Merry Christmas

Viterbo University will be closed Monday, Dec. 25–Monday, Jan. 1. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Viterbo Student Gwen Mahoney Enjoying Christmas at Greccio Celebration

Gwen Mahoney was so impressed with the St. Francis Choir that after Mass at San Damiano Chapel she went up to the group’s director, Polly Pappadopoulos, to ask if she could join.

Military Aligned Students Get Support, Thanks to Sam Morris

As the director of military student success at Viterbo University, Sam Morris’ duties are many. So are his lofty goals.

Brandon Schoonover Wants to Help Fellow Veterans, Military Families

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Faculty Focus: Q&A with Scott Gabriel

Working with students is the most rewarding aspect of biochemistry professor Scott Gabriel’s career. That was the reason his being named Viterbo Teacher of the Year at the university’s annual 2023 Rose Awards ceremony was such an honor.

Artaria String Quartet to Perform the Complete Bartók Quartets in Three January Concerts at Viterbo University

The acclaimed Artaria String Quartet will perform the six string quartets by Hungarian composer Béla Bartók in concerts on Sundays Jan. 7, 14, and 21 at 3 p.m. in the Viterbo University Fine Arts Center Nola Starling Recital Hall.

Congratulations to Our Graduating Student Workers, Kylie Krahn and Julia Barnes!

Pictured is Kylie Krahn holding her dog, Goose, and the book she chose to have her bookplate in, David Hockney's Dog Days. Julia Barnes is holding the book she chose to have her bookplate in, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.

Viterbo Double Major Kylie Krahn Ends on a High Note

With a mental acuity for budgeting and money management, Kylie Krahn has always sought the best deals on purchases and to make smart financial decisions.

In Serving Others, Karla Hein Considers Lessons from Her Past a Present

Karla Hein's struggle with alcoholism forced her to drop out of Viterbo her first time here, but she returned to finish her undergraduate education. Once more a Viterbo student (in the Master of Arts in Servant Leadership program), she is making a difference in the community as coordinator of La Crosse's Catholic Charities Warming Center.

Zach Johnson Feels Most at Home Helping the Unsheltered

Living in Place of Grace as a Viterbo student and serving as its house coordinator put Zach Johnson on his life mission, a journey that has included serving multiple roles helping the homeless population in Minneapolis. He's served as program coordinator for Minnesota's largest homeless shelter, and he's worked one-on-one with people who have been unsheltered for years.