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USI expanded the Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness Center now open

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USI expanded the Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness Center now open

AUGUST 28, 2024

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FOOTNOTE: The University of Southern Indiana debuted a $16 million expansion of its Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center (RFWC) on Tuesday, August 27, hosting a ribbon cutting and open house, featuring remarks from Steve Bridges, Interim President; Christine Waterman, USI Deaconess Clinic Clinical Practice Manager, Dr. Robin Sanabria, Director of Counseling and Psychological Services; and Sam Preston, Director of Public Safety.

Attendees were invited to explore the new office spaces for Recreation, Fitness and Wellness, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Public Safety, Religious Life, Student Wellness, USI Deaconess Clinic and University Strategic Communication.

Some of the features of the renovated facility include an expanded footprint for the USI Deaconess Clinic (formerly the University Health Center), including separate waiting areas for employees and students; a meditation room and new office space for Religious Life; technology upgrades and a storm-safe dispatch room for Public Safety; soundproof offices and expanded space for CAPS; a new photography studio with dedicated video editing and sound bays for University Strategic Communication; a Quiet Lounge; expanded game room; a new front desk for the Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness area; and more.

Two new entrances at the building’s north and south ends better accommodate the natural flow of campus pedestrian traffic.

“Our University community is thrilled to see the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center expansion come to life in the heart of campus,” says Bridges. “Consolidating a range of services in one location will provide students with the comprehensive care they need and deserve to thrive at USI and beyond.”

The 31,000-square-foot expansion and 10,000-square-feet of renovated space was funded through a 2019 legislative appropriation. The original building was constructed in 2001 and later expanded in 2009. In addition to the new areas, the building includes three multipurpose courts for basketball, volleyball, table tennis, and badminton; a strength and conditioning area with cardiovascular machines and free weight equipment; indoor walking/jogging track; a 33-foot-tall rock-climbing tower; group exercise rooms; showers and locker rooms.

FOOTNOTE: Founded in 1965, the University of Southern Indiana enrolls nearly 9,300 dual credit, undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students in more than 130 areas of study. A public higher education institution, located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, Indiana, USI offers programs through the College of Liberal Arts, Romain College of Business, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education and School of Graduate Studies. USI is a Carnegie Foundation Community Engaged University and offers continuing education and special programs to more than 15,000 participants annually through Outreach and Engagement. USI is online at www.usi.edu.

 

Gov. Holcomb to foster deeper global partnerships in Slovakia, Italy

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Gov. Holcomb to foster deeper global partnerships in Slovakia, Italy
Indiana targets growth in defense, mobility, and racing in partnership with the National Guard and economic development organizations

AUGUST 28, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb will depart on an international trip to Slovakia and Italy this week to further Indiana’s international relationships, cultivating defense and economic development opportunities in Europe.

“Indiana and Slovakia have a three-decade-long partnership that has only strengthened over the last mission-driven eight years,” Gov. Holcomb said. “I look forward to building upon our shared priorities in defense and honoring the sacred anniversary of when the Slovaks regained their freedom. As we travel on to Italy, we will likewise build upon Indiana’s front-row seat in the growth and innovation in the future of motorsports and life sciences.”

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Gov. Holcomb will travel to Slovakia tomorrow, Aug. 27, with Indiana Adjutant General Major General Dale Lyles to meet with Slovak government leaders and to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the 1944 Slovak National Uprising during World War II. The governor and adjutant general will attend the anniversary ceremonies in Banska Bystrica and participate in a wreath-laying ceremony. They will also visit with Hoosier soldiers and airmen representing the U.S. and Indiana in Slovakia.

“The Indiana National Guard and Slovak Republic’s purposeful and productive military partnership is three decades strong,” said Maj. Gen. Dale Lyles, the adjutant general of the Indiana National Guard. “Commemorating the 80th anniversary of one of Slovakia’s proudest moments alongside Gov. Holcomb is meaningful to the Hoosier soldiers and airmen representing our nation and state in Slovakia and demonstrates the enduring bond Indiana and Slovakia share.”

