Events & Projects
OUR EVENTS: Watch the Campus Chronicle for Event Announcements
The Staff Council hopes to bring staff members together to learn, develop and enhance staff through a series of events both social and educational in nature. We have two subcommittees dedicated to events. See below for more information on the events they provide. If you are interested in becoming involved with one of these committees, please let a member of the Executive Team know so that we can connect you with the appropriate chair person.
The Staff Development Events are planned through the Staff Development subcommittee and works to create educational and skills based events to further the personal and professional development of staff. Check-out our upcoming events below:
Check back soon for our next event!
Past events have included:
- Staff professional and personal development sessions
- How to use LinkedIn Learning
- Navigating Admissions
- Health and wellness
The Staff Events are planned through the Staff Events subcommittee and work to create a variety of social gatherings that staff can enjoy. There is typically one event per month. Check-out our upcoming events below:
Ice Cream Social – Friday, July 26, 2024 – 3:00 PM-4:00 PM – Duesenberg Welcome Center
Past events have included:
- Coffee breaks
- Summer picnic
- Pumpkin decorating
- Santa visit at annual Tree Lighting
Innovation Hub Events
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OUR PROJECTS
The Staff Council creates special subcommittees as we see fit to help with special projects that we feel enhance the staff experience here at Valparaiso University. Knowing that our campus is full of wonderful individuals who work hard to provide a quality experience for our students and staff alike, we voted to create a Staff Recognition Subcommittee to collect nominations each month and select a member of our university staff to receive the Employee of the Month Award.
The Employee of the Month receives a certificate of appreciation from the Staff Council, a letter of thanks from the President, several small prizes, and recognition across campus.
Nominations are always open! Please consider nominating your favorite co-worker for their hard work and dedication!