Home Blog Page 2208

UPCOMING EVENTS AT USI

0

USI UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday, October 2 – Sunday, October 3

USI’s Historic New Harmony hosts a No Digital Weekend on October 2 and 3

The University of Southern Indiana’s Historic New Harmony is hosting a No Digital Weekend, Saturday and Sunday, October 2 and 3 to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Robert Owen’s birth. As part of the celebration of the 250th Anniversary of Robert Owen’s birth, Historic New Harmony is inviting people to New Harmony and asking for people to intentionally unplug for the weekend.

Read More

Artist talk at 3 p.m. Saturday, October 2

New Harmony Gallery hosts an exhibition, Describing Language: Thinking Through Access and Communication

The New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art’s latest exhibition, Describing Language: Thinking Through Access and Communication is currently on display through Saturday, October 2. The exhibition will end with a virtual open conversation with artists, curators, and researchers at 3 p.m. Saturday, October 2.

Read More

Saturday, October 2 – Sunday, November 14

USI and Historic New Harmony host traveling Smithsonian exhibit and programming highlighting Water/Ways

USI’s Historic New Harmony will host the Smithsonian-curated traveling exhibit called Water/Ways at the Atheneum Saturday, October 2 through Sunday, November 14. The exhibit will be open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. In partnership with The Nature Conservancy and the USGS Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana (OKI) Water Science Center, Historic New Harmony also developed two permanent waysides to be installed on the Atheneum grounds, detailing both the history of the Wabash and the importance of conservation of the river for both people and wildlife. These waysides will be available to view starting Saturday, October 2.

Read More

Open through Friday, October 8

Trio of visiting artists highlighted in first exhibition of 2021-22

The University of Southern Indiana will host Present Perfect: A Showcase of Past Visiting Artists, the first exhibition of the 2021-22 academic year, from August 23 to October 8 in the McCutchan Art Center / Pace Galleries. Present Perfect features the works of three artists who have given workshops to USI students previously but have not exhibited at the university before. Each artist will have their own dedicated space within the Galleries as part of the exhibition.

Read More

Thursday, October 14 – Sunday, October 17
USI Theatre opens 2021-2022 with live productions

USI Theatre is proud to open its 2021-22 season with a return to live performances!  The first production of the season, The Mad Ones, is a new musical written by Kait Kerrigan and Bree Lowdermilk and directed by USI Associate Professor of Theatre Eric Altheide.  The production runs from October 14-17 in the USI Performance Center located in University Center East on the USI campus.

Read More

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

USI to begin an exploration into the feasibility of a move to Division I Athletics

Ronald S. Rochon, the president, announced the exploration in a message to USI students, faculty, staff, and retirees on Monday, September 27.

Read More

USI STEM education programs receive grants from Commission for Higher EducationThe University of Southern Indiana Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education has been awarded two grants totaling $440,000 by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE) for sustaining programs intended to recruit and train teachers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects.

Read More

National Academy of Medicine award to advance USI research linking artificial intelligence and aging

The University of Southern Indiana has received a $50,000 Catalyst Award from the U.S. National Academy of Medicine (NAM) — part of the National Academy of Sciences — for a project to improve emotional well-being and independence for people living with dementia, especially that aging-in-place.

Read More

USI to waive undergraduate application fee through September 30 for College GO! Week

In conjunction with College GO! Week sponsored by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, the University of Southern Indiana invites students to submit their undergraduate admission applications for free through Thursday, September 30.

Read More

Three named to director-level positions at USI

The University of Southern Indiana announces three recent director-level promotions in Counseling and Psychological Services, New Student and Transitional Programs and the Information Technology Department.

 

 

 

 

 

STUDENT EVENTS

A collection of events on campus and in the community sponsored by USI student organizations can be found on the USI events calendar by clicking here.

 

Ivy Tech Community College New Hires

0

Ivy Tech Community College Evansville has several recent new hires. They include:

 Amber Becker is now a nursing faculty at Ivy Tech Community College. She holds a master’s degree in Nurse Educator and a bachelor’s degree in Nursing and Finance from the University of Southern Indiana. She most recently served as a telehealth registered nurse for Deaconess Hospital. Becker is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society, and the Indiana League for Nursing.

 Nathan Jochum is now assistant director of development operations at Ivy Tech Community College. He attended St. Meinrad College and then completed his bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and Advertising at the University of Southern Indiana. Jochum went on to earn his master’s degree in Library and Information Science from Drexel University. He serves as co-director of the ParksFest Music Festival.

