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
Brian Wise
The Reverend Doctor Brian Wise ’06 recently graduated from the Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, CA, earning his Doctorate in Ministry, focusing on pluralism and new religious movements. His dissertation was a full length documentary on the Rastafari Faith titled “Roots, Rock, Reggae, Zion- The Story of I, Teach, and Rastafari”. He could not have done this without the support of his amazing wife Amanda (Witt) Wise ’07 and his family.
Jason Hallman
Jason Hallman ’06 was recently selected to receive the 2023 Elaine Wodzin Award by the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine (AAAM). The award recognizes researchers and emerging leaders dedicated to the field of traffic injury control who have a specific achievement in automotive medicine.
Published Spring/Summer 2016
Katie Bova Hoffmann and Matt Hoffmann
Katie Bova ’06 Hoffmann and Matt Hoffmann ’06 welcomed Charlotte Diane, born April 22, 2015. 7
Ben Lieske
Rachel and Ben Lieske ’06 married in the Chapel of the Resurrection in 2008. Their son, Lucas, was baptized in the Chapel in 2014.
Jill Dierberg Clark
Brent Clark ’04 and Jill Dierberg ’06 Clark welcomed Noah Keith and Eleanor Susan Clark, born October 7, 2015.
Published Summer 2015
Elizabeth Barnes
Monica Conrad ’93 J.D. and Elizabeth Barnes ’06 J.D., of Church, Church, Hittle & Antrim, presented at the Indiana School Boards Association’s fall conference in Carmel, Ind., on “Current Issues in Special Education.” Monica and Elizabeth spoke at this one-day seminar for superintendents, general and special education administrators, school board members, and school attorneys. They also presented “Outside Agencies and How to Deal with Them” in October for the fall 2014 ICASE Conference in Indianapolis.