1. education
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DEAR VALPO ALUMNI,
Welcome back to Valpo for Homecoming and Reunion
Weekend to “Celebrate Your Crusader Pride.” As alumni,
we have much to be proud of — the life-long friendships,
the outstanding academic and professional preparation,
and the talented students currently learning on our
expanded campus.
While you are here, we encourage you to spend some
time with old friends exploring the many changes taking
place on campus. Interact with faculty and staff while
touring the new facilities since your last visit.
There is something for everyone on campus this weekend, and we hope you enjoy your
time here. I especially want to encourage all alumni to join the VUAA for our annual
meeting and breakfast on Sunday morning in the Christopher Center Library and
Information Resources Community Room, where we will honor our 2014 Alumni Award
recipients and announce the VUAA Board of Directors 2015 executive committee.
Enjoy your weekend and welcome home, especially to those celebrating reunions this year.
With warm regards,
AVAILABLE ALL WEEKEND
Michael Van Beek, ‘82
Registration Check-in
and Information Desk
Harre Union, Atrium Lobby
Friday, 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Archives Display
Harre Union, Atrium Overlook
and Valpo Room
Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Golf Cart Transportation
provided by the Student
Alumni Association
Harre Union or call
219.464.5142 for pick up
Friday, 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Brauer Museum of Art
Valparaiso University
Center for the Arts (VUCA)
Friday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, Noon – 5 p.m.
University Book Center
Harre Union
Friday, 9 a.m.– 7 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday, 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Fall Theatre Production
“Eurydice” by Sarah Ruhl
In “Eurydice,” Sarah Ruhl reimagines
the classic myth of Orpheus through
the eyes of its heroine. Dying too
young on her wedding day, Eurydice
must journey to the underworld,
where she reunites with her father
and struggles to remember her lost
love. The play provides a fresh look
at a timeless love story.
Valparaiso University Center
for the Arts, Studio Theatre
Friday, 8 p.m.
Historic Campus Bus Tour
Saturday, 2 p.m.
Reservations Required
Bus boards at the Harre Union, Sunday, 2 p.m.
$15 adults/$10 senior citizens
North Doors
Friday, 1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. and non-Valpo students/Free
Saturday, 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m., to Valpo students, faculty,
and staff
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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YOUR CRUSADER PRIDE
HOMECOMING AND REUNION WEEKEND 2014
CELEBRATE YOUR CRUSADER PRIDE ON FRIDAY, OCT. 10, 2014
Homecoming Luncheon with Coach Dave Cecchini
Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources,
Community Room | Noon – 1:30 p.m. | $15/ person
Mission + Ministry at Valpo and around the Globe
Harre Union, Brown & Gold Room
Members of the Campus Ministries Staff
1:30 – 2:15 p.m.
Update on the Institute for Leadership and Service
Harre Union, Brown & Gold Room
Elizabeth Lynn, Director of the Institute for
Leadership & Service | 2:30 – 3:15 p.m.
Geography & Meteorology Open House
Alumni encouraged to share experiences at
3:30 p.m. in MET 291 Seminar
Kallay-Christopher Hall | 3 – 5 p.m.
Valpo Alumni Authors share stories
Here alumni share a synopsis from each of their
recent books. | Christopher Center for Library and
Information Resources, Community Room | 3 p.m.
Addition to the Chapel of the Resurrection
NOTE: Plans for the Chapel Addition are
displayed in the Chapel Narthex
Harre Union, Brown & Gold Room
Brian Johnson, Executive Director of
Campus Ministries | 3:30 – 4:15 p.m.
Rae M. Huegli Lecture featuring Susie Adams,
Ph.D., RN, PMHNP, FAANP, Professor and Director of
PMHNP Program at Vanderbilt University.
College of Nursing and Health Professions
Harre Union, Ballrooms B & C | 4 – 6 p.m.
Kretzmann Society Reception
By invitation only.
Christopher Center for Library and Information
Resources, Community Room | 4 – 5:30 p.m.
MLK Awardees honored by Tree Dedication
A new tradition begins this year at Homecoming. Part
of Valpo’s annual celebration of the life and work of
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., an award is made to the
person(s) or organization(s) who have made significant
and lasting contributions to creating an environment
where diversity is honored and respected on campus
and within the broader community. To celebrate this
recognition, a tree is planted on campus and dedicated
in honor of the award winner. The dedication ceremony
will now take place at Homecoming to allow for wider
alumni participation. This year we will honor all prior
award recipients. | 4:30 p.m.
