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E-REP EVENT CALENDAR

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Following are some events that may be of interest. See all of these and more on the E-REP Events Calendar - consider subscribing to weekly email alerts about events. If you missed one of our events, visit the isbdc.org website to find the recording (if one is available).

Highlighted Events

May 10th: Technology Interest Group Meeting

May 16th: QuickBooks Online Advanced Workshop

May 17th: Business Certification May Lunch & Learn Discussion Series

May 24th: Technology Interest Group Meeting

June 6th: Launching Your Own Business

Hope you’re having a great week,

Ivy Tech Community College Hires

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Ivy Tech Community College Hires

MAY 11, 2023

Evansville, Ind.- Ivy Tech Community College Evansville has announced new employees in the departments of Ivy+ Career Link and the Ivy Tech Foundation.

Nick Bragin is now the director of employer engagement. He holds a master’s degree in arts administration and a bachelor’s degree in public affairs from Indiana University. He most recently served as director of the Office for Career Success for the University of Evansville. Bragin is currently a board member for the Singing Hoosiers Alumni Council. (add in a little more of his background, if there is more)

Steven Dabrowski, Jr. is now director of director of development and fundraising. He holds a master’s degree in theology from the St. Meinrad School of Theology and a bachelor’s degree in communication from the University of Indianapolis. He most recently served as diocesan director for the Diocese of Evansville. Dabrowski was recently named to the University of Indianapolis Communications Department Wall of Fame.

About Ivy Tech Community College

Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana’s largest public postsecondary institution and the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state’s engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns to the needs of the community. The College provides seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a Bachelor’s degree. Follow Ivy Tech on Facebook, Twitter,Instagram, and LinkedIn for the most up-to-date information.

Cops Cycling for Survivors

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Cops Cycling for Survivors

MAY 11, 2023

Cops Cycling for Survivors is pleased to announce plans for their 22nd annual bicycle tour of Indiana as well as unveiling the memorial photos on their support truck in anticipation of National Police Week, May 14-20, 2023. The group will bike nearly 1,000 miles over 13 days in July to honor law enforcement officers fallen in the line of duty and their survivors. As in past years, Cops Cycling does not make a determination of line-of-duty death status but honors Indiana officers recognized by state and federal officials as having died in the line of duty. This year, special honor is given to four (4) officers recognized as line-of-duty deaths in 2022 as well as one (1) officer from 2020 who was recognized by officials in 2022 as a line-of-duty death.

In 2002, Cops Cycling for Survivors began with a ride to Washington, D.C. to honor fallen officers. The cyclists now ride through Indiana meeting with survivors of officers to support them as they continue to deal with the loss of loved ones. The group honors the more than 450 Indiana officers who have been recognized as a line of-duty deaths by reading a memorial for each officer during the tour. Cops Cycling for Survivors vows never to let Indiana’s fallen heroes be forgotten and to support the survivors of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the citizens of the state.

Cops Cycling for Survivors make every attempt to contact survivors, including family, co-workers, descendants, and others, of fallen officers but may not have contact information for some. Survivors are asked to be in touch with the group at Cops Cycling for Survivors, PO Box 597, Ellettsville, IN 47429, by phone at 812-727-0725, or email at copscyclingforsurvivors@gmail.com. Interested cyclists may also contact the group for more information on joining the ride for all or parts of the ride. Cyclists include survivors, law enforcement officers, and friends of law enforcement.

In addition to memorializing Indiana’s fallen officers, Cops Cycling for Survivors raises financial support for survivors. Proceeds from the annual ride provide line of duty death benefits for primary survivors as well as fund scholarships, camps, and other avenues of support for survivors. The group also assists Line of Duty Death Justice as survivors work through years of court dates, including parole hearings and appeals. More information and a donation page are found at http://www.copscycling4survivors.com/. Cops Cycling for Survivors was granted 501(c) 3 status as a not-for-profit in late 2011 and is no longer directly affiliated with Indiana Concerns of Police Survivors (IN COPS).

The 2023 Cops Cycling for Survivors truck was also unveiled this week. While the group rides in support and memory of all line of duty dead officers, each year the support truck honors officers that were killed in the line of duty from the previous year. This year’s truck is in special memory of where: Deputy Sheriff Noah Rainey, Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, End of Watch January 29, 2022; Deputy Sheriff Douglas Sanford, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, End of Watch March 29, 2022; Police Officer Noah Shahnavaz, Elwood Police Department, End of Watch July 31, 2022; and Police Officer Seara Burton, Richmond Police Department, End of Watch September 18, 2022.

