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VU's 150th Anniversary Celebration
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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.
Events
February
Monday, Feb. 25, 2008 - Milwaukee, WI
- Men's Basketball vs. UW Milwaukee - Alumni Gathering and Game - REGISTER ONLINE
March
Saturday, March 1, 2008 - Kissimmee, FL
- VU Softball Games and Tailgate - REGISTER ONLINE
Saturday, March 1, 2008 - Burbank, IL
- VU Chamber Concert Band Performance at Reavis High School (with reception to follow)
Saturday, March 1, 2008 - Valparaiso, IN
Saturday, March 1, 2008 - Morgan Hill, CA
Sunday, March 2, 2008 - Burbank, IL
Sunday, March 2, 2008 - Livermore, CA
- VU Chorale Performance at Our Savior Lutheran Ministries (with reception to follow)
Sunday, March 2, 2008 - Des Peres, MO
- VU Chamber Concert Band Performance at St. Paul Lutheran Church (with reception to follow)
Monday, March 3, 3008 - Jefferson City, MO
Monday, March 3, 3008 - San Diego, CA
Tuesday, March 4, 2008 - TBD
Tuesday, March 4, 2008 - Topeka, KS
Tuesday, March 4, 2008 - San Diego, CA
Wednesday, March 5, 2008 - San Marcos, CA
Wednesday, March 5, 2008 - Aurora, CO
- VU Chamber Concert Band Performance at Peace With Christ Lutheran Church (with reception to follow)
Friday, March 7, 2008 - TBD
Friday, March 7, 2008 - Lincoln, NE
Friday, March 7, 2008 - Lincoln, NE
Friday, March 7, 2008 - Thousand Oaks, CA
- VU Chorale Performance at California Lutheran University, Samuelson Chapel (with reception to follow)
Saturday, March 8, 2008 - TBD
Saturday, March 8, 2008 - Los Angeles, CA
- VU Chorale Performance at Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels (with reception to follow)
Sunday, March 9, 2008 - Sun City West, AZ
- VU Chorale Performance at Lord of Life Lutheran Church (with reception to follow)
Monday, March 10, 2008 - TBD
Monday, March 10, 2008 - Tucson, AZ
Tuesdsay, March 11, 2008 - TBD
Wednesday, March 12, 2008 - TBD
Wednesday, March 12, 2008 - Green Bay, WI
Thursday, March 13, 2008 - Madison, WI
- VU Kantorei Performance at Immanuel Lutheran Church (with reception to follow)
Friday, March 14, 2008 - TBD
Friday, March 14, 2008 - Sheboygan, WI
Friday, March 14, 2008 - Sheboygan Falls, WI
Saturday, March 15, 2008 - South Haven, MI
Sunday, March 16, 2008 - TBD
Thursday, March 27, 2008 - Houston, TX
- Valpo Club of Houston Planning Meeting
April
Friday, April 11, 2008 - Houston, TX
Saturday, April 12, 2008 - Denver, CO
Monday, April 14, 2008 - St. Louis, MO
- Valpo Club of St. Louis Planning Meeting
Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27, 2008 - Campus
- VU Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting
May
Friday, May 2, 2008 - St. Louis, MO
- Cardinals vs. Cubs - Game and Alumni Gathering
June
July
August 2008 and Beyond
Sunday, August 10, 2008 - Washington, D.C.
- Annual Valpo Summer Picnic
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008 - Indianapolis, IN
- 150th Anniversary Celebration
Friday, Oct. 3 through Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008 - San Diego, CA
- Homecoming West
Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008 - San Diego, CA
- 150th Anniversary Celebration
Friday, Oct. 10 through Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008 - Campus
- Homecoming and Reunion Weekend
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008 - Cleveland, OH
- 150th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008 - Milwaukee, WI
- 150th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008 - St. Louis, MO
- 150th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008 - Washington, D.C.
- 150th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008 - Denver, CO
- 150th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008 - Chicago, IL
- 150th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009 - Texas
- 150th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 - Phoenix, AZ
- 150th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 - San Francisco, CA
- 150th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009 - Florida
- 150th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, March 21, 2009 - Twin Cities
- 150th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, March 28, 2009 - The Northeast
- 150th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, April 18, 2009 - Detroit, MI
- 150th Anniversary Celebration
Friday, Oct. 9 through Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009 - Campus
- Homecoming and Reunion Weekend
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