Newsletter
January 2024
Dear Fellow Alumni and Friends,
With the start of a new year, I find myself reflecting upon the past year and the many changes we have seen. Through change comes growth and we welcome the opportunity to continue to explore new ways to celebrate and engage with our students, alumni and friends. We are eager to begin 2024 with fresh ideas and creativity. We hope you enjoy the new look to our monthy newsletter and enjoy reading about the success and inspiration our students and alumni share with the world. Happy New Year Valpo!
Lori Miltenberger ’92, ’95 M.A.
Director | Career and Alumni Network
Follow the Beacon
Carmen Vincent '20 wins Emmy Award
Carmen Vincent '20, awarded 2023 Chicago/Midwest Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Content. Carmen's latest film, Teacher of Patience, features Indiana parents Tom and Tina Felter and their experiences raising their daughter, Emily, who was born with Down syndrome. You can watch the film and Carmen's other work by clicking the button below.
Ben Montgomery ‘20 Creating Community through Coffee
Ben Montgomery '20, turned his hobby and love for coffee into a small business that started right here on campus. Montgomery's Yaggy Road, combines his humanitarian passions with his love of community. Read on to learn more about Ben and his journey from Valpo to Costa Rica and beyond.
Originally published in the Valparaiso University Student Newspaper, The Torch, December 11, 2023
Etiquette Dinner
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. CST
Valparaiso University, Harre Union Ballrooms B & C
You won't want to miss the opportunity to learn how to strengthen relationships, communicate respectfully and inclusively, feel more comfortable and effective in any professional situation, and retain and attract clients in these highly competitive times.
Valpo in Baltimore at the
AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL
SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING
Monday, January 29, 2024 | 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST
Baltimore, MD
Enjoy connecting with Valpo students and alumni while hearing from our distinguished faculty in the Meteorology Department. This event is open to all local alumni and friends, as well as those in town for the American Meteorological Society conference.
Artificial Intelligence and
Machine Learning
Monday, February 12, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. CST
Online via Zoom
Join the College of Engineering on February 12, 2024 for a webinar featuring Sami Khorbotly, Ph.D., on “Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.”
Valpo Men’s Basketball Fan Zone
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. CST
Peddler's Sidebar
We are excited to invite you to our pre-game gathering before Valpo Men's Basketball takes on UNI! Join us at Peddler's Sidebar to experience the "Valpo Fan Zone" that's sure to get you in the Valpo spirit.
The Valpo Lifelong Learning program is a dynamic and enriching educational initiative designed to cater to the ever-evolving needs of individuals seeking continuous personal and professional development. Our program is a gateway to a world of knowledge, offering a diverse range of courses and opportunities for lifelong learners.
With experienced instructors, cutting-edge curriculum, and a commitment to fostering a culture of lifelong learning, we invite you to embark on a pursuit of knowledge.
The "Light of my Life" is a new group devoted to celebrating the beautiful love stories that began at Valpo. Whether your romance ignited on our picturesque campus or blossomed post-graduation, we want to hear about it! Your unique journey deserves recognition, and who better to share it with than your fellow Beacons.
Join us in inspiring all who believe in the power of love and connection. Click the button below to share your story and photos and reminisce about your time at Valpo. Let's celebrate the enduring bonds forged within our Valpo community.
Campus Connection
Books and Coffee Series
Thursdays | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST
Valparaiso University Harre Union - Ballroom C
Join the Department of English for this book club on campus. Valpo community members will review books from The New York Times bestseller list.
Family Story Time
Tuesdays | 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. CST
Wesemann Hall
Family Story Time will be held at Wesemann Hall every Tuesday and is open to the community. While all ages are welcome, activities and stories will be most suitable for children ages 2-5.
Boosting Science of Reading
Valparaiso University will receive $750,000 over the course of three years to better enhance literacy instruction and align the methods taught with the Advancing Science of Reading in Indiana (ASRI) initiative through an implementation grant from Lilly Endowment, Inc. The implementation grant will run through July 31, 2026. For more information on the planning grant preceding this funding, click here. To find out more about Valparaiso University’s education program, visit valpo.edu/education.
Athletics
Whether at home or away, join us at an upcoming athletics event and cheer on our Beacons!
Darius DeAveiro (#6) wraps his arm around teammate Jahari Williamson (#7), during the Beacons first home game of 2024.
We receive many phone calls asking if alumni are eligible to receive Career Services and we are happy to say yes!
Services available to alumni include:
- Career Counseling
- Resume and cover letter review
- Interview practice
- And more!
We work with new graduates, midlife career changers, those re-entering the workforce and many more. Scheduling an appointment is easy. Simply call us at (219) 464-5005 or email us at career.center@valpo.edu Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. We look forward to meeting with you!
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