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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT
FOOTNOTE: EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.
Otters can’t hold on in game two
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – The Evansville Otters gave up a four-run lead Wednesday night, dropping the contest and series to the Schaumburg Boomers 6-5 at Wintrust Field.
Jumping ahead early, the Otters (41-52) plated the first three runs with RBI hits from Logan Brown, Pavin Parks and JJ Cruz in the third. The Boomers (49-43) added one in the home frame.
Extending the lead to 5-1 in the sixth, Clayton Keyes provided a two-RBI single to center field, marking the final Evansville run of the night.
Into the sixth inning, Schaumburg strung together a comeback to tie the game after plating four. A two-out base hit evened the scoring at five.
Late in the ninth, the Boomers put runners on second and third with one out. A walk off hit provided the final offense of the evening.
Otters starter Parker Brahms pitched with guts tonight. He left the game allowing one run in the sixth inning with two left on base.
Taking the loss after surrendering the final run in the ninth was Michael McAvene (1-7). The winning pitcher for Schaumburg was Jake Joyce (4-4) after pitching a scoreless ninth inning.
Cruz went three-for-five at the plate to lead the Otters bats, as the club was outhit 13-8.
Aiming to avoid the brooms, Evansville will play in the final matchup of the year against the Boomers tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. CT. The Wednesday affair will begin at 6:30 p.m. CT. Coverage is available on the Otters Digital Network and FloBaseball.
$100 Million Milestone Achieved for University of Evansville Campaign
EVANSVILLE, IND. (08/28/2024) In April 2024,
The University of Evansville (UE) embarked on its boldest fundraising endeavor yet: FORWARD, The Campaign for the University of Evansville. The largest campaign prior was the UEnvision 2010 Campaign that generated $82.5 million. Today, thanks to the incredible generosity of many alumni and donors, the University celebrates a monumental achievement- surpassing the FORWARD Campaign’s $100 million mark, with a remarkable $103,400,168 given so far toward the $125 million goal.
This University of Evansville was built on a foundation of philanthropy. In 1917, driven by an unwavering belief in the power of education, the Evansville community, led by George Clifford, raised $500,000 in just 19 days to relocate Moores Hill College to Evansville. At the time, this unimaginable achievement laid the cornerstone for what would become Evansville College. That spirit of philanthropy continues to fuel the University today.
The Campaign for the University of Evansville will build on the university’s traditional strengths while transforming UE to meet the changing needs of tomorrow’s students. FORWARD is driven by three major campaign pillars: Powering a Transformational, Accessible Education; Bringing Academics to Life; and Fueling Faculty who Discover, Teach and Mentor. Specifically, the campaign has made possible the transformation of Wheeler Concert Hall, the creation of a new Mental Health and Wellness Clinic and the Emily M. Young Assessment Center, the establishment of named endowed faculty chairs, facilities improvements to baseball and softball fields, academic program support, and the addition of more than 34 new endowed scholarships.
“This Campaign milestone would not have been possible without the generosity and leadership of so many of our friends and community partners,” University President Christopher Pietruszkiewicz. “While we still have work to do, we celebrate each of these donors for their commitment to educational excellence and loyalty to the University of Evansville. Our heartfelt thanks to Campaign Co-chairs Randy Alsman, Paul Jones ’71, and the National Campaign Steering Committee, whose leadership has been instrumental to the campaign’s success thus far.”
Efforts continue to push toward realizing the comprehensive vision of the campaign. A reimagined health sciences and wellness complex, at
The House of Bread and Peace Emergency needs for HVAC Replacement
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The House of Bread and Peace Emergency needs for HVAC Replacement
AUGUST 29, 2024
EVANSVILLE, IN: As extreme temperatures continue to soar in the community, the House of Brea and Peace, a program of ECHO Housing & Community Development, is urgently seeking the help of our generous community members to raise $6,000+ for a new HVAC system. The House of Bread and Peace operates as an emergency shelter for women and children experiencing homelessness.
The unbearable heat poses a serious health risk to the vulnerable individuals we serve, making the need for a functioning air conditioning system more critical than ever.
Currently, the shelter is struggling with a 24-year-old HVAC system that has completely failed in the extreme heat. This is affecting the well-being of the women and children who rely on the House for a safe shelter environment. As temperatures rise, so does the danger of heat-related illnesses, especially for the young and elderly among our residents.
We Need Your Help!
