- 2005 - 2006 Academic Year News Release Archive
Conductor to lead jazz bands at national youth event
June 30th, 2006 — Dr. Jeff Doebler will lead two jazz bands performing at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's Youth Gathering this July.
Read MoreGrant funds study of miniature black hole
June 30th, 2006 — Astronomy professor Dr. Todd Hillwig has won a $101,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to support his studies of an unusual microquasar for the next three years.
Read MoreK-8 teachers taking summer math classes
June 29th, 2006 — Valpo professors will teach Northwest Indiana elementary and middle school instructors new methods for making math more engaging for their students.
Read MoreStudents explore mathematics topics
June 28th, 2006 — Three Valpo faculty members are leading undergraduate mathematics research projects this summer through a grant from the National Science Foundation.
Read MoreCollege-bound students explore library careers
June 28th, 2006 — The Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources is hosting four summer interns as part of a program to encourage greater diversity in the librarian profession.
Read MoreHolterhoff to lead law librarian group
June 27th, 2006 — Sally Holterhoff, a government information/reference librarian at Valpo's Law Library, will take office as president of the American Association of Law Libraries in July.
Read MoreChapel to host organists from across country
June 26th, 2006 — The American Guild of Organists will assemble at Valpo July 3 for an opening worship service and concert at the start of its annual convention.
Read MoreResearch aims to bring virtual reality to the farm
June 26th, 2006 — Faculty and students in Valparaiso's College of Engineering are working with researchers in Japan to develop a virtual reality system for controlling farm equipment.
Read MoreValpo first in German scholarship awards
June 23rd, 2006 — Three engineering students have won highly competitive scholarships from the German Academic Exchange Service to spend nearly a year studying and working in German.
Read MoreExpert in American government among new faculty
June 23rd, 2006 — Joining Valpo's faculty are professors of political science, philosophy and mechanical engineering, as well as a visiting law librarian.
Read MoreChapel raising funds for new Lutheran hymnals
June 22nd, 2006 — The Chapel of the Resurrection is seeking donations to purchase two Lutheran hymnals being published this fall
Read MoreValpo Club to host alumni at Detroit Tigers game
June 22nd, 2006 — The Valpo Club of Southeast Michigan will host a July 19 picnic at Comerica Park prior to the Tigers game.
Read MoreNursing alumna named hospital CEO
June 20th, 2006 — Beverly Foster, who earned her master's and bachelor's degrees from Valpo's College of Nursing, has been named CEO for Regency Hospital of Northwest Indiana and Porter County.
Read MoreBand concert series continues June 27
June 20th, 2006 — The Valpo Community/University Band will perform patriotic songs, medleys from musicals and other works during a free concert at Porter's Hawthorne Park.
Read MoreNew site offers online music purchases
June 19th, 2006 — The new Web site of Valpo ArtsMedia allows customers to purchase VU music recordings online, including new albums by the Chamber Concert Band, Chorale and Bach Institute.
Read MoreTeachers, students prepare for China immersion
June 19th, 2006 — Nearly two dozen K-12 teachers and college students in China studies programs will participate in a new Valpo Summer Immersion Program in China beginning June 24.
Read MoreCampaign tops Haiti clinic goal
June 16th, 2006 — Valpo students have raised $10,295 to build a medical clinic in a poor Haitian village as this year's World Relief Campaign.
Read MoreLutheran youth retreat begins June 25
June 15th, 2006 — Valpo's 23rd annual Light in Thy Light Retreat will feature service projects, worship opportunities, team building activities and a concert with Jonathan Rundman.
Read MoreNew director of Teaching Resource Center named
June 15th, 2006 — Cynthia Rutz has been named director of Valpo's Teaching Resource Center, having previously served as vice president of The Paideia Group Inc. since 1994.
Read MoreDudley exhibit showcases beauty of Indiana Dunes
June 14th, 2006 — More than 70 paintings by Frank V. Dudley, whose work helped spark a movement to save the Indiana Dunes, will be featured at Brauer Museum of Art this fall.
Read MoreNoted director, actor to chair theatre department
June 13th, 2006 — Dr. Lee Orchard, a respected scholar, director and actor who has specialized in the works of Stephen Sondheim, will become chair of Valpo's Department of Theatre.
Read MoreChamber music recitals held June 28-29
June 13th, 2006 — Music professor Dr. Joseph Bognar will perform in recitals June 28 and 29 on campus as a member of the Castillon Piano Trio.
Read MoreChina programs attracting more students, faculty
June 9th, 2006 — This summer, more than 120 students, faculty, staff and alumni are traveling to China as Valpo continues expanding opportunities to study the increasingly influential nation.
Read MoreScience, math teachers study environment
June 9th, 2006 — This month, Valpo will host 40 math and science teachers from Northwest Indiana elementary and middle schools for two workshops that aim to improve instruction in those subjects.
Read MoreStudents win legal fellowships promoting diversity
June 8th, 2006 — Four incoming law students have been named Indiana Conference for Legal Education Opportunity Fellows by the state's Supreme Court.
Read MoreGraduates to teach in French schools
June 7th, 2006 — Two recent graduates will spend the next year teaching in French schools after being accepted into a selective government-sponsored teaching program.
Read MoreAlumni invited to Chicago meet and greet
June 7th, 2006 — The Valpo Club of Chicago is sponsoring a June 29 Valpo Meet and Greet at Mad River Bar and Grille.
Read MoreProfessor studying miniature black hole
June 6th, 2006 — Dr. Todd Hillwig is collecting data this June on a microquasar believed to contain a black hole in research that could help scientists better understand quasars and the size of the universe.
Read MoreWorkshop aims to expand diversity in legal profession
June 5th, 2006 — Valpo's School of Law will host this summer's Indiana Conference for Legal Education Opportunity for minority, low-income and disadvantaged law students.
Read MoreRegistration continues for Summer Session II
June 5th, 2006 — Courses in art, music, mathematics, nursing, education, business and numerous other subjects will be taught during Valpo's Summer Session II, which begins July 3.
Read MoreLaw professor receives Distinguished Faculty Award
June 2nd, 2006 — Seymour Moskowitz, a noted scholar on legal issues involving elder abuse and child labor, has won the 2006-2007 Jack Hiller Distinguished Faculty Award.
Read MoreUniversity announces 2006-2008 Lilly Fellows
June 2nd, 2006 — Three teacher-scholars will join Valpo's faculty in the fall as Lilly Fellows in the Humanities and the Arts.
Read MoreUniversity/community band to perform summer concerts
June 1st, 2006 — The Valpo Community/University Concert Band will perform four free concerts in Porter County during June and July.
Read MoreMusic professor to lead China concert tour
June 1st, 2006 — Dr. Jeff Doebler will lead the concert band Windiana on a two-week tour of China in June, including a performance at the acclaimed Shanghai Oriental Performing Arts Center.
Read MoreProfessor to research advanced jet technology
May 31st, 2006 — This summer, Valpo engineering professor Dr. Kathleen Sevener is conducting research on materials that could be used in hypersonic jets being developed by the U.S. Air Force.
Read MoreProfessor completes doctorate in education
May 31st, 2006 — Dr. Sheryl DeMik recently completed her Ph.D. in education, writing a dissertation about the attrition of special education teachers.
Read MoreIncoming freshmen to attend summer orientation
May 31st, 2006 — During June, Valpo's incoming freshmen will visit campus and begin their college experience at the annual Focus orientation program.
Read MoreProfessor named Premedical Arts Fellow
May 30th, 2006 — Dr. Beth Scaglione-Sewell, a biology professor involved in cancer research, has been appointed to a two-year term as Valpo's Premedical Arts Fellow.
Read MoreNew album features live Sousa performances
May 25th, 2006 — "Spirit of the March King," featuring live performances by Valpo's Chamber Concert Band, will be available in June from Valpo ArtsMedia.
Read MoreGraduate receives teaching fellowship
May 25th, 2006 — Jenna Van Sickle of Elk Grove Village, Ill., is entering the highly competitive Newton Fellowship Program, which brings talented math teachers into understaffed New York City schools.
Read MoreReport on women to be unveiled at Valpo
May 25th, 2006 — Graduate student Josie Jent has contributed a section to a report on the status of Northwest Indiana women being unveiled at a June 2 Quality of Life Council meeting on campus.
Read MoreStudent wins grants for study in Germany
May 24th, 2006 — Junior Amanda Trautman of Richmond, Mich., is one of 20 Americans selected to participate in summer program for new and future teachers of German.
Read MoreEngineering professor wins alumni teaching award
May 23rd, 2006 — Dr. Douglaw Tougaw, a leading researcher on the design of nanocomputers, is the 2006-2007 recipient of Valpo's Distinguished Teaching Award.
Read MoreBook explores how to lead significant life
May 23rd, 2006 — "Leading Lives That Matter," edited by Dr. Mark Schwehn and Dr. Dorothy Bass, was shaped by a Christ College class taught by Dr. Schwehn last spring.
Read MoreResearch project to explore Chinese perceptions
May 22nd, 2006 — A Valpo research team will spend three weeks this summer studying Chinese perceptions of their nation's place in the world and relations with the U.S.
Read MoreMeteorology students win Hollings scholarships
May 22nd, 2006 — Two of Valpo's meteorology majors have won prestigious Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarships from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Read MoreClassics professor receives teaching award
May 19th, 2006 — Dr. Mark Farmer has been named the 2006-2007 recipient of Valpo's prestigious Caterpillar Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Read MoreCampus to host numerous events during summer
May 19th, 2006 — Valpo will host religious retreats, workshops for Northwest Indiana teachers, a wide variety of sports camps and a number of other events this summer.
Read MoreGraduating student working to build bridges
May 18th, 2006 — May graduate Kat Peters will participate in a Spanish study program in Bolivia this summer before returning to Valparaiso to build connections between the area's Hispanic and Anglo communities.
Read MoreGolf outing to benefit Valpo athletics
May 18th, 2006 — Valpo coaches and alumni will have an opportunity to mingle at the ninth annual Frankenmuth Valpo Weekend July 14 and 15.
Read MoreCourses take students to Greece, China, Great Plains
May 17th, 2006 — Valpo students will study amidst ancient Greek ruins and observe severe storms on the Great Plains this summer in a variety of field courses.
Read MorePhoenix/Scottsdale alumni invited to social
May 17th, 2006 — The Valpo Club of Phoenix/Scottsdale will host its inaugural gathering on June 9.
Read MoreAthletic teams to join Horizon League
May 17th, 2006 — Valpo's athletic teams will begin competing in the Horizon League during the 2007-2008 academic year.
Read MoreNicaragua trip to focus on fair trade
May 16th, 2006 — Nine Valpo students are traveling to Nicaragua this May to learn first-hand about fair trade and social justice issues during a week-long service learning trip.
Read MoreChapel services to start summer schedule
May 16th, 2006 — The Chapel of the Resurrection will begin its summer service schedule on June 4.
Read MoreValparaiso MBA students explore business in China
May 15th, 2006 — Twenty students in Valparaiso's MBA program will study China's growing role in the world economy during a 10-day travel course.
Read MoreStudent to intern at sports agency in Argentina
May 15th, 2006 — Later this month, Katie Jajtner, a junior from Port Washington, Wis., will begin a three-month internship with a sports agency in Argentina.
Read MoreReformation scholar named to chair in German studies
May 12th, 2006 — Dr. Ronald K. Rittgers, author of “The Reformation of the Keys: Confessions, Conscience and Authority in Sixteenth-Century Germany,” will be the first to hold Valpo's Markel Chair in German Studies.
Read MoreSenior music students to perform honors recital
May 12th, 2006 — Seven graduating music students will perform May 20 at Valpo's annual Senior Honors Recital.
Read MoreEnglish as a second language teachers needed
May 11th, 2006 — The Interlink Language Center at Valp is now seeking teachers and tutors for English as a Second Language instruction.
Read MoreStudents honored by engineering honor society
May 10th, 2006 — Valparaiso's College of Engineering is the only engineering school in the U.S. to have its students win multiple Tau Beta Pi Fellowships and a Tau Beta Pi Scholarship.
Read MoreStudent to present organ recital
May 10th, 2006 — Valpo senior Jim Hooper will present his Senior Organ Recital Friday, May 19, at the Chapel of the Resurrection.
Read MoreStudents to discuss global bridges with businesses
May 9th, 2006 — Graduate students in Valpo's International Commerce and Policy program will discuss opportunities for small and medium-sized companies in Northwest Indiana to make global business connections.
Read MoreStudents to complete water project in Kenya
May 9th, 2006 — Valpo's chapter of Engineers Without Borders will travel to Kenya this May to complete a three-year project to provide drinking and irrigation water to a drought-stricken village.
Read MoreValpo Clubs sponsor day at Great America
May 9th, 2006 — Alumni, students, parents and friends of Valpo are invited to an all-day event at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Ill., on May 20.
