Fewer than 60 miles south and east from the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) in Chicago hangs a painting — which at one point stood sentry over a copy machine of all things — that launched a career. It was there, making copies, staring at “Rust Red Hills” by Georgia O’Keeffe, that Lisa Key ’94 […]
WHO: Valparaiso University student Grace Biermann ’21, Fred Niedner, senior research professor of theology, Aimee Tomasek, associate professor and chair of art, Ed Uehling, former professor of English, and Lee Johnson have all created works of art inspired by personal experiences in Nebraska. WHAT: “Another Beautiful Day in Paradise: NEBRASKA” is an exhibit of visual […]
Valparaiso University’s theatre department will present seven different productions during the 2018–2019 season. These include plays, classics, and musicals. Talented students from across campus will prepare and work alongside the department’s faculty through acting, dance, design, directing, production, technology, and writing. Performances include: “The Dream of the Burning Boy,” Sept. 28 and Oct. 5 at […]
The music department at Valparaiso University presents the fall 2018 performance schedule, which showcases the talents of students, faculty, and visiting performers. Season highlights: Donald Sinta Saxophone Quartet, Sept. 22 at 5 p.m., Duesenberg Recital Hall. The quartet was honored as the 2018 Gold Medal winners of the Fischoff Chamber Music Competition in the Senior […]
Valparaiso University’s Brauer Museum of Art opens its summer exhibitions Friday, May 18. The summer exhibitions run through Aug. 5, and all Brauer Museum exhibitions and events are free and open to the public. The summer shows offer an opportunity to view the Brauer’s newest acquisitions, featuring works in a variety of media. Selections from […]
When internationally renowned artist Richard Hunt learned that his friend Josephine Ferguson had purchased a 7-foot stainless steel sculpture of his with the intent of displaying it as an outdoor piece at Valparaiso University, Hunt had a better idea. Hunt, a Chicago native, offered to create a larger outdoor piece for Ferguson and the University. […]
Valparaiso University offered nearly 30 focus sessions during its Monday, Jan. 21, Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. The focus sessions took place in two different time frames during the afternoon — from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. and from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. — in various locations across campus. Each focus session — small breakouts led […]
VALPARAISO, Ind. — Valparaiso University’s Dance Ensemble features choreographers and dancers representing nearly every college within the University, and its members all share one common interest – to dance and share their passion for dance with their community. This passion will come to the stage Feb. 7-8 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 9-10 at 2 p.m. […]
Valparaiso University will feature several events throughout February for Black History Month. Events are sponsored by the Black Student Organization. Human Rights, International Law and Post Conflict Transitions Tuesday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m. *Core approved Multicultural Programs Room, Gandhi-King Center […]
The Books and Coffee series has returned for a 40th season. On the first eight Thursdays of the spring semester, University faculty from various departments will review books from the New York Times bestseller list. Valpo faculty, staff, students, and community members are encouraged to attend to hear stimulating reviews of important works of fiction and non-fiction […]