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Work Begins On Expansion/Renovation Ff USI PAC

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The University of Southern Indiana has begun work on phase I of an eagerly-awaited two-phase expansion and renovation of its Physical Activities Center (PAC). The PAC serves as home to all of USI’s nationally-recognized Screaming Eagles athletic programs, including Men’s and Women’s Basketball and Volleyball, which are played in the facility. The PAC also includes classroom space for several high-impact academic programs, is used twice each year for University commencement ceremonies, hosts nationally-known speaker engagements and serves as a community emergency shelter when needed.

The PAC construction contract was awarded to Empire Contractors of Evansville in April and work began shortly after. As construction was getting under way, the University learned that the second phase of expansion and construction would be fully funded with an appropriation of $41 million approved by the Indiana General Assembly in the 2017-2019 biennial budget.

“This project is without a doubt a transformational moment for this campus, our students and the community,” said Steve Bridges, vice president for finance and administration at USI. “We are incredibly grateful for the support of our local legislators who are always such strong proponents for southwestern Indiana, and all of the state legislators and government officials who recognized the value of our request.”

The two-phase project, with a total price tag of around $66 million, will add more than 200,000 square feet of space to the facility, in addition to the renovations of existing space. “The current PAC has served this campus well since 1980 and remains strong structurally, but it’s tired both aesthetically and functionally,” said Bridges. “This project will dramatically improve the experience for everyone who utilizes the building and, in particular, the students and faculty who make that building their academic home on campus.” Funding comes from state appropriations as well as through the University’s repair and rehabilitation funds and special projects funding.

Highlights of phase I, which is expected to be completed fall of 2018, include construction of a new 4,300-seat basketball arena and a kinesiology and sport lab, the addition of a spirit store, improved concessions and updates to utility infrastructure. During phase I, the existing pool also is being removed and will be replaced with a new aquatic facility in the second phase of the project. The new arena will be constructed on the northwest side of the existing PAC, will be more visible from University Boulevard and campus and will feature an inviting and expanded lobby area for athletic and campus events.

“This project will have a tremendous positive impact on our entire program,” said Jon Mark Hall, director of Athletics. “Not only will we have a beautiful space for our basketball and women’s volleyball programs to compete, we’ll be adding much-needed locker room, athletic training and conditioning space for all of our programs. Many of our student-athletes are Kinesiology and Sport majors, and the additional classroom and academic space will offer them, and all students in Kinesiology and Sport, the hands-on experience they’ll need in the workforce.”

Included in the project are a new Human Performance Laboratory and an Instructional Performance Center, both state-of-the-art laboratory facilities that will allow students to learn the latest fitness and performance testing techniques; allow faculty to conduct research and testing; and provide a venue for community service in exercise science that may include programs related to disease prevention, optimal performance and injury prevention. “Kinesiology and Sport is one of the fastest growing departments at USI, and the PAC expansion will provide a much-needed, designated facility to teach, conduct research and provide service to faculty, students and the local community,” said Zane Mitchell, dean of USI’s Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education.

Phase II

Work on phase two of PAC renovation and expansion is anticipated to begin in spring 2019, once phase I is complete and state funding has been released for the project.

During phase II, additional seating will be added to the arena, bringing total seating capacity to more than 4,800. Additional highlights of phase II include renovation of the existing PAC facility, the addition of a competitive-level swimming pool and diving well on the north side of the Recreation Fitness and Wellness Center, collaborative group learning space with enhanced technological abilities, instructional space for high-demand academic programs, and new and renovated space for faculty and staff.

Hall is eagerly anticipating the completion of the project. “Our coaches recruit the finest prospective student-athletes every day and to have an academic and athletic facility like this that they can call home will be a major factor in attracting new talent,” he said. “This will be a building that our entire University community will be proud of.”

Phase II of PAC renovation and expansion is expected to take from 18 to 21 months to complete. A topping-off ceremony during phase I is anticipated in fall 2017, if the project remains on schedule.

 

Gilda’s Club Evansville to Host Tri-State Cancer Survivor Day

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The Celebration Includes a Trail of Hope with Tiki Torches to Inspire Others

Gilda’s Club Evansville is hosting Tri-State Survivor Day on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at the Eykamp Scout Center, located at 3501 E. Lloyd Expressway, Evansville from 1:00-4:00pm. The celebration of hope is for all cancer survivors in the tri-state area and their tribes, meaning their family and friends who support them.

