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USI Students And Employers Meet Up At CareerLINK Internship And Job Fair

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Below is a list of events and activities happening in and around the USI community in the coming weeks:

Monday, February 17 – Sunday, March 15
Mortal Flesh 2020 Efroymson Bridge Year Exhibition

2020 Efroymson Bridge Year Fellowship Exhibition
The Efroymson Bridge Year Fellowship Exhibition, Mortal Flesh, will be on display starting on Monday, February 17 through Sunday, March 15 at the McCutchan Art Center/ Pace Galleries on the University of Southern Indiana campus. There will be a reception for the exhibitions will be on at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1.  Light refreshments will be served and the public is cordially invited to attend. Read More

9 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tuesday, February 18

Seth Green USI Ceramics Visiting Artist
Ceramic artist Seth Green to visit campus for demonstrations and lecture
The University of Southern Indiana Art and Design department will welcome Seth Green, assistant professor of ceramics at Purdue University Fort Wayne, to campus on February 18. Green will host two demonstrations in the Dowhie Ceramic Center, the first at 9 a.m. and another at 1:30 p.m. That evening, Green will give an artist lecture in Kleymeyer Hall at 6 p.m. All events are free and open to the public. Read More

1:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 18

Global Salon Series
Engbers to present on Chinese politics and culture
Dr. Trent Engbers, associate professor of political science, will present his lecture, “Confusion, collective and reciprocal: Understanding Chinese politics through culture” as a part of the Global Salon Series at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 18 in University Center 226/227. This free presentation is the first of the spring 2020 semester series and is open to the public. Read More

9 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tuesday, February 18

Fredi Lajvardi Knowledge for Life
Knowledge for Life Speaker Series: Fredi Lajvardi

Nationally recognized STEM educator and subject of the critically acclaimed documentary, Underwater Dreams, the major motion picture, Spare Parts, and the IMAX film Dream Big, Fredi Lajvardi will continue USI’s Knowledge for Life Speaker Series at 6 p.m. Tuesday, February 18 in USI’s Performance Center. Read More

1 – 4 p.m. Wednesday, February 19

CareerLINK
CareerLINK Internship and Job Fair

More than 90 employers and graduate schools will be on campus for the annual spring CareerLINK Internship and Job Fair, starting at 1 p.m. Wednesday , February 19 in Screaming Eagles Arena. Students of all classes and majors are encouraged to attend to discover opportunities and connect with potential employees. More Information

 

 

8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, February 22

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Students and community invited to join second Hackathon sponsored by ACM

The University of Southern Indiana chapter of the Association for Computer Machinery (ACM) will host its second Hackathon from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, February 22, at Carter Hall on the USI campus. This event, open to both USI students and the general public, will provide a collaborative programming environment to work on real local business projects to gain experience and network with each other. Lunch and dinner will be provided. Read More

 

 

Open through Friday, March 20

Residence IV
New Harmony Gallery featuring ceramic works of resident artists

The New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art’s latest exhibition, Residence IV, is an annual exhibition that showcases the resident artists from the New Harmony Clay Project (NHCP) located at the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Ceramic Studio, in the lawn adjacent to Philip Johnson’s Roofless Church. This year the exhibition is returning to the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art through March 20, and features artists Tristyn Bustamante, Lene Graversgaard, Krestine Harboe, Morgana King, Yoko Sekino-Bove, Kritika Soni, and Kari Woolsey. Read More

Deadline Approaching For Gov. Holcomb’s Fellowship Program

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Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today that the deadline to apply to the 2020-2021 Governor’s Fellowship is approaching.

The Governor’s Fellowship is highly selective and provides a unique experience in Indiana state government by placing fellows in various state agencies on a rotating basis throughout the year.

“Our Governor’s Fellows are such a valuable piece to our team,” Gov. Holcomb said. “The wide range of assistance they provide over the course of their fellowship is key to serving Hoosiers in a timely and thorough manner.”

The program is open to college graduates who receive their bachelor’s degrees in either the fall 2019 or spring 2020. Fellows are paid, full-time employees who participate in the day-to-day activities of state government.

