As a Chinese and Japanese Studies major, Brianna Bennet ’17 understands the importance of building community wherever she finds herself. Whether in classes at Valpo or studying abroad, Brianna has embraced every opportunity that’s come her way with excitement and an open mind. The list of organizations Brianna is a part of is a long […]
Gretchen Buggeln, associate professor of art history and humanities at Valparaiso University, recently received a prestigious National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant for her research and writing of the book, “Churches for Today: Modernism and Suburban Expansion in Post-World War II America.” “Gretchen Buggeln’s work represents her commitment to a complex and nuanced understanding […]
Valparaiso University freshman Michael Mead has been selected from a group of finalists for the incoming class of the prestigious Kemper Scholars Program. Mead, an English and theater major at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Ind., is the son of John and Nancy Mead of Geneva, Ill. Mead is enrolled in Christ College, the honors college […]
Daniel Saros, Ph.D., and Julien Smith, Ph.D., will serve as University Research Professors at Valpo for the 2017–2018 academic year. The grants recognize and encourage scholarly accomplishments and will afford Saros and Smith the opportunity to continue creative and original work. Saros, associate professor and chair of economics, is working on a textbook adopting a […]
WHO: Tal Howard, Ph.D., Phyllis and Richard Duesenberg Chair in Christian Ethics, will give a talk titled “Remembering the Reformation.” Professor Howard delivers an annual public lecture related to current issues from a theological ethics perspective and provides campus leadership to support the Lutheran Church-related character of Valparaiso University. He is published widely, including “Remembering […]
A record number of women were sworn into the 116th United States Congress earlier this year. If Beckie Ramstack ’97 Thompson and her daughter, Keira, have any say in the matter, that number will continue to grow. Beckie recently launched I Don’t Want to be a Princess, a company dedicated to inspiring and empowering girls […]
Haiying He, Ph.D., and Luke Venstrom, ’07, Ph.D., will serve as University Research Professors at Valparaiso University for the 2019–2020 academic year. The grants recognize and encourage scholarly accomplishments and will afford Professors He and Venstrom the opportunity to continue creative and original work through one semester of full-time leave with pay or two consecutive […]
WHAT: The Valparaiso International Center (VIC), in conjunction with the Valparaiso University College of Arts & Sciences, will host a presentation by Holocaust survivor Eva Kor. The event is open to the public and free of charge. Pre-signed books and DVDs will be available for sale. WHO: Eva Kor and her family, the only Jews […]
Randa J. Duvick, Ph.D., professor of foreign languages and literatures, has been named Officer in the Order of French Academic Palms. This award, created by Napoleon I in 1808 and bestowed by the French government, honors those who have rendered services to French education, actively helping people around the world to better understand France and […]
Valparaiso University presents its International Film Festival, featuring films from around the world and discussions led by Valpo faculty members. Films include: “Orfeu negro — Black Orpheus,” Brazil, 1959, at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 19, in Christopher Center room 205. Discussion led by Allannah Karas, assistant professor of foreign languages and literatures. “Frantz,” France […]