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Scholarship Available for Future Teachers

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High school and college students interested in teaching are encouraged to apply for the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship through Jan. 31.

Created by the Indiana General Assembly, the renewable scholarship awards recipients up to $10,000 for a maximum of four academic years totaling $40,000. 

Qualified students must have either graduated in the top 20% of their high school class or earned a score in the top 20th percentile on the SAT (1190) or ACT (26). Students must also commit to teaching in Indiana for at least five years after college graduation.

Applications are available through ScholarTrack here.

USI to hold two Commencement Ceremonies to honor Fall Class of 2023

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USI to hold two Commencement Ceremonies Today to honor the Fall Class of 2023

WHO: The University of Southern Indiana will recognize 681 eligible graduates at Fall Commencement Ceremonies.

Dr. Jill Raisor ’03, Professor of Education and 2023 Distinguished Professor Award recipient, will present the Commencement Address at 10 a.m. Ceremony, and Dr. Mark Krahling, Associate Professor of Chemistry and the 2023 H. Lee Cooper Core Curriculum Teaching Award recipient, will deliver the Commencement Address at the 1 p.m. Ceremony. Marjorie O. Labhart will receive an honorary Doctor of Science degree at 10 a.m. Ceremony, and Timothy B. Mahoney will receive an honorary Doctor of Business degree at the 1 p.m. Ceremony.

WHAT: USI will hold two Commencement Ceremonies to recognize students from the Fall Class of 2023 and two honorary degree recipients.

WHEN: Ceremonies will take place tomorrow, Saturday, December 16. Graduates are asked to arrive one hour prior to their respective Ceremony (student interviews can be conducted at this time). Below is the full schedule:

  • 10 a.m.: College of Nursing and Health Professions; Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education; and School of Graduate Studies
  • 1 p.m. College of Liberal Arts; Romain College of Business; School of Graduate Studies

WHERE: Ceremonies will be held in the Screaming Eagles Arena. A map of the USI campus, featuring the Screaming Eagles Arena, can be found at USI.edu/map.

FOOTNOTES: 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.

 

 

UE Men’s basketball returns to action Today

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UE in Louisville to face Bellarmine Today

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Following an 11-day break due for finals, the University of Evansville men’s basketball squad will be in Louisville, Ky. to face Bellarmine.  The Purple Aces and Knights will square off on Saturday at 3 p.m. CT inside Freedom Hall.

Last Time Out

– On Dec. 5, UE traveled to Provo, Utah to take on #14 BYU

– In the opening minutes, the teams swapped the lead on six occasions before the Cougars took a double-digit lead

– BYU scored the final 12 points of the first half to lead by 22 at the break and would extend the lead in the second half

– Yacine Toumi led UE with 13 points and 7 rebounds in the contest

Two-Time Award Winner

– Chuck Bailey III earned his second MVC Freshman of the Week nod on Dec. 4 after a career-high 27 points at Missouri State

– The performance was the top scoring game by a freshman in the MVC this season and just the second league freshman to record 20+ points this year

– Bailey was 10-of-17 from the field and 5-for-5 from the free throw line

– He currently ranks in a tie for second on the team with 9.6 points per game

Leading the Way

– Yacine Toumi was Evansville’s top performer in the road game against top 15 squad BYU

– He connected on 5 of his 9 attempts to lead the Aces with 13 points and 7 boards

– For the season, Toumi is shooting a team-high 60.0%, which is 5th in the MVC

– Toumi is UE’s leading rebounder with 5.6 per game and is 4th with 9.2 points

Near the Top

– Tanner Cuff has been exceptional with his ability to take care of the ball, posting 31 assists this year while turning the ball over just seven times

– With an assist-to-turnover ratio of 4.43, he paces the MVC and is 8th in the NCAA

– Cuff has multiple assists in each of the last six games with his top total of eight coming at Missouri State

– With seven seconds remaining in overtime against UNI, Cuff knocked down a 3-pointer to give UE a 4-point lead and seal the win

– He finished the game with nine points and has posted 7.0 points in the last five games

Scouting the Opponent

– Bellarmine comes into Saturday’s game with a 4-7 record but has put together a 2-game win streak with victories over Boyce College and Berea

– The Knights wrapped up the month of November with close losses at West Virginia (58-62) and at Louisville (68-73)

– Leading scorer Ben Johnson (13.0 PPG) has missed the last four games due to injury

– Peter Suder and Bash Wieland lead BU with 12.1 and 11.5 points, respectively.

– Langdon Hatton holds the team lead with 6.5 rebounds per game while Wieland checks in with 5.2

BOLTS WIN THIRD STRAIGHT AT HOME, 5-1 OVER HAVOC 

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Evansville, In.:  Now winners of 4 of their last 6 games, including three straight on Ford Center ice, the Thunderbolts turnaround continued with a well-rounded 5-1 victory over the Huntsville Havoc on Friday night at Ford Center.  The Thunderbolts’ next home game will be on Saturday, December 16th against the Peoria Rivermen, puck drop at 7:00pm CT.

