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Indiana Department of Local Government Finance Upcoming Deadlines

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Upcoming Deadlines

  • March 31: Deadline for the county auditor to deliver the abstract to the county treasurer or the treasurer to issue provisional tax bills. (Ind. Code § 6-1.1-22.5-6)
  • March 31: Deadline to adopt an ordinance or resolution creating a fire protection territory to receive a tax levy in 2024. (Ind. Code § 36-8-19-6)
  • March 31: Quarterly property tax appeal reports due to the fiscal officer of each taxing unit (including redevelopment commissions). The notice may be provided in an electronic format. Township assessors must provide the county assessor with any information the county assessor requests that is necessary to provide the quarterly notices. (Ind. Code § 6-1.1-15-19)
  • March 31: Quarterly property tax appeal reports due to the fiscal officer of each taxing unit (including redevelopment commissions). The notice may be provided in an electronic format. Township assessors must provide the county assessor with any information the county assessor requests that is necessary to provide the quarterly notices. (Ind. Code § 6-1.1-15-19)
  • March 31: Last day for township assessors to certify the assessed value of fixed property to the county assessor. However, in a county with a township assessor in every township, the township assessor shall certify the list to the Department. (Ind. Code § 6-1.1-8-24)
  • March 31: Last day a current year property tax exemption application may be filed with the county assessor. (Ind. Code § 6-1.1-11-3)
  • March 31: Last day for the county assessor to certify the assessed value of fixed property to the Department. (Ind. Code § 6-1.1-8-24)
  • April 19: DLGF Webinar: Maximum Levies Overview

2023 Webinars for Local Officials
(for all taxing units)

The Department will be hosting a series of webinars held virtually each month. The webinars are held at both 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. EST and will last for approximately one hour. You may attend the webinar that is most convenient for you. The Department will provide one (1) hour of continuing education credit per class.

April 19, 2023
10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
Maximum Levies Overview
Geared toward all fiscal officers and staff but open to all.

May 17, 2023
10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
Circuit Breaker Overview
Geared toward all fiscal officers and staff but open to all.

Debt Report Deadline PAST DUE
(for all taxing units)

The debt affirmation deadline for all units is February 28, 2023. To fulfill this requirement, local officials will need to log in to Gateway, enter the Debt Management application, review the debts previously submitted, and sign the affirmation statement indicating that all debt information is current and correct. Any missing or incomplete debt reports must be submitted before signing the affirmation statement. Similarly, any submitted debt reports with errors must first be unlocked, corrected, and resubmitted before the affirmation statement can be signed. Any reports for debts that have been fully refinanced or repaid must be marked as “retired” prior to signing the affirmation statement. If your unit has no debt outstanding, simply sign the affirmation statement to indicate no outstanding debt. For assistance, please contact support@dlgf.in.gov.

Solid Waste Management Report Deadline PAST DUE
(for solid waste management units)

Solid waste management districts have until March 1, 2023, to submit the required financial and programmatic information into the Gateway SB131 application and upload any necessary supporting documentation. IC 13-21-3-13.5 also requires a solid waste management district to publish this report either on a website maintained by the district or on the websites maintained by the counties that are members of the district. A district may use the SB 131 Reporting for SWMD application in Gateway to generate a PDF of the district’s completed report and post this document to the appropriate website(s). For assistance, please contact support@dlgf.in.gov.

Ratio Study Submissions Deadline PAST DUE
(for county assessors)

Ratio study submissions are due March 1, 2023.

All county assessors will be using the Microsoft Teams program for the 2023 Ratio Study submission.

Please notify your IT department that your office is using a Microsoft Teams guest account with the DLGF. Some IT departments are deleting these accounts because they do not recognize them.

Please contact your Assessment Field Representative if you have any questions.

TS-1 Approval Required
(for county treasurers)

All counties are required to submit copies of their print and online versions of their TS-1 to the Department before the printing/ posting of tax bills. Copies are to be submitted to Jenny Banks at jbanks@dlgf.in.gov. Please allow 10 business days for a review of the samples.

County treasurers are ultimately responsible for ensuring that they use the correct TS-1. If the Department is notified of or becomes aware of forms or coupon pages that are not in compliance with the requirements as outlined in the approved formats, the Department may declare tax bills invalid and require new tax bills to be created at the county’s expense.

