Valparaiso University professors Jeff Will, Doug Tougaw, and Carmine Polito were honored at the American Society of Engineering Education Illinois/Indiana Section, held at Trine University this spring. “The achievements of Jeff, Doug, and Carmine demonstrate the outstanding caliber faculty we have in the College of Engineering at Valparaiso University,” said Eric Johnson, Dean of the […]
Choir Formerly Led by Johann Sebastian Bach is one of Most Prominent in Lutheran Music The Bach Institute at Valparaiso University is honored to host the boys choir of St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, Germany, as it kicks off its United States tour on Nov. 2. During the last decade, Valpo has developed a strong […]
WHO: Sponsored by the Department of Theatre at Valparaiso University, the performance features students from across disciplines at Valpo. The show is directed by Lee Orchard, theatre department chair, with music directed by Dennis Friesen-Carper, Frederick A. and Mazie N. Reddel Professor of Music. WHAT: “Sweeney Todd” is a musical thriller that tells the chilling, […]
The work of Johann Sebastian Bach is a crucial part of any musician’s education. But at Valparaiso, where Lutheran character and academic excellence are intertwined, the work of Bach is all the more abiding. “Any musician who studies music at a serious level is going to, at some point, find J.S. Bach to be a […]
Valparaiso University sophomore Jonathan Cisneros is the 2013 recipient of a “Realizing the Dream” scholarship from the Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI). Funded by the Lilly Endowment since 1989, this annual award honors sophomore, first-generation college students for outstanding academic achievement in the freshman year. The scholarship provides $2,000 toward the tuition and expenses of […]
WHO/WHAT: Valparaiso University students and faculty will display original artwork in the fourth annual Soup Bowls for the Hungry silent auction. In addition to ceramic bowls, the auction will include digital, painted, and drawn interpretations of bowls. Admission is free, and soup and cornbread will be served. Guests are invited to try their hands at […]
Opening Reception is Sept. 6 The Brauer Museum of Art at Valparaiso University’s 2013-2014 exhibition season features works from the Museum’s extensive permanent collection, as well as digital art, prints, sculptures and paintings by prominent artists from around the world. An opening reception will be held Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. to kick off the […]
Valparaiso University will host the 2014 Jazz Fest April 7-12, offering an exciting lineup by local, regional, and international jazz artists capped with a thrilling performance by the Grammy Award-winning vocal group New York Voices. In addition to guest performances, the University’s faculty and student ensembles, as well as high school jazz ensembles, will participate […]
With 200 trees planted, $5,000 raised, and three cleanup activities executed, Taiz, Yemen, is flourishing with a greener landscape, increased funds for a cancer hospital, and restored public and private spaces. Graduate School alumnus Ammar Al-Hawi ’10 said his experience at Valparaiso University was the inspiration behind these changes. “My time at Valpo provided me […]
Valparaiso University has been named the No. 4 top master’s university in the nation by the Washington Monthly magazine. The publication annually ranks universities based on their contribution to the public good. Criteria include cutting-edge research and scholarship, recruiting and graduating low-income students and commitment to service. Specifically, the rankings focus on community service hours […]