Valparaiso University’s outstanding educational value and quality academic programs earned strong recognition once again from U.S. News & World Report in its annual rankings. The report, released on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011, showed Valparaiso University improving its rankings in a number of areas. In the Best Value category, Valparaiso University ranked second among regional universities […]
In a presentation at Valparaiso University, Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Richard A. Shweder will examine the challenge of accurately representing the cultural practices of minority groups, with special reference to two topics that have recently produced moral anxiety among mainstream populations in Europe and the United States. “Engaging Cultural Differences Without Moral Panic: The […]
Michael Joseph, an experienced higher education administrator and enrollment strategist, has been appointed to join Valparaiso University’s senior leadership team as vice president for enrollment management beginning October 17. As the chief enrollment officer, Michael will lead the development and oversee the execution of the University’s comprehensive enrollment management plan. Joseph will work closely with […]
Recipients of the Alumni Community Service Award, which honors alumni who have enhanced the prestige of the University by virtue of their character and integrity through outstanding service in their community, are: John M. Albers ’85 earned his bachelor of arts degree from Valparaiso University with majors in Theology and Greek. Albers is currently a […]
The Alumni Achievement Award, honoring alumni who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their chosen career or area of professional life, will be presented to: Gregory D. Alles ’77 earned his bachelor of arts degree from Valparaiso University in Greek and Latin. Alles is a professor of philosophy and religious studies at McDaniel College, Westminster, Md. […]
Family Weekend festivities will include three concerts, including the Friday, Oct. 28, opening event at the Chapel of the Resurrection featuring the Valparaiso Community/University Concert Band and Luce Concert Band. Performances on Saturday, Oct. 29, include a concert by the Valparaiso University Chorale and the Valparaiso University Men’s and Women’s Choirs, followed by a performance […]
Valparaiso University is celebrating the beginning of 2012 with the Chinese New Year Celebration on Tuesday, Jan. 24. The festivities are from 6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. in the Ballrooms of the Harre Union. This year’s event is co-sponsored by Valparaiso University Chinese and Japanese Studies Program, Confucius Institute at Valparaiso University, and Chinese Students […]
Valparaiso University announced on Feb. 14 the planned construction of a new 15,000-square-foot Welcome Center at the U.S. 30 entrance to campus. The Welcome Center will create a front door for the University and will support the needs of prospective students, alumni and all guests visiting campus. It will also house some key historical and […]
The 32nd annual Valparaiso University World Banquet, sponsored by the Valparaiso International Student Association (VISA) and the Office of International Programs, is on Saturday, Feb. 25, at 6 p.m. in the Harre Union Ballroom. The theme for this year is “Crossroads of Culture.” “Through the World Banquet, VISA students aim to display the crossroads of […]
The popular band Gym Class Heroes will be performing live at Valparaiso University on Friday, April 20 in the Harre Union Ballroom. Tickets are on sale now at union.universitytickets.com or at the Harre Union Welcome Desk. Tickets are $15 per person and doors open at 8 p.m. The band was formed in 1997. Members Travie […]