WHAT: The women and men of the Valparaiso University Air Force and Army ROTC programs, the Military Veterans Law Association, and the Valparaiso University Chamber Concert Band are sponsoring a Veterans Day observance ceremony. The program is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be provided. WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 13, 5:30 p.m. WHERE: […]
Valparaiso University has named Scott R. Harrison, J.D., as director of human resource services. Harrison comes to Valpo from the Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where he served as director of human resources. In his role as director, Harrison reports to the vice president for administration and will be responsible for the […]
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 […]
Abass Abdul-Rahaman and Gopal Yeruva, graduate students in Valparaiso University’s information technology master’s program, have been honored for a mobile application they created for undergraduate students. During their time as IT interns at Valpo, Abdul-Rahaman and Yeruva collaborated with departments across campus to develop the app to be used during new-student orientation. It includes schedules, […]
Valparaiso University’s Christmas Concert returns the first weekend in December with two performances in the Chapel of the Resurrection. Continuing a 90-year tradition, the Valparaiso University Christmas Concert: A Carol Festival features more than 200 student performers in the Chorale, men’s and women’s choirs, Chamber Concert Band and Symphony Orchestra. This year’s program includes selections […]
Valparaiso University’s annual Julefest and TubaChristmas will be held in the Chapel of the Resurrection on Sunday, Dec. 7. Julefest begins at 1 p.m. and features performances by the Valparaiso Community/University Band, made up of approximately 100 musicians from Northwest Indiana. TubaChristmas begins at 3:15 p.m. and features low brass players from throughout the Midwest. […]
WHAT: Valparaiso University’s Christopher Center for Library & Information Resources hosts an open house in celebration of their 10-year anniversary. The open house is free and open to the public. The event features highlights on each floor including a “Meet the CCLIR Directors” on the first floor. Guests are invited to learn about campus resources, […]
WHO: The University will hold a reading of “Into a Wider World: Family, Friends, and Allies — Companions for the Journey,” a new book by Karl E. Lutze, B.A., M.Div., associate professor emeritus of theology. The new book, together with two earlier books, “Of Walls and Doors” and “Awakening to Equality,” combine to form a […]
The Valparaiso University Law School welcomes Sister Helen Prejean, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, for a lecture on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 4 p.m. in Harre Union Ballrooms B and C. During the lecture, “Dead Man Walking: The Journey Continues,” Sister Helen will discuss her public education ministry and ongoing efforts to counsel […]
Valparaiso University will host the 62nd annual Northwestern Indiana Science and Engineering Fair Feb. 21 in the Harre Union Ballroom, bringing together students from schools in Porter, LaPorte, Starke, Jasper, Newton, and Pulaski counties. The event highlights the importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics through exciting events for middle school and high school students. […]