Many Governor’s Fellow participants have gone on to successful careers in both the public and private sectors — with some serving at the highest levels of local, state and federal government.

The application and submission guidelines can be found online at www.in.gov/gov/fellowship.htm. To be eligible for consideration, the application and all supporting materials must be postmarked or submitted via email by Feb. 28.

BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING

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BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING IN THE KEVIN WINTERNHEIMER CHAMBERS IN-ROOM 301, CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2020 At 12:00 NOON

  AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER

2.  ELECTION OF PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT OF THE  BOARD OF PARK  COMMISSIONERS

3. MEETING MEMORANDUM   FEBRUARY 5, 2020

4. CONSENT AGENDA

             a. Request Re: Approve and Execute Agreement Extension for Angel Mounds Boat Ramp with John Jones.- Holtz

5.  OLD BUSINESS 

                                                                                                                                          6.  NEW BUSINESS    

a. Request Re: Any Other Business the Board Wishes to Consider and Public Comment

7. REPORTS by Brian Holtz, Executive Director

8.  ACCEPTANCE OF PAYROLL AND VENDOR CLAIMS

 9.  ADJOURN

ELI YOUNG BAND ADDS EVANSVILLE TO THEIR 2020 TOUR VICTORY THEATRE – APRIL 10

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Tickets On Sale February 21 at Ford Center Ticket Office and Ticketmaster.com

Evansville, IN. – The Victory Theatre is excited to be added as a stop on the Eli Young Band 2020 tour on April 10. Tickets start at $29 and go on sale Friday, February 21 at 10 am at the Ford Center Ticket Office, VictoryTheatre.com and Ticketmaster.com

With momentum still high following their fourth career #1, MULTI-PLATINUM hitmakers ELI YOUNG BAND are releasing an introspective new single with “ Break It In ” via The Valory Music Co. Under producer Dann Huff, the tune explores lessons in life and love that are only learned over time well spent. As showcased through vivid Benjy Davis, Brandon Day, Daniel Ross, and Michael Whitworth- penned lyrics, EYB further delivers a booming chorus: “Like these dusty boots that walked me through / The work that got me here / And these faded jeans with Skoal can rings / I’ve worn out all these years / When the shine wears off, when you lose that gloss / There’s so much more underneath it all / You think that good is good as it can get / Then you break it in.”

“We definitely didn’t just start a band and have instant success. We’ve continued to build it up over the years — we broke it in,” shares EYB. “We’ve been blessed to have had our moments of being able to sit back and soak it all in. ‘Break It In’ carries a message you learn with time, and we’re so excited for these lyrics to be heard far and wide!” “Break It In” closely follows THIS IS ELI YOUNG BAND: GREATEST HITS , which features chart-toppers – “Love Ain’t,” PLATINUM “Drunk Last Night,” 2X PLATINUM

“Even If It Breaks Your Heart,” and 3X PLATINUM “Crazy Girl.” EYB has always been unique in modern Country music as a true band of brothers who cling fast to their Texas roots and has maintained an impressive trajectory with singles earning Billboard ‘s #1 Country Song of the Year and ACM Awards Song of the Year . They have previously earned multiple nominations from GRAMMY, CMA, CMT, ACA and Teen Choice Awards.

While selling out venues as a headliner from coast-to-coast, EYB has toured with Jason Aldean, Dave Matthews Band, Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, Toby Keith, Tim McGraw, and Darius Rucker. They will continue to bring these fan-favorites and more on the road this summer with several festival appearances. More details on tour stops are available at https://eliyoungband.com/ , Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .

IU Women’s Swimming and Diving Takes Aim at Big Ten Championships

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The No. 17-ranked Indiana University women’s swimming and diving team will travel west for the 2019 Big Ten Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships this week at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center in Iowa City, Iowa.

The four-day meet will begin with on Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. On Thursday through Saturday, the teams will swim a preliminary session in the morning at 11 a.m. with the championship session to follow at 6:30 p.m.

Live results for the swimming events can be found at HawkeyeSports.com. Live results for the diving events can be found at DiveMeets.com. For more information on the Women’s Big Ten Championship, including a schedule of events, fans can click here.