Jochum comes to the College from Aurora, Inc. where he served as marketing, communications and special events coordinator. He has also worked for Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library and SCORE.

Jennifer Julian is now a medical assisting faculty at Ivy Tech Community College. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Individual Studies from the University of Southern Indiana. She most recently served as an adjunct for Ivy Tech and clinical coordinator for St. Vincent Pediatric After-Hours Clinic.

Laura Purcell now serves as college connection coach for Perry County at Ivy Tech Community College. She holds bachelor’s degrees in Art and Advertising/Public Relations from the University of Southern Indiana. She most recently served as family and community outreach coordinator for Tell City-Troy Township School Corporation. Prior to that, she was an advertising account executive with the Messenger Inquirer.

Purcell is a Perry County Tri-Kappa Member, Perry County Habitat for Humanity board member, and a Perry County CASA.

Evelyn Rivas is now executive assistant to the chancellor/strategic facilitation lead at Ivy Tech Community College. She attended Indiana University and earned her bachelor’s degree in social work with minors in both communications and sociology. Rivas serves as vice president of ALASI, as a member of the Latino Collaboration Table, VUJ board member, Quality of Place Steering Community member, and is a Huntingburg Optimist.

Rivas comes to the College from German American Bank where she most recently served as an executive assistant. Prior to that, she held the roles of training and development specialist and customer service specialist.

Gina Talbert is now the Surgical Technology program chair at Ivy Tech Community College. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and Sports Medicine from the University of Evansville and an associate degree in Surgical Technology from Ivy Tech Community College. She most recently served as a certified surgical technologist for St Vincent’s Surgicare/ Ascension Orthopedic Hospital. Prior to that, she was an adjunct faculty member at Ivy Tech.

MARRIAGE LICENSE FOR VANDERBURGH COUNTY

0

 

MARRIAGE LICENSE FOR VANDERBURGH COUNTY

NewspaperReport

 

FELONY CHARGES FOR VANDERBURGH COUNTY

0

Melinda Jay Koehler

  Count 1 – Domestic Battery : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – Domestic Battery : 6F : Pending

Tyler Adam Hamilton

Count 1 – Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – HVS – Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated : CM : Pending

Cameron J. Thompson

  Count 1 – HC – Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon : 4F : Pending

Christopher J. Outlaw

  Count 1 – Criminal Recklessness : 6F : Pending

Steven Allen Oschman

  Count 1 – Criminal Confinement : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – Domestic Battery : 6F : Pending
  Count 3 – Interference with the Reporting of a Crime : AM : Pending

Amanda Lee Crowe

  Count 1 – HC – Residential Entry : 6F : Pending

Kevin Darnell Rascoe

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

Eldona Altarae Stuard

  Count 1 – Theft : 6F : Pending

Alexandra Elizabeth Burris

  Count 1 – FFU – Attempted Murder : 1F : Pending

Austin Reid Oser

  Count 1 – Battery Against a Public Safety Official : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – Resisting Law Enforcement : 6F : Pending
  Count 3 – Criminal Trespass : AM : Pending
  Count 4 – Public Intoxication : BM : Pending
  Count 5 – Disorderly Conduct : BM : Pending

Camelia Grace Flores

  Count 1 – Battery Against a Public Safety Official : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – Resisting Law Enforcement : 6F : Pending
  Count 3 – Possession of Paraphernalia : CM : Pending

Beatrice Jean Wheeler

  Count 1 – HC – Residential Entry : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – Resisting Law Enforcement : AM : Pending
  Count 3 – Resisting Law Enforcement : AM : Pending
  Count 4 – Possession of a Controlled Substance : AM : Pending

Stacey Lynne Richey

  Count 1 – Burglary : 4F : Pending
  Count 2 – Theft : AM : Pending

Markus Allen Murphy

  Count 1 – Strangulation : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – Domestic Battery : AM : Pending
  Count 3 – Resisting Law Enforcement : AM : Pending
  Count 4 – Resisting Law Enforcement : AM : Pending

Tyler Mark Stokes

  Count 1 – Stalking : 4F : Pending
  Count 2 – HC – Stalking : 5F : Pending
  Count 3 – Domestic Battery : 6F : Pending
  Count 4 – Invasion of Privacy : 6F : Pending

Clayton N. Alexander

  Count 1 – Criminal Confinement : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – Domestic Battery : 6F : Pending

Edward L. Payne Jr.

