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11 Named As Semifinalists For Rucker’s Spot On Supreme Court

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11 Named As Semifinalists For Rucker’s Spot On Supreme Court

 (Rep. Thomas W. Washburn, Old National Bancorp., Evansville Is A Finalist)

The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission has cut the number of people still in contention to become a Supreme Court justice from 20 to 11.

The commission announced the names of the semifinalists Wednesday afternoon for the upcoming vacancy on the Indiana Supreme Court. Justice Robert Rucker will retire from the court May 12 after 17 years on that court, and 26 overall as an appellate judge.

The semifinalists are:

• Clark Superior Judge Vicki L. Carmichael, Jeffersonville
• Morgan Superior Judge Peter R. Foley, Martinsville
• Wabash Superior Judge Christopher M. Goff, Wabash
• Floyd Superior Judge Maria D. Granger, New Albany
• Elizabeth C. Green, partner, Riley Bennett Egloff, Indianapolis
• Leslie C. Henderzahs, partner, Church Church Hittle & Antrim PC, Fishers
• St. Joseph Superior Judge Steven L. Hostetler, South Bend
• Boone Superior Judge Matthew C. Kincaid, Lebanon
• William N. Riley, partner, Riley Williams & Piatt LLC, Indianapolis
• Peter J. Rusthoven, partner, Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Indianapolis
• Rep. Thomas W. Washburne, Old National Bancorp., Evansville

The second round of interviews will be April 17-19. The commission will then select three names to be sent to Gov. Eric Holcomb for his selection.

5 for $25 Deals on Sale for UE Baseball and Softball

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Promotion is a great deal to see numerous opponents

With University of Evansville baseball and softball in full swing, a special ticket deal has been announced for each sport.

For just $25, you receive tickets to five games against the top competition the squads will be playing in 2017.  Along with your tickets, you will also get a free Purple Aces t-shirt.

The baseball promotion includes one any five games from the following series: USI (April 5), Indiana State (April 7-9), Northern Illinois (April 21-23), Missouri State (April 28-30) and Dallas Baptist (May 18-20).  The series against NIU includes Alumni Day and the DBU series features Senior Day.

On the softball side, the series include: Austin Peay (April 5), UT Martin (April 11), Southern Illinois (April 19), Indiana State (April 22-23) and Illinois State (April 29-30).  The series versus the Sycamores includes Alumni Day while Senior Day is part of the weekend against the Redbirds.

Fans can pick exactly which games and series they choose to attend.  This season is also the first where beer is available at the concession stand.

To purchase your package or for more information, contact 812-488-ACES or email UE Assistant AD for Ticket Operations Scott Peace at sp166@evansville.edu.

U E Softball – Beth Csukas Recognition Sunday

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Sunday will also mark a special recognition for former UE softball/women’s soccer player Beth Csukas, who is also an Evansville firefighter.  In January of 2016, she was severely injured in a car accident and has made unbelievable progress in her recovery.  On Sunday, March 26 at 11:45 a.m., Csukas will be presented with the MVC Most Courageous Award prior to the Aces softball game versus Bradley.  With Csukas being a firefighter, UE Athletics has designated Sunday’s contest as “First Responder Day” and all first responders, current and former, full-time and volunteer, will be admitted to the game free.  We have also worked it out with the Evansville Fire Department to have at least two trucks on hand at the game.

Adopt A Pet

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Meet Jennifer Hamiston, a 2-month-old female potbellied pig! She is NOT a mini-pig; she will grow for up to 4 years and be at least 60-70 lbs.! She must go to a home outside Evansville city limits. Contact the Vanderburgh Humane Society at (812) 426-2563 or adoptions@vhslifesaver.org for details about fees and qualifications for adopting Jennifer!

 

Dr. Bucshon’s Statement on Governor Holcomb’s Letter on AHCA

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(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb and seven other governors sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan today in support of the American Health Care Act. The governors cited the flexibility granted to states to cover their unique Medicaid populations and the Patient and State Stability Fund, which will help states stabilize insurance markets and cover vulnerable patients.

Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. released the following statement regarding the letter:

“The American Health Care Act provides states the type of flexibility within Medicaid that conservatives have championed for years,” said Bucshon. “This legislation operates on the premise that states like Indiana are better equipped to make decisions regarding their unique patient populations than unelected bureaucrats in Washington, D.C. Additionally, the Patient and State Flexibility Fund will provide significant funding to help states stabilize the insurance markets and lower costs for patients. I’m happy to see Governor Holcomb support this common-sense bill.”

The letter can be found here: https://twitter.com/RepLarryBucshon/status/845017469072814080.
Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. is a physician and Republican member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee serving his third term representing Indiana’s 8th Congressional district. The 8th District of Indiana includes all or parts of Clay, Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Gibson, Greene, Knox, Martin, Owen, Parke, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Sullivan, Vanderburgh, Vermillion, Vigo, and Warrick countie

Air Quality Forecast For Region

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Air quality forecasts for Evansville and Vanderburgh County are provided as a public service.  They are best estimates of predicted pollution levels that can be used as a guide so people can modify their activities and reduce their exposure to air quality conditions that may affect their health.  The forecasts are routinely made available at least a day in advance, and are posted by 10:30 AM Evansville time on Monday (for Tuesday through Thursday) and Thursday (for Friday through Monday).  When atmospheric conditions are uncertain or favor pollution levels above the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, forecasts are made on a daily basis.

