Given the special occasion, I hope that our moderators are OK with me reposting this on the basketball page, because many Forum members may not make it to the General University Discussion page where it was originally posted:
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For members of the Valpo Fan Zone Forum, Valparaiso University invites you to a special conversation with Reverend Brian Konkol, the 20th President of Valparaiso University. This is an opportunity to hear directly from Rev. Konkol about his vision for Valpo and to share your questions!
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CT
Event location: Zoom
RSVP is required by July 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CT
Please use the following link for registration: https://giveto.valpo.edu/register/FanZoneWebinar26
Once registered, you will receive instructions on how to access the event.
If you have any questions or feedback, please contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at alumni@valpo.edu or 219.464.5142.
Hey everyone, it's not too late to sign up for Tuesday's Zoom program with Reverend Konkol, info above!
VU's new President will be sharing his initial observations of intercollegiate sports at Valpo, as well as the state of the University in general! I hope you'll sign up for conversation organized specially for Valpo Fan Zone Forum members!
Do we know who all has signed up for the program tonight?
I did!
For some reason I got confirmation but I cannot get in
Wow! Just wow! I'm looking for a wall to run through! What an amazing man and such a blessing to Valpo. Can anyone here imagine Padilla taking the time or effort to respond to a few athletic followers? Amazing.
Wow! Just wow! I'm looking for a wall to run through! What an amazing man and such a blessing to Valpo. Can anyone here imagine Padilla taking the time or effort to respond to a few athletic followers? Amazing.
@vu72 I’m so glad that you enjoyed this program with Rev. Konkol!
This is why I believe that Valpo has a genuine chance not only to revive, but also to downright thrive, in this very challenging environment for higher education.
His presence is already making a measurable difference in two critical ways: Entering student enrollments and fundraising.
And note how during his talk, he shared and prioritized a list of thoughtful, mission-driven, action-oriented goals and objectives. In his first six months, he’s already prompting a major momentum shift.