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. […]
On Sunday Nov. 11, Valparaiso University Greek life hosted the inaugural Dance Marathon. Student organizations from across campus registered their members to come and remain on their feet for the entire six-hour event, which raised $10,417.07 for Riley Children’s Hospital. The event included choreographed dances taught and led by Valpo’s ballroom, cheer, and dance teams, […]
The Christmas season is quickly approaching. As we look back to last year, we can look forward to another active and festive holiday season. Christmas 2011 was a season that celebrated music, community, and tradition. It highlighted performances by students, faculty, staff, and community members, including the Second Annual TUBACHRISTMAS Concert, the Valparaiso University Christmas […]
MLK Celebration 2013: Building Bridges: Dream. Dialogue. Service. Events schedule: Wednesday, Jan. 23 Law School mock congressional debate, 6-7:30 p.m., Law School, Wesemann Hall Thursday, Jan. 24 Valparaiso University Law School MLK speaker: Karen Freeman-Wilson, 4 p.m., Law School, Wesemann Hall Previous events: Wednesday, Jan. 16 Art and essay contest recognition and award ceremony, 6-7 […]
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 […]
WHAT: YAWAna Eat? Educational Dinner, in support of Valparaiso University’s World Relief Campaign. Find out about The YAWA Project: Bettering a Nation Through Education, and learn about the Native American tribe Lakota, their tradition and culture, the importance of education on Native American reservations and the children on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. […]
The Peace and Social Justice Symposium will be held on Saturday, Feb. 16, and Thursday, Feb. 28. The purpose of the Peace & Social Justice Symposium is to actively promote civic engagement and social responsibility toward strengthening peace, justice, equality, equity, and unity on campus and in our local and global communities. The Symposium provides an avenue […]
For the third straight year, Valparaiso University and Valpo Men’s Soccer are sponsoring a St. Baldrick’s event on campus. Last year the University raised over $20,000. To donate or for more information, visit the Valpo St. Baldrick’s page. Sunday, April 21, Noon Athletics Recreation Center […]
The University Programing Council’s May events: May 3: Valpo After Dark: Fiesta, 8 p.m., East Union Lawn May 7: Picture Day, 4 p.m., Cafe May 8: Midnight Brunch, 10 p.m., Founders Cafe For more information regarding UPC events, please call 219.464.5194 or visit UPC’s website. […]
Come support SALT’s World Relief Campaign, The YAWA Project, by participating in Color 4 a Cause: 5K of Color Explosion. Wear white and get ready to be blasted with colored powder as you make your way through a 5K run/walk course around Valpo’s campus! Cost is $20 per person or $75 for a team of five. […]