Empty Bowls Event Nov. 11 Raises Funds and Awareness for Hunger Relief
The Ceramics Center at USI has been working full tilt to make more than 1,000 bowls for the 2017 EMPTY BOWLS Evansville Event, sponsored by the USI Art & Design Department with support from Ivy Tech business students.
The event is planned for Saturday, Nov. 11, from 11a.m. – 2 p.m., at Sauced, 1113 Parrett St., in Evansville’s Art District. The wide variety of soups will be provided by Sauced.
Empty Bowls is a national non-profit organization that lends its name to any organization fundraising for hunger by making and selling ceramic bowls. This is the sixth Empty Bowls event that Alisa (AL) Holen, associate professor of ceramics at USI, has organized.
Holen’s ceramics 1-3 courses were re-classified as “Service Learning†courses in the fall, which opens up the courses to focus on service as well as ceramics. USI Students have been educating as well as learning as groups come into the Ceramics Center at USI to make bowls. After the bowls have been made, USI ceramics students trim and sign each bowl with the maker’s name. They then bisque fire the bowls, glaze the bowls, and glaze fire the bowls in the electric, gas, and salt kilns.
Ivy Tech students in the School of Business, Logistics, and Supply Chain have teamed up with the ceramics students at USI to help organize the event. These students have spent their time organizing the event with soup providers, advertising, and with organizational details. Their work on the project strengthens their understanding of companies acting in a manner which is legal, ethical, and socially responsible.
Each bowl made by the community will be sold for $10/each and come with a choice of soup donated by Sauced, water donated by Tropicana, and a Zip Stick donated by Azzip. Empty Bowls will also feature a “Pro-Bowl†room with professionally-made bowls at higher prices.
Proceeds from this event will be used to support local organizations fighting hunger.
For additional information contact:Â Faith Fox, Ivy Tech assistant professor, ffox6@ivytech.edu.
UE to Show Documentary “8 Borders, 8 Daysâ€Â
The documentary 8 Borders, 8 Days will be shown Tuesday, November 14, at 6:00 p.m. in Room 170 of the Schroeder School of Business Building on the University of Evansville campus. The screening will be followed by an interactive discussion with the movie’s director Amanda Bailly, UE philosophy professor Derek Jones, and a panel of Syrian and American students. The event is free and open to the public.
The film follows a Syrian family who were not accepted for resettlement to the US and instead traveled with smugglers in a raft to Europe.
“The majority of people in the United States who want to close our doors to refugees have never actually heard the voices of the people affected,†said Bailly. “This film tells the story of three of them, and they’re three of the strongest, most resilient human beings I’ve ever met.”
8 Borders, 8 Days premiered to sold-out screenings at the Florida Film Festival and Seattle International Film Festival, where it was awarded a $50,000 impact filmmaking grant. It has been called “raw, emotional,” and “unblinking.”
Donations will be accepted at the event for the Karam Foundation, a non-profit organization on a mission to build a better future for Syria. The foundation develops innovative education programs for Syrian refugee youth, distributes smart aid to Syrian families, and funds sustainable development projects initiated by Syrians for Syrians.
The screening and panel discussion is being co-sponsored by Scholars for Syria and Books Not Bombs, a student-led campaign aimed at creating scholarships for displaced Syrian students. Through donations at the event and online, Scholars for Syria and Books Not Bombs hope to add to the Karam Foundation fund that is empowering Syrian refugees to succeed in school and beyond.
For more information on the event at UE, call 732-239-4139, e-mail gv15@evansville.edu or go to www.facebook.com/events/1987428101542302/?active_tab=about.
SCOTTY MCCREERY TO PERFORM AT THE OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA ON FEBRUARY 8TH FOR VALENTINE’S DAY Tickets Go On Sale Friday, November 10th at 10am
Season 10 American Idol winner, Scotty McCreery, will be performing at the Old National Events Plaza in Evansville for Valentine’s Day on February 8, 2018 at 7:30PM. Tickets will go on sale Friday, November 10th at 10am. Tickets can be purchased at the Old National Events Plaza box office, by phone at 800-745-3000, or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets will be $25, $35, $45, & $55 plus fees.
ABOUT SCOTTY MCCREERY:
Scotty McCreery burst onto the national music scene in 2011 at age 17, quickly establishing himself as one of country music’s hottest new stars. By age 21, the talented singer/songwriter has sold more than 2.5 million albums and received both Platinum and Gold album certifications, debuted three consecutive albums at No. 1 on a Billboard chart, achieved one Gold and three Platinum-certified singles as well as two Top Ten hits, toured with Brad Paisley and The Band Perry, headlined his own tours, earned industry and fan accolades, amassed more than three million followers on Facebook and Twitter, received more than 150 million YouTube views…and he’s just getting started!