The Big Ten Championships will be streamed live via BTN Plus on BTN2Go. Complimentary access to BTN2Go is available to viewers connected to the internet network of a Big Ten university. Fans elsewhere can sign up for the pay-per-view webcasts.

TEAM COMPETING

No. 1 Michigan, No. 7 Ohio State, No. 16 Northwestern, No. 21 Indiana, No. 23 Minnesota, RV Iowa, RV Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan State, Nebraska, Penn State. Purdue, Rutgers

SCOUTING THE HOOSIERS

Indiana enters this week’s Big Ten Championships ranked No. 21 in the latest CSCAA/TYR Top 25 Poll. The Hoosiers are one of seven conference teams ranked or receiving votes in the national poll.

The Hoosiers finished the dual meet portion of the schedule with a 4-5 record despite facing a gauntlet of a schedule laced with TYR Top 25 programs. Indiana earned victories over No. 13 Louisville (twice), No. 16 Notre Dame, and in-state rival Purdue.

BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY

Indiana has compiled six conference titles on the women’s side, with the most recent coming during the 2018-19 season.

IU has claimed the championship or runner-up nod in each of the last 11 years at the Big Ten Conference meet. The Hoosiers racked up three-straight league crowns from 2009-11 after earning championships in 2003 and 2007.

2019 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Hoosiers, in front of the home crowd at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center, captured the Big Ten Championship for the first time since the 2011 campaign. IU amassed 1,386.5 points to narrowly edge No. 2 Michigan. The Wolverines tallied 1,302.5 points, while No. 22 Ohio State collected 1,162.5 points to claim third place. Indiana’s point total marked the most points scored in a single Big Ten Championship meet by the Hoosiers.

 

Over the course of the 2019 Big Ten Women’s Championships, the Hoosiers won a total of 14 medals – seven gold, one silver and six bronze. Earning First-Team All-Big Ten honors for the Hoosiers were Bailey Andison, Christine Jensen, Lilly King, Shelby Koontz, Jessica Parratto and Morgan Scott.

 

Indiana’s Lilly King finished her Big Ten career as a 16-time conference champion. She is currently the only female swimmer in conference history to secure four-straight 200 breaststroke crowns, and is the only woman in league history to win eight breaststroke titles.

 

ADOPT A PET

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Bella is a female Beagle mix. She’s 4 years old, and she is a WONDERFUL dog. She loves everyone, gets along with everything, and seems to be pottytrained! She loves car rides and very rarely barks. Her adoption fee is $110 and she’s ready to go home today. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 or adoptions@vhslifesaver.org for details!

Gov. Holcomb Public Schedule for February 18

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INDIANAPOLIS – Below find Gov. Eric J. Holcomb’s public schedule for February 18, 2020.

 

Tuesday, February 18: The Lugar Series 30th Annual Luncheon

WHO:                          Gov. Holcomb

 

WHAT:                        The governor will participate in a Q&A.

 

WHEN:                        11:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 18

Governor’s Q&A at approximately 12:30 p.m.
WHERE:                      Indiana Roof Ballroom

140 W. Washington St.

Indianapolis, IN 46204

University of Evansville Ranked Among the Top 30 Best Colleges in the Nation for Financial Aid

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The University of Evansville has been named among the top 30 best colleges for financial aid in the US college rankings, according to LendEDU.

The rankings take into consideration need-based financial aid, non-need-based financial aid, and financial aid for international students at 829 colleges and universities across the country. The study is based on data from the National Center for Education Statistics’ Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Undergraduate Financial Aid Database.

“We are proud to be recognized for the way we make life-changing educational experiences attainable for students of all income levels,” said Dr. Jill Griffin, interim vice president for enrollment and marketing. “The median student loan debt for our graduates is just under $27,000. Our generous financial aid along with a stellar four-year graduation rate, high starting salaries, and job placement rates above 95% all combine to make the University a tremendous value to students. Perhaps most exciting is that students can carry over their financial aid to study abroad at Harlaxton, the University’s study abroad center in the UK. This makes international travel a real possibility for students who have never dreamed of this.”

