Victims of Domestic Violence find Off-Ramp with Chefs & Uptown East
It's a sobering reality that around 90% of Valparaiso's victims of domestic violence and sexual assault never access shelters like NWI's The Caring Place. Most are concerned that their abusers will hurt or even kill them if they are seen entering a shelter. It gets worse, most victims feel helpless
Valpo’s First Thursday Gets Wine & Beer Flights | “The Uptown Flight!”
We think you'll agree that the Valpo Restaurant Group's 'First Thursday Specials' have helped elevate Valparaiso's brand as a wonderful place to live! It doesn't get much better than meeting friends for a few $7 food specials during this once-a-month Valpo tradition. But with an unquenchable thirst for making the
Uptown Helps make Valpo Community Best Place to Live
I think you'll agree, Valparaiso is a great place to live, work, and play. We love our restaurants, entertainment, and anything that brings friends and family together. We also have a passion for volunteerism and working as a team. Maybe that's our secret. Working together to make special things happen.
5 Reasons why Young Professionals are choosing Downtown East Apartments in Valparaiso
Making decisions can be pretty hard, especially big ones. It’s stressful, and nobody wants to make the wrong choice. There’s a lot of research that goes into apartment searching for a reason, and today you’re going to find out why young professionals are choosing Uptown East in Valparaiso. The Right Place
11 Remarkable items every Valparaiso University Student should own
Every single year before you go off to VU, you either physically or mentally create a checklist of everything you plan on taking with you at the start of the school year. There are 11 remarkable items every Valparaiso University student should own. Confessions of a VU Senior I’ll say this, the
Discover Why Hilltop is VU’s Favorite Foundation for Volunteerism
If you go to VU, you've probably heard of Hilltop. Somehow they make an appearance everywhere around this city, and soon that stranger name will turn into someone you know. In this blog, you're going to find out why Hilltop is VU's favorite charity for volunteerism. Students at Valparaiso University love
Top 5 Reasons why Taste of Uptown is the event of the Year
Coming this Thursday, October 17, Uptown East will be having an international taste festival known as the Taste of Uptown. It’s a can’t miss event. Valpo’s best restaurant talents will be serving up free food, and there’s a chance you can win big… Here are the top 5 reasons why the
How to get through your freshman year at Valparaiso University: Advice from a VU senior
Making the transition from high school to college is a much bigger jump than most people think. A lot of people believe the main challenge is simply living away from home and no longer having their parents look after them. However, they’re wrong. In this blog, I’m going to give
Best places for VU students to eat on a shoestring budget
One of the greatest aspects about living off-campus in Uptown East is the freedom. It’s something every student aspires for in their four years of college; as a senior experiencing off-campus housing at Valparaiso University, I’ll be eating all of my meals off-campus. In today’s blog, you’ll learn the best
11 Best Places to Study around VU’s Campus: A Guide for Freshman Studying
I think you’ll agree with me that doing well in school should be your top priority as a freshman at Valparaiso University. It’s one of the best ways to prepare yourself for your future career, and to succeed academically you’ll be spending countless hours studying. You’ll need to know the