Read MoreUniversity study finds gap in housing assistance
May 8th, 2006 — A study conducted by Valpo's Community Research and Service Center shows a large gap in the number of people needing housing assistance who can be helped by existing programs in Porter County.
Read MoreTwo professors to receive emeritus status
May 5th, 2006 — Dr. Katharine Antommaria-Ingham and Dr. Daniel Goodman will retire this spring after serving Valpo for nearly 47 years.
Read MoreExhibit featuring print series opens May 19
May 5th, 2006 — This summer, Brauer Museum of Art will showcase prints by eight 20th century artists, including several works that have never before been seen by the public.
Read MoreStudent wins National Science Foundation fellowship
May 5th, 2006 — Rachel Husfeld, a civil engineering major from Katy, Texas, has won a fellowship from the National Science Foundation to pursue graduate studies in structural engineering.
Read MoreLutheran scholar named Baepler professor
May 4th, 2006 — Dr. James Albers, a noted expert on the history of Lutherans in America and long-time Valpo professor, has been named the Baepler Distinguished Professor in the Humanities.
Read MoreNew campus road made from recycled tires
May 4th, 2006 — A new campus road will save approximately 10,000 old tires from a landfill by being used in a rubberized asphalt.
Read MoreChief executive of NCAA to speak at commencement
May 4th, 2006 — Dr. Myles Brand, chief executive officer of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, will deliver this year's commencement address on Sunday, May 21.
Read MoreEngineering dean appointed to second term
May 3rd, 2006 — Dr. Kraig Olejniczak has been appointed to another five-year term as dean of Valpo's College of Engineering, ranked among the top 15 percent of engineering schools in the country.
Read MoreFirst summer session begins May 23
May 3rd, 2006 — Numerous summer class are available for traditional, non-traditional and high school students.
Read MoreStudent engineering projects showcased at Design Expo
May 2nd, 2006 — Approximately 100 Valpo engineering students will demonstrate their creations during the eighth annual Design Expo on May 6.
Read MoreStudents to present Cinco de Mayo dinner
May 2nd, 2006 — The University will celebrate Cinco de Mayo on Saturday, May 6, with a dinner and performance of traditional Mexican dances.
Read MoreProfessors honored at engineering education conference
May 2nd, 2006 — Three Valpo professors were honored for their scholarly work and service at the annual conference of the American Society for Engineering Education - Illinois/Indiana Section.
Read MorePhysics alumnus named director of Tulsa planetarium
May 1st, 2006 — Chris Pagan, a 2002 physics graduate, has been named director of the new planetarium opening May 9 at the Tulsa Air and Space Museum.
Read MoreUniversity journal honored by Associated Church Press
May 1st, 2006 — The Cresset, Valpo's journal of literature, the arts and public affairs, won eight awards in the "Best of the Christian Press" competition sponsored by the Associated Church Press.
Read MoreOrchestra performs works by Brahms, Barber
May 1st, 2006 — Valpo's Symphony Orchestra will performs works by Johannes Brahms and Samuel Barber at its May 6 year-end concert.
Read MoreIacocca to address law graduates
May 1st, 2006 — Lee Iacocca, former head of both Chrysler Corporation and Ford Motor Company, will speak at Valpo's May 20 commencement ceremonies for law students.
Read MoreBusiness professor elected to board of Asia consortium
April 28th, 2006 — Dr. Zhenhu Jin was recently elected to a three-year term on the Board of Directors of ASIANetwork, a consortium of more than 160 universities working to promote Asian studies.
Read MoreStudent ensembles to perform May 4
April 28th, 2006 — Three small student ensembles will perform May 4 at VU's Center for the Arts.
Read MoreYear-end student recitals announced
April 28th, 2006 — Four student recitals will take place on campus May 5 to 7.
Read More'Righteous Indignation' explores religion and politics
April 28th, 2006 — A new book by Valpo professor Dr. Joseph Creech is a timely study of the intersection of politics and religion in America, exploring the populist revolt against the Democratic party in the 1890s.
Read MoreBook Center to host May 5 open house
April 27th, 2006 — An open house for the campus and community will be held May 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the University's Book Center.
Read MoreBusiness student wins Orr Entrepreneurial Fellowship
April 27th, 2006 — Senior marketing major Whitney Vogel of Eugene, Ore., is one of just 11 students in Indiana selected for a prestigious two-year fellowship with one of the state's leading entrepreneurial companies.
Read MoreStudent-written plays to be performed May 2 and 3
April 27th, 2006 — "Child of the Master" by Jordan Chaddock and "TRUE LUV" by Alison Thalhammer will be performed as part of theatre fraternity Alpha Psi Omega's Underground Theatre Production.
Read MoreLocal nurses honored by students
April 26th, 2006 — Nursing students have selected five nurses working at Northwest Indiana hospitals for Valpo's 2006 Student Choice Awards, which honor those who embody the spirit of nursing.
Read MoreRecital features choir, saxophones and drums
April 26th, 2006 — A May 2 student chamber music recital at Valpo's Center for the Arts will feature selections from the hit musical "Wicked" and a variety of folk and sacred music.
Read MoreProfessor's book on medical missions honored
April 26th, 2006 — A book on the development of Christian medical missions authored by Dr. Christoffer H. Grundmann has been honored by the International Bulletin of Missionary Research
Read MoreGuild to celebrate 75 years
April 25th, 2006 — The Guild will celebrate 75 years of supporting Valpo and its students with a variety of events, including its traditional Bazaar, May 5-7 on campus.
Read MoreAdditional 'Romeo & Juliet' performance scheduled
April 25th, 2006 — Valpo's Departent of Theatre has scheduled an additional performance of "Romeo and Juliet" on May 4. All other performance dates have sold out.
Read MoreHandbell choir to perform spring concert
April 24th, 2006 — Valpo's Handbell Choir of the Chapel of the Resurrection will perform its annual spring concert on April 30.
Read MoreRecital to feature operatic works
April 24th, 2006 — Music students will perform scenes from Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" and other classical and contemporary operas during a May 1 recital.
Read MorePeacemaker to receive honorary degree
April 21st, 2006 — A Valpo alumnus who is one of the world's leading scholars and practitioners of peacemaking and restorative justice will receive an honorary degree at law school commencement ceremonies in May.
Read MoreBalloon launches to study air pollution
April 21st, 2006 — Dr. Gary Morris, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, and a team of students are studying how much air pollution is being carried from Asia to the U.S. as part of a NASA research project.
Read MoreUniversity, community bands to perform April 29
April 21st, 2006 — Valpo will host its 11th Annual Community Band Festival as well as the 3rd Annual Small High School Band Festival on April 29 in the Chapel of the Resurrection.
Read MoreChapel sermon podcasts now available
April 20th, 2006 — Podcasts of Sunday morning sermons and other presentations at Valpo's Chapel of the Resurrection are now available.
Read MoreConcert band to perform April 28
April 20th, 2006 — Valpo's Chamber Concert Band will perform contemporary and traditional works during an April 28 concert on campus.
Read MoreRecital to feature small ensembles
April 20th, 2006 — An April 27 recital will feature a student trumpet choir, trombone choir and string quartet.
Read MoreValparaiso to offer master of nursing-business program
April 20th, 2006 — A new MSN-MBA program at Valpo will prepare nurses for leadership roles beginning next fall.
Read MoreAmerican Chamber Trio to perform April 30
April 20th, 2006 — The American Chamber Trio, which includes two members of Valpo's music faculty, will perform April 30 at the Center for the Arts on campus.
Read MoreSummer Shakespeare workshop to make history
April 19th, 2006 — Valpo's Young Actors Shakespeare Workshop is now accepting applications for youth interested in theatre and participating in this summer's production, "King Henry IV, Part 1."
Read MorePhotography show to open at Center for the Arts
April 19th, 2006 — The second annual Valpo Juried Student Photography Exhibition is opening today, April 19, and features works by 18 students.
Read MoreProgram to explore Saudi Arabian culture
April 19th, 2006 — Valpo's Union will host Saudi Arabia Culture Night on Sunday, April 23, with presentations by Valpo faculty and Saudi students studying at the University.
Read MoreProminent CEO adviser Dee Soder to present workshop
April 18th, 2006 — Valpo MBA students will have a unique opportunity to work with internationally-known CEO coach Dr. Dee Soder during a two-day workshop this weekend.
Read MoreStudents receive grants for research projects
April 18th, 2006 — Valpo's Committee on Creative Work and Research has awarded grants to 20 undergraduate students to support research on a variety of subjects.
Read MoreMuslim-Christian relations expert to discuss Danish cartoons
April 18th, 2006 — Dr. Nelly Van Doorn-Harder, one of the world's leading experts in Muslim-Christian relations, will discuss the controversial cartoons during a May 25 event sponsored by The Luther Institute.
Read MoreTheatre students to celebrate Shakespeare's birthday
April 18th, 2006 — Valpo theatre students will celebrate the birth of history's most renowned playwright on April 22 by performing a series of scenes and songs from Shakespeare's plays.
Read MoreUniversity to present 'Romeo and Juliet'
April 17th, 2006 — Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" will conclude Valpo's 2005-2006 theatre season, with performances April 28-30 and May 5-7.
Read MoreHost families needed for international students
April 17th, 2006 — The Interlink Language Center at Valpo is in search of families in Valparaiso to host international students enrolled in its intensive English program.
Read MoreWordfest reading to feature poet Lynnell Edwards
April 13th, 2006 — The author of "The Farmer's Daughter" will present a reading of her recent works of peetry on April 20 as part of Valpo's Wordfest celebration.
Read MoreEthics team runner-up at national competition
April 13th, 2006 — Valpo's ethics team tied for second place at the 8th annual Business Ethics Fortnight, a national competition held April 6-8 in Los Angeles.
Read MoreUniversity to host organ, piano workshop for youth
April 12th, 2006 — Valpo's Department of Music is sponsoring a week-long summer workshop for young organists and pianists.
Read MoreValpo news now available via RSS feed
April 12th, 2006 — The Office of University Relations is now offering RSS feeds to allow alumni and members of the public to get the latest Valpo news delivered to their computer.
Read MoreExhibitions feature student art
April 12th, 2006 — Two exhibits opening this week at Valpo's Brauer Museum of Art will feature a diverse array of works created by art students during the past year.
Read MoreLaw students host Congressman Visclosky
April 12th, 2006 — U.S. Representative Pete Visclosky will discuss the "Current State of the American Worker" during an April 19 talk on campus.
Read MoreChorale, orchestra to perform Mozart's 'Requiem'
April 11th, 2006 — The 250th anniversary of Mozart's birth will be celebrated Tuesday, April 25, with a performance of the composer's final masterpiece during Valpo's Institute for Liturgical Studies.
Read MoreDiscussion to consider Iraq options
April 11th, 2006 — On April 17, Valpo will host a conversation on “Should We Stay or Should We Go? A Consideration of the War in Iraq.”
Read MoreUndergraduate scholarship showcased April 19
April 11th, 2006 — Approximately 130 Valpo students will present their undergraduate research, scholarly and artistic projects at the seventh annual Celebration of Undergraduate Scholarship on April 19.
Read MoreRadio station captures state awards
April 10th, 2006 — Valpo's student-operated radio station, WVUR 95.1 FM, has been named Radio School of the Year and won several other awards from the Indiana Association of School Broadcasters.
Read MoreOfficial to speak at law school on animal welfare
April 10th, 2006 — Ledy Van Kavage, senior director of legal training and legislation for the American Society for Prevention of Cruely to Animals, will speak April 18 at Valpo's law school.
Read MoreUniversity launches Total Immersion Program in China
April 7th, 2006 — College students and teachers from across the country are invited to participate in Valpo's new Total Immersion Program in China this summer.
Read MoreFrench, German students to take stage
April 7th, 2006 — Approximately 250 high school students studying French and German will take the stage at Valpo to practice their language skills April 11 and 12.
Read MoreGermanic tribe the focus of archaeology lecture
April 6th, 2006 — The director of cultural affairs of Rottenburg am Neckar in Germany will present an April 12 lecture sponsored by Valpo's chapter of the Archaeological Institute of America.
Read MoreRock band Guster to perform at University
April 6th, 2006 — Indie rock band Guster and the Campus Consciousness Tour will come to Valpo on Sunday, April 9.
Read MoreChorale releases "As it is in Heaven"
April 6th, 2006 — A new recording by Valpo's Chorale, one of the nation's premier Lutheran collegiate choirs, is now available from Valpo ArtsMedia.
Read MoreMystical poetry of Rumi to be performed
April 5th, 2006 — Shahram Shiva, an award-winning translator and performance poet, will read works by the 13th century Persian poet Rumi at an April 11 event.
Read MoreNew edition of online poetry journal available
April 5th, 2006 — Dr. Catherine Tufariello, author of the award-winning book of poetry "Keeping My Name," is featured in the spring/summer edition of the Valparaiso Poetry Review.
Read MoreChapel sets schedule for Holy Week services
April 5th, 2006 — Valpo's Chapel of the Resurrection will offer numerous opportunities for worship during Holy Week.
