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Technology Meets Psychology At Vincennes University

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Vincennes University’s Information Technology and Psychology departments have collaborated to offer students a first-of-its-kind certification program.
In the IT world, the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a recognizable certification body. Working with CompTIA, VU Professor Greg Hirsch identified a newly developed program in the company’s lineup that focuses on in-demand soft skills rather than technology skills.
The discovery was incredibly timely as the Information Technology Department was working to enhance VU’s IT degree programs to include specialized training on soft skills for aspiring students.
“I was thrilled to find a program that focused solely on the development of soft skills for young IT professionals that would enhance their lives and expand their opportunity for advancement,” Hirsch said.
In collaboration with VU’s Psychology Department, the specialized CompTIA PrepareU program was integrated into an Applied Psychology course for IT students.
PrepareU is a formal curriculum that focuses on professional soft skills, including active listening, appropriate and productive work behavior, teamwork, and so forth. Applied Psychology emphasizes the practical application of psychological concepts and real-life experiences. The curricula outcomes for both PrepareU and Applied Psychology are complementary.
According to VU IT Department Chair Jaci Lederman, “I knew Psychology Professor Hope Clausman would be the right person to work with the new CompTIA program and integrate it into a psychology course that would benefit our IT students.”
The integration of PrepareU into the Applied Psychology course creates an intense final exam project for IT students, and the additional work offers valuable lifelong rewards. It leads to increased awareness and understanding of professional soft skills.
VU Game Design major Ryan Steckler of Haubstadt, Indiana was in the first group of students that completed the PrepU course in the Psychology class.
“What I learned in the course will help me as I prepare for internships and job opportunities in the future,” he said.
Additionally, students who successfully complete the project earn a formal certificate and supplementary resume builder.
“Professional soft skills and the understanding of human behavior are critical for the success of employees and employers,” Clausman said.
VU offers bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, and certificates in a wide range of Information Technology and Psychology programs.

SWIRCA & More’s Angel Tree Seeking Community Support

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EVANSVILLE, IN (November 17, 2021) –SWIRCA & More is seeking area “Angels” to help grant the wishes and needs of local seniors and those living with disabilities through its Angel Tree program.

Each year, the SWIRCA & More Angel Tree is hung with ornaments listing the wishes and needs of 250 Care Management clients served by SWIRCA & More. Unfortunately, many clients do not always have the means to purchase gifts or other much-needed necessities during the holidays and the Angel Tree provides a way for the community to connect with SWIRCA clients by meeting these needs. Wishes range from clothing to toiletries to cleaning supplies to money towards their electric bill. 

 Wish ornaments can be chosen from the Angel Tree on weekdays from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm between November 17 and December 13 in the SWIRCA & More entrance lobby, located at 16 W. Virginia Street, Evansville. We ask that when you arrive at SWIRCA, please park in the large parking lot at the side of the building and enter through the new entrance. We request that all gifts be delivered unwrapped with the original angel ornament to SWIRCA by Monday, December 13 so they may be wrapped and delivered by Christmas. For further information on the Angel Tree, please contact Jackie Headley at 812-464-7800.  

The SWIRCA & More Care Management Department services over 6,500 clients of all ages that need in-home services to maintain their current quality of life and community-based living as opposed to institutional placement. SWIRCA & More would like to thank the Tristate for their generous and heartfelt support.