Also honored on the truck is Correctional Officer Gary Weinke, Indiana Department of Correction, End of Watch April 25, 2020, who was recognized by officials as a line of duty death in 2022.

A recent line-of-duty death in 2023 will receive special recognition next year.

Dates and route for the 2023 Cops Cycling for Survivors ride are:

July 10, Indianapolis – Richmond July 11, Richmond – Madison July 12, Madison – Jeffersonville July 13, Jeffersonville – Jasper July 14, Jasper – Princeton

July 15, Princeton – Terre Haute July 16, Terre Haute – Delphi July 17, Delphi – Merrillville
July 18, Merrillville – South Bend July 19 South Bend – Angola

July 20, Angola – Bluffton
July 21, Bluffton – Elwood
July 22, Elwood – Indianapolis

As the group rides through locations, area residents are encouraged to show their support for law enforcement officers and the survivors of fallen heroes in whatever meaningful manners may arise.

FOOTNOTE”  Additional information on the Cops Cycling for Survivors’ 22nd Anniversary Ride will be sent closer to the start date of July 10. We hope you will plan to attend the opening ceremony at 8:00 AM on Monday, July 10 at the Indiana Law Enforcement Memorial near the Statehouse or at other stops throughout the ride.

 

EVPL adding new service in collaboration with USI, Deaconess Clinic Evansville

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EVPL adding new service in collaboration with USI, Deaconess Clinic Evansville

MAY 11, 2023

EVPL adding new service in collaboration with USI, Deaconess Clinic Evansville, IN, May 10, 2023 – In collaboration with USI and the Deaconess Clinic, beginning May 15, the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library will provide access to library spaces and equipment for the purpose of telehealth appointments. “We are proud to partner with USI and Deaconess Clinic on this evolution of library services,” EVPL CEO-Director Scott Kinney said. “By expanding our services to provide spaces for telehealth, the library is fulfilling our purpose of removing the barrier to access.” Telehealth visits work by virtually connecting patients with their healthcare providers. Four EVPL locations will have a space and technology available for telehealth visits. EVPL Location  Appointment Days  Appointment Times 
EVPL Central  Mondays & Wednesdays  9:15 – 11:15 am 
EVPL North Park  Thursdays  9:15 – 11:15 am & 12:00 – 2:00 pm 
EVPL Oaklyn  Mondays & Wednesdays  9:15 – 11:15 am 
EVPL Red Bank  Tuesdays  9:15 – 11:15 am & 12:00 – 2:00 pm 

Indiana Grown June Marketplace: Spotlighting Local Indiana Products

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Indiana Grown June Marketplace:

spotlighting local Indiana products

MAY 11, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS (May 10, 2023)— On Saturday, June 3, more than 50 Indiana food artisans, producers, and makers will set up shop at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center for the Indiana Grown June Marketplace. This one-day event is a one-stop shop for finding your favorite food, wine, spirits, flowers, art, ceramics, and more!

The Indiana Grown June Marketplace will be held in the Agriculture/Horticulture building at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, with parking available onsite. Stop by on June 3 to shop and experience vendors from all over the state in one convenient location from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (ET).

WHAT: Indiana Grown’s June Marketplace

WHO: More than 50 Indiana food artisans, producers, and makers

WHEN: Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (ET)

WHERE: Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center – Agriculture/Horticulture Building (1202 E 38th St, Indianapolis, IN 46205)

To secure your tickets, click here.

Visit IndianaGrown.org for more information about Indiana Grown and its members.

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Note to the press: The image below is Indiana Grown member, Tamika Catchings of Tea’s Me Cafe, who will be one of the many vendors at the June Marketplace on June 3.

Tamika

spacemaker

ABOUT INDIANA GROWN
Indiana Grown is administered by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture in partnership with the lieutenant governor’s office. The initiative educates consumers on the importance of buying Indiana Grown products, helps Indiana farmers and producers sell more products and supports Indiana businesses in their efforts to process more Indiana Grown products. Indiana Grown members and partners include farmers, producers, processors and artisans, as well as retailers, grocers, hospitals and restaurants. For more information, visit indianagrown.org.

Marah Wood and Zoe Frossard earn MVC accolades

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Duo honored as Aces open MVC Championship

CARBONDALE, Ill. – The Missouri Valley Conference has announced the All-Conference Teams and specialty award winners on Wednesday morning ahead of the MVC Softball Championship.