This marks Gov. Holcomb’s third visit to Slovakia, following economic development- and defense-focused trips in 2018 and 2022. The U.S. and Slovakia are NATO allies, and the Indiana National Guard shares a strong 30-year partnership with Slovakia through joint military training and security cooperation. In July 2024, the Indiana National Guard delivered F-16 fighter aircraft purchased by Slovakia.

Indiana and Slovakia also share a growing trade relationship, exchanging more than $1.14 million worth of goods between the two regions in 2023. Slovakia also hosts business facilities of three Hoosier companies: Berry Global Group, Eli Lilly & Company and Green Cubes Technology.

ITALY

On Saturday, Aug. 31, Gov. Holcomb will travel from Slovakia to Italy, joining representatives of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) to foster business, entrepreneurship, and motorsports partnerships between Indiana and Lombardy, Italy.

In Milan, the delegation will attend the 2024 Formula 1 Pirelli Gran Premio d’Italia race at the Autodromo Nationale Monza on Sep. 1, furthering opportunities to grow Indiana’s global racing leadership. Gov. Holcomb will meet with industry leaders, including representatives of Arrow McLaren Racing, Prema Racing, and Sparco.

Following the events focused on racing, the governor will meet with government officials, including U.S. Consul General to Milan Douglass Benning and Lombardy Region President Attilio Fontana, to discuss Indiana’s strong ties with Italy’s Lombardy region, which is known for its strengths in the automotive sector. The governor and the delegation will also meet with Lombardy region industry partners at a roundtable discussion hosted by President Fontana and travel to the headquarters of Dallara, which is the exclusive designer and manufacturer of chassis for the Verizon IndyCar Series and operates its only facility outside Italy in Speedway, Indiana, to view its on-site manufacturing and learn about its Dallara Academy, an educational and display center dedicated to innovation and talent development.

This will be the Governor’s second trip to Italy, following an automotive and motorsports economic development trip in 2018. Indiana is home to 35 Italian business facilities, which are largely focused on racing and the mobility supply chain, including companies like Dallara, Sirmax, Coram USA and OMR Automotive. Indiana and Italy also share a strong trade partnership, importing and exporting more than $5.16 billion worth of goods in 2023, with top products including chemicals, machinery, metals, transportation equipment and computer and electronic parts.

Indiana is home to more than 1,090 foreign-owned business establishments, representing more than 40 countries and territories. In 2023, foreign-owned companies committed to investing $20.49 billion to locate or expand operations in Indiana – a 182% increase from 2022 and 71% of the IEDC’s total committed capital investment in 2023 – and create approximately 8,500 new Hoosier jobs.

This marks Gov. Holcomb’s 25th international economic development trip as governor and his third and second trips to Slovakia and Italy, respectively. The cost of the governor’s travel is being paid through private donations to the Indiana Economic Development Foundation and the travel costs in Slovakia will be paid for by the Indiana National Guard.

Welp joins Vincennes University Foundation and VU Jasper Foundation

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JASPER, Ind. August 26, 2024 – The Vincennes University Foundation and the VU Jasper Foundation are excited to welcome the new Assistant Director of Special Projects and VUJ Advancement, Austin Welp.

Welp is passionate about philanthropy and ensuring students’ success in the communities the University serves.

VU Jasper Foundation President Dan Fritch said, “I am thrilled to welcome Austin to our team. His commitment and dedication to student success align perfectly with our mission. His new role will enhance our efforts to build strong relationships with alumni, donors and the community, ensuring the continued growth and success of the Jasper Campus.”

As assistant director, Welp will work to advance the University’s mission and ensure VU Jasper’s continued success in delivering high-quality education to Dubois County and surrounding communities.

VU Foundation Executive Director and Senior Director of VU Institutional Advancement Kristi Deetz said, “This new position came about because we recognized the benefit of being more intentional in our efforts to coordinate the outreach, fundraising and stewardship for both the VUJ and VU foundations. I am thankful to the boards of both foundations and to the VUJ Foundation President Dan Fritch for creating the vision of two foundations working for one purpose – to make a high-quality Vincennes University education accessible to future generations of students in the communities we serve in Southwest Indiana and beyond.”