Form 11 Approval Required
(for assessing officials)

All counties are required to submit a copy of their Form 11 to the Department before the printing of Form 11s. Copies are to be submitted to Jenny Banks at jbanks@dlgf.in.gov. Please allow 10 business days for a review of the samples.

Customer Service Survey

The Department has implemented an online survey to collect feedback from those who have attended a training session or asked for assistance from a staff member. Please take a moment to provide me with your feedback as to how our team is doing. Here’s the link. It should only take about two minutes.

BASEBALL ACES SWEEP WEEKEND SERIES FROM PURDUE WITH 6-4 WIN

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Evansville junior starter Donovan Schultz tossed six shutout innings Sunday, and fifth-year outfielder Eric Roberts and junior second baseman Kip Fougerousse both hit two-run home runs, as the Purple Aces completed a two-game sweep of visiting Purdue with a 6-4 win at German American Bank Field at Charles H. Braun Stadium in Evansville.

“Another great effort by the guys today in some challenging conditions,” said UE head coach Wes Carroll.  “Donovan Schultz had a great three-pitch mix going for a dominant performance on the mound.  We also delivered some timely hits, as both Eric and Kip led the way with home runs.  Just a gritty performance from this club!”

Schultz (3-1) scattered just four singles in six shutout innings, while equaling a career-high with eight strikeouts to earn his third win in a row.  He did not allow a Purdue runner past second on the afternoon, and he allowed multiple base runners only once in the six-inning outing.

Roberts would stake Schultz to a 2-0 lead in the third inning, as he crushed his fifth home run of the year to right field on a pay-off pitch with two outs.  Evansville then added an insurance run in the fifth inning on an RBI double to right-center field by sophomore designated hitter Evan Waggoner to grab a 3-0 lead.

Schultz would leave in the seventh inning, and the Boilermakers would score two runs against the UE bullpen to cut the deficit to 3-2.  Fifth-year reliever Michael Parks would eventually come on to strike out Purdue centerfielder Mike Bolton, Jr. with the tying run at first base to end the threat in the seventh.

Evansville then responded in the bottom of the inning with another insurance run on a two-out RBI single by Roberts to move the score to 4-2.  Fougerousse then blasted his fifth home run of the year to dead center field in the bottom of the eighth inning to give UE a 6-2 lead.

The insurance runs were needed, as Purdue rallied for two runs in the top of the ninth on a pinch-hit two-run double by Ty Gill to cut the lead to 6-4.  With two men in scoring position and Purdue shortstop Evan Albrecht representing the potential go-ahead run, UE closer Nate Hardman got him to fly out to center field to end the contest and help UE win its fifth-straight game.

Fougerousse went 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored and two RBI to lead the UE offense.  Roberts also went 2-for-4 with three RBI, while junior catcher Brendan Hord and sophomore centerfielder Ty Rumsey both had two hits as well.  Albrecht and catcher Connor Caskenette both had two hits to lead Purdue at the plate.

With the victory, Evansville improves to 12-7 overall and the Purple Aces have now won 12 of the last 14 games overall.  UE also has now won six-straight games against Big Ten competition dating back to last year.  Purdue, meanwhile, sees its record even at 9-9.  The two teams will conclude the season series on Tuesday, April 4 in West Lafayette, Indiana in mid-week action.

Evansville will return to the road beginning on Tuesday, as the Purple Aces will travel to Edwardsville, Illinois to take on the SIUE Cougars.  First-pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m.

Beyond Books: Art in the Afternoon At Willard Library

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USI to honor Disability Awareness Month with global motivational speaker Lizzie Velasquez

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USI to honor Disability Awareness Month with global motivational speaker Lizzie Velasquez

WHO: USI Disability Resources, ADA Coordinator and the Institutional Equity Office are hosting a keynote presentation by Lizzie Velasquez, global motivational speaker, YouTube personality and anti-bullying activist/author. The event is open to the public at no charge.

Velasquez’s story has been featured on TODAY, The View, Huffington Post, Associated Press, MSN and Yahoo! among other national and international media outlets. She is an executive producer of A BRAVE HEART: The Lizzie Velasquez Story, a documentary chronicling her journey from cyber-bullying victim to global anti-bullying activist. Her fourth book, DARE TO BE KIND, was released in June 2017.