Count 1 – (Attempt) Auto Theft : 5F : Pending

Robert Allen Wright

Count 1 – HC – Burglary : 5F : Pending
  Count 2 – Theft : 6F : Pending

Marshall Dalton Tucker

  Count 1 – Dealing in Methamphetamine : 4F : Pending

Chase Randall Sansing

  Count 1 – HC – Possession of Methamphetamine : 6F : Pending

Ryan James Friend

  Count 1 – Possession of Methamphetamine : 6F : Pending

 

 

 

 

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

0
EPD

 

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

0210930025836784

Coroners Office Report

0

The Vanderburgh County Coroner Office has several information releases.

Concerning the collision on SR 66 in Western Vanderburgh County which occurred on 09-28-2021 the victim has been identified as

John Hatfield, Age 48, of Vanderburgh County. He died at the scene from Blunt Force Trauma. The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the collision.

 

Concerning the Death at the Vanderburgh County Jail, the victim, Edwin Faulkner, age 64, will be autopsied today at 16:30 Hours.

 

The Vanderburgh County Coroners Office and the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the death of a 2 year old child that was discovered in a pool in Vanderburgh County.  An autopsy schedule is pending at this time.

Anderson helps Eagles get back in win column

0

EVANSVILLE, Ind.—Sophomore outside hitter Leah Anderson (Bloomington, Illinois) racked up 10 kills, four aces, nine digs and four blocks Tuesday night as University of Southern Indiana Volleyball snapped a two-match skid with a 25-17, 31-29, 25-16 Great Lakes Valley Conference win over visiting McKendree University at Screaming Eagles Arena.

Anderson’s four kills in the opening set helped USI pull away from the Bearcats for an eight-point win and one-set lead. The Screaming Eagles outscored McKendree 14-5 in the final 19 rallies to secure the win in the opener.

USI (8-4, 2-2 GLVC) fought off set-point five times in the second set to pull out the two-point victory. Anderson racked up six kills, five digs and a .455 attacking percentage in the second frame to help USI gain the two-set lead.

McKendree (3-9, 1-3 GLVC) jumped out to an early 3-1 lead in the third set, but a 13-2 USI run quickly put away any doubt of the eventual outcome. USI recorded four of its 12 blocks as a team in the third set, holding the Bearcats to a .000 attacking percentage in the process.

In addition to Anderson, the Eagles got 10 kills from freshman outside hitter Abby Weber (Fishers, Indiana) as well as five kills, four blocks and a .571 attacking percentage from senior middle blocker Sidney Hegg (Menasha, Wisconsin). Senior setter Casey Cepicky (St. Louis, Missouri) added 16 assists, nine digs and four blocks, while junior middle hitter Taylor Litteken (Foristell, Missouri) finished with a career-high tying eight blocks.

USI returns to action Friday at 7 p.m. when it hosts Truman State University in its Breast Cancer Awareness night at Screaming Eagles Arena. All fans are encouraged to wear pink.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY RECENT BOOKING RECORDS

0

https://vanderburghsheriff.org/jail-recent-booking-records/

Commentary: At War With The Idea Of America

0

Commentary: At War With The Idea Of America

September 29, 2021  
Posted by:

By John Krull
TheStatehouseFile.com

INDIANAPOLIS—So, the unqualified Arizona election auditors former President Donald Trump and his amen chorus pinned their hopes on came up with a surprising result.

John Krull, publisher, TheStatehouseFile.com

They found that Trump lost the state by even more votes than the official count said.

Did that persuade the former president and his cult to dial down their rhetoric about last year’s “stolen election?”

Did it convince them to do what adults do when they experience a setback—pick themselves back up and start figuring out ways to do better in the future?

Nope.

Not a bit.

Trump did what he almost always does.

He lied.

Even though the Cyber Ninjas found that President Joe Biden won Arizona by 350 votes more than previously thought, Trump said the audit revealed he actually won the state. He also demanded initiatives to overturn the election results in other states, including at least one where he came out on top, Texas.

And there were people who believed him.

This idiocy stopped being about Donald Trump a long time ago. He is what he always has been, a real-estate hustler and scam artist who takes as gospel P.T. Barnum’s observation about a sucker being born every minute. He doesn’t believe he has to fool all the people all the time, just enough of them to get what he wants when he wants it.

Right now, what he wants is to escape the truth that he’s a loser and find a way to keep the cash registers ringing so he can continue to prop up the house of cards that is his supposed business empire.

His cons and delusions would be of interest only to him and the team of psychiatrists that would be necessary to re-tether him to reality if it weren’t for one thing.