Brown & Gold Cocktail & Appetizer Reception
All graduates prior to and including 1964 are invited
to attend | Harre Union, Ballroom A | 5:30 – 7 p.m.
$10/person & cash bar
Law School Reception to meet Dean Andrea Lyon
All Law School alumni are cordially invited
to attend. Appetizer reception compliments
of the Law School.
Harre Union, Brown & Gold Room | 6 – 8 p.m.
Football Reunion at Duffy’s
Join the Football alumni from 1967-1974
For more information contact jefffreitag@comcast.net
Sigma Chi Wings with Alumni
807 Mound St. | 6 – 8 p.m.
Crusader Kick-Off
Mingle with alumni, students, faculty, and staff at the
annual barbeque event. Enjoy great food, meet the
members of the 2014 Homecoming Court and kings
and queens from past Homecomings.
Athletics-Recreation Center Lawn | 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Buffet is $12/person, student meal cards will
be honored.
Quiet Reflection in the Chapel of the Resurrection
View the Memory Wall honoring those alumni who
have died in the past year.
Light a candle — say a prayer — remember.
6:30 – 8:15 p.m.
Class of 1984 Reception
The Bow Bar at Strongbow’s Restaurant
2405 Morthland Dr., Valparaiso | 7 – 10 p.m.
Appetizer Reception $10/person with a cash bar
Men’s Soccer Horizon League Match vs.
Wright State University
Brown Field | 7 p.m. | Free admission
Sigma Pi Alumni Reception
805 Brown St. | 8 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Homecoming Fireworks Display
Sponsored by the University Programming Council
Resurrection Meadow | 8:15 p.m.
Ice Cream Social
Sponsored by the Student Alumni Association
Christopher Center for Library and Information
Resources, Community Room | 8:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Observatory Open House
Valpo’s Astronomical Observatory will be open for
celestial viewing, weather permitting. View a double
star, a star cluster, a nebula, and the planet Neptune.
If the weather is questionable, please call 219.464.5202
after 5 p.m. to check on the status of the Observatory.
8:30—9:30 p.m
The Departments of Biology, Chemistry,
Physics & Astronomy Reception
Neils Science Center Lobby | 10:30 a.m. — Noon
CELEBRATE YOUR CRUSADER PRIDE ON SATURDAY, OCT. 11, 2014
Math & Computer Science Alumni Gathering
Meet & Greet at Gellersen Center | 11 a.m. — Noon
Alumni Choir Rehearsal — Cancelled
Academic Buildings open Saturday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
National Council for the Law School
Christopher Center for Library and Information
Resources, Board of Directors Room
Email linda.nelson@valpo.edu to pre-register
7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Honors Breakfast for Donors and Scholars
By invitation only — Formal invitations are mailed
in July and registration is required.
Call 219.464.6902 for additional information.
Valparaiso University honors its donors and the students
they support. | Harre Union, Ballrooms | 7:30 – 9:15 a.m.
Inaugural FT5K Fun Run
Co-sponsored by the Valparaiso University Dance
Marathon and the Student Alumni Association
All proceeds support “For the Kids” at the Ann and Robert
H. Lurie’s Children’s Hospital in Chicago. Wear your
Valpo attire to compete for the “best” or “most creative”
Valpo apparel prize! Come out and run with your
classmates to support the Valpo spirit of service and fun.
Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources,
Community Room | 7:30 a.m. – Registration begins
($10 fee per runner) | 8 a.m. – Run begins
Fraternity and Sorority Life Update
Christopher Center for Library and Information
Resources, Room 205
Carrie Whittier, Assistant Dean of Students for Greek
Life, Leadership and Volunteer Programs | 9 – 9:45 a.m.
All Sorority Brunch
Scheele Hall, Quiet Café | 9:30—11 a.m.
Admissions Office invites Legacy Families to Visit
Duesenberg Welcome Center
Tours for High School Students & Family
Reservations required. Call 219.464.5011 | 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Department of Foreign Languages
& Literature Open House
Arts & Sciences Building, Room 240
Language Resource Center | 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Alumni Authors Showcase
Harre Union, Chapel View Lounge
Calling all alumni authors to register to sign
your books. | 10 — 11 a.m.
Men’s Tennis Alumni Golf Outing
The Course at Aberdeen, 245 Tower Road, Valparaiso
Contact Jim Daugherty at james.daugherty@valpo.edu for
more information. | 10 a.m.
