Susan Bolitho to be recognized at Valpo homecoming

VALPARAISO, IN (09/23/2010)(readMedia)-- Susan Bolitho will be one of 16 alumni and volunteers recognized by the Valparaiso University Alumni Association during Homecoming festivities at the University this weekend. The honorees will be recognized during a special worship service at 10 a.m., September 26 in the Chapel of the Resurrection.

Bolitho of Scottsdale will be honored with Honorary Alumni Membership, which is granted to persons who are not alumni, but who exemplify the ideals of achievement and service in their association with the University.

Bolitho attended Glassboro State College, Atlantic Community College, and Scottsdale Community College. She currently works as the hospitality coordinator for the Arizona Interscholastic Association and holds guest services positions at the University of Phoenix stadium and the arena for Phoenix Coyotes hockey. Bolitho enjoys a variety of volunteer work with religious organizations such as La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church in Scottsdale, Ariz. and community organizations like Moms In Touch International. Bolitho considers Valparaiso University an integral part of her life and has contributed to efforts such as the Arizona celebration of Valparaiso University's 150th Anniversary, Homecoming and Reunion Weekend, and the Valpo Admission Network. Her first memories of Valparaiso include when her husband, Lew '70, brought her to the University for their honeymoon. Two sons, Brian '03 and Jonathon '03, and daughter-in-law, Andrea (Thien '03), are Valparaiso University graduates.

Valparaiso University is a comprehensive university that enrolls more than 4,000 students on its campus southeast of downtown Chicago. A community of purpose-driven, empowered, service-minded and ethical individuals who embrace the pursuit of truth with freedom, humility and compassion, Valpo has been identified as one of the top master's-level institutions in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report magazine for the past 22 years.

More than 110 undergraduate academic programs are offered through the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering and Nursing. Valpo also has a distinguished honors college-Christ College, a School of Law and more than 40 degree and certificate programs in its Graduate School and Continuing Education Division. Valpo has been recognized for its commitment to outstanding teaching, preparing thoughtful leaders with strong cross-cultural skills and global awareness, and dedication to serving others.