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    Swedesburg Lutherans call new pastor to revitalize ranks  Jan 19, 2008
    Zittergruen graduated from MFL MarMac in 1998, and attended college at Valparaiso University, in Indiana, where he majored in theology and philosophy, graduating with honors in 2002. After receiving his undergraduate degree, he attended Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia, S.C. He was awarded a Master of Divinity in 2006. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)

    Business people  Jan 8, 2008
    He received a degree in business administration from Valparaiso University. Rultants Inc. announced that two members of its civil engineering department passed the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Voters limited as primaries move up  Jan 8, 2008
    With many primaries now bunched up early, voters are likely to be left with the best funded candidates or those who perform best in the two small states that go first, said political science professor Jennifer Hora. The front loading also hurts candidates because they are expected to have fully fleshed out positions on every issue long before they would take office, Hora said. (Munster Times, IN)

    No comments posted.  Jan 8, 2008
    Voters limited as primaries move up / nwi. Voters limited as primaries move up. (Munster Times, IN)

    ON CAMPUS REPORT  Jan 8, 2008
    n Freeport grad Willie Veasley scored eight points to help the Butler University Bulldogs down Valparaiso University 73-65. Veasley, who played 22 minutes, also had three rebounds. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)

    Factories still pack economic punch in Indiana  Jan 7, 2008
    That kind of money means factory workers can afford decent homes and cars and can contribute more to the tax base, said Jaishankar Raman, an associate economics professor at nearby Valparaiso University. The companies pay taxes, too. (USA Today -- Money)

    Sunday's UNC Links  Dec 30, 2007
    Last year he was the Mid-Continent Conference's most accurate 3-point shooter and the first freshman since Lubos Barton in 1998-99 to lead Valparaiso University in scoring. This year he has already broken associate head coach Bryce Drew's record for 3-pointers in a game, hitting 10 in a 90-61 win against Chicago State earlier this month. (InsideCarolina.com)

    Drew has Bears coming out of long hibernation  Dec 28, 2007
    Rocked by a drug scandal and the murder of player Patrick Dennehy by teammate Carlton Dotson, the tainted Big 12 school turned to the son of Valparaiso University coach Homer Drew for relief. qualified for the task of restoring Baylor's credibility by making his coaching debut with a 20-11 record and VU's first NIT bid in 2002-03. (Baylorbears.com)

    Doping charges dismissed against Jenkins  Dec 22, 2007
    The decision marks the first time an athlete has won an arbitration appeal of a doping charge brought by USADA, according to a media release by Valparaiso University Sports Law Clinic, whose director represented Jenkins in the case. The laboratories, in Gent, Belgium, and Cologne, Germany, violated a World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) standard requiring tests be run by two different technicians, the news release said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    College update: Chi-Hi girls hoops alums doing well collegiately  Dec 21, 2007
    Sarah Ott is the only D-I player on the list as the 6-foot-1 forward currently plays at Valparaiso University. Two others Monica Mayry and Kelsey Hewitt are teammates at the University of Minnesota-Duluth while Gretta Layman has found a home at Minnesota State University in Mankato, Minn. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    RELATED ARTICLES  Dec 19, 2007
    VU'S HAANPAA NAMED SCHOLAR ATHLETE: Valparaiso University sophomore guard Sam Haanpaa was named the Horizon League Male Scholar-Athlete of the Week on Tuesday following his record-setting weekend ... VU'S HOCHSTETLER NAMED SCHOLAR ATHLETE: Valparaiso university junior guard Leah Hochstetler was named the U.S. Army Horizon League Scholar-Athlete of the Week after helping the Crusaders to a last-second victory against South Dakota State on Saturday. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)

    Men's Soccer Earns Academic Honors  Dec 11, 2007
    22 Valparaiso University, Mike Avery, 3. 04 Vermont, University of, Jesse Cormier, 3. (Gozags.com)

    Milwaukee Improves To 14-0 All-Time Against Valparaiso With Win  Dec 9, 2007
    MILWAUKEE - The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee men's swimming g team won all 16 events Saturday to defeat Valparaiso University, 186-77, at the Klotsche Natatorium. The Panthers close out the 2007 portion of their schedule with four wins in their final five dual meets. (Uwmpanthers.com)

