http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/porter/article_e4ebc34f-03ba-567a-9dd0-d7483a1c4504.html
Monday, May 17, 2010
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
A letter to my senior Valpo Ambassadors in Admission
My dearest senior AIAs,
Working with you all the last two years has been amazing. I've learned a lot from every one of you. I thank you for all of your hard work, dedication to your job, passion for your alma mater, and your outstanding leadership. I appreciate everything you've done for the Office of Admission, Valpo, and me personally. I am sad to see you all graduate and move on from Valpo, but I'm excited to watch you take the next step in your lives....grad school, jobs, marriage, traveling, and your continuous love for service.
Kate: you will do great in Chicago! I'm thrilled for you to begin the next chapter of your life. Welcome to the adult world. You have been a solid phoner and silent leader within the AIA program. I can't thank you enough for your continued and solid drive for this program.
Josh: I can't believe you're getting married! Ahh! Good luck and remember to always kiss your wife goodnight. Good luck choosing a job. I know you will do great with whatever path you select. I'll miss reading your visit day shout outs from students and families.
Vickie: I'm going to cry! You have been my right hand person all year. I will miss our office chats and Friday afternoons. You have been an amazing Tour Manager and have definitely set the bar high for Susan (I know she will do great!). Your drive and dedication to your job is contagious. Thank you for being such an awesome leader and friend. The medical world is going to be so lucky to have you as a nurse.
Kylie: Your smile, warmth and welcoming personality will be greatly missed. Your love for people is evident in all you do. I know you will make a wonderful nurse...I would trust with a needle and my arm. :) Thank you for being such a go-getter AIA and willingness to lend a helping hand. Good luck with your wedding plans!
Anne: Gosh! I'm going to miss your fabulous tours! You have always been an outstanding leader within this program. Thank you for always going above and beyond, and stepping up to the plate to help with anything....taking a nursing major all the way to Lebein on your tour, leading the virtual tour on visit days, and training your fellow AIAs. The nursing world is going to love you.
Collin: You've been a rockstar AIA this year! I'm sad we only had you on staff for one year. Thank you for stepping up and helping with so many extra group tours this year. I will miss your laugh, random texts, and our office chats. You will do great wherever life takes you. Good luck and enjoy the journey!
John: Your personality is so funny. I'm going to miss your humor at Student Leadership meetings. It has been great working with you over the last 2 years. You are a wonderful leader and have offered some good ideas to improve the program. Good luck in your future endeavors.
Brett: You have been a tremendous help with tours this year! Prospective students/families really enjoy your personality and tours. Thank you for always being willing to help with whatever I throw your way. I wish you the best in whatever path you decide to take - work, grad school or seminary.
Rachel: You have been an amazing person in my life this year. Thank you for everything you've done. I will miss our little chats about life. You will make a fantastic lawyer. I am so proud of you. Good luck and happy wedding planning!
Amanda: Awe...my Starbucks buddy. I've had a lot of fun working with you this year. You are an excellent speaker - genuine and outgoing. Families adore you and your willingness to talk with them for long periods of time at Visit Days. I know you will do great wherever life takes you. Stay positive and confident in yourself.
Gavin: Oh my gosh, I think I might cry. You have been such an awesome leader for this program over the years. You are confident, intelligent, and offer great suggestions to help improve the AIA program. Your fellow AIAs really look up to you. You've been such an important asset to this team. Thank you so much for everything you've done for me, the AIA program, the Office of Admission, and Valpo. You will absolutely rock in grad school! Enjoy your summer travels and Colorado next year.
Kati: I am so proud of you! You will do extremely well in grad school. I've been so lucky to have you on the student leadership team this year. Thank you for your continuous AIA/school spirit to keep everyone motivated, especially during phoning. Your fellow AIAs speak very highly of you and we'll all miss you. Good luck in Delaware.
Red: It's not goodbye yet, but I will say this...you are an outstanding AIA and person. You've helped out so much over the years...for me, the AIA program, the office of Admission and Valpo. You are so great with people...they just love you. Your kindness, personality, and love for Valpo are contagious. Thank you for everything. Your hard work will pay off, my friend. God has big plans for you, I know it.
Alex: My silent AIA leader. You have done such great work with the AIA program this year...stats, incentives, tour guide finder program, and organization. You've kept me on my toes. Thank you for your continued dedication and passion for the AIA program. I know your tours this summer at Carlsbad National Park will be amazing - you'll be a pro. Good luck in Colorado next year!
Andrew: I highly respect you and I am extremely proud of you for dedicating yourself to serve this country. I know you will be successful in the Air Force. You are driven, passionate and responsible. You have done wonders for this office and University. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication. I wish you the best of luck in the Air Force.
