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Valpo MBA, world-class leader in sustainability, receives certification

Posted on November 2, 2011 (November 21, 2024) by wgwin

Valparaiso University’s Graduate Sustainability Certificate Program recently received the United Nations Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) certificate training in sustainability in Cleveland, Ohio. The GRI Process is the most widely used standard for corporate sustainability reporting worldwide to assist with ethical, social and environmental protocols. The participants received two-day Signature Training from Brown Flynn Learning center, […]

Valpo to perform modern adaptation of “˜The House of Bernarda Alba’

Posted on October 11, 2012 (November 21, 2024) by wgwin

The Valparaiso University Department of Theatre will be performing Federico Garcia Lorca’s masterpiece “The House of Bernarda Alba.” Although originally written in Spanish and set in Spain, Valpo will modernize the classic using a new adaptation by Emily Mann and setting the action in the present-day, rural Iran. The play opens Nov. 7 in the […]

Valpo to Host Celebration of Tolkien and the 75th Anniversary of ‘The Hobbit’

Posted on January 9, 2013 (November 21, 2024) by wgwin

For fans of Tolkien, this is a special time. The year 2012 marked the 75th anniversary of the publishing of The Hobbit and many devotees eagerly awaited the December premiere of the first of three Peter Jackson films all based on the renowned novel. To celebrate these occasions, along with all other works of J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973), Valparaiso […]

Civitas Chamber Ensemble set to perform at Valparaiso University

Posted on February 10, 2012 (November 21, 2024) by wgwin

The Civitas Chamber Ensemble, which includes members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, will perform at 3 p.m. Feb. 12 at Valparaiso University in the Duesenberg Recital Hall. The recital will feature Franz Joseph Haydn’s charming and dazzling “Lark” Quartet, an early work by Anton Webern, and the romantic Clarinet Quintet of Johannes Brahms. The members […]

Valpo Department of Theatre presents “˜Circle Mirror Transformation’

Posted on February 13, 2012 (November 21, 2024) by wgwin

“Circle Mirror Transformation,” a journey through the lives of four theatre students and their teacher, will be presented by the Valparaiso University Department of Theatre starting Wednesday, Feb. 22. The production will run through Sunday, Feb. 26. Performances on Feb. 22 through Feb. 24 will be at 8 p.m. and performances on Feb. 25 and […]

Freshman selected for Kemper Scholar program

Posted on May 4, 2011 (November 21, 2024) by wgwin

Valparaiso University freshman Michael Mead has been selected from a group of finalists for the incoming class of the prestigious Kemper Scholars Program. Mead, an English and theater major at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Ind., is the son of John and Nancy Mead of Geneva, Ill. Mead is enrolled in Christ College, the honors college […]

Law Students Help Prepare Taxes

Posted on February 1, 2013 (November 21, 2024) by wgwin

Elderly and low-income taxpayers who need help preparing their tax returns will again be able to turn to the Valparaiso University Law School VITA program for assistance. Valparaiso Law students participate in the Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteers in Tax Assistance (VITA) community service program which offers free federal and state tax preparation to eligible taxpayers. […]

Students give $10,000 to community through philanthropy course

Posted on May 3, 2011 (November 21, 2024) by wgwin

Students in the Valparaiso University class “Traditions of Giving and Serving in American Life” witnessed the fruits of their labors as they awarded $10,000 in grant money to support the efforts of area social service agencies and philanthropic organizations on Monday, May 2. The class, taught by Martin Buinicki, associate professor of English, examines philanthropy […]

Valpo’s 24 Days of Christmas

Posted on December 4, 2012 (November 21, 2024) by wgwin

The Christmas season is quickly approaching. As we look back to last year, we can look forward to another active and festive holiday season. Christmas 2011 was a season that celebrated music, community, and tradition. It highlighted performances by students, faculty, staff, and community members, including the Second Annual TUBACHRISTMAS Concert, the Valparaiso University Christmas […]

Faculty grants to benefit students’ academic experiences

Posted on December 15, 2011 (November 21, 2024) by wgwin

A number of grants awarded to faculty at Valparaiso University will be used to conduct innovative research, enhance educational opportunities for students, and advance knowledge in varied academic disciplines. The Creative Work and Research Committee recently awarded five grants through the University Research Professorships Program and the Wheat Ridge Ministries-O.P. Kretzmann Memorial Fund. Rick DeMaris, […]