The Journal of Values Based Leadership (JVBL) is an international journal published by Valparaiso University’s College of Business. JVBL strives to publish articles that are intellectually rigorous yet of practical use to leaders, teachers, and entrepreneurs and focuses on converging the practical, theoretical, and applicable ideas and experiences of scholars and practitioners. Readership daily crosses […]
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Career Center Webinar
Want to spruce up your LinkedIn profile and stand out to recruiters? Join the Career Center for a webinar with Reggie Hanson, Customer Success Manager, LinkedIn Learning May 28, 2020 5:30 p.m. Central Please join the webinar via this link. Password: 0528 You can also dial-in at 888.788.0099 or 877.853.5247 (Toll Free) Webinar ID: 912 […]
Day of Giving 2020
Day of Giving 2020 was a great success. Thank you! We will share the results soon. President Heckler shares his gratitude and excitement for our success in this video. […]
In Sympathy — Thursday, June 4, 2020
Howard Nevin Peters, age 81, professor emeritus of foreign languages and literatures, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020. His obituary may be viewed here. Memorials may be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2050 W 1100 N, Chesterton, IN 46304 or to Kids Alive International, 2507 Cumberland Drive, P.O. Box 2117, Valparaiso, IN 46384. Jonathan Kevin […]
In Sympathy — Thursday, May 28, 2020
Charlotte S. DeMaris, age 96, mother of Rick DeMaris, senior research professor of theology, and mother-in-law of Sarah DeMaris, senior research professor of world languages and culture, passed away on May 11, 2020. Taeko Peace, age 87, mother of Suzanne Zentz, assistant dean of undergraduate nursing programs, passed away on May 17, 2020. Memorial contributions […]
Indiana Extends Face Covering Requirement
On Wednesday, Aug. 26, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb announced he would extend the statewide face covering requirement for at least 30 days, with a new executive order in effect until at least Sept. 25. During the press briefing, Governor Holcomb and Indiana State Health Commissioner shared that the positivity rate has plateaued since the mask […]
DesignWorks Open for Printing
Valpo DesignWorks, the University’s print shop, is open for printing. Need an estimate? Visit Valpo DesignWorks Online Print Center to view a full product listing, price a project, or build a project using one of the custom, Valpo-branded templates available. You will need to create a user account the first time you log in. Located in the […]
Helping Health Care Professionals Help Patients
COVID-19, the departure of countless health care professionals from the industry, and an ever-evolving global landscape are changing the ways the medical profession functions. Many health care workers are suddenly finding themselves with new and more diverse duties. For these professionals, the new certificate in health administration introduced at Valparaiso University in fall 2021 may […]
Summer Interdisciplinary Research Symposium Keynote
The 2020 Summer Interdisciplinary Research Symposium (SIReS) will take place on Friday, July 24, from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on the Zoom platform. The schedule is as follows: 9–10:15 a.m. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Karl Reid, Executive Director, National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) “Failure IS an Option: How Failure is Critical to Success” Most advanced […]
The Christmas Star: An Astronomer’s Investigation into the Identity of the Star
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m. CT The Gospel according to Matthew, in recounting the birth of Jesus, records a visit by magi who were led by a star. What was that star? Various suggestions have been made over the years, some miraculous and some astronomical, including several by the famous 17th century astronomer Johannes Kepler. […]