Valparaiso University

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1. Official University Site: Valparaiso University
2. Location Website: Valparaiso, IN
3. Graduate School Website: Valparaiso University Graduate Studies and Continuing Education
4. Official Athletic Site: Valpo Crusader Athletics
5. Wikipedia: Valparaiso University
6. Princeton Review: Valparaiso University  
7. Official University Store: Valparaiso University Book Store

Valparaiso University News and Articles

• Official Site: Valparaiso University News
• Campus newspaper: The Torch
• Local Newspaper: Post-Tribune
• Google News: Valparaiso University

Valparaiso University Basics

• Official Site: Valparaiso University Common Data Set 2007-2008 (286 KB) 
• Founded: 1859
• Faculty: Approx 400 (286 KB) 
• Undergraduates: Approx 2,900 (286 KB) 
• Postgraduates: Approx 1,000 (286 KB) 

Valparaiso University Leadership

• President: Dr. Alan Harre
  • 1988-2008: President
    • 1984-1988: President, Concordia University
    • 1973-1984: Assistant President, Dean of Student Affairs, Concordia University

• Incoming President: Mark Alan Heckle
  • July 2008: Incoming President
    • 2003-2008: Provost; Vice-Chancellor, Academic and Student Affairs, University of Colorado Denver
    • 1998-2003: Founding Dean, College of Arts and Media - University of Colorado Denver
    • 1995-1998: Director School of Arts - University of Colorado Denver
    • 1979-1995: Professor of Theater, Chair of the Department of Fine Arts, Siena College

Valparaiso University Notable Alumni

• Wikipedia: Valparaiso University Notable Alumni
• Francis Tilton Weaver: First Woman to Graduate from Valparaiso School of Law
• Paul Douglas Tougaw: Researcher in the field of Quantum-dot Cellular Automata
• Jay Christopher: 2000 Entrepreneur of the Year by the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship
• Beulah Bondi: Actress, 1977 Emmy Award Winner
• T. Marshall Rousseau: Executive Director of the Salvador Dali Museum
• Nick Browder: Arena Football Quarterback for the Dallas Desperados

Studying at Valparaiso University

• Valparaiso University Undergraduate Programs
• Valparaiso University Graduate Studies
• Valparaiso University Notable Programs of Study
  • Christ College
  • College of Nursing
  • College of Engineering

Prospective Students for Valparaiso University

• Princeton Review: Valparaiso University  
• These are from the official Valparaiso University website:
  • Undergraduate Application
  • Graduate School Application
  • Financial Aid and Scholarships
  • International Students
  • Transfer Students

Visiting Valparaiso University

• Official Site: Visit Valparaiso University

Valparaiso University Hotels

• Official Site: Recommended Lodging
• Priceline: Valparaiso University Area Accommodations
• Marriott: Courtyard Valpariso

Valparaiso University Restaurants

• Official Site: Recommended Dining | Student Dining Services
• Travel Guide: Valparaiso Restaurants
• Restaurante Don Quijote
• Pestos Italian Restaurant

Valparaiso University Transportation

• Official Site: Driving Directions to Valparaiso University
• Airport: Midway International Airport | O'Hare International Airport
• Train: South Shore Line: Station - Chesterton, IN
• Bus: Coach USA Station - Merrillville, IN
• Local Transit: V-Line

Valparaiso University Student Life

• Official Site: Student Life | Facilities and Services | Student Organizations | Residential Life
  • The Arts
  • Athletics and Recreation
  • Campus Government
  • Religious Life

• Official Site: Valparaiso Special Events
• Popcorn Fest: Annual Popcorn Fest September
• Pines Family Ski Area: Winter Activities

Valparaiso University Student Life News

• Valpo Magazine: University News | Valpo to Celebrate 150th Anniversary in 2009
• valpo.edu: Nursing Students Hold Prenatal Showers (February 7, 2008)
• Valpo Magazine: Web Exclusive Stories
• Post-Tribune.com: "Confucius Institute Opens on VU Campus" (February 11, 2008)
• Valpo Magazine: A Calling to Serve Children: One Valpo Lawyer’s Story

Valparaiso University Student Media

• Newspaper: The Torch
• Radio Station: The Source WVUR

Valparaiso University Blogs, and Forums

• Topix: Valparaiso University NCAA News Forum
• ActualOutpost.com: Valpo Actuaries Forum
• Google: Valparaiso university blog Search

Valparaiso University Timeline

• 1859: Founded as the Valparaiso Male and Female College
• 1871: Closed due to the Civil War
• 1873: Reopens as the Northern Indiana Normal School and Business Institute
• 1900: Renamed Valparaiso College
• 1906: Rechartered as Valparaiso University
• 1925: The Lutheran University Association outbids the Ku Klux Klan to purchase the school
• 1970: Kinsey Hall Admin building is burned, the remainder of the academic year is canceled.

Valparaiso University Sports Teams

• Official Athletic Site: Crusader Athletics
• Official Conference Site: Horizon League
• Basketball: Men's | Women's
• Valpo Football
• Softball
• Swimming and Diving: Men's | Women's

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