As I end today's blog post (in tears), I wish you all well and I hope you remain in contact with all of us here at Valpo. We will miss each and every one of you. It has been a pleasure being your boss the last 2 years. I am confident you all will go on to do great things in this world...you are Valpo grads.
Working with you all the last two years has been amazing. I've learned a lot from every one of you. I thank you for all of your hard work, dedication to your job, passion for your alma mater, and your outstanding leadership. I appreciate everything you've done for the Office of Admission, Valpo, and me personally. I am sad to see you all graduate and move on from Valpo, but I'm excited to watch you take the next step in your lives....grad school, jobs, marriage, traveling, and your continuous love for service.
Kate: you will do great in Chicago! I'm thrilled for you to begin the next chapter of your life. Welcome to the adult world. You have been a solid phoner and silent leader within the AIA program. I can't thank you enough for your continued and solid drive for this program.
Josh: I can't believe you're getting married! Ahh! Good luck and remember to always kiss your wife goodnight. Good luck choosing a job. I know you will do great with whatever path you select. I'll miss reading your visit day shout outs from students and families.
Vickie: I'm going to cry! You have been my right hand person all year. I will miss our office chats and Friday afternoons. You have been an amazing Tour Manager and have definitely set the bar high for Susan (I know she will do great!). Your drive and dedication to your job is contagious. Thank you for being such an awesome leader and friend. The medical world is going to be so lucky to have you as a nurse.
Kylie: Your smile, warmth and welcoming personality will be greatly missed. Your love for people is evident in all you do. I know you will make a wonderful nurse...I would trust with a needle and my arm. :) Thank you for being such a go-getter AIA and willingness to lend a helping hand. Good luck with your wedding plans!
Anne: Gosh! I'm going to miss your fabulous tours! You have always been an outstanding leader within this program. Thank you for always going above and beyond, and stepping up to the plate to help with anything....taking a nursing major all the way to Lebein on your tour, leading the virtual tour on visit days, and training your fellow AIAs. The nursing world is going to love you.
Collin: You've been a rockstar AIA this year! I'm sad we only had you on staff for one year. Thank you for stepping up and helping with so many extra group tours this year. I will miss your laugh, random texts, and our office chats. You will do great wherever life takes you. Good luck and enjoy the journey!
John: Your personality is so funny. I'm going to miss your humor at Student Leadership meetings. It has been great working with you over the last 2 years. You are a wonderful leader and have offered some good ideas to improve the program. Good luck in your future endeavors.
Brett: You have been a tremendous help with tours this year! Prospective students/families really enjoy your personality and tours. Thank you for always being willing to help with whatever I throw your way. I wish you the best in whatever path you decide to take - work, grad school or seminary.
Rachel: You have been an amazing person in my life this year. Thank you for everything you've done. I will miss our little chats about life. You will make a fantastic lawyer. I am so proud of you. Good luck and happy wedding planning!
Amanda: Awe...my Starbucks buddy. I've had a lot of fun working with you this year. You are an excellent speaker - genuine and outgoing. Families adore you and your willingness to talk with them for long periods of time at Visit Days. I know you will do great wherever life takes you. Stay positive and confident in yourself.
Gavin: Oh my gosh, I think I might cry. You have been such an awesome leader for this program over the years. You are confident, intelligent, and offer great suggestions to help improve the AIA program. Your fellow AIAs really look up to you. You've been such an important asset to this team. Thank you so much for everything you've done for me, the AIA program, the Office of Admission, and Valpo. You will absolutely rock in grad school! Enjoy your summer travels and Colorado next year.
Kati: I am so proud of you! You will do extremely well in grad school. I've been so lucky to have you on the student leadership team this year. Thank you for your continuous AIA/school spirit to keep everyone motivated, especially during phoning. Your fellow AIAs speak very highly of you and we'll all miss you. Good luck in Delaware.
Red: It's not goodbye yet, but I will say this...you are an outstanding AIA and person. You've helped out so much over the years...for me, the AIA program, the office of Admission and Valpo. You are so great with people...they just love you. Your kindness, personality, and love for Valpo are contagious. Thank you for everything. Your hard work will pay off, my friend. God has big plans for you, I know it.
Alex: My silent AIA leader. You have done such great work with the AIA program this year...stats, incentives, tour guide finder program, and organization. You've kept me on my toes. Thank you for your continued dedication and passion for the AIA program. I know your tours this summer at Carlsbad National Park will be amazing - you'll be a pro. Good luck in Colorado next year!
Andrew: I highly respect you and I am extremely proud of you for dedicating yourself to serve this country. I know you will be successful in the Air Force. You are driven, passionate and responsible. You have done wonders for this office and University. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication. I wish you the best of luck in the Air Force.
As I end today's blog post (in tears), I wish you all well and I hope you remain in contact with all of us here at Valpo. We will miss each and every one of you. It has been a pleasure being your boss the last 2 years. I am confident you all will go on to do great things in this world...you are Valpo grads.
