WELCOME PRESIDENT HECKLER!
Last week Mark A. Heckler began as Valparaiso University's 18th President. The Times, our local paper, covered his first day and you may read the article here. He will be inaugurated on Oct. 17. He and his wife, Veronica, moved to Valpo from Colorado where he served University of Colorado Denver for more than a decade, most recently as chief academic officer for the three-campus university.
New Guild Assistant
On June 30, the Guild welcomed Karen Nichols as the Guild's new Administrative Assistant. Karen brings many office and accounting skills to the position. She replaces Diane Noe who transferred to another position within the University. We are grateful for Diane's dedication and service over the past three years and wish her well.
Summer Events
Several Guild groups are hosting informal gatherings this summer to connect local students before the fall semester starts. They include Southern California - July 20 (dinner); Twin Cities - July 21 (picnic); Quad Cities - July 23 (mother-daughter dessert); Kansas City - July 27 (ice cream social); St. Louis - August 3 (dessert reception); and Rochester, NY - August 7 (picnic). For more information about the events, please contact the Guild office. And, if you're planning a Guild event, please let the Guild office help!
Need a Speaker?
"Speaking" of Guild gatherings, if you are in need of a speaker, please consider a Guild Board member or University speaker. The University publishes a list of willing speakers which is also available online here.