James Brodzinski will join Valparaiso University as Dean of the College of Business beginning July 1, 2012. In his new role, James will be responsible for the strategic leadership, coordination, and guidance of the College. James comes to Valpo from Saint Xavier University, Chicago, where he has been the Dean of the Graham School of […]
The Valparaiso University College of Engineering has released a new digital magazine for the iPad, which will connect the college to many constituents through an interactive digital community. The app was designed by recent Valparaiso University graduates Cameron Banga and Michael Phelps, co-founders of 9magnets LLC. Designed to be an attractive way to keep in […]
Timothy Tomasik, associate professor of foreign languages and literatures, has been named to the Richard P. Baepler Distinguished Professorship in the Humanities at Valparaiso University. The four-year professorship is a rotating appointment honoring outstanding teachers and aimed at advancing interdisciplinary and integrative study of the humanities in accord with Valparaiso University’s mission. The Baepler Professor […]
Andrew Denecke, a sophomore psychology major who serves as chaplain for Valparaiso University’s Social Action Leadership Team (SALT), has been selected for a fellowship program that will help equip and inspire young leaders to make a difference in the global effort to end deaths caused by malaria. The Lutheran Malaria Initiative Fellowship, through Lutheran World […]
The American Concrete Institute has named Valparaiso University to its list of 15 Outstanding Universities for 2011. The ACI Award for University Student Activities was initiated to recognize universities that have participated in ACI-related activities. “Considering the number of institutions across the U.S. that offer a degree in civil engineering, being one of only 15 […]
Valparaiso University College of Engineering students, faculty, staff and friends came together on Feb. 21 to celebrate The Engineers’ Day (a.k.a. Tired Engineers’ Day). The celebration took place at the annual banquet in the Harre Union and was organized by Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honor society. Honored guests at this year’s banquet were Valparaiso […]
Marissa Longoria, a Valparaiso University senior double majoring in political science and sociology from East Chicago, Ind., presented her project on immigration issues at the Clinton Global Initiative University,which took place March 30-April 1 at George Washington University in Washington DC. Longoria’s project, a website titled Voices of Nuestros Vecinos (Voices of Our Neighbors), was […]
The American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Illinois/Indiana Section held its annual conference at Valparaiso University on March 17. Scott Duncan, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Valpo and 2011 ASEE IL/IN Outstanding Teacher, gave the keynote address at the conference. Duncan’s research involves using solar energy as an alternative fuel source. The James S. […]
A group of Valparaiso University students traveled to China in March to assess how the country’s education system is dealing with the equality issue now that China has embarked on market-oriented reform and experience growing economic prosperity. Led by Zhimin Lin, professor of political science, eight Valpo students – Anna Horkey, Jeung Han Lee, Bo […]
A Valparaiso University student’s essay on the impact of the emerald ash borer infestation on North American forests has been honored for its excellence. Matthew Lewitke, a junior environmental science major from Tinley Park, Ill., received Valparaiso University Donnelley Prize for his essay “Biological Solutions to the Emerald Ash Borer Infestation.” The prize is presented […]