Chamber music series to begin in September Jul 11, 2009
Mary Ellen Haupert has been staging chamber music concerts for several years at Viterbo University ... Viterbo University 2009-10 One-of-a-Kind Chamber Music Series. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Universities using CityWatch to alert students of emergency Jul 7, 2009
When a student was robbed at gunpoint near Viterbo University last November, inaccurate messages ricocheted around campus. Students called their parents, and parents called the university about the attack, said Diane Brimmer, Viterbo s vice president for student development. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
La Crosse Common Council to choose North Side rep Jul 7, 2009
She also was an equal opportunity coordinator for Trane Co., a grant writer for Viterbo University and administered a 1. 4 million video distance learning program for the Cooperative Educational Service Agencies, or CESA, No. 4. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Freshmen sign up to play roommate roulette Jul 3, 2009
Viterbo University students complete a compatibility questionnaire before roommates are selected, said Pat Kerrigan, Viterbo vice president for communications and marketing. Though the questionnaire helps, every year we end up with requests for roommate changes, he said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Foot Steps to Health: Cantaloupe Jun 28, 2009
Foot Steps to Health is a collaborative effort between the Coulee Region Childhood Obesity Coalition, Viterbo University, Festival Foods and Gundersen Lutheran s 500 Club to promote better health in the community. More Food. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
KJ Lang: At least UW-L’s bathrooms will still be clean Jun 26, 2009
Viterbo University went trayless in summer 2007. Besides reducing water and soap consumption, campuses are good at getting rid of paper. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Retiring superintendent predicts a new school building in 3-5 years Jun 26, 2009
He plans to teach a class this fall at Viterbo University in La Crosse. He would also like to take his experiences from Chippewa Falls and provide consulting services on continuous improvement and strategic planning to other districts. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Jerdet-Engen engagement Jun 25, 2009
The future bride is a 2007 graduate of Viterbo University and is a nurse educator in Black River Falls. The future groom is employed with Engen Construction in Whitehall. (Chetek Alert, WI)
MISS WIS: Smaby brings Miss Wisconsin title home to Holmen Jun 22, 2009
Though one semester from graduation, Smaby said she ll have to put her studies at Viterbo University on hold for a year. This is my job, she said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Audience favorite ‘Hair’ back on UW-L SummerStage Jun 21, 2009
Nancy Allen, Viterbo University music faculty member, is the music director for Hair for the third time. I love the music and just want to be part of the music and the production, Allen said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Smaby crowned Miss Wisconsin for 2009 Jun 21, 2009
Smaby attends Viterbo University and is a senior majoring in business management. Her platform was titled "Connecting Generations." She wants to create an intergenerational program for young children, high school students, nursing home residents and other older adults. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Winners chosen in juried art exhibit Jun 20, 2009
Placing second was a painting by Winonan Don Schmidlapp, with third going to 3some, a ceramic piece by Derek Freese, a student at Viterbo University. Prizes included 1,000 for first place, 500 for second and 250 for third. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Viterbo president extends employment agreement five years Jun 19, 2009
Viterbo University president Rick Artman received a new five-year employment agreement for 2009 to 2014. The agreement was recently approved by the university s Board of Trustees. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Terry Rindfleisch: Eat your veggies, and enjoy them, too Jun 17, 2009
The coalition is partnering with Gundersen Lutheran and Viterbo University to offer the Footsteps to Health project in Festival Foods stores in La Crosse, Onalaska and Holmen starting in July and running through June 2010. Each month, coalition members will staff two kiosks in each of the stores promoting the consumption of fresh fruits and veggies. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Fort HealthCare Partners names scholarship award recipients Jun 16, 2009
Martin is graduating from Lakeside Lutheran High School in Lake Mills and plans to attend Viterbo University in La Crosse to study nursing ... She received her associate degree in nursing from Madison Area Technical College in Fort Atkinson and is now pursuing a bachelor of science-nursing degree at Viterbo University in La Crosse ... Wenkman holds a degree in social work and is pursuing a bachelor's degree at Viterbo University. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Annual Viterbo family series begins Nov. 7 Jun 16, 2009
The stories will be familiar to children, parents and grandparents in next season s offerings in the Ronald McDonald Arts for Young America Family Series at Viterbo University. The patrons tell us they want familiarity, said Michael Ranscht, director of Viterbo s Fine Arts Center. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Local graduates receive $500 scholarships Jun 16, 2009
Amber Masters, of Chetek, will attend Viterbo University in La Crosse to major in biology/pre-dental. Angelo Marinello, of Rice Lake, plans to attend the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse to major in chemistry/pharmacy. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Masters at music: Area’s top senior musicians among best in state, too Jun 6, 2009
