A former executive director of the Lutheran Human Relations Association of America and longtime civil rights activist received the esteemed Andrew Schulze Award during Valparaiso University’s Martin Luther Jr. Day celebration Monday, Jan. 17, at the Chapel of the Resurrection. The Rev. Karl E. Lutze, an associate professor emeritus of Theology at Valparaiso University who […]
Faculty and student choreographers will be featured in the annual concert by the Valparaiso University Dance Ensemble. The Valparaiso University Dance Ensemble will perform Feb. 10-11 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 12-13 at 2 p.m. in the University Theatre at Valpo’s Center for the Arts. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for senior citizens […]
“The Universal Wolf,” described by director Joan M. Schenkar as a vicious new version of “Little Red Riding Hood” with a post-modern twist, will be performed at Valparaiso University in February. Valpo’s Department of Theatre will present the production Feb. 16-18 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 19-20 at 2 p.m. in the Studio Theatre at […]
Valparaiso University will host a series of events in February to celebrate the achievements of African-Americans in observance of Black History Month. The events are sponsored by the Black Student Organization and the Office of Multicultural Programs. Highlighting the celebration will be the 13th annual Black History Month Dinner at 6 p.m. Feb. 19 in […]
A Feb. 13 dedication of the Brauer Museum of Art’s new Byron Lee and Josephine Luecke Ferguson Galleries has increased the museum’s gallery space by approximately 25 percent. The museum is located in the Center for the Arts on the campus of Valparaiso University. The Ferguson Galleries will contribute to the prominence of the Brauer […]
The Reverend Brian T. Johnson, who has broad experience as a campus pastor and administrator in church-related higher education, has been appointed to the newly created position of Executive Director of Campus Ministries at Valparaiso University. Rev. Johnson will direct and supervise campus ministries at Valpo primarily through the management and co-ordination of three units: […]
Bonnie E. Raquet, corporate vice president (ret.) at Cargill Inc. and a member of the Board of Directors of Valparaiso University, has been announced as the University’s May 2011 Commencement speaker. Raquet is a 1970 graduate of Valparaiso University with a degree in history. She was elected to the Valparaiso University Board of Directors in […]
A staple of learning through service at Valparaiso University for more than 20 years has been Rebuilding Together. Approximately 100 student volunteers from Valpo will be participating in community cleanup efforts with Rebuilding Together Valparaiso on Saturday, April 16. This year volunteers will be joining Housing Opportunities, a Valparaiso not-for-profit that provides low-cost transitional housing […]
On the heels of a successful relationship-building trip to Germany by President Mark A. Heckler in March, plans are being made for next year when the Valparaiso University Chorale and a group of alumni will visit Germany. The Chorale will make its fourth trip to Germany next year to join the 800th anniversary celebration of […]
The Japanese Club, with the help of the Chinese and Japanese Studies Program, VISA and SALT, is collecting donations for disaster relief after the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Students are collecting donations at a table in the Harre Union during lunch (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and dinner (5 p.m. to 8 p.m.) each […]