Monday, May 3, 2010
FOCUS
http://www.valpo.edu/focus/index.php
2010 FOCUS DATES:
* FOCUS I - June 11-12
* FOCUS II - June 14-15
* FOCUS III - June 18-19
* FOCUS IV - June 21-22
Register by May 14!
Jason Derulo at Valpo
Jason Derulo performed on Valpo's campus Friday, April 30 in the Harre Union Ballroom.
Kevin Brown, and group ADD-2 opened for Derulo.
http://www.valpo.edu/news/news.php?releaseId=4432
Kevin Brown, and group ADD-2 opened for Derulo.
http://www.valpo.edu/news/news.php?releaseId=4432
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Good times with AIAs
A few pictures of me and my AIAs (Ambassadors in Admission). You may have had one of them as your campus tour guide, met at a visit day, or chatted on the phone when he/she called you to say congrats on your admission to Valpo. These are some of my favorite people in my life...
Culvers ice cream break @training
Fall 2009 Tour Training
Fall 2009 AIA Training
Fall 2009 meeting..."Uh, Ummm, Like, You Guys" Competition
Fall 2009 phoning night team
Striking a pose - having fun at a visit day.
February 6, 2010 Scholarship Day: AIA Student Leadership Team
Resting between sessions at the April 17 visit day.
A few of us went to support fellow, AIA, Katie, at her tennis match vs. Butler.
Culvers ice cream break @training
Fall 2009 Tour Training
Fall 2009 AIA Training
Fall 2009 meeting..."Uh, Ummm, Like, You Guys" Competition
Fall 2009 phoning night team
Striking a pose - having fun at a visit day.
February 6, 2010 Scholarship Day: AIA Student Leadership Team
Resting between sessions at the April 17 visit day.
A few of us went to support fellow, AIA, Katie, at her tennis match vs. Butler.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Jason Derulo is coming to Valpo!
Jason Derulo....April 30th at 9:30pm in the Harre Union Ballroom!
$3-students $10-general public
Purchase tickets at the Harre Union Welcome Desk or at
www.valpo.edu/union
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyG1FG3H6rY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBI3lc18k8Q&feature=channel
$3-students $10-general public
Purchase tickets at the Harre Union Welcome Desk or at
www.valpo.edu/union
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyG1FG3H6rY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBI3lc18k8Q&feature=channel
Monday, March 1, 2010
Admission Counselors have fun too!
Megan, Laura and me at VU men's basketball game vs Butler. 2.26.10
Me and the Crusader (Ryan) - summer 2008
Me and Seth at FOCUS - June 2008
Jennifer and me at FOCUS (new student orientation) - June 2009
Me, Megan and Laura - Valpo Visit Day 2/2010
Me...at a student ambassador conference in Pittsburgh - summer 2008
Michael, me and Ryan at Valpo Scholarship Day 2.06.10
Megan and me at VU men's basketball game vs Butler 2.26.10
Friday, February 26, 2010
Valpo/Butler men's basketball game on ESPNU!
Rivals, Valpo and Butler will hit the basketball court tonight on VU's campus at 8:00pm.
The men's team will get fired up at Valpo's pep rally tonight in the Harre Union @6:00pm.
Valpo Closes Regular Season at ARC Friday with #15/10 Butler - Valparaiso University Official Athletic Site
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
College Goal Sunday, Feb 21
Valparaiso University will be hosting a College Goal Sunday, Feb 21.
Valpo is one of 37 sites statewide hosting College Goal Sunday events and the only Porter County location. A complete list of sites is available online at
www.CollegeGoalSunday.org.
Students attending College Goal Sunday qualify for a chance to win a scholarship prize to help with their higher education expenses. At each of the state College Goal Sunday sites, a $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to one participant.
For more information about Valpo's College Goal Sunday event, contact the Office of Financial Aid at (219) 464-5015.
http://www.valpo.edu/news/news.php?releaseId=4323
Valpo is one of 37 sites statewide hosting College Goal Sunday events and the only Porter County location. A complete list of sites is available online at
www.CollegeGoalSunday.org.
Students attending College Goal Sunday qualify for a chance to win a scholarship prize to help with their higher education expenses. At each of the state College Goal Sunday sites, a $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to one participant.
For more information about Valpo's College Goal Sunday event, contact the Office of Financial Aid at (219) 464-5015.
http://www.valpo.edu/news/news.php?releaseId=4323
Thursday, February 11, 2010
VU Women's Basketball Game Goes PINK
WBGA Pink Zone & Pack the House Challenge is this Saturday, Feb 13.
The VU women's basketball game vs Youngstown State @1:35pm CST will be supporting breast cancer awareness.
