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
Leslie Knueppel Warner
Leslie Knueppel ’03 Warner and Thomas Warner welcomed Natalie Carol Warner, born May 9, 2017. She joins big brothers Bradley Thomas and Nicholas Daniel. Natalie is the first granddaughter for Daniel Knueppel ’61 and Carol Knueppel.
Jessica Pleuss
Jessica Pleuss ’03, assistant professor of psychology at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa, was one of three faculty members honored with the 2016 Walker Faculty Excellence Award. Criteria for selection include teaching excellence, effective advising, scholarship, and service to Morningside College
Published Winter 2019
Brian Niec
Gwendolyn and Brian Niec ’03 welcomed Chael Eivyn Niec, born Feb. 8, 2018. Chael joins sister Channing.
Published Spring/Summer 2016
Jason Holly
Jason Holly ’03 accepted a new position as a high school counselor at Hong Kong International School. He started in August 2015.
Elizabeth Lucas Dombrowski
CLC Network, a national nonprofit based in Grand Rapids, has announced Elizabeth Lucas Dombrowski ’03 as its new executive director. CLC Network is a $1.25 million consulting organization that partners with individuals, families, and organizations to more fully understand people with disabilities and to build support systems that enable their inclusion in church and school communities. Elizabeth began her service on Sept. 1, 2015.
Shayne Bell
Shayne Bell ’03 married Matt Magee on July 18, 2015. She recently moved to Portland, Ore. and began working for Mercy Corps, a nonprofit organization that works to alleviate poverty, suffering, and oppression worldwide.