Open House at Beacon Hall on LaPorte Avenue
Ryan Blevins, Assistant Director of Residential Life
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Sigma Chi Sunrise Football Game
Eastgate Field | 9 a.m.
College of Engineering Facilities Open House
Visit our new Renewable Energy Zone, play with our
VIRT Robots, visit the James S. Markiewicz Solar Energy
Research Facility, and experience our updated Scientific
Visualization Lab. Enjoy a light lunch while reconnecting
with faculty and alumni.
Gellersen, Fites, and SERF | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
University Guild Annual Meeting
Harre Union, Brown & Gold Room
Members are encouraged to attend for a recap of the
past year and the current status of the strategic plan.
Refreshments included. | 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Shining a Light on Giving
Join Social Action Leadership Team (SALT) in a
philanthropic event and collectively decide where
to allocate our funds raised.
Harre Union, Alumni Room | 10 – 11 a.m.
10th Reunion Champagne Breakfast
Alumni Reunion Tent, Crusader Street Fair
Bring your family and friends and enjoy a champagne
breakfast while reminiscing with your classmates from
the Class of 2004. Cost is $10 and includes a light
breakfast. Champagne may be purchased at the Street
Fair Beer Tent. | 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Grad School turns 50: Half Century, Full Value
Celebrating 50 years of graduate education through
an interactive exhibition of alumni experiences and
remembrances. Guests will be able to view photos and
written reflections, hear personal stories from alumni,
and enjoy refreshments during the two hour drop-in
event. | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
CRUSADER STREET FAIR
Stroll through the tent city located between the ARC and
the Fitness Center where Greek Street and the Crusader
Alley intersect. | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Greek Street:
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Chi Omega
Gamma Phi Beta
Kappa Delta
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Lambda Chi Alpha
Phi Delta Theta
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
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Phi Kappa Psi
Phi Sigma Kappa
Pi Beta Phi
Sigma Chi
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Sigma Pi
Dine on traditional football fair at the Crusader
Street Fair Food and Beverage Tents. Organizations
represented on Crusader Alley include:
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50th Anniversary Celebration of the Grad School
Children’s Activities Area
College of Nursing and Health Professions
Communication Department: Beacon, Torch
1967-1974 Crusader Football Reunion
Engineers Without Borders
International Food Bazaar
Media Madness
Campus Ministries
Multicultural Programs
Homecoming Alumni Swim Team
Saving the Planet—One Stream at a Time Come see how the Biology Club is saving the planet,
one stream at a time. Hope to see you there.
• University Programming Council
• Valparaiso University Alumni Association
• Valparaiso University Guild – Spin it to win it!
• Women’s Basketball Meet & Greet
• W VUR Live Remote– Talk on the air with current and past members
Dine and enjoy a beer while listening to alumni bands
performing the music of their eras.
Sigma Pi Fraternity Corporation Meeting
805 Brown St. | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Alpha Xi Epsilon/Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Association
95th Anniversity Celebration
Gathering at Casa Del Roma Banquet Center
712 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso
Free admission | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Phi Beta Chi/Kappa Kappa Gamma
Alumnae Association
Homecoming Luncheon & Business Meeting
Pesto’s Italian Restaurant
3123 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso
Lunch ordered from the menu | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sings National Anthem
Brown Field | 12:45 p.m.
Football Game vs. Missouri Baptist University
Brown Field | 1 p.m. | $10/person
Dedication of the Warren G. Hoger ‘53 Track
Brown Field | Halftime
Men’s Tennis Alumni Tennis Match
Outdoor Tennis Courts | 3 p.m.
Phi Sigma Kappa Open House
607 Union St. | 3 – 4 p.m.
Valparaiso Admissions Network (VAN)
Social Hour | VAN Members Only
Duesenberg Welcome Center | 3 –5 p.m.
Sigma Phi Epsilon Pig Roast
& Annual Alumni Meeting
705 Mound St. | 3 – 7 p.m.
Christ College Alumni Open House
Mueller Hall Courtyard & Commons | 3:30—5 p.m.
REUNION DINNERS 6 – 8 p.m.
Class of 1964
Brown & Gold/50th Reunion Dinner & Cocktails
All Brown & Gold Club members are invited to honor
the class of 1964 as they receive their Brown & Gold
pin. Enjoy your Valpo memories with friends.
Harre Union, Ballrooms. Reservations required.
$30/person, cash bar
Class of 1974
40th Reunion Cluster Dinner & Cocktails
All 1967 – 1977 classes are encouraged to attend.
