Opening Reception is Jan. 15 Valparaiso University’s Brauer Museum of Art continues to grow its permanent collection with major acquisitions from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. These new pieces, ranging from abstract to representational, contribute to the Brauer Museum’s overview of important development in the history of American art. The winter exhibitions kick off […]
Opening Reception is May 21 Valparaiso University’s Brauer Museum of Art will premiere its summer exhibitions, featuring new acquisitions to its permanent collection as well as works by the Duneland Plein Air Painters, with an opening reception on Sunday, May 21, at 2 p.m. in the Center for the Arts on Valparaiso University’s campus. The exhibitions […]
Opening Reception is Aug. 28 The Brauer Museum’s 2016–2017 season kicks off with an opening reception Sunday, Aug. 28, featuring works in a variety of media ranging from abstract to representational. The fall exhibitions run through Dec. 11 and feature photographs by Louise Witkin-Berg in an exhibition titled “External Reflections — Internal Wars,” housed in […]
Valparaiso University’s Institute for Leadership and Service announces its fall 2016 Pathways to Purpose speaker series featuring speakers and topics focusing on professional development. The speaker series primarily features field experts and service-based leaders who respond to the deepest challenges of our time and help to inspire students to pursue purposeful work. All events will […]
Spring commencement caps another exciting year for the Valparaiso University community as it continues its legacy in education, leadership, faith and service. The University along with its students and faculty marked achievements during the 2016–2017 academic year in the classroom and beyond. “As our year comes to a close, I am grateful for the dedication […]
Four individuals will be inducted into the Valparaiso University Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday, Feb. 13. Steve Bartholomew, Bert Bleke, Liz Mikos, and Scott Petcu comprise the 19th class in Hall of Fame history. Steve Bartholomew was a standout for the Crusader men’s track and field team from 2005–2008. Steve twice earned conference Athlete of the Year honors, […]
Valparaiso University has received an anonymous commitment to establish an endowed chair in the Law School. The Valparaiso University Law School will benefit from a significant commitment from an anonymous donor to establish a new endowed faculty chair. A faculty chair is among the highest honors a faculty member may receive to recognize their dedication […]
Valpo’s Graduate School will welcome prospective applicants to campus on Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Duesenberg Welcome Center located at 1620 Chapel Dr. in Valparaiso. 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 gaining admission. Financial aid staff […]
Valparaiso University will host TEDxValparaisoUniversity, its second community-inspired TEDx event, on Friday, Nov. 4, 4–9 p.m. at the Valparaiso University Center for the Arts. This student-driven event is themed “Dare To Build.” This year’s TEDx event is designed to explore the power of creation and innovation to bring together a diversity of people, cultures and […]
Valparaiso University has received a gift of $1.8 million from the estate of Stephanie E. Umbach ’59, longtime assistant professor of library services. She designated her gift to establish the Umbach Family Endowed Scholarship Fund. Stephanie was a member of the Valpo library staff for nearly 50 years, joining the University in 1960 and retiring […]