On August 17, Trisha Mileham assumed the role of Acting Dean of the Graduate School in addition to her duties as Dean of the Library. Friday, August 14, was David Cleveland’s last day as interim dean of the graduate school (and last day as Dean of the Law School.) He took a visiting professorship at the […]
As submitted by Human Resources. Birthdays: August 20: Ronald Rittgers, Theology; Traci Dayne, Alumni Relations. August 21: Renee’ Turpa, Athletics. August 22: Benjamin Boche, Education; Erik Kispert, Engineering. August 23: Shodhin Geiman, Philosophy; Renee Campolattara, Landscape Maintenance; Joseph Hisaw, VUPD. August 24: John Grodrian, Music; Sandra Garber, VUPD. August 25: Adam Gibson-Even, Physics and Astronomy; […]
Valpo’s Counseling Center recognizes that as we continue to be in a time of change and stressful events, many may feel uncertainty, fear, and anger along with a host of other emotions. Students enrolled full time or in the DARC program can access appointments with a mental health provider at the Counseling Center, who can […]
Staff Employee Advocacy Council (SEAC) would like to remind campus to submit nominations for the Employee of the Month award. Nominations are welcome at any time and faculty, students, and staff are all welcome to nominate a staff member for the recognition. Please help SEAC thank the wonderful work that our staff does by nominating […]
Dave Sierkowski, chief information officer, has been selected as the July 2020 SEAC Employee of the Month. According to one of Dave’s nominators, his leadership skills have been invaluable in keeping the University functioning during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Dave has an underlying knowledge and understanding of how each system works but has also overseen efforts […]
Please note that new requirements are in place from external health officials that any events hosted with more than 100 people must have a detailed safety plan approved by our local health department. If you are interested in hosting such an event, please contact covid19info@valpo.edu and a member of Incident Command will respond to your […]
The Valparaiso University Student Organizing Committee will be hosting a demonstration titled, “Black Lives Matter at Valparaiso University,” on Sunday, August 16 from 6:45 p.m. until approximately 9:30 p.m. They will be present in the area of the Athletics Recreation Center and Brown Field. […]
Ted Ludwig, professor emeritus of theology, passed away August 11, 2020. He was a published scholar, beloved teacher, loyal friend, and an early, valued member of the Valparaiso Builders/Project Neighbors community. Lenore U. Kimbrough, age 103, mother of Judy Miller, assistant professor of library services, passed away on August 10, 2020. Her obituary may be […]
Music Auditions You don’t need to be a music major to sing or play! Anyone interested in participating in music can email music@valpo.edu. Theatre Auditions If you are interested in auditioning for one of the fall semester theatre productions, email theatre@valpo.edu. Dance Ensemble Auditions The Dance Ensemble is open to all Valpo students. Dance styles include: classical ballet, […]
As submitted by faculty and staff. Richard E. DeMaris, senior research professor in theology, presented a paper via Zoom at a three-day virtual conference sponsored by the University of Rostock, Germany. DeMaris’s presentation, “Emotional Aspects of Christian and Other Water Rites in the Early Roman Empire,” was the lead-off paper at the conference, whose theme […]