I chose Viterbo because of the small class sizes, approachable professors, and, honestly, because I wanted to experience ‘Midwest nice.’ It didn’t disappoint. The people here have made Viterbo feel like home. Even during Thanksgiving break, coaches make sure student-athletes have somewhere to go, sometimes even inviting them into their own homes.

Bowling has been part of Emily Newbauer’s life for as long as she can remember. That lifelong connection shows every time she steps onto the lanes. Now a standout on the V-Hawk women’s bowling team, she has risen to become one of the region’s top competitors,

One of the most popular string ensembles in the world, Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ), will perform "The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond" at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 in the Viterbo University Fine Arts Center Main Theatre.

“Hungarian Rhapsody,” the second concert of the Out of Our Minds Chamber Series, will feature the talents of Polish cellist Magdalena Sas with Viterbo pianist Mary Ellen Haupert, violinist Michelle Elliott, and violist Maritsa Rosamilia at the Cappella Performing Arts and Events Oct. 24.

Join the Texas Tenors for a concert experience they promise audiences won’t forget at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 in the Viterbo University Fine Arts Center Main Theatre.

Viterbo University will honor five individuals with Distinguished Alumni Awards at a ceremony at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10 in the Fine Arts Center Nola Starling Recital Hall during Viterbo Days Alumni Weekend.

My advice for future students is to take advantage of every opportunity Viterbo offers. This community will meet you where you are and help you grow into the person you are meant to be.

Members of the public are invited to receive a free voice health and function checkup at Viterbo University’s Nursing Center on Tuesdays, Oct. 28, Nov. 18, and Dec. 2.