As submitted by Human Resource Services. Birthdays: April 2: Kristen Lewis, Chapel of the Resurrection; David Western, Christ College; Rami Musleh, Nursing and Health Professions; Salena Elish, Theatre; Michael Beaver, Alumni Relations. April 3: Denise Kirkland, Music; David Weber, Theology; Catherine Hayhurst, Building Services; Pauline Dranger, Counseling Services; Angela Turner, Nursing and Health Professions; Candy […]
The Institute for Leadership and Service is introducing new, virtual ways to make connections across the campus community. While we’re all sequestered at home, many of us are turning to favorite books — new and old. Enter: “Q Reads” (short for quarantine). More than a dozen faculty, staff, and student leaders have already volunteered to […]
Missing our beautiful campus views? Take a tour with some of our ambassadors in admissions in our new virtual campus tour. […]
Use cloth instead of paper to clean your kitchen. Repurpose old towels and t-shirts and cut them into small cleaning cloths. […]
Elsa Velasco, age 59, building services technician, Facilities Management-Building Services, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020, having served the University for 29 years. A private Mass was held. Debra S. Bailey, age 66, mother of Kristy Smith, mail machine operator, Mail Center, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020. A visitation was held at O’Donnell […]
Carolyn Whittier, assistant dean of students for Greek Life, Leadership and Volunteer Programs in Student Affairs, has been selected as the February 2020 Employee of the Month. One of her nominators provided this glowing recommendation. “Carrie Whittier touches the lives of almost every student on campus. From fraternity and sorority leaders and members, to any […]
Contingent upon resuming normal operations, Valpo faculty and staff are welcome to attend the annual Valparaiso University Scholarship and Creative Works Reception, scheduled to take place on Monday, May 4, 2020, 4:30–5:30 p.m., in the Christopher Center Community Room. The Christopher Center Library and the Office of the Provost are sponsoring the reception as part […]
Use tracking items throughout the semester as needed to ensure students are connected to academic advisors for interventions. This is especially important for online instruction. Complete the last progress survey by March 29 at 11 p.m. The Starfish system will be replacing DataVU four-week freshman reporting and Unsatisfactory Academic Progress (UAP) alerts by Aug. 1, […]
As submitted by faculty and staff. Susan Holman, Eckrich Chair and Professor of Religion and the Healing Arts, recently had a new open-access, peer-reviewed article, “Religion and Public Health: Learning from the [Ancient] Past,” published online in the Public Health, Religion, and Spirituality Network Bulletin. […]
As submitted by Human Resource Services. Birthdays: March 26: James Daugherty, Athletics March 27: Amanda Yarbrough, Nursing and Health Professions; Cindy Scanlan, Business; Amy Francis, Information and Record Systems; Jill Yarosz, Nursing and Health Professions March 28: Adam Sworden, Law; Saso Poposki, Computing and Info Sciences March 30: Renu Juneja, English; Jamie Stangel, Kinesiology; Zebadiah […]