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2022 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Jhardon DiShon Milton ’13
Since graduating from Viterbo in 2013 with a degree in music theatre, Jhardon DiShon Milton has put his performing skills to good use in television shows, plays, and musicals, including roles in Broadway productions of A Bronx Tale and, most recently Tina: The Tina Turner Musical.
2022 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Rebecca (Arndt) Crecente ’04
A standout on the basketball court, Rebecca (Arndt) Crecente graduated with a biology degree from Viterbo, going on to earn a doctoral degree from Duke University's top-flight physical therapy program. Now a a board-certified clinical specialist in sports physical therapy, she mentors physical therapy students in South Carolina.
2022 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Donna (Role) Nelson ’83
Imagine loving your job for 37 years. Donna (Role) Nelson doesn’t have to imagine. Her passion to serve others and her community as a nurse made sure of that. “As Mahatma Ghandi said, ‘The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others,’” Nelson said.
2022 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Barry Lee Moe ’01
Two-time Emmy Award winner Barry Lee Moe came to Viterbo intent on a career as a performer, but a nudge from an insightful professor helped him discover a passion and gift for other theatrical arts and taught him an important lesson in the importance of being open to trying new paths.
2022 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Brian Soller ’94
A business major who played baseball and basketball, Brian Soller credited the scholarships for making his education possible. He has made it a mission to show gratitude for that help and pay it forward, establishing a scholarship fund for basketball players and serving since 2014 on the Viterbo Board of Trustees.
Check Out Our New Databases!
The library has licensed four new databases, two for theatre/musical theatre, and two for English and writing.
Viterbo University Out of Our Minds Chamber Music Series to Feature Indian Classical Music Sept. 17
The first concert of the Out of Our Minds Chamber Series will feature the talents of Polish cellist Magdalena Sas with Viterbo pianist Mary Ellen Haupert. Their program, “Magnificent Women,” will be performed in Viterbo University’s Nola Starling Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17.
Pianist Dave Marck and Friends to Present Free Concert "The Song is You: Celebrating the Music of Jerome Kern" at Viterbo University Sept. 14
New York pianist and La Crosse native Dave Marck presents the free concert "The Song is You: Celebrating the Music of Jerome Kern" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14 in the Viterbo University Fine Arts Center Main Theatre.
"Be a Shining Light of Hope: Everyone Plays a Role in Suicide Prevention" Presentation at Viterbo University Sept. 22
Clinical psychologist Sally Spencer-Thomas will present “Be a Shining Light of Hope: Everyone Plays a Role in Suicide Prevention” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 in the Viterbo University Fine Arts Center Main Theatre.