NaTasha Henry, Ivan Bodensteiner, and the Black Law Students Association were honored at Monday’s 23rd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration as the 2012 Martin Luther King Award winners. Henry, associate director of Undergraduate Admission, has been an active supporter of diversity efforts as an adviser and mentor to individual students and diverse multicultural groups. […]
More than $5,000 has been raised by the Valparaiso University community for relief following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The campaign is wrapping up by the end of April. Donations will be collected on Saturday, April 30 at the Japanese Spring Dinner at 5 p.m. in Huegli Hall. The dinner is presented by the […]
Valparaiso University’s Chorale, under the direction of Dr. Christopher Cock, will return to Germany for its fourth residency at the St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, celebrating the 800th anniversary of the church and its choir, the Thomanerchor. The Chorale is the only collegiate American choir to enjoy such a strong relationship with the church of […]
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 […]
Family, Sibs, and Kids Weekend will be held Oct. 18-20. Some activities include a welcome party, a Crusader breakfast, an outing to County Line Orchard, concerts, athletics events, and more! […]
The 2014 Chinese New Year (the Year of House) Celebration will be held on Sunday, Feb. 2 in the Harre Union Ballrooms. The doors will open at 5 p.m. with dinner beginning at 5:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy spicy beef, Gongbao chicken, fried rice, vegetable delights, and more. After dinner there will be performances, music, and […]
Valparaiso University Theatre Presents “Arcadia,” Opening April 30 WHO: The Valparaiso University theatre department presents the final main stage production of the 2013-2014 season, “Arcadia” by Tom Stoppard. WHAT: Many believe that Arcadia is Tom Stoppard’s greatest work. Winner of the 1994 Olivier Award and the 1995 New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play, it has been […]
“An Evening with Natalie Cole” on April 11 caps 30th annual event Multiple Grammy Award-winning recording artist Natalie Cole is the featured artist for Valparaiso University’s 30th annual Jazz Fest. The dynamic performance will take place April 11 at 8:30 p.m. in the Athletics–Recreation Center at Valparaiso University. “Natalie Cole’s unique blend of rhythm and […]
The Valparaiso University Symphony Orchestra will perform on May 5 and feature soloists from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra: J. Lawrie Bloom, clarinet and Weijing Wang, viola. Dennis Friesen-Carper will be conducting the performance. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for senior citizens and non-Valpo students. Admission is free to Valpo students, faculty and staff. For ticket information, visit the […]
The 15th Annual Sousa Tribute Concert will feature the Valparaiso University Chamber Concert Band, Luce Concert Band, and Community/University Concert Band. Jeffrey Scott Doebler will serve as conductor. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for senior citizens and non-Valpo students. Admission is free to Valpo students, faculty and staff. Ticket information can be found here. Saturday, May 4, 1 […]