If cancer has knocked on your door, you know how important it is to have a ‘tribe’ of loved ones that walk with you every step of your journey. This event will celebrate survivors and all those that support them with an afternoon of Survivor themed activities, mega prizes and more.

“Survivors and their loved ones inspire us every say with their courage and their strength,” Melanie Atwood, Executive Director, exclaimed. “June 4 will be a day to celebrate them and surround them with a community of support.”

The celebration will include a trail of hope, which will have tiki torches lining the way to inspire others. Tiki torches are available for purchase for $20, and the torch will include the cancer survivor’s first name, type of cancer and years since diagnosis. The tiki torch is yours to keep after the event. Deadline to reserve a tiki torch is May 19th, and you can do so by contacting the Gilda’s Club at 812-402-8667 or angie@gcevv.org. Survivor themed t-shirts are also available for purchase at www.sellmytees.com/gildasclub, but these too must be ordered by May 19th to have them available for the celebration.

For more information, call 812-402-8667. To register online, visit http://www.gcevv.org/survivor-day/.

About Gilda’s Club Evansville:
Gilda’s Club Evansville is a free cancer support community for anyone living with cancer and their families and friends.  Gilda’s Club recognizes that social and emotional support is as essential as medical care when cancer is in the family and offers a variety of workshops, classes, groups and activities in a non-residential, home-like setting.

 

Bueltel elected USI SGA president for 2017-18

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Katelyn Bueltel, a junior business administration major from Newburgh, Indiana, will serve as the University of Southern Indiana Student Government Association (SGA) president for the 2017-18 school year. She succeeds spring 2017 president Christina Lutes.

Bueltel served as a representative for the Romain College of Business prior to her election. She is a member of Student Ambassadors, AMIGOs, Student Alumni Association, Southern Indiana Dance Marathon and Gamma Phi Beta.

As president, Bueltel plans to focus on student representation and outreach, as well as continue SGA’s efforts towards changing the finals schedule and graduation stoles.

“I look forward to the upcoming school year to show the strong passion I have for the USI campus and community,” said Bueltel. “We have an outstanding SGA team that is ready to represent students and prepared to take on this year’s challenges.

Bueltel is a recipient of the Sherrianne Standley University Service Scholarship and the Provost Top Student Leader Award. She has two older siblings who are USI alumni: Brett and Alexa, who served as SGA president for the 2015-16 school year.

Howerton named All-GLVC

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University of Southern Indiana Women’s Golf junior Taylor Howerton (Evansville, Indiana) was named to the All-Great Lakes Valley Conference team Tuesday, in an announcement by the league office.

Howerton led the Screaming Eagles with an average of 77.52 strokes per round. She had eight top-ten finishes on the year, with a best of second at the Maryville Fall Invitational. She has placed in the top-ten in each of the last five tournaments.

Her low round of the year is 72, and she has 10 of the Eagles’ 17 lowest rounds of the year.

She helped lead the Eagles to nine top-five finishes this year, including a win at the Maryville Fall Invitational.

USI is currently competing at the NCAA II East Super Regional at Glenmoor Country Club in Canton, Ohio, where they will wrap up play Wednesday.

Adopt A Pet

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Tate is a 1 ½-yr-old male brown tabby cat! He spent several weeks in foster care learning to be more confident & less shy. Now, he lives in the Cageless Cat Lounge and he’s a whole new man! Make Tate part of your family for only $30. This includes his neuter, microchip, vaccines, and more. Contact the Vanderburgh Humane Society at (812) 426-2563 Tuesday-Saturday 12-6 for adoption details!

Adopt A Pet

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Frannie is a 10-year-old female longhaired gray tabby. She’s such a beautiful girl! As kitten season approaches, she’ll likely get overlooked for all those younger felines. But she doesn’t deserve a home any less – she’s only halfway through her life! Her adoption fee is discounted to $15 right now! Contact the Vanderburgh Humane Society at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!