    Panthers Extend Dual Win Streak To Five With 170-114 Win Over Valparaiso  Dec 9, 2007
    MILWAUKEE - The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee women's swimming g team completed a weekend sweep of its opponents Saturday afternoon at the Klotsche Natatorium, downing Valparaiso University, 170-114, to close out the semester schedule. Juniors , and and sophomores and led the way against the Crusaders. (Uwmpanthers.com)

    Cancer Society hires county representative  Dec 7, 2007
    Rensselaer Republican. Konja will be responsible for fund raising, advocacy and cancer control events and programs in Porter, Jasper and Newton Counties collaborating with other community and health organizations around cancer prevention. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)

    Campbell University accepts bid to join Pioneer Football League  Dec 6, 2007
    The league still retains four of its charter members - Butler University, the University of Dayton, Drake University and Valparaiso University, plus the University of San Diego (joining in 1992) - which were joined in 2001 by four new teams, three of which remain today - Davidson College, Jacksonville University and Morehead State University. In January 1991 the NCAA passed legislation to require Division I institutions to sponsor all intercollegiate sports at the Division I level. (Usdtoreros.com)

    Rescue groups to get remaining Vick dogs  Dec 5, 2007
    One dog was recently euthanized for medical reasons, according to a news release from Valparaiso University School of Law, where Huss is a professor. "With the experienced care they will provide these dogs, I foresee that many will eventually be able to be adopted by members of the public," Huss said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Vick to deposit $900,000 for dogs  Nov 29, 2007
    Rebecca Jean Huss, a Valparaiso University law professor and the court-appointed guardian for the dogs, declined comment on the news of Vick setting aside the restitution, said Tom Shaer, a spokesman for the law school. In their motion last week, federal prosecutors revealed that the costs associated with seizing, maintaining and finding homes for the dogs were significant, estimating the total cost at $928,073. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Bulldogs Vie For Third-Straight Win On Saturday Against Indiana State  Nov 28, 2007
    1) when they take on Indiana State in the State Farm Hoosier Classic beginning at 2:00 p.m. ET in the Athletics-Recreation Center on the campus of Valparaiso University. The game will be video-streamed live online through the Horizon League Network. (Butlersports.com)

    HAWKS CANNOT OVERCOME POST PLAY IN 66-55 LOSS TO VALPARAISO  Nov 24, 2007
    SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas - The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) could not find an answer for the big men of Valparaiso University in a 66-55 loss in the third round of the South Padre Island Invitational on Friday afternoon. "We just had no post presence today," said Interim Head Coach. (Umeshawks.com)

    Owl swim team sends three to state and regional  Nov 15, 2007
    After graduation, she plans to attend either the Oakland University of Michigan or Valparaiso University of Indiana, where she hopes to continue diving while she studies medical laboratory research. She dedicates every aspect of her achievements to her father, Darren Nolff, who is one of the coaches for the Oscoda Owl swim team and also holds the Oscoda breast stroke with a time of 105. (Oscoda Press, MI)

    New deadline for custody of Vick dogs  Nov 13, 2007
    Huss, a law professor at Valparaiso University School of Law, was appointed by U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson to oversee the dogs, which have been held in shelters in Virginia since April. Once all applications are received, U.S. Department of Agriculture inspectors will inspect the sites where the dogs would be housed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Westerwinds prepare to open the season with Truman State  Nov 9, 2007
    The conference name change also included the loss of Valparaiso University as a league member and the addition of IPFW, North Dakota State, and South Dakota State. The addition of the new teams is set to increase the competitiveness among Summit League schools and in the Division I basketball ranks. (Macomb Journal, IL)

    Three-Time Defending MAC Champions Return to Action  Nov 8, 2007
    619) over the past 34 seasons and will look to improve that all-time record beginning Nov. 9 when the Crusaders of Valparaiso University make a trip to Anderson Arena. While tip-off for the home opener is scheduled for 7:00 p.m., last season's squad will gather one last time as BGSU unveils their NCAA Sweet Sixteen banner. (Bgsufalcons.com)

