Artist John Himmelfarb will discuss his current exhibition, as well as his working methods and sources of inspiration in creating works of art dealing with the subject of trucks. This event is free and open to the public. The event will begin at 7 p.m. in the Brauer Museum of Art. Visit valpo.edu/artmuseum for more […]
Works by Valparaiso University faculty and students will be on display during separate exhibits at the Brauer Museum of Art beginning March 28. The Valparaiso University Art Faculty Exhibition will be on display in the museum’s West Gallery from March 28 to May 13. The exhibit will feature works by nine Valpo studio art instructors. […]
Valparaiso University continued its celebration of Black History Month on Sunday, Feb. 19, with an annual dinner. The event was sponsored by the Black Student Organization and its theme was “Celebration of Gospel.” Highlights included a video tribute to gospel greats, musical and praise dance performances, and a keynote address by Brytish Thomas. “I do […]
Valparaiso University is recognizing Black History Month with a number of events, including the Black History Month Dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19 in the Harre Union Ballroom. The keynote speaker is Brytish Thomas. The theme of the night is “Celebration of Gospel.” Gospel choirs will perform, and there will be […]
WHO: Valparaiso University welcomes entrepreneur Mike Del Ponte, CEO of Soma, a manufacturer of innovative water filters and glass carafes. Previously, Del Ponte led marketing at BranchOut, the largest professional network on Facebook. He served as a Christian Peacemaker in the West Bank, an orphanage volunteer in Jamaica, a microfinance consultant in Nepal, and as […]
WHAT: Valparaiso University presents the Computing and Humanity Speaker Series, which invites women working at the forefront of both computing research and industry to share their work and reflect on its impact to society. This lecture intends to explore what it means to be a maker in a world where the time between having an […]
WHAT: Valparaiso University’s Institute for Leadership and Service presents the Pathways to Purpose Speaker Series, which invites students to hear from alumni and other exemplary practitioners of leadership and service to help expand student imagination about pursuing purposeful work and a meaningful life in response to the deepest challenges of our time. This lecture will […]
A prominent advocate and scholar of community building efforts throughout the world will present the commencement address at Valparaiso University’s Dec. 12 ceremonies honoring graduates and will be honored for his efforts. John P. “Jody” Kretzmann, a former Valpo faculty member and currently co-director of The Asset-Based Community Development Institute and a research professor in […]
Valparaiso University will celebrate Winter Commencement on Sunday, Dec. 11, at 2:30 p.m., conferring degrees upon 319 undergraduate, graduate and law students. The keynote speaker is Judge Christopher A. Nuechterlein ’73, ’76 J.D., who was Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of California for more than 10 years, prior to being appointed United States […]
The “BIG Dream Gathering” is coming to Valparaiso University on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 6:30 p.m. These events provide a fun, safe and encouraging environment for people to think about their big dreams and ideas, write them down and then get help to make those dreams a reality. “Some people come knowing exactly what their […]