University Center scheduled for completion at end of April

Mike Russell, of Continental Electric, wires a fountain outside of the University Center in Portage in 2011.

Funds freed for PNC student activities center

An artist's rendering of Purdue University North Central's proposed student services and activities complex shows how the one-story facility would look on campus.

Funds freed for PNC student activities center

Purdue University North Central officials said Wednesday that they will build a new multi-function student services and activities complex on campus. The university plans to break ground on the $34.7 million facility in about a year. Officials estimate it will take a couple years to complete.

Funds freed for PNC student activities center

An artist's rendering of Purdue University North Central's proposed student services and activities complex on campus shows how it would look in 2015.

Funds freed for PNC student activities center

The floor plan for the proposed Purdue University North Central student services and activities complex shows the location of courts and fitness areas in the facility.

Funds freed for PNC student activities center

Purdue University North Central staff look at drawings Wednesday of the university's proposed multipurpose student services and activities complex to be constructed on campus. From left is Susan Bryshell, co-director of PNC Porter County, Cassandra Boehlke, former student and now PNC coordin…

Funds freed for PNC student activities center

Chancellor James Dworkin announces Wednesday that Purdue University North Central will construct a new multipurpose student services and activities complex on campus. "This is a game changer for PNC," said Dworkin.

Leanna Mulloy

Leanna Mulloy of Kankakee Valley High School runs in the 100-meter dash during last season's state track meet. She owns one of the state's best times in the event this season.

Biodegradable boxes

Burgerhause manager Francisco Plata poses with one of the biodegradable boxes given to them to use by some Valparaiso University students for a class project and possible business venture.

VU Welcome Project seeks inclusive community

Allison Schuette, left, and Heather Taylor from Valparaiso University's Welcome Project present an interactive presentation at a chamber of commerce luncheon Thursday at the Strongbow Inn.

VU Welcome Project seeks inclusive community

Lee Baker, Kirk Alexander and George Douglas discuss an audio clip they had just listened to during an interactive presentation at a chamber luncheon Thursday at the Strongbow Inn.

VU Welcome Project seeks inclusive community

Charley Gillispie looks on as Mark Zimmerman discusses a video clip they had just watched during an interactive presentation at a chamber luncheon Thursday at the Strongbow Inn.

VU Welcome Project seeks inclusive community

Valparaiso University President Mark Heckler makes brief comments before an interactive presentation at a chamber of commerce luncheon Thursday at the Strongbow Inn.

Peeps "Pentecost" Entry for 2013 VU Peeps Show Contest

The story of Pentecost is depicted in this Peeps entry in Valparaiso University Chapel's Annual Easter Peeps Show. Red and orange jelly beans on toothpicks are used between the bunnie ears to represent "the floating flame of the Holy Spirit." Each entry was a diorama of a scene from a Bible …

Peeps "Washing of Feet" Winning Display

Jesus washing his disciples' feet is depicted in this Peeps entry in Valparaiso University Chapel Annual Easter Peeps Show.

Peeps Show at VU

Entries on the Valparaiso University Chapel 4th Annual Easter Peeps Show are on display in the lobby of the Chapel.

Peeps Show at VU

Valparaiso University graduate Emily Royer looks over an entry in the 4th Annual Easter Peeps Show at VU Chapel. Each entry was a diorama of a scene from a Bible story with all of the characters played by Peeps marshmallow candies.

Peeps Show at VU

The story of Pentecost is depicted in this Peeps entry in Valparaiso University Chapel's Annual Easter Peeps Show. Each entry was a diorama of a scene from a Bible story with all of the characters played by Peeps marshmallow candies.