    Sports Digest  Nov 7, 2007
    VU PLAYERS EARN LEAGUE HONORS: Valparaiso University sophomore Ryan Schwarz was named the 2007 Horizon League Goalkeeper of the Year ... Nine Valparaiso University athletic teams have been given the NCAA Public Recognition Award for their academic performance. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)

    Valpo displays shooting touch in rolling SJC  Nov 6, 2007
    Rensselaer Republican. Valparaiso converted 28 of 48 field goal attempts (58. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)

    Valpo bank robbed for fourth time in four months (2446)  Nov 1, 2007
    Valparaiso police were joined at the scene by Valparaiso University police, Porter County police, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and the FBI.. Anyone with information about any of the robberies or who saw anything suspicious in the area at the time of the robberies is asked to call police at (219) 462-2135. (Munster Times, IN)

    Groups can apply to handle Vick dogs placement  Oct 27, 2007
    "Some of the dogs that showed no signs of aggression or threat are now with experienced foster families to allow further evaluation of the dogs," Huss said in a news release from Valparaiso University School of Law, where she is a professor. Only established rescue groups will be eligible to take custody of the dogs, according to a court order in the case. (ESPN -- Football News)

    Dogs in Vick case to be spayed, neutered  Oct 17, 2007
    Huss, a professor of law at Valparaiso University School of Law in Indiana, will travel to Virginia to evaluate the animals and make recommendations on their placement or future. There is no deadline for the process. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Guardianship for Vick's dogs  Oct 16, 2007
    Huss, 40, is a professor at Valparaiso University School of Law in Indiana. The motion to appoint Huss as guardian-special master was submitted by Chuck Rosenberg, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Coppedge blasting the way open for Toreros  Oct 13, 2007
    SAN DIEGO -- The University of San Diego's Nick Coppedge made his first collegiate career start last week, caught his first career pass and scored his first career touchdown to help beat Valparaiso University. Pretty soon, the sophomore fullback from Vista High might gain the first yard rushing of his college career. (North County Times)

    Women Capture Dennis Stark Relays Title  Oct 6, 2007
    Oakland University finished 4th (142), Valparaiso University placed 5th (104), and Marquette University was 6th (18). The 300-yard free relay began as a close race between Notre Dame and Oakland. (Und.com)

    Toreros head to Valparaiso for PFL game  Oct 4, 2007
    GAME FIVE: The USD Torero football team (4-0; 1-0 pfl), under the direction of first year head coach , make their second consecutive trip back to the midwest this weekend when they take on Valparaiso University (3-2; 0-1 pfl) on Saturday, October 6th. The game will kickoff at 11:00 a.m. (PT) at Brown Field in Valparaiso, Indiana. (Usdtoreros.com)

    'In God We Trust' motto still causes debate  Oct 2, 2007
    According to Ivan Bodensteiner, professor of law at Valparaiso University, the courts have adopted a variety of approaches to evaluating the issue. One method is deciding whether a "reasonable observer" would view the incident as a governmental endorsement of religion. (Munster Times, IN)

    "'Hear'se to the Rullmans"  Sep 30, 2007
    A 1948 Aurora High School graduate, the older brother graduated from Valparaiso University and served two years in the United States Army ... Roger Rullman, a Valparaiso University and 1954 AHS graduate, also served in the Army for two years. (Aurora Journal Press, IN)

    Gibbons, Rivard Lead #3 Lakers to First at Notre Dame  Sep 30, 2007
    The top time at the event was 17:04 by Laura Rolf of Valparaiso University. Rivard finished second for Grand Valley, just ten seconds behind Gibbons with a time of 18:24. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Toreros (3-0) Open PFL Play at Butler (4-0)  Sep 27, 2007
    UP NEXT: USD continues PFL play with a road contest at Valparaiso University on Saturday, October 6th, with a 10:00 a.m. (PT) kickoff at Brown Field. . (Usdtoreros.com)

