LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) - Viterbo University s Board of Trustees along with Viterbo Ministries named Dr. Richard (Rick) Trietley its 10th president on 10 February 2022.
Viterbo University in Wisconsin has been the scene of protests for months over alleged hate crimes committed on campus. The police however has charged a student, Victoria Unanka, with what it says was a hoax hate crime involving the setting of a fire in her dormitory. What interested me about the case was the curious combination of criminal charges. She is being charged with both arson and “the negligent handling of burning materials.”
The arson occurred during protests over alleged racial incidents on campus.
A student complained about racial slurs directed against her. The university cancelled classes and campus-wide demonstrations were held.
A female student at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin, claimed to be a victim of racist attacks. She even reported that somebody had started a small fire in her on-campus residence hall [.]
Viterbo student arrested for arson released on $1,000 signature bond
Viterbo student arrested for arson in connection to a residence hall fire also student targeted for alleged racial hate crimes
April 19, 2021 6:43 PM Jordan Fremstad
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LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – A Viterbo University student is under arrest for arson in connection to a small fire inside a campus residence hall early Sunday morning. City of La Crosse fire crews arrived at Viterbo University shortly after 2 a.m. Sunday for a small fire burning inside Marian residence hall.
An official news release from La Crosse Fire Department officials said the fire was inside a garbage can. The fire produced minor damage and an investigation found a student intentionally set the fire.
Chamber honors Tom Thibodeau for life dedicated to service
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Thibodeau navigates the world of virtual meetings
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) - The La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce named a familiar face as its Community Service honoree, but like so many of us, Tom Thibodeau has had to face the changes of this new virtual reality.
He’s described as compassionate and community-minded.
“Tom has a real good heart,” said Richard Kyte, Director of the D.B. Reinhart Center for Ethics. “He’s a generous person.”
Viterbo President Glena Temple added, “Tom wants to reach people. Tom wants to make a difference.”