To address this urgent need, ECHO Housing is launching a fundraising campaign specific to the House of Bread and Peace to collect $6,000+ for a new HVAC system. Every dollar raised will go directly toward purchasing and installing the unit, ensuring that the shelter remains a haven during these sweltering days
How You Can Help:
1. Donate Online: Visit our website at https://echohousing.org/housing/house-of-bread-and- peace/ to make a secure online donation, with “HBP AC Fund” in the notes section.
2. Mail a Check: Send checks payable to ECHO Housing Corporation with “HBP AC Fund” in the memo line to 528 Main Street, Suite 202, Evansville, IN 4770
3. Spread the Word: Share our campaign with friends, and family, and on social media to help us reach as many people as possible.
2 We are calling on our community to help us provide a safe, cool space for these women and children who have already faced so much hardship,” said Sarah Wolf, Social Services Director of ECHO Housing and Community Development. “Your generosity can make a real difference in their lives, offering comfort and safety during this heatwave.”
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ABOUT ECHO HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ECHO Housing Corporation is a designated non-profit 501(c)(3) Community Development Corporation (CDC) with a mission to improve lives by reducing barriers to housing, social well-being, and economic opportunity. Since its founding, ECHO Housing and Community Development has been the leading provider of homeless services, including permanent supportive housing, for individuals experiencing homelessness in the
community. ECHO has continued to grow, now encompassing eight homeless service programs, all dedicated to serving those experiencing homelessness or
Vincennes University Board of Trustees hears about rising incoming enrollment on Vincennes Campus
JASPER, Ind. August 29, 2024 – In a meeting charged with optimism, the Vincennes University Board of Trustees acknowledged strategic investments in faculty and staff and heard reports of rising incoming enrollment at the Vincennes Campus and the vital impact of community partnerships. The meeting on Aug. 21 at the VU Jasper Campus culminated with a special recognition of an outstanding student leader.
Board of Trustees Chairman Mike Sievers praised the University and the Board for their investments in VU faculty and staff, including the salary improvements made to attract and retain the best employees. After an independent consultant undertook a 15-month compensation study, VU aligned salaries with market compensation rates at the start of the 2024–25 fiscal year. It has resulted in a new compensation management system that VU will utilize to stay competitive.
Sievers said, “I’m very proud that in just one year we were able to get significant changes made and completed some benchmarks that we are striving for.”
Largest Incoming Class on Vincennes Campus since 2021
The Trustees heard news of positive trends from Director of Admissions Sarah McLin. She shared a series of exciting developments, reflecting an outstanding start to the new academic year.
VU kicked off Fall Semester 2024 with the largest incoming class on the Vincennes Campus since 2021, with just under 1,100 students. VU has also experienced a 20 percent increase in enrollment from Twin Rivers Career and Technical Education Cooperative on the Vincennes Campus. This program serves high school students from Knox, Sullivan, Daviess, Greene, and Martin counties, providing them with dual enrollment opportunities in high-demand fields. The University also has the largest number of housing contracts on the Vincennes Campus since 2020.
VU is attracting high-achieving students, according to McLin. The University has experienced a 60 percent increase in the number of incoming Trailblazers who were the Valedictorian or Salutatorian of their high school class. Preliminary first-day figures also revealed encouraging diversity growth, with an increase in African American students and Latino students compared to Fall Semester 2023. Additionally, VU is witnessing promising rises in its female and urban student populations. VU is also proud to report a rise in international students, both on the Vincennes Campus and through online programs.
“This speaks to the quantity of students, and the quality of students,” McLin said.
A Model for Indiana in Workforce and Education Alignment
The Board heard an engaging report from the Interim Dean of VU Jasper Stephanie Stemle, the University’s Assistant Vice President for Strategic Initiatives.
Stemle shared how VU Jasper supports local high school students in numerous ways, including providing technical education to high school students in conjunction with the Patoka Valley Career and Technical Cooperative that serves Dubois and surrounding counties. According to Stemle, VUJ has 225 high students on the Jasper Campus for Fall Semester 2024 through dual enrollment and dual credit programs in high-demand pathways such as Construction Trades, Automation and Robotics, EMT, Health Careers and Criminal Justice, and most of these students are engaged in work-based learning opportunities with employers in Dubois County. She added that Patoka Valley students are participating in a Habitat for Humanity of Dubois County build as part of their VUJ courses. This is the fourth house in the past five years that VUJ has partnered with Habitat for Humanity to construct.
