The Valpo Core

Free Concert Performance by Black Violin, brought to you by Union Board!

Black Violin is a male duo who play classical violins along with their DJ who mixes some of the most recent and fun music around. Together, they bring a sound that has never been heard before. This is a once in a lifetime experience to see two genres of music collide in the best way.

Tickets are free to all VU Students, Faculty and Staff with Valpo ID and are available at the Welcome Desk of the Harre Union.

The event starts at 9 pm, Thursday April 23 and takes place in the Ballroom.

You do not want to miss out on this upbeat concert!

Academic Quiz Bowl:
A quiz bowl on Latin America for all VU students

When:    Wednesday, November 5 at 7 pm
Where:   Lumina Room, Huegli Hall

The quiz bowl is part of “Focus on Latin America,” a year-long series of events at VU which focus on the history, culture and current events of Latin America.

Sponsors: Dept. of Foreign Languages and Literatures; IECA Program; Dept. of History; Brauer Museum of Art; Office of Multicultural Programs; LIVE; Union Board; Cultural Arts Committee

More information: http://www.valpo.edu/foreignlang/FOLA

The College Democrats, College Republicans, PAL, and Union Board Hot Topics are holding an open forum about the 2008 election.

They will address student questions about candidates’ stances on certain issues.

It is an open forum setting (with plenty of room for discussion of the issues). It will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 28th at 8 pm in Urschel 202. There will be free food and drinks as well.

A comedic lecture by James Cunningham. This program is about personal finance and covers everything from credit cards to student loans. It is an interactive show with a chance to win cash prizes for audience members who answer questions correctly.

When: Monday, September 8th, at 8 pm

Where: Union Great Hall

Sponsor: Union Board

For additional information:  http://www.funnymoneyinc.com/notebook.swf

A celebration of Latin music and dance led by Professor Nelly Zamora-Breckenridge.

When: Wednesday, September 3, at 7 pm

Where: Union Great Hall

This event is part of “Focus on Latin America,” a year-long series of events at Valparaiso University which focus on the history, culture and current events of Latin America.

Sponsors: Dept. of Foreign Languages & Literatures, IECA (Program on International Economics & Cultural Affairs), Dept. of History, Brauer Museum of Art, Office of Multicultural Programs, LIVE (Latinos in Valparaiso for Excellence), Union Board, Cultural Arts Committee

More info: http://www.valpo.edu/foreignlang/FOLA/

A Lecture by Matt Glowacki

Monday, February 4th, 7:30 pm

Neils Science Center, room 234

Sponsored by Union Board-Hot Topics

Matt is an engaging and entertaining speaker who uses clips from popular television shows to highlight stereotypes in American culture. He is funny, interactive, and encourages his listeners to examine the many ways TV imitates life and life imitates TV.

Thursday, October 4, 8 pm-9:30 pm in the Union Great Hall

Cast members of MTV’s program The Real World will talk about their experiences on the show and also personal experiences with diversity, conflict resolution, substance abuse, sexual responsibility, morality, spirituality, dealing with grief, the importance of education and responsibility, and the benefits of volunteering – issues relevant to many college students. The audience can ask questions about things they have been dying to know about the show and what really happened behind the scenes.

Sponsored by the Union Board.

This event is approved for Core 5th-hour credit.