Read MoreStudents to present scholarship at national conference
April 4th, 2006 — Eleven students will present research projects this week at the National Conference on Undergrate Research, the most prestigious undergraduate research conference in the U.S.
Read MoreHigh school artwork honored
April 4th, 2006 — Several area high school students have won awards for artwork currently on display at Valpo's Brauer Museum of Art.
Read MoreHistorian to discuss white flight in Chicago
April 3rd, 2006 — Author Dr. Amanda Seligman will discuss the racial transformation of Chicago's West Side during an April 11 lecture.
Read MoreNew book aims to improve care for aging population
April 3rd, 2006 — "Gerontological Nursing: Competencies for Care," written by Valpo nursing professor Dr. Kristen Mauk, will prepare nursing students to provide better care to the nation's aging population
Read MoreStudents to perform joint piano recital
March 31st, 2006 — An April 8 recital will include the perfomance of works by Bach, Beethoven, Liszt, Schumann, Bartok, Satie and Schoenberg.
Read MorePanel discussion to feature prominent urban sociologist
March 31st, 2006 — Dr. Omar McRoberts, author of "Streets of Glory," will be among the panelists during an April 5 discussion of civility in contemporary culture.
Read MorePlacement rate of graduates remains high
March 30th, 2006 — For the 13th consecutive year, the placement rate of Valpo's graduates in jobs or graduate programs has topped 90 percent.
Read MoreHolocaust Awareness Week events planned
March 30th, 2006 — Beginning April 2, the campus will remember the Holocaust with a variety of events, including an exhibition of paintings from Helen Weisman's "Das Ghetto" series.
Read MoreTalk to examine national security issues
March 30th, 2006 — Valpo professor of law Robert Blomquist will present "The Logic and Limits of the American Maximum Security State" on April 4.
Read MoreViolin, French horn recital on April 2
March 30th, 2006 — Juniors Rachel Krieg and Katie Johnson will perform a joint recital at Valpo's Center for the Arts.
Read MoreEngineering graduate receives national award
March 29th, 2006 — A graduate of Valpo's College of Engineering who has worked to encouage more women and other underrepresented groups to pursue engineering careers recently received a national award for her efforts.
Read MoreJazz Fest to feature local school bands
March 29th, 2006 — Several jazz ensembles from Northwest Indiana middle and high schools will perform during the Valpo Jazz Fest, taking place April 17-22 on campus.
Read MoreBach Institute releases first recording
March 29th, 2006 — "Dona Nobis Pacem," the first recording produced by the Valparaiso University Bach Institute, is now available from Valpo ArtsMedia.
Read MoreAlumnus named dean of California business school
March 28th, 2006 — Dr. Charles Williams, who earned his bachelor's degree is psychology from Valpo, was recently named dean of the University of the Pacific's business school.
Read MoreExpert on attorney ethics to present Tabor Institute
March 28th, 2006 — A leading scholar on the professional ethics and responsibilities of lawyers will lead the annual Tabor Institute in Legal Ethics at Valpo.
Read MoreUniversity authors to be recognized
March 27th, 2006 — Fifteen members of Valpo's faculty who have written or edited books in the past year will be recognized during an April 4 Authors Reception at the Christopher Center.
Read MoreEngineering students get German education
March 27th, 2006 — Three students in the Valpo International Engineering Program are gaining engineering experience and preparing for the global business world in Germany.
Read MoreMusic students to perform April 1 recital
March 24th, 2006 — A senior cellist and senior soprano will perform works by Vivaldi, Brahms and other composers during an April 1 recital.
Read MoreHigh school nursing camp registration open
March 24th, 2006 — Valpo's College of Nursing will co-host a camp for students interested in exploring careers in nursing July 31 through Aug. 3.
Read MoreMeteorology students to host Great Lakes conference
March 24th, 2006 — The annual Great Lakes Meteorology Conference, organized by Valpo's meteorology students, will be held April 1 and draw nearly 100 professional meteorologists and students from the region.
Read MoreNew album features German organ music
March 23rd, 2006 — "Kaleidoscope," a new recording featuring Valpo organist Dr. John Bernthal, is being released in conjunction with an April 2 recital at the Chapel of the Resurrection.
Read MoreSeniors to perform trumpet recital
March 23rd, 2006 — Two seniors will perform a March 31 trumpet recital at Valpo's Center for the Arts.
Read More50th anniversary of Ginsburg's 'Howl' observed
March 22nd, 2006 — Fou Valpo English and history professors will discuss Beat poet Allen Ginsburg's legacy on March 30 in observance of the publication of his epic poem "Howl."
Read MoreSenior to perform violin recital March 26
March 22nd, 2006 — Margaret Uding, 2005 winner of Indiana's Young Artist String Competition, will perform works by Bach, Brahms and Stravinsky.
Read MoreUniversity hosts videoconference with Asian leaders, students
March 21st, 2006 — Students at Valpo will participate in "The Future of U.S.-Asian Relations" videoconference on March. 23.
Read MoreAlumnus plays part in Mars Orbiter mission
March 21st, 2006 — Valpo alumnus John Duxbury, science and payload manager for the Mars Orbiter, says the mission will change the textbooks on Mars.
Read MoreUniversity honored by United Way
March 21st, 2006 — The United Way of Porter County has named Valpo as the oustanding Company/Organization of the Year in recognition of the University's long-standing support of United Way's mission.
Read MoreHigh school art showcased in exhibit
March 20th, 2006 — The annual Secondary School Showcase opens April 1 at Valpo's Brauer Museum of Art and will feature nearly 90 works by Northwest Indiana high school students.
Read MoreStudents to role-play international conflict
March 20th, 2006 — A March 25 international role-playing simulation will allow Valpo students to learn about environmental protection, debt relief for developing nations and other international issues.
Read MoreTravel around Asia at Feast from the East
March 17th, 2006 — Valpo's annual Feast from the East Dinner and Show on April 1 will include Chinese food, Japanese Taiko drumming and Filipino bamboo stick dancing.
Read MoreJazz Fest ticket sales begin March 23
March 17th, 2006 — The 21st annual Valpo Jazz Fest will be headlined by Tony Award-winning singer Dee Dee Bridgewater, who will perform two concerts on April 22.
Read MoreSpeaker to discuss humane education in schools
March 17th, 2006 — Marcia Kramer, an advocate for stopping the exploitation of animals in research, product testing and education, will speak at Valpo's School of Law on March 28.
Read MoreLecture to explore Iraq exit strategies
March 17th, 2006 — A March 22 lecture will explore strategies for the United States withdrawing from Iraq.
Read MoreRecital features Shostakovich piano works
March 16th, 2006 — A March 27 recital celebrating the 100th anniversary of Shostakovich's birth will feature the Soviet composers piano works.
Read MoreArt faculty to exhibit new works
March 16th, 2006 — Approximately 40 new works created by art faculty members will be shown in the Valpo Faculty Exhibition April 1 to May 14 at Brauer Museum of Art.
Read MoreLife of Roman soldiers subject of talk
March 16th, 2006 — An archaeologist who has spent 25 years studying an ancient Roman garrison in Syria will discuss the lives of Rome's soldiers during a March 28 lecture.
Read MoreRegistration underway for Lutheran youth retreat
March 15th, 2006 — Valpo's 23rd annual Light in Thy Light Retreat, which strengthens the faith of youth and allows them to serve others, will be held June 25 to 27 on campus.
Read MoreFreshman debates to be held for 20th year
March 15th, 2006 — The 20th annual Christ College Freshman Debates will begin March 28 and feature discussions of controversial issues such as whether the U.S. should create a national guest worker program.
Read MoreLaw school research, teaching fellows named
March 14th, 2006 — Law professors JoEllen Lind and Robert Blomquist have been named the Swygert Teaching Fellow and Swygert Research Fellow, respectively, for 2006-2008.
Read MoreLutheran basketball tournament celebrates 60 years
March 13th, 2006 — Valpo will host more than 60 boys and girls teams for the 60th annual National Lutheran Basketball Tournament of Champions, which begins March 23.
Read MoreChorale to perform end-of-tour concert March 21
March 10th, 2006 — Valparaiso University's Chorale returns from a nine-state tour to perform on campus March 21.
Read MoreRegistration for summer classes now underway
March 10th, 2006 — Registration is underway at Valparaiso University for the summer sessions that begin May 23.
Read MoreLecture to look at 'Vice of Sloth'
March 9th, 2006 — The writings of philosopher and theologian Thomas Aquinas will be the focus on a March 21 lecture on campus.
Read MoreSymposium will focus on legal education
March 9th, 2006 — Valparaiso University's School of Law and the Indiana Supreme Court are co-sponsoring a two-day symposium March 16 and 17 on continuing legal education.
Read MoreUniversity to host Science and Engineering Fair
March 3rd, 2006 — Students from Northwest Indiana middle and high schools will participate March 18 in the 53rd annual Northwestern Indiana Science and Engineering Fair, hosted by Valpo.
Read MoreMoot court team wins regional competiton
March 2nd, 2006 — A team of Valpo law students has won first place for its written argument in the regional round of the Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, the largest such competition in the world.
Read MoreFaculty recital features low brass instruments
March 2nd, 2006 — Music instructor Richard Watson will perform a March 20 recital with the Valpo Faculty Jazz Trio and other faculty and student accompanists.
Read MorePoets honor Tufariello with prize
March 1st, 2006 — Dr. Catherine Tufariello, a program assistant with Valpo's Project on Civic Reflection, has won the Poets' Prize for her book of verse "Keeping My Name."
Read MoreFreshmen named Kemper Scholars
March 1st, 2006 — Two Valpo freshmen will participate in the prestigious Kemper Scholar Program, which combines education in the liberal arts with opportunities for career exploration.
Read MoreEngineers Without Borders wins national award
February 28th, 2006 — Valpo's chapter of Engineers Without Borders recently won the Educational Achievement Award at the EWB-USA international conference.
Read MoreEducation department sponsors Literacy Workshop
February 28th, 2006 — Elementary school educators will learn about the latest developments in improving children's literacy at a March 21 workshop sponsored by Valpo's Department of Education.
Read MoreLecture to focus on popular constitutionalism
February 27th, 2006 — Valpo's School of Law will host a March 23 lecture on "Putting the Democracy Back Into 'Deliberative Democracy'."
Read MoreReligious leaders to discuss worship practices
February 27th, 2006 — Valparaiso will host its 58th annual Institute for Liturigical Studies April 24-26, drawing religious leaders from throughout the United States to discuss worship practices.
Read MoreProfessor to study earthquake in Turkey
February 24th, 2006 — Dr. Carmine Polito, Jenny professor of emerging technology, will study the effects of an earthquake in Turkey during a March research trip that could affect building projects around the world.
Read MoreStudents volunteering during spring break
February 24th, 2006 — More than 40 students are participating in University-sponsored service trips to communities throughout the United States and Central America during March.
Read MoreMuslim leader, women's rights activist to discuss Islamic law
February 24th, 2006 — Valpo will welcome Lily Zakiyah Munir, a prominent Muslim leader in Indonesia, to campus for a March 2 talk "Shari'ah and Politics: From Theory to Reality."
Read MoreEngineering students plan Central America project
February 23rd, 2006 — A team of students from Valpo's College of Engineering will travel to Nicaragua over spring break to build a windmill and generator to provide electricity for a health clinic and school.
Read MoreLiturgical drama troupe to tour in Florida
February 23rd, 2006 — Students in Soul Purpose will perform at Lutheran churches and schools in St. Petersburg, Orlando, Boca Raton, Ocala and Weston during a nine-day tour.
Read MoreAlumni events planned during Mid-Con tournament
February 23rd, 2006 — Valpo alumni are invited to gather during the Mid-Continent Conference Basketball Tournament March 4-7 in Tulsa.
Read MoreSoftball team to play in Florida tournament
February 23rd, 2006 — Valpo alumni and friends are invited to a barbecue on March 11, the final day of the Rebel Spring Games in Kissimmee.
Read MoreStudents receive parish nursing scholarships
February 22nd, 2006 — Six Valpo nursing students have received scholarships to pursue master's and bachelor's degrees in nursing while incorporating parish nursing into their studies.
Read More'Kiss Me, Kate' to benefit law clinic
February 22nd, 2006 — Valpo's Law Clinic, which provides free legal assistance to Northwest Indiana residents, will celebrate its 40th anniversary during a March 3 benefit performance of the Cole Porter musical.
Read MoreTransfiguration Vespers, Ash Wednesday services to be held
February 22nd, 2006 — Valpo's Kantorei choir, Handbell Choir and organist Dr. Joseph Bognar will perform new music and worship materials during a Feb. 26 Transfiguration Vespers service.
Read MoreStudent honored for essay on environment
February 21st, 2006 — Senior Nicholas Proksch of Muskego, Wis., has won Valpo's Donnelley Prize for a student essay on a subject involving humankind's relationship to the environment.