It took only 15 seconds for the Thunderbolts to take the first lead of the game, as Brendan Harrogate scored on a rebound from Lincoln Hatten and Hayden Ford to put Evansville ahead off the opening play.  Late in the period, Scott Kirton doubled Evansville’s lead to 2-0, assisted by Mike Ferraro to give Evansville insurance going into the second period.  Huntsville scored the lone goal of the second period to put some pressure on the Thunderbolts, as Robbie Fisher scored at 4:04 to cut Evansville’s lead to 2-1.  The Thunderbolts went back on the attack in the third period, starting with a power play goal by Matt Dorsey at 7:40 from Grayson Valente and Bair Gendunov to reestablish a multi-goal lead for Evansville.  Later in the third period at 14:40, Tommy Stang scored to make it 4-1 from Myles Abbate and Gendunov, followed by one final goal by Ferraro at 18:34 from Kirton and Valente to finish the 5-1 victory with authority.

Kirton and Ferraro each finished with a goal and assist, while Stang, Dorsey and Harrogate each scored one goal.  Gendunov and Valente tallied a pair of assists each, while Cole Ceci stopped 28 of 29 shots for his fourth win of the season.  The Thunderbolts and Havoc meet again next Tuesday, December 26th at Ford Center.

 

Vincennes University gears up to host Total Eclipse of the Heartland in 2024

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VINCENNES, Ind., December 15, 2023 – Vincennes University is excited to play host to a celestial spectacle during the total solar eclipse in Vincennes, Indiana, on April 8, 2024. Recognizing the rarity and significance of this astronomical event, VU is gearing up to host Total Eclipse of the Heartland, a unique and unforgettable experience for the University Community and visitors alike.

The Vincennes Campus will be a hub of excitement with a series of FREE events, educational programs, and festivities designed to engage participants of all ages.

“As we prepare to host captivating events during the total solar eclipse, we are embracing the extraordinary opportunity to create an atmosphere where the convergence of science and wonder make the total solar eclipse a truly unforgettable experience for all who gather on campus,” VU College of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Dean Curt Coffman said.

With the longest darkness in the state of Indiana at four minutes and five seconds, Vincennes is poised to be a prime destination for skygazers and astronomy enthusiasts for the “Great North American Eclipse.”

As a location along the path of totality, VU will provide a front-row seat to the universe’s wonders, where the moon passes between the sun and earth, completely obscuring the sun. From expert-led discussions on the science behind solar eclipses to family-friendly activities and viewing parties, VU is committed to creating an inclusive and enriching environment that allows everyone to marvel at the wonders of the cosmos. The eclipse begins in Vincennes at 1:46 p.m. (ET), with maximum coverage at 3:04 p.m. and ends at 4:20 p.m.

On Monday, April 8, 2024, VU classes will dismiss at noon local time and no classes will meet after that time on that day. All university offices will close at noon local time that day, and employees will be dismissed for the day, except those designated to support essential operations and eclipse activities.

VU is orchestrating a vibrant array of thrilling and engaging events on campus.

  • On Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, VU will host “ Experiencing Totality – The Great Total Eclipse of 2024” at 11 a.m. (ET) and 6:30 p.m. (ET) in the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center, 20 Red Skelton Blvd. Retired NASA astrophysicist Fred Espenak will discuss what it is like to experience a total eclipse of the sun and share eyewitness accounts of totality from great astronomers of the past and recent experiences. The speaker will also highlight maps and weather prospects along the eclipse path.
  • On Sunday, April 7, 2024, The Dynamic Eclipse Broadcast (DEB) Initiative will feature Dr. Jonathan Mangin at Jefferson Student Union, 1401 N. Chestnut St., at 2:30 p.m. (ET) During the presentation, Mangin will explain this project and the measurements he will take from the roof of VU’s Updike Hall Center for Science, Engineering and Mathematics on the day of the eclipse.
  • On Sunday, April 7, 2024, Laughter Before Darkness will occur at the Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy at 4 p.m. (ET). The family-friendly eclipse-themed event will feature a puppeteer, a magician, and a mime at the museum, 20 Red Skelton Blvd. The event costs $10 per person or $25 per household.
  • On Monday, April 8, 2024, the campus is hosting an eclipse party for VU students. More details to come.
  • On Monday, April 8, 2024, the public is invited to view the eclipse on the Vincennes Campus from noon-5 p.m. (ET) at the VU Track and Field Complex, located on the corner of Chestnut St. and Red Skelton Blvd., and Kimmell Park, situated between Oliphant Drive and the Wabash River. FREE PARKING will be available in lots on Red Skelton Blvd., along the west side of Oliphant Drive, and adjacent to Kimmell Park. Kimmel Park will be pedestrian-only, except vehicles with boats using the public access site. Public and portable restrooms will be available at each location. Most VU buildings will not be open to the public.

Join VU as we come together to witness this awe-inspiring phenomenon and make lasting memories under the celestial canvas. It will be the last total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous United States until 2044.