His deep voice and irresistible sound create the perfect blend of contemporary and traditional country. With more than 300 live shows under his belt across the U.S., Canada, the Philippines and the Caribbean, McCreery has quickly become a crowd favorite appealing to all ages. His loyal fans – the McCreerians – are among the most dedicated and enthusiastic in the country music world.
After winning Season Ten of “American Idol†and capturing the hearts of millions of television viewers nationwide, McCreery released his debut album, which was the best-selling solo album released by a country artist in 2011. Indeed, he became the youngest man in history to have his first album debut atop the all-genre Billboard Top 200 albums chart.
That album, Clear As Day, was certified Platinum for sales of one million units in just thirteen weeks, and the first two singles from that album (“I Love You This Big†and “The Trouble with Girlsâ€) have since been certified Platinum. He won the New Artist of the Year Award at both the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards and the American Country Awards in 2011, and received the CMT Music Award for the USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year for “The Trouble with Girls†in 2012. That same year, his Christmas album, Christmas with Scotty McCreery, was released. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Holiday Albums chart and was quickly certified Gold.
His highly anticipated sophomore album, See You Tonight, was released in October 2013 and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart. He co-wrote five songs on the album, including the first single, “See You Tonight,” which was certified Platinum and became his first Top Ten hit. The music video for “See You Tonight†spent an impressive 11 weeks at No. 1 on GAC’s fan-voted “Top 20 Countdown.†The album received rave reviews from publications ranging from Rolling Stone and People to “Entertainment Tonight†and The Los Angeles Times. Soon after its release, he won the Breakthrough Artist Award at the 2013 American Country Awards. A month after turning 21 in 2014, McCreery was voted No. 2 on “Country’s Sexiest Men Poll†by the readers of Country Weekly while also becoming a frequent fixture on many “Best Dressed†lists for his Red Carpet appearances. Before the year ended, his single, the fan-favorite “Feelin’ It,†became his second consecutive Top Ten hit. The single was certified Gold in 2015.
When he steps off the stage, McCreery returns to being a typical “guy next door.†After winning “American Idol,†the gifted performer graduated from his local high school and later enrolled at North Carolina State University. An avid sports fan and outdoorsman, he can be found at Wolfpack basketball games, attending the Super Bowl, or playing golf around the country as he tours. A proponent of giving back, McCreery has supported a host of charitable causes including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, The 12.14 Foundation, World Vision, MLB RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities), The Opry Trust Fund, and a variety of organizations in his native North Carolina.
McCreery has toured with Rascal Flatts on their RIOT TOUR 2015 this summer in addition to doing solo dates throughout the year. In-between concerts, he has been writing and recording songs for his highly anticipated new studio album, due out in early 2016.  The first single from the album, “Southern Belle†(written by Jason Saenz and Sean McConnell) can be heard on country radio now. The album is being produced by Frank Rogers.
Justices Rule State Immune To Ex-IDEM Worker’s Whistleblower Claim
Marilyn Odendahl for www.theindianalawyer.com
A divided Indiana Supreme Court has found that the state is immune from a non-tort claim made by a former state employee under the Indiana False Claims and Whistleblower Protection Act.
Suzanne Esserman, a former employee of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, said she was fired in retaliation for calling attention to questionable payments from the excess-liability trust fund. She claimed the disbursements were made without proper documentation and many applicants received payments to which they were not entitled.
A split Supreme Court affirmed the Marion Superior Court’s dismissal of her lawsuit in Suzanne E. Esserman v. Indiana Department of Environmental Management, 49S02-1740-PL-00189. The majority of justices found Indiana has not waived sovereign immunity because the Legislature did not “clearly evince†in the whistleblower statute that the state could be subjected to lawsuits for violations of the act. Esserman argued that under the whistleblower provision, Indiana Code section 5-11-5.5-8, the state is not immune. The language of Section 8 does not expressly prohibit a lawsuit against the state.
The Indiana Court of Appeals agreed and reversed the trial court’s ruling. The unanimous panel rejected the state’s argument that common law sovereign immunity applies, noting that in Section 8, the word “employer†is not defined and, therefore, does include the state.
