Valparaiso University’s Christ College — The Honors College presents its annual symposium, featuring distinguished speakers and vibrant discussions on this year’s theme: “What is Justice?” The speaker series presents lectures by scholars, artists and public figures. Fall speakers include: Rebecca Pallmeyer ’76: “What is Justice? Musings of a Federal Trial Judge,” Sept. 9, 6:30 p.m., […]
Category: Academics
Masterworks Program at Valparaiso University Begins Second Year
Classes explore central questions of human experience through classic literature The Masterworks Program at Christ College, sponsored by Valparaiso University’s interdisciplinary honors college as well as the Graduate School, offers exciting continuing education opportunities for members of the larger Valparaiso community. An opportunity to discover and re-visit classic texts, the Masterworks Program offers an intellectual, […]
Valpo Student Named Kemper Scholar
Tiffany Luehrs ’18 has been selected from a group of finalists for the incoming class of the prestigious Kemper Scholars Program. The program has been sponsored by the James S. Kemper Foundation of Chicago since 1948. Luehrs, a first year international business and Mandarin Chinese major at Valparaiso University, is the daughter of Ron and […]
Shakespeare Week Returns to Valpo Feb. 2–7
Features residency by Actors From The London Stage Christ College, the Honors College of Valparaiso University, presents the second annual Shakespeare Week at Valpo, featuring a weeklong residency by the Actors From The London Stage. Shakespeare Week at Valpo will showcase a series of events, performances, and workshops, sponsored by Christ College, in collaboration with […]
Christ College Announces 2014-2015 Symposium Speakers Series
Christ College – The Honors College at Valparaiso University announces the Symposium Speakers Series for the 2014-2015 academic year. The Symposium features internationally distinguished guest speakers addressing their distinct perspective surrounding this year’s theme, “What is Beauty?” Convening monthly in a lecture-style gathering, the Symposium begins in September and concludes in March. Fall speakers include: […]
Valparaiso University Students Honored as Kemper Scholars
Christ College freshmen Victoria Bruick and Eric Smith have been selected from a group of finalists for the incoming class of the prestigious Kemper Scholars Program. Victoria Bruick, an English and music performance major from Bakersfield, Calif., is a member of the Valparaiso University Symphony Orchestra and the Social Action Leadership Team (SALT). She co-led […]
Inaugural Shakespeare Week
Christ College, the Honors College of Valparaiso University, presents the inaugural Shakespeare Week at Valpo, featuring a week-long residency by Actors From The London Stage. Highlights include: Songs and Sonnets of Shakespeare 7:30 p.m., Duesenberg Recital Hall. Admission is free. “Hamlet” and “Macbeth,” Abridged! 8 p.m., Studio Theatre. Admission is free. “As You Like It” […]
Shakespeare Week at Valpo: Actors From The London Stage Perform “As You Like It”
Valparaiso University’s inaugural Shakespeare Week, March 17-22, was a campus-wide celebration of the work of William Shakespeare. Featuring Actors From The London Stage, one of the world’s premiere Shakespeare companies, the weeklong event featured lectures and performances across disciplines centered on Shakespeare and the role his work plays in a range of arts and sciences. […]
Valparaiso University Announces Inaugural Shakespeare Week
Series of Events Held March 18-22 Christ College, the Honors College of Valparaiso University, presents the inaugural Shakespeare Week at Valpo, featuring a week-long residency by Actors From The London Stage. One of the most admired Shakespearean troupes in the world, Actors From The London Stage is composed of classically-trained actors from prestigious companies, including […]
Valpo Appoints Dean to Christ College—The Honors College
Valparaiso University has appointed Peter Kanelos, PhD, as Dean of Christ College—The Honors College effective July 1, 2013. Most recently he has been a faculty member at Loyola University Chicago. In his role as Dean, Kanelos will be responsible for the strategic leadership, coordination and guidance of Christ College. He has an accomplished record in […]