At Valpo, we recognize the importance of building communities and creating opportunities. We ground theory in practice, so that we can reach further than we believed possible. This year, Working Across Vocations Everywhere through Service (WAVES) traveled to the Dominican Republic to accomplish an interdisciplinary service trip that allowed them to see the impact that […]
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Valparaiso University to Host CarFit Event
The Occupational Therapy Program at Valparaiso University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions is partnering with CarFit — a national program developed by AAA, AARP, and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), to help mature drivers create a better “fit” with their cars. On April 11, motorists aged 65 and over are welcome to come […]
Writing a Future: Kelcey Ervick on Becoming a Writer
As we get ready to welcome 2023 Ohioana Book Award winning author, Kelcey Ervick for her graphic novel reading, we sat down with her to know the story behind the writer. Kelcey shares her inspirations, her doubts, and some words of advice for young writers who hope to get their work published. Kelcey will be […]
Helping Create the Fuel of the Future
Valparaiso University’s James S. Markiewicz Solar Energy Research Facility (SERF) has been given a sub-award by the United States Department of Energy to join Arizona State University, the University of Michigan, and Sandia National Laboratories on an ambitious project that could change the way we fuel our world. The University will receive a total of […]
Literacy and Legacy: The Tale of Ann Reiser
As Dr. Seuss once said, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Wise words that were daily lived out loud (and often read aloud) by one of Valpo’s most beloved Wonder Women, Ann Reiser, Ph.D. Born on March 7, 1939, in […]
Bias at the Plate: What Umpires Tell Us about Evaluators
Baseball season is underway at Valparaiso University — as well as MLB spring training sites in Florida and Arizona — and one professor has used his love of the sport, combined with his passion for data-driven research and economic theory, to investigate an issue faced by most athletic events: home-team bias. Mike Hsu, assistant professor […]
Robotic Football Tournament at Valparaiso University
Valparaiso University invites the Valpo community to watch a football game like no other as it hosts the 11th annual Collegiate Robotic Football Conference (CRFC) National Championship Tournament at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at the Athletics-Recreation Center (ARC). This event is free and open to the public. Valpo’s Robotics team will defend […]
Valpo Social Work Students Make History While Making a Difference
Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter) – we’re all plugged into this digital age some way, somehow. Whether we click and swipe for connectivity, inspiration, a quick laugh, or a routine doomscroll, the appeals of social media and the internet don’t exist without the possibility of detrimental effects. It’s a truth that social work […]
Read This Next: Grace Biermann
I’m going to bend the rules a little bit today and recommend a story from the Christopher Center’s collection that you can read, watch, or both. This story is “Rebecca,” written by 20th century author Daphne du Maurier. The novel was published in 1938, and then adapted into a film that was released two years later, in […]
Valparaiso University Pushes Accessibility to Higher Education
Valparaiso University’s Bloom Scholars program has received a $137,329 grant from the State of Indiana Commission for Higher Education as part of a call for initiatives to support college student success. The funding has been used to hire and train two student success coaches, bringing substantial benefit to students and the University as a whole. […]