However, the Supreme Court took a thorough review of the doctrine of sovereign immunity and concluded Indiana does retain common law sovereign immunity for non-tort claims. To waive immunity, the statute must be unequivocal and Section 8 fails in that regard.
“The statute, while clearly stating that an employee may sue her employer, does not name the State (or one of its agencies or officials) as a permissible whistleblower defendant,†Justice Geoffrey Slaughter wrote for the majority. “Had the legislature intended to subject the State to whistleblower liability, it could have expressed that intention any number of ways.â€
Justice Steven David dissented, arguing the plain meaning of the term “employer†in the statute includes the state. He contended Esserman could bring a claim under against IDEM under the Whistleblower statute.
“While I agree with the majority that the legislature could have defined employer in this section to include the State, I do not believe that not including such a definition serves to exclude the State looking at the plain language here,†David wrote. “There is no limiting language indicating any exceptions or carve outs for the State or any other entity that has employees.â€
Slaughter did point out state employees can find remedy under the State Personnel Act, I.C. 4-15-10-1, -4. Although the employee could receive 30 days back pay and reinstatement, the justice conceded the remedy is not as generous as that provided by the whistleblower act.
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College Goal Sunday
What:Â College Goal Sunday Event to Help Families with Preparing the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
When: Sunday, Nov. 5 – 2-4 p.m.
Where: Ivy Tech Carter Library
3501 N. First Avenue
Background: Financial Aid professions from area institutions of higher education will offer free assistance to individuals and families during the College Goal Sunday event at Ivy Tech Community College to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Completion of the FAFSA is important, because it is essential for individuals to be considered for federal and state grants, scholarships, and student loans. The state grant filing deadline for the 2018-19 school year is April 15, 2018. Students are encouraged to file their FAFSA early for more opportunities to be selected for aid.
Contact at the event: Casey Trela, director of financial aid, Ivy Tech Community Colleg
Complete News Release
Free FAFSA assistance for students at 16 Ivy Tech Community College locations for College Goal Sunday
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Financial aid professionals will be volunteering at 16 Ivy Tech Community College campus locations on November 5 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (local time) for College Goal Sunday. This annual event provides free assistance for Hoosier families to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
College Goal Sunday events will be hosted at the following Ivy Tech locations: Anderson, Avon, Bloomington, Crawfordsville, East Chicago, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Franklin, Greencastle, Indianapolis, Lafayette, Logansport, Muncie, Terre Haute, Valparaiso and Warsaw.
“We hope all Hoosiers who have not filed already, take advantage of College Goal Sunday events across Indiana, file the FAFSA, and get one step closer to fulfilling their educational goals,†said Bill Wozniak, co-chair of College Goal Sunday.
Daylight Savings ends on the same day as College Goal Sunday, so students are encouraged to verify the correct time with the location they plan to attend.
Hoosier students who plan to attend college must file their FAFSA to be considered for federal and state grants, scholarships and student loans. The state grant filing deadline for the 2018-19 school year is April 15, 2018. Students are encouraged to file their FAFSA early for more opportunities to be selected for aid.
Volunteers at College Goal Sunday will walk through the application with students and answer questions. All sites offer FAFSA online capabilities and many will have Spanish interpreters. A complete list of sites can be found at CollegeGoalSunday.org.
What students should bring
Students should attend College Goal Sunday with their 2016 IRS tax returns and W-2 forms, as well as current investment and bank records. Parent(s) or guardian(s) will need to attend with high school students and bring their tax and investment information. In addition, students must bring their Federal Student Aid (FSA) identification number, which can be created at fsaid.ed.gov.
Attendees may win educational prizes
By attending College Goal Sunday and completing an evaluation form, students will be entered to win one of five $1,000 scholarships. Winners will be notified in December. Prizes will be sent directly to the higher education institution selected by the winning student.
21st Century Scholars benefit
21st Century Scholars are income-eligible students who sign a contract in the seventh or eighth grade promising they will graduate from high school, meet grade point requirements, fulfill a pledge of good citizenship and apply for college financial aid.
Upon high school graduation, eligible Scholars who have fulfilled the commitment will receive state funds to help cover their college tuition and fees for eight semesters at eligible Indiana colleges. To fulfill their pledge, scholars must submit a completed FAFSA form on time. College Goal Sunday can help.
Additional Information
College Goal Sunday originated in Indiana and has become a national model to help hundreds of thousands of students file the FAFSA. For more information about College Goal Sunday, visit CollegeGoalSunday.org.
