“Circle Mirror Transformation,” a journey through the lives of four theatre students and their teacher, will be presented by the Valparaiso University Department of Theatre starting Wednesday, Feb. 22. The production will run through Sunday, Feb. 26. Performances on Feb. 22 through Feb. 24 will be at 8 p.m. and performances on Feb. 25 and […]
Andrew Denecke, a sophomore psychology major who serves as chaplain for Valparaiso University’s Social Action Leadership Team (SALT), has been selected for a fellowship program that will help equip and inspire young leaders to make a difference in the global effort to end deaths caused by malaria. The Lutheran Malaria Initiative Fellowship, through Lutheran World […]
Valparaiso University’s German Program has been designated a German Center of Excellence by the American Association of Teachers of German (AATG). Valpo is one of the only two U.S collegiate institutions to ever receive this honor from the organization. This is the first year that such a designation has been considered for institutions on the […]
Valparaiso University’s Department of Theatre presents Neil Simon’s poignant comedy “Brighton Beach Memoirs,” starting April 18 at the University Theatre at the Center for the Arts. The production will run through April 22. Performances April 18-20 are at 8 p.m., and performances April 21-22 are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 […]
Marissa Longoria, a Valparaiso University senior double majoring in political science and sociology from East Chicago, Ind., presented her project on immigration issues at the Clinton Global Initiative University,which took place March 30-April 1 at George Washington University in Washington DC. Longoria’s project, a website titled Voices of Nuestros Vecinos (Voices of Our Neighbors), was […]
A group of Valparaiso University students traveled to China in March to assess how the country’s education system is dealing with the equality issue now that China has embarked on market-oriented reform and experience growing economic prosperity. Led by Zhimin Lin, professor of political science, eight Valpo students – Anna Horkey, Jeung Han Lee, Bo […]
A Valparaiso University student’s essay on the impact of the emerald ash borer infestation on North American forests has been honored for its excellence. Matthew Lewitke, a junior environmental science major from Tinley Park, Ill., received Valparaiso University Donnelley Prize for his essay “Biological Solutions to the Emerald Ash Borer Infestation.” The prize is presented […]
Linda Ferguson, professor of music, was recently announced as the winner of the 2012-2013 Caterpillar Award for Excellence in Teaching. This yearly award is facilitated by the Committee to Enhance Learning and Teaching (CELT) and is supported financially by the Caterpillar Foundation. Ferguson came to Valparaiso University in 1984, and has since taken on a […]
Valparaiso University students have partnered with the Environmental Protection Agency and the City of Valparaiso to help improve water quality at the Thorgren Detention Basin on Roosevelt Road. As part of Chemistry 116: Applications of Chemistry in Engineering, 22 civil engineering students have been monitoring water quality throughout the spring semester. On Thursday, April 26, […]
Valparaiso University’s Chorale, under the direction of Dr. Christopher Cock, will return to Germany for its fourth residency at the St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, celebrating the 800th anniversary of the church and its choir, the Thomanerchor. The Chorale is the only collegiate American choir to enjoy such a strong relationship with the church of […]