Valparaiso University is pleased to announce a new program designed to enhance professional development and improve communication and leadership skills for faculty and staff. Leadership Education Across Departments (LEADs) will begin in August of 2020. The program serves faculty and staff who are interested in developing their skills and learning more about Valparaiso University as […]
Roger Weitgenant, JD ’90, age 56, husband of Ann Weitgenant, associate director of financial aid, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Obituary may be viewed here. Memorial donations may be made in Roger’s name to Hilltop Childcare Development Center, Valparaiso. […]
As submitted by Human Resources. Birthdays April 30: Linda Schmidt, Christ College; Kristy Merritt, Human Resources; Sharon Jackson, Annual Giving. May 1: Jeri Simms, Nursing and Health Professions; Marilyn Simpson, Financial Aid; Carolyn Simpson, Institutional Effectiveness; Jaime Bump, Nursing and Health Professions; Suzanne Genovese, Nursing and Health Professions. May 2: Alesha McClanahan, Nursing and Health […]
Valparaiso University, through the OneCard Office, is a member of the National Association of Campus Card Users (NACCU). Higher Education institutions from both the United States and Canada are members of this organization. Each summer there is a conference in which representatives from the member schools attend to learn new trends/topics in the campus ID […]
Four members of the Valparaiso University football program have been named team captains for the 2020 season, as announced by head coach Landon Fox on Sunday. In a program filled with leaders, quarterback Chris Duncan (Woodland Hills, Calif. / Woodland Hills), linebacker Laddie Skarecky (Naperville, Ill. / Naperville), offensive lineman Sam Vas (Olmstead Township, Ohio / Olmstead Falls) and running back / long […]
Buy local honey to help with allergies this season. Local honey bees ingesting pollens that will help the body to build resistance to your potential allergens and, in turn, reduce allergy symptoms. […]
Cultural Arts Grant and Process Update The normal process for Cultural Arts Grants for the 2020–2021 academic year is delayed at this time due to the COVID-19 situation and protocols. The process will be delayed until determinations can be made regarding grants funds, and the feasibility of these kinds of campus events during the coming […]
Zhimin Lin, professor of political science, published another article on the coming US general election, “Biden vs. Trump, the show has started” in a major Chinese current affairs online publication, The Paper. Kevin Ostoyich, professor of history, delivered the online lecture, “There by the Grace of God Did They Go: The Kisch Family Experience in […]
Keyboard Shortcuts: Keyboard shortcuts can be fun and make you feel more efficient. Here are a few you may not know already but that might be helpful: Windows key + D: Get quick access to your desktop. If you have a lot of windows open on your computer and you want to quickly access your […]
TIAA is offering virtual/phone sessions during May and June. View a schedule of the dates for May and June here. Valpo faculty and staff can register by visiting www.TIAA.org/schedulenow or calling 800.732.8353, weekdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET) Retirement plan participants can also contact TIAA at 800.842.2252 every weekday from 9 a.m. to 9 […]