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Mike Toomey's TV & Me at Viterbo University March 28

March 12, 2015

Contact Jen Roberdeau at 608-796-3738 or jaroberdeau@viterbo.edu

MIKE TOOMEY’S TV & ME AT VITERBO UNIVERSITY MARCH 28

LA CROSSE, Wis. – Join Mike Toomey on a journey back to 1960s and 1970s television as he presents TV & Me at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28 in the Viterbo University Fine Arts Center Main Theatre.

Hands on Education

Guest artist Julie Leonard, second from left, held a book making workshop with students March 5. Leonard, an associate professor at the University of Iowa, has an exhibit entitled "Solid Ground It's Not" on display in the Viterbo University Gallery until April 1.

Get Discounted Group Fitness through Rec Sports

Viterbo employees are invited to take advantage of discounted group fitness classes from rec sports: $30 all class pass, $20 noon class pass, and $3 individual class pass.

Also, a reminder that the 5:01 Fit Flock Challenge begins today. Register at the Mathy Center front desk.

Arbender Robinson ’98

Arbender Robinson ’98

Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
Career: Actor

Arbender’s Story

In the mid ’90s, Arbender Robinson arrived at Viterbo University determined and with a plan that he knew would be incredibly challenging to accomplish.

“I wanted to be an actor and I was determined not to fail. Coming here (to Viterbo) turned out to be the best decision of my life,” Robinson said.

Montana Repertory Theatre to Present The Great Gatsby at Viterbo University March 22

March 10, 2015

Contact Jen Roberdeau at 608-796-3738 or jaroberdeau@viterbo.edu

MONTANA REPERTORY THEATRE TO PRESENT THE GREAT GATSBY AT VITERBO UNIVERSITY MARCH 22

LA CROSSE, Wis. – The Montana Repertory Theatre will present the stage adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel The Great Gatsby at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 22 in the Fine Arts Center Main Theatre.

Brian Konkol at Gustavus Adolphus
Rev. Brian Konkol: Viterbo Alum Living Our Core Values
When he’s working, the Rev. Brian Konkol can be found just about anywhere—the chapel, the classroom, the college board room, even on the basketball court. That’s just all part of the job as chaplain at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minn.
Viterbo Leadership at Noon Series to Feature Organic Valley Chief Operating Officer Louise Hemstead March 17

March 9, 2015

Contact Rick Kyte at 608-796-3704 or rlkyte@viterbo.edu

VITERBO LEADERSHIP AT NOON SERIES TO FEATURE ORGANIC VALLEY CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER LOUISE HEMSTEAD MARCH 17

LA CROSSE, Wis. – Organic Valley Chief Operating Officer Louise Hemstead will conclude the popular Viterbo University Leadership at Noon series for the academic year with her presentation Tuesday, March 17 in Reinhart Center 107.

Steve Palmer

“I’ve been blessed to have military leaders and mentors who were always pushing me toward excellence, always encouraging me to better myself and challenging me to never be satisfied.”

Steve Palmer proudly served his country for seven years of active duty in the U.S. Army, including two tours in Iraq. One key piece of advice he received from leaders in the military—get an education.

Jim and Elaine Schauls

Aspiring Scientists Get Boost from Grateful Couple

Jim and Elaine Schauls are very thankful for the life with which they’ve been blessed. They have excellent health, successful children, wonderful grandchildren, and financial security. As they thought about estate planning and reflected on all they had, they realized something. “We should be doing something to help others,” Jim said.

Sonja Larson

“It changed my life. Scholarship support has opened doors for me that I never could have imagined.”