Cherry Lommen, a champion of Viterbo, kids, and community, died July 15. She was on Viterbo’s Board of Advisors as well as devoting her energy to organizations including Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse, Ronald McDonald House, Chileda, and Family and Children's Center.

With the departure of the academic affairs VP, a new leadership structure has been set up to strengthen the connection between academic affairs and student afffairs, with Rick Trietley as interim provost and Sara Cook as interim associate provost for 2020-21.

The Saint John XXIII program is one of the major projects supported by the Viterbo Board of Advisors and includes a prestigious award and an endowed scholarship fund for Viterbo students that has presented $19,000 in scholarships since its inception.

From: Communication <communication@viterbo.edu>
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 1:36 PM
Subject: COVID-19 Update

Viterbo Students and Employees:

Wednesday, July 22

Are you an employee who is looking to connect with others to share lessons learned, innovative practices, and ideas for enriching the Viterbo community in light of the global pandemic? Join John Robinson and Beth Dolder-Zieke for a “Virtual Water Cooler Conversation” today, July 22 from noon–1 p.m. at https://viterbo.zoom.us/j/96041052795.

Tina Janzen ’96 calls getting her master’s degree in education at Viterbo one of the best things she ever did for herself, both as a teacher and a person. Now, her twins are both juniors at Viterbo. Nathan is going for a double major—music and finance—with possible careers as an opera singer or financial advisor. Jessica plans to become a pediatric oncologist and is majoring in biology, with two minors related to health care.

Growing up in a small town, Quinn Hause ’98 was attracted to Viterbo’s small size and personal touch. “I absolutely loved everything about Viterbo, the small class sizes, professors who knew who you were,” said the longtime social worker. “You weren’t just a number. They actually wanted to see you succeed.” Her daughter, Caitlin, grew up in that same small town and will start her freshman year as a biochemistry major at Viterbo in the fall, drawn to the university for many of the same reasons that attracted her mother.

Tuesday, July 21

Are you an employee who is looking to connect with others to share lessons learned, innovative practices, and ideas for enriching the Viterbo community in light of the global pandemic? Join John Robinson and Beth Dolder-Zieke for a “Virtual Water Cooler Conversation” on Wednesday, July 22 from noon-1 p.m. at https://viterbo.zoom.us/j/96041052795.

Summer break is always busy for physical plant staff, but COVID-19 made it busier. Adapting classrooms, residences, and common spaces became a priority, in addition to working on the FSPA Prayer Garden, an expanded VAC strength training facility, and replacement of Murphy Center windows.

The nation's focus on racism and social justice in the wake of George Floyd's death was translated into action with the creation of the Greg and Diane Lind Nursing Diversity Scholarship.