Earning recognition from the University of Evansville softball team were Marah Wood and Zoe Frossard.  Wood earned a spot on the All-MVC Second Team while Frossard garnered MVC All-Defensive Team honors.

Wood earned All-Conference recognition for the first time in her career after batting .260 with four home runs, 21 runs batted in and 19 runs scored.  Between April 11 and April 30, Wood posted a 12-game hit streak, which was the longest of the season for the Purple Aces and the most for the program since Eryn Gould had a 12-game streak in 2019.

She wrapped up the season batting .353 over her last 15 games, including five multi-hit efforts.  Wood tied for second in the MVC with three sacrifice flies and was 5th with 169 at-bats.  Last season, Wood led Evansville with eight home runs and 31 RBI while batting .272.

Frossard, the 2022 MVC Newcomer of the Year, was a defensive star in 2023.  Multiple diving catches in the field saved numerous opposing runs from scoring.  She made the start in all 53 games this season and completed the regular season tied for second in the Valley with 28 walks.

In the final series of the regular season at Northern Iowa, Frossard batted .600, including a perfect 2-for-2 effort in the finale.  She had the game-winning single in the April 1 victory over Belmont and launched her first home run in February against Eastern Kentucky.

Former VU Coach Tim Marsee to be inducted into NJCAA Hall of Fame

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VINCENNES, Ind. – The NJCAA Track and Field Coaches Association announced the members of their 2023 Hall of Fame class, which includes former VU Assistant Coach Tim Marsee and three-time NJCAA National Champion pole vaulter Matteo Capello (Turino, Italy).

“Being inducted into the NJCAA Track and Field Hall of Fame is one of the highest honors you can get as a coach,” Marsee said. “To be voted in by your peers and people that recognize your accomplishments were worthy enough to be in the Hall of Fame is pretty cool.”

“When I found out that I had been nominated to go in, I was kind of taken back by it because I didn’t know if I had enough qualifications for this honor,” Marsee added.

Marsee was named NJCAA National Meet Assistant Men’s Coach of the Year three times, the men’s Atlantic Division Assistant Coach of the Year three times and the National Meet Assistant Women’s Coach of the Year twice, working under former VU Head Coach Chris Gafner.

In 2018, Marsee was also named the men’s and women’s Atlantic Division Coach of the Year and the Region 24 Men’s Head Coach of the Year.

Marsee worked with several high-level athletes while at Vincennes University. His athletes earned 87 All-American honors, 71 All-Time top-five VU School records, including 21 VU school record holders, five National Meet record holders and four NJCAA National records.

Marsee’s athletes also finished as National Runner-Up 12 times and earned 21 individual National Championships at Vincennes University, including working with two NJCAA Hall of Fame Athletes in Natalia Bartnovskaya, who was inducted in 2019 and Matteo Capello, who will be inducted alongside Marsee.

“Working with Natalia and Matteo was great,” Marsee said. “I helped those two achieve some goals of theirs and they went on to be National Champions and National Meet record holders. But one thing that I am most proud of is I have had about six or seven athletes from Indiana and Illinois that have gone on to win National Championships and several more that have been All-Americans, my son included, that were anywhere from exceptional to average athletes in high school.”

“Being able to help develop those kids to be able to achieve those high-level goals of being Champions, that’s probably one of the things I am most proud of,” Marsee added. “Being able to work with those kids and helping them achieve goals that they maybe didn’t know were possible has been really special.”

“Going into the Hall of Fame with Matteo is nice,” Marsee said. “Matteo was such a great athlete. When he got here, his big goal was to try to get over 18 feet as a pole vaulter and he was able to accomplish that. Along the way he set some National records and won three National Championships. He would have won four, but the 2020 Outdoor meet was cancelled due to COVID.”

“My first National Champion I worked with was Natalia,” Marsee added. “She was a lot of fun to work with. She won her event at the National meet on a Friday and Ryan Smith won his event the next day and those were my first two athletes to win National titles. The work ethic with those kids was tremendous and Matteo, he just worked and worked. We constantly communicated on what he needed to fix and kept trying to reach those goals and it finally ended up paying off in the end. It’s pretty cool to go into the Hall of Fame at the same time as an athlete that you coached.”

“I still follow some of the athletes that I coached that are still competing,” Marsee said. “I also still follow VU and look at the results every weekend. I get to talk to Coach Marty Rogier every now and then and he’s working on building the program up. I think he and Coach Tyler are doing a great job.”