“IS IT TRUE” FEBRUARY 17, 2020

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We hope that today’s “IS IT TRUE” will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rational and responsible way?

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IS IT TRUE that some of the “FRONT DOOR PRIDE” homes built for people with moderate income living in the Haynie’s Corner area before Mayor Winnecke took office were hard to sell because of the inflated sale price, homes costs around $250,000 to build, and high-interest rates during that time? …if our memory serves us correctly the majority of the “FRONT DOOR PRIDE” homes located in the Haynie’s Corner area had to be leased in order to keep them from continuing to be vacant for a long period of time?

IS IT TRUE recently the Vanderburgh County Commissioners and Evansville City Council passed “minimum square footage” housing ordinance? …this approval was well received by many local residents who want to live in “tiny homes” because of the extremely reasonable costs to build?  …we are told that several highly successful Realtors in Vanderburgh County proper are upset about this the “tiny homes” ordinance being approved because it will take away from their bottom line?  …we predict that the less than moderate-income residents living in the Jimtown and North Main Street areas will be able to afford to build one of these homes in this area? …we give five cheers (5) to our locally elected officials for making a ‘Good Public Policy’ decision?

IS IT TRUE that last week County Commissioners Cheryl Musgrave and Ben Shoulders were the keynote speakers at the Southern Indiana Builders Association Board dinner last week?….we are told that they did a phenomenal job in speaking in front of 200+ business owners and developers?…many builders and developers were overheard saying “that they had no idea how many positive things Cheryl Musgrave, Ben Shoulders, and Jeff Hatfield have done in their behalf since they been in office”? …we hope that Cheryl Musgrave, Ben Shoulders, and Jeff Hatfield will continue to work harmoniously to continue to remove red tape in Vanderburgh County?

IS IT TRUE that many elected officials in Indiana consider the “Local Income Tax Councils”  to be a phantom board?

IS IT TRUE the unit of government with the largest population in every county currently rule how “Local Income Tax” monies are allocated?  …in Vanderburgh County, the Mayor of Evansville has the final say in the allocation of LIT monies for the whole county because Evansville has the most population?

IS IT TRUE that “Local Income Taxes” have been the go-to option (other than property taxes) for increasing local revenue due to tax caps?  …that the “Local Income Taxes” is levied on a percentage of the income of working residents and non-residents who work in the county?  …this known as a ‘Regressive Tax”?

IS IT TRUE recently HB 1065 was passed out of the House and is scheduled to be discussed Tuesday, the 18th, at 9:00 a.m. in the Senate’s powerful “Tax and Fiscal Policy” Committee? …we highly recommend that you contact your local State Senators to discuss this “Taxation Without Representation” issue right away before its voted on in the Senate’s  “Tax and Fiscal Policy” Committee?

IS IT TRUE members of the Evansville City Council are the stewards of the public trust and should start acting like it? …it’s time that the taxpayers of Evansville demand that a public dialogue begin between City Council members, City Controller Russ Lloyd, Jr., CPA and Mayor Winnecke concerning the real financial status of the Evansville?

IS IT TRUE that Evansville has one of the most charismatic and hard-working Mayors in years?  …Mr. Winnecke is also very personable and likable? …we wish that he would put more focus on budgetary issues and stop going along with every capital project that comes along?  …that Mr. Winnecke has a lot of talented people that surround him and he should start seeking their advice before he agrees to invest money on big-ticket items?

IS IT TRUE we are hearing that the Vanderburgh County Council and the Vanderburgh County Commissioner races are heating up?

IS IT TRUE we expect that the most current State Board Of Accounts audit of the City Of Evansville will be released at the end of this month?  …we are told that the findings of the questionable cost and non-compliance issues listed in this audit will be interesting?

IS IT TRUE we are also told that the practice of not posting unrecorded accounts payable in a timely manner will soon be coming to an end?  …that Finra and the SEC are requiring cities with populations greater than 100k to submit the year-end financial report to the State Board of Accounts by using the accrual method of accounting starting in 2020?  … that the good news is that it looks like the City Controller of Evansville will be required to record unpaid bills at years end even if they are have not been paid?

