
“The collection is still growing,” Christopher said. “I find myself actively searching the Internet, calling previous sources, and stopping at antique stores during the course of my travels. There is a richness and quality found in these antique pieces that are hard to find at stores today.
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“I definitely feel a strong connection to Valpo and the meteorology program as a whole,” Zee said.
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"The musical performances at Christmas time bring the community together in events that celebrate the festive mood of the season and reminds us of the holy mystery of this special time," said Joseph Bognar, chair of the Department of Music.
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The Valparaiso men’s soccer team recently concluded one of the most successful seasons in program history...
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“My hope is that this facility will provide these engineering students a high-quality facility that will help create an educational experience that mirrors what they will be facing in the real world, providing them a foundation from which they will be better prepared to solve the future engineering challenges in the workplace,” said Fites.
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“We are honoring some of the most creative thinkers and doers in Northwest Indiana and the entire state,” said John Davies, managing director of the Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana at Ivy Tech Community College Northwest.
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“The Career Fair has been great to me,” said Taylor Deloye, a junior marketing major. “I am trying to branch out and do a little bit of networking and see what is our there for me.”
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“It's been wonderful to hear all of the positive feedback about Homecoming and Reunion Weekend 2011 -- we are so pleased that everyone seemed to have a great time,” said Kellie Fields, associate director of alumni relations.
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“The Homecoming Concert marks the start of our relationship with Yuan-Qing Yu and her colleagues in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra,” said Joseph Bognar, associate professor and chair of the Department of Music.
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“Getting the chance to go to China is so amazing. Coming in as a freshman, and getting an opportunity like this is so unreal.”
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“The work that the Valpo students do – not just on the Day of Caring – but throughout the year, is truly a blessing to the Valparaiso community,” said Jessica Wilson, assistant director of student activities at Valpo.
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“The purchase of this property is a strategic investment for the University that is directly aligned to the Strategic Plan and supports its growth objectives,” said Heckler.
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“We love it,” Alicia Peiffer told the Northwest Indiana Times newspaper after attending the tournament with her two teenagers, both volleyball players themselves. “We’re having a lot of fun.”
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Intermittent rain led to a few logistical changes in the series of events marking the day, which was also the first day of classes, but students, faculty and staff managed those in stride on an often wind-swept afternoon.
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After a successful first year, Communiversity Day has returned, providing an opportunity to offer thanks to the broader community, as well as Valpo students, faculty, staff and alumni for their years of care and support.
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“This was a great opportunity to play a team from a sister university in another culture,” head coach Keith Freeman said.
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“I knew that with our engineering students, we could take the idea of an aerial photography device to a new level,” said Wuerffel, who immediately contacted the dean of Valpo’s College of Engineering.
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The Valparaiso University Chamber Orchestra performed in several cities across China during its first Asian tour from May 19 to 30.
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“This is a true blessing,” Gaedele said. “I’m one of the 1,500 people in the world lucky enough to get this chance. Lots of people aren’t given this opportunity and I am truly fortunate.”
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“When you invest in a Valpo student, you are investing in someone who is going to do something outstanding in the world,” Taylor said.
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“We are pleased to continue to offer quality leadership and consistency within our basketball program by hiring Bryce Drew,” said LaBarbera.
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“A little bit of creativity, and the right mix of people led to a successful performance,” said Taylor Deloye, a junior marketing major.
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“We love performing in more intimate settings,” said Kev Nish, of Far East Movement. “You feel the energy of the crowd much more directly.”
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“The students are in there, working in the labs, getting real-world experience,” Will said. “It’s the students doing the work, enabling us to do great things.”
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A team of 29 nursing, pre-medical and pre-dental students spent their spring break 2011 working in Costa Rica and Nicaragua, delivering health care to residents who otherwise might go without it.
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“The new Heritage Hall is a learning and service environment, and great resource for the School of Law and Valparaiso University,” School of Law Dean Jay Conison said.
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The critically acclaimed combined baroque orchestra and chorus, led by famed Bach conductor Masaaki Suzuki, performed Bach’s Mass in B in the Bach Collegium Japan’s only Chicago-area appearance during its first North American tour since 2006.