College: Viterbo University. ANDREW DOBBS, Logan. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Obituaries for Friday, June 5, 2009 Jun 5, 2009
She was a well-known soprano soloist, appearing at the La Crosse City Band Concert, the La Crosse Symphony and in four on stage recitals at Winona State and Viterbo University ... The Rev. Tom O Neill, chaplain at Viterbo University, will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Monday, June 8, in the chapel. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Forum addresses outside spending in judicial campaigns Jun 2, 2009
Panelist Rick Kyte from the D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership at Viterbo University urged people to take the initiative themselves to find out about the candidates so they will not be as easily taken in by misleading ads. More News. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Alumni return to area alma maters for job help May 31, 2009
Viterbo University and Western Technical College officials reported only a few more alumni seeking career help than usual ... They don t have a professional network, so we are their professional network, said Beth Dolder-Zieke, director of Career Services at Viterbo University. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
La Crosse Concert Band series begins June 10 May 31, 2009
The 2009 La Crosse Concert Band season of free concerts in Riverside Park features Broadway, John Philip Sousa, classical music of Bugs Bunny and another concert hall gala at Viterbo University. The season of Wednesday night concerts will kick off June 10 with soprano Linda Zoerb singing selections from The Music Man and On Wisconsin: Land Of My Dreams, the state s official ballad. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Sparta graduate to compete in national singing contest May 30, 2009
Polly Pappadopoulos, her voice teacher for 4 1/2 years at Viterbo University Preparatory School of the Arts, said more than 100 singers will compete in the high school contest, with 30 finalists chosen and three singers receiving prizes. I think Beth has a great shot at finals, Pappadopoulos said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Wisconsin Supreme Court election reform topic of Monday meeting in La Crosse May 29, 2009
Panelists include Mike McCabe, executive director of Wisconsin Democracy Campaign; Rick Kyte, director of D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership at Viterbo University; and Tom Sleik, former president of the State Bar of Wisconsin and an attorney with Hale, Skemp, Hanson, Skemp in La Crosse. The event is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the La Crosse Area and the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign Judicial Independence Project, a nonpartisan organizational initiative to build public... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Boys golf: Holmen's Pearse picks Viterbo May 29, 2009
Holmen High School s Billy Pearse, the Player of the Year in the Mississippi Valley Conference, is heading to Viterbo University in La Crosse ... Pearse narrowed his choices between Viterbo University and Winona State University, but in the end, chose to become a V-Hawk. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Chetek student earns $80,000 scholarship May 28, 2009
Chetek High School student Amber Masters was awarded a four-year, full-tuition Viterbo University scholarship for winning the Pre-professional Health Science Scholarship competition held on campus. The scholarship is valued at $80,000. (Chetek Alert, WI)
LaCrossroads student headed to Winona State May 23, 2009
Former graduate Jenny Danielson Scaccio recently earned a degree from Viterbo University after first attending Western Technical College. She is the first LaCrossroads student to graduate from a four-year school. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Luther Preparatory School names top 10 students May 23, 2009
He plans to attend Viterbo University in La Crosse for pre-med study. Hansel, of Fort Wayne, Ind. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Viterbo to pay full-tuition for health science scholarship winner May 22, 2009
Chetek High School student Amber Masters will receive four years of full tuition at Viterbo University for winning the Pre-professional Health Science Scholarship competition recently held on campus. The scholarship is valued at about 80,000. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Lakeside Lutheran High School graduating seniors are awarded college scholarships May 20, 2009
She plans to attend Viterbo University. Tyler Guenterberg, son of Mark and Ruth Guenterberg, of Watertown, received a 2,500 Wisconsin Ready Mixed Concrete Association and a 500 Jefferson County Snowmobile Alliance Scholarship. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Eileen McKenzie uses acupuncture to help cancer patients May 20, 2009
McKenzie, who received her nursing degree from Viterbo University, said she always has had an interest in holistic and complementary medicine. I always thought about healing and health, and I was interested in different approaches to healing, she said. (Winona Daily News, MN)
A hurricane could not stop this Western graduate May 15, 2009
He ll graduate today from Western s Information Technology program and plans to transfer his credits to begin the computer support program at Viterbo University in August. But Quinones won t completely say goodbye to Western. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Masters, Boychuk named top students for class of 2009 May 14, 2009
