Valparaiso University’s commitment to preparing graduates who are passionate about using their knowledge and compassion to help others has been recognized by Washington Monthly in its rankings of the nation’s top service-oriented schools. Valpo tied for No. 11 among master’s-level universities in the nation, and is the top-ranked school in that category among institutions located […]
The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra to Headline Concert on April 2 Valparaiso University will host the 2016 Jazz Fest March 28 – April 2, featuring diverse workshops and performances including the Benny Green Trio and the legendary Count Basie Orchestra. A number of the University’s faculty and student ensembles and middle school and high school […]
Final exams scheduled to take place Monday, Dec. 13, will proceed as scheduled. However, given the inclement weather conditions expected to continue into Monday, faculty and students are urged to exercise caution in determining whether or not they can safely travel to campus. Other regular University operations will be cancelled due to current and forecasted […]
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 […]
An exciting season for the Valparaiso University’s men’s basketball team ended with a loss to Iona in the first round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament at the Athletic Recreation Center. It was Valpo’s 10th postseason appearance in 16 years. The Crusaders finished the season 23-12, their winningest campaign since 2001-2002. Along the way, Valpo captured a […]
Valparaiso University President Mark A. Heckler will exchange his suit and tie for a backpack and a notebook on April 20 when he switches roles with a student for the day in an event sponsored by Valpo’s Mortar Board to raise money for charity. President Heckler and a student (to be named April 15) will […]
The Rev. Charlene Cox, who has an extensive background in campus ministry, has been appointed as University Pastor and will join the staff of the Chapel of the Resurrection in mid-July. Cox will succeed the Rev. Darlene Grega who pioneered the role of ELCA ministry leader and whose April 2010 death was recently remembered during […]
Valparaiso University President Mark A. Heckler exchanged his suit and tie for a backpack and a notebook on April 20, switching roles with a student, senior german major Emily German, in an event sponsored by Valpo’s Mortar Board to raise money for charity. Heckler and German began their new “roles” at 8 a.m. and continued […]