A lot of people have swallowed his nonsense. Polls show that upwards of 70 percent of Republicans believe Trump’s lie that the 2020 election was “stolen.”

Even worse, there are many people who ought to know better—who, in fact, privately doubtless do know better—who aid and abet Trump’s shams and frauds.

In doing so, they wage war on the idea of America itself.

Our nation is a product of the Age of Reason. Our founders’ faith was less in any specific religious tradition than it was in the firm belief that truth and truth alone mattered.

At least part of their rationale for defending the freedom of conscience, freedom of speech and freedom of the press sprang from their faith that only by preserving such values could human beings pursue truth.

And thus arrive at policies and positions that were both just and wise.

Not surprisingly, Thomas Jefferson—author of the Declaration of Independence and possessor of the most graceful pen among the founders—gave the fullest voice to this core conviction.

“No experiment can be more interesting than that we are now trying, and which we trust will end in establishing the fact, that man may be governed by reason and truth. Our first object should therefore be, to leave open to him all the avenues to truth,” Jefferson wrote midway through his presidency.

Jefferson’s sexism, along with his several other prejudices, is more than regrettable. But it is worth noting that he was setting forth a standard by which he and all other American leaders could be indicted.

And he was smart enough to realize that.

He and the other founders believed that facts mattered—that the truth was more than important.

That it was essential.

When Donald Trump and his millions of enablers contend that facts have no weight and the truth no value, they’re doing more than engaging in political gamesmanship.

They’re attacking the very idea of America itself. They’re waging war on the belief that free people can be wise and discerning enough to govern themselves.

The question is no longer about who Donald Trump is.

He is what he is—a con man and a fast-buck artist who always looks out for number one.

No, the question now is about something bigger.

It’s about who we are, as a nation and as a people.

At the moment, the answers to that question aren’t encouraging.

FOOTNOTE: John Krull is director of Franklin College’s Pulliam School of Journalism and publisher of TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.

City-County Observer posted this article without bias or editing.

Indiana House Democrats Release Their Own Maps, Asking For “A Fighting Chance”

0

Indiana House Democrats Release Their Own Maps, Asking For “A Fighting Chance”

September 22, 2021  
Posted by:

By Haley Pritchett

TheStatehouseFile.com 

INDIANAPOLIS— The Indiana House Democrats released alternative redistricting maps Wednesday for the Republican supermajority to consider.

In a press conference at the Indiana Statehouse Wednesday afternoon, Rep. Matt Pierce, D-Bloomington, said the maps passed through the Indiana House Election and Apportionment Committee Monday are going to maintain the status quo of Indiana’s gerrymandered districts.

State Rep. Matt Pierce, D-Bloomington, advocates for Democratic-drawn House maps at a press conference Wednesday. Pierce said he does not want to see Democratic votes continue to go to waste in the state. Photo by Haley Pritchett, TheStatehouseFile.com.

With the maps drawn in 2011 being a success for the Republicans, Pierce said all they had to do this year was fight the population shifts.

“All we are essentially saying is we should have a map where you have a fighting chance in as many districts as possible,” he said.

Pierce argued that it is hard for the average Hoosier to have their priorities get on the legislative agenda. He said the House floor does not fear public opinion anymore unless those opinions are from base Republican primary voters.

“That’s what’s driving their agenda,” he said.

His biggest frustration, Pierce said, was the inability to analyze the Republicans’ proposed maps before they were discussed. During the public hearings held around the state back in August, there was nothing really to talk about because the maps had yet to be released. Then, Pierce said, when they were released, the public was given just 24 hours to analyze the maps before giving public testimony.

With the Senate’s proposed redistricting maps just released Tuesday, Pierce said he has not yet been able to analyze those and talk them over with Senate Democrats. He would not be surprised, however, if Senate Democrats have an alternative Senate map drawn up as well. The maps he championed were generated by a map-drawing contest organized by the Indiana Citizens Redistricting Commission, a citizens’ advisory group composed of members of both major political parties and independents.

There will be a meeting for public testimony about the Senate maps at 9 a.m. Monday in the Senate Chamber of the Statehouse. The Senate Committee on Elections will then meet again Sept. 28 for an amend-and-vote-only meeting. Meanwhile, the House held a second reading for its maps Wednesday, with a third reading expected Thursday.

FOOTNOTE: Haley Pritchett is a reporter for TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
1...2,2072,2082,209...7,436Page 2,208 of 7,436