GUILD WEEK

The Guild celebrated "Guild Week" last week by staffing a table in the Harre Union.  Hundreds of students stopped by to participate in the drawing for a TGIFridays gift card, playing games, pick up a "stay healthy" packet (a partnership with the Health Center) and receive a Thingamewant (pictured at right).  It was fun to interact with the students and let them know that the Guild is ALL for them!

GOODSHOP.COM

Make your list and check it twice...and when you're ready to shop online, remember to use goodshop.com so the Valparaiso University Guild can receive a percentage of your purchase.  Click HERE for a tutorial on how to use goodsearch and goodshop.  Remember to designate "Valparaiso University Guild" and watch the amount raised increase.  The Guild also gets one penny per search on goodsearch.com - which means that students benefit from activites you already do online!!

FUN GUILD WEBPAGE UPDATES

Guild Intern Erin Gleason has been writing a blog this fall to give Guild members a window into the life of a Valpo student.  Enjoy reading it HERE. 

Also posted to the webpage is a link to the November web presentation titled "Talking Valpo to Students & Families."  Barb Lieske from the Office of Admission did a great job presenting this informative webinar.

PLAN FOR 2010

Three ways Guild members can be active in 2010:

Start promoting the Guild's next web presentation scheduled for Sunday, January 31 at 4 pm (central).  Doug Tougaw, Ph.D. will present "Creating an Environment that Promotes Creativity and Innovation."  Anyone can benefit from this presentation featuring an outstanding member of the College of Engineering faculty. Register online HERE through the Harre Union's ticketing site.  The presentation costs $25 per connection, so plan now to make a Valpo gathering out of this event so many may watch under one connection.  Soup supper?  Pot luck?  Let the Guild office know if you need a list of Guild supporters in your area!

Plan ahead by ordering VALPO SUNDAY materials through the Office of Church Relations.

The Career Center is looking for suggestions for the 2010 Career Fairs.  Encourage your employer to participate in upcoming career fairs or help students prepare for the interview process through mock interviews.  Contact the Career Center by email or phone (219-464-5005)