Animals Alleviating Anxiety (Attendees will be playing with puppies)
Thursday, Oct. 4, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
East Terrace Lawn, next to Ridgway University Center at UE
Participants will be playing with puppies at Animals Alleviating Anxiety on Thurs,, October 4, 5:00-6:00 p.m., on the East Terrace Lawn next to Ridgway University Center at UE. (Rain location – Eykamp Hall, Ridgway University Center.
The event, sponsored by K9 Angels, is intended to increase awareness of mental health while offering free management skills like animal therapy to UE community. Hosted by UE’s Change Lab course mental health awareness team.
EVSC Plans Options Fair Oct. 10
Making learning fun and engaging is paramount in the EVSC which is why the district is hosting an Options Fair for area eighth graders and their families to learn more about the innovative options available in the EVSC. The EVSC Options Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, October 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center, 1901 Lynch Road.
Enrollment for high school begins in November and the fair will give students and families a better understanding of the options that are available to them in which they can enroll. Informational booths will be set up and students will be able to speak with teachers and current students in a variety of programs.
The EVSC’s innovative options include five half-day programs: International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme; Randall T. Shepard Leadership & Law Academy; Medical Professions Academy (MPA); Early College High School; JROTC as well as the Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center. Other options include New Tech Institute and EVSC Virtual Academy.
Students who participate in one of the half-day innovative programs can still maintain their allegiance to their home high school and participate in athletics and other extra-curricular activities at their home school.
In addition to informational booths, each program will conduct two, 20-minute presentations. Presentations will be made at the following times:
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International Baccalaureate Degree Programme (IB): 5:35 p.m. and 6:35 p.m.
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EVSC Virtual Academy: 6:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.
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Randall T. Shepard Leadership and Law Academy: 6:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.
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Medical Professions Academy: 5:35 p.m. and 6:35 p.m.
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Early College High School: 5:55 p.m. and 6:55 p.m.
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JORTC: 6:15 p.m. and 6:55 p.m.
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Southern Indiana Career and Technical Education Center: 5:55 p.m. and 6:35 p.m.
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New Tech Institute: 5:55 p.m. and 6:55 p.m.
Program information:
International Baccalaureate: Housed at Bosse High School, EVSC’s IB program is one of only 22 in the state. It is a comprehensive liberal arts program that includes a rigorous college preparatory experience. To learn more, visit www.evscschools.com/ib.
Shepard Academy: Housed at Harrison High School, Shepard Academy is for students interested in leadership, law and social justice. The Academy is named after the former Indiana Chief Justice Randall Shepard who takes an active role in the program. To learn more, visit www.evscschools.com/shepard.
Medical Professions Academy: MPA gives students the skills necessary for future medical professions. Housed at Central High School, MPA features hands-on learning, internships and shadowing experiences. To learn more, visit www.evscschools.com/mpa.
Early College High School: Early College students can earn up to an associate’s degree while simultaneously earning a high school diploma. Classes are on the campus of Ivy Tech Community College. To learn more, visit www.evscschools.com/
New Tech Institute: New Tech Institute is a stand-alone, full-day high school. It is one of only 180 new tech schools in the United States and one of the elite schools to receive the “Exemplary Demonstration Site†designation from the New Tech Network. It also is a STEM certified school by the Indiana Department of Education. To learn more, visit www.evscschools.com/newtech.
EVSC Virtual Academy: EVSC Virtual Academy is open to students from kindergarten through grade 12. In the upper grades, students often take supplementary courses for credit advancement and schedules conflicts. To learn more, visit www.evscschools.com/evscva.
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JROTC: EVSC’s Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, housed at Harrison High School, is rated as a “gold star unit†by the U.S. Army, the highest honor that can be awarded to a JROTC program. To learn more, visit www.evscschools.com/jrotc.
Southern Indiana Career & Technical Center: SICTC is a half-day program open to juniors and seniors. It is rated among the top five career and tech schools in the nation and serves approximately 900 students from five area counties. It also is distinguished as a STEM certified school and has received the State Award of Excellence twice. To learn more, visit www.evscschools.com/sictc.
ADOPT A PET
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Gov. Holcomb Public Schedule for October 4 and 5
INDIANAPOLIS – Below find Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb’s public schedule for October 4 and 5, 2018.
