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Institute for Leadership and Service

Preparing students for lives of leadership and service.

The Institute for Leadership and Service is dedicated to preparing Valpo students for lives of leadership and service — lives shaped by a sense of calling, equipped for thoughtful reflection, engaged in the larger world, and responsive to its deepest challenges. Located in the Office of Campus Ministries, the Institute works with all members of our educational community — students, faculty, staff, alumni, and external partners– to assure that Valpo graduates are exceptionally well-prepared for a lifetime of leadership and service in a complex global world. The Institute assists students in connecting study, service, and success around a sense of calling and purpose in their lives.

09/16/2026

Join us on September 22nd from 6:30-7:30 pm at the Chapel Labyrinth to reflect on multiple callings and walk the labyrinth! All are welcome!

09/14/2026

Episode 1 of the fourth season of our podcast is live now! Take a look at the description below!

In the first episode of the newest season of Listening for Purpose, hear a Morning Prayer reflection from Reverend Brian Konkol, president of Valparaiso University, followed by discussion from Cam Haggett and Lynne Thissen, two ILAS student aides. Cam and Lynne discuss doom questioning, sacred questioning, and holding space for discernment.

Subscribe to Listening for Purpose on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to be notified every time a new episode drops! Find S4 E1 at the link in our bio!

09/10/2026

We had such a great time welcoming back our CAPS Fellows to talk about their summer fellowships and reflect on the CAPS program during the reunion dinner!

08/29/2026

Meet our FLOC interns! We are so excited to see where God takes you in your respective congregations!

Check out where our fellows are serving:

Calvary: Ellie Clardy & Ben Summers
Christ Lutheran (CLC): Adrianne Murray
First Presbyterian Church (FPC): Lynne Thissen
First United Methodist Church (FUMC): Anna Anderson & Arthur Huet
Immanuel Lutheran: Elizabeth Lieb
Living Hope: Jasmine Berndt-Spence
St. Teresa of Avila (St. T's): Michael Leoni
Trinity Lutheran (TLC): Nathalia Lenz Prochnow

08/27/2026

Thank you to Larissa for all of your hard work throughout the last year! We are incredibly grateful for her talents and how she guided the CAPS program over the last 12 months after completing the CAPS fellowship. Read more about Larissa in the link below or in our bio!

https://www.valpo.edu/radiating-purpose-across-borders-larissa-pinas-25-journey-from-brazil-to-valpo/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQKNjYyODU2ODM3OQABHkPDd-DDHJpodu2dYz6goyA1oDCZumnPjIhCGU7TYtilZnAt8FFc-fNKFgzi_aem_qY8_2DH1SZtNi8O8A62EiA

08/11/2026

It's hard to believe that our CAPS 2026 cohort members are already wrapping up their summer internships! Check out our last blog post featuring cohort member Grace Vaughn's reflections on how her internship with Camp Lakeside helped her grow personally and what it taught her about calling and purpose.

Click the link to read the full post: https://blogs.valpo.edu/caps/ ✨

08/04/2026

Summer is flying by! Check out the reflections of CAPS cohort members Tyrell Frieson and Isabelle Byrt on their almost three months of work with the American Red Cross and Save the Dunes, respectively, and the most valuable lessons they’ve learned.

Click the link to read the full posts: https://blogs.valpo.edu/caps/ ✨

07/28/2026

Check out the reflections shared by cohort members Aria Davis, interning at Shirley Heinze Land Trust, and Sofia Gomez, interning at the Compass International Family Center. Aria told us more about how CAPS has impacted her vision of the future and her career, and Sofia shared about the important work she’s been doing behind the scenes at the community events organized by her placement.

Click this link to read the full posts: https://lnkd.in/eGsxAt9h ✨

07/21/2026

CAPS is more than just a summer internship: it’s a growth experience rooted in service and reflection! Check out this week’s reflections from 2026 CAPS fellows Nickie Smar and Armelle S. Ndemanou Dongmo on the personal growth they’ve both experienced in their respective internships at the Grunewald Guild and Jacob’s Ladder.

Click this link to read the full posts: https://blogs.valpo.edu/caps/ ✨

07/14/2026

Summer is already halfway over and our CAPS Fellows continue to reflect on their work supporting the nonprofit organizations where they are interning, while also immersing themselves in a process of learning and growth. Cohort members Sofia Gomez and Aria Davis shared their reflections on their experiences so far at Compass International Family Center and the Shirley Heinze Land Trust, respectively.

Click this link to read the full posts: https://blogs.valpo.edu/caps/ ✨

Address

1600 Chapel Drive
Valparaiso, IN
46383

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12194646914

Website

http://valpo.edu/leadserve, https://linktr.ee/ilasatvalpo

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