The recipe for success for two French language majors at Valparaiso University literally was a recipe. Jennifer LeCaptain ’16 and Andrea Sanchez ’16 took experiential learning out of the classroom and went back in time to produce a 21st-century cookbook. The brainchild of Timothy J. Tomasik, Ph.D., associate professor of foreign languages and literatures, was […]
The irony was not lost on Claire Ehr ’19. The day she made her official visit to the Valparaiso University campus it was raining, which meant she was not able to do a full walking tour. But maybe that was a sign. Claire grew up in London, known as much for its foggy and overcast […]
The College of Engineering at Valpo has a new professional development and experiential learning opportunity for students, thanks to a student-driven initiative to develop a chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). The chapter will champion the fundamental objectives of the NSBE — excelling academically, succeeding professionally, and positively impacting the community. “NSBE […]
At Valparaiso University’s upcoming Graduate Digital Media Showcase, students’ Web design, video and audio production and editing, and other cutting-edge skills will be on display for all to see. For the second time, students in Valparaiso University’s Master of Science in Digital Media program will present their final projects in the showcase. The presentations are […]
Michael Seger initially marveled as the storm developed in what the 2005 Valparaiso University graduate referred to as “textbook” fashion. Later, he watched in awe as a majestic tornado spun from the dark, low-hanging clouds and dropped from the sky, beginning a slow and eerie dance across the horizon. But as the twister grew, churning […]
A Valparaiso University student project to bring fresh water to a remote African village will be highlighted at the Clinton Global Initiative University conference Saturday, March 31, in Washington, D.C. “We are excited to see our hard work in Africa shared with this international audience,” said Ivan Martenynko, a senior engineering major and president of […]
Earlier this year, Valparaiso University was named the recipient of Indiana Space Grant Consortium Funding for six separate projects — 100 percent of the projects Valpo professors proposed. The $102,520 total was primarily used to give students the opportunity to participate in real-world research diving into a variety of topics. One new project over the […]
Valparaiso University’s Chorale, under the direction of Dr. Christopher Cock, will return to Germany for its fourth residency at the St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, celebrating the 800th anniversary of the church and its choir, the Thomanerchor. The Chorale is the only collegiate American choir to enjoy such a strong relationship with the church of […]
Nearly 30 Valparaiso University students, faculty, and staff seized the opportunity to travel to Selma, Ala., during spring break to learn more about the civil rights movement of the 1960s. To highlight the trip, the group was fortunate enough to participate in the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee with thousands of marchers from across the country. […]
The Caterpillar Foundation has selected Valparaiso University as one of five universities nationwide to receive funding 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 […]