COPY OF THE JUNE 2023 CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER PRINTED NEWSPAPER
New Leadership For USI Outreach And Engagement Corporate Partnerships And Customized Training
The University of Southern Indiana has named Paula Nurrenbern to Director of Corporate Partnerships and Customized Training, effective immediately. She succeeds Charmaine McDowell, who will retire in July after 31 years of service to USI. Nurrenbern will report to Dawn Stoneking, Executive Director of Outreach and Engagement.
Nurrenbern, previously the Manager of Customized Solutions, joined the University in 2009. During her tenure, she has served as Assistant Director of Development for Athletics and Corporate Giving, Assistant Director of Development for Athletics and Major Gifts, Resource Development Specialist and Manager of Customized Solutions.
Before arriving at USI, she held managerial roles in commercial operations for Mead Johnson Nutrition. She earned an associate degree in business administration and bachelor’s degree in organizational management, both from Oakland City University, and a master’s degree in public administration from USI.
Lesley Groves has accepted the Assistant Director of Corporate Partnerships and Customized Training position, effective immediately. Groves will report to Nurrenbern.
Before joining USI, Groves served as an Annual Giving and Grants Officer at the Deaconess Foundation, Director of Development at the Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science, and held fund development roles for the Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana. She earned a bachelor’s degree in general studies from Ball State University and a master’s degree in public administration from USI.
“Mrs. Nurrenbern and Mrs. Groves will continue to build on USI’s strong history of serving regional organizations and businesses by developing programs and partnerships that result in increased productivity and an improved bottom line,†said Stoneking. “Their knowledge and expertise will help organizations address workforce skill-gap needs through customized training programs, individual coaching sessions and team retreats.â€
USI Outreach and Engagement’s mission complements the University’s traditional role by providing and facilitating quality educational, research, and technical services for people, groups and organizations in Indiana and the Tri-state. These activities support and promote individual well-being, social and cultural enrichment, economic opportunity and regional development.Â
Indiana Department of Insurance Now Requires Pharmacy Benefit Managers to Obtain a License
Indianapolis – The Indiana application for Pharmacy Benefit Managers is now live and all Pharmacy Benefit Managers must now apply for licensure. Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) are third party companies that offer pharmacy benefit management services and function as intermediaries between health plans and pharmaceutical manufacturers. The link to the application can be found at www.sircon.com/indiana.
In 2020, Indiana passed SEA 241 (IC 27-1-24.5) requiring PBMs to obtain a license issued by the Indiana Department of Insurance (IDOI). The act gives the IDOI commissioner the authority to adopt rules to set forth provisions for licensure and financial requirements, application and renewal fees, pharmacy claims audits, maximum allowable cost pricing, annual reporting, and penalties for violations for PBMs. Indiana Administrative Code Title 760, Article 5: Pharmacy Benefit Manager Standards became effective March 22, 2023, and includes the requirements for licensure.
PBMs organized in the State of Indiana need to apply by clicking on “Apply for a License†in the portal, then “New Insurance Licensesâ€. PBMs organized outside the State of Indiana should apply through “Other Licensesâ€.
Baez bashes Otters past ValleyCats
Evansville, Ind. – Jeffrey Baez knocked in five runs to propel the Evansville Otters past the Tri-City ValleyCats 8-4 on Tuesday evening at Bosse Field.
Baez started his big day in the 3rd inning with a two-RBI triple off the right field wall to give Evansville a 3-2 lead.
With the game tied in the fifth, Baez launched a 420 feet bomb to left field to retake the lead. He capped his day by providing Evansville with insurance with another two-RBI triple over the right fielder’s head in the seventh.
In total, Tuesday was a five-RBI day with a home run and two triples for the Otters’ veteran right fielder. His seven home runs are tied for second in the Frontier League.
Back and forth early, the ValleyCats plated a first inning run but Evansville responded in the second as Kona Quiggle led off with a base hit and stolen base. He came around to score on a Bryan Rosario fielders’ choice.
The ValleyCats would chip across runs in the 3rd and 5th but Baez responded in the bottom of each inning at the plate.
Kona Quiggle joined the hitting party in the fifth following Baez’s home run with a home run of his own. It was the third time this season Evansville hit back to back home runs with Baez and Quiggle accounting for two of the occurrences.
Evansville took a 5-3 lead to the seventh where Baez’s second triple blew the game open. Rosario notched a base hit to score Baez for the third run of the inning.
Justin Watland earned the win for the Otters with a five inning start, allowing just one earned run and four hits. He struck out six ValleyCats as part of his third win of the season.
Jake Polancic pitched his fourth save of the season for Evansville. He induced a game-ending flyout to a ValleyCat batter with the bases loaded and two outs in the ninth on his first pitch.
