Thank You
You did it! $302,386,936 Because of you, Forever Valpo: The Campaign for Our Future is the most successful fundraising campaign in University history —…
Volume 38 / Issue 1 / Fall 2022
In this Issue
Finding Light Amid The Darkness Of War
“I was at home,” says Nicholas Denysenko, Ph.D., Emil and Elfriede Jochum Chair in Theology. “It was about 10 p.m., and I saw a…
The Show Must Go On
As soon as I saw the smoke I thought… ‘that could be my building. Sarah Jantzi, associate professor of communications and visual art April…
Flattening the (Learning) Curve
The COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the defining points of the decade thus far. It is a situation that brought massive shifts to…
From There To Here
WHEN WILL MY PACKAGE REACH ITS DESTINATION? HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE BANANAS TO PASS THROUGH QUARANTINE IN U.S. CUSTOMS? WHERE DO YOU SOURCE…
Departments
In Memoriam
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.” — John 14:27 Valpo Remembers 1940s George Shiroma ’42 J.D.Aug. 16, 2020, Honolulu, Hawaii…
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ALUMNI CLASS NOTES & CLUB HIGHLIGHTS
Q/A With a Valpo Student – Joe Castleman ’23
AT A GLANCE Joe Castleman ’23 Joe Castleman ’23, a senior chemistry and psychology major on the pre-med track, spent his summer on-campus working…
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“This is where it all started…”
For Cynthia “Cindy” Atwater ’75 and John “Jack” Felton ’74, M.D., it all began at Valparaiso University. It was the start of their 47…
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Coming Home
The students, faculty, staff, and surrounding community members have always been enthusiastic about coming together to join the Homecoming celebrations at Valparaiso University. Whether…
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Additional Updates
ASEE RECOGNIZES DIVERSITY AT VALPO ENGINEERING Valparaiso University values diversity, equality, and inclusion in all of its programs. The College of Engineering was awarded…
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Alumni Ink
IMAGES FOR BETTER SINGING: A VISUAL APPROACH TO VOCAL TECHNIQUE BY MARIANNA BUSCHING ’60 This book is intended to be an extra tool for…
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A Strategic New Direction
ANNOUNCEMENT The university landscape has seen remarkable changes across the country, and those changes have brought challenges to institutions looking to thrive in the…
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A VALPO ALUMNA REACHES FOR THE STARS
Jenniffer Love-Pruitt ’81, a graduate of the Valparaiso University College of Engineering, played a major role in pushing the boundaries of science and our…
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The College Tour
MEDIA One of the highlights of excitement on campus this year has been Valpo’s appearance on The College Tour series. This innovative streaming show…
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Charles Small Announced As New Director Of Athletics
ATHLETICS Charles Small, Ed.D., has taken the reins at Valpo as the new director of athletics, succeeding longtime director Mark LaBarbera after a 18-year…
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Valparaiso University Leads the Way In Keeping The Community Safe
ON CAMPUS Valpo is proud to have a safe and healthy campus where students can work, learn, and experience college life the way it…
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Ring the Forever Valpo Victory Bell!
Ring the Forever Valpo Victory Bell! $302,386,936 Total Raised 12,198alumni donors 14% of alumni giftswere first time donors YOU DID IT! Because of you,…
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Fall 2022
Dear Beacons,The start of the academic year is an exciting time on campus and my favorite time of year. The campus is buzzing with…
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Valpo in Quotes
WE NOT ONLY GIVE YOU A CAREER FOR LIFE, BUT A LIFE WHERE YOUR SUCCESS IS MEASURED BY MORE THAN A PAYCHECK … IT’S…
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Only at Valpo
Beacon (left) and Blaze (right) made their debut appearance at the Sept. 3 home football game, cheering the team to an exciting win. Shown…
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