a complimentary lunch with President Rick Trietley.
RSVP requested.
South Africa Study Abroad Reunion - 11 a.m.
Brophy Center room 123, 816 10th St. S
Past participants of the program are invited to a potlock/braai (South African grill out) for lunch, conversation, and a slide show
of trips. A virtual option is being offered for those who cannot attend
in person. Hosted by Professor Matthew Bersagel Braley and Taylor Corbett ’16.
RSVP requested.
Campus Tour - 1:30 p.m.
Reinhart Center Skogen Family Welcome Center, 900 Viterbo Drive.
RSVP requested.
Fall Choir Concert with Special Alumni Chorus Opportunity - rehearsal at 1 p.m., concert at 3 p.m.
Mary of the Angels Chapel, 901 Franciscan Way
Featuring Viterbo's Concert Choir, 9th Street Singers, and an alumni chorus. Rehearsal for the alumni chorus is 1–2:15 p.m. in Mary of the Angels Chapel. No tickets are required for the concert.
Register for alumni choir participation.
Art Gallery Exhibit Reception - 4 p.m.
Fine Arts Center Third Floor Gallery, 929 Jackson St.
Diane Crane's exhibit Now and Then artist reception.
RSVP requested.
Cocktails and dinner - 5 p.m.
Pay at your own expense/pay at the restaurant
The Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern, 326 Front St. La Crosse
Join alumni, family, and friends for conversation after the concert and before the theatre production.
RSVP by Sept. 30.
SUNDAY, OCT. 13
Mass with St. Francis Alumni Choir - rehearsal at 10 a.m., mass at 11 a.m.
11 a.m., San Damiano Chapel, 940 Franciscan Way
Alumni choir singers meet at 10 a.m. in San Damiano Chapel for rehearsal.
RSVP requested.
Recurring Events
Viterbo University Theatre Production of Sweeney Todd
Fine Arts Center Main Theatre, 929 Jackson St.
7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday
Alumni can purchase up to two tickets per show at a $2 per ticket discount. For tickets, visit the Fine Arts Center website or call 608-796-3100.
Art Gallery Exhibit
Fine Arts Center Third Floor Gallery, 929 Jackson St.
Friday - 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday, Artist reception - 4-6 p.m.
Diane Crane was a long-time Viterbo faculty member. Her exhibit Now and Then is a collection of drawings and watercolor paintings that span fifty years of observation and artistic response to the natural world. The artwork invites the viewer to experience landscapes that are both familiar and playful.
Mary of the Angels Chapel Tour
St. Rose Convent entrance, 701 Franciscan Way
Friday and Saturday - 9-10:30 a.m. and 1-2:45 p.m.
The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration are offering 20-minute tours of the historic Mary of the Angels Chapel, which was consecrated in 1906
Admissions Visit Event
Reinhart Center Skogen Family Welcome Center, 900 Viterbo Drive
Friday and Saturday - 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Registration required.
Bookstore Open
Student Union, 702 Franciscan Way
Thursday - 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Friday - 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Saturday - 12-3 p.m.
Mention you're a Viterbo alum and receive 10% off during Viterbo Days!
Other Information
Contact Information
Viterbo University Alumni Office,
900 Viterbo Drive, La Crosse, WI 54601, alumni@viterbo.edu or 608-796-3072
Free Parking
No permit is required on campus during Viterbo Days weekend.
Hotel Accommodations - Candlewood Suites
Call the hotel at 608-785-1110 and mention that you are with the Viterbo Alumni group or go to the custom booking link: https://bit.ly/3LoV98N and enter the appropriate dates and click on the 'view prices' button to located the group special rate.
Special Dietary or Accessibility Needs
Call the alumni office at 608-796-3072.
Area Attractions
The Explore La Crosse website is a great resource for exploring all the area has to offer.