WHAT: The keynote presentation by Velasquez, “How Do You Define Yourself?,” will be followed by a Q&A session and meet and greet with Velasquez. The event is in honor of Disability Awareness Month.

WHEN: The presentation will take place at 6 p.m. today, Thursday, March 16.

Velasquez and Michelle Kirk, USI Manager of Disability Resources, will be available for interviews with media from 5:40-5:55 p.m.

WHERE: The presentation will take place in Carter Hall, located in University Center West.

*A mult box will be available at the presentation.

Founded in 1965, the University of Southern Indiana enrolls more than 9,700 dual credit, undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students in more than 130 areas of study. A public higher education institution, located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, Indiana, USI offers programs through the College of Liberal Arts, Romain College of Business, College of Nursing and Health Professions and the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education. USI is a Carnegie Foundation Community Engaged University and offers continuing education and special programs to more than 15,000 participants annually through Outreach and Engagement. USI is online at www.usi.edu.

 

Manhattan DA warns of ‘attempts to intimidate’ after Trump calls for protest

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The Manhattan district attorney widely expected to bring an indictment against Donald Trump this week has vowed that his staff will not be intimidated after the former US president called for his supporters to protest any action against him.

Trump triggered a flurry of frantic headlines and statements from his political allies on Saturday when he posted a message on social media claiming he was set to be arrested this Tuesday on charges of hush payments to adult actor Stormy Daniels.

Related: Trump allies and rivals rally to his defence after he claims arrest is imminent

An indictment from the office of Alvin Bragg is widely expected this week but officials, and Trump’s lawyers, have clarified they have no certainty as to timing or what actually will happen in court.

But Bragg sent an email to his office, obtained by Politico, that did not mention Trump by name but that did appear to address the case, including widespread security fears around lower Manhattan courts in the wake of any indictment.

“As with all of our investigations, we will continue to apply the law evenly and fairly, and speak publicly only when appropriate,” Bragg wrote.

He added: “We do not tolerate attempts to intimidate our office or threaten the rule of law in New York… Our law enforcement partners will ensure that any specific or credible threats against the office will be fully investigated and that the proper safeguards are in place so all 1,600 of us have a secure work environment.”

On Saturday afternoon, Trump supporters gathered at his Mar-a-Lago home and country club in Florida to show their support. Trump later boarded a private jet to fly from Palm Beach to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to attend a college wrestling tournament.

Trump made no mention of a criminal indictment and arrest at the Tulsa event. He appeared alongside Senator Markwayne Mullin, congratulated the wrestlers and posed for pictures with supporters, according to pictures published by Tulsa World.

Trump and Mullin sat in a boxed-off area and stayed for all 10 matches, while Mullin, a former wrestler, explained the finer points of the sport. Trump talked with fans between matches, but reporters were kept away.

Speaking before Trump’s arrival, Mullin appeared to compare the likely charges against Trump with unproven and largely discredited claims that former secretary of state Hilary Clinton, Trump’s 2016 opponent, committed criminal security breaches while she served in the Obama administration.

“They’ve been after the president (Trump) since Day 1,” Mullin was reported to have remarked. “Everybody sees this for what it is. It’s not what this country is about. We had an opportunity to get after Hilary, … and we didn’t.”

“The [Manhattan] district attorney needs to concentrate on putting bad guys in jail,” he added.

It was Trump’s first public appearance since he said in a social media post that he would be arrested over the payments made to Daniels, a month before the 2016 presidential election. If any indictment is handed down, it is likely to claim the payments were an illegal use of campaign finances.

Trump received a standing ovation in Tulsa and held up a defiant fist as he arrived at the wrestling event while fans cheered. Earlier on Saturday, Trump had urged his supporters to “protest, protest, protest” in comments made on his Truth Social platform.

Insider has reported that the grand jury looking at the case may still listen to one further witness on Monday, raising the prospect of any indictment coming later in the week.

Michael Cohen, the former Trump attorney and “fixer” who was sentenced to three years in federal prison after pleading guilty to tax evasion and campaign-finance violations, said that Trump’s comments signaled a desire for “another violent clash”.