Read MoreBusiness professor prepares new book
February 21st, 2006 — A Valpo professor of information and decision sciences has written a new textbook that will introduce business students to management science.
Read MoreStudents to present research papers
February 20th, 2006 — Daniel Jarratt of Grafton, Wis., and Jeremiah Dost of St. Louis will present papers on Iran's struggle with secularism and Islam and the economics of existentialism on Feb. 23.
Read MoreWorkshop brings French food into the classroom
February 20th, 2006 — Local French middle and high school teachers will learn how French cuisine can be used in the classrom from Valpo French professors and an alumnus chef.
Read MoreAlumni to talk about vocation with students
February 20th, 2006 — Eight Valpo alumni will tell current students how they were drawn to their careers at the University's inaugural Explorations in Vocation event on Feb. 25.
Read MoreTheatre students to perform "Zoo Story"
February 17th, 2006 — Valpo students will direct and perform Edward Albee's "Zoo Story" Feb. 24 and 25 at the Center for the Arts on campus.
Read MoreAlumnus practices medicine, pens novels
February 17th, 2006 — Dr. William Schuh, a Valpo graduate practicing medicine in Urbana, Ill., writes novels when he's not treating patients.
Read MoreNursing students spread health messages
February 17th, 2006 — As part of a community nursing course, Valpo nursing students are presenting sessions on nutrition, hand-washing and other health issues to people throughout the community.
Read MoreIndiana businesses participate in job, internship fair
February 17th, 2006 — Valpo will host nearly 30 Indiana businesses, social service agencies and not-for-profits at its 2nd annual Indiana Internship and Career Fair.
Read MoreGallery Talk to focus on "Steel" art
February 16th, 2006 — The curators of "Steel," an exhibition exploring the steel industry of Northwest Indiana, will present a Feb. 22 Gallery Talk at Valpo's Brauer Museum of Art.
Read MoreCourt of Appeals to hear arguments at law school
February 16th, 2006 — The Indiana Court of Appeals, including Valpo alumna Judge Nancy Vaidik, will hear oral arguments in an attempted murder case at the School of Law on Feb. 20.
Read MoreAnti-porn activist to speak Feb. 20
February 16th, 2006 — The executive director of a national anti-pornography ministry will present "Porn Nation: The Naked Truth," during a Feb. 20 lecture at Valpo.
Read MoreTalk to explore Einstein's 'Miracle Year'
February 15th, 2006 — One of the world's leading physicists will discuss how Albert Einstein's groundbreaking discoveries in 1905 have changed everyday life and guide current physics research.
Read MoreUser support specialist joins staff
February 15th, 2006 — Kevin Ledbetter is joining Valpo's Electronic Information Services staff.
Read MoreBlack history dinner, comedy night to be held Feb. 18
February 15th, 2006 — Jeff Johnson, host of BET's "The Jeff Johnson Chronicles," will be the featured speaker at this year's Black History Month Dinner.
Read MoreStudent named to USA Today Academic Team
February 15th, 2006 — Valparaiso is one of only 20 colleges and universities in the country to have a student named to USA Today's All-USA College Academic Team in each of the past two years.
Read MoreAir Force to visit campus Feb. 17
February 14th, 2006 — A U.S. Air Force interactive theater will visit Valpo's campus on Feb. 17.
Read MoreBlack freedom fighters subject of talk
February 14th, 2006 — Labor studies scholar Ruth Needleman will discuss how black steelworkers helped achieve justice and democracy in the workplace during a Feb. 27 lecture.
Read MoreStudent to perform organ recital
February 13th, 2006 — Heather Paisaw, a church music and international service major, will perform her senior organ recital at the Chapel of the Resurrection on Feb. 25.
Read MoreJewish literature series begins in March
February 13th, 2006 — "Let's Talk About It: Jewish Literature - Identity and Imagination," a five-part reading and discussion series, begins in March at Valparaiso University.
Read MoreNursing students hold prenatal showers
February 10th, 2006 — Hundreds of new and expectant mothers in Northwest Indiana are learning about nutrition, labor, feeding and other issues from Valpo nursing students this spring.
Read MoreDoctor to discuss Haiti at World Relief dinner
February 10th, 2006 — Valpo's Social Action Leadership Team is sponsoring a Feb. 23 educational dinner as part of Operaton Haiti, this year's World Relief Campaign.
Read MoreBridgewater to bring French flair to Jazz Fest
February 10th, 2006 — Music legend Dee Dee Bridgewater will bring her French-flavored jazz vocals to the 21st annual Valpo Jazz Fest, being held April 17-22.
Read MoreUniversity co-sponsoring diversity speaker
February 9th, 2006 — Valpo is co-sponsoring a Feb. 16 talk by internationally known teacher and diversity trainer Jane Elliott, creator of "Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes."
Read MoreBands to perform Sousa Tribute Concert
February 9th, 2006 — Valpo's 8th Annual Sousa Tribute Concert on Feb. 25 will feature Sousa standards including "The Stars and Stripes Forever," "Riders for the Flag" and "King Cotton March."
Read MorePrize-winning biographer to discuss Beethoven
February 9th, 2006 — Edmund Morris, author of "The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt" and "Dutch: A Memoir of Ronald Reagan," will discuss his most recent biography "Beethoven: The Universal Composer" on Feb. 16.
Read MoreBioethics expert to participate in lecture series
February 8th, 2006 — Dr. Gilbert Meilaender, a member of the President's Council on Bioethics, will discuss Christian teachings regarding suffering and death in a Feb. 12 lecture.
Read MoreJazz Band to perform in Chicago
February 8th, 2006 — The Valpo Jazz Band will perform a special Feb. 26 concert at Polo Café in Chicago, owned by Valpo alumnus David Samber.
Read MoreBusiness alumni invited to reception game
February 8th, 2006 — Dr. Tom Boyt, dean of Valpo's College of Business Administration, will welcome recent business graduates to a reception prior to the Feb. 18 men's basketball game.
Read MoreStudent photography explores Kretzmann address
February 7th, 2006 — An exhibit at Valpo's Christopher Center is exploring students' photographic interpretations of former Valpo President O.P. Kretzmann's 1940 inaugural address.
Read MoreNative American city to be explored in talk
February 7th, 2006 — Valpo's Archaeological Institute of America chapter is sponsoring a Feb. 15 lecture on the pre-Columbian Native American city Cahokia.
Read MorePlay to explore black writer's life
February 6th, 2006 — "Langston Hughes Was Here," a play examining the early years of the black poet, will be performed Feb. 26 at Valpo's Center for the Arts.
Read MoreTeaching, travel grants awarded to professors
February 6th, 2006 — Four Valpo professors have received nearly $9,500 in grants for teaching enhancement activities and purchasing classroom equipment.
Read MoreRecital to feature student, faculty organists
February 6th, 2006 — A Feb. 8 recital at the Chapel of the Resurrection will feature student organists and associate University organist Dr. John Bernthal.
Read MoreLaw students offer assistance during tax season
February 3rd, 2006 — Thirty law students will help low-income residents of Valparaiso file their tax returns this year at no charge.
Read MoreRenowned Russian quartet to perform
February 3rd, 2006 — The St. Peterburg String Quartet, one of the world's leading string ensembles, will perform Feb. 17 at Valpo's Center for the Arts.
Read MoreBook explores authors and fight for literary property rights
February 3rd, 2006 — Professor Martin Buinicki's new book "Negotiating Copyright" explores how American authors, including Mark Twain and Walt Whitman, fought to profit from their work.
Read MoreValpo among top Peace Corps institutions
February 2nd, 2006 — With 16 alumni currently serving overseas as Peace Corps volunteers, Valpo is among the nation's leading small colleges and universities which have graduates serving in the organization.
Read MoreProgram to explore Shostakovich's music, life
February 2nd, 2006 — A Feb. 12 multi-media program combining music, theatre and images will celebrate the birthday of famed Soviet composer Dmitri Shostakovich.
Read MoreDepartment chair named arts and sciences dean
February 2nd, 2006 — Long-time faculty member Dr. Jon T. Kilpinen has been named dean of Valpo's College of Arts and Sciences effective July 1.
Read MoreHistorian, producer to discuss Holocaust
February 1st, 2006 — Valpo's School of Law will host Joshua Greene, the award-winning author of "Justice at Dachau," for a Feb. 9 talk.
Read More"Dead Man Walking" author to speak at Chapel
February 1st, 2006 — Sister Helen Prejean, one of the nation's leading advocates for the abolishment of the death penalty, will speak at Valpo's Chapel of the Resurrection on Monday, March 27.
Read MoreSeniors group changes meeting location
January 31st, 2006 — Valpo's seniors group, VOLTS, will begin having its current events discussions in the Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources.
Read MoreAuthor, Vietnam veteran to visit campus
January 31st, 2006 — Larry Heinemann, author of the National Book Award-winning "Paco's Story," will read from and discuss his most recent novel during a Feb. 9 talk at Valpo.
Read MoreProfessor contributes to Greek architecture exhibit
January 30th, 2006 — An art professor at Valpo has contributed to an interactive exhibit exploring the oldest Greek temple and the evolution of Greek architecture.
Read MoreOrchestra to perform works by Shostakovich, Ravel
January 30th, 2006 — A Feb. 11 Valpo Symphony Orchestra concert will feature influential Soviet composer Dmitri Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5.
Read MoreFaculty recital scheduled for Feb. 19
January 30th, 2006 — A recital featuring mezzo-soprano Virginia Oram and hornist John Schreckengost has been rescheduled for Feb. 19.
Read MoreCampus to celebrate Black History Month
January 30th, 2006 — Valpo's celebration of African-American history and culture will include an address by BET commentator Jeff Johnson at the Feb. 18 Black History Month Dinner.
Read MoreDance recital features Whiting soda fountain
January 27th, 2006 — Valpo's Dance Ensemble will perform its annual spring recital Feb. 10-12, featuring a variety of jazz, ballet, modern and tap dance.
Read MoreLaw professor to discuss future of tenure
January 27th, 2006 — Professor Mark Adams, an expert in labor and employment law, will present "The Quest for Tenure: Job Security and Academic Freedom" on Feb. 2.
Read MoreUniversity, hospital partner on diabetes research
January 26th, 2006 — Valpo's College of Nursing and a local hospital have joined together in a research project to find patients with undiagnosed diabetes.
Read MoreRecent astronomy discoveries subject of talk
January 26th, 2006 — Astronomy professor Dr. Bruce Hrivnak will present "Astronomy Over the Part 20 Years" on Feb. 2 as Valpo celebrates the 20th anniversary of its Observatory Open House program.
Read MorePolka, pretzels and more at German Mardi Gras
January 26th, 2006 — Jay Fox and the Bavarian Showtime Band will set the mood with polka and waltz music at Fastnachtsfeier, Valpo's annual celebration of German Mardi Gras on Feb. 4.
Read MoreBusiness leader to discuss ethics
January 25th, 2006 — A leading expert on entrepreneurship, strategic management and organizational change will present Valpo's annual Zeile Lecture on Christian Vocation Thursday, Feb. 2.
Read MoreInternational Dinner features food, talent show
January 25th, 2006 — Dishes from India, Saudi Arabia and Japen highlight this year's International Dinner, which will be followed by an international student talent show.
Read MoreKantorei to launch Midwestern tour in March
January 24th, 2006 — The Kantorei choir's spring tour will begin March 4 with a Renewing Worship workshop for pastors, music leaders and others in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Read MoreStudents aim to build clinic in Haiti
January 24th, 2006 — Valpo's annual World Relief Campaign will kick off Jan. 28 with a goal of raising at least $10,000 for a health clinic in one of the poorest countries in the western hemisphere.
Read MoreKansas City alumni invited to game, reception
January 23rd, 2006 — Valpo alumni and friends from the Kansas City area are invited to a reception prior to a Feb. 23 basketball game.
Read MoreIndianapolis alumni invited to game, reception
January 23rd, 2006 — Valpo alumni in the Indianapolis area are invited to a Feb. 9 reception and basketball game.
Read MoreUniversity surpasses record for applications
January 23rd, 2006 — With more than 4,000 applications received as of the middle of January, Valpo has set a new record for the number of students applying for admission.
Read MoreSousa painting to benefit band
January 20th, 2006 — On Jan. 31, a new painting commemorating John Philip Sousa's visits to Valparaiso will be unveiled at the University's Center for the Arts.
Read MoreNew geoscience major offers opportunities in growing field
January 20th, 2006 — A new bachelor's degree in geoscience will equip students for careers in natural disaster preparation and other fields combining an understanding of geography and meteorology.
Read MoreLaw clinic traveling to Turin for winter Olympics
January 19th, 2006 — Valpo's Sports Law Clinic will send a legal team to the Olympic Games in Turin to assist athletes who find themselves caught up in disputes.
Read MoreStudent group sponsors family activities
January 19th, 2006 — The Social Action Leadership Team at VU is sponsoring February Family Fun Days to encourage parents to spend time with their children.
