


BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

Where Worship and Musicianship Meet
For those close to Valparaiso University’s campus every summer, Lutheran Summer Music (LSM) – the premier music summer camp – is a sight (and sound) to behold. For the entire month, the campus is electrified with the joy of over 100 impassioned music students on a collective journey for faith, growth, and performance.

Beacons Explore Tabletop Gaming With Vibrant Internships
Here at Valpo, students aren’t just learning in the classroom – they’re learning outside of it, as well. Real-world experiences are a cornerstone of the Valpo experience, and the unique internships our students are finding in the tabletop gaming industry are just the beginning.

Natalya Reister ’25 Finds Spark, Confidence, and Community
The second Natalya Reister ’25 stepped foot on campus, she was in love. Despite visiting Valpo at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Natalya found her spark. She thrived in Christ College – The Honors College, Valpo VUDU comedy club, and in Valpo’s vibrant faith community – and lended her light to the Class of the 2025 as one of this year’s Baccalaureate Service speakers.

A Beacon of Lutheran Scholarship
Every year, the Chapel of the Resurrection becomes abuzz with a tradition that extends far beyond Valpo’s campus: the Institute of Liturgical Studies. This annual gathering of church leadership aims to provide inspiration and high-level reflection for those who serve in the church, uplifting connections and deepening conversations across the Lutheran faith for the last 76 years.