“It’s eerily similar to the battle cry that he put out just prior to the Jan 6 insurrection, you know, especially including the call, you know, for protest,” Cohen told MSNBC. Cohen added that “it would have been smart for Donald to write ‘peaceful protest’, but he doesn’t want a peaceful protest”.Cohen also theorized that Trump would see his arrest as a potential boost to his 2024 presidential campaign as he frequently has sought to portray himself as at the center of a political “witch hunt”.

Heather Land Live @ the Victory Theatre On August 25th!

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Heather Land Live @ the Victory Theatre On August 25th!

TICKETS GO ON SALE NOW

Evansville, IN– 

Comedienne, author, and singer Heather Land tell it like it is with sarcasm and Southern charm. Practically overnight, Heather burst through the clutter of the online world with her hilarious and witty videos, which have garnered more than 300 million views. And she’s captured the attention of more than 2.8 million followers on Facebook.

After privately sharing her hilarious musings about the oddities of daily life with her immediate friends, they dared her to share them publicly. When she reluctantly posted online, millions shared the videos and a true social media star was born. Over the course of only a few months, Heather’s videos were shared by celebrities like Miranda Lambert and social tastemakers, immediately connecting with her down-to-earth personality and reaching hundreds of millions of people in the process. Heather’s audience was first drawn in by her quick wit filtered through a high-pitched SnapChat voice changer, but they have remained connected to her because of the way she shows us how to laugh at the chaos we all live through on a daily basis. The words in her stories and songs reach the hearts of audiences across the country reminding us of the many ways that real life can be really hard and really funny.

Tickets may be purchased at Ford Center Ticket Office or www.Ticketmaster.com 

For more information about the Victory Theatre, visit:

www.victorytheatre.com      www.facebook.com/VictoryTheatre     www.twitter.com/Victory_Theatre  

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Bradley shuts down UE softball in the series finale

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Bradley shuts down UE softball in the series finale

Aces fall by a final of 2-0

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Bradley scored a run in the top of the first and would hang on for a 2-0 shutout victory over the University of Evansville softball team in Sunday’s series finale at Tri-State Orthopaedics Field at James and Dorothy Cooper Stadium.

After scoring once in the first, the Braves added a second run in the sixth.  Evansville out-hit Bradley by a 6-4 final with Alexa Davis and Jess Willsey picking up two hits apiece.

An error by the Purple Aces helped Bradley score the first run of the game in the top of the first.  Evansville put its first two runners on to open the bottom of the frame but three flyouts top left halted the threat.

UE put another runner in scoring position in the bottom of the fourth when Zoe Frossard led off with an infield single and moved to second when Hannah Hood executed a successful sacrifice bunt.  Two quick outs were recorded by Bradley as they continued to hold the 1-0 advantage.

Bradley doubled its lead, scoring a run in the top of the sixth and had the bases loaded with one out.  Megan Brenton entered at that time and recorded the final two outs to keep the deficit at a manageable two runs.  The Aces threatened once again in the bottom of the sixth as they loaded the bases with two outs before a groundout to first saw the Braves keep the shutout intact.  Alexa Davis picked up a double in the seventh but the Braves were able to complete the 2-0 win.

Sydney Weatherford had a nice start for UE, allowing an unearned run in five innings.  She gave up just two hits while striking out one.  Elle Jarrett tossed 1/3 inning with one run scoring while Megan Brenton did not allow a hit in 1 2/3 frames.  Camryn Schaller scattered six hits in the complete game performance while striking out seven.

The first MVC road trip of the season is set for next weekend when the Aces travel to Missouri State for a 3-game set.

“THE HAPPENINGS” AT THE INDIANA ARTS COMMISSION

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Arts for All – Planning for Accessibility with Betty Siegel

Join the Indiana Arts Commission as Betty Siegel, Director of the Office of Accessibility and VSA at the Kennedy Center, presents on planning for accessibility. This 90-minute session will help you develop an access plan step-by-step, identify what you already have in place and what can be easily added, develop sound policies, and get buy-in from the disability community and your colleagues.

The presentation will take place on Wednesday, March 22nd at 2:30PM ET. 

Register to Attend. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

How an Indiana city’s investment in public art mirrors its overall turnaround

PBS News hour, Cat Wise

As with many cities in the Rust Belt, Fort Wayne, Indiana, went through tough times for several decades as manufacturing plants closed, jobs dried up and people left. But recently, the city has made a turnaround and a big investment in public art. Special correspondent Cat Wise spent time with an artist who is a driving force behind that effort.

