Valpo News

Graduate students present innovative digital media projects in showcase

May 9th, 2012 — At Valparaiso University’s upcoming Graduate Digital Media Showcase, students’ Web design, video and audio production and editing, and other cutting-edge skills will be on display for all to see.
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AEA China Workshop offers students one-of-a-kind opportunity

May 4th, 2012 — A first-of-its-kind workshop in China is but one example of the distinctive opportunities provided by the Valparaiso University Graduate School’s Arts and Entertainment Administration (AEA) program.
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Chorale Germany tour to make historic stop at St. Thomas Church

May 4th, 2012 — Valparaiso University’s Chorale 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.
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Former Indiana chief justice to be May commencement speaker

May 3rd, 2012 — Randall T. Shepard, former chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court, will be the speaker at Valparaiso University’s May 20 ceremonies honoring graduates.
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Dale Carnegie Course develops leadership, communication skills

April 23rd, 2012 — The Spring 2012 semester marked the 12th time that the Dale Carnegie Course was offered at Valpo, one of only two universities in the Midwest that offers the course.
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Music professor receives prestigious Caterpillar Award

April 19th, 2012 — Linda Ferguson, professor of music, was recently announced as the winner of the 2012-2013 Caterpillar Award for Excellence in Teaching.
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Christ College students attend national research conference

April 17th, 2012 — Fifteen Christ College students had papers accepted by the 2012 National Conference on Undergraduate Research.
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Student’s environmental essay honored

April 10th, 2012 — A Valpo student's essay on the impact of the emerald ash borer infestation on North American forests has been honored for its excellence.
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Annual engineering conference features undergraduate research projects

April 3rd, 2012 — The American Society for Engineering Education Illinois/Indiana Section held its annual conference at Valpo March 17.
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Students assess educational equality in China during March visit

April 3rd, 2012 — A group of Valpo students traveled to China in March to exam education now that China has embarked on market-oriented reform and experience growing economic prosperity.
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Valparaiso University project to be featured at international conference

March 29th, 2012 — A student project to bring fresh water to a remote African village will be highlighted at the Clinton Global Initiative University conference.
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Department of Theatre presents acclaimed comedy ‘Brighton Beach Memoirs'

March 26th, 2012 — 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.
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President to shave head at St. Baldrick’s fundraiser

March 20th, 2012 — Valparaiso University President Mark A. Heckler will shave his head as a participant in the St. Baldrick’s charity event March 30.
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Valpo Independent Robot Team Competes at Annual Jerry Sanders Competition

March 14th, 2012 — The Valparaiso Independent Robot Team (VIRT) competed in the 25th Annual Jerry Sanders Creative Design Competition at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign on March 10 and 11.
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Valparaiso University’s German Program Honored for Excellence

February 24th, 2012 — Valparaiso University’s German Program has been designated a German Center of Excellence by the American Association of Teachers of German.
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Annual Black History Month dinner celebrates gospel music

February 23rd, 2012 — Highlights included a video tribute to gospel greats, musical and praise dance performances, and a keynote address by Brytish Thomas.
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College of Engineering recognized by the American Concrete Institute

February 22nd, 2012 — The American Concrete Institute has named Valparaiso University to its list of 15 Outstanding Universities for 2011.
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Valpo student awarded fellowship to help end malaria

February 21st, 2012 — A sophomore psychology major has been selected for a fellowship program that will help equip and inspire young leaders to make a difference in the global effort to end deaths caused by malaria.
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World Banquet to Celebrate ‘Crossroads of Culture’

February 20th, 2012 — The 32nd annual Valparaiso University World Banquet takes place on Saturday, Feb. 25, at 6 p.m. in the Harre Union Ballroom.
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Legendary Jazz Pianist Ellis Marsalis will headline 27th annual Jazz Fest

February 15th, 2012 — Event to take place in April at the Harre Union.
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