EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Soccer fell to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Monday, 5-1. A strong second half from the Cougars put the game out of reach for the Screaming Eagles. USI falls to 0-4 on the season while SIUE moves to 2-1-1.
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The Cougars got things going in the first half with two goals just 19 seconds apart at the 19:08 and 19:29 marks by Max Broughton and Pau Palacin to give SIUE an early 2-0 lead. The Eagles were able to cut the lead in half before halftime with a goal from Ryan Nevins (St. Peters, Missouri) at the 37:41 mark, assisted on by Marky Lara (Evansville, Indiana). That was Nevins first goal on the season and 11th of his career.
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SIUE was able to pull away in the second half scoring three goals to make it the final 5-1 score. Cougar goals came from Myles Sophanavong, Jacob Bilyeu, and Pau Palacin netted his second for the brace.
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USI finished the game with five shots and two shots on goal, one from Nevins and one from Wesley Rhodes (Indianapolis, Indiana). The Eagles had two saves on the night, one each for both Alec Meissner (St. Louis, Missouri) and Giancarlo Varano (Woodbridge, Canada).
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UP NEXT FOR THE EAGLES:
USI continues the road trip after a four-day break with a trip across town to take on the University of Evansville in the Mayors Cup on Saturday, September 10th at 6pm at Arad McCutchan Field. The Eagles will then travel to Peoria, Illinois to take on Bradley University on Tuesday, September 13th with kickoff set for 6pm. The match against Evansville will be streamed on ESPN3 while the Bradley match will be streamed on ESPN+.
USI Falls to Former Conference Foe, 5-1
BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERSÂ REGULAR MEETING AGENDAÂ IN ROOM 307, CIVIC CENTER COMPLEXÂ WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2022Â At 12:00 NOON
                       AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. MEETING MEMORANDUMÂ AUGUST 17, 2022
3. CONSENT AGENDA Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
       a. Request Re: Approve and Execute Park Use Permit with Parks Fest for the 7th annual Music Festival at Garvin Park on October 1, 2022.- Zach Evans    Â
       b. Request Re: Approve and Execute Contract for the Use of Swonder Ice Arena by an Independent Skating Professional, Mark Cody.                                                            Â
      c. Request Re: Approve and Execute Amendment to the Ice House Treats Agreement for Helfrich Golf Course to begin Fall/Winter operating hours effective September 8, 2022.
      d. Request Re: Approve and Execute Sonitrol/Maxitrol 2022 Master Agreement Addenda and Amendment. -Stahl
      e. Request Re: Approve and Execute ratification of the 2022 Fendrich Boys and Girls Club Event Use and Concessions Agreement with Patties Sand Trap, LLC. -Stahl
4. Â Â Â Â OLD BUSINESS Â
5.     NEW BUSINESSÂ
       a. Request Re: Any Other Business the Board Wishes to Consider and Public Comments
6.     REPORTS
       a. Steve Schaefer – Deputy Mayor, Interim Parks Director     Â
7.     ACCEPTANCE OF PAYROLL AND VENDORS
8.     ADJOURN
Teacher Of The Year Finalists Announced During Tough Time For Educators
Teacher Of The Year Finalists Announced During Tough Time For Educators
- By Sydney Byerly, TheStatehouseFile.com
- Sep 5, 2022Â
INDIANAPOLIS—Each year, the more than 60-year-old Indiana Teacher of the Year program aims to recognize outstanding teachers around the state who are making a difference in their classrooms.
The 2022 Teacher of the Year was Sharita Ware, a seventh- and eighth-grade engineering and technology teacher at Tippecanoe School Corp. Ware received the award for transforming the technology classroom and lab space into an inspiring workspace for her students and launching several afterschool activity programs.
Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner said retaining great teachers in the state amidst a national shortage has become increasingly important.
“As we work to attract and retain the best and brightest teachers in Indiana, this is one way we can elevate the profession and celebrate those who dedicate their lives to helping Hoosier youth achieve their greatest potential,†Jenner wrote in a statement about the 2023 selection process.
The teacher and staffing shortages around the country, attributed to mass retirements and burnout from the COVID-19 pandemic, have been noticeable in this year’s back-to-school season. Following the strange hybrid-classroom school years of 2020 and 2021, IDOE recognized all 66,000 teachers as the 2021 Teachers of the Year.
On Friday, IDOE announced the 10 finalists for the 2023 award. Jenner said, “Indiana is home to exceptional teachers across the state.â€
“This year’s top 10 Teacher of the Year finalists are especially impressive. Our teachers’ work matters today and will continue to impact students throughout their entire lives.â€
Qualified candidates are from state-approved or accredited schools, teaching pre-kindergarten through grade 12 and planning to continue teaching.