About College Goal Sunday
College Goal Sunday is a cooperative, charitable effort of the Indiana Student Financial Aid Association (ISFAA). It is provided in cooperation with the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, and is funded by Lilly Endowment, Inc., NCAN and INvested.
VEX Robotics Competition
What: Annual VEX Robotics Competition
When: November 4, 9 a.m.-Noon
Awards Ceremony at 11:30 a.m.
Where:Â Room 147, Vectren Auditorium
Ivy Tech Community College, 3501 N. First Avenue
Enter through Entrance C, off Colonial Drive. (north side of building)
Background: Students in grades 4-12 interested in robotics are participating in the annual VEX Robotics competition at Ivy Tech Community College Evansville. The VEX Robotics Challenge begins at 9 a.m., and will last until the awards ceremony around 11:30 a.m. This year’s competition is titled “Math Whiz,†and is sponsored by Ivy Tech’s School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering and Applied Technology.
The focus of the contest is for the team members to be able to think on their feet. The teams will be supplied ahead of time with angles and elevations of turns. In a series of challenges, competitors will have to calculate times and distances to see how well they know their robot’s capabilities. Distances will not be disclosed until the race starts. The VEX Robotics Design System offers students an exciting platform for learning about areas rich with career opportunities spanning science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). These are just a few of the many fields students can explore by creating with VEX Robotics Technology. Beyond science and engineering principles, a VEX Robotics project encourages teamwork, leadership and problem solving among groups.
Adopt A Pet
Female Lab/â€Sato†(mixed-breed.) Sato is a word used in Puerto Rico for mixed-breed. She and 10 of her friends were rescued from Puerto Rico disaster relief! They were flown from PR to Indianapolis, where a VHS team picked them up. Playa and Yui are the only 2 dogs that remain from that group. Yui is very shy, but eventually warms up to kindness and she is a very laid-back girl. She will do well in just about any home that’s not too boisterous. Yui’s $100 adoption fee includes her spay, microchip, vaccines, and heartworm test. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 or adoptions@vhslifesaver.org for details!
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VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES
 Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.
Aaron G. Meriwether: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor)
Daunte Lukan Garner: Battery resulting in serious bodily injury (Level 5 Felony), Battery by means of a deadly weapon (Level 5 Felony)
Danny Lee Ward: Theft (Level 6 Felony), Theft of a firearm (Level 6 Felony)
Darrell Gerome Williams: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Strangulation (Level 6 Felony)
Devon Allen Ranes: Theft of a firearm (Level 6 Felony), Carrying a handgun without a license (Class A misdemeanor)
Allante Daion Marquise Pettit: Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Disorderly conduct (Class B misdemeanor)
Rashawn Lamour Cartwright: Criminal trespass (Level 6 Felony), Attempt Residential entry (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor), Public intoxication (Class B misdemeanor)
Frederick Tyrone Nelson: Burglary (Level 4 Felony)
Steven W. Wilcox: Operating a vehicle with an ACE of 0.08 or more (Level 6 Felony)
Amanda Dawn Breeze: Aggravated battery (Level 3 Felony)
Tyrone Kevin Brevard Jr.:Â Conspiracy Dealing in a schedule I controlled substance (Level 2 Felony), Dealing in a schedule I controlled substance (Level 2 Felony), Dealing in a schedule I controlled substance (Level 2 Felony), Dealing in cocaine (Level 3 Felony), Dealing in marijuana (Level 6 Felony), Carrying a handgun without a license (Class A misdemeanor)
Jamal Christopher: Conspiracy Dealing in a schedule I controlled substance (Level 2 Felony), Dealing in a schedule I controlled substance (Level 2 Felony), Dealing in a schedule I controlled substance (Level 2 Felony), Dealing in cocaine (Level 3 Felony), Dealing in marijuana (Level 6 Felony), Carrying a handgun without a license (Class A misdemeanor)
Ricky L. Lockridge: Intimidation (Level 5 Felony), Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)
David Donald Moore: Domestic battery (Level 5 Felony)
Keenan James McDaniel: Theft of a firearm (Level 6 Felony), Carrying a handgun without a license (Class A misdemeanor)
Niki Reanae Fallowfield: Theft (Level 6 Felony)
Aaron Michael Conway: Domestic battery (Level 5 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony)
Jaylen Alexander Curlee: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)
Michael Paul Brown: Rape (Level 3 Felony), Criminal confinement (Level 5 Felony), Domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury (Level 6 Felony), Strangulation (Level 6 Felony)
Skyler R. Wright: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)
Michael Anthony Kinser: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)