Registration open now for classes beginning in January. Valparaiso University Office of Continuing Education offers graduate level non-credit courses for those adults who enjoy and appreciate the challenge of high-level intellectual exploration in the company of other adults. The semester long courses are diverse and include topics in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. In […]
The Caterpillar Foundation has selected Valparaiso University as one of five universities nationwide to receive funding to support study abroad in China, as a partner in the United States Department of State’s 100,000 Strong Initiative. Recognizing the importance of studying abroad to an increasingly globalized economy, the Caterpillar Foundation has designated funds to help those […]
VALPARAISO, Ind. – Teachers participating in the Museum of Science and Industry’s science teacher education courses now can receive graduate credit from Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Ind. The new partnership provides more options to teachers interested in furthering their own education. Teachers can apply graduate credit toward a Master of Education in Instructional Leadership at Valparaiso […]
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. […]
Valparaiso University’s Office of Multicultural Programs has been awarded $2,000 from the United States Institute of Peace to Support Public Education for Peacebuilding. USIP’s support will enable Valparaiso University to expand its annual Peace and Social Justice Symposium focus to include international affairs. “It is critical that we teach our students and members of our community about global […]
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 […]
Continuing a commitment to educating global citizens who are prepared to lead and serve in church and society, Valparaiso University has partnered with Lumenus USA in the creation of The Lumenus USA Center for Global Leadership at Valparaiso University. Enrolling nearly 4,000 students representing most states and more than 50 countries, Valparaiso University strives to […]
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 […]