WHO: Valparaiso University and the Special Olympics of Indiana come together for the 2015 Polar Plunge, an event raising awareness and funds to sponsor the Special Olympics throughout the state. This is the fifth year the University will host the event. WHAT: The Polar Plunge invites participants who have raised $75 or more to jump […]
Grammy Award-Winner Natalie Cole Headlines Anniversary Concert on April 11 Valparaiso University will host the 2015 Jazz Fest April 6–11, offering an exciting lineup by local and regional artists capped with performances by The Marcus Roberts Trio and Natalie Cole. In addition to guest artists, the University’s faculty and student ensembles, as well as high […]
WHAT: Valparaiso University will celebrate the groundbreaking and blessing of the sorority housing site. “This is such an exciting time of growth and development for the Valparaiso University sorority community,” said Carolyn Whittier, Ph.D., assistant dean of students for Greek Life. “Sorority women lead and serve in many capacities at the University, and these facilities […]
Opening Reception is June 19 Valparaiso University’s Brauer Museum of Art welcomes “Homeless Jesus,” an installation by renowned Canadian sculptor Timothy P. Schmalz. An opening reception will be held June 19 at 11:15 a.m. on Chapel Drive, west of the Harre Union. After installations in Toronto; London; Perth, Australia; and various cities throughout the United […]
Stretching toward the heavens, the Brandt Campanile reaches heights unmatched by neighboring buildings and towers over campus as it marks the progress of time with each chime. However, the sounds of the Chapel bells are never quite as sweet as their anticipated announcement of 4 o’clock on a sunny Friday afternoon when the weekend begins. […]
Valpo’s third annual Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place outside the Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources. Refreshments are offered before the tree lighting, and fireworks will follow immediately after the ceremony. […]
Valparaiso University’s Christmas Concert returns the first weekend in December with two performances in the Chapel of the Resurrection. Continuing a more than 90-year tradition, the Valparaiso University Christmas Concert: A Carol Festival features more than 200 student performers in the Chorale, men’s and women’s choirs, Chamber Concert Band, and Symphony Orchestra. This year’s program […]
The annual Advent-Christmas Vespers will be led by the University’s Kantorei choir and handbell choir. Assured-seating passes are available at the Chapel of the Resurrection or by emailing chris.boshoven@valpo.edu. […]
WHO: Valparaiso University presents its annual Advent Christmas Vespers service, featuring the Kantorei Choir and the Handbell Choir of the Chapel of the Resurrection. WHEN: Friday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. WHAT: A traditional evening of scriptural readings and inspiring music. This year’s theme is “A Visit” and will feature the art of […]
WHO: Valparaiso University presents the annual Advent–Christmas Vespers service, featuring the Kantorei Choir and the Handbell Choir of the Chapel of the Resurrection. WHAT: A traditional evening of scriptural readings and inspiring music. This year’s Vespers will feature a United States premiere of “I Sing the Birth” by Stephen Chatman. For the 7 p.m. service, […]