Southwestern Indiana Regional Council on Aging (SWIRCA & More) is a not-for-profit, 501(c)3, a public service organization that focuses its efforts on empowering seniors and people with disabilities to remain living safely in their own homes by providing information and supportive services. SWIRCA & More is Indiana’s 16th Area Agency on Aging covering a six-county area including Gibson, Perry, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh and Warrick counties. For more information on S

University of Evansville Theatre Presents THREE SISTERS and GONE MISSING

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The University of Evansville Department of Theatre continues its 2021-2022 “Welcome Back to Shanklin Theatre” season this week with performances of THREE SISTERS by Anton Chekhov, in a new version by Sarah Ruhl, based off a literal translation by Elise Thoron with Natasha Paramonova and Kristin Johnsen-Neshati, and GONE MISSING, created by The Civilians, written by Steven Cosson from interviews by the company, with music and lyrics by Michael Friedman. The cast of THREE SISTERS will take the Shanklin Theatre stage at 7:30 p.m. on Fri., Nov. 19 and Sat., Nov. 20. In addition, performances of GONE MISSING will be at 7:30 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m., as well as at 2:00 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 20 and Sun., Nov. 21.

The safety of students and patrons is of top priority to UE Theatre. The program boasts a 100% vaccination rate against COVID-19 among the faculty and students. In addition to compliance with the University of Evansville’s Coronavirus Task Force guidelines, UE Theatre continues regular weekly COVID-19 testing of students involved with productions in order to maintain a healthy, safe environment for the coalition of theatre artists working on campus.

In following industry standards, as established by the Broadway League, all audience members must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result taken within 72-hours of the date on their ticket. Upon arrival at Shanklin Theatre, proof of vaccination/negative test result and an ID will be checked before each performance. In compliance with professional industry standards, all audience members must remain masked when indoors on campus. Additionally, Shanklin Theatre will be seated at no more than 50% capacity.

Single ticket prices for THREE SISTERS are $20 for adults and $18 for senior adults, students, and UE faculty and staff. Interested audiences may receive entry into both shows at one low price for $35 for adults and $30 for senior adults, students, and UE faculty and staff. UE students may obtain one free student rush ticket beginning at 12:00 p.m. on the day of the performance they wish to attend. Tickets may be purchased by calling (812) 488-2031, Monday through Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

USI Campus Joins Dementia Friendly America® Network

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The University of Southern Indiana campus has officially joined the Dementia Friendly America® (DFA) network of Communities, joining the ranks of other universities nationwide that are leading efforts to be more dementia-friendly.

The USI Community’s designation is part of the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP), a five-year grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In addition to dementia education, the GWEP is also focused on developing a workforce to maximize patient and family engagement and integrate geriatrics into primary care.

“According to Dementia Friendly America®, more than 5 million Americans and 15 million caregivers are living with Alzheimer’s disease, so most of us have been impacted personally,” said Lisa Fournier, GWEP Project Coordinator. “We look forward to working with stakeholders at USI and on the west side of Evansville to create an environment in that reduces stigma and improves understanding of the social and environmental challenges of those living with dementia, including caregivers.”

Earlier this year, the GWEP spearheaded efforts for two cities in southern Indiana – Petersburg and Rockport – to join the DFA network. These communities, in partnership with the USI GWEP, recognized National Family Caregivers Month in November with a series of free workshops on a variety of topics, including dementia awareness, healthy eating, storytelling and community resources. Recordings of the sessions are at USI.edu/caregiversmonth.

Fournier and her team are hopeful the efforts underway at USI will eventually spread so that the wider community can also work toward being dementia-friendly.

“The USI Dementia Friendly Community initiative is another way to improve the lives of the individuals we serve,” said Dr. Paul Arthur, Assistant Professor and Chair of Occupational Therapy at USI. “We believe the USI Dementia Friendly Community will enhance the well-being of Vanderburgh County residents, which in turn will benefit the residents and caregivers within our community.”

According to Dementia Friendly America, a dementia-friendly community is “informed, safe and respectful of individuals with the disease, their families and caregivers and provides supportive options that foster quality of life.”

Deaconess Clinic, the Alzheimer’s Association and two Area Agencies on Aging (SWIRCA & More and Generations) are collaborating with the USI GWEP dementia-friendly initiatives across the region.

“Our goal is to engage key community leaders and members to improve the care of people living with dementia,” said Robin Arnold, Clinical Quality Improvement Analyst at Deaconess Clinic and member of the USI GWEP team. “Especially in the area of early diagnosis, there is so much we can do to offer support and education.”

