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USI to host German Film Festival featuring five films

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The University of Southern Indiana College of Liberal Arts and World Languages and Cultures Department will host a German Film Festival on Thursdays beginning February 23 and running through March 30. All films will be shown with English subtitles and will begin at 6 p.m. in Forum I, except for Exile on March 2, which will begin at 7 p.m. These events are open to the public at no charge.

Through the generosity of the Goethe-Institut (Boston, MA) and the assistance of the USI Society for the Arts and Humanities, five films have been selected for the series: Precious Ivie, Exile, The Goldfish, Transit and I’m Your Man.

“German film has an incredibly rich tradition from early expressionist films to the present, despite the impact of historical events throughout the 20th century in Germany from the Nazi time period to the Cold War and the impact of the Berlin Wall,” says Dr. Bartell Berg, USI Associate Professor of German. “Since the fall of the wall in 1990, a new generation of directors has emerged with a multi-cultural perspective that reflects important shifts in German culture. Through the generous support of the German government via the Goethe Institute as well as the support of the College of Liberal Arts, we are excited to offer a series of five recent German films under the topic: “Seeing and Being Seen.” From Christian Petzold’s critically acclaimed 2018 film, Transit, to Maria Schrader’s 2021 film, I’m Your Man, about artificial intelligence, these five German films offer something for everyone.”

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Attorney General Todd Rokita invites Hoosiers to search more than their hearts this Valentine’s Day at IndianaUnclaimed.gov

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Attorney General Todd Rokita invites Hoosiers to visit IndianaUnclaimed.gov today as love fills the air. Valentine’s Day is a perfect time to see what money awaits to sweep you and your loved ones off your feet. 

“Returning unclaimed property to rightful owners is an important part of our mission,” Attorney General Rokita said. “This holiday of love is a great time for Hoosiers to be true to their hearts and start searching.” 

While all states administer unclaimed property programs, Indiana is the only one where the attorney general oversees this function.  

Last year, Attorney General Rokita’s Unclaimed Property Division returned over $62 million to Hoosiers, and you could be the next lucky person to join the list. 

Some property owners in the Unclaimed Property Division’s database include such holiday-appropriate first or last names as Love, Valentine, Rose, and Candy. 

Here are the types of property that might go unclaimed this Valentine’s Day that are even better than a box of chocolates:    

  • Unclaimed wages or commissions 
  • Money orders 
  • Safety deposit box contents 
  • Savings and checking accounts 
  • Refunds 
  • Overpayments such as:  
    • Credit card balances  
    • Cell phone bills 
    • DMV payments 

Once unclaimed property is in its custody, the Unclaimed Property Division conducts an aggressive outreach effort to locate the rightful owners or heirs.   

Individuals and/or businesses have 25 years in which to claim money once it is reported to the Unclaimed Property Division.   

 

So be sure to check IndianaUnclaimed.gov or text CLAIM to 46220 to search your name, family, or business.  

 

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO EVERYONE !

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BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING

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BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS

REGULAR MEETING

KEVIN WINTERNHEIMER CHAMBERS

ROOM 301, CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2023

12:00 NOON

 AGENDA

1.      CALL TO ORDER

2.      MEETING MEMORANDUM   FEBRUARY 1, 2023

3.      CONSENT AGENDA 

         a. Request Re: Permission to waive cart royalties for Helfrich Golf Course for 2022.-Crook      

         b. Request Re: Approve and Execute Park Use Property Reserve Use Permit with Visit Evansville

             for the USSSA Softball Nationals opening ceremonies at Garvin Park. -Koontz 

         c. Request Re: Approve and Execute Service Contract for predator control services with Mike 

             Wathen for Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden.- Beck*

         d. Request Re: Approve and Execute Service Contract with Koorsen Fire & Security for fire

             monitoring of Zoo entry complex.-Beck*

         e. Request Re: Approve and Execute service contract with Maxitrol D/B/A Sonitrol for fire 

             monitoring of Amazonia, Kley, Discovery, Commissary and Veterinary Buildings at Mesker 

             Park Zoo & Botanic Garden.- Beck*

         f. Request Re: Request to seek bids for remaining sections of Kley Memorial Building Roof 

             Replacement at Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden.- Beck*

         g. Request Re: Request to approve design contract with Fosse Architect to compile design 

             package for 2023 Kley Building roof replacement bids.- Beck*  

         h. Request Re: Approve and Execute Land Use Permit with Kickers SAY Soccer.- Crook

         i.  Request Re: Approve and Execute Land Use Permit with Evansville East Youth 

             Baseball.- Crook

*Previously approved by the Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden Advisory Board.                                               

