On Sunday Nov. 11, Valparaiso University Greek life hosted the inaugural Dance Marathon. Student organizations from across campus registered their members to come and remain on their feet for the entire six-hour event, which raised $10,417.07 for Riley Children’s Hospital. The event included choreographed dances taught and led by Valpo’s ballroom, cheer, and dance teams, […]
Valparaiso University unveiled the Campus Master Plan, a map that will guide ongoing change across campus for the coming decades, during special sessions to the campus and greater Valparaiso community on Sept. 20 at the Harre Union ballrooms. The Master Plan implements several goals of the Strategic Plan, including enrollment growth, student experience, innovation, and […]
Student-athletes at Valparaiso University continue to distinguish themselves academically, graduating at a higher rate than their peers at many other universities, according to information released by the NCAA. Using an average of graduation rates compiled by the four most recent classes, the NCAA study showed that 80 percent of Valpo’s student-athletes graduated within six years […]
The College of Engineering at Valparaiso University has been recognized by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying for the efforts of Valpo’s chapter of Engineers Without Borders. John Sauer and Harold Snead, members of the Indiana State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers, presented the 2012 NCEES Engineering Award to Eric Johnson, […]
The Christmas season is quickly approaching. As we look back to last year, we can look forward to another active and festive holiday season. Christmas 2011 was a season that celebrated music, community, and tradition. It highlighted performances by students, faculty, staff, and community members, including the Second Annual TUBACHRISTMAS Concert, the Valparaiso University Christmas […]
MLK Celebration 2013: Building Bridges: Dream. Dialogue. Service. Events schedule: Wednesday, Jan. 23 Law School mock congressional debate, 6-7:30 p.m., Law School, Wesemann Hall Thursday, Jan. 24 Valparaiso University Law School MLK speaker: Karen Freeman-Wilson, 4 p.m., Law School, Wesemann Hall Previous events: Wednesday, Jan. 16 Art and essay contest recognition and award ceremony, 6-7 […]
Faculty and student choreographers are featured in the annual concert by the Valparaiso University Dance Ensemble. The talents of campus performers are combined with participation from invited dancers from the region. A variety of dance styles are juxtaposed to create a program full of energy, creative and original costume, lighting design and music to inspire. […]
Allison Schuette, Liz Wuerffel, and Moninder “Holly” Singh have been selected as the 2013 Martin Luther King Jr. Award recipients. The three were honored at Valparaiso University’s 24th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Monday, Jan. 21, at the Chapel of the Resurrection. As part of Valparaiso University’s annual celebration of the life and work […]
Valparaiso University has appointed Eric Johnson as Dean of the College of Engineering. In his role as dean, Johnson will be responsible for the leadership, coordination, and guidance for the College of Engineering. Primary responsibilities will include budget development and management, strategic planning, faculty development, student recruitment and advising, college advancement, and the continued enhancement […]
Andrew N. Nunemaker, the CEO for Dynamis Software Corporation, which provides optimization tools for insurance brokers, served as the speaker at Valparaiso University’s Dec. 9 ceremonies honoring graduates. Nunemaker received his Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from Valparaiso University in 1991 and his Master of Science in electrical engineering from the Georgia Institute of […]