In this edition: Stories about Jim Loomis '80, the Rev. Michael Churchill '15, Josh Court '12,, Viterbo Days, Wall of Fame inductees
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The Viterbo campus is coming back to life, with faculty and staff kicking off the week Monday, Aug. 21, with a Mission Convocation event in the Fine Arts Center’s FSPA Lobby. In addition to a presentation from President Rick Trietley on the university’s strategic plan, the convocation featured insights from an alumni panel centering on the theme, "Living Our Mission," emceed by engineering Professor Emily Vanderfleet, Panel participants pictured above are, from left, Caitlin (Fallon) Caliri ’20, Jane Mathison ’16, Vanderfleet, Juan Jiménez ’01, ’06, Linsie Clements ’08, and Neal Zygarlicke ’11, ’12. Students move in at the end of the week, with classes starting Monday, Aug. 28.
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FRIENDSHIP LEADS TO FELLOWSHIP: As a Viterbo student, Jim Loomis ’80 formed a deep friendship with Sr. Thea Bowman, FSPA ’65. To honor her, he created an endowed fellowship in her name to keep her memory and legacy alive, one last example of the generosity for which he was known. READ MORE
ANSWERING THE CALL: The Rev. Michael Churchill ’15 came to Viterbo to study nursing, and that’s what he did. But through campus ministry he also discovered a calling to serve the Lord. A year ago, he was ordained as a Catholic priest in the Winona-Rochester Diocese. READ MORE
A BIG BOWL OF SERVICE: A longtime social worker, Josh Court ’12 came to Viterbo for an MBA as he was drawn to take on leadership. In addition to his work at Gundersen Health System, he serves as director of La Crosse SOUP, an organization that crowdfunds community projects. READ MORE
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Come Home for Viterbo Days
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The annual Viterbo Days alumni weekend returns Oct. 12–15. As always, one of the highlights is the Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony, which takes place Friday, Oct. 13. Winners of 2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards include the following:
►Spirit of Francis: Susan (Sue) Rieple Graf ’82
►Service to the University: Georgia Christensen FSPA ’70 and Barbara Quillin
►College of Business, Leadership, and Ethics Professional Achievement: Dr. Scott Rathgaber ’22
►College of Engineering, Letters, and Sciences Professional Achievement: Michelle (Pixley) Reichert ’86
►College of Nursing and Health Professional Achievement: Linsie (Sanger) Clements ’08
►School of Education Professional Achievement: Juan Jiménez ’01, ’06
►Conservatory for the Performing Arts Professional Achievement: Dean Yohnk ’87
►College of Business, Leadership, and Ethics Rising Professional: Kolin Huth ’21, ’22
►College of Engineering, Letters, and Sciences Rising Professional: Andrew Santoso ’13
Visit the Viterbo Days page for more details on events and a link to register.
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Track and field athlete Keegan Bludworth ’16, ’17, golfer Danielle Ducklow ’18, and volleyball players Natalie Geidel ’18, and Amelia Grahn ’18 will be saluted in the annual Wall of Fame induction ceremony at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, in the Fine Arts Center FSPA Lobby. A social hour will begin at 4 p.m. See the Viterbo athletics website for more details.
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2023 St. John XXIII Award Winners
The most Rev. William Patrick Callahan (La Crosse Diocese Bishop), Joe Kotnour ’75, and Anh Pham, all of whom have a long history of serving others and giving back to their communities, will be presented with the Viterbo University Saint John XXIII Award for Distinguished Service at the 48th annual banquet and ceremony in the Fine Arts Center’s FSPA Lobby on Wednesday, Sept. 6.
The Saint John XXIII Award is the highest non-academic award bestowed by Viterbo University.
READ MORE
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First Thursday Series Kicks Off Sept. 7 at Lost Island Winery
The Viterbo University Alumni Association kicks off the 2023-24 First Thursday alumni social series with a gathering from 5:30–7:30 p.m. Sept. 7 at Lost Island Winery, 507 Theatre Road, Onalaska.
Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Join us for a complimentary taco bar, while it lasts, catered by Rosie's Cafe. Thirsty Thursday specials are $1 off all glasses of wine, beer, and cider.
Viterbo communications staffer Randy Erickson, a member of blues/rock band Tabasco Cat, will perform a solo acoustic set. Guest vocalists are welcome.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Check the calendar on the alumni homepage for registration information and more details on alumni events. Details on campus events can be found on the events calendar.
Aug. 26: Orientation Service Saturday
Aug. 28: Fall semester classes start
Aug. 29: Alumni Board meeting
Sept. 7: First Thursday alumni social at Lost Island Winery
Sept. 9: The Oak Ridge Boys (FAC)
Sept. 12: Ethics Lecture Series with Doug Abrams
Sept. 13: Dave Marck and Friends present Over the Rainbow (FAC)
Sept. 15: Agnes W.H. Tan Science Symposium (traumatic brain injuries)
Sept. 16: Athletics Wall of Fame ceremony
Sept. 19: Ethics Lecture Series with Alex Morey
Oct. 5: First Thursday alumni social (networking with students)
Oct. 11: Ethics Lecture Series with Charlie Plumb
Oct. 12–15: Student production of 42nd Street (FAC)
Oct. 12: Viterbo's Day of Giving
Oct. 13–15: Viterbo Days alumni weekend
Oct. 16: U.S. Marine Band (FAC)
Oct. 23–Nov. 1: Franciscan heritage tour of Italy
Oct. 28: Comedian Tig Notaro (FAC)
Nov. 2: The Wailin’ Jennys (FAC)
Nov. 4: Alumni volleyball game
Nov. 9: Ethics Lecture Series with Al Giwa
Nov. 13: MBA/MASL Alumni Chapter Board meeting
Nov. 16: Alumni Board meeting
Nov. 17–19: Student production of She Kills Monsters (Weber Center)
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GETTING IN TOUCH
Director, alumni engagement
608-796-3072
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900 Viterbo Drive, La Crosse, WI 54601
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