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 Fall 2024
Cornell Boggs III
In August 2024, Cornell Boggs III ’82, ’85 J.D. received the National Corporate Leadership Award from the Milwaukee Fellows organization.
Published Fall/Winter 2017
Ken Miller
Ken Miller ’82 and Raelynn Miller are proud to now have two additional Valpo grads in the family. Their daughter, Rachael, graduated in 2015 and their son, Doug, joined the Valpo alumni ranks in 2017.
Katharine Green Olah
Katharine Green ’82 Olah created the memory game “Double Take: Des Moines” to raise money for the Des Moines Area Food Pantry Network. It can be found in small shops in Des Moines.
Cornell Boggs
Cornell Boggs ’82, ’85 J.D., executive vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary for Toys R Us Inc., was selected as one of the finest general counsel in America by the Burton Awards Program. The Burton Awards Program recognizes outstanding accomplishments in law, including writing, reform, public service and interest, regulatory innovation, and lifetime achievements in the profession. Cornell is among an elite group of general counsel who were honored as “Legends in Law.”
Published Spring/Summer 2016
Julia Witt Jent
Porter Superior Court Judge Julia Witt ’82 Jent, J.D., was presented the key to the city by Portage Mayor James Snyder during his Mayor’s Charity Ball in March.
John W. Holmquist
In June 2015, John W. Holmquist ’82 hiked the 25 mile Inca Trail to the ruins of Machu Picchu in the Andean mountains of Peru, along with his wife, Sue, and daughter, Caroline (who took the photo of the Valpo alumnus standing at the “Sun Gate,” which overlooks the historic, formerly hidden city).