    First Conference Match-Up Yields 4-1 Butler Victory  Sep 24, 2007
    The Bulldogs got their coference schedule started on the right foot as they beat their newest conference foe Valparaiso University 4-1 on Sunday afternoon, running their season record to 4-2-2. After falling late to Dayton on Thursday night, Butler wasted no time in rebounding from the hard loss as scored his fifth goal of the season just 7:53 into the match. (Butlersports.com)

    MLK's niece: Pro-choice is pro-murder  Sep 20, 2007
    Thursday, September 20, 2007 12:55 AM CDT. Alveda King, a former member of the Georgia state Legislature and the niece of Martin Luther King Jr. promoted abstinence and adoption as alternatives to what she called "womb lynching" of unborn children. (Northwest Indiana Times)

    VU receives go ahead for financing  Sep 19, 2007
    Valparaiso University will issue 25 million to 30 million in new debt and refinance 10 million to 15 million in existing bonds from 1999 and 2003, said Charley Gillispie, the school's vice president for administration and finance. The news bonds, to be sold in November, will give the university 30 years to pay off the Doppler radar system installed last year, heating system upgrades and new fiber-optic data and telecommunications lines. (Northwest Indiana Times)

    Falcons Capture the Best Western Invitational Title  Sep 16, 2007
    BOWLING GREEN, Ohio - BGSU volleyball captured the Best Western Invitational title after beating the Valparaiso University Crusaders and sweeping the tournament. Going into the match both teams were 2-0 in the invitational each beating DePaul University and Duquesne University leaving the title up this match. (Bgsufalcons.com)

    Falcons Down the Dukes, 3-0  Sep 16, 2007
    15) and look to defend their home court against the Valparaiso University Crusaders also 2-0 at 7:00 p.m. EST. The winner of the match will take home the Best Western Tournament Championship. (Bgsufalcons.com)

    Falcons Ranked 10th in the Mid-East Region  Sep 15, 2007
    Four mid-east states will represented in the Best Western Tournament, DePaul University from Illinois, Duquesne from Pennsylvania, Valparaiso University from Indiana, and Bowling Green State University from Ohio. Mid-East Region Poll By Rich Kern. (Bgsufalcons.com)

    Sanchez ahead of the pack at SJC  Sep 12, 2007
    As the only NCAA Division II entrant in a field otherwise comprised solely of Division I squads, the Saint Joseph s College men s and women s cross country teams knew they were in for a battle at the Valparaiso University Crusader Invitational, held Friday at Sunset Hills Farm. The Pumas, however, had several individuals respond to the challenge to allow both teams to remain in the thick of the competition. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)

    So far, it's Ireland versus Wright for mayor  Sep 8, 2007
    Wright graduated from Fort Madison High School, earned a bachelor of science degree from Valparaiso University in Indiana in sports management, with minors in business and public relations. He now works in the pharmaceutical industry. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)

    Obituaries (08.23.07)  Sep 8, 2007
    She was a graduate of Centenary College in Hackettstown and received her bachelor's degree from Valparaiso University in Indiana. She completed her teaching certificate at the University of Massachusetts, her M. Ed. at Lesley College in Massachusetts, and a supervisory certification in Houston, Texas. (Bordentwo Register News, NJ)

    Kaua i Society of Artists call for submissions for juried show  Sep 7, 2007
    Juror for the exhibit will be Gregg Hertzlieb, director/curator of the Brauer Museum of Art at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana. The Brauer Museum of Art is home to a nationally recognized collection of 19th and 20th century American art, with more than 2,800 works of art from the mid-19th century to the present. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    Charges dropped against Portage cop  Sep 6, 2007
    Members of the board include Charles Mason, Dr. Ronald Szabo, Billie Miletich, James Lynch and Edward Lloyd, the chief of the Valparaiso University Police Department. McClure said 10 to 15 witnesses were called and members of the board reviewed documents and watched the videotape of the arrests in question. (Munster Times, IN)

