Abass Abdul-Rahaman and Gopal Yeruva, graduate students in Valparaiso University’s information technology master’s program, have been honored for a mobile application they created for undergraduate students. During their time as IT interns at Valpo, Abdul-Rahaman and Yeruva collaborated with departments across campus to develop the app to be used during new-student orientation. It includes schedules, […]
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Polar Plunge at Valpo Benefits Special Olympics of Indiana
WHO: Valparaiso University and the Special Olympics of Indiana come together for the 2015 Polar Plunge, an event raising awareness and funds to sponsor the Special Olympics throughout the state. This is the fifth year the University will host the event. WHAT: The Polar Plunge invites participants who have raised $75 or more to jump […]
Valpo’s Institute for Leadership and Service Hosts Bridge/Work Conference
Democracy in Transition? Neighbor, Nation and the Politics of Now WHAT: The Institute for Leadership and Service’s spring conference will focus on the topic “Democracy in Transition? Neighbor, Nation and the Politics of Now.” Through a mix of keynote addresses, undergraduate research presentations and practitioner panels featuring several Valpo alumni, conference attendees will explore how […]
Valpo Breaks Ground on Sorority Housing March 16
WHAT: Valparaiso University will celebrate the groundbreaking and blessing of the sorority housing site. “This is such an exciting time of growth and development for the Valparaiso University sorority community,” said Carolyn Whittier, Ph.D., assistant dean of students for Greek Life. “Sorority women lead and serve in many capacities at the University, and these facilities […]
A Statement from President Mark A. Heckler: All Are Welcome In This Place
“I was a stranger and you invited me in.” — Matthew 25:35 Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff: Valparaiso University is constituted by people of different backgrounds and beliefs in dialogue with one another in the common pursuit of Truth. Those of us who have chosen to link our destinies with this place — whether faculty, […]
Soup Bowls for the Hungry Auction Fundraiser
The Soup Bowls for the Hungry Auction Fundraiser will be held on Friday, March 28, from 4 – 6 p.m. in the Art and Psychology Building, Studio 27. Students and faculty will display work for a silent auction. The event is free and open to the public. […]
President Heckler Issues Statement on Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act
Valparaiso University is constituted by people from different backgrounds, belief systems, and cultures joined together in the common pursuit of truth. As the University’s president, I am conscious of the importance of cultivating an environment in which all are free to engage in open dialogue and expression while treating one another with dignity and respect. These […]
Jonathan T.M. Reckford To Deliver Valparaiso University Commencement Address
Valparaiso University will celebrate undergraduate May Commencement on Sunday, May 17, at 1:30 p.m., conferring degrees upon 642 undergraduate students from the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, the College of Engineering, the College of Nursing and Health Professions, and Christ College — The Honors College. The keynote speaker is Jonathan T.M. […]
Academic Year Concludes With Commencement Ceremonies May 16–17
More than 1,000 undergraduate, graduate and law students will participate in Valparaiso University’s Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17. The 2014–2015 academic year concludes yet another chapter of the University’s proven excellence in education, leadership, faith, and service. “As we celebrate the end of another academic season, I am reminded of […]
Valpo alumni commit $3 million to establish endowed director position for Institute for Leadership and Service
Valparaiso University alumni Peter ’65, ’70 M.A. and Bonnie Thalacker ’70 Raquet have generously committed $3 million to establish the Endowed Director’s Chair for the Institute for Leadership and Service. When fully funded, the endowment will provide a permanent source of support for the Institute’s programs, which advance Valpo’s mission of preparing students for lives […]