Christ College has been an influential part of sophomore Michelle Sopetti’s college experience since she first showed interest at Valparaiso University. Although she is a biology/pre-med major, she enjoys the humanities offered to her through the honors college. “I chose Valpo because of Christ College,” Sopetti said. “After I visited CC, I was sold on […]
Valparaiso University’s Professional Educators Partnership (PEP) will host its annual Professional Learning Community (PLC) workshop at Valparaiso University. This year’s theme, “Innovative Learning in a Digital World,” will feature authors and Apple Distinguished Educators Jennie Magiera and Kristin Ziemke as well as former Illinois Teacher of the Year Josh Stumpenhorst and former Digital Principal Award […]
Valparaiso University’s Professional Educators Partnership (PEP) and the Department of Education on Sept. 11 will host a fall 2017 Teacher and Community Public Meeting with Jennifer McCormick, superintendent of public instruction for the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE). The meeting is scheduled from 5:30 to 7 p.m. (CT) at the Community Room, Christopher Center, Valparaiso […]
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 […]
Allison Meyer found a muddy shoe. Another student found a garden trowel. Valparaiso University’s biology club members made several unlikely discoveries to expand on classroom knowledge while restoring the region’s rivers this spring. The club was working at the Elkhart Conservation Club property on Cobus Creek, five miles west of Elkhart, Ind., when Meyer found […]
Valparaiso University Theatre Presents “Arcadia,” Opening April 30 WHO: The Valparaiso University theatre department presents the final main stage production of the 2013-2014 season, “Arcadia” by Tom Stoppard. WHAT: Many believe that Arcadia is Tom Stoppard’s greatest work. Winner of the 1994 Olivier Award and the 1995 New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play, it has been […]
Sept. 17 – Valparaiso, Ind. – Valparaiso University advances its long history of commitment to STEM education and expands facilities with a new wet laboratory building. The groundbreaking ceremony is Thursday, Sept. 17, at 10 a.m. “This new facility will provide essential laboratory spaces that are as vibrant and robust as our dedicated students and […]
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 […]
“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 […]
As Anna Bockman ’21 enters her second year of college, she has already engaged in critical research at Valparaiso University, playing a role in the possible development of future antifungal medications. The Plymouth, Indiana, native is one of 11 students at Valpo admitted in the fall 2017 cohort of the EPIC scholarship program, designed to […]