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Getting Involved

Become a part of this historical time in Valparaiso University's history. Volunteers are needed to help plan, organize, and host the regional anniversary celebrations. Interested alumni and friends of VU should send an e-mail to alumni@valpo.edu.

Regional Anniversary Celebrations

Invitations for each celebration will be sent out approximately two months prior. Details will be posted here and on the alumni calendar of events Web site as they become finalized.

Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008 – INDIANAPOLIS
Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008 - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (Homecoming West)
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008 – CLEVELAND
Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008 – MILWAUKEE
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008 - ST. LOUIS
Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008 - WASHINGTON, D.C.
Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008 – DENVER
Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008 – CHICAGO
Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009 – TEXAS
Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 - PHOENIX
Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 - SAN FRANCISCO
Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009 - FLORIDA
Saturday, Mar. 21, 2009 – TWIN CITIES
Saturday, Mar. 28, 2009 – THE NORTHEAST
Saturday, Apr. 18, 2009 - DETROIT

Top 150 Valpo People

The VU Alumni Association invites alumni and friends of VU to nominate individuals for inclusion in a list of Top 150 Valpo People. CLICK HERE for the online ballot. A PDF version of the ballot is available here. You may mail your ballot to: Office of Alumni Relations, 1100 Campus Drive South, Loke Hall, Valparaiso, IN 46383.

Top 150th Valpo People Criteria:

• The nominee may be an alumnus of Valparaiso University. This includes those who hold a degree from VU, were granted an honorary degree from VU, or completed at least at least one semester at VU. The nominee may also be a current or former member of the VU Board of Directors, a current or former member of the faculty or staff, or a significant donor or friend of the university.
• All nominees should exemplify the university’s mission of scholarship, freedom, and faith while demonstrating outstanding achievement throughout their professional career.
• All nominees should be held in high regard by VU and worthy of the honor of being recognized as one of the 150 Most Influential Valpo People in their particular field.
• All nominees should be individuals who enhance the prestige of the university by virtue of their character, integrity, and outstanding personal or professional accomplishments in the respective field.
• Nominations for this award may come from the alumni, faculty, administration, friends and supporters of Valparaiso University.

Chat About Valpo's Anniversary

Registered users of the Valpo Alumni Online Community can chat together about VU's upcoming anniversary and discuss plans for the regional celebrations. Also, watch for entries from VUAA President Michael Rickman '84. Click on "Valpo Voices" from the Valpo Alumni Online Community main page to access the boards. Not yet a member? Click on "First Time User" and register.