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He encouraged students in the audience to consider careers in international affairs. “I was always open to those opportunities,” he said.
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Homer Drew summed it up best: “This has been an interesting year for fans and our team. It would be great to see a good crowd out for our final home tournament game. Our players love it when the fans turn the ARC into an intimidating place for a game."
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“The hands-on work provides our students with a better awareness of how to work with individuals, families and communities of different cultures, while focusing on the implications of the global health care environment,” Cory said.
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“These fans have been on fire from the moment we sat down,” Vitale said of the Valpo crowd near the end of the broadcast. “This is truly a home court.”
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“Through this event they get to share their culture with the campus in general and friends in particular. I would consider this year's Banquet to be one of the best -- the VISA Board needs to be commended for that, as they put in a lot of time and energy for the success of this event,” Singh said.
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A music video by Valpo alumnus Andre Daniels (Add-2), a Chicago-based rap and hip-hop artist who graduated from Valpo in 2008, will premiere today at 2:30 p.m. on MtvU.
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“We absolutely loved the atmosphere today,” said Crusader head coach Homer Drew. “The students and other fans brought a lot of energy, and our guys took that energy and ran with it. It was a big win for us, but it’s just the first game of the second half of league play."
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“Students can speak with representatives from all over the University about programs designed for education, personal growth and exploration,” Scannell said. “Students with declared majors will also benefit by exploring possible minors, study abroad, civic engagement and the Urban Studies Program in Chicago.”
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Picked to finish fourth in the Horizon League prior to the start of the 2010-2011 season, the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team has put league foes on notice with a 6-1 start in league play.
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A capacity crowd greeted MLK Convocation keynote speaker Luma Mufleh as the Valparaiso University community celebrated the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a day of events Monday.
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“Valpo is exceptionally well positioned for future success in a rapidly changing external environment,” Heckler said.
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“It’s a really simple process,” said Mary Zastrow, SALT chair. “All you have to do is you go to your dining hall register and say that you’d like to donate whatever amount you have left on your meal card after the semester.”
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President Mark A. Heckler wishes members of the Valpo community a joyous Christmas season.
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“The relationships I’ve built with my peers, professors and the support staff at the School of Law and Valparaiso University have been the most meaningful part of my Valpo experience,” Brown said.
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“I think you clearly saw [Tuesday] night why ESPN has identified us in the recent past as having one of the best mid-major game-day atmospheres in the nation,” said LaBarbera.
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“All the emotions present during the Christmas season – the celebration of Christ’s birth, the joy of spending time with loved ones, the stillness of a peaceful winter night – are expressed during Valpo’s Christmas Concert,” said Christopher M. Cock
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"It was really pretty," said Mary Ann Craft, a freshman from Kendalville, Ind. "The ceremony really helped bring all of us together as a community."
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“There are a lot of opportunities here at Valpo to interact with American students and students from other countries and learn more about them.”
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"We were the first team to present and SAP's vice president of marketing said when the students left the room that Valpo's team set the bar high."
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"The concert went really well, Kris was a great guy and he was really excited to play for us," Colis said. "Everyone watches 'American Idol' and he's a big name, so this concert was just another example of the benefits of being a Valpo student."
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"It's my earnest belief that every challenge is placed into our lives for opportunities and learning," said the founder, chairman and chief executive officer of ATP Oil & Gas Corp., who earned his bachelor's degree from Valpo in 1965.
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“Given his contributions to athletics and the University’s national reputation and his strong commitment to the student-athletes for more than 20 years, it is fitting that we are able to honor Coach Drew in this manner.”
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“The most important thing that I took away from my time as an undergraduate at Valpo was that scholarship and faith are complementary parts of my life, rather than parts that exist in opposition to each other,” Miller said.
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“There were times that we’d step off the train in the middle of the night, in a place where we didn’t speak the language, with no prearranged place to stay and no real sense of where we were headed,” said Peterson
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“With Oktoberfest, we saw alumni from all generations gather in one place, enjoying the campus, the music, and the food,” Siewin said.
