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35 Hoosier Artists to Provide Arts Experiences for Older Adults

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(INDIANAPOLIS) The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced today that 35 members of the Lifelong Arts 2023 Artist Training Cohort have applied for and received fellowship funding to support arts learning experiences for older adults in a Hoosier community. This fellowship opportunity follows a three-day training course, facilitated by Lifetime Arts, in which members of the cohort learned and explored best practices and strategies for developing effective, sequential, arts learning experiences for older adults.

Lifelong Arts Indiana, a partnership between the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) Division of Aging and the Indiana Arts Commission is a learning opportunity for artists and aging services providers to develop their skills in providing creative experiences for older adults. The program equips participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to provide impactful creative experiences for older adults, ages sixty-five and older, and provides access to the funds to help make it happen.   

Research from “The Creativity and Aging Study: The Impact of Professionally Conducted Cultural Programs on Older Adults,” by Gene D. Cohen, M.D., Ph.D. shows that participation in activities that foster creative engagement and skills mastery in a social environment has positive psychological, physical, and emotional health benefits for older adults.

The Lifelong Arts 2023 Artist Training Cohort are each receiving a fellowship of $1,500 that will support Indiana’s older adults and will harness the positive outcomes outlines in Cohen’s study.    

Chris Acton, a visual artist from Chesterton, will utilize the fellowship funding to launch the “Let’s Throw a Shuttle” program, in which older adults will experience weaving in an engaging, hands-on environment, learning about a different weaving pattern each week. By the end of the program, each participant will have a wall hanging sampler to take home and a special reception will take place involving friends, family, and the community in this unique handwoven experience.    

Elijah Stephen of Indianapolis will launch the “Rhythm of Life” program, which is a vibrant and engaging creative aging initiative centered around the power of drumming and drum circles. Over six enriching sessions, older adults will delve into percussion, learning various drumming techniques and rhythms from diverse cultures. Through this shared musical journey, participants will develop their artistic skills and forge meaningful connections with their peers, promoting social engagement and well-being. The program will culminate in a grand drum circle event where participants will showcase their newfound rhythmic talents and celebrate the joy of making music together.   

The 35 fellowship recipients will be hosting their programming in Indiana communities between October 30, 2023, and April 28, 2024. Read more about each of the fellowship projects taking place.

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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Aces women’s basketball drops first game to Lipscomb 77-58

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The Purple Aces had two players score in double-figures in their home opener Tuesday night

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — The University of Evansville women’s basketball team faced a tough test in its first game of the season in a 77-58 loss to the Lipscomb Bison.

Competing against a team that returned all its leading scorers, the Purple Aces held the Bison below their 2022-23 average in the first half on Tuesday night. UE’s standout player was sophomore guard Kynidi Mason Striverson scoring 13 points with four rebounds, four assists, and six fouls drawn. Graduate student center Barbora Tomancova also made it to double figures with 10 points and led Evansville in rebounds with six.

“I thought in the first half especially we got good shots but we just didn’t make them,” said Head Coach Robyn Scherr-Wells following the game. “We had opportunities and we were getting more looks, we just didn’t quite capitalize on them. There were some things defensively that we didn’t do well that were part of our game plan. We knew some of the things that they were going to do and we just didn’t execute well enough on the defensive end of the floor.

“So you put together not making enough shots when getting good looks with a few too many easy buckets down the middle of the floor. It just made for a tough night. We just need to clean some things up. But there are still enough positives for us to take from that game. I think we grew in our offensive chemistry and flow. We just didn’t make enough shots but I still think we had some positives on offense.”

It was a back-and-forth game early between the Aces and Lipscomb with three buckets in the first minute. The lead changed four times in the first eight minutes with UE having their largest lead out of the media timeout with under three minutes to go. Evansville took the lead on a jump shot from forward Celine DuPont while Tomancova made a jump shot off a turnover two minutes later. But a six-point run gave the Bison the lead for the rest of the quarter. Mason Striverson ended the first on offense for the Aces making two free throws for only a four-point deficit.

UE struggled early in the second as Lipscomb made the first two baskets in two minutes. An early timeout for Evansville provided some life with a quick second-chance layup from Tomancova. But brief interruptions from the Bison made it difficult for Evansville to get a rally going. The Aces excelled at the line in the second quarter making four shots in two trips early to keep Lipscomb within single digits. But eight points from the Bison to close out the first half had UE down by 14 after 20 minutes.

Evansville’s defense began to click in the second half, keeping Lipscomb from making any sort of run down the stretch of the third quarter. With a double-digit deficit, the Aces tried to match the Bisons shots but couldn’t get more than a four-point run going at any one time. UE did close out the quarter on a run, making it only a 14 point game with 10 minutes left on the clock.

In the final frame, Evansville had its best offensive quarter of the night making eight of its 14 shots. This included a six-point run early in the quarter from the Aces posts players. But Lipscomb responded with a six-point run of their own, making it an almost 20 point game. Another brief run from the Bison put the game out of reach for UE, ending the game in a 77-58 loss.

Overall the Aces were 22 of 26 from the floor for 34.9% shooting while excelling at the charity stripe missing only one free throw. Evansville saw plenty of production from its bench with non-starters scoring 21 of UE’s 58 points. On defense, the Aces pulled down 36 boards with six steals and three blocks while having nine assists on the offensive side of the ball.

Evansville faces its first true road test of the season this weekend. The Aces make the trip over the border to Edwardsville, Ill. to take on the SIUE Cougars. Tip-off from First Community Arena is set for 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12.

