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Lecture series gives USI students global perspective on issues

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Three lectures by University of Southern Indiana professors will take place October 7, October 28 and November 5 as part of the University’s Global Salon Series.

The Global Salon Series is comprised of lectures from USI faculty and community figures that focus on current global issues. The series provides students with a richer understanding of international relations, while giving USI faculty the opportunity to share their current research with the public.

The series began in fall 2011, and consists of about three to four lectures each semester. The series gets its name from the 17th century definition of a salon: a gathering where people come together to discuss and share knowledge of the social, cultural, political and philosophical ideas of the time. The series is organized by Ellen Topper, instructor in humanities and international studies and Dr. Daniel Bauer, assistant professor of anthropology.

Dr. Marco Lara Gracia, assistant professor of engineering, will kick off the series at noon October 7, with his presentation on the Panama Canal in University Center East Room 2207.

Dr. Matt Hanka, assistant professor of political science, will give a lecture on the 70th anniversary of the United Nations at noon October 28 in University Center East Room 2028. His lecture will focus on how the United Nations has addressed such international issues as global health, poverty and gender inequality.

Michael Aakhus, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and professor of art, will give a presentation at 1:30 p.m. November 5 in Kleymeyer Hall in the Liberal Arts Center.

“This Global Salon Series opens up a window to the world for the USI community,” Hanka said.  “Every effort we can make to expose students to major international issues, problems, trends and ideas helps prepare students to be productive global citizens.”

For more information contact Dr. Daniel Bauer at 812-465-7065 or debauer@usi.edu.

VCSO visits USI Wellness Fair and Junior Achievement Career Exploration Day

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The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office visited the University of Southern Indiana Wellness Fair and the Junior Achievement Public Education Foundation Career Exploration Day on Wednesday, September, 2015.

The USI Health and Wellness Fair featured dozens of displays and presentations from area businesses and non-profit groups. Sheriff Dave Wedding spoke with students, faculty and employees of the university about the dangers of impaired driving as well as texting and driving. “Drunk Goggles” were utilized in order to give students the chance to take balance and coordination tests while feeling the approximated effect of alcohol intoxication. The goggles are designed to simulate the effects of impairment by slowing reaction time, creating visual distortions, altering depth and distance perception and reducing peripheral vision.

New to the presentation this year was a pair of AT&T “It Can Wait” virtual reality goggles. The inexpensive Google Cardboard goggles use a standard smart phone and a special AT&T app to create a virtual environment in which students can experience the dangers of texting and driving.

Sheriff Dave Wedding stated, “The students and faculty we spoke to were very engaged with our presentation and seemed to really connect with our drive sober and don’t text and drive messages.” He added, “The AT&T goggles were extremely popular, with students waiting in line just to try them out.”

The Sheriff’s Office frequently visits local universities to engage with young people in the hopes of changing dangerous behaviors. 2015 marks the twentieth year our office has partnered with local colleges to promote safe driving behavior. Sheriff Wedding offered his appreciation, “We are grateful to the faculty and students at USI for continuing to welcome our participation in their wellness and safety fairs.”

The Sheriff’s Office also visited the Public Education Foundation Career Exploration Day at the Old National Events Plaza. Middle school and high school students from Evansville and surrounding counties had the opportunity to learn about local corporations and businesses and the career options they offer. The event was hosted by Junior Achievement with the support of Vectren Corporation.

The Sheriff’s Office spoke to hundreds of students about careers in law enforcement as well as the specific responsibilities of the Sheriff’s Office.

Pictured above: Sheriff Dave Wedding (left) along with students at the 2015 USI Wellness Fair.

Pictured above: Sheriff Dave Wedding demonstrates the “Fatal Vision” impairment goggles.

Pictured above: Student experiences the AT&T “It Can Wait” Don’t Text and Drive virtual reality goggles.

Pictured above: Deputy Brian Spradlin discuses a career in law enforcement with students from Reitz High School.

 

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ANNA MELCHER TO TAKE ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES OF THE 3rd WARD

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ANNA MELCHER STATEMENT OF INTENT TO RID OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN 3rd WARD

Its been brought to my attention by concerned citizens of the 3rd Ward that there is possible environmental safety hazard issue located at Diamond & Kentucky. Ave.  This area  has an over abundant supply of used tires and has a caused a sanitation problems in the alleyway.

If elected as your 3rd Ward City Council person, it will be my responsibility to not only monitor the fiscal aspect of the City of Evansville, but also serve the safety needs and concerns of the people of the 3rd Ward.

If elected I will also encourage the Neighborhood Associations of the 3rd Ward to implement a “Safety Committee” so they can properly dispose of these tires and coordinate with the “Keep Evansville Clean Organization” so they can also help get of rid of the current environmental safety hazard and sanitation problems in the 3rd Ward.

Sincerely,

A. Melcher

People Serving People for City Council 3rd Ward! “Voice Your Concerns” at 812-430-4858 or email: maebe49@outlook.com

Dr. Bucshon Votes Against Clean Continuing Resolution

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Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon released the following statement after voting against the passage of a clean continuing resolution:

 

“The American people want their representatives to make tough decisions, not avoid problems. Unfortunately, what passed the House today ignores the serious challenges facing our nation and delays the conversation until December,” said Bucshon. “I firmly believe that the House should use our Constitutional authority to direct the use of taxpayer funds according to the will of the American people by following the regular appropriations process every year. Passing continuing resolutions only cedes that authority to the Executive Branch. This measure also failed to redirect taxpayer funds from the country’s largest abortion provider, Planned Parenthood, to other qualified health centers that deliver more comprehensive care and don’t provide abortions. For these reasons I could not support it.”

