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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.

Carol Klitzke Retires after 34 Years at Viterbo University

Nutrition and dietetics education at Viterbo University was much different when Carol Klitzke began as a faculty member in 1986.

Spotlight on…Nicole (Nikki) Miller ’98

Nikki Miller is a proud 22-year veteran of law enforcement. After graduating from Viterbo in 1998, Miller began working at the La Crosse County Juvenile Detention Facility. She later transferred to the La Crosse County Sheriff’s Office in 2001 and began working as a jailer.

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."
VU Today Oct. 22

Thursday, Oct. 22

9–11 a.m. Campus Ministry Thursday Morning M-U-G (Mingle - Unwind - Gather) – Campus Ministry Building. Free coffee and prepackaged breakfast items along with some good, socially-distanced conversation.

VU Today Oct. 21

Wednesday, Oct. 21

8:30–10 a.m. Transfer Appreciation Event Be Healthy, Stay Healthy Kit – Pick up your Be Healthy, Stay Healthy Kit in the School of Nursing Building lobby and enter for a chance to win the daily drawing. Today’s Transfer Trivia: Most international transfer students come from the University of Accounting and Finance Shang Hai Lexin.

Noon Mass – San Damiano Chapel