    Power of attorney safeguards difficult  Sep 4, 2007
    "Any person who demonstrates sufficient interest in the principal's welfare may petition the court for review of the agent's conduct," explains Linda S. Whitton, a law professor at Valparaiso University who helped draft the new statute. Mr. Burton, the committee's chairman, said opening the system to appeals by worried outsiders was an important reform proposed in the law. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Doctorial degrees award to eight area students  Sep 3, 2007
    She received her bachelors degree from Valparaiso University and her masters degree from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. Brent Sylvester of Eureka received his doctorate in school psychology. (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    U.S. 30 Accident Kills 2 Educators  Aug 27, 2007
    The two Walgreens warehouse managers and employee Jennifer Maldonado were first on the scene about 2:45 a.m. Friday at an accident that left two visiting Chinese educators dead and a Valparaiso University professor in critical condition ... "Our hearts ache for the families and friends of our Chinese colleagues," Valparaiso University President Alan Harre said. (CBS2Chicago.com, IL)

    How To Keep Your Job Onshore  Aug 24, 2007
    That's the question Valparaiso University freshman Matt Cavin asked himself two years ago when he was in China on a summer study program. Young Chinese were intently studying English, science, and math. (BusinessWeek)

    University presidents look to climb higher  Aug 21, 2007
    Valparaiso University transferred its affiliation from the Mid-Continent Conference to the Horizon League at the conclusion of the 2006-07 academic year. mfoust@unews. (University News, MO)

    Berry spends summer pitching for 2007 KIT playoff champions  Aug 15, 2007
    Berry, a Valparaiso University signee, went 3-3 on the hill with a 2. 77 ERA for the 2007 KIT playoff champions. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)

    Personnel Announcement  Aug 15, 2007
    She is a career Senior Foreign Service Officer and received her bachelor's degree from Valparaiso University and her master's degree from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. . (White House News Releases)

    Parents say day-camp counselors strip-searched children  Aug 10, 2007
    Rensselaer Republican. (AP) - Parents say their children were strip-searched at a city-run day camp by counselors who were searching for 140 that went missing from another worker's backpack. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)

    Parents Upset After Kids Allege Strip-Search at Camp  Aug 10, 2007
    " Ivan Bodensteiner, a civil rights lawyer and Valparaiso University Law School professor, said even law enforcement officers have fairly limited powers to strip-search suspects. "Government would have a very difficult time justifying a strip search of kids just because they happened to be around when some money was stolen," he said. Top Video US ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT AP Wires Marketplace For FOXNews.com comments write to ; For FOX News Channel comments write to This material may not be... (Fox News)

    Maloney To Coach Athletes In Action On Germany Tour  Aug 10, 2007
    Previous to departure, the team will undergo a three-day training camp Aug. 8-11 at Valparaiso University before departing Aug. 13 to Berlin, Germany. The AIA team will then play six games before returning Aug. 19. (Umassathletics.com)

    First Lutheran has returning pastor  Aug 5, 2007
    He received his bachelor's degree from Valparaiso University in Indiana and his master of divinity degree at the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago. His first parish was Grace Lutheran in Gas City, Ind. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)

    Kurt Westendorp named Albion golf coach  Aug 4, 2007
    He got a taste for coaching at the collegiate level as a student manager with the Valparaiso University mens' and womens' basketball programs from 2001-05. Westendorp assisted the coaching staff in office work, video recording and film breakdown, recruit visits, individual workouts, practice management, game management, equipment management and travel. (Dowagiac News, MI)

    New faces spur renewed optimism  Aug 1, 2007
    Senior served as a pass/hitter in the Illini starting line-up most of the season after coming to Champaign from Valparaiso University. Palash had perhaps her most impressive performance against Penn State with 13 kills, eight in game one. (Fightingillini.com)

    Niles varsity cheer team takes first place; qualifies for nationals  Jul 26, 2007
    NILES - The Niles High School varsity cheer team took first place overall and qualified for the national meet at the National Cheerleaders Association camp held at Valparaiso University recently. The Niles varsity cheer team took first place at the National Cheerleaders Association camp held at Valparaiso University recently. (Niles Star, MI)

    Academics top priority for Valpo-bound Lewallen  Jul 25, 2007
    Danny Lewallen VALPARAISO Kankakee Valley s Danny Lewallen chose academics and tennis over his first love basketball signing with Jim Daugherty s Valparaiso University men s tennis team this spring. Lewallen, who sifted through opportunities to play basketball and tennis at the collegiate level before settling on Valpo s academic reputation, played number one singles for KV each of his last three seasons. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)

