For computer and electrical engineering department chair and professor, Jeff Will, Ph.D., his dedication to being a mentor and teacher is now being acknowledged on a national level through a 2014 ASEE National Outstanding Teaching Medal. The American Society of Engineering Education receives countless nominations each year for their regional and national awards, but only […]
Valparaiso University alumnus Jonathan Rudy ’10 achieved the highest honor at the 2014 Young Artists Competition in Organ Performance on June 23 in Boston. As First Prize winner of one of the nation’s most prestigious organ competitions, Rudy has the opportunity to gain career development assistance through Karen McFarlane Artists Inc., the premier management for […]
Valparaiso University will offer “Kinder lernen Deutsch”, a German language and culture program sponsored by the Kade-Duesenberg German House and Cultural Center, to elementary school students during the academic year. Children will learn German through fun activities, songs, and games taught by Valpo undergraduate students and supervised by Professor Sarah DeMaris. Two classes will be […]
The Department of Music at Valparaiso University presents the 2014-2015 music season, which brings world-class musical talent to campus and to the region with performances by renowned guest artists as well as Valpo’s nationally and internationally recognized student ensembles. Major performances include: Confucius Institute at Valparaiso University, Sept. 29 at 6 p.m., Chapel of the […]
The Valparaiso University Department of Theatre presents the 2014-2015 production season. Major performances include: Eurydice, Oct. 9-10 and 16-17 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 11-12 and 18-19 at 2 p.m., Studio Theatre. “Eurydice” by Sarah Ruhl reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. With contemporary characters, ingenious plot twists and […]
WHO: Andrew Nunemaker ’91, a Valpo alum and current member of the University’s Board of Directors, has assembled a remarkable collection of fine works demonstrating his interest in the diverse approaches of the contemporary scene as well as his interest in Modern masters. Andrew, an influential entrepreneur and philanthropist, is CEO of Dynamis Software Corporation, […]
WHO: The Northwest Indiana Student Chapter of the American Meteorological Society presents award-winning non-fiction writer Lee Sandlin as guest speaker for their October meeting. The event is free and open to the public. Sandlin’s work includes journalism, historical studies, music reviews for the Chicago Reader, and recently, contributions to the Wall Street Journal. His 1997 […]
WHAT: Valpo’s theatre department presents “Eurydice,” directed by Lee F. Orchard, theatre professor and chair. Writer Sarah Ruhl reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost […]
Valparaiso University has honored Amanda Zelechoski, Ph.D., as the inaugural recipient of its Arts and Sciences Emerging Teacher Award, which encourages and recognizes excellence in teaching among junior faculty members. “It is an incredible honor to receive the inaugural A&S Emerging Teacher Award. As I am surrounded by some of the best teachers I have […]
Valparaiso University has named Heath Carter and Jan Westrick the 2015–2016 University Research Professors. The program recognizes and encourages scholarly accomplishments and honors faculty members for original research and creative work. Assistant Professor of History Heath Carter, Ph.D., joined Valpo in 2012. He plans to write his second book, which will tell the story of […]