4.     OLD BUSINESS 

         a. Request Re: Permission to extend bid submission deadline for Hartke Pool repair project.-Crook

 

5.      NEW BUSINESS            

         a. Request Re: Approve and Execute Agreement with Night Hawk Security Services for Mesker 

            Park Zoo & Botanic Garden.- Beck          

         b. Request Re: Approve and Execute Agreement with Clean Team Custodial Services for Mesker

             Park Zoo & Botanic Garden.- Beck        

         c. Request Re: Approve and Execute Agreement with SWAT Pest Service for Mesker Park Zoo

             & Botanic Garden.- Beck       

         d. Request Re: Any Other Business the Board Wishes to Consider and Public Comments

6.      REPORTS   

         a. Steve Schaefer- Interim Parks Department Director                    

7.      ACCEPTANCE OF PAYROLL AND VENDOR CLAIMS

 

8.      ADJOURN

First USI Be a Teacher Day draws over 365 area high school students

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The Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education will host its first Be a Teacher Day beginning at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 15. The event will highlight the profession of education, allow students to meet current teaching professionals and ask questions about the profession. The day will kick off with a welcome and panel discussion in Carter Hall in University Center West and will transition to other parts of campus before returning to Carter Hall for keynote speakers. 

“We hope USI’s Be a Teacher Day will become an annual event,” says Dr. Jill Raisor, Chair of the USI Teacher Education department. “The idea behind the day is to encourage high school students to learn about the profession of teaching. We want to provide a positive message about teaching that leaves the students inspired to pursue a career as a teacher. For the first year of this event, we expected 50 participants. We were pleasantly surprised by the outpouring of interest from across our region.” 

The event is expected to include over 365 high school freshman, sophomores, juniors and seniors from the Tri-state area in attendance. Students will have an opportunity to learn about the USI Teacher Education program and its offerings; interact with a preschool (P) through grade 12 education panel comprised of local professionals, including Dr. David Smith, Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Superintendent, Matt Thompson, Superintendent MSD of Mount Vernon, and more; participate in a classroom experience; and tour the Education Center. Dr. Rob Carroll and Dr. Stacey Murray, Assistant Professors of Education, will also give a keynote presentation.  

“Indiana is facing a major teacher shortage, and we want to inspire, encourage and get folks excited about becoming teachers,” says Dr. Tori Colson, Assistant Dean of the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education. 

According to a report from the Indiana Department of Education, there were more than 2,300 open teaching positions in the state going into the 2022-23 school year. “We are proud of the work USI had done to educate teachers for the state,” says Colson. “Over the last three years, our program has graduated more than 360 undergraduate students and nearly 50 graduate students. But we have room for growth, and we are ready and excited to be part of the solution.” 

Dr. Ronald S. Rochon, USI President, will speak with students to close out the event. With over 30 years of teaching experience spanning pre-k through 20, he has taught classes on the history of American education, culturally relevant and responsive teaching practices and organizational leadership. 

“My love for teaching drives what I do each day, and I’m proud that our campus has some of the best teachers within academe. In my work as an educator, I have focused on the needs of diverse learners within underserved schools and communities, as well as their overall contributions to society,” Rochon says. “Today, the need for qualified teachers is critical, and to think over 365 local students will be on our campus to learn more about this noble profession is beyond exciting.” 

USI’s Teacher Education Department offers a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science through the following majors: 

– Early Childhood Education 

– Elementary Education 

– Special Education 

The Teacher Education minor in secondary/P-12 education may accompany any of the following majors to prepare discipline-specific teachers: 

– English Teaching 

– History Teaching 

– Mathematics Teaching 

– Science Teaching 

– Earth/Space Science, Chemistry, Life Science, Physical Science, Physics 

– World Languages and Cultures Teaching (P-12) 

– Physical Education (P-12) 

– Visual Arts Teaching (P-12) 

For more information, visit the USI Teacher Education website or contact Raisor at jmraisor@usi.edu. 

Gov. Beshear Presents Over $4.6 Million in Nonprofit Awards for Daviess County

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Funding supports 66 different organizations

Gov. Andy Beshear presented more than $4.6 million in awards to 66 different nonprofits in Daviess County.

“No matter the challenges they’ve faced, these incredible nonprofits have stepped up to support Kentucky families in this community,” Gov. Beshear said. “Like any parent, I want my kids and yours to have every opportunity right here, so they never feel like they have to leave home to chase their dreams. The 66 different organizations we’re recognizing today are building that brighter future for all of our people.”

These awards come from the Governor’s Nonprofit Assistance Fund, which helps organizations across Kentucky recover from the effects of the pandemic. The funding comes from federal American Rescue Plan Act dollars and Gov. Beshear supported the allocation by the 2022 General Assembly. One-time direct relief payments are based on each organization’s application.

