Proud of Her Roots

Krystal Peña ‘21

When Krystal Peña ‘21 was deciding which college to attend after high ​school, she knew she wanted to be far enough away from her home in ​Chicago to feel independent, yet close enough to home to get back ​quickly if necessary. As a first-generation student, Peña didn’t have the ​experiences of her family to fall back on.

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Become a Torchbearer on Valpo Day!

As we gear up for Valpo Day on April 9th, we're excited to invite you to participate in something truly special. Valpo ​Day will feature many opportunities to get involved, participate in friendly competitions, and make a huge impact ​by becoming a torchbearer!

• Our Valparaiso University social media channels will be active all day, capturing the fun and excitement on ​campus. Be sure to share our posts and let everyone know why you are #ProudToBeValpo!
  
• Valpo Day is about showing your Valpo Pride, so express your enthusiasm to the world and represent the ​Brown and Gold by wearing your Valpo gear on 4/9!
  
• Carry your Beacon pride with you! Download your exclusive Valpo Day digital swag at valpo.edu/swag.
  
• Check out our leaderboards throughout the day to keep an eye on the action. Visit us at ​alumni.valpo.edu/valpoday to catch all the fun!
  

Engaging in Valpo Day goes beyond simply making a contribution; it transforms you into a torchbearer, carrying the ​symbolic flame representing our collective global impact. Your support, generosity, and enthusiasm light the way ​for others, inspiring a shared commitment to excellence and opportunity.

Together, let's light the way for future generations of Beacons and make Valpo Day one to remember!

Real People, Real Climate, Real Changes

March 6 through May 7, 2024

Christopher Center Library | Valparaiso University

Valparaiso University and the NSF National Center for Atmospheric ​Research invite you to join us for a traveling exhibit about climate ​science. The exhibit runs from March 6 - May 7, 2024, at the ​Christopher Center Library.

Solar Eclipse Viewing Party

April 8, 2024 | 12 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Central Park Plaza | Downtown Valparaiso

Valparaiso University Society of Physics students from the Department ​of Physics & Astronomy are partnering with Valpo Parks to offer a ​chance to watch the 2024 Solar Eclipse safely! There will be a solar filter ​telescope and solar filter binoculars for viewing, food trucks, a scale ​model of the solar system, and more!

Panel Discussion

Virgin Mary from Christian and Muslim Perspectives

April 18, 2024 | 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Refectory Room | Mueller Hall | Valparaiso University

Join us for a panel discussion on a comparison of the Virgin Mary across ​Christian and Muslim views. The "Virgin Mary from Christian and Muslim ​Perspectives" panel will be moderated by Professor Ossama ​Abdelgawwad and will feature three esteemed speakers.

Join us

April 22, 2024 | 6:00 p.m.

We heard you! Many of you told us you'd love to have a place to read the submitted class notes we receive. We're pleased ​​to let you know that we have now added this to our website! Now, you can submit your own notes about your ​​announcements and accomplishments AND read all about those of your fellow ​Beacons as well.

Check it out at alumni.valpo.edu/classnotes. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Denise was recently appointed to teach violin at Bethel University in Mishawaka, Indiana. She continues to play principal ​Cello in Bethel's orchestra. Though retired from public school music teaching after 38 years, Denise continues to play cello in ​the South Bend Symphony and the Elkhart Symphony orchestra and maintains a private studio of violin, viola, cello, and bass.

-Denise Kuehner Delgado ‘77

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