Save the Humanities at Valparaiso University Valparaiso University, where I teach, has been doing some belt-tightening recently. Sadly, some departments–theology, philosophy, German- that have defined this Lutheran University for decades have been put in a “discontinuous process.” This does not necessarily mean that they will be discontinued, but all affected departments must make the case for their ongoing existence and/or seek mergers with other departments. Guiding by departmental memos, the administration will make decisions over the summer. For those of... Read more