IS IT TRUE that a couple of the CCO staff members went to “BUDS ROCKIN COUNTY BAR AND GRILL” on W. Franklin Street last Friday night and was impressed by the downhome cooking incredible service, and atmosphere? … it’s obvious that “BUDS ROCKIN COUNTY BAR AND GRILL” on W. Franklin Street has quickly become one of the area’s favorite places for people to take their family and friends to wine and dine?
IS IT TRUE our “READERS POLLS” are non-scientific but trendy?
Today’s “Readers Poll” question is: Are you disappointed that the newly appointed City Council Finance Chairman hasn’t made a request to the City Controller for a detailed financial accounting of the Evansville Thunderbolts?
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What Has Happened To Indiana Local Income Tax Rates in 2019?

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What Has Happened To Indiana Local Income Tax Rates in 2019?

Larry DeBoer

February 17, 2019

Indiana reformed its local income taxes during the 2015 legislative session, and the new set-up took effect in 2017.  The old income tax acronyms, CAGIT, COIT, EDIT, and LOIT, were no more. Now we have LIT, for local income tax, with a single rate and a collection of revenue buckets for various uses.
Three years into the new system, however, you still hear the old acronyms. The legacy of our local income tax history remains. It matters which counties had CAGIT, the county adjusted gross income tax. School districts receive some income tax revenue in counties that had CAGIT. Schools don’t receive LIT revenue in other counties. It matters which counties had COIT, the county option income tax. A local income tax council makes tax decisions for those counties. In other counties, the county council is the decision-maker.
The expenditure bucket under LIT that goes for public safety often is still called the public safety tax. The bucket for economic development often is still called EDIT, for economic development income tax.  The official term for the general spending bucket remains “certified shares” even though the term “general expenditures” would be more descriptive.
We may use the same terms. But under the new system, counties are changing their tax rates and how they use their revenue.
Under the old system, the public safety tax had a maximum rate of 0.25 percent. Now that rate is included under an overall expenditure rate limit of 2.5 percent. (In Marion, the limit was 0.5 percent and the new maximum is 2.75 percent.) This year, 15 counties will see their public safety rates above the old maximum. Under the old system, counties wanting to adopt a public safety tax had to adopt an income tax rate for property tax relief, too. The income tax revenue is used to give some property owners a credit against their property tax bills. The new system dropped the tax relief requirement. Two counties have eliminated LIT rates for property tax relief since 2017, and five more have reduced LIT relief rates.
In each case, the lower LIT rate for property tax relief was matched with a higher rate for other LIT revenues, mostly for public safety. The share of LIT revenue used for relief has decreased.
Last year, the General Assembly passed a new LIT option. Counties can now adopt an added rate of up to two-tenths of 1 percent to be used for correctional facilities. All the revenue from this rate goes to the county government. Ten counties have adopted this new option.
In 2018, the second full year under the new system, 18 counties increased their LIT rates. The average rate rose 5 percent. The median rate – the middle value among all counties – increased from 1.5 percent in 2017 to 1.73 percent in 2018.
Maybe this larger-than-usual increase was a one-time adjustment to the new system.  Maybe, though, the new system encourages counties to increase local income taxes more rapidly every year. Would 2019 show another big increase in rates and revenues, or would the rise be more modest?
The answer: Modest. The average rate rose only 2 percent; the median rate barely budged from 1.73 percent to 1.75 percent. Half of this increase was due to the 10 counties that adopted the new correctional facilities rate.
Twelve counties increased their overall LIT rates in 2019. Six increased their public safety rates, but two reduced their public safety rates while adopting the new correctional facilities rate. Three decreased their property tax relief rates and raised an expenditure rate by an equal amount. Four counties increased their general-purpose “certified share” rate. Two increased their economic development rate, but the two others decreased that rate. The General Assembly authorized special-purpose rates for three more counties.
In total, though, local income tax rates increased by a relatively modest amount, and half of that increase was due to the new tax option. Perhaps the new system will not result in more rapid increases in local income taxes.
What happened in your county?  Since local income taxes are paid along with state income taxes, you’ll be checking your county rate by April 15.
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