Ozone forecasts are available from mid-April through September 30th.  Fine particulate (PM2.5) forecasts are available year round.

Friday

March 24

 Saturday
March 25		 Sunday
March 26		 Monday
March 27		 Tuesday
March 28
Fine Particulate
(0-23 CST avg)
Air Quality Index		 good good good good good
Ozone
Air Quality Index		 NA* NA* NA* NA* NA*
Ozone
(peak 8-hr avg)
(expected)		 NA* NA* NA* NA* NA*

* Not Available and/or Conditions Uncertain.

Air Quality Action Days

Ozone Alerts are issued by the Evansville EPA when maximum ozone readings averaged over a period of eight hours are forecasted to reach 71 parts per billion (ppb), or unhealthy for sensitive groups on the USEPA Air Quality Index scale.

Particulate Alerts are issued by the Evansville EPA when PM2.5 readings averaged over the period of midnight to midnight are forecasted to reach 35 micrograms per meter cubed (µg/m3).

Current conditions of OZONE and FINE PARTICULATE MATTER are available in near real-time on the Indiana Department of Environment Management’s website.

National and regional maps of current conditions are available through USEPA AIRNow.

Hoosiers Post Strong Results at NCAA Championships

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The No. 4-ranked Indiana University men’ swimming and diving team had a successful prelim session at the 2017 NCAA Championships at the IU Natatorium on Thursday morning in Indianapolis, Ind.

 

200 Freestyle Relay

In the 200 freestyle relay prelims, the IU team of Ali Khalafalla, Blake Pieroni, Sam Lorentz and Josh Romany set the school record, qualifying sixth overall for the Championship Final with a time of 1:16.53.

 

500 Freestyle

Marwan Elkamash had a terrific swim in the prelims of the 500 freestyle, setting the Indiana school record with a time of 4:11.84. Elkamash will be the No. 6 seed for Thursday night’s Championship Final.

 

200 IM

In the 200 IM prelims, Vini Lanza qualified for the Consolation Final with a time of 1:42.44, earning the No. 12 seed. Lanza’s mark is the third-best time in school history.

 

Ian Finnerty placed 25th overall with a time of 1:44.61, while Mohamed Samy took 33rd with a mark of 1:45.62.

 

50 Freestyle

Ali Khalafalla had a great swim in the 50 freestyle prelims, placing 11th to earn a spot in the Consolation Final of the event with a time of 19.13. Khalafalla’s mark is the third-best time in school history.

 

Blake Pieroni had an excellent effort in the prelims, touching in a personal-best time of 19.39 that ranks him as the second-best performer in the event at IU. Pieroni, who entered as the No. 43 seed, improved by 20 places, taking 23rd overall. Anze Tavcar placed 51st in the event with a time of 20.45.

 

400 Medley Relay

In the 400 medley relay, IU’s team of Bob Glover, Ian Finnerty, Vini Lanza and Blake Pieroni qualified third overall for the Championship Final with a time of 3:03.84.

 

On the leadoff 100 backstroke leg, Glover set a personal-best with his split of 45.86. With his mark, Glover ranks as the fourth-best performer in the event in school history.

 

1-Meter Dive

IU had a great showing in the 1-meter dive prelims, as both James Connor and Michael Hixon qualified for Thursday night’s Championship Final. Connor qualified third overall with a score of 396.30, while Hixon qualified fifth with a total of 384.70.

 

Cody Coldren finished 26th overall with a score of 302.15.

 

The No. 4 Indiana Hoosiers will continue competition at the 2017 NCAA Championships on Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. ET with the finals of the 200 freestyle relay, 500 freestyle, 200 IM, 50 freestyle, 400 medley relay and 1-meter dive.

 

Be sure to keep up with all the latest news on the Indiana women’s swimming and diving teams on social media – Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

 

200 Freestyle Relay

Ali Khalafalla, Blake Pieroni, Sam Lorentz, Josh Romany – 1:16.53 (School Record – Championship Final)

 

500 Freestyle

Marwan Elkamash – 4:11.84 (School Record – Championship Final)

 

200 IM

Vini Lanza – 1:42.44 (Consolation Final)

  1. Ian Finnerty – 1:44.61
  2. Mohamed Samy – 1:45.62

 

50 Freestyle

Ali Khalafalla – 19.13 (Consolation Final)

  1. Blake Pieroni – 19.39
  2. Anze Tavcar – 20.45

 

400 Medley Relay

Bob Glover, Ian Finnerty, Vini Lanza, Blake Pieroni – 3:03.84 (Championship Final)

 

1-Meter Dive

James Connor – 396.30 (Championship Final)

Michael Hixon – 384.70 (Championship Final)

  1. Cody Coldren – 302.15

 

USI’s Health Informatics and Information Management degree approved

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At its regular meeting on March 9, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education approved a new degree program, a Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics and Information Management (HIIM) to be housed within USI’s College of Nursing and Health Professions.

