WHAT: A panel discussion on “Philanthropy and Competition.” The panel participants will engage in a thoughtful conversation about the ways that donors and nonprofit organizations navigate questions of collaboration, competition, and charitable decision-making, particularly in a difficult economic climate. WHO: Martin Buinicki, Friedrich Professor of American Literature at Valparaiso University, will host a panel discussion […]
Elderly and low-income taxpayers who need help preparing their tax returns will again be able to turn to the Valparaiso University Law School VITA program for assistance. Valparaiso Law students participate in the Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteers in Tax Assistance (VITA) community service program which offers free federal and state tax preparation to eligible taxpayers. […]
YAWAna Eat? Educational Dinner, in support of Valparaiso University’s World Relief Campaign. Find out about The YAWA Project: Bettering a Nation Through Education, and learn about the Native American tribe Lakota, their tradition and culture, the importance of education on Native American reservations and the children on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. The dinner will be […]
The Valparaiso University Art Department has created unique bowls to be auctioned to the Valparaiso University community. The money collected will be donated to international relief. The bowls range from the fantastic to the sublime. Some of the artwork will be drawings, paintings and photography that simply refer to bowls. In addition, between bids, you […]
Valparaiso University Law School’s Business Law Society and Sports and Entertainment Law Association will host the third annual Catwalk for the Cause Charity Fashion Show to raise money and awareness for Lakeshore PAWS, a local animal rescue organization. All proceeds from ticket sales and donations will go to Lakeshore PAWS. Lakeshore PAWS is dedicated to […]
As a double major, a leader at the Chapel of the Resurrection, and a member of numerous clubs and activities such as the Torch and VUTV, Nate King’s participation in University life has spanned much of the institution’s available outlets. “Being involved in things socially, academically, spiritually, and physically, all these different things shape me […]
As Aaron Willis danced with his fraternity brothers late into the night at Valparaiso University’s first annual Dance Marathon, he did so knowing his dancing would make a big difference in the lives of Indiana kids — kids just like his nephew. “My nephew wasn’t supposed to live past the age of five months,” Willis […]
Andrew Nunemaker ’91 will speak at the inaugural event of the Institute for Leadership and Service’s new speakers series on Thursday, Oct. 17, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room. The event is presented in partnership with the Christ College Symposium. Join us for this interactive event and learn about leadership and service in action. Philanthropist and entrepreneur Andy Nunemaker ’91 earned his bachelor of […]
CEO of Dynamis Software to Kick Off New Speakers Series on Oct. 17 Valparaiso University’s Institute for Leadership and Service will launch its new speaker series with Andrew Nunemaker ’91, an influential entrepreneur and philanthropist who will speak about “Leadership and Service in Action” on Thursday, Oct. 17. Nunemaker is CEO of Dynamis Software Corporation, […]
Every year, President Mark Heckler and Provost Mark Schwehn help support the World Relief Campaign with a friendly competition. This year they will be participating in the Water Games Olympiad, along with other professors and students. The Olympiad will consist of a speed walk around 5 cones with a bowl of water on your head, a […]