There are plenty of ways that Valparaiso University encourages sustainability that everyone on campus can see. The move-in day recycling program resulted in literal tons of cardboard avoiding landfills, and tailgaters at Valpo Football home games are likely familiar with the volunteers that distribute recycling bags leading up to kickoff. The James S. Markiewicz Solar […]
On Tuesday, April 9, Valparaiso University hosted its largest fundraising and community event of the year, Valpo Day. This year’s event featured an expansive luminary field display on the campus’s West Lawn, a day-long celebration of all things Valpo, and a record-breaking achievement of donor and community participation that spanned well across the country. Not […]
Can you hear that? There’s a rhythm of purpose beating strongly and a melody of compassion resonating deeply throughout campus. It’s a familiar one — one that grows louder and louder each year as over 300 dancers from our community come together during Valpo’s Dance Marathon (DM) to beautifully blend the joy of movement with […]
I’m going to bend the rules a little bit today and recommend a story from the Christopher Center’s collection that you can read, watch, or both. This story is “Rebecca,” written by 20th century author Daphne du Maurier. The novel was published in 1938, and then adapted into a film that was released two years later, in […]
As Black History Month nears its end, we sit down with the Black Student Organization (BSO) and reflect on some of the highlights of the month, as well as what Black History Month can teach us as a community not only in February, but the entire year. “People are more important than just a couple […]
Vienna Boys Choir, Sunday, Nov. 26, 4 p.m. Chapel of the Resurrection The Vienna Boys Choir is bringing the beauty of Austrian holiday music to Valparaiso University. Get your tickets and more information about the event here. The Annual Tree Lighting, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Harre Union. Santa Claus is coming to Valpo, and […]
The spring semester at Valparaiso University will feature plenty of opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and visitors to enjoy musical performances from our variety of the University’s groups and ensembles. All concerts are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Feb. 10: 12th Annual Epic Films Music Concert, 7 p.m., Chapel of the […]
At Valpo, our spring break service trips are known for providing students with unforgettable experiences that connect them to their communities, help them understand the world around them through the lens of servitude and grace, and allow them to discover themselves in new environments. We collected student reflections from the Christian Appalachian Project service trip and […]
As a student-athlete, it’s very easy to fall into the pattern of putting all your time and energy into that respective sport. For Olivia Brown ’ 23, ’ 24 and Olivia Sims ’ 25, their goal this past year has been learning to separate themselves from their sport and dive deeper into what their lives and personalities are […]
I held off on writing this blog for as long as possible because frankly, I didn’t know how my internship experience would develop. When I got the email asking if I would be interested in an internship position at DHL Shipping and Logistics as a Talent Acquisition intern, I hesitated. I have a great opportunity […]