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New Wellness Center To Be Built At USI
In order to centralize critical University services, USI plans to construct a new wellness center on campus. The center, which will connect to the south side of the current Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center (RFWC), is expected to house the University Health Center, Counseling Center, Student Wellness, Religious Life and USI Public Safety.
“This project will involve renovations to the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center lobby, as well as a new addition, to create the ideal wellness center for today’s students,†said Steve Bridges, vice president for finance and administration. “Increasing the visibility of these services by moving them under one roof near the center of campus will make them more convenient and accessible for the entire University community.â€
In addition to the departments listed above, Creative and Print Services is also expected to move into the new wellness center.
In late January, the Finance and Audit Committee of the USI Board of Trustees, along with members of USI’s facilities team, met to begin the selection process for an architecture firm to design an approximately 40,000 square foot building. The team will gather input from wellness center stakeholders as the design process moves forward.
The project is estimated to cost $11 million and will be funded through the $48 million capital appropriation approved by the 2019 Indiana General Assembly. A majority of the appropriation funds will be used to renovate the lower level, first and second floors of the Health Professions Center. A portion of the appropriation will also be used to update the former University home and relocate the University’s chilling tower.
“Facilities definitely play a role in the recruitment and retention of students,†said Bridges. “This investment from the State of Indiana will help the University create a more holistic approach to wellness as we prepare students to reach their career goals.â€
Construction on the wellness center is expected to begin in spring 2021 and is anticipated to last at least a year.
Tenth-Annual “Hearts On Fire” 5K To Kick Off 2020 Screaming Eagles Running Series
The University of Southern Indiana will host the 10th-annual Hearts on Fire 5K, the first event of the 2020 Romain Suburu Screaming Eagles Running Series, at 9 a.m. Saturday, February 8 outside the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center (RFW). Registration will be open the day of the event beginning at 7:30 a.m.
This year’s 5K course will be wholly contained on the USI campus, with runners traveling along the USI-Burdette Trail, Fountain Lake, Reflection Lake, and Clarke Lane before ending on University Boulevard in front of the Performance Center. Due to the lane restrictions, USI Public Safety will shut down the University Boulevard very briefly between Bennett Lane and Rochelle Lane. These restrictions will be in place beginning at 7:30 a.m. and ending at 11:30 a.m. or when all racers have finished.
The Hearts on Fire 5K is part of the three-race Screaming Eagles Running Series, a series of events designed to increase the health and well-being of the Evansville community while also providing hands-on experience for USI students. Other events in the series are the 7K Run into Madness held on Saturday, March 7 and the 10K Spring into Fitness held on Saturday, April 4. All races will feature packet pick-up at the RFW.
Registration for the 5K is $30, and a discounted rate is available for registering for all three series races. Online registration is available at https://register.chronotrack.com/r/52796.
Commission To Combat Drug Abuse Meets Friday In Indianapolis
Indiana’s Commission to Combat Drug Abuse will meet Friday morning at the Indiana State Library. At the meeting, Executive Director for Drug Prevention, Treatment and Enforcement Douglas Huntsinger and other commission members will discuss continued efforts related to the drug crisis.
WHAT: Indiana Commission to Combat Drug Abuse
WHO:
- Douglas Huntsinger, Executive Director for Drug Prevention, Treatment, and Enforcement
- Members of the Commission to Combat Drug Abuse
WHEN:
Friday, February 7, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. ET
WHERE:
Indiana State Library in the History Reference Room 211 located at 315 W. Ohio Street,Indianapolis, IN 46204
LIVESTREAM LINK: https://Indiana.AdobeConnect.com/gov
Dupre Collects Big Ten Freshman of the Week
Indiana University freshman Cora Dupre was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week, the league office announced on Wednesday afternoon.
The honor is the first of the season for Dupre and the sixth collected by a Hoosier this season. Senior Mohamed Samy (Big Ten Swimmer of the Week) and freshman Brendan Burns (Big Ten Freshman of the Week) each collected conference laurels on Nov. 27, 2019. Junior Mory Gould (Big Ten Diver of the Week) and sophomore Noelle Peplowski (Big Ten Co-Swimmer of the Week) each earned league honors on Jan. 15. Junior Bruno Blaskovic was named Big Ten Swimmer of the Week earlier today.
Dupre turned in. dynamic performance against the No. 19 Louisville Cardinals. She tallied three event victories, including the 50 freestyle (22.93), the 100 freestyle (49.45), and the 300 freestyle (1:47.70).
The meet marked the third time in her debut season in which Dupre compiled at least three event victories. Her time in the 100 free clocked in under the NCAA B Cut standard time.
The Indiana women’s team will be in action next in Iowa City, Iowa for the 2020 Big Ten Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships on Feb. 19-22.
Franklin Tennessee Involved In Using Fake Cashier’s Checks
 The Franklin Tennessee Police Department is asking for help in identifying the male in this picture. He could possibly be driving this vehicle. He is involved in using fake cashier’s checks to make large purchases. They have reason to believe he has ties to the Evansville/ Vanderburgh County area.Â
 If you know who this person is, you are urged to call Crime Stoppers at (615) 794-4000, or contact the Franklin Tennessee Police Department.Â
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“Right Jab And Middle Jab And Left Jab†February 7, 2020
“Right Jab And Middle Jab And Left Jabâ€Â February 7, 2019
“Right Jab And Middle Jab And Left Jabâ€Â was created because we have a couple of commenters that post on a daily basis either in our “IS IT TRUE†or “Readers Forum†columns concerning National or International issues.
The majority of our “IS IT TRUE†columns are about local or state issues, so we have decided to give our more opinionated readers exclusive access to our newly created “LEFT JAB and Middle Jab and RIGHT JAB† column. They now have this post to exclusively discuss national or world issues that they feel passionate about.
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