For more information and meeting schedule, visit USI.edu/dfc/usi-community.

FOOTNOTE: This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $3,691,706 million with zero percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

Aces Looks To Clinch MVC Championship Spot In Final Weekend

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UE Women Travels To Southern Illinois And Missouri State

 EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The regular season comes to a close this weekend for the University of Evansville volleyball team who travels to Southern Illinois and Missouri State.  On Friday, the Purple Aces face the Salukis at 6 p.m. in Carbondale before making the trek to Springfield, Mo. for a 5 p.m. match on Saturday.

Last Time Out

– In a match for the ages, Evansville and Northern Iowa dueled in a 5-set contest on Saturday at Meeks Family Fieldhouse

– Trailing 24-19 in the fourth set, UE rallied to take a 35-33 win to force a decisive 5th set

– In the final frame, the teams once again dueled to the final point with the Panthers clinching the match with a 19-17 decision

– Alondra Vazquez had her best performance of the season, recording 31 kills and five total blocks

– Giulia Cardona had 17 kills while adding a team-high 16 digs while Melanie Feliciano contributed 16 kills and 13 digs

– Taya Haffner put forth her top assist tally of the fall, accounting for 60 helpers

Back on Track

– Entering the final home weekend of the season, Alondra Vazquez was averaging 3.53 kills per set in MVC contests, which was third on the team

– In the matches versus Drake and UNI, Vazquez found the momentum she had earlier in the fall and finished with an average of 5.50 kills per set in the two contests

– After recording 24 kills in the win over the Bulldogs, Vazquez put forth her top total of the season versus the Panthers, registering 31 kills

– She remains on top of the MVC list with 4.19 kills/set while pacing the league in points (4.86/set)…defensively, Vazquez leads her squad with 2.81 digs per frame, 13th in the Valley…she has had 9 or more kills in all but two matches in the fall

Still Going Strong

– Over the last 33 sets of work, freshman Giulia Cardona has recorded a total of 21 service aces, an average of 0.64 per set

– Her season average has risen to 0.49 per set, which leads the MVC and is 16th in the nation

– She is currently on an offensive streak that has seen her record at least 12 kills in each of the last 14 matches while raising her season average to 3.89 per set

– Aside from leading the Valley in aces, she is second in points per set (4.53) and third with her kill average (3.89/set)

New Career High

– For the first time in her UE career, Taya Haffner recorded consecutive matches with 50 or more assists as she registered 51 in the home win over Drake before setting a new career-high with 60 against UNI

– Her assist numbers to continue to add up as she continues to pace the league with 10.67 per set while sitting 29th nationally

– The home win over SIU saw her set career marks in a pair of categories – kills (4) and block assists (4) – her top season tally in both

– Haffner reached 50 helpers twice before the final home weekend with 50 coming at Drake and 56 in the home contest versus Loyola

– On the defensive side, Haffner ranks 5th on the team with an average of 2.26 digs per set

 

Felony Charges For Vanderburgh County

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Tedrick Lamont Matthews

  Count 1 – Carrying a Handgun Without a License : 5F : Pending
  Count 2 – Operating a Vehicle with an ACE of .15 or More : 6F : Pending

James Anthony Brown

  Count 1 – Operating a Vehicle as an Habitual Traffic Violator : 6F : Pending

Perry Lee McGennis

  Count 1 – Unlawful Possession of Syringe : 6F : Pending

Kenneth E Hornby

  Count 1 – Theft of a Motor Vehicle Component Part : 6F : Pending

Patrick Bryce Bigler

  Count 1 – Intimidation : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – Intimidation : 6F : Pending
  Count 3 – Intimidation : 6F : Pending
  Count 4 – Domestic Battery : AM : Pending

HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE AREA

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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HEALTH OFFICIALS URGE HOOSIERS TO JOIN GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT

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