Why did you choose a degree in history? I chose a degree in history initially because of my experiences in high school. It was always my best subject and something that I thought might be interesting to continue. The reason I chose to continue onto graduate school in History is because of my great professors […]
Category: Alumni
Patrick Hanlon, Class of 2015
Why did you choose a degree in history? I chose to study history in part because of being enthralled by the world of Tolkien. when I was a kid, my cousin read The Hobbit to me and I remember being fascinated by the world he created. As I got older I started to wonder what […]
Adam Bruno, Class of 2017
Why did you choose a degree in history? I came to Valpo as a history and secondary education major and chose to study history for a variety of reasons. Probably the greatest motivating factor in my study of history, is to use the past to help inform the present, and to use this understanding to […]
Katie Burakowski, Class of 2004
Why did you choose a degree in history? After three semesters in another major I realized that I was unhappy and wanted a change. I felt lost and didn’t know exactly where to go. I happened to be enrolled in Professor Bloom’s African American History class to satisfy a general education requirement and I really enjoyed his […]
Harold Mobley, Class of 1971
Why did you choose history? I truly believe that the roots of the present are deep in the past. Learning about when, where, and why has always fascinated me. What are you doing now? I retired from Norfolk Southern Corporation as Vice President of Labor Relations in March 2012. How have your history studies helped you […]
Ben Lieske, Class of 2006
What are you doing now? I teach US and World History, as well as Psychology, at Valparaiso High School. I realize the difference my history studies have made in my life whenever… I have an anecdote about a place on a road trip that typically causes my wife to roll her eyes…On a deeper level, […]
Dorothy Drummond, Class of 1949
Why did you choose a degree in history? I was looking for a discipline that would help me to understand my place in the world. Eventually, I combined history and geography, so that my worldview now combines time and place. What are you doing now? I’m about to rewrite (3rd edition, revised) my book, Holy […]
Nathan Press, Class of 2005
What are you doing now? I am the Social Media Community Manager for Family Express Corporation in Valparaiso. How have your history studies figured into your life since graduation? The two skills that I directly attribute to my history degree are my writing ability and my problem solving skills. In the business world, these two […]
Amber Will, Class of 2012
What are you doing now? I just finished my first of four years at the College of William and Mary, where I’m working on a Masters in Public Policy as well as my Juris Doctor. What is your best memory associated with the Valpo history department? During a History of Homelessness class with Professor Bloom, […]
Charles “Chip” Brehmer, Class of 1989
What are you doing now? I am a judge of the Superior Court of California. I realize the difference my history studies have made in my life… On a regular basis, as I read and digest complicated information and formulate a rationale for significant decisions based upon that information. What is your best memory associated with […]