Read MoreRecital to feature Soviet saxophone music
January 18th, 2006 — Saxophone music by Soviet composers will be featured in a Jan. 29 concert at Valpo's Center for the Arts.
Read MorePanel to discuss use of military force
January 18th, 2006 — Col. Robert Killebrew, a leading expert on national defense issues, and Valpo faculty will discuss the role of the U.S. military during a Jan. 30 event on campus.
Read MoreChinese New Year celebration features traditional music
January 18th, 2006 — The campus community will celebrate the Year of the Dog on Jan. 28 with a traditional Chinese dinner and music performances.
Read MoreWinners of MLK art contest announced
January 17th, 2006 — Four high school students in Northwest Indiana have been named winners of Valpo's MLK Young Aspiring Artist Contest.
Read MoreAlumnus to talk about Mars mission
January 17th, 2006 — A Valpo alumnus who is one of the leaders of NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter mission will discuss the project during a Jan. 25 talk on campus.
Read MoreConcert to celebrate Mozart's 250th birthday
January 16th, 2006 —
Read More'Dun Cow' set for New York premiere
January 16th, 2006 — A musical adaptation of Professor Walt Wangerin's award-winning "The Book of the Dun Cow" will have its off-Broadway premiere in February.
Read MoreMalls, shopping subject of course and upcoming lecture
January 13th, 2006 — Students in an honors college class are exploring consumerism in America this semester, with the author of "One Nation Under Goods" coming to campus for a Jan. 26 lecture.
Read MoreStudents to perform senior recital
January 13th, 2006 — Soprano Karen Rockett and pianist Benjamin Krause will perform their senior recital on Jan. 28 at the VU Center for the Arts.
Read MoreFaculty recital features works for bassoon
January 12th, 2006 — Adjunct instructor in music Steven Ingle will perform a Jan. 23 recital at VU's Center for the Arts.
Read MoreMathematics professor to serve as China Center director
January 12th, 2006 — Dr. Gregory Hume, an authority on the science of learning, will serve as resident director of Valpo's Hangzhou Study Center next fall.
Read MoreSeries opens with discussion of origins of the universe
January 11th, 2006 — An alumnus who is one of the world's leading experts in superstring theory - which unifies all forces in nature - will open Christ College's spring Symposium series with a Jan. 19 talk.
Read MoreMLK activities to celebrate diversity, promote understanding
January 10th, 2006 — Valpo's week-long celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day begins Jan. 12 and will feature an address by civil rights advocate Carl Mack, gospel choirs from throughout the region and more.
Read MoreChorale to perform in nine states during tour
January 10th, 2006 — The Valpo Chorale will perform in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Maryland, North Carolina, Georgia, Indiana and Washington, D.C., during its spring tour.
Read MoreEngineering dean's company leading technology advances
January 9th, 2006 — Innovation is a key driver of the economy, says Valpo engineering dean Kraig Olejniczak, founder of a company that's leading advances in electronics designed for high-temperature environments.
Read MoreSeniors program to feature regional historian
January 9th, 2006 — The author of "Calumet Beginnings" will discuss the history of the region from the end of the Ice Age through the present day during a Jan. 23 talk at Valpo.
Read MoreBach weekend to celebrate composer
January 6th, 2006 — The second annual Bach Weekend at Valpo will include a variety of performances and lectures focusing on the composer's time working in Weimar.
Read MoreMiddle, high school art featured in MLK exhibit
January 6th, 2006 — Artwork representing the life and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be displayed at Valpo's Center for the Arts as part of the annual MLK Celebration.
Read MoreUniversity to host 'Lutheran Night' at basketball game
January 6th, 2006 — Lutheran congregations and schools in Northwest Indiana are invited to join for fellowship and help raise money for Rebuilding the Breach Ministries at the Feb. 4 Crusaders game.
Read MoreBand director to be honored by music educators
January 5th, 2006 — Dr. Jeff Doebler, director of bands and music education at Valpo, will be honored for his contributions to improving music education by the Indiana Music Educators Association.
Read MoreLast call for free smoke detectors
January 5th, 2006 — The deadline for Valparaiso residents to have a free smoke detector installed in their house or apartment is January 12.
Read MoreHost families needed for international students
January 5th, 2006 — Valparaiso residents are sought to host international students enrolled in the Interlink Language Center at Valpo.
Read MoreMichigan alumni, friends invited to pre-game reception
January 4th, 2006 — Alumni and friends living in Southeast Michigan are invited to watch men's Crusader basketball team take on Oakland University on Jan. 26.
Read MorePolitical science professor honored with MLK Award
January 4th, 2006 — Dr. James Kingsland will be honored as the 11th recipient of Valpo's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award, given in recognition of outstanding contributions to diversity on campus and in the community.
Read MoreConcert band to tour Indiana, Illinois
January 3rd, 2006 — This year's Chamber Concert Band spring tour will include a featured performance at the Indiana Music Educators Association convention and a Sousa concert at the Indiana State House.
Read MoreParish nursing course offered this spring
December 23rd, 2005 — A six-week introductory course in parish nursing will be offered by Valpo's College of Nursing March 25 to May 6.
Read MoreFaculty, staff speakers guide now available online
December 23rd, 2005 — Valpo's Speakers Bureau, featuring more than 130 faculty and staff experts, will now available of the Web.
Read MoreStudents win undergraduate research grants
December 22nd, 2005 — Nine students have won grants supporting their research on solar fuel cells, amphibian embryos, the relationship between self-focus and suggestibility and more.
Read MoreGaze at stars, planets during Observatory open houses
December 22nd, 2005 — Valpo's Department of Physics and Astronomy is sponsoring seven public open houses during the spring semester to view the moon, planets, galaxies and other celestial bodies.
Read MoreChristopher Center wins fourth award
December 21st, 2005 — Valpo's Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources has been honored by an association of Illinois engineering companies in recognition of its engineering excellence.
Read MoreProfessor explores smallest particles in universe
December 21st, 2005 — Valpo physics professor Dr. Donald Koetke has been doing research on the nature of the tiniest building blocks of the universe for almost 40 years with the help of his students.
Read MoreCivil rights advocate to give MLK Day keynote address
December 21st, 2005 — Valpo's annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration on Jan. 16 will feature civil rights advocate and professional engineer Carl Mack.
Read MoreVirtual reality open houses return in January
December 20th, 2005 — Three-dimensional anatomy models, 12-foot high DNA molecules and 3D Pong are a few of the things the public can observe at Valpo's virtual reality laboratory this spring.
Read MoreNursing professor strives to improve kids' health
December 20th, 2005 — With childhood obesity reaching alarming levels in the U.S., nursing professor Amy Cory is taking a leading role in Indiana's efforts to improve the health of young people.
Read MoreSummer research grants awarded to faculty
December 20th, 2005 — Seven professors will explore game theory, plant reproduction, poet Walt Whitman and other subjects with grants from Valpo's Committee on Creative Work and Research.
Read MoreTheatre production to be showcased at festival
December 19th, 2005 — Valpo's fall production "Side by Side by Sondheim" has been selected as a Showcase Production and will be performed at the regional American College Theatre Festival in January.
Read MoreSeniors programs to start in January
December 19th, 2005 — A learning group for senior citizens will host discussions on Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" and the history of the Calumet region during its spring programs.
Read MoreBooks & Coffee discussions begin in January
December 16th, 2005 — A discussion of "The Painted Drum" by Louise Erdrich will kick off Valpo's 2006 Books and Coffee series.
Read MoreStudent radio station wins national awards
December 16th, 2005 — The University's student radio station, WVUR 95.1 FM, has won two awards for excellence in the national Communicator Award Audio Competition.
Read MoreExhibits to feature the steel industry, American homes
December 16th, 2005 — The exhibitions "Steel" and "Personal Spaces: Details of American Homes" will open at Valpo's Brauer Museum of Art on January 20.
Read MoreChristmas Concert broadcast throughout country
December 15th, 2005 — Valpo's Christmas Concert will be broadcast on more than 50 radio stations across the country and overseas through Dec. 29, with online streaming available at several stations.
Read MoreLaw school alumna, former professor to serve as state senator
December 15th, 2005 — Karen Tallian, a graduate of Valpo's School of Law, was recently sworn in as a state senator and will represent portions of Northwest Indiana.
Read MoreAlumna elected to board of Revlon
December 15th, 2005 — Alumna Kathi P. Seifert has been elected to the Board of Directors of global cosmetics and personal care products company Revlon.
Read MoreStudent completes homeland security internship
December 13th, 2005 — After completing an internship with the Department of Homeland Security last summer, Caleb Sancken of Tolono, Ill., is interested in using his engineering skills to design search and rescue robots.
Read MoreFall/winter edition of online poetry magazine available
December 9th, 2005 — The newest edition of the Valparaiso Poetry Review is now online and features the works of acclaimed New York poet Kevin Pilkington.
Read MoreCoors names alumnus chief legal officer and group VP
December 8th, 2005 — Alumnus N. Cornell Boggs III, a member of Valpo's Board of Directors, has been named chief legal officer and group vice president of Coors Brewing Company.
Read MoreUniversity to honor Dr. King's legacy with Service Day
December 8th, 2005 — Students, faculty and staff will volunteer their time to serve others during a Jan. 14 Service Day that is planned as part of Valpo's 2006 MLK Day Celebration.
Read MoreStudent artwork featured in Dec. 11 show
December 7th, 2005 — Valpo art students will display their paintings, drawings, photography, sculpture and graphic designs at a Dec. 11 "Open Studios" reception.
Read MoreHoliday hours set for Brauer Museum
December 7th, 2005 — Valpo's Brauer Museum of Art will be closed for a week beginning Dec. 24 and has reduced hours in effect during the semester break beginning Dec. 13.
Read MoreEngineering students prepare construction bids
December 6th, 2005 — A class of Valpo civil engineering students will find out this week how their bids for a construction project in Nevada stack up to those prepared by professional engineers.
Read MoreHandbell choir to perform Christmas music
December 6th, 2005 — Valpo's Handbell Choir will perform religious and secular music of the Christmas season during its annual Christmas Concert on Dec. 11.
Read MoreTheology professor offers reflection in new book
December 5th, 2005 — Valpo professor emeritus of theology Karl Lutze will read from his new book "... a lot on my mind, Lord!" during a Dec. 8 reception on campus.
Read MoreFinal astronomy open house of semester Dec. 9
December 5th, 2005 — The public is invited to view the moon, planets, star clusters and galaxies through Valpo's computer-controlled telescope during a Dec. 9 open house.
Read MoreUniversity, community figures to participate in Advent Vespers
December 5th, 2005 — The University will celebrate Advent Christmas Vespers this Friday, Dec. 9, in the Chapel of the Resurrection.
Read MoreGospel Choir to perform winter concert
December 2nd, 2005 — The Valpo Gospel Choir will perform its winter concert, "Singing Glory be to Jesus," at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 in the Center for the Arts.
Read MoreAlumni, friends invited to Charlotte basketball game, reception
December 2nd, 2005 — A reception for Valpo fans will take place Dec. 10 prior to the Crusaders game versus the University of North Carolina-Charlotte.
Read MoreWangerin pens novel on life of Jesus
December 1st, 2005 — "Jesus: A Novel" is the latest book by award-winning writer Walt Wangerin Jr., Jochum University professor at Valpo.
Read MoreFirst prize awarded in honor of professor emeritus
December 1st, 2005 — A new prize created in honor of Dr. Arlin G. Meyer, the first director of the national Lilly Fellows Program and a professor emeritus of English, was awarded to a nationally-acclaimed poet.
Read MoreTwo to receive honorary degrees
November 30th, 2005 — Mid-year commencement ceremonies on Dec. 11 will include the awarding of honorary degrees to an award-winning historian and a Valpo alumnus who has been a professional baseball player and coach.
Read MoreGallery Talk to focus on collage
November 30th, 2005 — A mixed media collage by influential Chicago artists Vera Klement will be the subject of a Dec. 7 Gallery Talk at Valpo's Brauer Museum of Art.
Read MoreRegistration underway for spring semester
November 29th, 2005 — Valpo's Graduate Division and College of Adult Scholars are registering students for the spring semester, which begins January 11.
Read MoreProfessor teaching, conducting research in Egypt
November 29th, 2005 — Valpo professor Dr. Nelly Van Doorn-Harder, a leading scholar of Muslim-Christian relations, is teaching and conducting research in Egypt this fall.
Read MoreConcert features Wangerin Christmas lyrics
November 28th, 2005 — Valpo's Christmas Concert this weekend will feature the premiere of "Convulsions in the Heavens," with lyrics by Walt Wangerin Jr. and music by Dennis Friesen-Carper.
Read MoreChorale to perform Tuesday on Chicago radio station
November 28th, 2005 — The Valpo Chorale, one of the nation's premier Lutheran collegiate choirs, will perform live on Chicago classical radio station WFMT 98.7 Tuesday, Nov. 29, between 4 and 5 p.m.