“As a coach, you never want to see the program go down,” Marsee added. “You want to see the program continue to build and go forward and I believe that’s happening at VU. You always want the program to succeed and they are.”

Marsee got his start in coaching Track and Field at nearby South Knox high school, where he helped guide the Spartans to back-to-back Sectional Championships.

“Several years ago, my daughter was a middle school track athlete at South Knox,” Marsee said. “I went by one day to pick her up from practice and she was out there trying to high jump. Nobody was over there trying to work with her, so I went over and started working with her on the high jump. Then some other kids came up and started asking me questions, so I started trying to help them. The next year they asked me if I wanted to coach middle school track.”

“So, I did and we had some success, then the high school coach Bob Swank retired and I became the high school coach,” Marsee added. “We had some success on the high school team and won back-to-back Sectionals, won some Conference titles and had some really good athletes and then Chris Gafner approached me about coming to help at VU. I came to VU, first on a part-time basis and then became a full-time assistant, while still maintaining my regular job at South Knox.”

“Chris and I developed a great relationship and without him, none of this would be possible,” Marsee said. “I started to learn some things about Track and Field that I needed to get better on and things just kind of took off from there. But Chris and I worked really well together and he gets a lot of the credit for this honor.”

Marsee joins Trailblazer Track and Field Hall of Famers Jeff Phillips, who was inducted in 1991 and finished third in the 200 meters at the 1982 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships and former VU Head Track and Field Coach Bill Smith who was inducted in 2021, along with the previously mentioned Bartnovskaya and Capello.

“I think the Track program at Vincennes University is finally starting to receive some of the recognition that it has deserved over several years,” Marsee said. “There have been a lot of very good coaches here. Chris Gafner did a tremendous job here. Those guys like Chris Gafner, Bill Smith, Art Cortez and Ben Johnson, who started the program back in the 1960’s. Those guys really developed the program and tried to take it to the highest level they could.”

“Each coach tried to reach higher and higher and even though we haven’t won a team National Championship in Track, which is extremely hard to do, those guys kept building the program better and better and tried to make it more competitive,” Marsee added. “Chris and I started the women’s track program. There have been some women’s athletes who have competed in track and field at VU, but there was never an official women’s team. So, he and I started the women’s program and it has really taken off and we’ve had some tremendous women’s athletes here over the years.”

When asked what it will be like to see his name up on the Hall of Fame banner that hangs in the P.E. Complex, Marsee said, “I don’t know. I think it’s going to be pretty emotional. It’s a great honor to be on that banner, so I think it’s going to be pretty emotional. It is now just thinking about it.”

Marsee will be inducted into the NJCAA Track and Field Hall of Fame at the 2023 NJCAA Division I Outdoor National Championship meet in Hobbs, N.M. Marsee is a member of the Class of 2023 alongside former VU pole vaulter and three-time NJCAA National Champion Matteo Capello, as well as Coach Tony Dougherty from New Mexico Junior College and Coach Jane Vatchev from the College of DuPage in Illinois.

The Vincennes University Athletic department would like to congratulate Coach Tim Marsee on this tremendous and well-deserved honor.

Eagles make non-conference visit to #16 ORU

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. — University of Southern Indiana Baseball takes a break from Ohio Valley Conference action this weekend when it makes a visit to 16th-ranked Oral Roberts University for a three-game series in Tulsa, Oklahoma. First pitch of the series at J.L. Johnson Stadium is Friday at 6 p.m. before continuing Saturday at 2 p.m. and concluding Sunday at 1 p.m.
 
Links to follow all of the action during the homestand can be found on the Eagles’ baseball schedule at USIScreamingEagles.com.

USI Baseball Notes:
USI has rough week to start May: The USI Screaming Eagles (15-32) started May with an 0-4 record, falling 14-3 to Southern Illinois University; 12-2 to Miami (OH) University; and a pair, 4-3 and 14-10 to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Senior centerfielder Evan Kahre led the USI hitters with a .412 average, four runs scored, and two RBIs, while senior catcher/second baseman Lucas McNew had a team-best five RBIs.
 
USI’s offense surges: USI has the offense going, averaging 8.1 runs per game in the last 10 games and reaching double-digits in seven of the last 11 games. Junior first baseman Tucker Ebest has a .429 average over the last 10 games with four home runs and 18 RBIs. Senior infielder/catcher Lucas McNew follows with 17 RBIs in the last 10.
 
