A short documentary by Valparaiso University Assistant Professor Liz Wuerffel, recent graduate Saddam Al-Zubaidi, and digital media graduate student Sarhang Sherwany is an official selection of the Redlands Film and Beer Festival in Redlands, Calif., Oct 22–25. The three filmmakers traveled to Kurdish Region, Iraq, in 2014 to film “Kawergosk: Home Made of Cloth,” which […]
The Bach Institute presents Johann Sebastian Bach’s “St. John Passion,” performed by the Valparaiso University Chorale and Bach Choir, with a special guest appearance by the Leipzig Baroque Orchestra. Performances kick off Feb. 20, on Valpo’s campus, followed by appearances in Chicago, Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. “We are delighted to have the Leipzig Baroque Orchestra […]
WHO: Valparaiso University’s Dance Ensemble features faculty and student choreographers and dancers from nearly every college within the University. The production is directed by Department Chair and Professor of Theatre Ann Kessler. WHAT: The production contains original pieces with creative and original costume design, lighting and music conceived and choreographed by Valpo students and faculty. […]
WHO/WHAT: Valparaiso University’s art department will auction off original artwork at their sixth annual Soup Bowls for the Hungry silent auction. Pieces available for bid include bowls, mugs, plates, and vases along with various other artwork. Admission is free and open to the public. Free soup and cornbread will be served, and guests are welcome […]
The United States Department of State granted Kathleen Salter ’19 a Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to study Chinese this summer. The CLS Program’s objective is to expand the number of Americans studying and mastering critical foreign languages. Salter is one of approximately 560 U.S. undergraduate and graduate students who received a CLS scholarship in 2016. […]
Valparaiso University’s English department presents Wordfest, the annual reading, lecture and discussion series presented by practicing writers of poetry, drama, fiction and nonfiction prose to help stimulate and inspire students in their own creative journeys. Artists for the 2016–2017 academic year include: Sharon Solwitz, Sept. 7, 6–7 p.m., Brauer Museum of Art, Center for the […]
The music department at Valparaiso University presents the 2016–2017 performance schedule, which showcases the talents of students, faculty and visiting performers. Season highlights: Homecoming Symphony Orchestra Concert, Sept. 24 at 8 p.m., Chapel of the Resurrection. Conductor Dennis Friesen-Carper will lead the Valparaiso University Symphony Orchestra, featuring alumna violinist Megan Van Gomple ’01. The public […]
The theatre department at Valparaiso University will present seven productions during the 2016–2017 season, including comedies, classics and musicals. Students from across campus will prepare and work alongside the department’s faculty through acting, dance, design, directing, production, technology and writing. Performances include: “Mr. Burns,” Oct. 7 and 14 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 8, 9, […]
In January, 26 Valpo students, accompanied by four faculty mentors, traveled to Indianapolis to compete in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) regional event. Represented in a multitude of KCACTF competitive categories, students received top recognition in many areas, with some students advancing to the national competition, held April 16–22, 2017. Founded in […]
WHO: Valpo art students and faculty will auction creative, handmade ceramic bowls, drawings and prints in this annual community event. All proceeds will benefit Women in Bloom, a nonprofit organization that helps women prepare for the workforce through mentoring and scholarships. WHAT: The annual Soup Bowls for the Hungry art auction fundraiser is part of […]