WHAT: “A Concert of Epic Film Music” will feature music from films such as King of Kings, Ben-Hur, and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, as well as Hollywood blockbusters by James Horner including “Somewhere Out There” and “My Heart Will Go On.” In remembrance of the recent tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, […]
WHAT: Valparaiso University’s 33rd Annual World Banquet invites community members to experience cultures from more than 50 countries. More than 400 international students from across Valparaiso University’s campus will celebrate this year’s theme of “Building Bridges” by showcasing their culture through traditional food, dress and performances. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for senior citizens and $10 for […]
Valparaiso University’s Office of Multicultural Programs has been awarded $2,000 from the United States Institute of Peace to Support Public Education for Peacebuilding. USIP’s support will enable Valparaiso University to expand its annual Peace and Social Justice Symposium focus to include international affairs. “It is critical that we teach our students and members of our community about global […]
WHAT: Valparaiso University will host a representative from Dalton Education to share information about the partnership between the two organizations and their non-credit certificate programs including a Master’s Certificate in Financial Planning, an Online Executive Certificate in Financial Planning and an Online Executive Certificate in Paralegal Studies. Valparaiso University Continuing Education will also have information on their Retirement Planning […]
YAWAna Eat? Educational Dinner, in support of Valparaiso University’s World Relief Campaign. Find out about The YAWA Project: Bettering a Nation Through Education, and learn about the Native American tribe Lakota, their tradition and culture, the importance of education on Native American reservations and the children on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. The dinner will be […]
Valparaiso University is proud to host the Northwestern Indiana Science and Engineering Fair for the eighth consecutive year. Students from Porter, LaPorte, Starke, Jasper, Newton, and Pulaski counties compete in this regional fair as individuals or in teams. The top senior division (high school) winners, the senior division team project winner, and the top junior division (middle school) […]
Continuing a commitment to educating global citizens who are prepared to lead and serve in church and society, Valparaiso University has partnered with Lumenus USA in the creation of The Lumenus USA Center for Global Leadership at Valparaiso University. Enrolling nearly 4,000 students representing most states and more than 50 countries, Valparaiso University strives to […]
Learn the steps to finding internship opportunities. Tips, leads, resources and strategies will be shared and discussed. Friday, March 22, 3-4 p.m. Career Center […]
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 […]
Guest lecturer Daniel R. Melamed, “Performing Bach’s Mass in B Minor in an Age of Choices.” Tuesday, March 19, 7:30 p.m. Duesenberg Recital Hall Free admission Daniel R. Melamed is the author of “Hearing Bach’s passions,” and “J. S. Bach and the German Motet.” His visit has been made possible by Linda C. Ferguson, recipient of the Caterpillar […]