Watch the segment on PBS News’ Arts and Culture segment, CANVAS.

Dee using her family's rug-making machine

Dee weaves on a loom made in 1864 for her maternal great-grandmother, Sarah Cox Collins. Image courtesy of Traditional Arts Indiana

Upcoming Traditional Arts Indiana Documentary Screening : Weaving Indiana

Weaving Indiana presents the lives and work of two rag-rug makers who learned to weave on their family farm in Bartholomew County, Indiana. For Dee Nierman and her niece, Margaret Luckey Snyder, making rugs is more than a hobby. It is a practice deeply rooted in family history and community life.

The film centers on the historical roots of this creative practice and the ways it has found new life in Southern Indiana today. Though they learned the craft out of necessity, Dee and Margaret have continued to weave throughout their lives, serving as important fiber arts ambassadors in Southern Indiana. They regularly participate in regional fairs and festivals, where their rugs are met with an enthusiastic market. By focusing on the work of two individual makers, Weaving Indiana tells a larger story about women’s work, family life, and cultural continuity in Southern Indiana.

Traditional Arts Indiana is hosting two free screenings of the documentary:

March 16, 6:00PM ET – Bartholomew County Public Library, Columbus, IN

March 21, 5:00PM ET - Wells Library Screening Room, Bloomington, IN

Indiana Educator Fellowship for Creative Teaching

Looking to find new ways to engage students in learning?  The Indiana Arts Commission and Indiana Department of Education have partnered to provide robust training, funding, and a community of experts to inspire and implement creativity-centered innovation in the classroom for selected teachers across the state. The Indiana Educator Fellowship for Creative Teaching celebrates and supports outstanding educators to expand classroom teaching through creativity.

If selected, Creative Teaching Fellows Receive:

  • Two days of immersive training in creativity and connections to standards
  • Access to a fully funded in-school creative arts residency
  • Support from community creative partners, experts, and professionals
  • Membership in a statewide community of energetic, innovative educators
  • A $1,000 honoraria

Selected Creative Teaching Fellows will gather with their like-minded educator peers who are also looking to grow their teaching practice in innovative ways. After exploring what creativity in education can be in theory during the summer training, all Creative Teaching Fellows will collaborate with their Community Arts Partner to bring a professional, in-person artist residency in their classroom in the Fall semester to see the work in a real classroom setting.

The deadline to apply to be a part of the Creative Teaching Fellows Cohort is April 10, 2023.

Learn more and apply.

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Lifelong Arts for Aging Services Providers

According to the Creativity and Aging Study, creative arts experiences for people over 65 have been shown to have significant health and well-being benefits. The aging population throughout the country is increasing rapidly, and Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) reports that in Indiana specifically there are 1,364,288 individuals over the age of 60, according to 2016 U.S. Census data. In order to support the health and wellbeing of older Hoosiers, the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) and FSSA are hosting four, free lifelong arts training opportunities across the state.

The trainings are designed for professionals in the aging services community, such as area agencies on aging, senior centers, or other community-based senior-serving organizations, and will focus on information about creative aging theory, step-by-step planning support, practical application of the learnings, and the opportunity for grant support.

Aging Service Providers can sign up for one of four free, in-person workshops. The training sessions are as follows:

  • April 28, 2023: Fort Wayne
  • June 23, 2023: Bloomington
  • Sept. 19, 2023: Evansville
  • Nov. 14, 2023: Gary

Aging services provider training participants will be eligible to apply for Lifelong Arts Early Action Grants, which fund a sequential arts-learning experience for a group of older adults in their community. Grants will be for up to $5,000 and must be led by a qualified artist.

Learn more about the program and different training and funding opportunities available.

Taxes for Artists with Elaine Grogan Luttrull

Are you an artists or creative entrepreneur, or do you know one? This virtual workshop will review federal income tax basics for creative individuals, including common deductions claimed by creative entrepreneurs. We’ll also outline how the tax landscape changes based on the type of income an artist earns and highlight key aspects of tax law that impact financial wellness, including deducting interest for student loan payments and saving for retirement. We’ll touch briefly on some state and local income tax issues, and we’ll conclude by reviewing some tips and best practices to keep excellent records.

The IAC webinar is free to attend and will take place via zoom on March 30, 2023 at 5:00PM. Register now.

