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
Margo Banakis
Margo Banakis ’14 and William Olson ’15 were married on June 3, 2017, in Arlington Heights, Illinois, with a grand reception at the Arlington International Racetrack. Fifty Valpo alumni posed for a photo, including the groom’s parents, Nancy Dombrook ’86 Olson and Timothy Olson ’88.
Published Spring/Summer 2017
Courtenay Stewart-Reiner
Courtenay Stewart-Reiner ’14 received a master of arts in psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and is currently attending Northwestern University seeking a master of science in global health. Courtenay married Phil Reiner in June 2011. Her wedding party included Lyndsay Dudgeon ’02, ’05 J.D. DeMatteo, Michelle Batista ’02, Brianne Ludera ’02 Shields, and Bambi Horton ’02.
Published Spring/Summer 2016
Kayla Nomina
Kayla Nomina ’14 was invited to speak about her research on mass atrocities in April at the University of Minnesota.
Zev Taublieb
Former Valpo midfielder Zev Taublieb ’14 plays for Wilmington Hammerheads of the United Soccer League.
Published Summer 2015
Julia Scheiderer
Julia Scheiderer ’14 graduated from the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as “Operation Warrior Forge,” in fall 2014 at Fort Knox, Ky.
Alyssa Kasper
Alyssa Kasper ’14 is engaged to Eric Gibbons, and they plan to wed in September 2015.