Thursday, October 4: IBJ Aerospace & Defense in Indiana Breakfast
WHO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gov. Holcomb
WHAT:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The governor will participate in a Q&A.
WHEN:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 8 a.m., Thursday, October 4
Governor’s Q&A at approximately 9:30 a.m.
WHERE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Westin Indianapolis
2nd Floor Ballroom
50 S. Capitol Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Thursday, October 4: All Pro Dads foster campaign kick off
WHO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gov. Holcomb
Tony Dungy, All Pro Dad national spokesman
Terry Stigdon, DCS Director
Mark Merrill, President of Family First
WHAT:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The governor will give remarks.
WHEN:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 11 a.m., Thursday, October 4
WHERE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Lucas Oil Stadium
Meeting Room 12
500 S. Capitol Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46225
Thursday, October 4: Economic Development Announcement
WHO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gov. Holcomb
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett
dormakaba executives
WHAT:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The governor will give remarks.
WHEN:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2 p.m., Thursday, October 4
WHERE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 6161 E. 75th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46250
Friday, October 5: Governor Visits Howe Military Academy
WHO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gov. Holcomb
WHAT:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The governor will attend the Howe Military Academy Corps of Cadets Parade and participate in a Q&A.
WHEN:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Noon, Friday, October 5
WHERE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Howe Military Academy
5755 N. SR 9
Howe, IN 46746
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Eagles fall to GLVC leader Illinois Springfield
University of Southern Indiana Volleyball could not match Great Lakes Valley Conference-leading University of Illinois Springfield Tuesday night, falling in straight sets (25-17, 25-19, 25-14).
Sophomore outside hitter Alyssa Yochum (Columbia, Illinois) led the Screaming Eagles (10-16, 2-13 GLVC) with eight kills, while four others posted five or more.
The Prairie Stars (21-4, 12-1 GLVC) posted a .389 hitting percentage, including a .607 mark in the first set. Alli Splitt led UIS with 12 kills.
UIS 25, USI 17
- USI never officially took the lead, but tied the set twice and stayed within four points all the way to 18-14…The Prairie Stars ended on an 8-3 run
- Junior outside hitter Lindsey Stose (Elkhart, Indiana) posted four of her seven kills to lead the Eagles, followed by freshman middle hitter Taylor Litteken (Foristell, Missouri) with three…Litteken also posted the first of three USI service aces
- UIS did not register an unforced error and posted a .607 hitting mark
UIS 25, USI 19
- The Eagles took their first lead of the night to open the set and maintained until UIS took control at 14-13
- Junior right side hitter Elexis Coleman (Joliet, Illinois) posted four of her six kills to lead USI in the second frame
- Sophomore setter Casey Cepicky posted eight of the Eagles’ 13 assists and added an ace…Senior libero Haley Limper also posted her lone ace for the match in the second
- Junior middle blocker Amanda Jung (Belleville, Illinois) tallied two blocks…Litteken and freshman middle blocker Sidney Hegg (Menasha, Wisconsin) each added one
UIS 25, USI 14
- USI opened the set 3-2 before giving the Prairie Stars seven points in a 16-3 run
- Yochum came out firing with the first three USI kills, finished the set with five of her eight
- Cepicky added another seven assists which brought her one shy of 20 for the match
- Limper brought in five digs, just as many as all other Eagles combined in the third
- Litteken added two bl
Eagles go on the road for two
The University of Southern Indiana women’s soccer team hits the road in the Great Lakes Valley Conference for visits to Quincy University Friday and the University of Indianapolis Sunday. Kickoff at Quincy is 5 p.m. Friday in Quincy, Illinois, while the start time at UIndy is 11 a.m. Sunday in Indianapolis.
Coverage for the Eagles in GLVC action can be found at GoUSIEagles.com.
Week 6 Eagle Notes:Â
Eagles dominate Oakland City: The Screaming Eagles (5-4-2, 3-2-1 GLVC) got back on track with an 8-0 victory over Oakland City University Tuesday. The Eagles were led by sophomore forward Maggie Winter with three goals; freshman midfielder Rachel Gray with a pair tallies; and junior defender Loryn Willis, junior forward Emilie Blomenkamp, and freshman midfielder Kelsey Kandil finished the scoring with one goal each.
USI split GLVC action last week:Â The Eagles split last weekend in the GLVC, defeating the University of Illinois Springfield, 1-0, and falling in double-overtime to McKendree University, 2-1.
