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UE Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Review Class Planned

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The University of Evansville College of Engineering and Computer Science has announced dates for the annual review and preparation course for those planning to take the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam.

All classes will be held Thursday evenings, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Koch Center for Engineering and Science building on the UE campus. Classes are divided into relevance per discipline. Fees are adjusted accordingly.

  • Civil engineering candidates will attend from October 5 through February 1.
  • Mechanical engineering and other disciplines candidates will attend from October 5 through November 30.
  • Electrical and computer engineering candidates will attend October 26 through November 30.

Registration forms and payment must be returned by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, October 2. On-campus registrations should be returned to Room 250 in the Koch Center for Engineering and Science at UE.

Community members may obtain registration information by contacting Kimberly Higgins via e-mail at kh209@evansville.edu or phone at 812-488-2651. Early registration is encouraged as space is limited.

This Week at USI

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11 a.m. Thursday, September 7

USI Board of Trustees to hold meeting

The University of Southern Indiana Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 7 in the Griffin Center Great Hall. Documents for the meeting can be found on the USI website at USI.edu/trustee.

Closing reception 2 p.m. Sunday, September 10

Art exhibition to feature collegiate art faculties from across the Tri-State

The University of Southern Indiana McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries will display 100 Miles: Art by Regional Collegiate Art Faculties through September 10, 2017. A closing reception for the participating artists and designers will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 10. The reception is free and open to the public. Read More

Registration open; Race held on Saturday, September 30

Romain Suburu USI Doggie Dash 3K and 5K

The inaugural Romain Suburu USI Doggie Dash will be held on Saturday, September 30 on the USI campus. The 3K and 5K races will allow whole families (including the four-legged children) an opportunity to walk and run on the beautiful University of Southern Indiana campus. A portion of the proceeds from the Doggie Dash will be used to offer programming and provide professional development opportunities for student clubs within USI’s Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education. Another portion of the proceeds will be given to It Takes A Village Pet Rescue. For more information, and to register, visit the Doggie Dash page on the USI website at USI.edu/running/doggie-dash/​.

 

Registration open now; March to be held Saturday, November 4

Registration now open for 16th annual Norwegian Foot March

The 16th annual Norwegian Foot March will take participants 18.6 miles through the rolling hills of Evansville’s west side. Carrying a 25-pound rucksack, participants will begin and end at the University of Southern Indiana, working to make it back to the finish line in under four and a half hours. It’s an experience unlike any other, happening Saturday, November 4, 2017. Registration is currently open for the 16th annual Norwegian Foot March. ROTC cadets, Soldiers and veterans, as well as civilians, may register individually or as part of a four-member team. Registration can be completed online or by calling USI Outreach and Engagement at 812-464-1989. Read More

 

Governor Holcomb’s Public Schedule for September 6 – 15

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Below find Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb’s public schedule for September 6 – 15, 2017. The corrected dates are highlighted.

September 6, 2017 – Indiana Fallen Firefighters Memorial

WHO:              Gov. Holcomb

 

WHAT:            Indiana Fallen Firefighters Memorial

 

WHEN:            11 a.m. ET

 

WHERE:          The Indiana Law Enforcement and Firefighters Memorial

Outside the Statehouse at Senate St. and Ohio St.

 

September 6, 2017 – Sudsy Pups Dog Wash Fundraiser and Red Carpet

WHO:              First Lady Janet Holcomb

First Dog Henry Holcomb

 

WHAT:            Sudsy Pups Dog Wash Fundraiser and Red Carpet benefitting the Indianapolis Animal Care Services

Red carpet event featuring Indianapolis’s high-profile pets and their owners with First Dog Henry as the guest of honor

More information can be found at this link

 

WHEN:           10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET with First Lady and First Dog’s arrival and red carpet event beginning at 12 p.m.

 

WHERE:          Indianapolis City Market West Plaza

W Market St.

Indianapolis, IN 46204

 

September 7 – 15, 2017

Gov. Holcomb will be in Japan from Sept. 7 to Sept. 15. Visit this link for more information.

 

Rep. Messer Issues Statement on DACA

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U.S. Rep. Luke Messer (IN-06) issued the following statement today following President Trump’s announcement to phase out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program:

“Hoosiers want us to follow the Constitution and uphold our immigration laws. President Trump’s decision today is a step toward finally addressing illegal immigration in our country,” Messer said. “Let’s remember, President Obama’s decision to unilaterally rewrite our laws was illegal. Now, Congress has its chance to pass legislation that secures our border, restores rule of law and delivers on our promises to the American people. The details of any legislation addressing DACA’s phase out will matter, and I am eager to get to work on a solution.”