This fall, Masters will attend Viterbo University in La Crosse. She plans on majoring in biology and pursuing a career in the health science field. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Getting face time: Local college presidents join networking Web site to get insight into students’ lives May 13, 2009
Western Technical College President Lee Rasch and Viterbo University President Rick Artman now both can be found on Facebook. Viterbo University president Rick Artman checks his Facebook account. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Notebook: BRFs Taylor to attend Pennsylvania prep school May 13, 2009
Rabb, who previously competed in track and field, will join the Viterbo University women s soccer program after graduation. Sparta s Jessica Stehl and Caledonia s MaryEllen Schiltz and Brittney Wagner are also part of coach Scott Pirnstill s recruiting class. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Mexico trips go forward May 12, 2009
Viterbo University and St. Mary s University in Winona, Minn. decided at the end of April to cancel student trips to Mexico and Arizona. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Viterbo Bright Star season a feast for the senses May 10, 2009
Extravaganza might be the best way to describe Viterbo University s 2009-10 Bright Star Season ... To order tickets, call (608) 796-3100 or stop by the Viterbo University Box Office in the Fine Arts Center. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Bulgarian graduates from Viterbo May 8, 2009
Viterbo University gave her a scholarship ... WHAT: Viterbo University s spring commencement. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Extra Effort program honors students with scholarships May 7, 2009
Crocker, who received a year s tuition scholarship to Viterbo University, had tears in his eyes after the ceremony. I can t find the words, Crocker said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Boys Golf: Vikings stake their claim to MVC lead May 5, 2009
Pearse, who just turned 18 and is headed for either Viterbo University or Winona State University this fall, said the key to his round was a 30-foot par putt on the 163-yard, par-3, 16th hole. Pearse s tee shot rolled just off the back fringe, leaving him with a 35-foot birdie putt. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
College officials say affordability one factor in weighing schools May 3, 2009
That s not the case, said Roland Nelson, vice president for enrollment at Viterbo University ... VITERBO UNIVERSITY, La Crosse. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Prep softball: Weaver leads G-E-T with a whatever-it-takes-to-win spirit May 3, 2009
She s going to play basketball for Viterbo University this winter. And Weaver, a first-team, All-Coulee Conference guard for the G-E-T girls basketball team last season, is eager to make a good impression on Viterbo women s coach Bobbi Vandenberg. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Review: ‘Gilligan’s Island’ filled with goofy joy May 3, 2009
It was a pretty good day for a shipwreck, as the cheerful crew of the S.S. Minnow found themselves marooned at Viterbo University on Saturday. The show, written by original Gilligan s Island creator Sherwood Schwartz and his son Lloyd with music and lyrics by his daughter and son-in-law, is a frothy bit of silliness. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
REVIEW: Viterbo’s Shakespeare production outstanding May 2, 2009
There s much ado about everything with Viterbo University s production of Shakespeare s romantic comedy, Much Ado About Nothing. This version, set in the Roaring 20s in Sicily, is one of the best college Shakespeare productions I ve seen in La Crosse. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Swine flu outbreak ruins area colleges’ study abroad plans May 1, 2009
Viterbo University sophomore Lindsey DuPree has spent the last eight years studying Spanish from a book. She was looking forward to a Spanish immersion experience in Mexico City this summer, but recently learned the program has been canceled due to the flu outbreak in Mexico. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Russian ballet company strives to preserve tradition in modern times Apr 28, 2009
The Tuesday, May 5, performance will conclude Viterbo University s 2008-09 Bright Star Season ... WHERE: Viterbo University Fine Arts Center Main Theatre. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Mark your calendar: Here's a list of plant sales and garden tours Apr 28, 2009
-- Franciscan Skemp Auxiliary s 29th Annual Geranium Sale, with all proceeds going toward nursing scholarships at Viterbo University and Western Technical College, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Franciscan Skemp Healthcare Garage Building, 11th and Ferry streets. The sale includes 4. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Remembering The Holocaust Apr 19, 2009
Darryle Clott teaches her History of the Holocaust class at Viterbo University ... Friedman came to Viterbo University in March to share her story of survival ... Clott today teaches History of the Holocaust at Viterbo University and has made it a personal mission to bring Holocaust survivors to the area. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
La Crosse plans to celebrate Earth Day in a big way Apr 19, 2009
7:30 to 9 a.m.: Discussion with La Crosse business leaders on social responsibility and sustainability best practices, Viterbo University s Reinhart Center board room, 900 Viterbo Drive. 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.: Neighborhood clean-up, UW-L s clock tower, 1725 State St.. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Composer showcases church bells in concert Apr 18, 2009