VUJ is also a partner of Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center, and more than 70 percent of recent graduates who received their license have gone on to work at Memorial Hospital. Stemle also shared an update about the LPN to BSN bachelor’s nursing program established in 2022, which provides an accelerated path for licensed practical nurses to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and transition to careers as registered nurses. She mentioned that the first students have graduated from the bachelor’s program.
Stemle also highlighted Dubois County’s robust manufacturing industry and VUJ’s strong partnerships with companies such as Kimball Electronics, MasterBrand, OFS, Jasper Engines, and others through the Automation and Robotics Academy, Career Advancement Partnership program and customized business and industry training programs. She also shared that a new PLC lab in VUJ’s Center for Technology, Innovation and Manufacturing (CTIM) will supplement training offered by VU Jasper. She also shared an important milestone from the VUJ Foundation, which has sponsored Scholastic Excellence Awards for five straight years. An impressive 120 students have received full tuition, a one-year $1,000 stipend and a laptop through the scholarship program.
VUJ is exploring more ways to reach adult learners and the area’s growing Latino population with vital educational opportunities, according to Stemle. Additionally, nearly $3 million investments have been made at VU Jasper, including in new equipment and technology to enhance the affordable, high-quality education it provides.
Stemle said, “These investments ensure that the Jasper Campus continues to be a hub for cultivating local talent and contributing to the overall vibrancy of this community.”
President’s Remarks
VU President Dr. Chuck Johnson introduced the new Director of Athletics John Meeks, to the trustees via video conferencing during his President’s Remarks. Meeks, an experienced athletics administrator and former men’s college basketball coach, will begin his new role on Sept. 9. John Meeks succeeds Harry Meeks (no relation), the longstanding director of athletics who retired in June.
Johnson said, “John brings a lot of passion and intensity to this role, and we welcome John to the Trailblazer family.”
Johnson also shared several important milestones, including that the fourth training class has graduated from VU’s industrial maintenance training lab, which opened in 2023 in the Jackson County Learning Center in Seymour. Additionally, he shared that for 15 straight years, the College of Science Engineering and Mathematics’ Pre-Pharmacy program has enjoyed a 100% acceptance rate to pharmacy schoolsnationwide.
History-making Student Trustee honored
Another joyous milestone was recognized as the meeting came to a close. The Board issued a Resolution of Appreciation to Student Trustee Gayle Baugh in honor of her distinguished service. Baugh is the only VU student trustee who has served two terms on the Board. Her current term expires Oct. 6, 2024, and she will graduate in December with a bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Mild Intervention K–12. Baugh enthusiastically embraced her time at VU, serving not only as a trustee but also as a student tour guide for the Admissions Office, participating in the service-oriented Education Club, leading the Cheer Team as captain, being a part of the Horticulture Club and making the Dean’s List.
Reps. McNamara, O’Brien: Applications now open for 2025 Statehouse internships
Reps. McNamara, O’Brien: Applications now open for 2025 Statehouse internships
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 28, 2024) – Applications to intern with Indiana House Republicans for the 2025 legislative session are now open, according to State Reps. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville) and Tim O’Brien (R-Evansville).
O’Brien said the Indiana House of Representatives offers a spring semester internship at the Statehouse in Indianapolis during the legislative session, which will start in January and conclude in April. House Interns earn $900 biweekly and work full time, Monday through Friday.
“The Indiana Statehouse is a great place to build connections that can help interns achieve their career goals,” O’Brien said. “The internship can lead to a job in state government or a variety of other fields.”
McNamara, a former House intern, said internships are open to college students and recent graduates of all majors. Interns get free parking, career and professional development assistance, enrollment access to an Indiana government class, and opportunities to earn academic credits through their college or university.
“A House internship is a tremendous opportunity for young Hoosiers to use the knowledge and skills they learned in the classroom and apply it at the Statehouse,” McNamara said. “Working during a legislative session can really boost an intern’s resume.”
Internships are open to college students and recent graduates of all majors. Interns get free parking, career and professional development assistance, enrollment access to an Indiana government class, and opportunities to earn academic credits through their college or university. Interns are also eligible to apply for a competitive $3,000 scholarship to use toward undergraduate and graduate expenses.
The program offers opportunities for students to work in various departments related to their studies, including legislative operations, policy and communications. Applications are available online at indianahouserepublicans.com/internship and are due by Oct. 31.