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Working for Harmony

Dennis Cimbaljevich ’04 did not have to travel far from his hometown of Portage, Ind., to attend Valparaiso University, but his experiences as a student

The Dynamics of Giving: Students Make Difficult Philanthropic Decisions in Buinicki’s Literature Course

Martin Buinicki’s voice cracks with emotion as he recalls the impassioned dialogue among students in his Traditions of Giving and Serving in American Life course.

Making a Joyful Noise: Valpo Music Education Students Give Back to a Local Preschool

Tuesday mornings at Hilltop Neighborhood House are always a cacophony of excited rhythms as preschool students shake maracas, bang on cymbals, and jingle tambourines. For

A Healthy Outlook: College of Nursing and Health Professions Expands Degree Programs

Junior Kaitlyn Spaudie’s face lights up when she talks about the project she’s working on in her Communications in Health Care class. “We’re researching community

Valparaiso University Sophomore Honored as Outstanding First-Generation College Student

Valparaiso University sophomore Jonathan Cisneros is the 2013 recipient of a “Realizing the Dream” scholarship from the Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI). Funded by the

Grace Notes: Valparaiso’s Sacred Connection to the Work of Johann Sebastian Bach

The work of Johann Sebastian Bach is a crucial part of any musician’s education. But at Valparaiso, where Lutheran character and academic excellence are intertwined,

Beauty in Numbers: International Student Discovers the Music in Math

At Valparaiso University, Ruyue Yuan has found a connection between math and music that might surprise most people. “They’re both beautiful,” Yuan said. Yuan has

Engaged Mentors: Faculty Guidance Pushes Student to Succeed

Lauren Stutler dreams of traveling the world as a business management consultant. And although her plans have changed during her time at Valpo, she knows the people

December 2013 Commencement

Undergraduate, graduate, and Law School Commencement will be held on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Resurrection. No tickets are