Indiana State Police Hiring Professional Staff in Fort Wayne

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(Fort Wayne, IN) – The Indiana State Police is currently accepting applications for two professional staffing positions here in Fort Wayne.  The Fort Wayne Regional Laboratory (FWRL) is seeking to hire a Laboratory Manager, and the Fort Wayne Regional Dispatch Center is seeking to hire a Regional Dispatcher.

Forensic Scientist EVII- Laboratory Manager (Vacancy# 2023113):

Successful applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in a natural science, forensic science, or management. Three (3) years full time experience in crime scene investigation, a forensic discipline, polygraph examination, or management. General knowledge of each forensic discipline. Must have the ability to comprehend the rules of evidence. Must have the ability to manage and adhere to established laboratory safety practices. (Full list of requirements can be found online when applying.)

Salary for this position starts at $75,010.00 per year. *Starting salary may be adjusted for education, experience, and training. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans and accrued time off.

Regional Dispatcher  (Vacancy# 2023112)

A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required as well as the ability to be seated in a confined area for extended periods of time. Two years of public safety communications experience is preferred, but not required. (Full list of requirements can be found online when applying.)

Pay for this position starts at $47,320.00 per year, and may be adjusted based on education, experience, and training. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans and accrued time off.

*The application deadline for both of these positions is January 2, 2024 at 11:59pm. Applications are only accepted electronically via the online portal.

Weekly Death Report

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Weekly Death Report Nov 13 to Nov 19, 2023

Republican Challenger Randy Niemeyer Urges U.S. Senate to Pass Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

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Cedar Lake, IN -Randy Niemeyer, Republican Congressional Candidate, (IN-01) and owner of Niemeyer Milk Transfer Inc. called upon the U.S. Senate to prioritize the passage of the Whole Milk For Healthy Kids Act:

“I’ve dedicated my entire career to transporting wholesome dairy products. Nutrient-rich whole milk plays a vital role in the health and well-being of our nation’s children. With my experience in the agricultural industry, I have witnessed firsthand the importance of providing quality dairy options for growing kids.

My commitment to public service is rooted in the values instilled by my grandmother, whose dedicated service as a school cafeteria lady provided me with a profound understanding of the significance of nourishing meals for students.

The Whole Milk For Healthy Kids Act aims to broaden the availability of whole milk in school cafeterias, recognizing its nutritional benefits and addressing concerns about restrictive dietary guidelines. By passing this act, the Senate can contribute to the overall health and wellness of the next generation. I urge the U.S. Senate to unite on this bipartisan issue, transcending party lines for the betterment of our children’s health.”

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

 

 

FOOTNOTE:  EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.

Men’s basketball returns to action Saturday

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UE in Louisville to face Bellarmine

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Following an 11-day break due for finals, the University of Evansville men’s basketball squad will be in Louisville, Ky. to face Bellarmine.  The Purple Aces and Knights will square off on Saturday at 3 p.m. CT inside Freedom Hall.

Last Time Out

– On Dec. 5, UE traveled to Provo, Utah to take on #14 BYU

– In the opening minutes, the teams swapped the lead on six occasions before the Cougars took a double-digit lead

– BYU scored the final 12 points of the first half to lead by 22 at the break and would extend the lead in the second half

– Yacine Toumi led UE with 13 points and 7 rebounds in the contest

Two-Time Award Winner

– Chuck Bailey III earned his second MVC Freshman of the Week nod on Dec. 4 after a career-high 27 points at Missouri State

– The performance was the top scoring game by a freshman in the MVC this season and just the second league freshman to record 20+ points this year

– Bailey was 10-of-17 from the field and 5-for-5 from the free throw line

– He currently ranks in a tie for second on the team with 9.6 points per game

Leading the Way

– Yacine Toumi was Evansville’s top performer in the road game against top 15 squad BYU

– He connected on 5 of his 9 attempts to lead the Aces with 13 points and 7 boards

– For the season, Toumi is shooting a team-high 60.0%, which is 5th in the MVC

– Toumi is UE’s leading rebounder with 5.6 per game and is 4th with 9.2 points

Near the Top

– Tanner Cuff has been exceptional with his ability to take care of the ball, posting 31 assists this year while turning the ball over just seven times

– With an assist-to-turnover ratio of 4.43, he paces the MVC and is 8th in the NCAA

– Cuff has multiple assists in each of the last six games with his top total of eight coming at Missouri State

– With seven seconds remaining in overtime against UNI, Cuff knocked down a 3-pointer to give UE a 4-point lead and seal the win

– He finished the game with nine points and has posted 7.0 points in the last five games

Scouting the Opponent

– Bellarmine comes into Saturday’s game with a 4-7 record but has put together a 2-game win streak with victories over Boyce College and Berea

– The Knights wrapped up the month of November with close losses at West Virginia (58-62) and at Louisville (68-73)

– Leading scorer Ben Johnson (13.0 PPG) has missed the last four games due to injury

– Peter Suder and Bash Wieland lead BU with 12.1 and 11.5 points, respectively.

– Langdon Hatton holds the team lead with 6.5 rebounds per game while Wieland checks in with 5.2


 

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