Valpo to Host Panel Discussion Featuring Congressman Hamilton

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WHAT: A panel discussion on “Civility Matters: Civility in Politics, Media and Business.” The event is part of Indiana Humanities’ two-year Spirit of Competition theme, which includes a traveling exhibit that is currently on display at the Valparaiso University Center for the Arts. WHO: Valparaiso University welcomes keynote speaker Congressman Lee Hamilton, who represented the […]

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Valpo to Bring Epic Film Music to Life on Concert Stage

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WHAT: “A Concert of Epic Film Music” will feature music from films such as King of Kings, Ben-Hur, and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, as well as Hollywood blockbusters by James Horner including “Somewhere Out There” and “My Heart Will Go On.” In remembrance of the recent tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, […]

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Valpo to Host 33rd Annual World Banquet

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WHAT: Valparaiso University’s 33rd Annual World Banquet invites community members to experience cultures from more than 50 countries. More than 400 international students from across Valparaiso University’s campus will celebrate this year’s theme of “Building Bridges” by showcasing their culture through traditional food, dress and performances. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for senior citizens and $10 for […]

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Valparaiso University Receives Grant for Peacebuilding Efforts

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Valparaiso University’s Office of Multicultural Programs has been awarded $2,000 from the United States Institute of Peace to Support Public Education for Peacebuilding. USIP’s support will enable Valparaiso University to expand its annual Peace and Social Justice Symposium focus to include international affairs. “It is critical that we teach our students and members of our community about global […]

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Valpo Welcomes Zoe Weil to Peace and Social Justice Symposium

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Valparaiso University is proud to welcome Zoe Weil, co-founder and president of the Institute for Humane Education, as the keynote speaker for its annual Peace and Social Justice Symposium, held Feb. 16. Weil is considered a pioneer in the comprehensive humane education movement, which works to create a humane, peaceful, healthy and just world for […]

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Valpo Announces Strategic Partnership with Lumenus USA

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Continuing a commitment to educating global citizens who are prepared to lead and serve in church and society, Valparaiso University has partnered with Lumenus USA in the creation of The Lumenus USA Center for Global Leadership at Valparaiso University. Enrolling nearly 4,000 students representing most states and more than 50 countries, Valparaiso University strives to […]

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The Bach Institute Presents ‘Mass in B Minor’ March 23

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The Bach Institute at Valparaiso University presents its triennial performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Mass in B Minor on Saturday, March 23, featuring the Valparaiso University Chorale and Bach Choir. Bach’s most beloved and inspirational piece, Mass in B Minor is a universal statement of Christian faith that speaks to the essence of the human […]

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Valpo Biology Club Continues Restoration Work March 24

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For the last 14 years, Valparaiso University’s Biology Club has been one of the regions’ most effective environmental improvement organizations, recently receiving two federal grants from the Lake Michigan Coastal Program. On March 24, coinciding with National Water Month, the Biology Club will be spending a work day at the Elkhart Conservation Club (ECC) property […]

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