The new program, which will begin in the Fall 2017 semester, will provide students with specialized training in using information technology to support effective health care administration and innovative health care services delivery in a variety of work settings across an array of environments.

“Today’s health care industry is constantly evolving, and all signs point to a need for more Health IT professionals,” said Dr. Ann White, dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions. “Our new Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics and Information Management degree will provide students with a competency-based education to meet the labor market demand in the community, region and state.”

On a national level, employment of health information technicians alone is expected to grow 15 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development’s Strategic Research and Development Division states, “the employment of medical records and health Information technicians is projected to grow 23 percent in Indiana, 12 percent in Illinois, and 25 percent in Kentucky.”

“It is very exciting to launch this new degree program,” said Dr. Gabriela Mustata Wilson, associate professor of Health Informatics. “By studying health information and information management at USI, students will acquire a versatile, yet focused, skill set incorporating clinical, information technology, leadership and management skills to enter the workforce or prepare for graduate work either at USI or elsewhere.”

The Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics and Information Management program is designed for a broad range of students, including those who have just graduated from high school or adult learners who want to return to school and complete their bachelor’s degree. Transfer programs from two-year campuses are being developed, so learners can begin their education at local community colleges and then transfer to USI to complete their bachelor’s degree. In addition to traditional students, many students with IT or health care preparation at the associate level, such as associate degree-prepared nurses or Health Information Management professionals, can complete the Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics and Information Management program.

Wilson said the program will offer an intentionally-designed curriculum with internships and other learning activities focusing on information systems, informatics principles and information technology as applied to the continuum of health care delivery. Students will conduct real-life, hands-on studies that will involve system modeling, workflow analysis, service innovations and project implementation provided by regional hospitals, clinical centers and other health care organizations. Most of the courses in the new curriculum will be offered in two formats: traditional classroom-based and online.

Plans are set for a Health Informatics and Information Management (HIIM) scholarship, funded by Wilson and her family. The Gabriela, Brian and Michael Wilson Health Informatics and Information Management Scholarship has been established as a renewable, three-year scholarship, with preference given to female applicants with a minimum, cumulative 3.5 GPA. Additional scholarship criteria and application information are forthcoming.

More information about the new Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics and Information Management degree is at USI.edu/health/health-informatics-and-information-management-program/.

HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE

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Assembly Worker
Kimball International  30 reviews – Santa Claus, IN
High Level Statement of the Role: The Assembly/Disassembly worker is responsible for assembling and disassembling products to specifications. Roles and
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Machine Operator
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Able to read a tape measure to 1/64″. Able to lift parts from floor to operation level frequently. The machine operator is responsible for the machining of…
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Game Master
Breakout Operations LLC – Evansville, IN
Good grasp of technology – basic computer skills, email, etc.…. Need to be able to lift up to 30 lbs., reach, squat, kneel, and climb a ladder….
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Assistant Director/ Residential Coordinator
University of Evansville  13 reviews – Evansville, IN
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products is necessary. This is a twelve month, full time appointment with full university benefits….
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Internet Representative
Kenny Kent Toyota Lexus – Evansville, IN
Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent required. Strong computer & phone skills (E-Leads, Reports, Internet, MS Outlook, CRM)….
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Social Media Strategist
Melwood Global – Bethesda, MD
Bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field (or, if not, tell us why your degree brings unique value to this job)….
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Marketing Project Manager
Q Services, LLC – Evansville, IN
Bachelor’sDegree, preferably in marketing or communications 2+ yearsexperience in Marketing or Project Management preferred Demonstratedexperience in a project…
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Outside Sales Professional
Rollins  47 reviews – Evansville, IN
HIRING NOW! FIRST-YEAR EARNINGS OPPORTUNITY of $50,000 – $60,000+ COMPANY CAR A STABLE CAREER with a ROCK-SOLID COMPANY FINANCIAL and CAREER ADVANCEMENT
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Director of IT
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Bachelors Degree in Computer Technology preferred. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals….
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Dispatchers reminding drivers of Indiana law requiring them to move cars from roadway after property damage crashes

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In an effort to reduce the number of secondary crashes on Indiana roadways, law makers passed Indiana Code 9-26-1-1.2. The law, which went into effect on July of 2016, established guidelines for drivers who have been involved in a property damage crash. Under the law, divers must move their vehicles from the roadway as soon as safely possible. Crashes that result in injury, death, or entrapment are exempt from the law. Drivers who call 911 are being reminded of the law and are being instructed to move their vehicles if the law applies to their situation. Failure to move your vehicle is a Class C Infraction that could result in a citation.
In accordance with this law, drivers who call Evansville- Vanderburgh County Central Dispatch are being instructed to move their vehicles from the roadway.
Here are a list of tips on what you should do if you are involved in an accident:
Call 911 and report the accident
Move your vehicle as soon as is safe to do so
Document the damage by taking pictures (use insurance company phone app if available)

 

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