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Indiana University programs highly ranked in annual Academic Ranking of World Universities

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Indiana University Bloomington programs in library and information science, communication, public administration and business finance ranked among the top 10 in the world, according to the 2018 Academic Ranking of World Universities.

Also ranked highly were the IU School of Nursing program in Indianapolis and IU Bloomington programs in business management and administration, sociology, economics, education, psychology, tourism management and law.

The Academic Ranking of World Universities, an assessment of the top 500 institutions across the globe, is produced by the ShanghaiRanking Consultancy. It uses a methodology that includes faculty and alumni awards and faculty publications. The 2018 report was released this month.

“The Academic Ranking of World Universities provides additional evidence that Indiana University’s academic programs are among the best in the world,” IU President Michael A. McRobbie said. “Rankings don’t reflect the breadth of teaching, learning and research that take place across the university, but measures such as this affirm the excellent work being done by faculty in many IU programs.”

At IU Bloomington, library and information science ranked second in the world, behind Harvard. Communication ranked sixth and public administration seventh. Business programs ranked eighth in finance, 11th in administration and 15th in management. Sociology ranked 13th.

The rankings refer to academic disciplines. At IU Bloomington, the library and information science program is in the School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering. Public administration is in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Communications programs are largely in The Media School. Business programs are in the Kelley School of Business. Sociology is in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Other top-50 programs included nursing at IUPUI and economics, education, psychology, tourism management and law at IU Bloomington. Additional programs at both campuses were included in the top 75 or top 100 worldwide.

The annual Academic Ranking of World Universities was first published in 2003. ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, an independent ranking organization, has produced the rankings since 2009. It rates programs on five indicators: alumni and staff winning Nobel Prizes and Fields Medals; highly cited researchers identified by Thomson Reuters; articles published in Nature and Science; articles indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded and Social Sciences Citation Index; and per-capita performance.

More than 1,200 universities are ranked every year, and the top 500 are published.

MESKER PARK ZOO & BOTANIC GARDEN ADVISORY BOARD MEETING

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MESKER PARK ZOO & BOTANIC GARDEN ADVISORY BOARD

REGULAR MEETING

WINTERNHEIMER CHAMBERS,

ROOM 301 CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX

Tuesday, September 4, 2018
12:00 PM

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. MEETING MEMORANDUM August 7, 2018
  3. REPORT BY DIRECTOR
  4. NEW BUSINESS

a. Request to reduce admission in October to Boost Attendance

  1. OTHER BUSINESS
  2. ADJOURN

Playoff Pass and Picnic specials available now

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With the Evansville Otters heading into the final weekend of the Frontier League regular season tied for first place in the West Division, Playoff Pass and Picnic specials are still available to purchase for potential postseason games at Bosse Field.
With the purchase of a $10 Playoff Pass, fans can receive general admission seating to every postseason game at Bosse Field. If the Otters miss the postseason, then fans will receive four flex tickets for the 2019 season.
Fans can purchase a Playoff Pass by calling 812-435-8686 or email boxoffice@evansvilleotters.com.
The Playoff Picnic special is also available for every postseason game at Bosse Field. With the purchase of a $10 Playoff Picnic ticket, fans can get an all-you-can-eat buffet for a playoff game. The Playoff Picnic does not include a general admission ticket as a general admission ticket must be purchased separately. If the Otters miss the postseason, then fans will receive a refund for a Playoff Picnic purchase.
Fans can purchase a Playoff Picnic by calling 812-435-8686 or email zurbina@evansvilleotters.com at least 24 hours in advance.
The Frontier League Postseason will begin Tuesday, September 4 with the Frontier League Divisional Series, featuring the two divisional champions and two wild card teams.
If the Otters clinch a playoff spot as a wild card team, they will host the first two games in a best-of-five series Tuesday, Sept. 4 and Wednesday, Sept. 5 in their FLDS matchup from Bosse Field.
If the Otters win the West Division, they will host the final three games in their FLDS matchup Friday, Sept. 7-Sunday, Sept 9 from Bosse Field.
The Frontier League Championship Series will also be a best-of-five series, starting Tuesday, September 11.
Postseason scenarios are to be determined as the Otters look to clinch a postseason berth this weekend.
The Otters are looking forward to having fans join the affordable, family fun this season at historic Bosse Field.

Art in the City 2018

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Art in the City
The Arts Council’s first exhibit at 212 Main Street!
***PLEASE NOTE IMPORTANT CHANGES IN THE CALENDAR***
Art in the City is the annual opportunity for Arts Council artist members to display one piece in a professional gallery setting without artwork being juried into the exhibit. The best part is that entry is FREE for members! Not a member yet? Click here for information on how to pay your annual dues.
The deadline to return the pre-registration form is Monday, September 17th, by 4 pm. You can find that form and the guidelines for the exhibit in the prospectus by clicking the button below. If you have any questions, you can email Andrea at andrea.adams@artswin.org.
Please note the dates have changed on the calendar of the Art in the City exhibit. Also note that drop off will be at our new location, 212 Main Street, in Downtown Evansville.

Volleyball splits in first day of Hall of Fame City Challenge

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University of Southern Indiana Volleyball opened play in the Hall of Fame City Challenge on Friday at Malone University.

The Screaming Eagles went 1-1 on the day, dropping their opening match to Malone before taking down Daemen College in straight sets.

