Gilbert Meilaender, Ph.D., senior research professor of theology, wrote the article “Thy Will Be Done: The Ten Commandments and the Christian Life,” which was published by Baker Academic. […]
Faculty and Staff Notes — Thursday, May 28, 2020
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Green Tips — Thursday, May 28, 2020
Use recycled paper products when available. From printer paper to paper towels, recycled options decrease the number of trees being cut down to create paper products. […]
Tech Tips — Thursday, May 28, 2020
Password Managers: What is a password manager? A password manager is an encrypted piece of software that stores and manages all the passwords and login information you use to access online sites, apps, and other services. Not only can it keep your sensitive data and credentials safe, it can also generate unique and strong passwords […]
Moving to Zoom Web Conferencing
This summer, the Office of Information Technology will be switching from Webex to Zoom for Valparaiso University’s distance learning and video conferencing platform. This means faculty will be able to use a pro-level Zoom account that will provide meetings without time constraint and up to 300 participants. Zoom provides a simpler, more robust video conferencing […]
Congratulations — Thursday, May 21, 2020
As submitted by Human Resources. Birthdays: May 21: Zhenhu Jin, Business; Geoffrey Wetherell, Psychology; Mark Budnik, Electrical and Computer Engineering; Ericka Grodrian, Music May 22: Karen Berrier, World Languages and Cultures; Natalie Banta, Law; Reva Johnson, Mechanical Engineering and Bioengineering May 23: Robert Wichlinski, Computing and Information Sciences; Cathleen Loosemore, Admission; David Rolling, Kinesiology; Erin […]
Tech Tips — Thursday, May 21, 2020
Microsoft Excel is a useful tool for handling all your spreadsheet needs, but managing your data can take time. Work smarter with these tech tips on shortcuts for Excel: AutoSum shortcut. To quickly sum a list of values, select the cell at the bottom of a vertical list of values or to the right of […]
Five Valparaiso University Alumni Receive Fulbright Awards
Five Fulbright grants have been extended to Valparaiso University recent alumni. Through the Fulbright Program, these recipients will have the opportunity to meet, work, live with and learn from people of their host country while teaching or continuing their studies. “We are thrilled to see the hard work and dedication of these fine young alumni […]
Help Us Recruit New Students
Dear Colleagues, As this semester draws to a close, I have a plea. The Offices of Admission and Financial Aid are in the home stretch of enrolling the Class of 2024 and are in need of faculty, staff, and current students to make themselves available to prospective students as they make their final decisions about […]
Congratulations — Thursday, May 14, 2020
As submitted by Human Resources. Birthdays: May 14: Kenneth DeAngelis, Athletics; Elizabeth Burow-Flak, English. May 15: Douglas Wassilak, Education; Gregory Jones, Theology. May 16: James Old, Political Science and International Relations; Mary Champeau, Graduate School. May 17: Angela Dautartas, Biology. May 18: Zsuzsanna Szaniszlo, Mathematics and Statistics; Claire Happel Ashe, Music; Maura Cock, Music. May […]
Tech Tips — Thursday, May 14, 2020
Web Conferencing: Google Meet will be rolling out to Gmail so you can launch or join a meeting right from your inbox. (You will see a little camera and little keyboard image below your mail folders on the left hand side.) Be sure to update Chrome to see the change take place! Email Organization: You […]