The Valparaiso University chapter of Future Business Leaders of America – Phi Beta Lambda recently participated and competed in a National Leadership Conference. Founded and chartered this past year by five recent business graduates, Phi Beta Lambda recruited a total of 57 charter members. The students participated and competed in State competition in Indiana in […]
Valparaiso University students will have the unique chance to perform with theatre artists from the Chicago-based theatre group Silk Road Rising in the presentation of Federico Garcia Lorca’s masterpiece “The House of Bernarda Alba.” The performances take place at Silk Road Rising’s Chicago venue at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 28 and 29. Silk Road Rising has a special […]
Valparaiso University students will have the unique chance to perform with theatre artists from the Chicago-based theatre group Silk Road Rising in the presentation of Federico Garcia Lorca’s masterpiece “The House of Bernarda Alba.” The performances take place at Silk Road Rising’s Chicago venue at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 28 and 29. Silk Road Rising has a special […]
Located at the southeast corner of the Valparaiso University campus, the Valpo Observatory houses a 16 inch, computer-controlled reflecting telescope used for undergraduate instruction and research under the direction of Professor Bruce Hrivnak. Data are acquired from a variety of stellar objects using a spectrophotometer and a CCD camera. Students work on the analysis of this […]
National Initiative Aims to Double Number of Students Studying Abroad by 2020 Continuing its commitment to present students with global opportunities, Valparaiso University has joined the Institute of International Education’s (IIE) Generation Study Abroad initiative. Valpo is already a member of the IIE network, and this initiative aligns closely with key University priorities. “Generation Study […]
Valparaiso University has received funding from the Caterpillar Foundation to support study abroad in China, as a partner in the United States Department of State’s 100,000 Strong Initiative. Recognizing the importance of studying abroad to an increasingly globalized economy, the Caterpillar Foundation has designated funds to help those students who wish to study abroad in […]
Valparaiso University students who participate in Study Abroad programs will be eligible to receive scholarship support thanks to the generosity of alumni Kathleen ’82 and Robert ’82 Hansen. The couple has committed $3 million to establish the Robert and Kathleen Hansen Endowed Scholarship for Study Abroad. “Kathy and I have been fortunate to live and […]