This year’s finalists include teachers from all across the state. They are:
Kathleen Avery, South Bend Community School Corp.
Amanda Beck, Tippecanoe School Corp.
Jason Beer, Southwest Allen County Schools
Tara Cocanower, Bluffton-Harrison Metropolitan School District
Joshua DeBard, Lebanon Community School Corp.
Amanda Fox, Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp.
Helen Hearon, Mill Creek Community Schools
Kelly Hine, Zionsville Community Schools
Courtney Ramos, MSD of Wayne Township
Karisa Schwanekamp, Plainfield Community School Corp.
A committee comprised of former Teachers of the Year, IDOE staff, educational organization leaders, business and community leaders, and representatives from higher education select the finalists each year.
The official Indiana Teacher of the Year will be announced later this fall. After receiving the award, they “will work to help elevate the teaching profession in Indiana as well as represent Hoosier teachers at the national level.â€
The Council of Chief State School Officers sponsors the National Teacher of the Year program, which will begin hosting national events in spring 2023 after each state announces its selection. Some of the events include inductions for all state Teachers of the Year, a week-long trip to Washington D.C. and recognition by the President.
The 2022 Teacher of the Year was Sharita Ware, a seventh- and eighth-grade engineering and technology teacher at Tippecanoe School Corp. Ware received the award for transforming a technology classroom and lab space into an inspiring workspace for her students and launching several afterschool activity programs.
Todd Rokita Secures $15 Million Settlement With Frontier CommunicationsÂ
 Attorney General Todd Rokita today announced a $15 million settlement with Frontier Communications that will ensure that Hoosiers receive the services for which they have paid. The settlement especially benefits residents living in rural communities.Â
“Hoosiers shouldn’t be forced to pay for high-speed internet in exchange for slow service,†Attorney General Rokita said. “Particularly with many individuals working remotely from their homes, consistent and reliable telecommunications are vital to Indiana’s economy.â€Â
In May 2021, Attorney General Rokita sued Frontier Communications alleging they violated the Indiana Deceptive Consumer Sales Act. The Federal Trade Commission and several other states also sued the company. Specifically, the lawsuit argued the company misrepresented internet speeds and reliability to consumers.Â
Although the court declined to hear Indiana’s claims, Attorney General Rokita pushed ahead with his work on behalf of Hoosiers — pressing Frontier to address his concerns about their services.Â
“Many Hoosiers living in rural areas have no other options but to access internet services through Frontier,†Attorney General Rokita said. “In the 21st century, residents of our rural communities should expect the same quality of service and same availability of technology as their peers in larger cities and towns.â€Â
As a result of Attorney General Rokita’s persistence, Frontier Communications entered into an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance agreeing to pay $15 million over a period of four years to improve internet infrastructure in Indiana.Â
The agreement also requires Frontier to review service speeds and provide options to consumers to reduce service plans (and costs) if their current plans promise higher speeds than those provided.Â
Frontier also must change their advertising efforts to accurately represent to Indiana consumers both the availability and reliability of their internet service. Â
Frontier will be given a period to correct various discrepancies between the advertised internet speed and the actual internet speeds provided to Hoosiers. Following this period, Frontier must credit billing charges to consumers who do not receive at least 90 percent of the maximum advertised speed (unless the consumer has been informed of such and elects not to subscribe to the lower speed tier). Frontier also must credit billing charges to customers if it fails to provide consumers at least 100% of the speed they were promised.Â
In addition, Frontier must provide training programs for their consumer service representatives, field technicians, and sales agents that accurately and comprehensively cover the requirements of the agreement, the effect on the consumer’s internet service, the rights of consumers to discontinue, etc. For four years following the agreement, Frontier must provide the Office of the Attorney General a semi-annual report detailing compliance with the agreement. Â
Hoosiers are encouraged to contact Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office about any business practices they believe are unfair, abusive or deceptive. Consumers may file complaints by visiting indianaconsumer.com or calling 1-800-382-5516.Â
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Hungarian Delegation At VU Agricultural Center
VINCENNES, Ind., September 2, 2022 -Â President Dr. Chuck Johnson welcomed a delegation of 19 agriculture officials and experts representing Hungary to Vincennes University on Thursday, Sept. 1.
Parliament member Győrffy Balázs who serves in the National Assembly of Hungary, is president of the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture and is vice president of the Committee on Agriculture was among the delegates who visited the Vincennes Campus.
“It is good to see so many things at Vincennes University that are part of the future of agriculture,†Balázs said. “The students here are at a very good university because of what we saw. We are jealous because Vincennes University has everything here. This infrastructure is very good.â€
Another delegate was Béla Kocsy, Agricultural Attaché to the Embassy of Hungary in Washington D.C. He is also a Purdue University graduate.