 

AG Hill: CDC asks State to alter data on link between needle exchange and increased drug use

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Attorney General Curtis Hill has issued a statement regarding a letter in which federal officials asked the State of Indiana to alter data pertaining to results of a “syringe exchange program” undertaken in Scott County, Indiana, in 2015. The letter comes from officials with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The final 2016 report of the Governor’s Task Force on Drug Enforcement, Treatment and Prevention determined that drug users receiving clean needles through the “syringe exchange program” reported injecting themselves with drugs more often after the start of the program – from five times a day, on average, to nine times a day. The data from the 2016 report has been cited as evidence of the increase of drug use resulting from implementation of the “syringe exchange program.” CDC officials have asked the Drug Enforcement, Treatment and Prevention Commission (formerly the Governor’s Task Force) to now change the report so that it does not describe an increase in drug use.

Attorney General Hill stated:

“I find incredible the notion that federal officials would ask a state commission to alter or delete statistical findings that do not support the pro-needle-exchange narrative propagated by the CDC. Well-meaning people can disagree on the merits of handing out needles to addicts; however, citizens deserve an honest debate rather than manipulation of facts.”

Hill acknowledged media reports that CDC officials have advised state and local officials not to collect too much data in relation to needle distribution lest they confuse the public with facts.

“Of all agencies, the CDC should prefer objective science and the collection of more data rather than less. The CDC’s credibility will become strained if it insists on changing data anytime the facts do not support predetermined policy agendas. The data generated should speak for itself. Rather than busying itself seeking to change data to conform to a particular narrative, the CDC should focus greater energy on the all-important data point related to the rise of opioid-related deaths.”

“More and more Hoosiers are dying from opioid abuse every day. Passing out needles does nothing to stop that.”

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Rohleder paces women’s golf in opener

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Freshman took 19th in first tournament

 Freshman Sophia Rohleder carded a 77 in the final round of the Roseann Schwartz Invitational to finish in 19th place at Mill Creek Park Golf Course.

After an opening-round tally of 82, the Evansville product improved by five strokes to finish with a 159 for the event, taking 19th place.

Fellow newcomer Minka Gill saw her score jump by eight strokes on Tuesday.  Gill notched an 86 in the first round of action, but fired off a 78 in the final round to tie for 34th with a 164.  Giulia Mallmann matched that total with identical rounds of 82.

Next up was Maria Pickens.  She also saw an improvement in day two.  Pickens followed up Monday’s 86 with a score of 82.  Her total of 168 tied her for 43rd.  Lexie Sollman was next up with a 171.

Madison Chaney came home in a tie for 43rd as an individual with her rounds finishing at 83 and 85.  Carly Waggoner was tied with Sollman for 49th with a 171.  Waggoner shot an 84 on Tuesday.

Marshall University extended its lead to take the team championship.  The Thundering Herd notched a 608 after totaling a team score of 298 in the last round.  They finished 12 ahead of Akron.  The Purple Aces remained in 8th spot, finishing with a 655.

Cleveland State’s Madison Butler was the medalist.  Her 149 came in two strokes ahead of her nearest competition.

The next action for the Aces will be on Sept. 18-19 at the Ball State Cardinal Classic in Yorktown, Ind.

 

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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 Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.

Jessica B. Faver: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

Adam G. Bradley: Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Theft (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of marijuana (Class A misdemeanor)

Brittney L. Jackson: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

Terri L. Frazier: Assisting a criminal (Level 6 Felony)

EPD ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD REPORT

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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

Henderson Shelter Assists Texas Facilities Overwhelmed by Harvey

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Henderson Shelter Assists Texas Facilities Overwhelmed by Harvey

SEPTEMBER 4TH, 2017 Chris Cerenelli CHRIS CERENELLI HENDERSON, KENTUCKY

 

Far from the flood-ravaged neighborhoods of south Texas sits New Hope Animal Shelter in Henderson.

Another stop along the way for dogs searching for a forever home…but a step off the beaten path for some.

Paula Hawkins and her staff are helping a shelter in Abilene, Texas overwhelmed with animals displaced by Hurricane Harvey.

“These shelters already had animals at their place, so they’re asking us to reach out and help take all those animals to make room for the flood victims’ pets,” says Hawkins.

Of the 10 dogs that came in from the Abilene shelter, three have already been adopted out, and the staff at New Hope says they’ll soon be opening their door to more in the coming weeks.

“They’re processing so many homeless animals that’ve been rescued from the flood,” Hawkins said.

It’s a lot of extra work, but the staff at New Hope says they’re prepared to take care of every dog and cat that comes in to their shelter.

“We have our own dogs and cats here that are in trouble sometimes so we’re not going to push them away,” Hawkins said. “We’re going to continue to serve them and get our dogs adopted the same way because they’re just as important.”

In the meantime, the dogs that will soon be coming to Henderson will be looking forward to a second chance they might not otherwise have gotten if they hadn’t been rescued hundreds of miles away.

A website will soon be set up with a database to help those dogs finish a long, scary, and uncertain journey.

“They want to keep them as close to home as possible so they can be reunited with their owners,” says Hawkins.

For information on how to volunteer with New Hope or if you’re interested in adopting, CLICK HERE.

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