Your life here
Feels just like home
That is, if home has eight residence halls, seven fraternity and sorority houses, dining options and locations to fit every appetite and schedule. Valpo will keep you well fed, well rested, and surrounded by friends.
November
01
Innovation Hub
Students, faculty, and staff can learn from the very best with November’s Innovation Hub guest speakers: Daniel Maguire, Ph.D., Luke J. Venstrom ’07, Ph.D., and Katarina Nikolovski. Stop by for professional insight into landing your dream position, mastering the art of presenting, and unlocking a transformative approach to design thinking.
GET INVOLVED
Looking for a way to make friends, get moving, and have fun? Got a good chicken wing throw? Does tennis take your troubles away? With Valpo’s club and intramural sports, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to suit up.
November
28
Christmas Tree Lighting and JuleFest
Join us on November 28 from 3-7 p.m. in the Harre Union to meet Santa, visit a photo booth, and snack on festive treats as we light up our Christmas tree, sing carols, and witness a stunning fireworks display (weather permitting). Then, attend our holiday hops JuleFest concert in the Chapel of the Resurrection at 7 p.m. for extra Christmas cheer. Both events are free and open to the public.
Virtual Tour
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Celebrate the Light in Everyone
Faith is a Valpo cornerstone, and Lutherans, other Protestants, Catholics, Buddhists, Muslims, and students from many more traditions have found a rich community here.
November
29
Rock the ARC
Cheer on your Beacons at Rock the ARC on November 29 as our men’s basketball team prepares to face-off with Drake University. The student section is invited to pregame at the Bell & Beacon Café, complete with face painting and a contest to create the best “break Drake” sign.
OUT ON THE TOWN
Take a walk down Lincolnway. You’ll find major chains, small boutiques, and fast or fine dining just minutes from campus in downtown Valparaiso.