Vienna Boys Choir, Sunday, Nov. 26, 4 p.m. Chapel of the Resurrection The Vienna Boys Choir is bringing the beauty of Austrian holiday music to Valparaiso University. Get your tickets and more information about the event here. The Annual Tree Lighting, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Harre Union. Santa Claus is coming to Valpo, and […]
Category: Campus Life
Valparaiso University Musical Ensembles Begin a New Semester of Events
The spring semester at Valparaiso University will feature plenty of opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and visitors to enjoy musical performances from our variety of the University’s groups and ensembles. All concerts are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Feb. 10: 12th Annual Epic Films Music Concert, 7 p.m., Chapel of the […]
Finding Yourself through Valpo
I held off on writing this blog for as long as possible because frankly, I didn’t know how my internship experience would develop. When I got the email asking if I would be interested in an internship position at DHL Shipping and Logistics as a Talent Acquisition intern, I hesitated. I have a great opportunity […]
The Valpo Difference: Exchanging more than Service
The Valpo difference can take on many different meanings both on campus and off. It stands for the experiences that are afforded to Valpo students in the pursuit of guiding and supporting tomorrow’s servant leaders. It can look like a student getting involved in their community and making their voice heard. It can be the […]
MUST HAVES FOR YOUR FIRST RESIDENCE HALL
Let’s set the scene: you’ve spent all year researching colleges, taking visits, and trying to decide where you want to spend the next few years of your life. You’ve committed to Valpo (yay!) and signed up for your FOCUS orientation session. Everything’s going swell, you’ve taken a few minutes to relax, and then — BAM! You remember […]
FOUNDERS THANKSGIVING FEAST
Everyone on campus looks forward to this exciting day each year at the dining hall: Founders Thanksgiving Feast! Founders did not disappoint this year as they served delicious Thanksgiving staple food items: mashed potatoes, carved ham, roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, sweet potatoes, and more. All of our food stations, Spoon & Fork, the 1859 Grill, […]
TOP 5 PLACES TO DINE AROUND VALPO
Downtown Valparaiso is known for its homey, yet sophisticated feel, and the restaurants and cafés that line Lincolnway have become an essential part of our students’ college experience. To help those of you who may not be familiar with what downtown Valpo has to offer, we have compiled a list of the top 5 places […]
Spanish for Healthcare
The path of learning and discovery is not always linear, and that is something that Valpo students know and use to their advantage. Two College of Nursing and Health Professions students took learning into their own hands and created the Spanish for Healthcare Interest Group in the Language Resource Center to supplement their regular studies. This […]
Coffee Break with Professor Theresa Carroll
Our top tier educators come from all different walks of life and bring their unique experiences and knowledge to every class they teach. So, if you want to know Valpo you need to know our professors, and what better way to do that than over coffee? Theresa Carroll, clinical associate professor of occupational therapy (OT) […]
COFFEE BREAK WITH PROFESSOR SANJAY KUMAR
At Valpo, our students go on to be the best, because they are taught by the best. Each member of our dedicated faculty comes to our university with a background of expertise in their field and unique life experiences that provide a rich learning environment for our students. And what better way to gain insight […]