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/Winter 2017
Suzanne Bolur Rumbler
Suzanne Bolur ’00 Rumbler married Matt Rumbler on Oct. 15, 2016. The wedding party included Heather Bolur ’06, Tamar Scott ’00 Kenworthy, Linda Kornowski ’00 Valentino, and Adam Bolur ’02.
Published Spring/Summer 2017
Kelly Everling ’00 Bruhn
Kelly Everling ’00 Bruhn and James Bruhn welcomed Colin Louis Bruhn. Colin joins big sisters Avery and Elizabeth. Kelly earned tenure and was named associate dean of the Drake University School of Journalism and Mass Communication. She leads the public relations major, one of the top 36 public relations programs in the world.
Published Spring/Summer 2016
Colleen Mair
Colleen Mair ’00 and Bryan Jones welcomed Addison Rose Jones, born July 15, 2015.
Larry Mowry
Larry Mowry ’00 won his 10th Lone Star Emmy for Best Weathercaster in Texas in November. This is his fourth win in this category during his seven years broadcasting in Texas.
Amy Govert
Amy Govert ’00, ’06 M.S. has been named The Times 2015 Coach of the Year after guiding the Merrillville girls’ basketball team to the Class 4A North Semistate.
Published Summer 2015
Kelly K. Faulstich
The Rev. Kelly K. Faulstich ’00 was married to Justin Svoboda in a ceremony at Grace Lutheran Church in River Forest, Ill. on Nov. 15, 2014. The bride’s attendants included Kim Faulstich ’94 Urbaniak, the Rev. Michael Fick ’00, the Rev. Sarah Friesen-Carper ’01, and Amanda VanHaute ’01 Slagle.