Celebrating 45 years of tradition, the Cambridge and Reutlingen study abroad programs have reached an important milestone. Established in 1968, these connections with England and Germany instituted a standard of internationalization that would encourage global interaction and expansion within the Valparaiso University community. Rooted in Valpo’s Lutheran and German heritage, both programs tapped these foundational […]
Student-athletes at Valparaiso University continue to distinguish themselves academically, graduating at a higher rate than their peers at many other universities, according to information released by the NCAA. Using an average of graduation rates compiled by the four most recent classes, the NCAA study showed that 80 percent of Valpo’s student-athletes graduated within six years […]
The College of Engineering at Valparaiso University has been recognized by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying for the efforts of Valpo’s chapter of Engineers Without Borders. John Sauer and Harold Snead, members of the Indiana State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers, presented the 2012 NCEES Engineering Award to Eric Johnson, […]
Valparaiso University has appointed Eric Johnson as Dean of the College of Engineering. In his role as dean, Johnson will be responsible for the leadership, coordination, and guidance for the College of Engineering. Primary responsibilities will include budget development and management, strategic planning, faculty development, student recruitment and advising, college advancement, and the continued enhancement […]
The Christ College Symposium is a premier co-curricular program of presentations and talks sponsored by the honors college for the benefit of students, faculty, alumni and the general public. The Symposium features distinguished guests from all fields of scholarship, religion, the arts, public affairs, and science, and other arenas who present their work and engage […]
Christ College has been an influential part of sophomore Michelle Sopetti’s college experience since she first showed interest at Valparaiso University. Although she is a biology/pre-med major, she enjoys the humanities offered to her through the honors college. “I chose Valpo because of Christ College,” Sopetti said. “After I visited CC, I was sold on […]
Each spring, a senior enrolled in the directing class is selected to showcase a production on the main stage. This year’s performance is “Buried Child”, directed by Elyse Estes. The setting is a squalid farm home occupied by a family filled with suppressed violence and an unease borne of deep-seated unhappiness. The characters are a ranting […]
Sunday, May 19 10 a.m. Baccalaureate Service, Chapel of the Resurrection 11 a.m. Receptions College of Arts and Sciences, Harre Union Ballroom College of Business, Christopher Center Community Room College of Engineering, Center for the Arts College of Nursing, Harre Union Founders Table 1:30 p.m. Conferring of Degrees, Athletics-Recreation Center For more information regarding tickets, […]
Valparaiso University alumna Veronica Fall, class of 2013, has been selected to participate in the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals, a yearlong, federally funded fellowship for study and work in Germany during the 2013-2014 academic year. Fall, a meteorology graduate from Wauconda, Ill., was selected as one of 75 participants among more than 600 […]
Valparaiso University graduate student Wissam Shahin, a Fulbright Scholar from Syria, is working as a summer intern with the Regional Bureau for Arab States, part of the United Nations Development Programme. Shahin assists the UNDP’s resources management adviser and will work with the Bureau Directorate in New York City through August. A student in Valparaiso […]