As submitted by Human Resources. Birthdays: Sept. 25: James Fields, Integrated Marketing and Communications Sept. 26: Sedefka Beck, Economics; Anton Lewis, Business Sept. 29: Julie Koch, Nursing and Health Professions; Julie Vick, Athletics Sept. 30: Nina Corazzo, Art […]
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Register for Sunday Morning and Celebrate
Want to join us in person for Sunday morning worship at 10 a.m. service? Or at our late-night Wednesday service Celebrate? Because we are limited to having 100 people in worship, you are asked to pre-register for these two services. Reserve your free ticket for Sunday morning or for Celebrate, but please note that the window […]
Valpo Student Finalist for the Midwest Regional Youth of the Year
Tekeidra Masters ’24 is a biology major who is one of two finalists for the Midwest Regional Youth of the Year award for the Boys and Girls Club of America. For more than 70 years, the Youth of the Year program has honored and celebrated the nation’s most inspiring teens and their incredible journeys. Congratulations, […]
Congratulations — Thursday, September 17, 2020
As submitted by Human Resources. Birthdays Sept. 17: Danielle Lavin-Loucks, Sociology and Criminology; Martin Buinicki, English; Luke Aeschliman, Finance Office; Michelle Bulington, Education Sept. 18: Kayla McClain; Alumni Relations; Debbie Lowenthal, Student Affairs Sept. 19: Susan Scuderi, Facilities Management; Keith Carlson, Psychology Sept. 20: Brittany Fozkos, Athletics; Kathy Oneal, Building Services; Jacob Henschen, Civil & […]
WVUR Offering Live Broadcasts of Chapel Services
For the first time in their history, Valparaiso University’s student-run radio station, WVUR-FM, and the Chapel of the Resurrection are teaming up to offer live broadcasts of chapel services. The initiative came about in order to make worship services more widely available during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even so, the venture will have ongoing benefits for […]
Faculty and Staff Notes — Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020
Kevin Ostoyich, Ph.D., professor of history, was invited to speak to students in a new course devoted to refugees at Vassar College. The course uses four of his articles on Shanghai refugees: “A Survivor’s Luck: Reflections on Berlin and Shanghai;” “The Dealer’s Cards: How Gary Sternberg Made the Best of Them;” “A Profile of the […]
SEAC Employee of the Month
Bonnie Dahlke Goebbert, assistant dean for strategic initiatives in the Student Life Division, has been selected as the August 2020 SEAC Employee of the Month. According to one of her nominators, Bonnie’s leadership skills were invaluable in planning, coordinating, and facilitating the on-campus FOCUS sessions this past summer. “Due to Bonnie’s leadership, the University was […]
SEAC Elections Open Now!
Elections for Staff Employee Advocacy Council (SEAC) representation are underway. Your participation helps ensure that SEAC consists of the best staff to represent all hourly and salary employees of Valparaiso University. All staff members are encouraged to vote for five hourly and five salary representatives. Election ballots may be submitted through Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020. […]
COVID-19 Community Concern Reporting Form
Hello Students, Can you believe we are almost at the end of week 5 of classes? I’m so proud of all of you for all you are doing to keep the spread of COVID-19 at bay so we can continue to be in community together. Please stay vigilant and continue the great work! The University […]
2020 Graduates: Important Survey Regarding Valpo’s 2020 Commencement Ceremony
Dear 2020 Valparaiso University Graduates: Planning is underway to celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of our spring, summer, and fall graduates. Our goal is to host an in-person ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020. Valparaiso University is working diligently, in coordination with the Porter County Health Department to plan this ceremony in a safe and responsible […]