The Week Before Spring Break...

So, it's the week before Spring Break for the students. They're very hyped up for their 2 weeks of rest and relaxation.

For students involved in the music program, their first week of Spring Break is spent touring. This year, our Kantorei is headed to Georgia, and the Carolina's, and Chorale is touring around Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and Wisconsin.

The men's Basketball team is getting ready for the biggest game of the season on Friday (March 26th) at Valpo against Butler University. Even though Friday is when Spring Break starts, most students are planning on staying to watch the game that will be on ESPNU. The student section is always a sea of spirited Brown & Gold fans cheering on the Crusadors for one of the top spots in the conference tournament. Remember, we have Division 1 sports!

In other news, our Engineering building is being expanded upon. It's going to be a United States "Green" building, with the highest green standard possible.

I hope all is well for you!

~Jenn

quick reminders, and update on campus life

Hello again!

Really quickly, I wanted to remind you that the FAFSA is due March 1oth but we recommend March 1st, so get it in if you already haven't! Here's the link: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. Also, submit your housing/enrollment form (http://www.valpo.edu/admissions/admitted/index.php) as soon as you can!

As far as fun stuff on campus goes, there is a lot happening! This Saturday the 30th annual World Banquet is being held in the Harre Union Ballrooms. The food is native to all different countries, and our international students will be performing some native dances, music, and skits. You can learn more about the World Banquet at: http://www.valpo.edu/news/news.php?releaseId=4304.

Also, students are getting ready for their 2 week Spring Break (February 27th-March 14th). Right after Spring Break (on March 20th) the Valparaiso Chorale and Bach Choir will be performing the St. Matthew Passion in the Chapel of the Resurrection on campus (http://www.valpo.edu/news/news.php?releaseId=4334).

I hope all is well with you! If you have any questions, feel free to email me at jennifer.smolnicky@valpo.edu ! I'm looking forward to hearing from you!

Jennifer

Sorry it's been a while since I've done this. I've been very busy with going over applications and meeting with students coming to visit. Campus has been very busy this week, and will continue to be so for quite a while. The Career & Internship Fair took place this Wednesday (February 10th) and had over 40 different businesses and organizations attend who were looking for students to hire for internships and jobs. The VU Dance Ensemble will be performing jazz, ballet, modern and tap dance during its annual spring performances Feb. 12-14 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). Their dances were choreographed by students and faculty alike.
The Social Action Leadership Team (SALT), along with the Valparaiso International Student Association, students of the Law School and other on campus organizations are leading a campus-wide effort called “Valpo has a Heart for Haiti” to raise funds for victims of the recent earthquake. Their goal is to raise $15,000 by Spring Break (February 26th). A monetary donation can be made at the following website: https://www.valpo.edu/haitirelief/. Of the money raised, 80 percent will be sent to Lutheran World Relief and the Red Cross. The remaining 20 percent will go to micro-philanthropic, grassroots efforts focused on relief.
Also, Owl City is performing tonight (Thursday, February 11th) in the Harre Union Ballrooms. The concert is sold out, and students have been looking forward to this all year.