Eagles in the OVC standings: The Eagles are ninth in the OVC standings by percentage points with a 6-14 record and a .300 winning percentage. USI, which is .033 away from an OVC Tournament spot, has three conference games left and must finish amongst the top eight to earn a trip to the OVC Tournament May 24-26.
 
Leading hitters: Junior first baseman Tucker Ebest leads the Eagles with a .329 average, 11 home runs, and 49 RBIs. Ebest is followed by junior catcher Parker Stroh, who has a .328 batting average, while senior catcher/second baseman Lucas McNew is second to Ebest with 43 RBIs and has a team-high 11 doubles.   
 
Versus the OVC: Junior first baseman Tucker Ebest has a team-best .397 batting average and five RBIs in OVC play. Senior catcher/second baseman Lucas McNew leads the squad in OVC action with 21 RBIs.
 
Among the OVC leaders: Junior first baseman Tucker Ebest is tied for first in the OVC in RBIs (49), while sophomore shortstop Ricardo Van Grieken is the OVC leader in on-base percentage (.500). Senior centerfielder Evan Kahre is fourth in triples (3), sixth in runs scored (36), and seventh in hits (47) and stolen bases (12).
 
Van Grieken gets hit for record. Sophomore shortstop Ricardo Van Grieken has been hit by a pitch in a season more than any other Eagle, getting hit 23 times this season. The mark of 20 was previously held by Wes Fink (2008) and Nick Gobert (2018).  
 
McNew climbing the USI All-Time charts: Senior catcher/infielder Lucas McNew is fifth all-time at USI in home runs (24); fifth in RBIs (169) and sixth in doubles (51).
 
Oral Roberts this spring: The #16 Golden Eagles of Oral Roberts enter the three-game series with a 37-11 overall record after a 4-1 road win at Wichita State University Tuesday. Oral Roberts also has won their last nine games and 17 of the last 18 contests. USI and Oral Roberts will be meeting for the first time in baseball.  
 
OVC Ranked Wins: OVC teams have had a trio of wins over nationally ranked teams this season and have 26 victories over ranked teams since 2018. This season’s OVC wins over ranked opponents are:
 
Feb. 26 – Eastern Illinois 12, #3 Arkansas
Apr. 12 – Little Rock 11, #5 Arkansas 4
Apr. 18 – Tennessee Tech 12, #19 Tennessee 5

Drake defeats Evansville in MVC Championship opener

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Aces fall by a final of 7-0

CARBONDALE, Ill. – Six combined runs in their final two innings lifted Drake to a 7-0 win over the University of Evansville softball team in Wednesday’s opening game of the Missouri Valley Conference Championship at Charlotte West Stadium.

Evansville’s defense kept things close in the early innings.  After the Bulldogs scored a run in the first, things would remain at 1-0- until the bottom of the 5th when Drake scored twice before a grand slam pushed the lead to 7-0 in the 6th.  UE was limited to three hits on the day with Jenna Nink earning a pair and Lacy Smith picking up the other.

With two outs in the bottom of the first, Drake saw four consecutive batters reach base, resulting in the first run of the game.  A single, error and walk loaded the bags for Skylar Rigby.  Rigby singled to plate the first run of the game.

Hanhah Hood made a diving defensive play at third base to save a hit in the second and the Purple Aces were able to get their first baserunner in the third.  After the first eight UE batters were retired in order, Lacy Smith singled to right to reach base.

It was the defense who starred in the fourth as Jess Willsey and Marah Wood each made important stops to send the game into the 5th.  Jenna Nink opened the 5th with a single and Taylor Howe would reach on a walk before Bulldog pitcher Mackenzie Hupke got out of the jam.

Drake added two insurance runs in the bottom of the 5th as Carey Koenig picked up a 2-run single to extend their advantage to three runs.  They put the finishing touches on the contest in the 6th when Emily Valtman launched a grand slam to give her squad a 7-0 lead.

Tossing five innings, Sydney Weatherford suffered the loss.  Just one of the three runs she allowed was earned.  Megan Brenton threw the final frame.  Hupke threw the complete game for the Bulldogs and allowed three hits.  She struck out nine batters.

UE wraps up the 2023 season with a 22-32 record.  The Aces enjoyed a strong home season that saw them win 15 out of 23 games inside Tri-State Orthopaedics Field at James and Dorothy Cooper Stadium.

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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FOOTNOTE:  EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.

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