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New health science degrees and certificates—in nursing and beyond—as well as innovative enhancements in established programs that are responsive to the needs of employers and the labor market will play a vital role in keeping Viterbo strong for decades to come.
What Jane Eddy did in one form or another during her 38-year career was assist students, whether it was on the individual level, securing the all-important federal TRIO grant (the funds from which make the ARC possible) several times as a “committee of one,” bringing $9 million to the university, overseeing the services and staff of the ARC, teaching a wide variety of classes, or serving in various campus leadership roles.
Ministry major Michael Krueger '10, '15, was honored with a Young Alumni Award in 2013 while he was in the process of earning his Master of Arts in Servant Leadership degree. He worked in residential facilities for adults with developmental disabilities, as a social worker, and as a stay-at-home father before landing in his current role as director of affiliation for the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration.
Biology/chemistry major Shane Peper '98 had a doctoral degree in analytical chemistry by the time he was honored with a Viterbo Young Alumni Award in 2004. Much of his career, which took him all over the world, was spent in nuclear research and security, but he also delved into molecular pathology as a researcher and educator. He's now on assignment in France doing nuclear security work for INTERPOL.
The library has a great Children's Collection! Located at the end of the hallway, next to the mural, we have story books all the way up to young adult titles. Bring your little ghouls and goblins in to find some fun Halloween reads!
Education major Debra (Kelly) Schams '81 was honored with a Viterbo Outstanding Young Alumni Award in 1989, the same year an alumni award for global community service was given to Thea Bowman, FSPA '65. Schams was a much-loved teacher in La Crosse's Aquinas Catholic Schools until her recent retirement.
One of today’s most beloved international folk music groups, The Wailin’ Jennys, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2 in the Viterbo University Fine Arts Center Main Theatre.
The Kent Handel Endowed Scholarship has been established at Viterbo University with a $110,000 gift by Trust Point, Inc. Foundation in celebration of the company’s 110th year in business.
The Viterbo University Out of Our Minds Chamber Series will feature acclaimed flutist Iva Ugrčić and pianist Satoko Hayami at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 in the Fine Arts Center Nola Starling Recital Hall.
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