Read MoreEngineering prof helps design innovative knee implant
November 22nd, 2005 — Engineering instructor Ross Mack has helped design a partial knee replacement that recently won a technology competition.
Read MoreJulefest features sounds of the season
November 22nd, 2005 — Traditional Christmas songs will be performed by Valpo's Luce Concert Band and University/Community Concert Band at the Dec. 4 Julefest concert.
Read MoreLaw students place fourth in international competition
November 21st, 2005 — A team of Valpo law students placed fourth in the American Bar Association's Regional Negotiation Competition.
Read MoreHoliday basket auction to benefit Kenya project
November 21st, 2005 — The University's chapter of Engineers Without Border will hold a Dec. 10 basket auction to raise money for its upcoming engineering project in Kenya.
Read MoreEthics team debates organ donation, workplace speech
November 18th, 2005 — Valpo's ethics team will participate in the National Ethics Bowl in March after placing 11th in a regional competition earlier in November.
Read MoreProduction features student actors, directors
November 18th, 2005 — The Valpo Acting-Directing Showcase on Dec. 3 will feature scenes from plays by Anton Chekov, Edward Albee, Neil Simon and Arthur Miller.
Read MoreStudents organize Fair Trade Fair
November 17th, 2005 — A Nov. 30 coffeehouse concert featuring a speaker from fair trade coffee company Pura Vida will kick off Valpo's Fair Trade Fair.
Read MoreProfessors receive grants for teaching, travel
November 16th, 2005 — The University has awarded 10 grants to professors for classroom equipment, presentation of their research and other activities to enhance teaching at Valpo.
Read MoreChristmas Concert to feature music premiere
November 16th, 2005 — This year's Christmas Concert will include the premiere of "Festival Variations," written by Valpo alumna and music instructor Karen Olson for the Chamber Concert Band.
Read MorePresident Harre to be honored by Wheat Ridge Ministries
November 15th, 2005 — Dr. Harre will receive Wheat Ridge Ministries' 2006 "Seeds of Hope" Award in recognitionof his exemplary dedication to serving in a ministry of health, hope and healing.
Read MoreAdvent Vespers to be celebrated Dec. 9
November 15th, 2005 — An annual service of music and readings, Valpo's Advent Vespers is a traditional campus celebration that will take place at 8 and 11 p.m. on Dec. 9 in the Chapel of the Resurrection.
Read MoreUniversity honored by Indiana Society of Chicago
November 14th, 2005 — The Indiana Society of Chicago will honor Valpo at its 100th anniversary dinner on Dec. 3 in Chicago.
Read MoreAlumni, friends invited to join Valpo Voyages
November 14th, 2005 — The University's faculty will lead field study courses to Alaska's glaciers, Hawaiian volcanoes and Greece during 2006.
Read MoreUniversity honored in communication competition
November 14th, 2005 — Valpo's Electronic Information Services and library staffs won three awards in a computing services competition earlier this month.
Read MoreNursing students present research at international conference
November 11th, 2005 — Sarah Cottrell of Alexandria, Va., and Liz Eischer of St. Louis presented their research on the benefits of undergraduate research at an international nursing convention on Tuesday, Nov. 15.
Read MoreUniversity among Fulbright leaders for second year
November 11th, 2005 — Over the past two years, Valpo is tied for second among master's level universities in the United States in producing winners of prestigious Fulbright awards for international study and research.
Read MoreInformation technology director honored by peers
November 11th, 2005 — Valpo's executive director of electronic information services, Dr. Mike Yohe, has received one of the most prestigious honors awarded by his professional peers.
Read MoreAlumni invited to dessert reception prior to concert
November 10th, 2005 — Prior to the Dec. 3 performance of Valpo's annual Christmas Concert, a dessert reception will be held on campus.
Read MoreMilwaukee alumni, friends invited to pre-game gathering
November 10th, 2005 — Alumni and friends are invited to a Dec. 7 gathering in Milwaukee prior to the Crusaders basketball game versus Marquette University.
Read MoreWidow of Chicago artist to give Gallery Talk
November 10th, 2005 — The life and artwork of influential Chicago artist Robert Erickson will be discussed by the artist's widow during a Nov. 16 Gallery Talk at Brauer Museum of Art.
Read MoreLecture to consider Protestant amnesia
November 9th, 2005 — Theologian Dr. Michael G. Cartwright will present “The Problem of Amnesia in Contemporary Protestant Spirituality” at Valpo's annual Miller Lecture on Nov. 15.
Read More'Eyes Wide Open' installation to be displayed Saturday
November 9th, 2005 — The traveling installation "Eyes Wide Open," a memorial to the human cost of war, will be displayed this Saturday at Valpo's Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources.
Read MoreStudent guitar recital set for Nov. 11
November 8th, 2005 — Junior music performance major Jeff Zampillo will perform classical guitar music during a Nov. 11 recital.
Read MoreGospel Fest celebration features song, dance
November 8th, 2005 — Gospel music and dance groups will perform during Valpo's Gospel Fest celebration Nov. 12 and 13 in the Chapel of the Resurrection.
Read MoreEducation department sends students overseas
November 7th, 2005 — Education major Shana Heller is completing her student teaching semester at Hong Kong International School this fall.
Read MoreJazz band performs tribute to long-time supporter
November 4th, 2005 — Valpo's Jazz Band will honor the late Lorrayne "Sugar" Banghart during a Nov. 8 concert at the Center for the Arts.
Read MoreFaculty awarded research grants
November 4th, 2005 — Four Valpo professors have won grants to support their research on the smoking patterns of pregnant women, American political rhetoric and depression.
Read MoreFestival of Voices to benefit Hilltop House
November 3rd, 2005 — Diverse musicians from across Northwest Indiana will perform during the Nov. 13 Festival of Voices.
Read MoreProfessor explores gender in Japanese comics
November 3rd, 2005 — Valpo professor Jennifer Prough is studying Japanese comics, known as manga, and what they say about changing gender roles in that nation.
Read MoreFaculty recital features new compositions
November 2nd, 2005 — A Nov. 10 recital will feature new compositions by Valpo music faculty member Karen Olson as well as Howard Frazin and Shih-Hui Chen.
Read MoreInternational open house held Nov. 15
November 2nd, 2005 — The public is invited to attend an open house that will feature international music, food, photographs and information about Valpo's international study opportunities.
Read MoreCommunity invited to participate in Draw-a-Thon
November 1st, 2005 — Valpo art faculty will lead a series of workshops on alternative drawing processes during the Nov. 11 Draw-a-Thon.
Read MorePeace & Justice Symposium explores social change
November 1st, 2005 — The fourth annual Valpo Peace & Justice Symposium on Nov. 12 will feature keynote speaker Nancy Vaidik of the Indiana Court of Appeals.
Read MorePro-life speaker to talk at law school
October 31st, 2005 — The vice president of Democrats for Life of America will speak at Valpo's School of Law on Nov. 1.
Read MoreEngineering honor society wins chapter award
October 31st, 2005 — Valpo's chapter of Tau Beta Pi was one of only 30 in the country to receive the Chapter Project Award in recognition of its excellent projects during the 2004-2005 academic year.
Read MoreValpo alumni invited to fall, winter events
October 28th, 2005 — Alumni and friends in the Fort Wayne area are invited to gather to support the Crusader men's and women's basketball teams.
Read MoreSeniors programs include NIPSCO president
October 28th, 2005 — The Valpo Organization for Learning and Teaching Seniors will hear from the president of NIPSCO and a police canine patrol during November.
Read MoreValpo joins ecological research institute
October 27th, 2005 — Students will have access to hands-on research and learning opportunities at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, a biological field station in southwestern Michigan.
Read MoreSamosas, music and more at Asian-Indian 'Festival of Lights'
October 27th, 2005 — Traditional Indian foods, music and dancing will be part of Valpo's Nov. 5 celebration of the Indian New Year.
Read MoreAlumni, friends invited to Big Apple gathering
October 27th, 2005 — The Valpo Club of New York and New Jersey will host a Nov. 17 gathering at Turtle Bay Grill and Lounge in New York City.
Read MoreBuilding design cited by Chicago architects
October 27th, 2005 — The Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources has been honored in the annual Design Excellence Award competition of the American Institute of Architects' Chicago chapter.
Read MoreSpeakers to discuss genocide in Rwanda
October 26th, 2005 — Journalist Philip Gourevitch and activist Bonnie Abaunza will discuss the 1994 genocide during seperate talks on Nov. 3 and Nov. 9 at Valpo.
Read MoreStudent to perform Nov. 5 organ recital
October 26th, 2005 — Junior John Allegar, a church music major and dean of Valpo's chapter of the American Guild of Organists, will perform at the Chapel of the Resurrection.
Read MoreChamber trio to perform Nov. 6
October 25th, 2005 — The Castillon Piano Trio will perform Nov. 6.
Read MoreMaster's program to develop engineering leaders
October 25th, 2005 — The new master's of engineering management program at Valpo will equip engineers with the skills they need to assume leadership roles.
Read MoreResearch aims to boost crop production
October 24th, 2005 — Valpo biology professor Dr. Robert Swanson has won a National Science Foundation grant to examine the genetic makeup of a common weed as part of a research project to increase crop yields.
Read MoreStudents ease hunger through Project Peanut Butter
October 24th, 2005 — Last spring's World Relief Campaign at Valpo has been a success, with hundreds of malnourished children in the African nation of Malawi benefitting from the efforts of students.
Read MoreMBA program named one of best-administered in U.S.
October 21st, 2005 — Valpo's MBA program has been cited by Princeton Review for its administration, incorporating ethics into coursework and having professors with real-world experience.
Read MoreBands battle for recording session Nov. 3-4
October 21st, 2005 — Bands led by Valpo students will compete for a professional recording session Nov. 3-4 during the fifth annual Battle of the Bands.
Read MoreStudents to get course in business etiquette
October 20th, 2005 — Valpo students will get tips from one of the nation's premier experts on business etiquette during an Oct. 25 presentation and dinner.
Read MoreSpeaker to discuss Western-Muslim relations
October 20th, 2005 — An expert on U.S. security interests at the Center for Strategic and International Studies will speak at Valpo during an Oct. 24 town hall discussion.
Read MoreMusic of Stephen Sondheim featured in production
October 20th, 2005 — "Side by Side by Sondheim," featuring songs from some of the Broadway master's best-known musicals, will open at Valpo on November 4.
Read MoreAlumna nominated for National Book Award
October 19th, 2005 — René Steinke, Class of 1986, is a finalist for the prestigious National Book Award for her historical novel "Holy Skirts."
Read MoreConversations Project to begin Nov. 1
October 19th, 2005 — The Valpo Conversations Project will feature discussions on the role of the military today, lessons from Katrina and public behavior.
Read MoreStudents place third in Indiana CPA competition
October 18th, 2005 — Four Valpo accounting students placed third in the Indiana CPA Society Case Competition last week, the fifth time in six years the University's team made the finals.
Read MoreParents, siblings to visit campus for Family Weekend
October 18th, 2005 — The University will celebrate Family Weekend Oct. 28-30 with a variety of athletic events, workshops, concerts and a dinner with President Alan Harre.
Read MoreChristmas Concert features 'Nutcracker,' seasonal music
October 17th, 2005 — Valpo will celebrate the holiday season with its annual Christmas Concert featuring the Symphony Orchestra, Chorale and Chamber Concert Band on Dec. 2 and 3 in the Chapel of the Resurrection.
Read MoreInstructional services coordinator joins staff
October 14th, 2005 — A new staff member has joined Valpo's Electronic Information Services staff.
Read MoreElementary schools get language help from students
October 14th, 2005 — Two dozen Valpo students studying Spanish, French and German are helping teach the languages to children at local elementary schools.
Read MoreBand concerts to be held Oct. 28-29
October 13th, 2005 — Valpo's Chamber Concert Band, Luce Concert Band and Community/University Band will perform at the Chapel of the Resurrection Oct. 28 and 29.
Read MoreUniversity, church choirs to participate in hymn festival
October 13th, 2005 — Valpo's Reformation Hymn Festival on Oct. 30 will feature the Chapel of the Resurrection's Kantorei choir and choirs from local Lutheran churches.
Read MorePhotography of Celaya, Erickson featured in exhibits
October 12th, 2005 — Brauer Museum of Art will host exhibitions featuring Cuban photographer Enrique Martinez Celaya and late Chicago artist Robert Erickson Oct. 28 through Jan. 8.
Read MoreArchaeology lecture series begins with Nero's wives
October 12th, 2005 — An annual Archaeology Institute of America lecture series at Valpo begins Oct. 25 with the presentation "The Incredible, Vanishing Wives of Nero."
Read MoreFaculty, staff speakers guide available
October 11th, 2005 — The 2005-2006 edition of Valpo's Speakers Bureau, featuring more than 130 faculty and staff experts, is now available from the Office of University Relations.
Read MoreCadet program opens eyes to careers in teaching
October 11th, 2005 — High school students in Valpo's "Teaching Cadets" program are exploring careers in education while gaining college credit.
