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Nikki Beyer
Pandemic Tests Beyer’s Mettle as a Nurse in NYC Corps
Nikki Beyer '15 did a 13-week stint last spring at Elmhurst Hospital, a city-run facility treating only patients with COVID-19 when she started. When she got done with a 12-hour shift at the hospital in Queens, she'd go back to Manhattan, where she took the stairs to her fourth floor apartment, reminding her of her days at Bonaventure Hall.
Spotlight on…Sonja Larson ’14
When Sonja Larson graduated from Viterbo University in 2014 with a vocal performance degree and a Fulbright Scholarship to continue her studies of music of the Holocaust, she wasn’t sure where life would lead her. But she knew one thing. “I knew I wanted to give my life to God, in whatever He willed for me."
We Want Your Photos of the Weirdness on Campus This Fall for the Library Archives
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The winner of the $10 Kwik Trip Gift Card is James Michael!
Calista Holman ’19 Found an Incredible Adventure in the Peace Corps

Calista Holman ’19 stood in front of the assembled group of 300 students and shared the bad news with them. She wasn’t there to teach that day, but rather to say goodbye.

Up Close with Cari Mathwig Ramseier
Cari Mathwig Ramseier, Viterbo's director of instructional support services since 2019, was tasked last spring with preparing faculty for the transition to online instruction in response to the pandemic. Her very successful efforts resulted in her being named Employee of the Year.
Libby Weber
Libby Weber Thrives on CEO Challenges

Earning a Master of Business Administration degree at Viterbo was a turning point for Libby Weber ’10 in terms of personal development. It was the start of her journey to becoming chief executive officer of The Weber Group, which happened this spring in the middle of the pandemic.

Like Other Teachers, Semb Learning Lessons from Pandemic

Carter Semb ’18, ’20 learned a lot about being a teacher at Viterbo University, first getting his undergraduate degree and then this summer completing work on his master’s degree in education. Even with all he’s learned, he gained some unexpected lessons about teaching this year, thanks to COVID-19.

For Ryan Rieber, Leadership Is about Team Building
It’s hard to think of a more challenging time to take over the leadership of a school system, but Ryan Rieber ’01, ’06 is approaching his new role as superintendent of the West Salem School District with determination and positivity.
Pandemic Prompts Thoughts of Legacy
Scott Romane, who graduated in 1986 with degrees in English and theatre arts education and came back for a master's degree in servant leadership, wanted something good to come of his pandemic furlough down time. So he wrote a will, designating a portion of his estate for a Viterbo scholarship fund.
Spotlight on…Lorraine Fernandes ’80

Lorraine (Grunewaldt) Fernandes credits her medical records administration degree and Viterbo’s broad curriculum for preparing her for a variety of roles in her career, including consulting, management, sales, and executive leadership.