# @_christopherbackus on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddpt_ZdDmNN
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/71180268-christopherbackus-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/cccde2b67e.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-09-24T01:35:51.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Christopher Backus (@cbackusphotography) — https://gondola.cc/cbackusphotography

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I’m excited to announce that I’ve accepted a position at Valparaiso University as a Creative Content Graduate Assistant, focusing on photography and videography with Valpo Athletics! 📸🎥

This December, I’ll graduate a semester early from Manchester University, completing my undergraduate journey in three years. Beginning in January 2027, I’ll pursue my Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership at Valparaiso. This program will allow me to continue developing my leadership skills while preparing for my long-term career goals in marketing, communications, and human resources.

Working at the Division I level has been a goal of mine, and I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity to continue growing as a creative and storyteller.

A special thank you to my mentor and best brotha, @tristenraw , for helping me throughout this entire process. I’m excited to carry on the Manchester tradition of becoming a GA and taking content to the next level, following Tristan, @hannah_lindsey22 , and @bridgetnash35 .

Thank you to my professors and President @drstacyyoung_mu for believing in me, supporting me, and helping me reach this opportunity.

And thank you, Manchester, for an unforgettable quick  three years. 🖤💛 I’m grateful for every opportunity, connection, lesson, and person who helped me along the way.

# Back to the 219. 🤎💛⚔️

📸 : @corwinifredwardius 

#Valpo #ValpoAthletics #GoBeacons #GraduateAssistant CreativeContent SportsPhotography SportsVideography

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Christopher Backus | @cbackusphotography | https://gondola.cc/cbackusphotography | Photographer |

## Tags

gobeacons, graduateassistant, valpoathletics, valpo

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