You may know Anton Lewis, associate professor of accounting, as one of many exceptional educators at the College of Business. We caught up with Professor Lewis for a coffee break and a breakdown of just how he ended up as an accounting professor at Valpo, why he chose to leave his hometown in the UK […]
My summer internship at WOOD TV8 in Grand Rapids, Michigan was life changing! Not only did it ensure that my dream of being a broadcast meteorologist was indeed what I want in life, but it was also very fun. I had the opportunity to work alongside Storm Team 8, which is a weather team of five […]
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Beacon Blog is collaborating with a Hispanic student-run blog, HispaValpo to bring you a special edition: Café con un Professor. Alberto Lopez-Martin, Assistant professor of world languages and culture and faculty advisor for HispaValpo, gives us some insight into studying Spanish at Valpo, Spanish culture, and, of course, how […]
The life of an engineering student is certainly not ubiquitous. We do not all wake up at the same time. We do not all go to bed at night. And sadly, some of us do not even shower. Without a doubt, we are unique individuals. I am proud to be one of said individuals and […]
A year ago, as an incoming freshman, I always dreamed of being someone significant. I walked into Valparaiso University, still yet to graduate from high school, and knew that I had found my place to grow. As a first-year, first-generation college student I was ready to reach my childhood dreams and make them a reality […]
Maiah Deogracias As a senior looking back on my Symphony Orchestra experience, I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to play with this group throughout my undergraduate studies. Being part of this talented and motivated group has left me with three main takeaways: Symphony Orchestra has allowed me to create music in community: […]
At Valpo, we want our students to find their people, build their communities and pursue the things that excite them. For the students in Dance Ensemble, they found what they were looking for was up on the stage. “I joined Dance Ensemble because I didn’t know that I’d be able to continue dancing once I got to college,” says […]
Acclaimed sculpture installation “Borders” comes to Valpo, the first college campus to host the exhibition after prominent displays at the United Nation Headquarters in New York City and Grant Park in Chicago. Light and shadow. Heaven and earth. Division and unity. The themes present in the 22 figures that make up “Borders,” by renowned Icelandic […]
A quick glance at the headlines on recent sports pages can give even the most star-struck athletics fan a healthy dose of cynicism. However, sports often provide a temporary departure from the mundane motions and rituals of everyday life. At times, sports can even provide a platform for positive societal change. So when the Valpo […]
The first of many campus sustainability initiatives will kick off during Valparaiso University’s Earth Week 2011. As part of an effort to create a more environmentally friendly campus – in addition to more environmentally sustainable homes for campus community members – Valpo will celebrate Earth Week with the theme “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Relearn,” beginning Monday, […]