Juniors Elexis Coleman (Joliet, Illinois) and Mikaila Humphrey (Floyd Knobs, Indiana) tied for the lead among Eagles in kills (16).

Sophomore Casey Cepicky (St. Louis, Missouri) and senior Erika Peoples (Bloomington, Illinois) combined for 58 assists.

Match 1: Malone 3, USI 0

  • Humphrey was among the USI leaders in three categories against the Pioneers, posting the only service ace of the match, seven digs (second) and four kills (third).
  • Junior Amanda Jung (Belleville, Illinois) and sophomore Alyssa Yochum (Columbia, Illinois) tied for the lead in kills with six each.
  • The Eagles had an uncharacteristic match on offense for the first road match of the 2018 season, posting an attack percentage of .039 in the effort.

Match 2: USI 3, Daemen 0

  • USI took control of its second match of the day against the Wildcats. The latest lead change of any set came after a 16-16 tie in the first. USI finished strong, jumping out to a 13-4 lead in the final frame.
  • Coleman led the Eagles in kills (13) and blocks (6) in the nightcap.
  • Cepciky and Peoples combined for 37 assists against Daemen, with 24 and 13 respectively.

Notes

  • Cepicky tallied 36 assists on Friday for a season total of 167.
  • USI stiffled Daemen’s attack, posting seven blocks to none, holding their opponent to a .171 attack percentage.
  • Coleman widened her team-lead in kills after posting 16 on Friday for a total of 55 through six matches.
  • Six Eagles posted five or more digs in a match. Senior Haley Limper (Springfield, Illinois) led the day with 27, followed by junior Lizzy Gardner (Lafayette, Indiana) with 14.

Next Up
USI returns to the court at 12:30 p.m. tomorrow to face Seton Hill University, followed by Notre Dame College at 5 p.m. to conclude competition in the Hall of Fame City Challenge.

Eagles lose tough battle to open 2018, 2-0

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The University of Southern Indiana women’s soccer team lost a hard fought battle to open the 2018 campaign, falling with Walsh University, 2-0, Friday evening at Strassweg Field.

USI and Walsh battled up-and-down the field and finished first 45 minutes in a 0-0 draw. The Cavaliers has the better chances, leading 5-2 in shots and 3-0 in shots on-goal.

Both teams continued to fight for position and momentum through the first 6:20 of the second half before a 40 minute lightning delay forced the teams off the field. The stalemate continued after the weather cleared and until the 76:36 mark when the Cavaliers took a 1-0 lead.

Walsh would seal USI’s fate 11 minutes later when the Cavaliers converted for a second time in the half and give the match its 2-0 final score.

USI senior goalkeeper Emily Hopkins (Greenfield, Indiana) was strong in goal for the Eagles, taking the loss despite making five saves. The Eagles as a team were only outshot, 11-10, for the match.

USI hits the road for the next three contest, starting with a visit to NCAA Division I Xavier University Sunday in Cincinnati, Ohio for a noon (CDT) match. The Eagles complete their first road trip of the year with a visit to Hammond, Indiana, to play a neutral-site match with Northern Michigan University September 6 at 4 p.m. (CDT) and a road game versus Purdue University Northwest September 8 at 11:30 a.m. (CDT).

Xavier is off to a 1-4 record to start the 2018 campaign and has lost its last four after falling to West Virginia University, 3-0, Thursday evening. The Musketeers’ lone victory came in their season opener, a 2-1 win over the University of Toledo.

Sobriety Checkpoint Results for Friday, August 31, 2018

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The Evansville-Vanderburgh County Traffic Safety Partnership conducted a sobriety checkpoint on Friday, August 31, 2018 near the intersection of Washington Avenue and S. St. James Boulevard. The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office and the Evansville Police Department participated. A total of 38 vehicles were diverted from Washington Avenue into the checkpoint.

The checkpoint ran from 11:00pm to 2:00am. One motorist was arrested for Operating a Motor Vehicle while Intoxicated after entering the checkpoint. Another motorist was cited for Possession of Marijuana and released. Another motorist was released after being cited for Never Receiving a License and Improper Use of a Transport License Plate. A total of eight (8) traffic citations were issued, including two (2) for Violation of a Learner Permit. A 13-year-old juvenile driving a vehicle without permission was stopped after trying to avoid the checkpoint by driving the wrong way on S. St. James Blvd. The juvenile was released to a guardian and will be referred to Youth Resources Vanderburgh County Teen Court.

Motorists who had not been drinking and in possession of a valid license were back on the road in less than 90 seconds. Motorists who had been drinking were checked for signs of impairment and given the option to find alternate transportation if their breath alcohol content approached the legal limit.

Funding for local sobriety checkpoint operations is provided by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) through a grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA).

Previously: Sobriety Checkpoint Planned for this Weekend

ARRESTED: 

Christopher Charles Wischer (pictured above), 47, of Newburgh. Operating a Motor Vehicle while Intoxicated .15 BAC or More as a Class A Misdemeanor

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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http://www.vanderburghsheriff.com/jail-recent-booking-records.aspx

“READERS FORUM” SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

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We hope that today’s “Readers Forum” 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?

 WHATS ON YOUR MIND TODAY?

Todays“Readers Poll” question is: Do you feel that the race between Mike Braun (R) and the United States Senator Joe Donelly (D) will be a political barn burner?

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