Enjoy a dinner buffet, a cash bar, and listen to
music from the rock & roll era with fellow alumni.
Reservations required. | Athletics-Recreation Center,
Hilltop Gym | $25/person, cash bar
Classes of 1989 & 1994
20 & 25th Cocktail Reception
The Class of 1989 would like to invite classes from
Women’s Soccer Horizon League Match vs.
Youngstown State
Brown Field | 7 p.m. | Free admission
Multicultural Dessert and Current Student Mixer
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Programs
Harre Union, Brown & Gold Room | 7:30 – 9 p.m.
1987 to 1991 to join them in celebrating their
reunion year. They would also like to extend a special
invitation to graduates from the class of 1994 who are
celebrating their 20th reunion. While enjoying heavy
hors d’oeuvres and cash bar, there will be a special
performance by singer/songwriter Kathleen Hoye ‘89.
Reservations are required. | Valparaiso University
Center for the Arts, Lobby | $25/person, cash bar
Class of 2004
Cocktail Reception
Get together with old friends to celebrate the Class
of 2004. Reminisce about the good old days at Valpo
during a cocktail reception at Pikk’s Tavern. Price
includes heavy hors d’oeuvres. Children are welcome.
Pikk’s Tavern, 62 W. Lincolnway | $20/person ($10
for children 10 and under), cash bar
Phi Kappa Psi Bonfire
801 Mound St. | 8 — 10 p.m.
Young Alumni Reunion
Duffy’s Place, 1154 Axe Ave., Valparaiso | 8 – midnight
Pay at the door
Homecoming Dance for the classes
of 2015, ’16, ’17 & ’18
Christopher Center for Library and Information
Resources, Community Room | 9 p.m. – midnight
Tickets available at the Welcome Desk, Harre Union
Homecoming Choral Concert
Chapel of the Resurrection | 4 p.m.
$15 adults/$10 senior citizens & non-Valpo students.
Free to Valpo students, faculty, staff & children under 12.
Homecoming Symphony Concert
Chapel of the Resurrection
The Valparaiso University Symphony Orchestra, Dennis
Friesen-Carper, conductor. Tickets required: $15 adult,
$10 senior citizen and non-Valpo student. Valpo students,
faculty, staff, and children 12 and under are free. | 8 p.m.
Phi Kappa Psi Open House
801 Mound St. | 4 – 6 p.m.
CELEBRATE YOUR CRUSADER PRIDE ON SUNDAY, OCT. 12, 2014
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Open House
810 Brown St. | 4 –6 p.m.
Phi Sigma Kappa Alumni Meeting
607 Union St. | 4:30– 6 p.m.
Phi Sigma Kappa 50th Anniversary Dinner
607 Union St. | 6–8 p.m.
Sigma Pi Alumni Dinner
805 Brown St. | 6 – 8 p.m.
Valpo Student DJ Class
Christopher Center for Library and Information
Resources, Community Room | 6—7 p.m.
Campus-wide Dinner
Harre Union, Founders Table | 5 – 7:30 p.m.
Valparaiso University Alumni Association
Annual Meeting & Breakfast
Christopher Center for Library and Information
Resources, Community Room | 8 a.m. | $12/person
50th, 40th, and 25th Reunion Classes gather
for the Chapel Processional
Line up at the Chapel Center Entrance – Single file
behind Reunion Year Sign | 9:30 a.m.
Chapel Processional begins with pre-service music
Proceed down the Chapel Center Aisle with the
preservice music. 50th, then 40th, and finally
the 25th | 9:45 a.m.
Worship Service/Alumni Association
Award Presentation
Chapel of the Resurrection | 10 a.m.
MLK Tree Planting immediately following service.
Sigma Pi Alumni Breakfast – Cancelled
Kappa Kappa Gamma/Phi Beta Chi Alumnae BBQ
Scheele Hall | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Sigma Tau Gamma Alumni Meeting
Harre Union, Brown & Gold Room
11:30 a.m. or immediately following Chapel service
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Alumni Brunch
810 Brown St. | Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Phi Sigma Kappa Alumni BBQ
607 Union St. | Noon — 2 p.m.
VUAA Alumni Awards Luncheon
Harre Union, Ballroom A | Noon — 2 p.m.
Duesenberg Welcome Center Open House
Enjoy the Heritage exhibits in the Welcome Center
Noon — 3:30 p.m.
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia House Corporation Meeting
810 Brown St. | 1:30 — 3 p.m.