Fans are encouraged to wear pink in support of this cause.
Come out & support both VU women's basketball and breast cancer awareness!
I'm excited to sport my PINK this Saturday.
http://www.valpoathletics.com/
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Valpo makes it on a Superbowl commercial
Watch this commercial that aired during the Superbowl and pay close attention to the short clip at 47 seconds, immediately after Spongebob. Valpo basketball!!! GO CRUSADERS!
Friday, February 5, 2010
Michigan Lunch Reception March 13, 2010
We’re bringing Valpo to Michigan!
You have been chosen to join members of the
Please join us:
Saturday, March 13th, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Uccello’s
8256 Broadmoor S.E.
If you and your parents can join us, please RSVP by March 5th to Nicole Morris at 888.GO.VALPO or Nicole.Morris@valpo.edu .
Seating is limited for this event.
I hope to see you there!
FAFSA! FAFSA! FAFSA! Get your money for college!
It's that time of year.
Time to file the FAFSA.
What's the FAFSA?
It's the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
What does that mean exactly?
It's the application you file to see if you and your family are eligible for money from the government - loans, grants, etc.
I know you're probably thinking, "Another application to fill out?!"
Trust me...you want to take the time to fill out this application.
If money is a determining factor for you and your family as far as where you go to college, the FAFSA can really help lower the cost for your dream school.
You are not locked into anything if you choose to file the FAFSA.
I highly recommend at least checking out the website with your parents/guardians to learn more about it before you pass up the opportunity.
File the FAFSA for Valpo by March 1st!
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Time to file the FAFSA.
What's the FAFSA?
It's the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
What does that mean exactly?
It's the application you file to see if you and your family are eligible for money from the government - loans, grants, etc.
I know you're probably thinking, "Another application to fill out?!"
Trust me...you want to take the time to fill out this application.
If money is a determining factor for you and your family as far as where you go to college, the FAFSA can really help lower the cost for your dream school.
You are not locked into anything if you choose to file the FAFSA.
I highly recommend at least checking out the website with your parents/guardians to learn more about it before you pass up the opportunity.
File the FAFSA for Valpo by March 1st!
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Thursday, February 4, 2010
VU men's basketball game vs. Detroit
Students will be competing to win the best student section in the Horizon League.
Come out and support VU by wearing your brown & gold!
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Valpo Promotes Health & Wellness
http://www.valpo.edu/fitnesscenter/
Check out the awesome classes now available!
- Zumba
- Yogalates
- Core
- BOSU
- Cardio Kickboxing
- Cycling
- Cycling/strength mix
- Sport drills
Monday, February 1, 2010
Valpo's College Fair
Come one! Come all!
Valparaiso University is hosting a spring college fair!
When: Wednesday, March 10, 2010
6:30-8:00PM (central time)
Where: Valparaiso University's campus
Valparaiso, IN 46383
888.GO.VALPO
www.valpo.edu
*More information coming soon. Stay tuned!
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Happy new year!
It is crazy for me to think that 10 years ago, I was a senior in high school...thinking the world was going to end with Y2K, planning for the start of college in the fall, and trying to savor every last bit of high school before all of the open houses and the goodbyes I knew were coming in the summer.
I know for some high school seniors, this last semester is bittersweet.
With a new year, brings a new semester, big decisions, and the next chapter of your life: college.
Your life is about to change...it is scary, exciting, nerve racking, and all kinds of emotions rolled into one.
My advice is to enjoy these next 7 months with friends and family.
I am here to answer questions and help you along the rest of the way.
Here are the next steps:
1. Complete your application(s), if you haven't done so already.
2. File the FAFSA by March 1st.
3. Visit your top 2-3 colleges - do an overnight, sit in on a class, hang out with students, try the food (very important, right?), and experience the college for yourself.
4. May 1st = the national reply date. Let the colleges you were admitted to know where you've decided to attend in the fall - this will make everyone's lives easier.
5. Submit your tuition/room & board deposit to your final school choice.
New year, new you.
I know for some high school seniors, this last semester is bittersweet.
With a new year, brings a new semester, big decisions, and the next chapter of your life: college.
Your life is about to change...it is scary, exciting, nerve racking, and all kinds of emotions rolled into one.
My advice is to enjoy these next 7 months with friends and family.
I am here to answer questions and help you along the rest of the way.
Here are the next steps:
1. Complete your application(s), if you haven't done so already.
2. File the FAFSA by March 1st.
3. Visit your top 2-3 colleges - do an overnight, sit in on a class, hang out with students, try the food (very important, right?), and experience the college for yourself.
4. May 1st = the national reply date. Let the colleges you were admitted to know where you've decided to attend in the fall - this will make everyone's lives easier.
5. Submit your tuition/room & board deposit to your final school choice.
New year, new you.
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