Valpo alumni are doing amazing things across the country and around the world — in their professional and personal lives. They’re leading industries, contributing knowledge, and serving in a multitude of ways. These class notes offer a glimpse into their activities, accomplishments, and milestones. If you have news to share with your fellow Valpo alumni, please share it below.
Published Winter 2019
Michael E. Fryzel
Michael E. Fryzel ’67 was recently awarded the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland by Poland’s President Andrzej Duda. The award is given to an individual living outside of Poland for distinguished service to the Polish community. Michael, a Polish American, was cited for his efforts in promoting and expanding financial services for Polish Americans across the United States. He was appointed by President George W. Bush to be the chairman of the National Credit Union Administration, has served as director of the Illinois Department of Financial Institutions, and was a member of President Trump’s transition team. Michael earned his MBA from the University of Chicago executive program and a J.D. from Loyola University of Chicago. Currently, he serves as an attorney and financial services consultant with offices in Chicago.
Published Spring/Summer 2017
Kurt W. Landsberg
Kurt W. Landsberg ’67 lives in Murrysville, Pa. with his wife, Anita. Kurt and Anita have three children, Alysia, Kurt J., and Michael. Kurt and Mike live nearby, while Alysia resides in Des Moines, Iowa. They enjoy spending time with their three grandchildren, who also live nearby. Kurt retired as director of Flat Rolled Products Technology for Alcoa in 2012 after 43 years of dedicated service. He is now busy traveling to Cape Cod to visit and take care of his mom, who resides in assisted living, taking vacations, and working around the house. Recently, Kurt and Anita visited the Valpo campus with Janet and Ken Vetter ’67. Dean Eric W. Johnson ’87, Ph.D., gave them a tour of the engineering facilities. They were astounded by the changes throughout campus.
Jay Christopher
Jay Christopher ’67 hosted Kappa Psi Omega alumnae from the classes of ’69, ’70, and ’71 at the Christopher Farms and Gardens, a 400-acre property with 50 acres of composed botanical gardens near Sheboygan, Wis., on Saturday, July 9. With the assistance of Paul DeLassus ’70, the women were given a private tour of the property, which stretches a mile along the shores of Lake Michigan, while Jay answered their questions. These women had gathered every summer for the past eight years at the lakeside home of Judy McNabney ’71 Dutton and John Dutton ’70 in Wautoma, Wis. The group made a donation to the Sheboygan area Meals on Wheels, a favorite charity of Jay’s, to thank him.