Read MoreFaculty Jazz Trio to perform with guest artists
October 10th, 2005 — Valpo's Faculty Jazz Trio will perform Oct. 26 with guest artists Trent Kynaston, tenor saxophone, and Jim Cooper, vibraphone, in the Center for the Arts.
Read MoreLaw panel to discuss Rehnquist's legacy
October 10th, 2005 — The legacy of the Rehnquist Court will be discussed during an Oct. 19 panel presentation at Valpo's School of Law.
Read MoreGerman film festival begins Oct. 12
October 7th, 2005 — Some of the most influential films produced by East Germany's state-run movie studio will be shown at Valpo's Kade-Duesenberg German House and Cultural beginning Wednesday, Oct. 12.
Read MoreEducational forum explores Katrina's impact
October 7th, 2005 — Valpo faculty members and Northwest Indiana reporters and photographers who visited areas devasted by Hurricane Katrina will speak at an educational forum Thursday, Oct. 13.
Read MoreFormer tobacco researcher to speak on campus
October 7th, 2005 — A former Philip Morris researcher will discuss tobacco industry research into the addictiveness of nicotine during an Oct. 11 presentation.
Read MoreProfessor, students to discuss former presidential home
October 7th, 2005 — Linwood House, the former home of Valpo's presidents, will be discussed during the Oct. 13 Christ College Symposium.
Read MoreUniversity hosts Homecoming lectures
October 6th, 2005 — Lectures to be held Homecoming Weekend include a discussion of the intersection between religion and politics in America.
Read MoreGuild awards grants, honors members
October 6th, 2005 — Campus departments and student organizations will receive more than $34,000 in grants this year thanks to the generosity of the Valpo Guild.
Read MoreLecture to discuss international tort law
October 5th, 2005 — Distinguished legal scholar Dr. G. Edward White will present the annual Monsanto Lecture on Oct 20 at Valpo's School of Law.
Read MoreLaw school listed in Princeton Review guide
October 5th, 2005 — Valpo's School of Law has been cited for its academic quality, externship and clerkship opportunities and quality of student life in Princeton Review's "The Best 159 Law Schools."
Read MoreAward-winning poet to present Oct. 12 reading
October 4th, 2005 — Dr. Catherine Tufariello, the award-winning author of "Keeping My Name," will read from her recent works Oct. 12 as part of Valpo's Wordfest celebration.
Read MoreUniversity offers math course for gifted high school students
October 3rd, 2005 — Northwest Indiana high school students can explore cutting edge topics in mathematics while earning college credit in a new course offered by Valpo.
Read MoreUniversity opens sports law clinic
October 3rd, 2005 — Valpo's School of Law has opened the nation's first legal clinic dedicated to providing free legal assistance to those involved in amateur sports.
Read MoreNative American Festival features artists from across the U.S.
October 3rd, 2005 — Valpo's fifth annual Native American Festival Oct. 15 and 16 will include an art exhibition and demonstrations as well as a concert with acclaimed Cherokee flautist Douglas Blue Feather.
Read MoreMBA open houses scheduled
September 30th, 2005 — Four open houses for professionals and students interested in Valpo's MBA program will be held this October and November.
Read MoreMaster's program in Chinese studies launched
September 30th, 2005 — A new graduate program will help meet the growing need for professionals fluent in the Chinese language who understand the nation's culture and business climate.
Read MoreStudent bridge to be dedicated at Homecoming
September 30th, 2005 — The historic Valpo Student Bridge will be dedicated Saturday, Oct. 8, as part of Homecoming Weekend festivities.
Read MoreLaw clinic accepting new cases
September 29th, 2005 — Valpo's Law Clinic is currently accepting new clients from Northwest Indiana who cannot afford legal representation.
Read MoreFormer student remembered through prayer labyrinth
September 29th, 2005 — A prayer labyrinth adjacent to Valpo's Chapel of the Resurrection will be dedicated during a Homecoming Weekend worship service on Oct. 9.
Read MoreLilly Endowment extends support for faith and vocation program
September 28th, 2005 — Valpo has received a $500,000 grant from Lilly Endowment for its Project on Theological Exploration of Vocation, which encourages students to consider their faith commitment in their careers.
Read MoreAlumni, faculty to be honored during Homecoming
September 28th, 2005 — Valpo alumni and a faculty member will be honored for their service to the University, professional accomplishments and service to others during Homecoming weekend.
Read MoreProfessor of sell New Orleans prints for hurricane relief
September 28th, 2005 — Art professor Aimee Tomasek will sell prints of photographs she has taken in New Orleans during an Oct. 8 sale to raise money for Lutheran High School of New Orleans.
Read MoreWangerin to present Youth and Family Lecture
September 27th, 2005 — Award-winning author Walt Wangerin Jr., Jochum university professor, will present the Youth and Family Lecture Oct. 7 as part of Valpo's Homecoming activities.
Read MoreOrchestra to perform Schubert, Mozart and more
September 27th, 2005 — Valpo's Symphony Orchestra will perform Franz Schubert's Symphony No. 8 and other works by classical and modern masters during an Oct. 15 concert.
Read MoreAlumna to develop search engine
September 27th, 2005 — Dr. Barbara Ann Kipfer, a lexicographer and linguist who graduated from Valpo in 1978, will develop concent for the answer-based search engine Answers.com.
Read MoreAstronomer to discuss killer asteroids
September 23rd, 2005 — An astronomer searching for asteroids and comets on a collision course with Earth will present the annual Kress Lecture on Oct. 6.
Read MoreUniversity to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 6-9
September 23rd, 2005 — Alumni will be welcomed back to campus with a series of sporting events, concerts, reunions and a theatre production during Homecoming 2005.
Read MoreLaw students to spend semester helping hurricane victims
September 23rd, 2005 — Two Valpo law students are taking a break from their studies to work as disaster relief volunteers with the Red Cross.
Read MoreArtists to discuss sculptures, portraits
September 22nd, 2005 — Artists Theodore and Catherine Prescott will discuss their work, currently on display at Valpo's Brauer Museum of Art, during a Sept. 29 talk on campus.
Read MoreRecital features faculty oboist
September 22nd, 2005 — Jennet Ingle will perform works for oboe and English horn during an Oct. 4 recital.
Read MoreLost Bach aria to receive Midwest premiere
September 21st, 2005 — An aria composed by J.S. Bach that was recovered in May after being lost for nearly three centuries will receive its Midwest premiere Oct. 9 at Valpo.
Read MoreHobart resident wins 'Realizing the Dream' award
September 21st, 2005 — A Valpo sophomore has won the 2005 Realizing the Dream Award.
Read MoreAlumna anchors Pennsylvania television station
September 21st, 2005 — Valpo alumni Sara Burget is well-known in central Pennsylvania as morning anchor of WJAC-TV in Johnstown.
Read MoreHost families needed for international students
September 20th, 2005 — Families in the Valparaiso area may serve as hosts for international students studying at the Interlink Language Center at Valpo.
Read MoreConcert celebrates American choral music
September 19th, 2005 — The Chorale will perform choral works by Aaron Copland, Randall Thompson, Valpo alumnus Frank Ferko and others during an Oct. 8 concert in the Chapel of the Resurrection.
Read MoreAdmission office hires technology director
September 19th, 2005 — Laura Smous has been named director of technology in Valpo's Office of Admission, Financial Aid and Marketing.
Read MoreBenefit concert features distinguished Chinese tenor
September 19th, 2005 — Yan Sheng Min, one of China's most distinguished tenors, will perform during an Oct. 2 concert to raise scholarship funds for students in Chinese studies.
Read MoreMBA program continues growth
September 19th, 2005 — Despite a downturn nationwide in the number of students pursuing an MBA, Valpo continues to attract more new students into its program emphasizing values-based leadership
Read MoreFaculty member honored for contributions to nursing
September 16th, 2005 — Dr. Kristen Mauk, a leading expert on post-stroke rehabilitation, has received the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses' 2005 Distinguished Service Award.
Read MoreEnglish as second language instructors needed
September 16th, 2005 — The Interlink Language Center at Valpo is seeking English teachers and tutors for international students enrolled in the program.
Read MoreStudents return from summer research in Germany
September 15th, 2005 — Valpo students Deborah Steffen and Danielle Nunnelly worked on science research projects in Germany this summer after winning scholarships from the German Academic Exchange Service.
Read MoreAccreditation renewed for engineering programs
September 15th, 2005 — Academic programs offered in the College of Engineering have been reaccredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET Inc.
Read MoreTobacco educator named public health fellow
September 15th, 2005 — The coordinator for the Tobacco Education and Prevention Coalition at Valpo will participate in a year-long public health leadership training program.
Read MoreAlumna wins national history educator award
September 14th, 2005 — Valpo alumna Helene Debelak, co-founder of the Birchwood School in Cleveland, has won the 2005 Outstanding History Educator Award.
Read MoreRecital features organ, piano
September 14th, 2005 — Music professors Dr. Lorraine Brugh and Dr. Joseph Bognar will perform Sept. 25 in Valpo's Chapel of the Resurrection.
Read MoreWordfest to feature Midwest writers
September 13th, 2005 — Valpo's annual celebration of literature will begin Sept. 22, when award-winning poet Mark Conway will read his recent work at the Center for the Arts.
Read MoreTwo new staff welcomed to Valpo
September 13th, 2005 — New staff have joined the Office of University Relations and Office of Institutional Advancement.
Read MoreEducation superintendent to speak at conference
September 12th, 2005 — Indiana's top education official will be among those attending Valpo's Autumn Harvest Conference for middle school educators in October.
Read More'The Crucible' honors playwright Arthur Miller
September 12th, 2005 — One of the most influential plays in modern American theatre, 'The Crucible' will premiere at Valpo's Center for the Arts on Oct. 7.
Read MoreProfessor helps lead Renewing Worship project
September 9th, 2005 — Dr. Lorraine Brugh, Valpo's Kruse organ fellow, has played a key role in developing a new generation of worship practices and resources for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Read MoreAlumni return as recruiters at Career Fair
September 9th, 2005 — More than 30 Valpo alumni will return to campus Sept. 16 to represent their employers at the University's annual Career Fair.
Read MoreUniversity organizes hurricane relief efforts
September 8th, 2005 — Valpo students, faculty and staff are organizing a variety of activities to raise funds that will support victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Read MoreChamber Concert Band announces season lineup
September 8th, 2005 — A tribute to a long-time member of Valpo's music faculty and the music of John Phillip Sousa will highlight the ensemble's 2005-2006 season.
Read MoreAlumni invited to pre-game tailgate
September 8th, 2005 — Valpo alumni and friends in the Indianapolis area are invited to a tailgate party on Oct. 15, prior to the Crusaders' football game against Butler.
Read MoreHispanic heritage celebrated throughout September
September 7th, 2005 — Hispanic Heritage Month will be celebrated during a Sept. 17 dinner featuring the band Chicago Samba and a Sept. 22 forum on stereotypes, reverse discrimination and other issues faced by Latinos.
Read MoreString bass players gather on campus Oct. 1
September 7th, 2005 — Valpo will host String Day for the fifth consecutive year, featuring guest instructor Michael Hovnanian, associate principal bass for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
Read MoreRenowned organist to perform Bach recital
September 6th, 2005 — Johannes Unger, organist at J.S. Bach's home church, St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, will perform at the Chapel of the Resurrection on Sept. 18.
Read MoreUniversity to observe Constitution Day
September 6th, 2005 — Valpo will celebrate the anniverary of the creation of the U.S. Constitution this month with a historical display and a new Web site with information about the Constitution.
Read MoreRegistration open for Homecoming Run
September 6th, 2005 — The Office of Alumni Relations is sponsoring this year's Valpo Homecoming 5K Fun Run/Walk, taking place Oct. 8 on campus.
Read MoreChorale announces 2005-2006 season
September 5th, 2005 — An Oct. 8 concert celebrating American choral music will kick-off the Valpo Chorale's season.
Read MoreCollege of Nursing, Hilltop partners in health care
September 5th, 2005 — Valpo's College of Nursing and the Hilltop Community Health Center work together to improve health care for underserved patients and offer students a chance to practice their skills.
Read MoreProfessor's photography features local farm
September 2nd, 2005 — A two-year photography project by art professor Aimee Tomasek that documents the life of a local farm family is now on display at a South Bend art gallery.
Read MoreBach Choir auditions set for Sept. 5
September 1st, 2005 — This year's Bach Institute season includes the performance of a recently discovered aria by J.S. Bach that was lost for nearly 300 years.
Read MoreFaculty to perform Sept. 17 recital
September 1st, 2005 — Pianist Dr. Joseph Bognar, flautist Cynthia Fudala and hornist John Schreckengost will perform at Valpo's Center for the Arts.
Read MoreSeniors programs include Mozart, candy making
September 1st, 2005 — A Valpo program for senior citizens will host programs on candy making and Mozart during the month of September.