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“The fireworks, the dinner and everything else going on will make it a great experience for the entire community,” Upshaw said.
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“I think college is really what you can make it to be, and at Valpo you can try so many different things and you grow yourself into what you want to become,” said Lindsey Gilman
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The launch of this new visual identity marks an exciting time of renewal for Valpo’s brand identity that will build the recognition and reputation of our institution.
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“We’re bringing together talent and connecting it with whomever in the community needs help, bridging the gap between the University and the city,"
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“As a team, we know the value of community service and service leadership — helping others and serving others. For me, personally, it’s very rewarding.”
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“I like where the program’s at,” he said. “Our recruiting class next year is going to be the best overall class that we’ve ever had coming in.”
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“I was so incredibly excited – I had never seen a tornado in my life and I just wanted to see a tornado.”
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“It’s really helped us coming for a small university with a strong sense of community,” said Banga.
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“It’s so inspiring to see the people here come together and build something with their own hands, a place where they can gather to celebrate or find comfort as a community,” Cortez said.
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It’s not something you might expect a typical college student to enjoy doing in “class,” but for Kelly, it is the kind of learning she loves.
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"A world traveler, Kolton has used his passion and keen eye to acquire pieces of historical value and remarkable quality," says Hertzlieb
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“Valpo is a good place for this sort of collaboration,” King said.
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“It’s been a lifelong goal of mine to get a DNP degree,said Lewandowski. “I’ve worked as a nurse practitioner and I teach, and this gives a new level of credibility for what I do.”
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“More importantly, our friends in Leipzig recognize that Valpo students are honored to share music in such an important historical venue and to bring their best musical gifts,” Dr. Cock says.
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“Sustainability is an integral part of who we are at Valparaiso University,” says Fred Plant, executive director of facilities management.
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“I have always loved people, and working with them to help solve their problems and find the right course in life,” said Robertson.
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“They’re so committed to rebuilding, and so committed to getting this back to what it was. It’s very inspiring.”
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“I got plenty of one-on-one time with faculty when I needed it. The professors were always well-prepared. They were flexible. They were willing to work with me. I have a lot of respect for everyone in the department.”
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"I am always inspired by seeing Valpo students become deeply engaged with the theological essence of the “St. Matthew Passion”
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“I knew Valpo’s reputation as a great nursing program, and I wanted to play baseball. I found the best of both worlds right here.”
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“I knew that small and private schools fit me well, and I was attracted to Valpo’s English Studies and Communication program. It is a unique hybrid that is not offered by any other schools in the area,”
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“He really formed the backbone of those NCAA tournament teams. I feel that I was really blessed to have him for the years that we had him."
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“It’s so convenient that I can sample foods from countries across the globe and regions of America without actually having to go there.”
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“My professors were all really supportive of me as a student-athlete,” Schober said. “They helped make sure I was able to succeed in my studies and on the court.”
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“I think it’s the quality of the education there, the quality of the professors, and the commitment they had to students’ lives,”
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“After Sept. 11, 2001, the students were asking ‘What can we do to bring about a more peaceful and just world?’”
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“My professors encouraged and supported me when I needed time to attend a gallery opening of my work, and when I would ask a fellow student to help spread the word, they would invite all of their Facebook friends, and my fan base just exploded,”
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“We chose this project because of the immediate impact our engineering solutions can have on improving people’s lives,” said senior mechanical engineering major Reva Van Aartsen.
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"School would get out in the middle of the afternoon, but I would stay until late in the evening just to avoid the dangers and problems that were waiting outside."
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"Valpo is equipping me with skills and knowledge that can help people in my homeland."
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“Our efforts will extend the center itself to make diversity and global engagement an integral part of Valpo.”
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“I value the experiences the Yellow Ribbon is allowing me to have here at Valpo now, giving me the knowledge, tools and skills I need to thrive in life and in a career in criminal justice.”
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“I feel extremely blessed with the opportunities Valpo has given me and I would definitely make the same choice to come here again,”
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“From Valpo’s in-house weather studio to our convective storm chases, I think it’s the added out-of-classroom experiences that gave me the edge,”
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Pietrzak says his time in Japan was a unique experience, and his research was a life-transforming experience.
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"In my teaching I emphasize the experiential encounters with God in worship, prayer and intentional Christian life that lie at the heart of the faith"
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A host of activities, including special worship services, performances by world-renowned music ensembles...
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“Our research will be helpful to the park because it shows how well the Great Marsh is doing its job,” said Marth.
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“The Internship experience in China has helped me view my journalism major in a completely different way,”
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“This summer has been invaluable in getting very helpful advice from Dr. Bryant and other NASA personnel about schools and success in general.”
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"Watching it climb up the list of most downloaded apps during the 48 hours after it was released was really cool,"
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"Like any broadcaster, I certainly have the ultimate goal of working for a major network," Amin said.
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“I don’t think I would have gotten this experience anywhere else"
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Over 100 Valpo students have taken part in this annual research seminar...
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Eleven Valparaiso University students achieved top 10 finishes in Delta Epsilon Chi's annual international business contest.
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"Being able to help out people with my engineering skills is very rewarding," Ott said. "Traveling to Costa Rica and working with members of the community also has been a great cultural learning experience for me."
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Dr. Jim Nelson, Valparaiso University associate professor of psychology, has written a new book which explores the dialogue between psychology and religion and aims to transform how the two are understood and taught.
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Valparaiso University English major Francesca Sagala, a senior from New Buffalo, Michigan, has had one of her short stories selected by Writer's Digest magazine for an honorable mention in its 77th annual writing competition.
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“Doing something active with what you’re learning to help people is a great outlet,” Ema said. “To get out here today and play my part to help the community is something that’s very meaningful to me.”
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“It was amazing how we were treated like professionals and equals in the nursing world,” said student Molly Grime.
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As part of Valparaiso University's Project on The Child in Religion and Ethics, professor Dr. Marcia J. Bunge has edited The Child in the Bible, a new book that explores biblical perspectives on children and childhood.
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My research was a small part of a long process and tested the performance of the SSEF system,
this is critical because eventually the SSEF will be implemented into operational meteorology, where forecasters will use the model to help make better weather forecasts.
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Three teams of engineering students will demonstrate their skill designing robots at the renowned Jerry Sanders Creative Design Competition March 13 and 14.
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"I will be prepared to communicate more effectively with other disciplines of scientific research in the future."
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I think that my success is a reflection of both the content of the science curriculum and the quality of the science faculty here at Valpo
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With additional solar research endeavors on the horizon, Valpo is rapidly becoming a “hot spot” for solar energy research.
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Dr. Gary Morris, associate professor of physics and astronomy at Valparaiso University, was recently awarded a Fulbright Scholar grant to study pollution being carried by wind currents from China to Japan before, during and after the Beijing Olympics.
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Valparaiso University has been named a recipient of the prestigious Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization, which recognizes the University as a model for other institutions of higher education in preparing graduates with strong cross-cultural skills and global awareness.
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“I’m fortunate to be in between two Valparaiso University family bookends. My sister attended before me and my mother graduated recently,” Christopher Brown (VU ’99) proudly explains.
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“It was nice to be a part of the movement to bring back the the fight song,” said VuVox president Justin Thompson-Gee
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“The Career Fair has been great to me,” said Taylor Deloye, a junior marketing major. “I am trying to branch out and do a little bit of networking and see what is our there for me.”
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“From Valpo’s in-house weather studio to our convective storm chases, I think it’s the added out-of-classroom experiences that gave me the edge,”
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Twice this season already, the Valparaiso University women’s bowling team has found its way to the Victory Bell outside the Athletics-Recreation Center to celebrate tournament championships.
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As we reflect on the year that was, the Valparaiso University community has much to be thankful for and excited about. There was so much good news to go around that it is a challenge to select the best of the best, but here are 11 stories to remember and reflect upon as we close out 2011 and get ready to greet 2012. Here’s a brief tour through the year that was:
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