As submitted by Human Resources. Birthdays: August 6: Olivia Gorman, Counseling Services. August 7: Chanel Boose, Engineering. August 8: Kenneth Bult, Communication; Michael Wojcik, Administration and Finance; Gregg Johnson, Political Science and International Relations; Julie DeGraw, Student Affairs. August 9: Kevin McNamara, Graduate School; Ana Sariol, Business; Tracie Finney, Transportation. August 10: Mary Bandstra, Business; […]
The Office of Information Technology would like to encourage all faculty to visit the classrooms they will be teaching in to practice using Zoom in that space. Faculty should also test any additional features they plan to utilize during their class. If issues arise, please email helpdesk@valpo.edu with questions. IT has checked each classroom’s webcam […]
SAVE THE DATE Class of 2020 Commencement Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 Planning is underway to celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of our spring, summer, and fall graduates in a safe and responsible manner. Please join us as we celebrate the Valparaiso University Class of 2020. Additional details will be shared as plans are finalized. […]
In hopes of easing the transition of hybrid learning for students and faculty, students will be invited to activate a Zoom account. Next week, students will receive an email from Zoom asking them to activate their account. That email will provide them with the required link to create their account, and once their account is […]
Valparaiso University achieved recognition as a 2019 Tree Campus USA. Tree Campus USA, a national program launched in 2008 by the Arbor Day Foundation, honors colleges and universities and their leaders for promoting healthy trees and engaging students and staff in the spirit of conservation. To obtain this distinction, Valpo met the five core standards […]
As submitted by faculty and staff. Kevin Ostoyich, professor of history, has been invited to moderate an upcoming even for PBS/Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center/Asian Americans Advancing Justice — Chicago. The even is a panel discussion to follow the screening of a new documentary film on the Shanghai Jews. Information about the event can […]
Presidential Search Update: The Search Committee has reviewed and discussed more than 25 applicants identified by WittKieffer, the firm assisting the Search Committee. The Committee has selected a number of excellent candidates who will be interviewed in the next several weeks. These interviews will identify final candidates who will meet with campus representatives for interviews […]
Adam Gray Holterhoff, Jr., age 71, husband of Sarah (Sally) Holterhoff, associate professor emerita of law librarianship, passed away June 29, 2020. His obituary may be viewed here. Memorial donations in Adam’s name may be made to Gabis Arboretum Railway Garden or the Valparaiso Family YMCA. […]
Harre Union Hours: August 3–7 — 7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. August 8–9 — Closed on Weekend August 10–11 — 7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. August 12 — Normal Hours Begin — Move In Day — 7 a.m. – Midnight *Founders Dining Hall and Cafe open Normal Hours for Fall 2020 Monday – Friday — […]
Valparaiso University Short Term Event Policy — Fall Semester 2020 A.) Overall Policies and Guidelines No events with outside guests are permitted except with limited exceptions. These are listed in the COVID-19 Campus Visitor Policy. Events will be limited to the maximum attendees dictated by the state or the amount that can be accommodated in […]