    Pinhead Punk Science on shocking pickles  Jul 23, 2007
    Bittner received his B.S. from Valparaiso University and a Ph. D from University of Chicago. (Telluride Daily Planet, CO)

    Baylor's Carter Part of Athletes in Action Tour of Germany  Jul 21, 2007
    AIA GERMANY TEAM ROSTER (Baylor) Stuart Creason (Colorado State) Chris Kramer (Purdue) Alex McLean (Liberty) Brandon McPherson (Valparaiso) Trent Meacham (Illinois) Mitch Platt (Oregon) Richard Semrau (Illinois) Anthony Smith (Liberty) Dwight Thorne II (Colorado) Coaches: Tim Maloney (associate head coach @ UMass) Jason Hawkins (assistant coach at Valparaiso University). (Baylorbears.com)

    Career Prosecutor Tapped as Justice Department's No. 2  Jul 19, 2007
    He received his law degree from Valparaiso University. Copyright 2007 Associated Press. (Law.com)

    Art in the Alley planned for August  Jul 19, 2007
    Jeff Brown is presently the Jazz Studies Coordinator and Percussion Instructor at Valparaiso University. He is also a founding member of the Faculty Jazz Trio at Valparaiso University. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)

    USF Women's Basketball Recognized by the WBCA for Academic Excellence  Jul 18, 2007
    432 12 Valparaiso University Keith Freeman 3. 419 13 Indiana State University Jim Wiedie 3. (Usfdons.com)

    Women's Basketball among Top-25 on 2005 WBCA Academic Team Honor Roll  Jul 17, 2007
    Valparaiso University, Keith Freeman (3. 419) 13. (Siusalukis.com)

    Artist keeps options open  Jul 14, 2007
    She graduated from DeMotte High School and received a Bachelors of Science degree from Valparaiso University and a Masters of Science from Indiana University. She was an elementary school teacher for 30 years and taught in DeMotte, Kniman and Hebron at different times in her career. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)

    Raebel to perform Tuesday  Jul 12, 2007
    He has played at two Valparaiso University organ recitals. He periodically plays for his home church, Faith Lutheran, as well as Trinity Lutheran in Merrillville, and St. Paul's Catholic in Valparaiso. (Demotte Kankakee Valley Post News, IN)

    MOAA Elects Officers and Board of Directors for 2007-08  Jul 10, 2007
    New members to the Association's Board of Directors include Jane Claiborne, associate director of athletics for administration services, Valparaiso University; Rudy Keeling, commissioner, Eastern College Athletic Conference; Floyd Kerr, director of athletics, Morgan State University; Warde Manuel, director of athletics, University at Buffalo; Mary McElroy, director of athletics, Georgia State University; and Dell Robinson, associate commissioner, Mid-American Conference. Serving on the Board of... (Nacda.com)

    Heavy hitters dot SJC’s hoops schedule  Jul 10, 2007
    The Pumas take the court Oct. 30 in an exhibition game at Butler University, followed by a Nov. 3 exhibition at Valparaiso University. SJC will play a public intrasquad scrimmage at Richard F. Scharf Alumni Fieldhouse on Nov. 10 before its regular-season opener at Saginaw Valley State University Nov. 17. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)

    Noland and Trenner will continue baseball careers  Jul 7, 2007
    Joining Noland and Trenner are Shoemaker, Brian Jett and Chris Dougherty (Indiana State University), Kramer (Lincoln Memorial University), Alex Berry (Valparaiso University), Steve Teno (Central Michigan University), T.J. King (University of Arkansas-Little Rock) and Drew Maus (Ouachita Baptist University). The group compiled an overall mark of 86-30 during their two seasons at OCC, including a trip to the 2006 Region 24 Tournament championship series. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)