Dates and opportunities to keep an eye on:

Job Opportunities:

Eagles tumble in series finale with Racers, 13-3

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MURRAY, Ky. – University of Southern Indiana Baseball lost the three-game series to Murray State University, falling in the series finale, 13-3, Sunday afternoon in Murray, Kentucky. USI watched its record go to 7-13, while Murray State goes to 10-10.
 
The Screaming Eagles were in a hole early in the game, surrendering two in the first, four the third, and one in the fifth to trail, 7-0. USI cut into the deficit, 7-2, in the top of the sixth with a two-run frame.
 
USI junior leftfielder Drew Taylor (Jeffersonville, Indiana) pushed the Eagles’ first run of the game across the plate with a RBI-single to left that scored junior designated hitter Ren Tachioka (Japan). The Eagles cut the margin to five, 7-2, when junior rightfielder Steven Molinet (Elberfeld, Indiana) picked up a RBI with a bases-loaded walk.
 
USI missed a golden opportunity in the sixth, getting only the two runs after loading the bases with one out.
 
The Racers would respond with four in the bottom of sixth and two in the seventh to put the 13-3 final out of reach. USI scored its final tally of the game in the top of the seventh when senior centerfielder Evan Kahre (Evansville, Indiana) scored on a sacrifice fly by freshman shortstop Caleb Niehaus (Newburgh, Indiana).
 
On the mound, freshman left-hander Will Kiesel (Wadesville, Indiana) started and took the loss for the Eagles. Kiesel (0-1) allowed six runs on four hits and six walks, while striking out two in 2.2 innings of work.

Up Next for the Eagles: 

Following today’s series finale at Murray, USI remains on the road and will make a visit to Belmont University Tuesday for a 4 p.m. contest. The Eagles are 0-2 all-time Bruins, falling in 1976, 12-5 and in 1980, 5-2.

Belmont goes to 11-11 after completing a home series sweep of Lindenwood University, 3-0, today.

After the visit to Belmont, USI opens Ohio Valley Conference play March 24-26 when it hosts Morehead State University for a three-game set. First pitch for the series opener Friday is 6 p.m.

Historic New Harmony’s tour season kicks off with new leadership and a renovated Atheneum Visitors Center

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Historic New Harmony’s tour season kicks off with new leadership and a renovated Atheneum Visitors Center

MARCH 19, 202

The University of Southern Indiana Historic New Harmony has several announcements in tandem with the return of tours for the spring season.

Diane Sanders selected as Assistant Director of Historic New Harmony 

Diane Sanders has been named Assistant Director of the USI Historic New Harmony program. In this role, she oversees day-to-day operations in New Harmony.

Sanders previously worked at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center in Washington, D.C., where her most recent role was Exhibits Specialist. She holds a bachelor’s degree in historic preservation and human environmental sciences from Southeast Missouri State and a master’s degree in museum exhibition planning and design from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.

Historic New Harmony renovations 

The award-winning Atheneum Visitors Center, designed by internationally acclaimed architect Richard Meier, is also showcasing recent renovations. Most notable are the tile roof replacement on the main portions of the building and refinished hardwood floors on all levels. These renovations will help ensure the Atheneum will continue as a key element in New Harmony, helping to connect the past to the present, and serving as a starting point for visitors as they tour the museum and town.

Visitors will also enjoy the new installation of the Harmonist Church Fan Window in Gallery II. The window was part of the Door of Promise located in the brick Harmonist Church built in 1822. It has been restored to its original color of Prussian blue thanks to a paint analysis by Matthew J. Mosca, a nationally recognized consultant in the field of historic paint research and restoration. An exhibition later this year detailing this work will also accompany the model of the Harmonist Church.

Historic New Harmony spring tours happening now

Historic New Harmony tours resumed on March 15. The two-hour tours begin at the Atheneum Visitors Center with an orientation film and include special exhibits and entry to select historic sites. Among the many sites on the tour are the David Lenz House (owned by the National Society of Colonial Dames of America in the State of Indiana), 1830 Owen House, Jaquess Parlor, and Maximilian-Bodmer Exhibit.

Historic New Harmony is a program of the University of Southern Indiana that promotes educational and cultural programs in New Harmony. More information can be found at USI.edu/hnh.

 

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