Each year, Valpo students, faculty, and staff host a variety of holiday events to unite the campus with the greater Valparaiso community, as together they join in celebrating the season. December 2016 events include: Annual Tree Lighting, Thursday, Dec. 1, 4:30–7 p.m. Take a photo with Santa, enjoy caroling and refreshments, and watch as the […]
On a bright but chilly morning, just one of many this fall, Provost Mark L. Biermann, Ph.D., strolls through the Christopher Center reflecting on how his path led to his tenure as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at Valparaiso University, where he serves as the chief administrator for academic programs. In addition, […]
For many years, a passion for service has poured out of the Valparaiso University community as groups of Valpo students step away from their time-consuming schedules, give up their Wi-Fi connections, and travel to locations all across the world, dedicating a week of their spring break to service. “These trips are more than just something […]
Two-time Olympian and six-time U.S. javelin champion Tom Pukstys brought his talent and knowledge to Valparaiso University. Shortly after he enrolled in the sport administration master’s program in 2015, Coach Pukstys committed to coaching track and field, making a substantial impact on student–athletes and colleagues alike. As a young boy, Coach Pukstys never imagined he would […]