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National Science Foundation Awards Valparaiso University Funding for Chemistry Research

Posted on September 24, 2015 (January 23, 2018) by wgwin

Valparaiso University secured a $223,753 grant from the National Science Foundation under its Major Research Instrumentation and Chemistry Research Instrumentation and Facilities Program. With this award, Valparaiso University will acquire an ultrahigh performance liquid chromatography system with four detectors, used for analyzing samples by separating the components using chromatography techniques. “This grant will further advance […]

Valpo Launches Online Archive of Award-Winning Student Newspaper

Posted on October 5, 2015 (January 23, 2018) by wgwin

Valparaiso University Archives and Special Collections announces archived issues of The Torch, the oldest and longest-running student-published newspaper at Valpo, are now online and freely available to the public. “The digitization of The Torch, along with other unique special collections and rare books held by the Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources available at […]

Valpo Students and Professor Debut Short Documentary at International Film Festival

Posted on October 12, 2015 (January 23, 2018) by wgwin

A short documentary by Valparaiso University Assistant Professor Liz Wuerffel, recent graduate Saddam Al-Zubaidi, and digital media graduate student Sarhang Sherwany is an official selection of the Redlands Film and Beer Festival in Redlands, Calif., Oct 22–25. The three filmmakers traveled to Kurdish Region, Iraq, in 2014 to film “Kawergosk: Home Made of Cloth,” which […]

Valparaiso University Announces University Research Professor Grants

Posted on November 4, 2015 (January 23, 2018) by wgwin

Valparaiso University faculty members Robert Elder and Carlos Miguel-Pueyo have received University Research Professor grants to continue their studies. The grant program recognizes and encourages scholarly accomplishments and honors faculty members for original research and creative work. Elder, an assistant professor of history, will continue research on a book on South Carolina Sen. John C. […]

American Chemical Society Awards Valparaiso University Funding for Chemistry Research in the Petroleum Field

Posted on January 18, 2016 (January 23, 2018) by wgwin

Valparaiso University secured a $70,000 grant from the American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund. Valpo obtained one of only 45 estimated annual awards for undergraduate institutions. This funding, awarded over a 3-year span, will be used to further the goals of the American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund — to support fundamental research in the […]

German Baroque Orchestra Joins Valpo Student, Faculty Performers for Limited-Engagement Midwest Tour

Posted on January 19, 2016 (January 23, 2018) by wgwin

The Bach Institute presents Johann Sebastian Bach’s “St. John Passion,” performed by the Valparaiso University Chorale and Bach Choir, with a special guest appearance by the Leipzig Baroque Orchestra. Performances kick off Feb. 20, on Valpo’s campus, followed by appearances in Chicago, Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. “We are delighted to have the Leipzig Baroque Orchestra […]

Valpo Professional Educators Partnership Hosts 12th Annual Middle School Conference

Posted on January 22, 2016 (January 23, 2018) by wgwin

WHO: Valparaiso University’s Professional Educators Partnership (PEP) will host the 12th annual Middle School Conference. The PEP Partnership is a grassroots project that works in collaboration between Valparaiso University’s teacher education faculty and educators in the K-12 community. WHAT: The Middle School Conference will focus on educating teachers to successfully identify with their students through […]

Valpo Hosts Dance Ensemble Feb. 11–14

Posted on February 1, 2016 (January 23, 2018) by wgwin

WHO: Valparaiso University’s Dance Ensemble features faculty and student choreographers and dancers from nearly every college within the University. The production is directed by Department Chair and Professor of Theatre Ann Kessler. WHAT: The production contains original pieces with creative and original costume design, lighting and music conceived and choreographed by Valpo students and faculty. […]

Valpo Offers Public Astronomy Programs

Posted on February 3, 2016 (January 23, 2018) by wgwin

WHO: The physics and astronomy department at Valparaiso University continues its series of public astronomy programs for spring 2016. WHAT: Each evening will include either a telescope viewing on clear nights, carried out with the Valparaiso University computer-controlled telescope, or a constellation program on cloudy nights. The public is also invited to attend a SARA […]

U.S. Department of Energy and National Science Foundation Award Valparaiso University Funding for Physics Research

Posted on February 10, 2016 (January 23, 2018) by wgwin

Valparaiso University acquired a $210,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and a $129,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for nuclear physics research. “This funding provides several Valpo students with extraordinary research opportunities,” said Shirvel Stanislaus, Ph.D., professor of physics and principal investigator for the grants. “These students become fully engaged […]