Valparaiso University - Beacon / Record Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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Towering above the surrounding landscape, the Chapel of the Resurrection makes a strong declaration about the character of this University. It is at the heart of the campus and its activities. Students come here for corporate worship - at least 14 regularly scheduled services each week - and for private counseling. Rising 140 feet into the sky, the free-standing Brandt Cam- panile plays morning and evening hymns and marks the class hours. Its nine bronze bells, cast in Holland, were dedicated in 1980. The Chapel seats 3,000 in its 193-feet long seating area. Focus is on the chancel where limestone piers rise 98 feet upward and culminate in a roof shaped like a nine pointed star. Studying moves beyond the classroom as a flau- tist practices her skills in the center of campus amidst the fall beauty of northern indiana. .- l ll

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To Be All That We Can Be The Munderloh Windows in the Chapel of the Res- currection depict in beautiful stained glass artistry the creative work of God the Father, the redemptive work of God the Son, and the sanctifying work of God the Holy Spirit. The Chapel of the Resurrection is the largest University Chapel in North Amer- ica. Dedicated on September 27, 1959, the Chapel's design resulted from a study of more than 90 world-famous churches. The Church of the Nativity of Bethlehem was the most specific inspiration. The main floor seats more than 2,200 and the balconies seat 1,100. Built on the highest point of campus, the entire building is in the center of what is considered new campus. The Music Window rises 55 feet at the front of the Chapel with the Christus Rex lChrist the King! figure. The cross is symbolic of the triumph of Christ and when the figure finally began to be at- tached to the cross, it depicted a Christ who was living and reigning to all eterni- ty as King of kings and Lord of lords. The Campanile rises 140 feet into the sky and houses a nine bell chime. The bells were a gift to the University at the fiftieth anniversary of the University Guild. Together, the Chapel and the Cam- panile declare the strength of the Uni- versity Under the Cross. In the floor of the Narthex is the bronze great seal of the University with its motto In Luce Tua Vi- demus Luce tln Thy light we see light.J The students at VU have a choice of more than 70 fields of study leading to 19 different degrees and to a multitude of career opportunities. Students come to Valpo from virtually every party of the United States and many foreign countries. Since 95 percent live on campus, VU edu- cation involves more than classroom ex- perience. The campus life itself is filled with aca- demic and social activity. To be all that we can be is a philosophy that surfaces all over campus.