“The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.” — H. Jackson Brown Jr. Dear students: As Commencement Weekend quickly approaches and we celebrate the end of another academic year, I’m reminded of the many achievements made by our community this year. Truly, it has been another remarkable and productive year at Valparaiso University. […]
Category: 2015-2016
End of Year — Faculty and Staff
“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when [contemplating] the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day.” — Albert Einstein […]
Veterans Day
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” — John Fitzgerald Kennedy Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff: On this day, November 11, our country observes Veterans Day — a day to acknowledge and appreciate the women and men who have […]
Spring Break
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” -Margaret Mead Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff: Spring break is just days away. The demands of the semester are set aside so students and faculty can refocus and refresh, can reconnect with family […]
Christmas
“But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff: On that first Christmas night, an angel […]
Thanksgiving
“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff: As we begin to wrap up this fall semester, it […]
Welcome
“Life is a series of experiences, each one of which makes us bigger. . . For the world was built to develop character.” — Henry Ford Good morning, Valpo! Today is the beginning of a new academic year at Valparaiso University. We both begin and continue our individual and collective journeys of discovery in the […]