Balázs, Kocsy, and the entire delegation were impressed by VU’s agriculture degree programs, facilities, industry partnerships, and apprenticeship programs with companies such as John Deere, Cummins, Toyota, and Amazon.
“We always try to keep our eyes open to what we can learn, and it is a very good possibility to realize something new,†Balázs said.
The delegation’s first stop was at the 45,000-square foot state-of-the-art VU Agricultural Center on Highway 41. The stunning and modern facility opened in 2019 and is home to the University’s John Deere Tech, Agribusiness, Horticulture, and Agriculture programs, in addition to the Purdue Extension Food Safety Training Hub.
The visit could pave the way for possible future partnerships.
“I really hope we can create a connection between the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture or Hungarian universities to make more ties and relationships between Hungary and Vincennes University,†Kocsy said.
VU President Johnson said that hosting the delegation aligns with VU’s efforts in recent years to enhance its international relationships and expand VU’s reputation elsewhere in the world.
“Hosting visits like this are one way of establishing relationships that could lead to faculty and student exchanges, joint programs, and new enrollments for VU. We have been fortunate to create such partnerships in China, Japan, and Taiwan. The opportunity to develop similar partnerships in Hungary is exciting.â€
Following the Agricultural Center, the group toured the main campus, which included a stop at the gorgeous Red Skelton Performing Arts Center. They also enjoyed a magnificent lunch prepared by and served by VU Culinary Arts majors. The meal featured an abundance of locally-grown produce and decadent desserts.
Kocsy has visited the Vincennes on multiple occasions. He said he is blown away each time he sets foot on the Vincennes Campus.
“Every time I come here, something is added, or something new is coming,†he said.
According to Kocsy, “One of the most important takeaways from the visit is a lot of my colleagues are asking me, “How can I contact Vincennes University if I want to send my son or daughter here?â€
Another Strong Start Not Enough As USI Falls In Physically Intense Battle, 3-1
Another Strong Start Not Enough As USI Falls In Physically Intense Battle, 3-1
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Soccer fell in a physical match with the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay on Thursday, 3-0. The Screaming Eagles fall to 0-3 on the year while the Phoenix go to 2-0-1.
USI played an incredible first half, staying with Green Bay the entire way. Both teams finished the half with four shots while goalkeeper Alec Meissner (St. Charles, Missouri) made two saves in the first 45 minutes. Both teams were physical in the half as there were 12 combined fouls by both teams.
While both teams played pretty even at the start of the second half Green Bay was able to capitalize with a goal from Chris Album at the 62:04 mark. The Phoenix continued to add on to their lead, scoring at 66:47 and 79:34 from Luca Contestabile and Andrew Paolucci. Assists for Green Bay came from Josh Johansen, Michael McDougall, and Kajus Kontautus.
The Eagles tried to spark a rally in the last ten minutes after Brian Winkler (Philpot, Kentucky) won a penalty in the 89th minute. The penalty was saved by Tobias Jahn, but Winkler was able to tap the rebound into the bottom right corner to save USI from being shut out. Winkler led the way for the Eagles with three shot attempts and two shots on goal. Zach Barton (St. Louis, Missouri), Colten Walsh (St. Louis, Missouri), and Luke Lindsay (Plymouth, Minnesota) were the other Eagles with shots while Barton had two and the others had one each. Walsh was the other Eagle with a shot on goal.
UP NEXT FOR USI:
The Eagles head back on the road for a three-game stretch starting with a trip to Edwardsville, Illinois to take on Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Monday, September 5th with a 7 pm kickoff time.
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USI Waiving Undergraduate Application Fee Through September 30 “For College Go” Campaign
In conjunction with the College GO! campaign sponsored by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, the University of Southern Indiana invites Indiana students to submit their undergraduate admission application for free through the month of September.
“We are excited for USI to be part of a statewide effort encouraging Indiana students to ignite their passions and learn about the opportunities available to them through higher education,†said Rashad Smith, USI Executive Director for Enrollment. “We know the start of the college application process is an exciting time for prospective students and their families, and we look forward to showing them how they can soar as a member of our Screaming Eagles family.â€
Prospective Indiana students should enter the promo code collegego22 during the application process to ensure the fee is waived. In addition to consideration for acceptance, applicants will also receive consideration for merit-based scholarships. To begin the application process, visit USI.edu/apply and click on the “Undergraduate†button.
Learn More Indiana’s College GO! campaign seeks to provide resources to Indiana teachers, counselors and students to help plan for education beyond high school. For more information about the College GO! campaign, visit www.LearnMoreIndiana.org/college.