The Christopher Center Library, along with the Scholarly Communication Committee (SCC), is pleased to present the 20th Annual Valparaiso University Scholarship and Creative Works Reception. We regret that we are not able to meet in person to share and celebrate colleagues’ accomplishments this year. However, we happily honor authors who submitted their works in a virtual celebration. […]
Now that the weather is finally getting warmer, it’s that time of the year to put on our pedometers and hit the pavement. The annual Move Through Summer activity-based, campuswide wellness program is back! While the start of the year has been challenging, now is a great time to focus on ourselves and create a […]
Protection of student education records is an important part of many of our daily work, and it is required by federal law. To learn more about your requirements to protect student records, you are invited to complete an online Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) training. The training takes approximately 15 minutes to complete […]
The Valparaiso University Alumni Association Board of Directors is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2020 VUAA Distinguished Teaching Award. Robert Clark, Ph.D., is an associate professor of chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences and is also the director of the MSEED program. Professor Clark received his Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry from […]
What’s Up Wednesday – COVID-19 Edition 9 Wednesday, May 13 — Saturday, August 10, 2020 Congratulations on making it through this hard semester! This is the last What’s Up Wednesday of the school year. Continue to check your Valpo email over the summer. If changes to dates/deadlines need to happen due to COVID-19, you’ll be […]
FOCUS new-student orientation has been moved to July. There will now be six (6) one-day sessions, with no overnight stays on campus. The number of participants per session will be set at a level through which we can be together while still allowing for distancing. FOCUS registration will be automatically moved to a new session […]
Kevin Steele, director of instructional technology, design, and assessment for the Valparaiso Institute for Teaching and Learning (VITAL), has been selected as the April 2020 SEAC Employee of the Month. According to one of his nominators, “Kevin has been THE person to guide us through the new world of distance learning. Kevin jumped into action […]
Turning Off Notifications: Having trouble focusing on a project while working? Try turning off your notifications on your phone and computer. These “dings” and pop-ups are a distraction and interrupt our thoughts and ability to focus. For more tips on improving your focus, check out this learning course on LinkedIn Learning, a free resource for […]
Regalia will be available to be purchased online on the bookstore website beginning on May 7. Visit the Book Store website and choose “Shop” in the top left menu header and select “Graduation.” Students can then choose either the bachelor or master gown depending on the degree being awarded. Complete the rest of the process, add […]
What’s Up Wednesday – COVID-19 Edition 8 Wednesday, May 6 – Saturday, May 16 Good luck with finals, everyone! We have under a week left! There is light at the end! What’s Up Wednesday Wednesday, 5/6 Reading Day 10 a.m. Morning Prayer — online 10 a.m. UP Education Network Virtual Info Session — online 2 p.m. Snacks & Chat w/ […]