WHO: Valpo welcomes prospective college students, parents, and their families to visit with more than 100 representatives from public and private colleges and universities. WHAT: Learn what it takes to get into college, what campus life is like, how the financial aid process works, and which academic offerings are available. Admission is free. WHEN: Wednesday, […]
Valparaiso University presents “Realizing the Dream in Northwest Indiana: A Dialogue On Civil Rights In The Age Of Ferguson” on Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. in the Harre Union Ballroom. Hosted by Heath Carter, assistant professor of history, the event offers an opportunity for community members to join Valpo students, faculty, and staff in an […]
WHO: Valparaiso University and the Special Olympics of Indiana come together for the 2015 Polar Plunge, an event raising awareness and funds to sponsor the Special Olympics throughout the state. This is the fifth year the University will host the event. WHAT: The Polar Plunge invites participants who have raised $75 or more to jump […]
Valpo’s Graduate School will welcome prospective applicants to campus on Saturday, April 8, at the Duesenberg Welcome Center, located at 1620 Chapel Dr. in Valparaiso, Indiana. Check-in begins at 10 a.m., with activities starting at 10:30 a.m. Graduate School Admissions staff will be available to inform, guide and answer questions about pursuing your specialty within […]
Features screening of documentary “Bring it to the Table” Valparaiso University will host “Bring it to the Table,” a documentary film screening and discussion with Emmy-nominated director Julie Winokur for its second annual Dialogue and Discernment event on Thursday, April 6. The Dialogue and Discernment series intends to expose the community to different strategies of […]
Democracy in Transition? Neighbor, Nation and the Politics of Now WHAT: The Institute for Leadership and Service’s spring conference will focus on the topic “Democracy in Transition? Neighbor, Nation and the Politics of Now.” Through a mix of keynote addresses, undergraduate research presentations and practitioner panels featuring several Valpo alumni, conference attendees will explore how […]
Grammy Award-Winner Natalie Cole Headlines Anniversary Concert on April 11 Valparaiso University will host the 2015 Jazz Fest April 6–11, offering an exciting lineup by local and regional artists capped with performances by The Marcus Roberts Trio and Natalie Cole. In addition to guest artists, the University’s faculty and student ensembles, as well as high […]
WHAT: Valparaiso University will celebrate the groundbreaking and blessing of the sorority housing site. “This is such an exciting time of growth and development for the Valparaiso University sorority community,” said Carolyn Whittier, Ph.D., assistant dean of students for Greek Life. “Sorority women lead and serve in many capacities at the University, and these facilities […]
The Soup Bowls for the Hungry Auction Fundraiser will be held on Friday, March 28, from 4 – 6 p.m. in the Art and Psychology Building, Studio 27. Students and faculty will display work for a silent auction. The event is free and open to the public. […]
Valparaiso University will offer an academic camp for elementary and middle school students June 15 – 26. The camp, “Summer Smart, Summer Fun,” continues the legacy of the late Valpo professor Alan Bloom, who led its development in 2013. The program helps children learn about the world in an environment full of fun and exploration. […]