This Week at USI

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Wednesday, May 10

Summer 2017 Sessions

Summer I 2017 will start on Wednesday, May 10 and run through Friday, June 9. Summer II 2017 will start on Monday, June 12 and run through Friday, July 14. Summer III 2017 will start on Monday, July 17 and run through Friday, August 11.
7:30 p.m. Friday, May 12

Free screening of “The Ghastly Love of Johnny X”

The University of Southern Indiana Film Studies department will host a free, public screening of The Ghastly Love of Johnny X at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 12 in Forum I located in the Wright Adminstration Building on the USI campus. The film, directed by Paul Bunnell, is the last feature film show on 35mm film stock and will be shown on a theatrical projector.
Noon Saturday, May 20

BIZCOM semi-final presentations to feature 8 startup pitches

The semi-finals of the Eagle Innovation Business Model Competition (BIZCOM) will be held at noon Saturday, May 20 in the Griffin Center on the USI campus. BIZCOM is designed to solicit innovative business ideas from the greater USI community and connect those ideas to teams, mentors, and resources to develop the business model. 8 teams will present at the semi-final in the hopes to move on to the finals and a chance at up to $12,000 in funding for their idea. For more information, visit the BIZCOM website contact Jason Salstrom, technology commercialization manager, at jsalstrom@usi.edu.
Registration Open – June 5-9

USI, SWI-AHEC partner with EVSC for Public Health Camp

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation’s Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center (SICTC), in collaboration with Southwest Indiana Area Health Education Center (SWI-AHEC), is hosting a one-week summer public health camp, Go Viral: Be a Disease Detective. The camp is for students currently in the seventh and eighth grades in Gibson, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh and Warrick counties who are interested in exploring epidemiology and careers in public health. Read More
Throughout the Summer:

Registration open for USI summer camps

Registration is now open for a variety of camps offered this summer through the University of Southern Indiana. The camps each have a different focus, and range from engineering and other STEM-related themes to sports and general enrichment. Here is a sampling of the offerings available for summer 2017. Visit USI.edu/summer for the full listing of camps. Read More

 

MercyMe At the Ford Center

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MercyMe

With Special Guests Unspoken & Ryan Stevenson

FORD CENTER- OCTOBER 12

Tickets Go On Sale Friday, May 12 at 10 AM

Since their debut in 2001, GRAMMY® nominated, multiple American Music Award and Dove Award winners MercyMe

have sold more than 9 million units in CD, single and DVD sales, garnered more than 28 No. 1 multi-format Christian radio singles and four

consecutive mainstream radio hits with “I Can Only Imagine,” (No. 4 AC/Top 25 on Top 40/Hot AC), “Here With Me” (No. 4 AC), “Homesick”

(Top 10 AC) and “So Long Self.” Their radio success has continued with recent singles “Flawless” (No. 1 for 15 weeks) and “Greater” (No. 1

for 16 weeks), landing them the Top Christian Airplay Artist spot on Billboard’s 2015 Year End charts. MercyMe made history in 2014 as “I

Can Only Imagine” surpassed 2 million digital downloads, making it the first song in Christian music to go platinum and double-platinum in

the digital domain. In 2009, Billboard named MercyMe’s “Word Of God Speak” the No. 1 Song of The Decade and the group the No. 1 Artist

of the Decade in both the Christian Songs and Christian AC Songs categories, recognizing them as one of the industry’s most notable talents.

They have sold out venues throughout the US and Canada, including Radio City Music Hall, and have appeared on the Macy’s Thanksgiving

Day Parade, The Today Show, CBS This Morning, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, FOX New Channel’s FOX & Friends, CNN, ABC News and in

the pages of Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, USA Today and more. Their last project MercyMe, It’s Christmas! (2015) debuted

at No. 1 on Billboard’s Holiday Albums chart and became an instant Christmas classic. MercyMe’s eighth studio album, Welcome To The

New, garnered two GRAMMY® nods, four radio hits and continues to be a top selling title. LIFER, their latest chart-topping album, is

available now.

LST 325 History Program

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Vanderburgh County Commissioners May 9, 2017 Meeting Agenda

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AGENDA

Vanderburgh County

Board of Commissioners

May 9, 2017

3:00 pm, Room 301

  1. Vanderburgh County Commissioners May 9, 2017 Meeting Agenda