Read MoreVirtual reality open houses scheduled for fall
August 31st, 2005 — Valpo's College of Engineering will host public open houses at its Scientific Visualization Laboratory twice a week this fall.
Read MoreStudents organize organ festival
August 31st, 2005 — Students in Valpo's American Guild of Organists will host a Sept. 12 Community Organists Festival in the Chapel of the Resurrection.
Read MoreSymphony season comes to finale in China
August 31st, 2005 — The Valpo Symphony Orchestra will travel to China and perform a series of concerts there at the end of its 2005-2006 season.
Read MoreArt department hosts Midwest landscape photography
August 30th, 2005 — "Constructed Landscapes," an exhibit of photographs of the Midwest's rural and urban landscape, is on display at Valpo's Strimbu Gallery in September.
Read MoreUniversity to host Engineers Without Borders conference
August 30th, 2005 — Valpo's Engineers Without Borders chapter will host a regional conference Sept. 23 and 24 for people interested in conducting engineering projects in disadvantaged communities around the world.
Read MoreCollege guide cites Valpo for academics, library
August 29th, 2005 — Valpo's academic excellence and new Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources were among the reasons the University was cited in "The Best 361 Colleges."
Read MoreProposals requested for Peace & Justice Symposium
August 29th, 2005 — Individuals and groups are invited to submit proposals for programs at Valpo's annual Peace & Justice Symposium in November.
Read MoreAssociate director appointed in admission office
August 29th, 2005 — Valpo has hired Melissa Beckwith of LaPorte to help develop communications to prospective students and their families.
Read MoreStudent participates in history scholars program
August 26th, 2005 — Senior history major Elizabeth Mikos participated in the intensive Gilder Lehrman History Scholars program this summer.
Read MoreChildhood theology research takes professor overseas
August 26th, 2005 — Dr. Marcia Bunge, a leading authority on theology and children, presented her research at an international conference in Norway this summer and will travel to another conference in London this fall.
Read MoreGrant to support prenatal education
August 25th, 2005 — A grant from the March of Dimes will support the College of Nursing's prenatal health showers for women in Northwest Indiana.
Read MoreIslamic perspectives on international law focus of lecture
August 25th, 2005 — A scholar of Islamic law and human rights will be featured at the Valpo School of Law's annual Indiana Supreme Court Lecture on Sept. 15.
Read MoreProfessor's travels, research to open Symposium series
August 24th, 2005 — Dr. David Morgan, one of the nation's foremost scholars of religion imagery, will discuss a research project that's taken him across the world during a Sept. 1 talk.
Read MoreCollege of Nursing awarded federal grant
August 23rd, 2005 — Valpo's College of Nursing has received a grant to provide financial assistance to students working towards a master's degree in nursing.
Read MoreAlumni invited to Wisconsin tailgate
August 23rd, 2005 — Valpo alumni and friends are invited to attend a Sept. 3 tailgate party in Milwaukee prior to a football game pitting the Crusaders against Wisconsin Lutheran College.
Read MoreMagazine again cites Valpo for excellence, value
August 19th, 2005 — For the 17th consecutive year, Valparaiso University has been identified as one of the Midwest’s top-ranked, master’s-level colleges and universities by U.S. News & World Report magazine.
Read MoreFaculty, staff to be recognized
August 17th, 2005 — Long-time employees and professors cited as distinguished teachers will be among those recognized during the University’s 77th annual Opening Convocation Tuesday.
Read MoreLilly Fellows honored for scholarship
August 17th, 2005 — Two of Valpo's Lilly Postdoctoral Teaching Fellows have won recognition for their scholarship with prestigious prizes from their doctoral programs.
Read MoreGallery Talks to focus on permanent collection works
August 12th, 2005 — Courtney Nelson, an art history and curatorial studies graduate student, will present four Gallery Talks during the fall on works from Brauer Museum's permanent collection.
Read MoreLaw professor wins faculty award
August 12th, 2005 — Valpo law professor JoEllen Lind has been named winner of the Distinguished Faculty Award in the School of Law.
Read MoreGerman coffee hours set for fall semester
August 10th, 2005 — German-speaking people are invited to practice their language skills Wednesdays this fall at Valpo's Kade-Duesenberg German House and Cultural Center.
Read MoreAdmission, advancement offices announce new staff
August 9th, 2005 — Valpo welcomes new staff members in its Office of Admission and Office of Institutional Advancement this fall.
Read MoreCampus to celebrate beginning of new year
August 9th, 2005 — Valpo's incoming freshmen and returning students will arrive on campus Aug. 20-21 for the start of the new academic year.
Read MoreNew faculty appointments announced
August 8th, 2005 — A mechanical engineering professor with extensive experience in industrial engineering and a native of Spain who specializes in literature of the Spanish Golden Age are joining Valpo's faculty.
Read MoreEducation professors get summer homework
August 5th, 2005 — Faculty in Valpo's Department of Education are reading a new book commissioned by the National Academy of Education as they strive to put the latest education research into practice.
Read MoreAstronomy fall open houses scheduled
August 4th, 2005 — A series of seven public open houses will be held during the fall semester at Valpo's Observatory, offering views of planets, star clusters and galaxies.
Read MoreFall registration open for graduate students, adult scholars
August 3rd, 2005 — Valpo's fall semester will begin Aug. 23, with a variety of courses open in its Graduate Division and its College of Adult Scholars.
Read MoreGraduates to enter Lutheran Volunteer Corps
August 3rd, 2005 — Three recent Valpo graduates will dedicate the coming year to serving others and building their faith as members of the Lutheran Volunteer Corps.
Read MoreOpening exhibition features artistic couple
August 2nd, 2005 — An exhibition of sculptures and portraits by Theodore and Catherine Prescott will open at Valpo's Brauer Museum of Art this Friday, Aug. 26.
Read MoreChallenge grant can reach $4.5 million
August 2nd, 2005 — Valpo has been awarded a challenge grant by Lilly Endowment Inc., worth as much as $4.5 million, that will support the renovation of historic Heritage Hall and operations of the Christopher Center.
Read MoreNew Web site offers resources to reduce tobacco use
July 29th, 2005 — The Tobacco Education & Prevention Coalition for Porter County, based at Valpo's College of Nursing, has a new Web site offering help to people who are looking to stop using tobacco.
Read MoreStudents continue to increase volunteer service
July 29th, 2005 — More than one-third of Valpo's students donated their time and raised money to support numerous philanthropic activities during the 2004-2005 academic year.
Read MoreSondheim tribute,
July 28th, 2005 — The University's 2005-2006 theatre season will include a tribute to Broadway master Stephen Sondheim, Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" and Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."
Read MoreNursing student prepares for Navy career
July 28th, 2005 — A Valpo nursing major from Alexandria, Va., will continue her family's three-generation military tradition when she joins the U.S. Navy Nurse Program.
Read MoreUniversity welcomes three new faculty members
July 28th, 2005 — A psychology professor who has done research on the psychological dimensions of spirituality is among the new faculty members being welcomed to campus.
Read MoreAlumni events planned for Chicagoland
July 27th, 2005 — Valpo alumni living in the Chicagoland area are invited to attend a variety of events during the next three months, including a play, horse racing and whirlyball.
Read MoreStudents lead watershed research project
July 26th, 2005 — Two students are leading a project to study water quality in the Valparaiso Chain of Lakes Watershed and help the area plan for the future.
Read MorePrograms planned for seniors in the fall
July 26th, 2005 — Candymaking, Mozart and police dogs are a few of the topics to be discussed by Valpo's Organization for Learning and Teaching Seniors this fall.
Read MoreUniversity announces new staff appointments
July 25th, 2005 — Dr. Bill Karpenko will rejoin Valpo's Office of Church Relations and Holly Simpson will join the Career Center as a career counselor.
Read MoreMaster's education program growing, moving into Cleveland
July 22nd, 2005 — Valpo's Lutheran Education Alliance with Parochial Schools program has admitted its largest class ever this summer and will place student-teachers in three Lutheran schools in Cleveland this fall.
Read MoreAlumna wins prestigious Cooke Scholarship
July 22nd, 2005 — Class of 2002 alumna Angela Ortloff Wanak will study international law and business and aims to become an advocate for human rights in Asia.
Read MoreUniversity announces incoming faculty
July 21st, 2005 — A business professor who has been involved in international marketing, a meteorology professor and a music instructor are among Valpo's new faculty members.
Read MoreLaw professor appointed to ethics commission
July 21st, 2005 — Gov. Mitch Daniels has appointed Valpo's Clare Nuechterlein, assistant professor of law, to a four-year term on the Indiana State Ethics Commission.
Read MoreSummer research projects presented on July 29
July 20th, 2005 — Students involved in summer research at Valpo will discuss their projects, including a water quality survey and a study of urban transportation networks, during a July 29 conference.
Read MorePaper co-authored by students to appear in math journal
July 20th, 2005 — A research paper authored by a Valpo mathematics professor and four current and former Valpo students has been published in the Journal of Discrete Mathematics.
Read MoreProfessor completes doctorate in literature
July 19th, 2005 — Haein Park, a visiting assistant professor of English, has earned her Ph.D. in literature from the University of California, San Diego.
Read MoreYoung thespians tackle 'Romeo & Juliet'
July 18th, 2005 — Nearly 60 Northwest Indiana teenagers are learning the art of acting as they prepare to perform Shakespeare's "Romeo & Juliet" for Valpo's Young Actors Shakespeare Workshop.
Read MoreBach season to include performance of lost aria
July 15th, 2005 — The 2005-2006 season of Valpo's Bach Institute, "Bach in Weimar," will include a performance of a recently discovered aria written by the composer nearly 300 years ago.
Read MoreSummer Send-offs to be held in Chicagoland, Northwest Indiana
July 14th, 2005 — Valpo will host Summer Send-offs for students, alumni, Guild members and their families Aug. 6 in Porter County, Ind., and Aug. 7 in Schaumburg, Ill.
Read MoreNew staff welcomed to Union, Career Center
July 13th, 2005 — Valpo has hired an internship coordinator in the Career Center and an assistant director of student activities in the Union.
Read MoreSummer Send-offs planned in New York, Florida
July 13th, 2005 — Valpo alumni and friends are invited to join current and incoming students for Summer Send-offs in New York and Florida in early August.
Read MoreSummer Send-offs planned for Chicago, Washington
July 12th, 2005 — Valpo Summer Send-offs for alumni and current and incoming students will be held Aug. 6 in Chicago and Aug. 7 in Washington, D.C.
Read MoreFinal summer concerts set for July 20 and 27
July 11th, 2005 — Valpo's University/Community Band will perform at Fairgrounds Park in Valparaiso and at the Porter County Expo Center later this month.
Read MoreInternational high school counselors to visit campus
July 11th, 2005 — Counselors from international schools in seven different countries will visit Valpo July 15-16 to learn more about the University and higher education in the U.S.
Read MoreSteel, photography and faith prominent in 2005-2006 art season
July 11th, 2005 — Valpo's Brauer Museum of Art will open its 2005-2006 season on Aug. 26 with two exhibitions featuring sculptures, portraits and digital prints.
Read MoreMusic students to participate in international festival
July 8th, 2005 — A violin duet written by a Valpo music student will receive its international premiere and another student will participate in the Stamford International Music Festival in England.
Read MoreSummer Send-off scheduled in Chicago suburb
July 8th, 2005 — Valpo alumni and students are invited to a July 31 barbecue in Mokena, Ill.
Read MoreCampus welcomes new faculty members
July 7th, 2005 — Joining the faculty this fall are a pastor who has done research on spirituality and counseling and a former Valpo honors student who has performed research on elementary particles.
Read MoreSummer send-offs planned in Northwest Indiana, Houston
July 7th, 2005 — Valpo alumni living in Houston and Lake County, Indiana, are invited to Summer Send-off Picnics.
Read MoreDean to serve on law school accreditation committee
July 6th, 2005 — Valpo School of Law Dean Jay Conison has been appointed to the American Bar Association's influential Accreditation Committee, which oversees the accreditation of U.S. law schools.
Read MoreSt. Louis alumni, students invited to July 31 picnic
July 6th, 2005 — Alumni and students from the St. Louis metropolitan area are invited to a July 31 Summer Send-off Picnic.
Read MoreNursing students put skills into practice
July 5th, 2005 — Many of Valpo's nursing students use the summer to hone their skills by serving in a variety of internships at hospitals and other health care facilities throughout the country.
Read MoreAlumna wins dissertation fellowship
July 5th, 2005 — Valpo alumna Jessica Chapman has won a prestigious Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship to support her research on South Vietnamese politics in the 1950s.
Read MoreNew student group promotes business, entrepreneurship
July 1st, 2005 — Valpo recently recieved a charter to start a chapter of Delta Epsilon Chi, an international organization that promotes entrepreneurial and leadership skills in business.
Read MoreClassical trio to perform July 9 concert
July 1st, 2005 — The Castillon Piano Trio will perform works by Haydn, Castillon and Smetana in preparation for its residency at the Stamford International Music Festival this summer.
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