- 2003 - 2004 Academic Year News Release Archive
Send-Off to be held at Dunes State Park
June 30th, 2004 — Alumni and returning and incoming students in Northwest Indiana will have a picnic Aug. 7 at Indiana Dunes State Park.
Read MoreSummer Send-Off scheduled in Kansas City
June 29th, 2004 — Valpo alumni, students and friends will join incoming freshmen July 11 in Kansas City.
Read MoreTwin Cities Send-Off scheduled for July 12
June 29th, 2004 — Valpo's incoming freshmen will join alumni and current students at a picnic in Minneapolis.
Read MoreBand to perform musical in Wheeler
June 28th, 2004 — Valpo's Community/University Band will participate in the production of "42nd Street" at Wheeler High School in July.
Read MoreArea math, science teachers going back to school
June 25th, 2004 — More than 70 teachers will participate in Valpo's Project for Science, Mathematics and Engineering this summer and enhance their skills in the classroom.
Read MoreBrauer Museum announces 2004-2005 exhibitions
June 25th, 2004 — Upcoming exhibitions include tribal art from New Guinea, contemporary sculptors and painters from Indiana and Chicago.
Read MoreHouston alumni and friends invited to Hard Rock Cafe
June 23rd, 2004 — The Valpo Club of Houston will host a gathering of friends and alumni in the Houston area on July 8.
Read MoreChamber trio to perform July 11
June 23rd, 2004 — The Castillon Piano Trio will perform works by Haydn and Shostakovich at its final concert before traveling to tour in the United Kingdom.
Read MoreComments on Education Department invited
June 17th, 2004 — Public comment is invited as part of the regular accreditation review of the Department of Education at Valpo by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Read MoreGallery talk to focus on new acquisitions
June 15th, 2004 — Among the works to be discussed June 23 is an oil landscape painting by Hudson River school artist Junius Sloan.
Read MoreUniversity appoints new faculty members
June 15th, 2004 — A physics professor who is researching climate change is among Valpo's incoming faculty members.
Read MoreFlag line, drum major clinic begins June 26
June 15th, 2004 — The clinic sponsored by Fred J. Miller Inc. will be held June 26 to 30 on campus.
Read MoreStudents return from Kenya project, prepare for second trip
June 15th, 2004 — Villagers in the drought-stricken town of Lodwar will be able to irrigate their crops for the first time with the help of Valpo's students.
Read MoreBrauer displays new Chihuly sculpture
June 15th, 2004 — A vibrant glass sculpture created by Dale Chihuly will be displayed at the Brauer Museum this summer.
Read MoreDrama group performs at Christian conference
June 14th, 2004 — Valpo's liturgical drama troupe, Soul Purpose, will perform several plays at the Kaleidoscope 2004 conference in North Carolina.
Read MoreProfessor to conduct authentic Sousa concerts
June 14th, 2004 — Valpo's Dr. Jeff Doebler will lead Windiana, Northwest Indiana's professional concert band, in two Sousa concerts this summer.
Read MoreDeadline for Summer Session II is June 26
June 14th, 2004 — Courses will be offered in music, nursing, education, communication, business and more during Summer Session II.
Read MoreValpo Club of Denver to host kick-off event
June 10th, 2004 — Alumni and friends of Valpo in the Denver area are invited to gather June 18 at Dave & Buster's.
Read MoreGrant writing seminar to be held this month
June 10th, 2004 — A week-long workshop will help grant writers improve their skills and win more grants.
Read MoreConference explores watershed quality, management issues
June 8th, 2004 — Valpo's Dr. Ken Luther is organizing the annual meeting of the Indiana Water Resources Association, to be held June 23 to 25 in Valparaiso.
Read MoreValparaiso native to exhibit work on campus
June 8th, 2004 — The paintings and drawings of Tori Karpenko will be displayed in Mueller Hall from June 25 to Aug. 15.
Read MoreUniversity librarian awarded new title
June 8th, 2004 — Rick AmRhein has been named Valpo's dean of library services.
Read MoreViewing station to focus on transit of Venus
June 2nd, 2004 — A campus viewing station is being erected to aid in the safe viewing of the transit of Venus across the face of the sun.
Read MoreAccomplished musician named assistant dean
May 27th, 2004 — Dr. Stacy Maugans, a noted saxophonist and scholar, has been appointed assistant dean of Valpo's College of Arts and Sciences.
Read MoreSummer band concert series begins in June
May 26th, 2004 — The Valparaiso Community/University Band launched its summer concert series June 11 at Centennial Park in Chesterton.
Read MoreProfessor receives $200,000 grant to study dying stars
May 25th, 2004 — The National Science Foundation grant will support the research of Dr. Bruce Hrivnak, a professor of physics and astronomy, who has investigated the death of stars for more than 15 years at Valpo.
Read MoreProfessor selected to participate in theology seminar
May 25th, 2004 — Valpo philosophy professor Dr. Thomas Kennedy has been invited to participate a national seminar sponsored by the Erasmus Institute.
Read MoreNew students to attend summer orientation
May 24th, 2004 — Incoming freshmen will experience life at Valpo during the University's Focus orientation sessions in June.
Read MoreFour new faculty members appointed
May 24th, 2004 — New faculty in biology, education, English and law will begin teaching at Valpo in the fall.
Read MoreCollege of Nursing to host babysitting class
May 21st, 2004 — Valpo's nursing faculty will offer a Safe Sitter Program June 11 and 12 to teach babysitters how to handle emergencies.
Read MoreStudent receives national environmental scholarship
May 21st, 2004 — A Valpo meteorology major is one a handful of undergraduate students in the nation to be awarded a Udall Scholarship in environmental studies.
Read MoreFaculty organize water management conferences
May 21st, 2004 — Valpo faculty are organizing two water resource conferences that will draw scientists, environmentalists and government officials to Valparaiso in June.
Read MoreGraduate wins Fulbright grant
May 20th, 2004 — A May graduate will teach English in South Korea after winning a Fulbright Teaching Assistantship.
Read MoreValpo recognized as outstanding charity
May 20th, 2004 — Charity Navigator has awarded Valpo its highest ranking for strong fiscal management.
Read MoreYouth to participate in religious retreat
May 20th, 2004 — The annual Light in Thy Light Youth Retreat at Valpo will begin June 27 and draw teenagers from throughout the Midwest.
Read MoreStudents explore religion and science in England
May 19th, 2004 — Valpo students are studying the relationship between faith and science while visiting sites of scientific and historical significance during the three-week course.
Read MoreDegree program for teacher aides offered
May 19th, 2004 — Teacher aides and substitute teachers will be able to earn an associate's degree in education through Valpo's new program.
Read MoreChapel service schedule to change for summer
May 18th, 2004 — Beginning May 30, the Chapel of the Resurrection at Valpo will switch to its summer schedule.
Read MoreChapel service schedule to change for summer
May 18th, 2004 — Beginning May 30, the Chapel of the Resurrection at Valpo will switch to its summer schedule.
Read MoreStudents to spend month in China
May 18th, 2004 — Valpo students currently are participating in the first summer program at the University's China Center.
Read MorePartnership teaches value of community service
May 14th, 2004 — Valpo students have worked with students expelled or suspended from local schools to conduct a community service survey of local youth.
Read MoreChamber trio to perform on campus
May 14th, 2004 — The Castillon Piano Trio will perform May 24 and July 11 at Valpo before departing for a tour of the United Kingdom.
Read MoreBusiness professor receives Caterpillar teaching award
May 13th, 2004 — The annual award for excellence in teaching was presenting to Dr. Mary Christ, an assistant professor of accounting.
Read MoreStudents prepare for engineering project in Kenya
May 13th, 2004 — A dozen Valpo students will build a water pumping and purification system in a drought-stricken village this May.
Read MoreAlumni association honors theology professor
May 13th, 2004 — Dr. Jim Albers, a Valpo faculty member since 1965, has been awarded the Distinguished Teaching Award by the Valpo Alumni Association.
Read MoreFirst summer session deadline May 15
May 11th, 2004 — Valpo's first session of undergraduate and graduate level courses will run from May 18 to June 25.
Read MoreAlumni and friends to gather for coffee
May 11th, 2004 — Valpo alumni and friends in the Houston area are invited to a Crusader Coffee Klatch on May 15.
Read MoreNew book details history of law school
May 11th, 2004 — The history, written by a Valpo alumnus, celebrates the 125th anniversary of the School of Law.
Read MoreNew acquisitions on display at Brauer
May 11th, 2004 — An exhibition that opened May 14 showcases new artwork acquired by Valpo, including a major work by 19th century American artist Junius Sloan.
Read MoreProfessor named to new endowed chair
May 7th, 2004 — A civil rights and constitutional law scholar who has taught at Valpo's School of Law since 1973 will be the first to hold the Duesenberg Chair of Law.
Read MoreCollege of Nursing serves neighborhood
May 7th, 2004 — For seven years, Valpo's nursing students and faculty and helped improve the health of Valparaiso's Hilltop neighborhood.
Read MoreAlumni to gather May 20 in Indianapolis
May 7th, 2004 — Valpo alumni and friends are invited to a social gathering at the popular Broad Ripple Brew Pub.
Read MoreStudents perform market research for local businesses
May 5th, 2004 — Valpo business students have performed more than 50 marketing research projects for local businesses and service agencies in the past eight years.
Read MoreAlumni to gather for tailgate at U.S. Steel Yard
May 5th, 2004 — The Crusaders baseball team will take on Indiana University May 12.
Read MoreRecital to feature senior music students
May 5th, 2004 — Seven seniors have been selected to perform or have their compositions performed at the May 15 recital.
Read MoreThree to receive honorary degrees
May 5th, 2004 — Valpo will honor three individuals who have made significant contributions to society during commencement ceremonies in May.
Read MoreLiterary magazine wins journalism awards
April 30th, 2004 — Valpo's literary journal, The Cresset, was honored as the best magazine in its class in a prestigious religious journalism competition.
Read MoreNursing students organize lead education program
April 30th, 2004 — Valpo nursing students are preparing to begin a lead education program in Valparaiso's Hilltop nieghborhood.
Read MoreIndiana chief justice to speak at law commencement
April 28th, 2004 — Randall T. Shepard, chief justice of the Supreme Court since 1987, will speak at the May 15 commencement ceremonies for Valpo's graduating law students.
Read MoreAlumna author, radio personality to speak at commencement
April 28th, 2004 — NPR senior correspondent Jacki Lyden, the author of "Daughter of the Queen of Sheba," will speak at commencement ceremonies for undergraduate and graduate students on May 16.
Read MoreOklahoma educator named business dean
April 28th, 2004 — Dr. Thomas Boyt, the new dean of the College of Business Administration, comes to Valpo after serving as dean of the business school at the University of Central Oklahoma.
Read MoreVisiting Chinese tenor to perform May 6 and 7
April 27th, 2004 — Yan Sheng Min, a noted tenor and conductor in China, will perform his U.S. debut recital at Valpo's Center for the Arts.
Read MoreDesign Expo features student engineering projects
April 26th, 2004 — Robots, surgical equipment and anti-terrorism plans will be among the engineering projects on display at the sixth annual Design Expo May 1 at the College of Engineering.
Read MoreCampus to celebrate Cinco de Mayo
April 26th, 2004 — The celebration on May 1 will feature traditional Mexican music, dancing and food.
Read MoreSymphony Orchestra to perform spring concert
April 26th, 2004 — The May 2 concert at Valpo's Chapel of the Resurrection will feature Moussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition."
Read MoreLocal nurses win Student Choice Awards
April 23rd, 2004 — Four nurses in Northwest Indiana will be honored by Valpo's College of Nursing students on May 3.
Read MoreValpo professor to lead astronomy research network
April 23rd, 2004 — Dr. Bruce Hrivnak, director of the Indiana Network for Undergraduate Research in Astronomy, will supervise new research opportunities for undergraduate astronomy students.
Read MoreObservatory to hold open house April 30
April 23rd, 2004 — Valpo's Observatory will host its final open house of the academic year.
Read MoreStudents to build sixth Habitat house
April 22nd, 2004 — Construction of a new Habitat for Humanity house in Valparaiso will begin May 9.
Read MoreValpo authors to be honored
April 22nd, 2004 — Faculty members who have had their research and creative work published will in honored during National Library Week.
Read MoreTheatrefest promotes German language education
April 21st, 2004 — More than 80 students from area high schools will perform dramatic scenes in German on April 26 in an event sponsored by Valpo.
Read MoreUndergraduate research celebrated at Valpo
April 21st, 2004 — The Celebration of Undergraduate Research on April 28 will feature nearly 60 research projects conducted by Valpo students.
Read MoreViolinists to perform classical Indian music
April 20th, 2004 — An April 25 recital at Valpo's Center for the Arts will feature two of the world's premier South Indian classical violinists.
Read MoreGospel choir to perform April 27
April 20th, 2004 — The concert will feature Rev. Timothy D. Walker of Chicago as guest performer.
Read MoreEngineering professors honored at conference
April 20th, 2004 — Four professors were recognized for presenting outstanding papers on improvements in engineering education methods.
Read MoreBrass ensembles to perform at Chapel
April 20th, 2004 — An April 28 concert will feature five Valpo student and community brass ensembles.
Read MoreChamber band to perform spring concert
April 20th, 2004 — The Valpo Chamber Concert Band will perform works by Bach, Hindemith and Gould at their April 30 concert in the Chapel of the Resurrection.
Read MoreValpo alumni and fans to gather for baseball game
April 19th, 2004 — Alumni living in or near St. Louis will attend an April 30 baseball game featuring the Cubs and Cardinals.
Read MoreValpo networking reception April 29 in Chicago
April 19th, 2004 — A Valpo business professor will discuss his new book "Ideas Are Free" at the reception in downtown Chicago.
Read MoreMBA open house April 24
April 19th, 2004 — People interested in pursuing a master's in business administration can find out more at the open house.
Read MoreConcerts to feature sacred music
April 15th, 2004 — Bach's Mass in B Minor and new hymns and liturgical music will be performed April 19 and 20 during Valpo's Institute of Liturgical Studies.
Read MoreSecondary Showcase winners announced
April 15th, 2004 — Several high school students have won awards for their artwork at Valpo's Secondary School Showcase.
Read MoreService organization to host pancake breakfast
April 15th, 2004 — Valpo's Alpha Phi Omega chapter will hold a pancake breakfast April 24.
Read MoreStudents win National Science Foundation fellowships
April 15th, 2004 — Three Valpo students have been honored in the Foundation's prestigious graduate fellowship program for the 2004-2005 academic year.
Read MoreStudent art show opens April 23
April 14th, 2004 — The best artwork created by Valpo students this academic year will be displayed in the Valpo Art Student Exhibition at the Brauer Museum of Art.
Read MoreSeniors to discuss painting, Special Olympics
April 14th, 2004 — The final VOLTS programs of the year are approaching.
Read MoreStudents to perform trumpet recital
April 14th, 2004 — Two senior music majors will perform April 26 at the Valpo Center for the Arts.
Read MoreFestival to feature high school, community bands
April 13th, 2004 — Two concerts featuring local musicians will performed April 24 at Valpo's Chapel of the Resurrection.
Read MoreConcert to explore new church music
April 12th, 2004 — An April 19 concert featuring Valpo's Kantorei choir will showcase new hymns and liturgical music for ongoing Lutheran worship projects.
Read MoreJunior to perform soprano recital
April 12th, 2004 — The free recital will be held April 24 at the Valpo Center for the Arts.
Read MoreStudent newspaper recognized for excellence
April 12th, 2004 — Staff members of The Torch won several awards from the Indiana Collegiate Press Association for excellence in reporting, photography and design.
Read MoreEnterprising students win awards at competition
April 12th, 2004 — Valpo's Students in Free Enterprise chapter was honored for its community outreach projects during the organization's regional competition in Chicago.
Read MoreLecture to cover child custody cases
April 8th, 2004 — A child custody expert will speak at Valpo's School of Law on April 16.
Read MoreStudents to present art history research
April 8th, 2004 — The Stars of Museum Studies and Art Presentations will be held April 21 at the Center for the Arts.
Read MoreProduction explores labor troubles in steel industry
April 6th, 2004 — "The Cradle Will Rock," a satirical opera that praises American unions, will open at Valpo's University Theatre on April 23.
Read MoreFaculty member to offer poetry retrospective
April 6th, 2004 — Dr. Kathleen Mullen will read selections of her poetry written during 25 years as a member of Valpo's Department of English.
Read MoreHandbell choir to present spring concert
April 5th, 2004 — The Valpo Handbell Choir will perform April 18 in the Chapel of the Resurrection.
Read MoreMusical explores steel strike
April 5th, 2004 — "The Cradle Will Rock," Valpo's spring musical production, will open April 23 at the University Theatre.
Read MoreNursing students practice community health care
April 2nd, 2004 — Local schools and prenatal clinics are benefitting from Valpo's community nursing course.
Read MoreCollege of Nursing to host congregational health workshop
April 2nd, 2004 — The annual workshop aims to help health care providers and clergy maintain a healthy mind, body and spirit.
Read MoreSpring edition of Valpo Poetry Review available
April 1st, 2004 — The online literary journal of Valpo features poet Margot Schilpp in its latest edition.
Read MoreMath and science partnership receives $630,000 in grants
April 1st, 2004 — Valpo will expand initiatives that provide professional development to teachers at Northwest Indiana schools with two new Mathematics and Science Partnership grants.
Read MoreStudent receives women's health scholarship
March 31st, 2004 — A junior nursing major has won a scholarship from the National Speaking of Women's Health Foundation.
Read MoreExhibition to feature works by art faculty
March 31st, 2004 — Faculty artists will display their recent work in a variety of media in an exhibition opening April 3.
Read MoreReprise of Bach concert to be held April 20
March 30th, 2004 — Valpo will perform highlights from Bach's Mass in B Minor during a special concert held in conjunction with this year's Institute for Liturgical Studies.
Read MoreSeniors discussions to cover renaissance, theatre
March 30th, 2004 — Valpo's seniors group will talk about Florence and an upcoming musical production during the first half of April.
Read MoreLaw students resurrect traditions
March 30th, 2004 — During the School of Law's 125th anniversary celebration, students will revive the "Cane Walk" tradition this April.
Read MoreStudent compositions featured at recital
March 30th, 2004 — The music of two Valpo composition majors will be performed April 2 during a recital at the Center for the Arts.
Read MoreChamber trio to launch national tour with recital
March 29th, 2004 — Valpo's chamber ensemble in resident, the American Chamber Trio, will perform April 7 on campus to kick off its spring tour.
Read MoreArea schools to perform at Jazz Fest
March 29th, 2004 — A dozen jazz ensembles from Northwest Indiana schools will perform concerts on April 12 and 14 at this year's Jazz Fest.
Read MoreRegistration for Shakespeare workshop underway
March 29th, 2004 — The Bard's comedy "A Midsummer Night's Dream" will be subject of this summer's Young Actors Shakespeare Workshop.
Read MoreApril 4 recital features guest artists
March 29th, 2004 — The Irrelevants, a viola and saxophone duo, will perform at Valpo's Center for the Arts.
Read MoreEnvironmental discussion postponed
March 26th, 2004 — A March 30 round-table discussion at Valpo's School of Law has been postponed.
Read MoreValpo and British students to debate animal rights
March 26th, 2004 — On April 6, Valpo students will engage in a British-style debate with students from Cambridge University.
Read MoreLaw and ministry conference set for April
March 26th, 2004 — The annual Institute for Law and Pastoral Ministry will draw lawyers and clergy from across the country April 18 and 19.
Read MoreHoly Week celebrations set
March 26th, 2004 — Valpo's Chapel of the Resurrection will observe numerous services during Holy Week, April 4 to 11.
Read MoreMichigan public defender to speak at law school
March 26th, 2004 — The director of Michigan's Appellate Defender Office will discuss the criminal justice system and public defenders March 31 at Valpo's School of Law.
Read MoreLaw school to host panel of environmental experts
March 25th, 2004 — A round-table discussion of the successful clean up of the Grand Calumet River in Gary will be held March 30.
Read MoreACLU legal director to speak at law school
March 25th, 2004 — Steven Shapiro, legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union, will talk about the USA Patriot Act on Thursday, March 25.
Read MoreMezzo-soprano to perform March 28
March 24th, 2004 — Senior music performance major Sarah Penrose will perform a free recital on March 28 in the Valpo Center for the Arts.
Read MoreDrama troupe to perform in South Bend area
March 24th, 2004 — Valpo's liturgical drama troupe will perform March 28 at churches in South Bend and Goshen.
Read MoreLecture to explore conception and biotechnology
March 24th, 2004 — An ethicist noted for her scholarship in reproductive ethics will present the annual Kretzmann Lecture March 30.
Read MoreValpo graduates take top scores in CPA competition
March 24th, 2004 — Two recent graduates received among the highest scores recorded on the national Uniform CPA Examination.
Read MoreRegistration for summer classes underway
March 24th, 2004 — Two sessions of summer classes will be offered at Valpo between May 18 and Aug. 6.
Read MoreFive receive honorary Phi Beta Kappa membership
March 22nd, 2004 — Foundation members of Valpo's Phi Beta Kappa chapter will be recognized during an April 1 installation ceremony.
Read MoreInternational educator named department chair
March 22nd, 2004 — Dr. Jan Westrick, deputy head of school at Hong Kong International School, has been named chair of Valpo's Department of Education.
Read MoreAlumni gathering set at Dyer coffee house
March 19th, 2004 — A March 26 gathering of Valpo alumni and friends will be held at Seekers Coffee House.
Read MoreLilly Fellowships awarded to three scholars
March 19th, 2004 — Three teacher-scholars have been appointed to Valpo's faculty through the national Lilly Fellows program and will begin teaching this fall.
Read MoreProfessor authors, edits new Holocaust books
March 18th, 2004 — Dr. James Moore contributed to the publication of two new books on Jewish-Christian dialogue released this month.
Read MoreLecture to cover origins of Israel
March 18th, 2004 — A noted biblical archaeologist will talk about the origins of the earliest Israelites March 31 at Valpo.
Read MoreCrusaders fans to gather in Minneapolis
March 17th, 2004 — Valpo alumni and fans are invited to a breakfast buffet in Minneapolis before the women's basketball team plays Kansas State University in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Read MoreAsian American Dinner scheduled for March 27
March 17th, 2004 — The dinner will feature a variety of cultural presentations and foods from different regions of Asia.
Read MoreUniversity to host Lutheran basketball tournament
March 16th, 2004 — Sixty-four teams will compete in this year's National Lutheran Basketball Tournament of Champions from March 26 to 28 at Valpo.
Read MoreTheology department to co-sponsor Holocaust discussions
March 16th, 2004 — Valpo is partnering with the Sinai Temple in Michigan City to present two discussions of religious scholars on April 2.
Read MoreCrusaders viewing parties scheduled
March 16th, 2004 — Viewing parties are being planned across the country in anticipation of the men's team playing Gonzaga in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Read MoreSummer courses open to high school students
March 15th, 2004 — Summer courses in art, geography, mathematics, sociology and other subjects are open to high school student who meet eligibility requirements.
Read MoreObservatory to hold open house March 26
March 15th, 2004 — The Valpo Observatory is holding its second-to-last open house of the spring later this month.
Read MoreValpo fans to gather in Seattle
March 15th, 2004 — Crusader fans are invited to a pre-game rally and reception March 18 to cheer on the men's team before they play Gonzaga in the NCAA tournament.
Read MoreInterfaith conference to examine religion and childhood
March 12th, 2004 — Acclaimed children's authors Rabbi Sandy Sasso and Rev. Walt Wangerin are among the featured speakers at the conference, held April 1 and 2 on campus.
Read MoreHonors students to participate in annual debates
March 12th, 2004 — Christ College freshmen will debate issues ranging from the minimum wage to the creation of an international criminal court beginning March 23.
Read MoreUniversity to host Lutheran basketball tournament
March 12th, 2004 — Sixty-four teams will participate in the National Lutheran Basketball Tournament of Champions March 26 to 28 at Valpo's Athletics-Recreation Center.
Read MoreMilwaukee Guild to hold auction
March 11th, 2004 — Valpo's Milwaukee Guild chapter will hold a luncheon and basket auction March 27.
Read MoreTV journalist Robin Roberts to speak April 18
March 11th, 2004 — The award-winning broadcaster will offer advice for success based on her own rise in the television industry.
Read MoreShowcase of high school art held at Brauer
March 10th, 2004 — An exhibition opening April 3 at Valpo's Brauer Museum of Art will feature the best artwork of Northwest Indiana high school students.
Read MoreChorale to perform homecoming concert
March 10th, 2004 — Following its successful tour of Germany, Valpo's Chorale will perform a homecoming concert March 21 at the Chapel of the Resurrection.
Read MoreJazz Fest ticket sales begin March 18
March 9th, 2004 — Jazz legend Arturo Sandoval and his orchestra will be the featured performers at this year's festival, which runs April 12 to 17.
Read MoreLaw school research, teaching fellows named
March 9th, 2004 — Two Valpo law professors have been appointed to three-year terms as the Michael and Dianne Swygert Fellows.
Read MoreSpring enrollment hits 10-year high
March 9th, 2004 — Enrollment is up nearly 6 percent from the spring 2003 semester and is at its highest mark in a dozen years.
Read MoreAuthor to discuss cultural identity and diversity
March 8th, 2004 — The author of "The Chopsticks-Fork Principle: A Memoir and Manual" will discuss her experiences as a Chinese immigrant during a March 18 talk.
Read MoreSeniors to discuss Constitution and ancient Egypt
March 8th, 2004 — A VU seniors group will discuss the seperation of church and state and ancient Egypt during March.
Read MoreUniversity hosts Great Lakes meteorology conference
March 5th, 2004 — The Great Lakes Meteorology Conference on April 3 will feature a lead forecaster from the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center as its keynote speaker.
Read MoreUniversity hosts Great Lakes meteorology conference
March 5th, 2004 — The Great Lakes Meteorology Conference on April 3 will feature a lead forecaster from the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center.
Read MoreUniversity hosts Great Lakes meteorology conference
March 5th, 2004 — The Great Lakes Meteorology Conference on April 3 will feature a lead forecaster from the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center.
Read MoreMBA program to host open house March 20
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Read MoreFaculty organ recital to be held March 16
March 4th, 2004 — Associate university organist Dr. John Bernthal will perform at Valpo's Chapel of the Resurrection on March 16.
Read MoreEngineering minor offers cross-curriculum education
March 4th, 2004 — Valpo students will be able to combine an engineering minor with their studies in the natural sciences, business, nursing or liberal arts starting next year.
Read MoreNew manager joins technology staff
March 3rd, 2004 — A new Help Desk manager with extensive experience in customer service management has joined Valpo's Electronic Information Services staff.
Read MoreAssociate dean of law library named
March 3rd, 2004 — A Valparaiso resident with two decades of experience at Valpo's School of Law has been promted to associate dean for library services.
Read MoreValpo gatherings scheduled in Indianapolis
March 2nd, 2004 — Alumni and friends of Valpo living in the Indianapolis area are invited to come together the third Thursday of each month this spring.
Read MoreParish nursing course begins in March
March 2nd, 2004 — Valpo's College of Nursing will offer an introductory parish nursing course on Saturdays this spring.
Read MoreValpo tailgate party to be held in Florida
March 2nd, 2004 — A pre-game party for Valpo alumni and friends will be held March 11 before the Crusader baseball team plays at McKechnie Field.
Read MoreStudents to present at national anti-tobacco conference
March 1st, 2004 — Two Valpo students will present their research on tobacco advertising at the National Tobacco Symposium on Young Adults this spring.
Read MoreCreative and professional writing majors established
February 27th, 2004 — Two new majors in Valpo's Department of English have been created and will start being offered next fall.
Read MoreReligious leaders to gather at Valpo for liturgical studies conference
February 26th, 2004 — The 56th annual Institute for Liturgical Studies will be held April 19 to 21 at Valpo.
Read MoreAsian culture to be celebrated March 15
February 26th, 2004 — Asian Culture Night will feature martial arts, lion dancing and Chinese folk songs March 15 at the Athletics-Recreation Center.
Read MorePhi Beta Kappa featured speaker announced
February 25th, 2004 — Valpo will celebrate the installation of its Phi Beta Kappa chapter April 1 with a special convocation.
Read MoreStudents receive awards for environmental papers
February 24th, 2004 — Valpo's 2004 Donnelley Prize contest recognizes the best essays and research on humankind's relationship with the environment.
Read MoreEducation majors help tutor at elementary school
February 23rd, 2004 — Valpo education students are tutoring children with reading problems at a local school to gain classroom experience.
Read MoreArts-A-Budding exhibition opens March 1
February 23rd, 2004 — The artwork of local youth will be displayed in Valpo's Chapel of the Resurrection March 1 to 11 for the annual Arts-A-Budding show.
Read More"Sugar Babies" to be performed at annual Law Clinic benefit
February 20th, 2004 — Valpo law faculty, staff and students will stage the burlesque musical on Feb. 27 to raise money for the Law Clinic.
Read MoreObservatory to hold open house Feb. 27
February 19th, 2004 — Valpo's astronomical observatory will offer the public a chance to look deep into space during a Feb. 27 open house.
Read MoreDean of honors college named
February 19th, 2004 — A national search has led to the selection of widely respected scholar Dr. Mel Piehl, a Christ College professor since 1977, as dean of Valpo's honors college.
Read MoreState Department official to speak on campus
February 18th, 2004 — One of the nation's highest-ranking international economic policy officials will speak at Valpo on Friday.
Read MoreEvents planned for Mid-Con tournament
February 17th, 2004 — Valpo alumni and fans are invited to several events at the Mid-Continent Conference's basketball tournament March 6 to 9.
Read MoreSaturday dinner celebrates Black History Month
February 17th, 2004 — Step Afrika!, a percussive dance ensemble, will be featured at this year's Black History Month Dinner in the Valpo Union.
Read MoreProfessor promotes the power of employee ideas
February 16th, 2004 — Valpo professor Dr. Dean Schroeder visited companies throughout the world for his new book "Ideas Are Free: How the Idea Revolution is Liberating People and Transforming Organizations."
Read MoreArt exhibits to be discussed in gallery talk
February 16th, 2004 — Brauer Museum director Gregg Hertzlieb will discuss current exhibitions on Feb. 25.
Read MoreAlumni gatherings set for Duke basketball game
February 16th, 2004 — Valpo alumni in St. Louis, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Milwaukee and Durham, N.C., will gather Feb. 26 to watch the Crusaders take on Duke.
Read MoreSenior to perform soprano recital Feb. 21
February 13th, 2004 — Senior vocal performance major Natalie Ford will perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21.
Read MoreTheatre performances showcase student talent
February 13th, 2004 — Valpo students will direct and perform in the "1-2-3-4-5 Series" Feb. 20 and 21 at the University Theatre.
Read MoreChapel to host Transfiguration Vespers
February 12th, 2004 — Transfiguration Sunday will be celebrated at Valpo Feb. 22 with a meditative candlelight service featuring the University Singers.
Read MoreWorld Relief Campaign raises money for library
February 12th, 2004 — Valpo students are raising money to create a library for the Crow Creek Reservation in South Dakota.
Read MoreCollege of Business to host pre-game reception
February 12th, 2004 — Alumni of the College of Business Administration are invited to attend a networking reception Feb. 28 in Valparaiso.
Read MoreGreek organizations donate time, raise money
February 11th, 2004 — Valpo's fraternities and sororities assisted dozens of local and national organizations with their time and money last semester.
Read MoreStudents begin homeland security research project
February 11th, 2004 — The safety of several public facilities including a courthouse and airport will be explored by a class of Valpo's senior civil engineering majors.
Read MoreConcert Band to launch West Coast tour in San Diego
February 10th, 2004 — Valpo's Chamber Concert Band will kick off its week-long 2004 tour with a March 4 concert in San Diego.
Read MoreChorale prepares for international tour
February 10th, 2004 — The Valpo Chorale will tour five Midwestern states before traveling to Germany in March for a week-long series of concerts.
Read MoreOrchestra begins tour at historic concert hall in Cleveland
February 10th, 2004 — Valpo's Symphony Orchestra will perform concerts in Ohio, Illinois and New York during its 2004 spring tour.
Read MoreKantorei choir to perform in Ohio cities
February 10th, 2004 — Valpo's Kantorei choire will begin its Ohio tour Feb. 27 at Cleveland's Severance Hall with a performance in HymnFest 2004.
Read MoreStudents to travel to Central America for spring break mission
February 9th, 2004 — Valpo students will provide medical care to poor communities in Costa Rica and Nicaragua for two weeks during spring break.
Read MoreSymposium talk features student scholarship
February 9th, 2004 — Honors college seniors will present their scholarship at the Feb. 12 Christ College Student Scholarship Symposium.
Read More"Luther" movie and producers coming to Valparaiso
February 6th, 2004 — The producers of "Luther" will discuss the making of the movie Feb. 19 in conjunction with a special one-week engagement of the film at a Valparaiso theatre.
Read MoreComedy show features black entertainer
February 5th, 2004 — Valpo's BSO Comedy Show will bring comedian Rob Stapleton to campus Feb. 13.
Read MoreSaxophone recital features faculty, student performers
February 5th, 2004 — Dr. Stacey Maugans, assistant professor of music, will be featured in the Feb. 15 recital.
Read MoreState supreme court justices to speak at law school
February 5th, 2004 — Justices from five states will address future constitutional concerns at a Feb. 16 panel discussion.
Read MoreFestival celebrates Sousa's 150th birthday
February 3rd, 2004 — Valpo's Sixth Annual Sousa Festival on Feb. 21 includes an appearance by guest conductor Keith Brion, one of the world's leading authorities on John Philip Sousa's music.
Read MoreLuther lectures, film screenings in February
February 3rd, 2004 — A week-long series of lectures examining the life and influence of Martin Luther will begin Feb. 12 and be accompanied by screenings of the film "Luther" at a Valparaiso theatre.
Read MoreDance Ensemble to perform Feb. 13-15
February 3rd, 2004 — The Valpo Dance Ensemble will perform more than a dozen pieces spanning jazz, ballet, tap and modern dance during its spring recital.
Read MoreBooks and Coffee series looks at Enron, McEwan novel
January 30th, 2004 — Valpo's Books and Coffee series will continue Feb. 5 with a review of "Smartest Guys in the Room: The Amazing Rise and Scandalous Fall of Enron."
Read MoreSenior Expo to feature jobs outlook expert
January 30th, 2004 — The author of a national employment outlook and recruiting trends report will speak at Valpo's Senior Expo on Feb. 14.
Read MorePartnership opens new student research opportunities
January 29th, 2004 — Valpo undergraduates are performing graduate-level research in environmental engineering this semester through a new partnership with Case Western Reserve University.
Read MoreSymposium to discuss library design
January 29th, 2004 — The roles and design of libraries today and in the future, including Valpo's Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources, will be discussed Feb. 5.
Read MoreValentine's Day concert features competition winners
January 28th, 2004 — The Valpo Symphony Orchestra will perform the works of Shostakovitch, Arutunian, Schumann and Prokofiev's "Romeo and Juliet," with three competition winners performing as soloists.
Read MoreMezzo-soprano to perform recital
January 28th, 2004 — The Feb. 8 recital will feature Emily Dickinson's poetry set to music.
Read MoreGuest organist to perform, lead public masterclass
January 27th, 2004 — Dr. Craig Cramer will perform Feb. 9 in the Chapel of the Resurrection and conduct a free organ masterclass the following day.
Read MoreArturo Sandoval to headline Valpo Jazz Fest
January 27th, 2004 — The legendary trumpeter and his orchestra will be the featured performers at the Valpo Jazz Festival, which will be held April 12 to 17 on campus.
Read MoreMusical review opens Black History Month
January 27th, 2004 — The Feb. 1 and 2 celebration will showcase the talents of the Valpo community through dance, song, poetry and other artistic expressions.
Read MoreFraternity sponsors after-school care program
January 26th, 2004 — The Valpo chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity has organized an after-school program for area youth that opened Feb. 2.
Read MoreNew program to support future nursing teachers
January 26th, 2004 — Students who enroll in Valpo's master of nursing program can have up to 85 percent of their educational expenses paid for by a new loan program.
Read MoreCampus to celebrate Black History Month
January 23rd, 2004 — Valpo will celebrate black history and culture during February with a series of events featuring dance, poetry, music and comedy.
Read MoreUniversity hosts 24th annual International Dinner
January 22nd, 2004 — A menu featuring culinary delights from Thailand, Ethiopia, Lebanon and Senegal will be served at the annual dinner Feb. 6 and 7.
Read MoreTheatre Outreach Performances to tour local schools
January 22nd, 2004 — The theatre troupe will begin a three-month tour of elementary schools in Northwest Indiana on Feb. 9, teaching children to recognize and prevent sexual abuse.
Read MoreStudents to help prepare tax returns
January 22nd, 2004 — Valpo law and business students will provide free tax preparation assistance to low-income, elderly and non-English speaking taxpayers during this year's tax season.
Read MoreProfessor to chair Islamic studies committee
January 21st, 2004 — Dr. Nelly Van Doorn-Harder, associate professor of theology, will help shape the direction of Islamic studies in her new position with the American Academy of Religion.
Read MoreBook discussions include terrorism, international doctor
January 20th, 2004 — Upcoming Books and Coffee discussions will focus on Sept. 11 and a biography on an international doctor.
Read MoreDean of Rockefeller Memorial Chapel to speak
January 20th, 2004 — The Rev. Alison L. Boden will speak about human rights and religious expression at the Jan. 29 Christ College Symposium.
Read MoreStudents prepare for African engineering project
January 19th, 2004 — Valpo students are preparing for a trip this summer to build a water purification system for a drought-stricken village in Kenya.
Read MoreVOLTS programs deal with diversity, mythology
January 19th, 2004 — Upcoming programs include a discussion of diversity in Northwest Indiana and classical mythology.
Read MoreClassical quintet to perform on campus
January 16th, 2004 — The Barossa Quintet, an ensemble featuring five Chicago-area musicians, will perform Jan. 30 in the Center for the Arts.
Read MoreLilly Endowment awards childhood studies grant
January 16th, 2004 — The $538,000 grant project will work to strength ethical and theological reflection on children and the obligations society has to them.
Read MorePresident to speak in Washington, D.C. area
January 16th, 2004 — Dr. Alan Harre will talk about the state of Valpo's campus and its future Feb. 6 in Arlington, Va.
Read MoreUniversity helps in fight to reduce tobacco use
January 16th, 2004 — Faculty and students run two state and federal anti-smoking initiatives in Northwest Indiana based at Valpo.
Read MoreSymposium to feature New York artist
January 14th, 2004 — Tobi Kahn, whose artwork is currently being displayed at Valpo's Brauer Museum of Art, will visit campus Jan. 25 and speak at the weekly Christ College Symposium.
Read MoreLecture to focus on enterprising lawsuits
January 14th, 2004 — The annual Monsanto Lecture on Tort Reform and Jurisprudence will feature law scholar Anita Bernstein Jan. 29 at Valpo's School of Law.
Read MoreFlorists to demonstrate exotic flower arrangements
January 14th, 2004 — The Jan. 25 demonstration and discussion of the history of floral arrangements is being sponsored in conjunction with "Exotica," a special show of botanical engravings at the Brauer Museum.
Read MoreIndiana Court of Appeals to hear arguments on campus
January 13th, 2004 — Three members of the Indiana Court of Appeals, including a Valpo alumna, will hear arguments at the School of Law on Friday.
Read MoreLiturgical drama troupe announces spring schedule
January 12th, 2004 — Soul Purpose will launch its spring tour season with a Jan. 25 appearance in Kalamazoo, Mich.
Read MoreValpo events celebrate German-Lutheran heritage
January 12th, 2004 — Musical, artistic and other cultural activities on and off campus this semester will celebrate Valpo's German and Lutheran heritage.
Read MoreLutheran high school leadership conference begins Jan. 23
January 12th, 2004 — Student leaders from five Lutheran high schools will attend the three-day conference to develop their talents and leadership skills.
Read MoreSpring Observatory schedule set
January 9th, 2004 — Valpo's Observatory will hold public open houses Jan. 16 and 30, Feb. 13 and 27, March 26 and April 30.
Read MoreOpen house features MBA program
January 9th, 2004 — The Jan. 17 open house will give prospective students a chance to learn more about Valpo's MBA program and meet faculty members.
Read MoreSymposium series to start Jan. 15
January 9th, 2004 — The spring Symposium series will kick off with a presentation by Valpo students who traveled to Papua New Guinea on a medical mission trip in December.
Read MoreChinese painting, language classes offered
January 8th, 2004 — Visiting artists Zi Zi Zhou and Zhang Qing-Hong will teach Chinese painting courses this spring, while VU faculty will teach an intensive Chinese language course.
Read MoreMLK Day features convocation, authors, poetry
January 8th, 2004 — Activities celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr. began Thursday on campus and culminate Monday with an opening convocation, focus sessions and other special events.
Read MoreBach conductor on Chicago radio
January 7th, 2004 — Distinguished conductor Helmuth Rilling, who directs the performance of Bach's Mass in B Minor on campus this Saturday, will be featured in an interview on Chicago radio station 98.7 WFMT Thursday.
Read MoreBooks and Coffee series begins Jan. 8
January 6th, 2004 — Valpo's Books and Coffee series will begin with a review and discussion of David Lipsky's "Absolutely American: Four Years at West Point."
Read MoreValpo alumni to gather for basketball game
January 6th, 2004 — Alumni will gather during halftime of the Jan. 15 men's basketball game against Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis.
Read MoreProfessor wins Fulbright grant
January 6th, 2004 — Dr. Marian Rubchak, professor of history, will spend the first half of 2004 teaching and performing research at Kyiv Polytechnic University in Ukraine.
Read MoreValpo to host alumni gathering in Kansas City
December 31st, 2003 — Alumni can come out and watch as the men's bsasketball team takes in the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Read MoreInterest in dual law, masters degree programs grows
December 31st, 2003 — More students are taking advantage of Valpo's numerous dual degree programs to broaden their legal education.
Read MoreNew development directors named
December 29th, 2003 — Two experienced fundraisers have joined the staff of Valpo's Office of Institutional Advancement.
Read MoreSeniors group schedule set for spring semester
December 29th, 2003 — A discussion of current events and modern day Europe will open a semester of programs for seniors at Valpo.
Read MoreWeek of events planned for inauguration of Bach Institute
December 29th, 2003 — Valpo will begin celebrating the creation of the Bach Institute with a series of concerts, lectures and historical exhibits beginning on Jan. 6.
Read MoreValpo to host alumni gathering in Kansas City
December 29th, 2003 — Alumni are invited to watch the men's basketball team play the University of Missouri-Kansas City and attend a pre-game reception in downtown Kansas City Jan. 8.
Read MoreBrauer to have special holiday hours
December 23rd, 2003 — Shortened hours are in effect at the Brauer Museum of Art through Jan. 4.
Read MoreStudent newspaper wins journalism awards
December 23rd, 2003 — Valpo's student newspaper, The Torch, captured two awards in the 2003 Indiana Collegiate Press Association's Better Newspaper Contest.
Read MoreProgram aims to improve math, science skills in East Chicago
December 23rd, 2003 — More than 40 teachers from East Chicago and other Northwest Indiana schools are learning new skills and working with advanced technology in a new partnership with Valpo.
Read MoreActivist for disadvantaged communities is MLK speaker
December 23rd, 2003 — Dr. John M. Perkins, chairman of Christian Community Development Association, will be the featured speaker at Valpo's Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration.
Read MoreSymphony Center concert to be broadcast Christmas Day
December 18th, 2003 — Valpo's Christmas Concert will be broadcast on Chicago classical radio station 98.7 WFMT at 8 p.m. Christmas Day.
Read MoreDirector of multicultural programs receives MLK award
December 18th, 2003 — Valpo's MLK Award will be awarded to the director of the Office of Multicultural Programs for her efforts to enhance multicultural programs and strengthen support for minority students.
Read MoreCollege of Nursing partners with hospital
December 17th, 2003 — Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, Ill., has begun offering $10,000 scholarships to Valpo nursing students who commit to work for one year at the hospital.
Read MoreNew York artist, Luther highlight museum's spring exhibitions
December 17th, 2003 — A new series of exhibitions will open Jan. 6 at the Brauer Museum of Art, including works from noted contemporary artist Tobi Kahn's "Sky and Water" series.
Read MoreUniversity receives Lilly 'brain drain' grant
December 12th, 2003 — In an effort to help improve Indiana's economy and encourage college graduates to stay in the state, Valpo will use the $750,000 grant to promote internships and build a network of alumni mentors.
Read MoreTheatre production to be featured in festival
December 12th, 2003 — Valpo's recent production "Anna Karenina" has won an invitation to be performed at the regional Kennedy Center America College Theatre Festival in January.
Read MoreNew institute to focus on Bach studies
December 12th, 2003 — The Bach Institute at Valparaiso University will explore the contributions of Johann Sebastian Bach through performances, seminars and other academic activities.
Read MoreStudent radio station wins national award
December 10th, 2003 — WVUR 95.1 FM won the Crystal Award of Excellence in the national Communicator Award Audio Competition.
Read MoreUniversity research professors named
December 8th, 2003 — English and civil engineering professors have been Valpo's University Research Professors for the coming academic year.
Read MoreCommunity leaders to participate in Vespers service
December 8th, 2003 — Members of the Valpo community and area residents will participate in Advent-Christmas Vespers services Dec. 12.
Read MoreBusinessman, scientist to receive honorary degrees
December 8th, 2003 — A Chicago entrepreneur and the director of the National Eye Institute will receive honorary degrees at Valpo's mid-year commencement exercises Dec. 14.
Read MoreNew sports administration program booming
December 5th, 2003 — Valpo's master of sports administration program is proving popular in its first year, a result of the growth in the sports entertainment industry.
Read MoreGospel Choir to perform annual christmas concert
December 4th, 2003 — The Dec. 9 concert will feature a variety of religious and secular Christmas songs.
Read MoreParish nursing course offered in spring
December 4th, 2003 — The seven-week course will prepare parish nurses to serve their congregation's spiritual and physical health needs.
Read MoreTeachers receive enhancement through Valpo
December 3rd, 2003 — Valpo's partnership with The Connection Link has allowed nearly 900 Indiana teachers to enroll in graduate-level continuing education courses.
Read MoreTeacher writes book chapter on famous alumna actress
December 3rd, 2003 — Valpo graduate and adjunct instructor Phil Potempa has written a chapter about one of the University's most famous graduates, actress Beulah Bondi, in a new book about "It's a Wonderful Life."
Read MoreFederal judge is December graduation speaker
December 3rd, 2003 — Valpo graduate and U.S. District Court judge Rebecca Pallmeyer will deliver the main address at commencement exercises Dec. 14 in the Chapel of the Resurrection.
Read MoreEngineering society wins two national awards
December 2nd, 2003 — Valpo's Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society chapter is one of only six in the nation to win two awards for excellence in their academis projects.
Read MoreAuthor to discuss Calumet history
December 2nd, 2003 — The author of "Calumet Beginnings" will speak at the Valpo Union Dec. 6.
Read MoreProfessor and student win award for business ethics paper
December 1st, 2003 — Dr. Michael McCuddy and one of his students received the Best Paper Award from the International Academy of Business and Economics.
Read MoreStudents to act and direct marathon of plays
December 1st, 2003 — This year's Acting-Directing Showcase will feature the works of Galin, Osborne and Simon.
Read MoreStudent volunteers receive grant for lead program
November 25th, 2003 — Bank One has awarded Valpo's Office of Volunteer Programs a grant to reduce lead hazards in the Hilltop neighborhood and fund other student service programs.
Read MoreEngineering dean invited to Germany
November 25th, 2003 — The dean of Valpo's College of Engineering will meet with German engineering professors, companies and government officials during week-long exchange program.
Read MoreStudents make 'Hats for the Homeless'
November 24th, 2003 — Dozens of Valpo students are knitting hats to make the winter less harsh for homeless and less fortunate persons in Northwest Indiana.
Read MoreObservatory to hold open house Dec. 12
November 24th, 2003 — Valpo's Obervatory will offer the public a chance to see the moon, planets, galaxies and other celestial phenomenon at the open house.
Read MoreWorkshops examine ethics and professional responsibility
November 24th, 2003 — A series of seven workshops during the spring semester will offer the public a chance to examine ethics in business, law, science, human services and government.
Read MoreRegistration underway for graduate, adult classes
November 21st, 2003 — Valpo offers a wide range of graduate classes and programs for non-traditional students.
Read MoreCultural arts performance includes dancing, storytelling
November 21st, 2003 — Following performances by Asian-Indian dancer Malini Srirama and storyteller Linda Gorham, the festival will feature salsa dancing in the Union Great Hall.
Read MoreHUD awards grant for Hilltop neighborhood projects
November 21st, 2003 — Valpo faculty and students will use the $150,000 grant to partner with community organizations to remove lead hazards and promote financial literacy in the neighborhood.
Read MoreJulefest presents holiday favorites
November 20th, 2003 — The Valparaiso Community/University Concert Band will present its holiday concert Dec. 8 and 9 at Memorial Opera House.
Read MoreProfessor selected teacher of the year
November 20th, 2003 — French professor Dr. Randa Duvick has been named French Teacher of the Year for her outreach efforts to French educators and students in Northwest Indiana schools.
Read MoreVOLTS programs set for December
November 19th, 2003 — Seniors group will discuss Charles Dickens and conditions in the Middle East.
Read MoreChristmas Concert previewed on Chicago radio station WFMT
November 19th, 2003 — A live performance of the VU Chorale, interviews with conductors and student musicians and highlights from last year's Chicago performance will be featured on WFMT 98.7 on Dec. 1 and 2.
Read MoreValpo professor to lead foreign language teachers
November 18th, 2003 — Dr. Sarah DeMaris, director of the Kade-Duesenberg German House on campus, will serve the next four years as vice-president and president of the Indiana Foreign Language Teachers' Association.
Read MoreValpo offers undergraduate and law degrees in six years
November 17th, 2003 — A new six-year program allows Valpo students who want to practice law to reduce their time in school by a full year.
Read MoreProfessor appointed to position at Dutch university
November 17th, 2003 — A Valpo scholar has been named honorary professor of Muslim-Christian relations at the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam.
Read MoreBrauer hours changed Thanksgiving week
November 17th, 2003 — The Brauer Museum will be closed Thanksgiving Day and have shortened hours the rest of the week.
Read MoreChapel Christmas Concert preview performance added
November 14th, 2003 — Valpo's traditional campus Christmas Concert on Dec. 5 has sold out, while a preview performance Dec. 4 at the Chapel has been scheduled.
Read MoreBrauer Museum of Art awarded Target grant
November 14th, 2003 — Valpo's art museum has received a grant to assist its educational outreach efforts in Northwest Indiana.
Read MoreMigrant worker rights subject of law school presentation
November 14th, 2003 — An advocate for the rights of migrant workers in the United States will speak at the School of Law Nov. 17.
Read MoreLaw caucus to address agricultural and environmental law
November 13th, 2003 — Two experts in agricultural and environmental law will speak at the School of Law on Nov. 18.
Read MoreUndergraduate and law degrees offered in six years
November 13th, 2003 — New program allows students to graduate with their bachelor's and law degrees a year earlier than normal.
Read MoreChristmas Concert expected to sell out early next week
November 12th, 2003 — Tickets to Valpo's traditional Christmas Concert Dec. 5 at the Chapel of the Resurrection are selling quickly and are expected to be sold out by early next week.
Read MoreStudents place second in ethics competition
November 12th, 2003 — Five Valpo students will go on to compete in the National Ethics Bowl in February following their second place finish at the Indiana Regional Ethics Bowl Nov. 8.
Read MoreProfessor, students lead solar energy discoveries
November 12th, 2003 — A Valpo professor and his students are bringing widespread use of solar energy closer to reality through their research in Switzerland.
Read MoreInternational Education Week to be celebrated
November 11th, 2003 — An International Open House celebrating Valpo's international study opportunities, international students and students who have studied overseas will be held Nov. 18.
Read MoreMuseum director to give gallery talk
November 11th, 2003 — The director of Valpo's Brauer Museum of Art will provide insights on the work of American painter Junius Sloan and the Sloan Collection on the museum at the Nov. 19 talk.
Read MoreJazz concert features guest trumpeter
November 7th, 2003 — Steve Robinett, a trumpeter who has performed with Tommy Dorsey and Guy Lombardo, will perform with the VU Jazz Lab Band on Nov. 20.
Read MoreMBA open house set for Nov. 15
November 7th, 2003 — People interested in pursuing their master of business administration can meet with Valpo's faculty, tour the campus and learn more about Valpo's MBA program at the open house.
Read MoreAdvent Vespers seating cards now available
November 7th, 2003 — Assured seating cards to Vespers services at Valpo Dec. 12 are available at the Chapel of the Resurrection.
Read MoreLaw school launches $10 million campaign
November 6th, 2003 — The first comprehensive campaign in the School of Law's history will support teaching and research, student scholarships, facility improvements and new academic programs.
Read MoreProfessor appointed to world interfaith committee
November 6th, 2003 — Valpo professor Dr. Nelly Van Doorn-Harder, an expert on Muslim-Christian relations, is one of three members of the Lutheran World Federation's Committee on Interfaith.
Read MoreProgram offers nurses opportunity to enhance skills, careers
November 6th, 2003 — Practicing nurses can save time and money by earning their bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing at Valpo.
Read MoreMoot court panel includes Indiana Supreme Court justice
November 5th, 2003 — Two teams of students will test their legal skills before a panel of three distinguished jurists at the Nov. 12 Swygert Moot Court Competition.
Read MoreChicago concert features trolley tour, reception
November 5th, 2003 — This year's Christmas Concert performance at Chicago's Symphony Center on Dec. 6 will include a tour of Christmas lights in downtown Chicago and a pre-concert reception.
Read MoreSeniors program on ACLU set for Nov. 17
November 4th, 2003 — VOLTS group will discuss the American Civil Liberties Union.
Read MoreFreshmen prepare for production
November 4th, 2003 — Freshman in Christ College, Valpo's honors college, are putting the final touches on the annual Freshman Production.
Read MoreBattle of the Bands scheduled for Nov. 14 and 15
November 4th, 2003 — More than a dozen bands will compete for the honor of being named Valpo's best student band.
Read MoreProfessor works with Ethiopian, Eritrean refugees
November 3rd, 2003 — Dr. Charles Schaefer, an expert on Ethiopia and Eritrea, is often called upon to testify during immigration hearings.
Read MoreObservatory to hold open house Nov. 14
November 3rd, 2003 — The public is invited to enjoy a free viewing of the stars and planets from the University's computer-controlled telescope.
Read MoreLaw students honor alumna judge
November 3rd, 2003 — The Black and Hispanic Law Students Association will honor Judge Nancy H. Vaidik of the Indiana Court of Appeals at a Nov. 7 gala dinner.
Read MoreChorale to perform at Elkhart church
October 31st, 2003 — The Chorale, Valpo's premiere choral ensemble, will perform at Augustana Lutheran Church in Elkhart Nov. 8.
Read MoreStudents to perfrom recital Nov. 13
October 31st, 2003 — Two junior music performance majors will perform in Duesenberg Recital Hall.
Read MoreBoard of Directors elects officers
October 30th, 2003 — A Westlake, Ohio, attorney has been re-elected chair of the University's Board of Directors.
Read MoreSloan Lecture to be held Nov. 9
October 30th, 2003 — The Sloan Collection Golden Anniversary Exhibition continues with Dr. John Ward's lecture "In Quest of Beauty."
Read MoreCastillon Trio to perform Nov. 16
October 29th, 2003 — The Castillon Piano Trio, which features two Valpo faculty members, will perform a free public recital on campus.
Read MoreFortepianist to perform, work with students
October 29th, 2003 — Leslie Tung will perform a free public recital at Valpo Nov. 17.
Read MoreLaw and MBA degrees offered together
October 28th, 2003 — New program allows Valpo students to work on their law and MBA degree simultaneously, saving students time and reducing the cost of the degrees.
Read MoreAttorney who freed innocent man after 30 year in prison to speak
October 28th, 2003 — Massachusetts attorney Victor Garo will speak on campus Nov. 10 in a lecture that will explore ethics, justice and the failures of the legal system.
Read MoreDance marathon will benefit Chicago children's hospital
October 28th, 2003 — Valpo students, faculty and staff will dance for 12 hours on Nov. 7 to raise money for Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago.
Read MoreFestival of Voice to benefit homeless shelter
October 28th, 2003 — The Nov. 9 benefit concert will feature Ballet Folklorico, Emerson School for the Visual and Performing Arts, and the Northwest Indiana Youth Chorus.
Read MoreAsian-Indian New Year to be celebrated Nov. 8
October 24th, 2003 — Campus celebration will feature the Kalapriya Dancers of Chicago performing the classical Indian dance Bharata Natyam and student performing contemporary Indian dances.
Read MoreSeniors to discuss theatre, astronomy and film
October 24th, 2003 — VOLTS to discuss "Anna Karenina," "The Birdcage," the Hubbell Space Telescope and current events.
Read MoreFaculty guitar recital scheduled for Nov. 6
October 23rd, 2003 — Guitarist Michael Adamszyk will perform in the Chapel.
Read MoreReception to host visiting artists from China
October 23rd, 2003 — The Oct. 29 reception at the Brauer Museum of Art is part of the ongoing series of events marking the Sloan Collection Golden Anniversary Exhibition.
Read MoreNew program allows engineering students to study, work in Germany
October 22nd, 2003 — The Valparaiso International Engineering Program offers engineering students another chance to broaden their education.
Read MoreValpo research aims to bring high-tech jobs to Indiana
October 22nd, 2003 — A team of Valpo faculty and students in the College of Engineering is participating in a project to develop a new generation of incredibly small and powerful computers.
Read MorePeace and Justice Symposium features nationally-known speakers
October 21st, 2003 — Apparel industry reformer Dov Charney and Northwest Indiana U.S. Attorney Joseph Van Bokkelen are two of several prominent speakers at the Nov. 8 Symposium.
Read MoreSoil mechanics laboratory renovated
October 20th, 2003 — Engineering students at Valpo will have access to one of the best soil laboratories at an undergraduate engineering school in the nation following the completion of an extensive renovation.
Read MoreEngineering professor to head German study center
October 20th, 2003 — Dr. Eric Johnson, Brandt professor of engineering, will start assignment in Reutlingen July 1.
Read MoreValpo joins prepaid tuition plan
October 17th, 2003 — The new Independent 529 Plan will help make higher education more affordable and accessible to families.
Read MoreValpo joins prepaid tuition plan
October 17th, 2003 — New plan will help make higher education more affordable and accessible to families.
Read MoreMusic majors perform with Northwest Indiana Symphony
October 17th, 2003 — Two student violinists will gain professional music performance experience this academic year as they practice and perform with the Northwest Indiana Symphony.
Read MoreSaxophone, piano recital to be held Nov. 5
October 16th, 2003 — Recital features two University of Iowa faculty members.
Read MoreCAMPUS TELEPHONES OUT OF SERVICE
October 16th, 2003 — Beginning at 7 o'clock tonight (Oct. 16) all campus telephone services will be out of operation for approximately 10 hours.
Read MoreStudent to perform organ recital
October 16th, 2003 — Music performance major Laura Potratz will perform a free public organ recital Nov. 2.
Read MoreSymposium talk features "Anna Karenina" director
October 15th, 2003 — The Oct. 30 Christ College Symposium lecture will feature R. Andrew White, assistant professor of theatre and director of the upcoming adaptation of Tolstoy's epic novel.
Read MoreChinese painting course offered at Valpo
October 15th, 2003 — Visiting artists Zhang Qing-Hong and Zhou Zi Zi will begin a 12-class course on Chinese landscape painting beginning Oct. 24.
Read MoreValpo president quoted in book on college rankings
October 15th, 2003 — Dr. Alan Harre discusses how students and parents should pick which college or university they attend in the new book "College Rankings Exposed."
Read MoreNational association makes Valpo its home
October 15th, 2003 — The Associated New American Colleges, dedicated to combining the best of liberal arts and pre-professional study, will set up its new headquarters at Valpo.
Read MoreValpo places first in Indiana CPA competition
October 14th, 2003 — Four Valpo students have won the Indiana CPA Society Case Competition, which requires accounting majors to respond to some of the most challenging issues facing their profession.
Read MoreObservatory to hold open house Oct. 24
October 14th, 2003 — The Valpo Observatory will host an open house to offer the public views of the moon, planets, star clusters and galazies.
Read MoreConcert performed for Valpo families
October 13th, 2003 — The Chamber Concert Band will perform at this year's Family Weekend Concert Oct. 25.
Read MoreProgram offers tutoring help to area youth
October 13th, 2003 — Thirty Valpo students are volunteering their time this year to tutor children at Porter County Boys and Girls Clubs.
Read MoreProgram offers tutoring help to area youth
October 13th, 2003 — Thirty Valpo students are volunteering their time this year to tutor children at Porter County Boys and Girls Clubs.
Read MoreDirector of admissions named
October 10th, 2003 — A South Bend resident is Valpo's new director of admissions.
Read MoreLuce Concert Band and University Singers perform Oct. 24
October 10th, 2003 — These band and choral ensembles will perform music by Sousa, Parker and Gabrieli during their first concert of the year in the Chapel.
Read More"Anna Karenina" opens at Valpo Nov. 7
October 9th, 2003 — An adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's epic novel will be staged six times over two weekends in the University Theatre.
Read MoreVOLTS program features Art Institute director on Oct. 13
October 8th, 2003 — Valpo graduate Lisa Key, director of foundation and corporate relations at the Art Institute of Chicago, will speak to the Valparaiso Organization for Learning and Teaching Seniors.
Read MoreMiller Lecture features Presbyterian elder and scholar
October 8th, 2003 — Dr. William Placher, an author and professor of humanities at Wabash College, will give the annual Miller Lecture Oct. 14.
Read MoreFamilies welcomed to campus for weekend of activities
October 7th, 2003 — Families of Valpo students will step into campus life this month during Family Weekend. The weekend gives families a chance to sit in on classes, attend a concert and learn about student life.
Read MoreMiddle school educators to attend Valpo conference
October 7th, 2003 — Dozens of teachers and administrators from across the northern half of Indiana will come to Valpo Oct. 17 for the first conference in the region designed for middle school educators.
Read MoreSupreme Court lecture focuses on judicial independence
October 6th, 2003 — Harvard University law professor Charles Ogletree will give the annual Indiana Supreme Court Lecture Oct. 28 at Valpo's School of Law.
Read MoreLiturgical drama group announces fall performances
October 6th, 2003 — Soul Purpose, Valpo's student liturgical drama troupe, will perform for church congregations in three states this fall.
Read MoreValparaiso resident named physical plant director of operations
October 3rd, 2003 — Mark Sewell, formerly manager of facilities services at St. Anthony Medical Health Centers, has joined Valpo's Physical Plant Services.
Read MoreNew director of admissions named
October 3rd, 2003 — Joyce L. Lantz, previously associate director of admissions at St. Mary's College, has been named director of admissions at Valpo.
Read MoreValpo's School of Law dean honored for service
October 3rd, 2003 — Dean Jay Conison will receive the Indiana State Bar Association's Presidential Citation in recognition of his contributions to the profession later this month.
Read MoreLutheran social service executive to speak at VU
October 2nd, 2003 — The president and CEO of Lutheran Social Services of the South, Valpo graduate Dr. Kurt Senske, will give the annual Arnold H. Moeller Memorial Lecture on Oct. 10.
Read MoreChinese artists to show art, work with students at Valpo
October 2nd, 2003 — The paintings of Zhang Qing-Hong and Zhou Zi Zi will be displayed at the Brauer Museum of Art starting Oct. 12.
Read MoreValparaiso woman elected national Guild secretary
October 1st, 2003 — The Valpo Guild also adopts a three-year fund-raising plan during their 72nd annual convention to help build a new Union.
Read MoreNative American Festival features flutist John Two-Hawks
September 29th, 2003 — For the third year, Valparaiso University will host a celebration of the culture of native peoples at its Native American Festival on Oct. 11.
Read MoreSteelband music subject of Symposium
September 29th, 2003 — Two Valpo musicologists will talk about the rise of the steelband in Trinidad on Oct. 9.
Read MoreGerman culture celebrated throughout year
September 29th, 2003 — A series of concerts, art and historical exhibits, lectures and coffeehouses will bring Germany's rich culture to Valpo's campus throughout this year.
Read MoreLawyer who argued University of Michigan cases to speak at law school
September 29th, 2003 — Larry Purdy, the attorney who represented the two plaintiffs in the cases challenging the University of Michigan's race-conscious admissions policies will speak at VU's School of Law Sept. 30.
Read MoreValpo to honor 12 at Homecoming
September 29th, 2003 — Alumni, faculty, staff and friends of Valparaiso University will be honored during Homecoming weekend at an annual worship service and awards ceremony.
Read MoreCommunity and University musicians to perform concert
September 26th, 2003 — A concert of family favorites will be performed by the Valparaiso Community/University Concert Band on Oct. 5 and 7 in the Memorial Opera House.
Read MoreFraternities and sororities win numerous national awards
September 26th, 2003 — Several of Valpo's fraternities and sororities won awards at their national conferences this summer for their excellent scholarship, philanthropic efforts and leadership development.
Read MoreAuthor to speak at VOLTS program Oct. 6
September 26th, 2003 — Neena Ellis will talk about aging in her presenation "If I Live To Be 100."
Read MoreCoffee hour offers change to brush up on German
September 26th, 2003 — Kaffeestunde coffee hours are Wednesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. starting on Oct. 1 at Valpo's Kade-Duesenberg German House and Cultural Center.
Read MoreObservatory to hold Homecoming open house
September 26th, 2003 — Alumni, students and the public will get a chance to get a close-up view of our galaxy and beyond at an Observatory open house during Valpo's Homecoming Weekend on Oct. 3.
Read MoreBrauer Museum of Arts asks for 'Partners'
September 25th, 2003 — A new group, Partners for the Brauer Museum, is being formed to help enhance the museum's art programs and educational outreach to the Northwest Indiana region.
Read MoreNoted cellist to perform with Symphony Orchestra
September 25th, 2003 — An Oct. 11 concert will feature Chicago cellist Walter Preucil, principal cello with the Chicago Opera Theatre and Illinois Chamber Symphony, and the VU Symphony Orchestra.
Read MoreFaculty to perform recital
September 25th, 2003 — Four members of Valpo's music faculty will perform a free public recital Oct. 10.
Read MoreValpo's Homecoming celebration kicks off Oct. 3
September 23rd, 2003 — Concerts, lectures, a family carnival and, of course, the Homecoming football game against Morehead State will greet Valpo alumni who return to campus this year.
Read MorePublic law fair to be held
September 23rd, 2003 — Valpo's School of Law will host a law fair Oct. 8 open to anyone interested in studying the law. Twenty law schools from across the Midwest will be represented at the fair.
Read MoreChristmas Concert ticket sales begin Oct. 1
September 22nd, 2003 — The VU Christmas Concert will be performed Dec. 5 at the Chapel of the Resurrection and Dec. 6 at Symphony Center in Chicago.
Read MoreGuest artist to perform piano recital
September 22nd, 2003 — Pianist Roman Rudnytsky will give a piano recital Oct. 7 featuring the works for Mendelssohn, Schumann, Prokofiev and more.
Read MoreNursing student spends summer helping others
September 19th, 2003 — Senior Valpo nursing major Monica Roman decided to take a unique internship this summer, helping the medically under-served White Mountain Apache Tribe of East-Central Arizona.
Read MoreAuthor Walt Wangerin to sign his books Homecoming Weekend
September 19th, 2003 — Valpo's writer-in-resident and winner of the National Book Award will sign his books Oct. 4 at the University Book Center.
Read MorePhotography, baroque manger exhibits coming to VU
September 19th, 2003 — Exhibits featuring a former Valpo art professor, an American photographer and German folk art will open at the Brauer Museum of Art Oct. 12 as VU kicks off a celebration of its Sloan collection.
Read MoreSchool of Law celebrates 125th anniversary
September 19th, 2003 — A year-long celebration of one of the nation's oldest law schools will culminate in May with a dinner gala at The Field Museum in Chicago.
Read MoreHomecoming Concert includes Davidson premiere
September 19th, 2003 — The VU Chorale will perform award-winning composer Randall Davidson's "Poor Richard Madrigals" at the Oct. 4 Homecoming Concert in the Chapel of the Resurrection.
Read MoreLaw lecture opens anniversary celebrations
September 19th, 2003 — Georgetown law professor Mari J. Matsuda will give this year's Seegers Lecture at the School of Law, addressing politics and public education.
Read MoreValpo student realizing her dream
September 18th, 2003 — Sophomore from Hammond is the first member of her family attend college.
Read MoreValparaiso Poetry Review Fall/Winter issue available online
September 17th, 2003 — The newest issue of the University's online literary journal is posted on the Web, along with past issues and a complete archive of poetry and essays.
Read MorePhotographer to speak at VU
September 16th, 2003 — Kalamazoo, Mich., photographer Gary Cialdella will talk about his photographs of Northwest Indiana and Chicago's south side Oct. 1 at the Brauer Museum of Art
Read MoreLaw students host blood drive Oct. 1
September 16th, 2003 — Valpo's Student Bar Association sponsoring blood drive on campus, community encouraged to schedule appointment.
Read MoreMiddle school educators to convene at Valpo
September 16th, 2003 — Valpo's Department of Education hosts Autumn Harvest Conference to help middle school teachers and administrators improve students' academic success.
Read MoreSloan anniversary exhibition opening Oct. 12 at Brauer Museum
September 16th, 2003 — Valpo celebrates the work of 19th century American artist Junius Sloan and the 50th anniversary of the University's Sloan collection with a special exhibition opening Oct. 12.
Read MoreAuditions to be held for Bach choir
September 12th, 2003 — Local singers are needed for a Bach choir that will perform the composer's Mass in B Minor in January.
Read MoreSteelworkers tell stories on stage
September 12th, 2003 — Theatre writing class at Valpo gives Northwest Indiana steelworks a chance to express themselves. One worker's play, "Steel," staged at national convention in Chicago in August.
Read MoreValpo faculty member to give oboe recital
September 12th, 2003 — Oboe instuctor's recital will include the works of Bach, Schumann, Couperin and Mozart.
Read MoreValpo's Faculty Jazz Trio to perform with guests Oct. 1
September 12th, 2003 — Trio to perform with world-renowned baritone saxophonist Glenn Wilson and local doctor and jazz trumpeter Dr. Odies Williams III.
Read MoreValpo business honorary captures national award
September 11th, 2003 — VU's Delta Sigma Pi chapter Kappa Phi chosen as the business fraternity's most outstanding chapter in the nation for its scholarship, brotherhood and leadership.
Read MoreNew York curator to visit Valpo's art museum
September 11th, 2003 — The curator of the Rubin Museum of Art will speak Sept. 25 about Buddhist artwork on loan to the Brauer Museum of Art.
Read MorePlaywright Samuel Beckett stars in VU's theatre
September 11th, 2003 — Five short plays from the essential 20th Century dramatist of the absurd will be performed the weekend of Oct. 3.
Read MoreEnrollment highest in more than a decade
September 9th, 2003 — More than 3,800 students are enrolled at Valparaiso University for the fall 2003 semester, a five percent increase over last year's enrollment.
Read MoreFaculty cellist to perform recital
September 9th, 2003 — Cellist Patricia White will perorm Sept. 26 in the Center for the Arts.
Read MoreMathematicians to gather at VU for graph theory conference
September 8th, 2003 — Regional conference tackles math used in variety of disciplines.
Read MoreAir Force officer to give meteorology talk
September 8th, 2003 — The head of Air Force meteorology will visit Valpo ROTC cadets Sept. 18 and give a public talk on homeland defense and meteorology. Valpo expected to become top source of Air Force meteorologists.
Read MoreWomen's pay lags men's in financial world
September 5th, 2003 — Valpo professors find female financial executives made 20 percent less than their male colleagues in 2002.
Read MoreContemporary drawings hosted at Valpo
September 5th, 2003 — Exhibit of abstract drawings by Chicago artist Jeanne Reilly begins Sept. 10.
Read MoreValpo Guild convention hosts bazaar and auction
September 5th, 2003 — This year marks the 72nd year of the Guild's service to Valpo; convention will mark the launch of a new fundraising effort to benefit the University.
Read MoreGallery talk highlight diverse exhibits
September 4th, 2003 — The director of the Brauer Museum of Art will talk about the artists and artwork in four exhibits at the museum.
Read MoreValpo faculty present baritone-piano recital
September 4th, 2003 — Recital recognizes the centennial year of composer Hugo Wolf's death, with the performance of a set of his songs.
Read MoreValpo named a 'best value'
September 3rd, 2003 — U.S. News & World Report magazine has named Valparaiso University the "best value" among Midwestern master's-level universities.
Read MoreHigh school students explore teaching, earn credit at Valpo
September 2nd, 2003 — A new initiative of Valpo's Professional Educators Partnership aims at encouraging high school students to choose teaching careers.
Read MoreOrganist to play at Chapel of the Resurrection
September 2nd, 2003 — Edie Johnson has won national organ competitions and has been a featured performer on National Public Radio.
Read MorePiano and violin recital scheduled at Valpo
September 2nd, 2003 — Faculty members Clifton Davis and Katalin Kallay to perform works by Prokofiev and Tartini=Kreisler.
Read MoreAfghanistan's education system talk opens VOLTS season
September 2nd, 2003 — This fall's VOLTS programs include a wide range of current events discussions and presentations by VU faculty and other professionals.
Read MoreFestival of Dance returns to Valpo
August 29th, 2003 — Student dancers to perform a variety of dances.
Read MoreHispanic culture to be celebrated at VU
August 29th, 2003 — Celebration of Hispanic culture features traditional Spanish food and classical Spanish guitarist.
Read MoreValpo student wins national trumpet competition
August 29th, 2003 — Senior music performance major Erik J. Ramos takes first place in Drum Corps International contest.
Read MoreDarrow visits VU School of Law
August 29th, 2003 — A re-enactment of famous trial lawyer's cases and discussion of their modern day relevance will take place Sept. 10.
Read MoreGuest artist to perform on oboe at VU
August 29th, 2003 — Oboist Erik Larson, prinicpal oboe for the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra, to perform in a Sept. 8 recital.
Read MoreValpo students explore opportunities at Career Fair
August 29th, 2003 — More than 80 employers and graduate schools expected to be at annual Career Fair.
Read MoreELCA leader opens fall Symposium series at VU
August 29th, 2003 — Honors college public presentations to cover religion, history, art, music and more.
Read MoreValpo Observatory to begin open houses
August 27th, 2003 — Special viewings of close encounter with Mars kick off fall open houses.
Read MoreProfessors honored for teaching excellence
August 26th, 2003 — Two Valpo professors were honored at Tuesday's Opening Convocation ceremonies for their outstanding teaching.
Read MoreVU named in two college guides
August 26th, 2003 — Valpo has been named as one of the country's best and most interesting universities in two recent publications.
Read MoreMagazine rankings again cite Valpo
August 22nd, 2003 — For the 15th consecutive year, Valparaiso University has been identified as one of the Midwest's top-ranked, master's-level universities in the annual rankings U.S. News & World Report magazine.
Read MorePhi Beta Kappa coming to Valpo
August 19th, 2003 — Valpo has been granted a chapter of the nation's oldest and most prestigious liberal arts and sciences honor society.
Read MoreFirst MBA students graduate from VU
August 18th, 2003 — Six students graduated from the unique, year-old business program this summer.
Read MoreOpening Convocation set for Aug. 26
August 18th, 2003 — Academic year begins with annual celebration at the Chapel of the Resurrection
Read MoreStart of new academic year nears
August 15th, 2003 — Valpo begins the academic year with a full slate of fun activities for students.
Read MoreRegistration underway for graduate classes, adult scholars
August 15th, 2003 — Classes being Aug. 26 for grad students and adult scholars
Read MoreVU professor pens news version of hot book
August 15th, 2003 — New edition of book on sauna culture released
Read MoreNew facility planned for meteorology and geography
August 4th, 2003 — The Valpo Board of Directors has approved a $7.5 million project that will provide a new home for the University's meteorology and geography programs.
Read MoreThree new faculty members join staff
August 4th, 2003 — A Valpo graduate is among three new faculty members.
Read MoreTheology professor honored with emeritus status
August 4th, 2003 — Retired theology professor Walter E. Rast has been honored with emeritus status by Valpo’s Board of Directors after serving the University for more than 40 years.
Read MoreExhibition schedule set for Brauer Museum of Art
July 21st, 2003 — Art on loan from the Rubin Museum of Art in New York is among exhibitions opening Aug. 8 at the Brauer Museum of Art.
Read MoreExhibition schedule set for Brauer Museum of Art
July 21st, 2003 — Art on loan from the Rubin Museum of Art in New York is among exhibitions opening Aug. 8 at the Brauer Museum of Art.
Read MoreExhibition schedule set for Brauer Museum of Art
July 21st, 2003 — Art on loan from the Rubin Museum of Art in New York is among exhibitions opening Aug. 8 at the Brauer Museum of Art.
Read MoreFour join faculty for fall semester
July 21st, 2003 — A former public school superintendent is among four new members of the Valpo faculty.
Read MoreBook by former professor wins award
July 16th, 2003 — The American Association for State and Local History has honored a book written by a former Valpo professor that was published after his death.
Read MorePiehl named interim dean of honors college
July 16th, 2003 — A long-time member of the faculty has been named interim dean of Christ College.
Read MoreStudents provide valuable volunteer service
July 9th, 2003 — Valparaiso University students provided nearly 30,000 hours of volunteer service to a variety of local programs and organizations during the past academic year.
Read MoreNew members named to alumni relations staff
July 7th, 2003 — Lisa Toleikis Miller has been named associate director of alumni relations at Valparaiso University.
Read MoreNew program benefits registered nurses
July 7th, 2003 — Registered nurses can earn their bachelor's and master's degrees concurrently through a new program being offered at Valparaiso University.
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