Less than four years ago, Omar Lawrence ’16 accepted a full athletic scholarship from Valparaiso University to play soccer. He had never been outside the Caribbean and couldn’t afford to visit the University, but was fully aware that everything he had been working for since he was a boy playing soccer in the streets of […]
GreenTown: The future of Community, an event hosted by the city of Valparaiso, will come to Valparaiso University on Sept. 27-28. The conference, which will attract hundreds of people from the public and private sector from all around Indiana and the Midwest, is designed to create healthy, sustainable communities. “Vibrant and visionary — that’s Valparaiso,” […]
Despite blazing temperatures, 20 high school counselors managed to complete their annual college tour by bicycle, stopping at Valparaiso University on July 5 and 6. After biking from Chicago to Wisconsin, Michigan, and finally Indiana, the Tour D’Admission made its final stop at Valpo. Arriving on the evening of July 5, the counselors found dinner […]
Jesse Fosheim, a senior at Valparaiso University, was honored as the National Undergraduate of the Year at Phi Kappa Psi’s Grand Arch Council, held in July in San Antonio, Texas. “I am extremely privileged and humbled by the fact that I was chosen as the Phi Kappa Psi Undergraduate of the Year,” Fosheim said. “Receiving […]
The University Programing Council is holding five movie nights throughout the spring 2013 semester. The complete list of events and movies is listed below. All movies will be held in Neils Science Center Room 234. Jan. 19, 8 p.m.: “The Campaign” Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m.: “Despicable Me” March 23, 8 p.m.: “Bully” April 13, 8 p.m.: “Pitch […]
On Saturday, Feb. 9, in the Harre Union Ballrooms, international students from all across campus will showcase their culture through traditional food, dress and performances. With over 50 countries and 400 plus international students on campus, the cultural exposure will radiate throughout the ballrooms. The banquet is presented by VISA (Valparaiso International Student Association) and the Office […]
The University Programing Council’s events for February and March: Movie: “Bully” March 23, 8 p.m., Neils Science Center Room 234 […]
WHAT: Valparaiso University’s 33rd Annual World Banquet invites community members to experience cultures from more than 50 countries. More than 400 international students from across Valparaiso University’s campus will celebrate this year’s theme of “Building Bridges” by showcasing their culture through traditional food, dress and performances. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for senior citizens and $10 for […]
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 dinner will be […]
Maundy Thursday Worship Thursday, March 28, 7 p.m. Chapel of the Resurrection Maundy Thursday worship will feature personal absolution, foot washing, the Lord’s Supper, music by Kantorei and university Pastor Charlene M. Rachuy Cox will be preaching and presiding. Good Friday Services March 29, noon to 3 p.m. Chapel of the Resurrection Good Friday services […]