National Council
The Valparaiso University College of Arts and Sciences National Council is composed of women and men who are exceptional leaders in their fields. They provide the dean with expertise, advice, and useful critique about the college’s programs, mission, and direction. The National Council meets twice yearly, and Arts & Sciences students often have opportunities to meet these important alumni and leaders.
MEMBERS
![Photo of Marcia Keuning Biang](https://www.valpo.edu/college-of-arts-and-sciences/files/2015/06/photo-marciaBiang-800x800.jpg)
Marcia R. Keuning ’72 Biang Teacher
![Neal Christiansen](https://www.valpo.edu/college-of-arts-and-sciences/files/2015/06/photo-nealChristiansen-800x800.jpg)
Neal Christiansen ’77 Assistant Professor and Fellowship
![Peter Hessler](https://www.valpo.edu/college-of-arts-and-sciences/files/2015/06/photo-peterHessler-e1433690320995-800x800.jpg)
Peter A. Hessler ’75 ’78 J.D. (Chair) Partner, Wegman, Hessler & Vandenburg
![Frank J](https://www.valpo.edu/college-of-arts-and-sciences/files/2023/08/Frank-j.jpg)
Frank L. Jaksch ’91 President and Chief Executive Officer
![photo-richardKauzlarich](https://www.valpo.edu/college-of-arts-and-sciences/files/2015/06/photo-richardKauzlarich-e1690906090276.jpg)
Richard D. Kauzlarich ’66 National Intelligence Officer for Europe
![Ronald Koepke](https://www.valpo.edu/college-of-arts-and-sciences/files/2015/06/photo-ronaldKoepke-e1690906204605.jpg)
Ronald P. Keopke ’70 Cardiologist
![photo: Harold Moellering](https://www.valpo.edu/college-of-arts-and-sciences/files/2015/06/photo-haroldMoellering-e1690906303207.jpg)
Harold J. Moellering ’65 Professor Emeritus of Geography
![lois Niemier](https://www.valpo.edu/college-of-arts-and-sciences/files/2015/06/photo-loisNiemier-e1690906279193.jpg)
Lois Kerner ’78 Niemier Special Needs Consultant
![jeff-o-connor](https://www.valpo.edu/college-of-arts-and-sciences/files/2023/08/JEFF-connor.jpg)
Jeff O’Connor ’99 Chief Operating Officer
![Corrinne](https://www.valpo.edu/college-of-arts-and-sciences/files/2023/08/Corrinne.jpg)
Corrinne Fribley ’95 Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist Private Practice
![Zrinsky 2018 Photo](https://www.valpo.edu/college-of-arts-and-sciences/files/2018/08/Zrinsky-2018-Photo-e1690906858230.jpg)
Christine M. Zrinsky ’86 Vice President, Lincoln Park Zoo
![anne](https://www.valpo.edu/college-of-arts-and-sciences/files/2023/08/anne.jpg)
Anna Nuechterlein ’02 Rathmann Program Associate
![Beth Truett ’67](https://www.valpo.edu/college-of-arts-and-sciences/files/2023/08/Beth.jpg)
Beth Truett ’67 President and CEO, Oral Health America
![Photo: Sandra Rosenthal](https://www.valpo.edu/college-of-arts-and-sciences/files/2015/06/photo-sandraRosenthal-e1690906816231.jpg)
Sandra J. Rosenthal ’87 Director, Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering