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Valparaiso University: Events Calendar

Sesquicentennial Events

August 31, 2008

Campus Kickoff Celebration

Valparaiso University's sesquicentennial launch and thank you to the campus community for students, faculty, staff, and family.

September 2008 thru April 2009

15 Regional Alumni Events

VU Alumni Association will host a series of 150th Anniversary Regional Celebrations in cities throughout the country. To learn more, please view the alumni calendar.

October 11, 2008

Homecoming Performer

A Saturday evening musical concert at the Chapel scheduled during Homecoming weekend.

October 17-18, 2008

Presidential Inauguration

Date for the installation of a new University President to our beloved campus community.

Fall 2008 and Winter 2009

Sesquicentennial Symposium Series

A Christ College Symposium series featuring acommplished speakers, co-sponsored by the Deans.

December 20, 2008

Basketball in Chicago

Enjoy a special Men's Basketball game in Chicago at the United Center.

January 30-31, 2009
(pending construction)

Union Dedication

A two day event to dedicate the much anticipated new Union for students and the campus community.

February 2009
Date TBD

Hall of Fame Reunion

A reunion celebration of all Valparaiso University athletes honored in the Hall of Fame.

February 7, 2009

Nursing 40th Gala Event

The College of Nursing will celebrate its 40th Anniversary year with a formal event at the School of the Art Institute, Chicago, IL.

February 12, 2009

Albert G. Huegli Lecture

The fourteenth annual Albert G. Huegli Lecture on Church Related Higher Education is a memorial to Dr. Huegli, who was University president from 1968-78.

May 2, 2009

Sesquicentennial Gala Event

A glamorous black tie event in celebration of Valparaiso University's founding at the Field Musuem in Chicago, IL.






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