    The 3 R's: Reading, reflecting, retiring  Jun 19, 2007
    Ryan is a junior at Valparaiso University and Kerry is a freshman at Wartburg College. And Cairn terrier Casey. (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    Seniors top juniors, 114-99  Jun 14, 2007
    "You always want to beat (the juniors) when you're older," said Hummel, who part of an upset for the juniors last June at Valparaiso University when the seniors didn't have Greg Oden due to injury. "You kind of expect to win, but it's still the game of basketball and you have to want to win.". (Purdue Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Local pastor named bishop  Jun 10, 2007
    " Rinehart was ordained June 19, 1998 at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Grand Blanc, Mich., after graduating from Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus, Ohio in 1988, he said. He previously graduated from Valparaiso University. His first pastoral position was from 1988-94 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Davenport, Iowa. Rinehart served as pastor of Christ Lutheran Church in Charlotte, N.C. from 1994-97 and then came to Grace Lutheran. He also served as Mission Interpreter Coordinator of the... (Conroe Courier, TX)

    Tulsa's Wojcik Adds Todd Smith to Basketball Coaching Staff  Jun 5, 2007
    "Where I am today I owe to Rice University and Coach Wilson. I've been with Willis for 14 years and everything I've learned has been from him. The chance to be at one school for such a long time doesn't come along very often. I really appreciate what Rice and Coach Wilson has done for me. A former four-year basketball letterman at Valparaiso University, Smith played three years for his father (Tom Smith) and his final season for current coach Homer Drew. Smith finished his collegiate playing... (Tulsahurricane.com)

    Horizon League and America Channel Announce Sports Broadcast Agreement  Jun 4, 2007
    The Horizon League member institutions are: Butler University, Cleveland State University, the University of Detroit Mercy, the University of Illinois at Chicago, Loyola University Chicago, Valparaiso University (set to join July 1, 2007), the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Wright State University and Youngstown State University. Coverage includes extensive men's basketball; as well as women's basketball, the League men's and women's soccer tournaments,... (Butlersports.com)

    Signs From God:  Jun 3, 2007
    Thanks to Darren Grem of the University of Georgia, David Morgan of Valparaiso University, Pastor Mitch Caudhill of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Daryl Black of the Chattanooga Regional History Museum, and Eileen Luhr of California State University-Long Beach. Doree Shafrir, a former Slate intern, is an editor at Gawker. (Slate)

    Odell scholarships announced  May 19, 2007
    Stephanie Snyder, the daughter of Carl and Sherri Snyder Jr., attends Valparaiso University. Chelsey Stacy, the daughter of James and Jackie Eskins, attends Southern Illinois University. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)

    Members of MHS class of 2007 presented $382,160 in scholarships  May 12, 2007
    Valparaiso University Board of Directors Scholarship, 16,500, Rebecca Borgeson; Webster University Academic Scholarship, 5,000, Bryan Bealmear; Westminster College scholarships included: Alumni Scholarship, 1,000 and President s Scholarship, 7,500, both to Blake Oliver; William Woods University scholarships included: A+ Supplement, 1,000, Jonna Dick; Academic Scholarship, 3,000, Jonna Dick; Lead Award, 5,000, Jonna Dick. Additional awards presented today include: Civic Book Club Award (11th... (Mexico Ledger, MO)

    Stepping out of the shadow: Bo McClendon is trying to make a name for himself playing the same sport (baseball) at the same school (Valparaiso University) where his dad, Lloyd McClendon, starred.  May 10, 2007
    Stepping out of the shadow: Bo McClendon is trying to make a name for himself playing the same sport (baseball) at the same school (Valparaiso University) where his dad, Lloyd McClendon, starred. Thursday, May 10, 2007 12:47 AM CDT. (Northwest Indiana Times)

    Minnetonka dedicates its field of dreams  May 9, 2007
    Minnetonka baseball coach Paul Twenge, in his first year after winning more than 500 games over 19 years as head baseball coach at Valparaiso University in Indiana, said the field "plays extremely well and is beautiful" at the same time. While coach at Valparaiso, he and the school's athletic department officials attempted to push through a plan for a similar stadium, but failed. (Minnetonka Lakeshore Weekly News, MN)

    ‘Eclectic by nature’  May 5, 2007
    In 1959 she received formal art training at Valparaiso University. Now she belongs to several art groups including Prairie Arts Council and has coordinated many exhibitions showcasing Jasper County Artists. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)

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