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Dance Marathon raises more than $10,000 for Riley Children’s Hospital

On Sunday Nov. 11, Valparaiso University Greek life hosted the inaugural Dance Marathon. Student organizations from across campus registered their members to come and remain

Lynn Named Director for Valpo’s Institute for Leadership & Service

Elizabeth Lynn has been named as the director of Valparaiso University’s Institute for Leadership and Service, located in the Office of Campus Ministries. “Elizabeth’s involvement

Valpo named to President’s honor roll for service

Valparaiso University has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. Valpo is one of only 10 Indiana colleges on the Honor

Valpo student awarded fellowship to help end malaria

Andrew Denecke, a sophomore psychology major who serves as chaplain for Valparaiso University’s Social Action Leadership Team (SALT), has been selected for a fellowship program

Valpo campus increases United Way contributions

Last October, Valparaiso University participated in the 2011 United Way Annual Campaign. Valpo has a 54-year history of supporting the local United Way, who looks

Valpo to host second Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics

The second Polar Plunge at Valparaiso University to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Indiana will take place at noon Saturday, Feb. 18, at

Chris Patterson remembered during special service

More than 250 family, friends and members of the Valparaiso University community gathered Sunday Feb. 12 to remember Valparaiso University sophomore Chris Patterson, who was

Trivia Night raises $5,000 for scholarship fund

With categories including world travel, computer science, animals, and governance, contestants from the Valparaiso University community tested their knowledge during Trivia Night on Tuesday, Feb.

Valpo MLK award winners recognized for service

NaTasha Henry, Ivan Bodensteiner, and the Black Law Students Association were honored at Monday’s 23rd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration as the 2012 Martin