Elderly and low-income taxpayers who need help preparing their tax returns will again be able to turn to the Valparaiso University Law School VITA program for assistance. Valparaiso Law students participate in the Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteers in Tax Assistance (VITA) community service program which offers free federal and state tax preparation to eligible taxpayers. […]
The University Programing Council’s events for February and March: Movie: “Bully” March 23, 8 p.m., Neils Science Center Room 234 […]
WHAT: “A Concert of Epic Film Music” will feature music from films such as King of Kings, Ben-Hur, and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, as well as Hollywood blockbusters by James Horner including “Somewhere Out There” and “My Heart Will Go On.” In remembrance of the recent tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, […]
WHAT: Valparaiso University’s 33rd Annual World Banquet invites community members to experience cultures from more than 50 countries. More than 400 international students from across Valparaiso University’s campus will celebrate this year’s theme of “Building Bridges” by showcasing their culture through traditional food, dress and performances. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for senior citizens and $10 for […]
Valparaiso University’s Office of Multicultural Programs has been awarded $2,000 from the United States Institute of Peace to Support Public Education for Peacebuilding. USIP’s support will enable Valparaiso University to expand its annual Peace and Social Justice Symposium focus to include international affairs. “It is critical that we teach our students and members of our community about global […]
WHAT: Valparaiso University will host a representative from Dalton Education to share information about the partnership between the two organizations and their non-credit certificate programs including a Master’s Certificate in Financial Planning, an Online Executive Certificate in Financial Planning and an Online Executive Certificate in Paralegal Studies. Valparaiso University Continuing Education will also have information on their Retirement Planning […]
YAWAna Eat? Educational Dinner, in support of Valparaiso University’s World Relief Campaign. Find out about The YAWA Project: Bettering a Nation Through Education, and learn about the Native American tribe Lakota, their tradition and culture, the importance of education on Native American reservations and the children on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. The dinner will be […]
Valparaiso University is proud to welcome Zoe Weil, co-founder and president of the Institute for Humane Education, as the keynote speaker for its annual Peace and Social Justice Symposium, held Feb. 16. Weil is considered a pioneer in the comprehensive humane education movement, which works to create a humane, peaceful, healthy and just world for […]
Valparaiso University is proud to host the Northwestern Indiana Science and Engineering Fair for the eighth consecutive year. Students from Porter, LaPorte, Starke, Jasper, Newton, and Pulaski counties compete in this regional fair as individuals or in teams. The top senior division (high school) winners, the senior division team project winner, and the top junior division (middle school) […]
Jill (Dierberg ’06) Clark recently began her work at Valparaiso University as associate director of alumni relations. She graduated from Valpo with a degree in theology and has since achieved a master’s degree in theological studies and a PhD in religion and social change. “When I graduated from Valparaiso in 2006,” Clark said, “I always […]