USI men’s runners crack Top 5; women slip to No. 15

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The University of Southern Indiana men’s cross country team moved up one spot to No. 5 in the latest U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches’ Association Top 25  Coaches’ Poll; while the Screaming Eagles’ women slipped two spots to No. 15.

 

USI’s men earn their first appearance in the top five as they head into the biggest meet of the regular season. The Eagles men and women compete at the Greater Louisville Classic in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday at 8 a.m. (CDT).

 

This weekend’s meet is the first time this year that the Eagles will compete in favorable running temperatures after racing at the Stegemoller Classic in early September and the Indiana Intercollegiate two weeks ago. With temperatures in the mid-90s at the Stegemoller Classic and the upper-80s at the Indiana Intercollegiate, the Eagles have not seen their full race day potential.

 

Saturday’s meet also allows the Eagles to run in a crowded field that features several nationally-ranked teams, including No. 1 Grand Valley State University in the men’s field as well as No. 1 Hillsdale College in the women’s field.

 

USI’s men, who are No. 2 in the latest USTFCCCA Midwest Region rankings, are one of two Great Lakes Valley Conference programs to earn a spot in this week’s national rankings. The University of Wisconsin-Parkside joined the Eagles at No. 12 after being ranked No. 10 a week ago.

 

This week marks the first time this season that Grand Valley State’s men have been ranked No. 1 and the second week in a row that Hillsdale’s women have been ranked No. 1. Grand Valley State is one of five men’s programs from the Midwest Region to garner a position in the Top 25, with Saginaw Valley State University and Malone University coming in at No. 21 and No. 25, respectively.

 

USI’s women, who are No. 6 in the latest Midwest Region rankings, are one of four GLVC teams and eight Midwest Region programs to earn a spot in this week’s national poll. Bellarmine University and Lewis University are ranked No. 10 and No. 13, respectively, while UW-Parkside is No. 21.

 

Hillsdale, Grand Valley State (No. 3), Northern Michigan University (No. 9) and Malone (No. 17) are also representing the Midwest Region.

COA divided over denial of deposition request

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Jennifer Nelson for www.Theindianalawyer.com

 

The Indiana Court of Appeals was split in a decision Wednesday regarding whether a man on trial for a drug charge should have been allowed to depose two witnesses prior to trial. The judges didn’t agree as to which caselaw is controlling in the matter.

Thomas Hale faced a charged of Class A felony dealing in methamphetamine. Before his trial, he learned two co-defendants arrested at the same time as Hale entered into plea agreements. Hale wanted to depose them at public expense. The state didn’t object, but the trial court denied the request. The two testified at trial and Hale’s counsel cross-examined them. He never objected to the introduction of their testimony and did not seek a continuance. Hale was convicted and sentenced to 40 years in prison.

The majority in Thomas L. Hale v. State of Indiana, 35A02-1501-CR-57, noted that in Murphy v. State, 265 Ind. 116, 120-21, 352 N.E.2d 479, 482-83 (1976), the deprivation of the right to depose witnesses was not subject to a harmless error analysis. But Judges L. Mark Bailey and John Baker believed subsequent caselaw “tempers” the holding in Murphy, such as O’Conner v. State, 272 Ind. 460, 399 N.E.2d 364 (1980). That case, in which O’Conner sought to depose witnesses during trial, deals with preserving this issue for appellate review. The majority concluded that since Hale did not seek a ruling in limine excluding the testimony of the two witnesses after the pre-trial denial of his motion for payment of deposition expenses, he has waived his argument for appellate review.

Judge Paul Mathias wrote in a separate opinion that the denial of Hale’s request was improper based on Murphy and that O’Conner is distinguishable because it deals with a defendant’s request to depose certain witnesses during trial because the witnesses had not been disclosed to the defendant prior to trial. The defendant in O’Conner did not request the proper remedies for claims that the state had violated a discovery order.

“I believe that Murphy suggests that denying a defendant the right to depose a witness before trial is a violation of due process, i.e., fundamental error, which need not be preserved,” Mathias wrote. “Pursuant to Murphy, I would hold that depriving the defendant the ability to depose the State’s witnesses was an abuse of discretion and reversible error.”

GREAT SEATS OPENED UP!

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Tomorrow night come celebrate 10 years of Celtic Woman at the Old National Events Plaza. Celebrating an incredibly musical journey, Celtic Woman’s 10th Anniversary Celebration offers a one-of-a-kind concert experience that will enchant longtime fans and newcomers alike! Great seats just opened! Get your tickets now! 

Mayoral Candidate Gail Riecken Election Day Schedule

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Mayoral candidate Gail Riecken announces time and location she will vote on Election Day. Also, she will be available for press after polls close. Gail Riecken and her family will vote at 6 A.M. at Memorial Baptist Church. Gail Riecken will then spend the day greeting voters at various vote centers throughout the day and will be available to the press after the polls close before the results are announced at the Hadi Shriners Hall where the Democratic Party will host their Election Night Party.

Please contact Jason Ascher with any questions.

Voting:
WHO: Mayoral Candidate Gail Riecken
WHERE: Memorial Baptist Church – 605 Canal Street WHEN: November 3, 2015 at 6 A.M.

Available to Press/Election Night Party: WHO: Mayoral Candidate Gail Riecken WHERE: Shriners Hall – 6 Walnut Street WHEN: November 3, 2015 at 6:30 P.M.

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