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
Christopher Magee
Christopher Magee ’02 and Ellen Magee welcomed Ryan John Magee, born Dec. 28, 2016.
Published Spring/Summer 2017
Kate Massura (Arroyo) Schafer
Kate Massura ’02, ’07 MSN (Arroyo) Schafer and Nick Schafer welcomed Mary Lillian, born July 7, 2016. Mary joins sisters Teresa Arroyo (11) and Gabriella Arroyo (8). Kate married Nick on April 8, 2016 in Munster, Ind. Attendants included Kate’s daughters, Teresa and Gabriella, and her siblings, Jeff Massura ’07, David Massura ’10, Lauren Massura ’13 (fiancé Ben Ema ’13), and Therese Massura ’19. Kate is faculty at the Rush University College of Nursing in Chicago and is currently enrolled in the Ph.D. in nursing science program.
Bryan Thomas Swanson
Bryan Thomas Swanson ’02 has accepted the position of development services director with the City of Hollister, Calif. Bryan spent the previous two and a half years with the City of Calumet City, Ill. as the economic development director.
Corey Schuler
Corey Schuler ’02 is the director of clinical affairs for Integrative Therapeutics, a Green Bay-based nutraceutical firm dedicated to supporting integrative medicine physicians and health care practitioners.
Jakob Rinderknecht
Jakob Rinderknecht ’02 is the new director of the Pastoral d at the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) in San Antonio. He joins UIW from St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minn., where he was a visiting professor. Jakob also served in the theology department at Marquette University in Milwaukee. In his new position, Jakob seeks to continue UIW’s commitment to making education available to the local church and to develop programming hosted by the Institute.
Matt Chelap
Matt Chelap ’02 has been promoted to vice president at Octagon, a global sports marketing and entertainment agency. Matt executes the sports sponsorships for clients such as PlayStation, Sony, Bank of America, and The Home Depot.