In the GLVC:Â The Eagles enter this week’s GLVC play in a tie for sixth in the conference, a game behind Truman State University, Lewis University, Rockhurst University, which are tied for third in the league. The four-way tie for sixth includes USI, UIndy, Maryville, and Quincy.
Winter and Gray take the lead in scoring: Sophomore forward Maggie Winter took over the Eagles’ lead in scoring with nine points on four goals and one assist. Freshman midfielder Rachel Gray followed with eight points on three goals and two assists, while junior forward Emilie Blomenkamp rounded out the the top three with six points on three goals. Blomenkamp also leads USI with two game-winning goals.
Schoenstein is in his third year: USI Head Coach Eric Schoenstein is in his third season as the head coach of the Eagles, producing a 22-18-8 mark and back-to-back GLVC Tournament appearances.
USI vs. Quincy:Â Quincy leads USI all-time, 15-6-1, since the series began in 1997. The Hawks also have had the advantage in the last five match-ups, winning all five. USI also has not defeated the Bearcats since 2011 when it won 1-0 in overtime at Strassweg Field.
Hawks in 2018:Â Quincy went to 5-4-1 overall, 3-2-1 in the GLVC, after falling on the road to Bellarmine University, 2-1, and tying UIndy, 0-0 in double-overtime, last weekend.
USI vs. UIndy:Â Quincy leads USI all-time, 12-10-1, since the series began in 1997. The Greyhounds and the Eagles also split the last five matches with two wins and two losses each and one tie.
Greyhounds in 2018:Â UIndy, which is hosting Maryville University before welcoming the Eagles Sunday, saw its record rise to 6-3-2 overall and 3-1-2 in the GLVC after losing a 2-1 decision to Lewis Unive
VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES
 Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.
Mary Elizabeth Dausman: Criminal trespass (Level 6 Felony)
Anthony Raymond Smith Jr.: Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony)
Andrew Luther Buttrum: Attempter murder (Level 1 Felony)
Trequal Tavarious Coleman: Unlawful possession or use of a legend drug (Level 6 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor), Operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license (Class C misdemeanor)
Amy Christina Cuellar: Unlawful possession or use of a legend drug (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony)
Jay Alan Oldfield: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 5 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession or use of a legend drug (Level 6 Felony)
Life Chain is Sunday, October 7
On Sunday afternoon, October 7, Right to Life of Southwest Indiana will host the annual Life Chain. Life Chain is a silent prayer vigil to protect life and oppose abortion. The Life Chain supporters will gather at Brinker’s Jewelers parking lot at the corner of Green River and the Lloyd Expressway for free refreshments and to pick up signs beginning at 1 p.m. The silent prayer vigil is from 1:30-2:30 p.m. All those who support Life are invited to stand on Green River Road sidewalks beginning at the Lloyd Expressway and going south to Lincoln Avenue.
This is the 31th year of public witness on behalf of rejected Preborn Children; and Life Chain will fill the sidewalks in over 1,500 cities and towns in the U.S. and Canada. It is an opportunity for people to unite in prayer and to stand up for the rights of the unborn. They will stand in honor of the more than 60 million children whose lives have been lost to abortion in our country since 1973. Every year young moms report choosing life for their unborn children over abortion after reading the signs and seeing the people praying at the Life Chain.
According to Mary Ellen Van Dyke, Executive Director of Right to Life of Southwest Indiana, “Supporters of unborn babies and their moms will stand together respectfully and prayerfully to honor the sanctity of life. This year with all the attacks against the sanctity of human life, conscience and religious freedom, many prayers are needed.â€
Supporters of Life will hold signs that say:
- ABORTION KILLS CHILDREN
- JESUS FORGIVES AND HEALS
- ADOPTION: THE LOVING OPTION
- LORD, FORGIVE US AND OUR NATION
- ABORTION HURTS WOMEN
- PRAY TO END ABORTION
- LIFE—THE FIRST INALIENABLE RIGHT
- DEFUND PLANNED PARENTHOOD
The Life Chain follows a strict Code of Conduct, is peaceful, and family members, young and old are invited to attend. Everyone who believes in the protection of unborn children and their mothers is welcome to participate.
Right to Life of Southwest Indiana with 50,000 supporters protects life. We exist to protect the right to life of innocent human life from fertilization to natural death.