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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.
Michael Quam Enlists His Gifts to Serve People with Struggles
Michael Quam worked in the banking industry, where he had a gift as a manager for improving the workplace culture. This year, he took on the task of leading fundraising efforts for the La Crosse Salvation Army, a job in which he feels like he can really make a difference in the lives of people who are struggling.
Franciscan Night at Rotary Lights and Other Events Celebrate 800th Anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi's Christmas at Greccio
The roots of the nativity scene tradition go back 800 years to 1223, when St. Francis of Assisi delivered Mass in a cave chapel in Greccio, Italy. This holiday season Viterbo University joins forces with the FSPA, Franciscan Spirituality Center, and Mayo Clinic Health System to celebrate the octocentenary milestone.
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.
Viterbo University Winter Commencement Dec. 16
One hundred undergraduate and 26 graduate students will be candidates for graduation at Viterbo University’s winter commencement ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 in the Fine Arts Center Main Theatre.
Macy Gray & The California Jet Club "The Reset Tour" Comes to Viterbo University Dec. 18
The Macy Gray and The California Jet Club "The Reset Tour" will come to the Viterbo University Fine Arts Center Main Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18. This is their only tour stop in Wisconsin.
4th Annual Library Scavenger Hunt - And the Winners Are...
The winners of this year's Library Scavenger Hunt (for the second year in a row!) are Gabby Ramsey and Megan Wheelock! Click through to see the answers to all of the questions.