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Our Members
Beth Albertin '12 is a nursing major from Fort Wayne, Indiana. Her favorite thing about Valpo is Greek life. Favorite quote: "Live life to the fullest."
Rebecca Borgeson ’11 is a psychology and undeclared business major from Mexico, Missouri. Her favorite thing about Valpo is the genuine, caring, entertaining and loveable people that make up the student body of Valparaiso University. Favorite Quote: "All hard work brings profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty." Proverbs 14:23
Kaylene Boroski ’11 is a civil engineering major from Wakeman, Ohio. The thing she most enjoys about Valpo is the community of students and faculty. The faculty is personable, and most of the student body is open and inviting. She is looking forward to the Student Alumni Association because it is a group that helps to foster the friendly air of the campus by promoting school pride and unity through linking the current students with their alumni, and keeping the alumni an active part of the community. Favorite quote: “Lord, put your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.”
Betsy Christoff '11 is a nursing major from Wayzata, Minnesota. She is looking forward to being more involved in Alumni and student relationships. Favorite quote: "Love should manifest itself in actions rather than words" Ignatius
Matthew Cook '10 is a psychology and Greek major from Lafayette, Indiana. His favorite thing about Valpo is our wonderful advisor Kellie. Favorite quote: "The only thing to fear is fear itself."
Anna DeLuna ’11 is a psychology major from Glen Ellyn, Illinois. The thing she most enjoys about being a member of the Student Alumni Association is being a part of Valpo’s tradition and spirit, having hands on involvement in our important events, and networking with our alumni. Favorite quote: “Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, the mind can achieve.”
Justin Egge ’10 is a biology and theology double major from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. His favorite thing about Valpo is the overwhelming amount of options within university and possibilities that becomes available after Valpo. Valpo’s encouragement for opportunity is unique and exciting. Furthermore, the Student Alumni Association works to create a bridge between the opportunities within the university and those after graduation. He looks forward to discussing the diverse possibilities which affect both students and alumni. Favorite quote: “Life is not a journey to the grave with intentions of arriving safely in a pretty well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming… WOW! What a ride!”-Anonymous
Lisa Ellens '10 is a social work and spanish major from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her favorite thing about Valpo is the samll community where she recognizes faces everywhere she goes. Favorite quote: "All you need is love"
Rachel Evans ’11 is a biology/pre-med major from Bettendorf, Iowa. She is our 2009 secretary/treasurer. Her favorite part of Valpo is everything, she loves it all. She cannot wait to share her feelings toward the community environment, academic excellence, social events, and spiritual opportunities with everyone she talks with. She is also excited about meeting current, future, and past Valpo students that share a similar feeling about Valpo. Favorite Quote: “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in faith and in purity.” 1 Timothy 5:12
Claire Flesch ’11 is a political public relations major from St. Louis Missouri. Her favorite thing about Valpo is how genuinely nice people are and how much people care about each other. Favorite Quote: “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” –Maya Angelou
Dana Goble ’11 is an international business and Spanish major from Holland, Michigan. As a member of SAA she is most looking forward to connecting with someone who graduated with a similar major so she can see the possibilities of where her studies could take her in the future. Favorite quote: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
Krysta Gumbiner ’11 is a political science major with a pre-law concentration from Schererville, Indiana. Her favorite thing about Valpo is the amazing people that she met here during her freshmen year. The friendships that she made will last a lifetime. She is also really looking forward to being a part of Valpo’s Homecoming this year and many other amazing opportunities that will be presented through SAA. Favorite Quote: “Your talent is God's gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God” –Leo Buscaglia
Courtney Heitkamp ’10 is a political science, political communication and pre-law Christ College student from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Her favorite thing about Valpo is the strong partnership between students and faculty. She also enjoys how her professors have always encouraged her to not only perform well in the classroom, but to also live her life as an example for others. This community is what excites her about Valpo. Favorite quote: “We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” –Marianne Williamson
Michelle Laning '10 is a biology, chemistry, and pre-vet major from Lindenhurst, Illinois. She loves the small, close-knit atmosphere at Valpo. She's also excited about the Student Alumni Association and the opportunity to interact with alumni and the campus community. Favorite quote: "Oh, the places you'll go!" (Dr. Seuss)
Jana Larson '10 is an international service and public relations major from Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Her favorite thing about Valpo is all the great people! Favorite quote: "Life is but the happiness you make of it."
Bruce Morgan II ’09 is an accounting and marketing double major from Eagan, Minnesota. The thing he likes most about Valpo is watching it grow and expand. Valpo has come a long way in the past four years. Much of the campus has changed both structurally and internally. He is really excited to see this university advance in it’s academic standing as well as provide incredible educational opportunities for all. The Student Alumni Association strives to utilize the talents of undergraduates in order to foster a great alum experience, and he believes that being a part of this organization will build a strong foundation for him to be an active alum throughout his career and life. Favorite quote: “Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world.”- Joel Arthur Barker
Drew Nelson '12 is a nursing major from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His favorite thing about Valpo is the new union and how close everyone seems to be in Valpo. He is looking forward to meeting others who went to Valpo and hearing all the stories from the good old days. Favorite quote: "Love will win"
Adam Offutt '11 is an accounting major from Logansport, IN. His favorite thing about VU is Greek life. His is looking forward to helping out with alumni events. Favorite quote: "Don't lose your soul triying to gain the world, wisdom is better than silver or gold"
Lauren Overstreet ’11 is a nursing major from Crystal Lake, Illinois. Her favorite things about Valpo are the wonderful community of students and faculty that make VU such a great place. While being a member of SAA she hopes to keep the community strong for the past and present students. Favorite quote: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” –Ghandi
Jeff Ragauskis '11 is an actuarial science major from Orland Park, IL. His favorite thing about Valpo is the basketball team and Greek life. Favorite Quote: "Life moves pretty fast, if you don't stop to look around once in a while, you might miss it"- Ferris Bueller
Greg Riccio '11 is a civil engineering major from Allen, Texas. His favorite thing about Valpo is the closeness on campus. He is looking forward to helping with events. Favorite quote: "When in trouble, when in doubt, just hit the couch and sack out."
Jacob Schur '11 is a finance and marketing double major from Sterling, Massachusetts. He is looking forward to continuing the tradition and carrying on the legacy of the university. Favorite Quote: "If you come to a fork in the road, take it"- Yogi Berra. "I've been Schur all my life"
Callie Spengler '10 is an international business and Chinese and Japanese studies major from Gurnee, Illinois. Her favorite thing about Valpo is the experiences it offers and the people she's met. Favorite quote: "Forgive and forget."
Kevin Strbjak '09 is a political science major from Munster, Indiana. He really enjoys the sense of community shared by the students, faculty and staff at Valpo. Favorite quote: “Risk more than others think is safe. Care more than others think is wise. Dream more than others think is practical. Expect more than others think is possible.”
Rachel Troester ’10 is a Chemistry and Spanish double major from Mokena, Illinois. Her favorite thing about Valpo is the community that forms not only between friends but between the students and professors. The professors are highly involved in the students’ lives and the friendships made here are special and unique. She also is looking forward to being a member of the Student Alumni Association because of how they work from that sense of community and connect old students with the new to create an even broader community. She is excited about working with everyone to make sure that bond continues to grow and alumni continue to enjoy this place they once called home. Favorite quote: “Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.” Lou Holtz
Cullen Wulf '10 is a finance and management major from Appleton, Wisconsin. The thing he's most looking forward to about being a member of the Student Alumni Association is meeting alumni and new friends. Favorite quote: "There is no revenge so complete as forgiveness."
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