Today s concert features soprano Ann Elise Schoenecker and baritone Gary Moss, both who teach at Viterbo University. Neil was careful to keep the integrity and distinction of the sound of each church s bells. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Pretty plants pose a threat to local woodlands Apr 17, 2009
Viterbo University senior Jennifer Reedy has organized an event to get to the root of the problem. Reedy and five students in Viterbo s environmental economics class have rallied about 100 volunteers to cut down honeysuckle, garlic mustard and buckthorn three types of invasives in the area. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Summer Lyric auditions Saturday Apr 16, 2009
Viterbo University s new Summer Lyric Concert Series is looking for singers and singer/actors to fill principal roles, supporting roles and choruses for its 2009 season Irving Berlin s Annie Get Your Gun and The Light in the Piazza. Both musicals will be performed in their entirety using a concert format featuring a full onstage orchestra. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
The answer man: Reference librarian’s work is all Q & A Apr 16, 2009
Libraries need quiet areas and, down the hall, spaces for groups to meet, said Rita Magno, director of Todd Wehr Memorial Library at Viterbo University. Viterbo s library has a coffee shop with seating open 24 hours a day. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Spring show a curtain call for 2 veteran show choir performers Apr 12, 2009
Andy Dahlberg and Maria Smisek will soon be performing in their last show as members of the Viterbo University Platinum Edition Show Choir ... WHERE: Viterbo University Fine Arts Center Main Theatre. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Donors giving more to area colleges Apr 10, 2009
Viterbo University officials project they ll award 49,000 less in endowed scholarships this academic year. But the difference likely will be made up in university-funded financial aid, merit awards or donors who supplemented their existing scholarships, said Pat Kerrigan, vice president for communications and marketing. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
A two-sided win: Harter cleans up on both ends of city Apr 9, 2009
The Viterbo University administrator campaigned hard for the campus vote. She did win UW-La Crosse s district with a healthy margin, 226-75, and Viterbo s district, 214-157, but that wasn t enough to overcome Harter s lead elsewhere. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Vote today: Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Apr 7, 2009
This year s race pits Matt Harter, 24, business development coordinator for his family s Harter s Quick Clean-up refuse company, against Dorothy Lenard, 55, administrator for the Natural Sciences Division at Viterbo University and first-term District 8 Common Council member. Nine La Crosse council seats also are on the ballot, all but four contested. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
2009 All-Tribune Girls Basketball Team Apr 6, 2009
Considering playing volleyball either for Minnesota State, Mankato or Viterbo University ... Viterbo University recruit averaged 13. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Obituaries for Monday, April 6, 2009 Apr 6, 2009
The Rev. Thomas O Neill, Viterbo University chaplain, will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Mary of the Angels Chapel. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, La Crosse. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Let’s not forget the value of temperance Apr 4, 2009
I was about to interview Rick Kyte, a Viterbo University ethics professor, on the subject, and discovered I had much to learn. In a society, when you lose a word, you also lose the idea, Kyte said after I told him of my challenge to define temperance. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Extra Effort: Tomah teen wants to make mom proud Apr 4, 2009
Viterbo University and Western Technical College will each provide a full-year, full-tuition scholarship. The University of Wisconsin- La Crosse will provide a 3,000 scholarship this year. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Middle school students share stage with national ensemble Apr 4, 2009
La Crosse middle school band students had the opportunity Friday to share the stage with one of America s premier brass ensembles as part of Viterbo University s Bright Star Season. More than 70 band students from Longfellow, Lincoln and Logan middle schools performed American Tableau with the Dallas Brass as part of the ensemble s American Musical Journey concert. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Barbara Frank: Lenard has the right experience Apr 3, 2009
Dorothy s professional experience as administrator for Natural Sciences at Viterbo University, her extensive engagement in the community in her church, on various boards and committees and with numerous organizations as well as her four years of experience on the city council, have prepared her well to serve as mayor. We need Dorothy s vision and commitment. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Demand allows Viterbo to hire staff during economic downturn Apr 2, 2009
Viterbo University is hiring in a time when layoffs seem to dominate the news. Viterbo officials said a total of 24 new faculty and staff will be added for next fall to replace retirees and others who have left for various reasons. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Becker, Weaver to join V-Hawks Apr 1, 2009
March 31 Viterbo University women s basketball coach Bobbi Vandenberg said today that Caledonia s Laquita Becker and Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau s Sami Weaver will join the V-Hawks next season. The school will make the official announcement Wednesday. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
