When Caleb Kortokrax ’11 transferred to Valparaiso University during his junior year, he had anticipated majoring in art history. But a conversation with Bob Sirko, chair of the Department of Art, changed Kortokrax’s thinking. “I was telling him that I would also like to take painting and drawing classes,” Kortokrax recalled. “He was like, ‘Why […]
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Cultural Ambassador
With 200 trees planted, $5,000 raised, and three cleanup activities executed, Taiz, Yemen, is flourishing with a greener landscape, increased funds for a cancer hospital, and restored public and private spaces. Graduate School alumnus Ammar Al-Hawi ’10 said his experience at Valparaiso University was the inspiration behind these changes. “My time at Valpo provided me […]
Valparaiso University Alumni Honored Among Law Bulletin Publishing Company’s 40 Under Forty Top Attorneys
Valparaiso University alumni Joshua Lee ’98 and Benjeman Nichols ’99 have garnered recognition from the Law Bulletin Publishing Company for being among the brightest, most talented attorneys under age 40 in Illinois. Both were members of Christ College — The Honors College while at Valpo. Lee is a partner at Schiff Hardin LLP in Chicago, […]
Valparaiso University Athletics Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2014
Six individuals will be inducted into the Valparaiso University Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday, Feb. 22. Rachel Janssen, Brittany Malicoat, Amanda Meyer, Dave Newnam, Jon Steinbrecher, and John Wolfenberg comprise the 17th class in Hall of Fame history. Janssen played women’s tennis for Valpo from 2003 through 2007. A three-time First Team All Mid-Continent […]