Welp will serve predominantly at the Jasper Campus, helping to build relationships with individuals and corporations in support of students and institutional priorities.

VU Foundation Director of Development Leslie Kidwell said, “Having a coordinated effort in communicating with alumni and shared donors between the two foundations has become ever important. We are looking forward to Austin deepening relationships to foster additional support to the Jasper Campus and growing engagement of all who value and love Vincennes University.”

Welp obtained a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Indiana in 2021. Before joining VU, he worked for the YMCA. He resides in Dubois County and is a member of four community-based organizations, holding the position of president for two.

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DCS welcomes new class of scholars as part of child welfare recruitment effort

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DCS welcomes new class of scholars as part of child welfare recruitment effort

INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 27, 2024) – The Indiana Department of Child Services welcomed 19 students from four Indiana universities to its Bachelor of Social Work Scholars Program this month as part of an ongoing effort to recruit and train the next generation of child welfare professionals.

The BSW Scholars Program offers undergraduate students at participating Indiana education institutions the opportunity to receive financial assistance for their senior year of their Bachelor of Social Work degree while they learn in-depth course content about child welfare. Students can receive up to a full scholarship and a $4,000 stipend to help cover the costs of their education. Students do their senior practicum at a local DCS office and commit to work for DCS for a specified time period post-graduation.

Nearly 600 students have completed the program since its inception in 2006.

“DCS needs passionate, dedicated, knowledgeable people to show up every day for Hoosier children and families,” said DCS Director Eric Miller, MPA, MBA. “Our team members are our greatest asset, and there is no better investment we can make than in the education of the next generation of child welfare professionals.”

The BSW Scholars Program is available to students at Indiana University, Ball State, Indiana State and the University of Southern Indiana.

Since 2001, DCS also has provided scholarships to current employees pursuing their master’s degree in social work (MSW) through the MSW Scholars Program to enhance training and improve employee retention. DCS employees selected for the program receive a scholarship to complete course work that supports the development of advanced skills in child welfare practice and leadership. More than 450 employees have completed the program to date.

Seventy percent of individuals who have completed the MSW Scholars Program since 2015 remain with the agency.

“I’ve worked at DCS for almost 20 years because I’m passionate about helping children and families succeed,” said Sarah Sailors, chief deputy director and senior advisor. “The knowledge I gained from the MSW program has helped shape me into the person I am today. Programs like this help our agency serve families and children in the best way possible.”

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STATE SENATOR JIM TOMES SELECTED CCO 2024 “COMMUNITY SERVICE” AWARD WINNER

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INDIANA STATE SENATOR JIM TOMES SELECTED CCO 2024 “COMMUNITY SERVICE” AWARD WINNER

On AUGUST 27, 2024 Senator Tomes will receive The City-County Observer” “COMMUNITY SERVICES Award At The Annual Awards Luncheon on September 20 at Bally’s-Evansville

Jim Tomes has been the Indiana State senator for District 49, covering Posey and part of Vanderburgh Counties, since 2010. He currently serves as the Chair of the Veterans Affairs and Military Committee, is Ranking Member of Homeland Security and Transportation, and serves on Agriculture, Local Government, and Natural Resources.

During his tenure in the state senate, Tomes has been a champion for causes ranging from gun rights, to Right to Life, and removing pornography from school libraries.

Tomes is a member of the University of Southern Indiana Board of Advisors for the College of Nursing and Health Professionals. He is a Vietnam veteran and a member and former commander of VFW Post 6576.

The 2nd Amendment Patriots, which Tomes is the director of, was recognized as the National Rifle Association Grassroots Organization of the Year in 2000. He has also received the State Senate Certificate of Appreciation, Distinguished Hoosier Award, and was named a Kentucky Colonel in 2010.

Tomes and his wife, Margie, attend St. Wendel Catholic Church where he serves as the Eucharistic Minister.

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