“It’s humbling to know the state of Kentucky is so supportive of a program that will benefit my family,” said Tinisha McHenry, who is partnering with Habitat for Humanity Owensboro-Daviess County to build her home. “I know funding for these types of programs can be difficult sometimes, so I’m honored to know the Team Kentucky Nonprofit Assistance Fund will help build my house.”

To see a list of today’s awards, click here.

Nonprofit Leader Quotes
“Habitat for Humanity Owensboro-Daviess County was honored to receive an award from the Team Kentucky Nonprofit Assistance Fund,” said Executive Director Jeremy Stephens. “The need for decent and affordable housing for low-income families has increased substantially. We are so appreciative to have the support from our state through the Team Kentucky Nonprofit Assistance Fund and will use it to further our mission of providing a pathway to success, for members of our community, through homeownership.”

“Audubon Area Community Services Inc. is greatly appreciative of the Team Kentucky Nonprofit Assistance funding that we received. The funds were used to support Owensboro Regional Recovery, a long-term substance abuse recovery program for homeless, indigent and low-income men in Daviess County,” said Sarah Adkins, director of Owensboro Regional Recovery. As with many nonprofit organizations, COVID-19 had a significant negative impact on the cost of delivering services to the most vulnerable Kentuckians. The nonprofit assistance funding allowed us to keep our doors open and continue our life-saving mission of bringing substance abuse recovery to those in greatest need.”

“The funding received was vital to our operations for our families and youth we serve during some of the most challenging times in their lives in the counties of Daviess, Henderson, Ohio and Butler,” said Cliff Hagan Boys and Girls Club Executive Director Steve Winkler.

“The Green River Area Down Syndrome Association (GRADSA) is so grateful for the Team Kentucky Nonprofit Assistance Fund and the generous financial assistance that we were granted,” said Britt Cobb, executive director of GRADSA. “These funds allow us to grow our mission to enable families enriched with the Down syndrome connection to share resources, build friendships and advocate for the future of individuals with disabilities. Kentucky has a strong tradition of supporting its own and this program is a testament to the commonwealth’s devotion to assisting underserved communities.”

“Nonprofit organizations typically struggle for adequate funding to support their missions, but COVID-19 created an additional burden on our ability to provide services to the individuals we support,” said Rosemary Conder, executive director, Opportunity Center of Owensboro. “This award not only aided us in our recovery from COVID-related lost revenue, but it also allows us to improve our ability to provide care and attention to those we support and truly encouraged us and lifted our spirits!”

HOOSIERS: GIVE KIDS A SMILE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FREE DENTAL CARE AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN ACROSS STATE

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INDIANAPOLIS — With an aim to curb the rates of untreated tooth decay in children, the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) is joining with partners to provide free oral health care and education to children across Indiana this February as part of National Children’s Dental Health Month.

The program, Hoosiers: Give Kids a Smile, is a collaborative effort between IDOH and the Indiana Dental Association, dental care providers, pediatricians, local health departments, Indiana schools and libraries, the Indiana University School of Dentistry, and others. Participating sites will offer a variety of services, ranging from oral health education and free dental screenings, as well as preventive and restorative services for children not covered by insurance, at events taking place in local clinics, schools and libraries.

“The oral health of children is a serious public health issue, and tooth decay is one of the most common chronic diseases among children in the United States,” said Nelly Chawla, director of the IDOH Division of Oral Health. “Partnerships in programs like Give Kids a Smile are critical to ensure Hoosier families get the oral health care information and resources they need to keep children’s smiles healthy.”

An interactive map of local events and more information about child oral health can be found by visiting https://on.in.gov/GiveKidsaSmileIN.

Key program events include:

  • 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. EST Saturday, Feb. 18, Indianapolis Public Library – Central Library, 40 E. St. Clair St., Indianapolis, free dental screenings in mobile unit located near library main entrance, and Storytime Smiles with America’s ToothFairy. Free dental kits will include toothbrushes, activity booklets, superhero capes and masks, and more. Similar events will be held at local libraries across the state. Storytime Smiles is made possible through a grant from the Delta Dental Foundation.
  • 9 a.m. – noon and 1-5 p.m. EST Tuesday, Feb. 21, Indiana University School of Dentistry, 1121 W. Michigan St., Indianapolis, will provide free dental screenings and kits, X-rays, and preventive care in the Pediatric Predoctoral Clinic on the second floor.

Untreated tooth decay affects one in five Indiana children, with four in 10 having tooth decay by the time they enter kindergarten, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While good oral health is a significant part of overall health and well-being, half of Hoosiers live in an area with a dental health provider shortage.

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