Quiggle notched a two hit day and scored twice. Rosario extended his on-base streak to 14 games. A crowd of 2,682 watched the Otters improve to 10-3 at Bosse Field.
Evansville continues action against Tri-City with a Wednesday matinee at Bosse Field. A 12:05 PM CT first pitch is part of Senior Connection Wednesday with $2 Senior GA tickets.
FIVE BASEBALL ACES EARN MVC SCHOLAR-ATHLETE TEAM HONORS
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Five members of the University of Evansville baseball team were honored with Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete Team status on Tuesday, as the Purple Aces produced two first-team selections and three honorable mention members.
Graduate pitcher Jarrett Blunt (Ottumwa, Iowa/Omaha) and junior pitcher Donovan Schultz (Kimberly, Wis./Kimberly) were voted to the MVC’s Scholar-Athlete First Team in a vote of the league’s Sports Information Directors. Senior pitcher Tyler Denu (Mount Horeb, Wis./Mount Horeb), redshirt junior pitcher Nate Hardman (Normal, Ill./Lincoln Land CC) and sophomore catcher Evan Waggoner (Bedford, Ind./Bedford North Lawrence) all captured honorable mention MVC Scholar-Athlete Team status.
Blunt currently owns a 3.94 GPA while pursuing his Master’s of Science in Leadership at UE. He finished the year going 5-1 in 21 appearances and six starts for UE, while ranking sixth in the Valley with a 3.64 ERA. Blunt also ranked among the Valley’s best in innings pitched (64.1 IP), strikeouts (65) and batting average against (.260) in his lone season in a Purple Aces’ uniform.
Schultz was voted to the MVC Scholar-Athlete First Team by owning a 3.99 GPA in Sports Communication at UE. On the diamond, Schultz led Evansville and ranked fifth in the MVC with a team-best six victories on the year. He also ranked among the MVC’s leaders in ERA (4.31), innings pitched (77.1), strikeouts (63), and fewest hits allowed (62), while ranking second in the league in opposing batting average at .221. Schultz earned the league’s MVC Elite 17 Award for having the highest GPA in the MVC Tournament finals.
Denu earned honorable mention MVC Scholar-Athlete Team status after owning a 3.70 GPA in Accounting at UE. Denu started 12 games for Evansville this year, going 4-4 with a 4.42 ERA in 53.0 innings of work. He struck out 53 men against 26 walks, while holding teams to a .249 batting average against.
Hardman captured honorable mention MVC Scholar-Athlete Team status after posting a 3.61 GPA in Marketing in the classroom, and earning second-team all-MVC honors on the diamond as a relief pitcher. Hardman finished the regular-season ranked second in the MVC and in the top 20 in the country with 10 saves as UE’s closer. He tied for the league lead in appearances with 30, and went 1-0 with six saves and a 2.45 ERA in 13 MVC appearances.
Waggoner was the final member of the UE squad to earn honorable mention MVC Scholar-Athlete Team status after posting a 3.89 GPA in Actuarial Science in the classroom at UE. On the diamond, Waggoner was named to the MVC All-Tournament Team after hitting a pair of home runs in the conference tournament to help UE advance to the tournament final. On the year, he hit .271 with 10 doubles, four home runs and 25 RBI in 45 games played, including 38 starts.
The criteria for the MVC Scholar-Athlete Team voting parallels the College Sports Communicators (CSC) standards for Academic All-America voting. Nominees must be starters or important reserves, with at least a 3.50 cumulative grade point average. Student-athletes must have reached sophomore academic and athletic standing at their institution and must have completed at least one full academic year at their institution.
INTRODUCING THE 2023-2024 BROADWAY IN EVANSVILLE SEASON!
INTRODUCING THE 2023-2024 SEASON!
Season Subscriptions Go On Sale TODAY @ 10 AM
Evansville, IN – June 5, 2023 – The Old National Events Plaza and Nederlander National Markets are thrilled to announce the 2023-2024 Broadway in Evansville season! This season has something for everyone! The season kicks off with a brand-new theatrical, multi-media event, Johnny Cash – The Official Concert Experience, and continues with the international percussion sensation, STOMP, the true and inspiring story, Come From Away, and the seminal rock opera from Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jesus Christ Superstar. In addition to the 4-show package, fans can add the holiday favorite, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas. Season packages are available by subscription beginning Monday, June 5, for new and returning fans. On-sale dates for individual tickets will be announced at a future date.
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Jesus Christ Superstar | April 21, 2024
Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, a mesmerizing new production of the iconic musical phenomenon returns to the stage. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and cutting-edge choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), this production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring.
With lyrics and music by Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony winners Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes ‘I Don’t Know How to Love Him’, ‘Gethsemane’ and ‘Superstar.’
*Broadway in Evansville season add-on
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