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Vanderburgh County Crash Report

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Crash Report – 2023-11-08

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DEMOCRAT STEPHANIE TERRY ELECTED NEW MAYOR OF EVANSVILLE

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STEPHANIE TERRY ELECTED NEW MAYOR OF EVANSVILLE

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — On election night Vanderburgh County Councilwoman Stephanie Terry was elected  Evansville’s next mayor by a comfortable margin.

She defeated Natalie Rascher (R) and Michael Daugherty (L) by gathering 48.5% of the vote.

Stephanie Terry made history by being elected as Evansville’s first black female Mayor.

She will replace current Mayor Lloyd Winnecke, who has been serving in that position since 2012.

LISTED BELOW ARE THE FINAL ELECTION RESULTS FOR ALL THE CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SEATS

BRAUN STREAMLINE VETERANS’ ACCESS TO BENEFITS CLAIMS HEADS TO PRESIDENT’S DESK

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BRAUN, PADILLA’S BIPARTISAN BILL TO STREAMLINE VETERANS’ ACCESS TO BENEFITS CLAIMS HEADS TO PRESIDENT’S DESK

November 8, 2023

WASHINGTON —U.S. Senators Mike Braun and Alex Padilla applauded the unanimous Senate passage of their bipartisan legislation to streamline veterans’ access to their benefit claim files. The Wounded Warrior Access Act will require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and maintain a secure online tool or website to enable veterans or their representatives to make requests to receive their claim files electronically.

Representative Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.-33) led the passage of the legislation in the House of Representatives, and the bill now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law.

“American veterans represent the absolute best our country has to offer – and they deserve the absolute best when they return home. Veterans should not have to jump through hoops just to gain access to benefits they are entitled to, and I’m proud that this bill to streamline the benefits process has passed the Senate and is headed to the President’s desk to be signed into law.” —Senator Braun

“Those who have served our country with honor, courage, and distinction deserve our nation’s enduring support and gratitude. Veterans should not have to travel to a regional VA location to access their claim file or wait for a physical copy to come in the mail; they should be able to quickly access the information they need electronically. I am glad to see my Senate colleagues unanimously stand up for our veterans today to make it easier for them to access their hard-earned benefits. I encourage President Biden to swiftly sign this legislation into law.” — Senator Padilla

“I’m thrilled that the Wounded Warrior Access Act passed the Senate unanimously and is on its way to the President’s desk. I introduced this bill because veterans who put their lives on the line for our country deserve greater access to their benefits. By making the claims process more transparent, veterans can soon access their benefits without jumping through unnecessary hoops. I will keep fighting to raise the quality of life for our veterans.” — Representative Aguilar

BACKGROUND

When a veteran submits a claim for benefits to the VA, a claims file (C-File) is created. C-Files contain a veteran’s service records, results of VA exams, additional information submitted by the veteran, and any material the VA deems necessary to decide the claim. Currently, veterans must travel to a regional VA location or mail in a form to request a paper copy of their C-Files, slowing down the process for individuals to gain access to their information.

This legislation has been endorsed by Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Military-Veterans Advocacy, Inc., and the Wounded Warrior Project.

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The full text of the bill can be found here.

Pulitzer-Winning Historian to Commemorate 60th JFK Assassination Anniversary with Lecture on UE campus

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EVANSVILLE, IND. (11/07/2023) The University of Evansville’s Department of History, Politics, and Social Change is proud to welcome Dr. Fredrik Logevall for the 21st annual Thomas C. Fiddick Memorial Lecture. The Lecture will be in Eykamp Hall in the Ridgway University Center at UE on Friday, November 10 at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

John F. Kennedy was one of the iconic political figures of the 20th century, a man known around the world by his initials, and tragically assassinated sixty years ago. From a young age, Kennedy had been fascinated by the nature and demands of leadership, especially in a democracy, and by the nature of political courage. Later, as a U.S. senator, he wondered aloud about how elected officials could reconcile their sense of the national interests with the often capricious demands of their constituents. The question, Kennedy suggested, went to the core of democratic governance. How should we consider JFK and his role in American and world politics, particularly during this time of rising threats to democracy both at home and abroad? In the 21st annual Thomas C. Fiddick Memorial Lecture, Pulitzer Prize-winning Harvard historian Fredrik Logevall will mark the 60th anniversary of JFK’s death by exploring Kennedy’s consequential leadership and why it matters for our current moment.

Dr. Fredrik Logevall is the Laurence D. Belfer Professor of International Affairs and Professor of History at Harvard University. He is a specialist in U.S. politics and foreign policy. Logevall was previously the Stephen and Madeline Anbinder Professor of History at Cornell University, where he also served as vice provost and as director of the Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies. He won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for History for his book Embers of War: The Fall of an Empire and the Making of America’s Vietnam. His most recent book, JFK: Coming of Age in the American Century, 1917-1956 (2020), was a New York Times Notable Book of the Year. It has been called “An utterly incandescent study of one of the most consequential figures of the twentieth century” and “a powerful, provocative, and above all compelling book.” Logevall’s essays and reviews have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, Politico, Daily Beast, and Foreign Affairs, among other publications.

“Professor Legevall is one of the world’s leading historians of John F Kennedy and it is an enormous privilege to bring him to the University of Evansville to deliver the 2023 Fiddick Lecture and interact with students in class,” said Dr James MacLeod, UE professor of history and director of the Fiddick Memorial Lecture Series. “Given the fact that the lecture will mark 60 years since JFK’s untimely death, and Tom Fiddick’s lifelong interest in the study of Kennedy, this lecture topic is particularly appropriate.”

Thomas C. Fiddick, for whom the Fiddick Memorial Lecture is named, served as professor of history at the University of Evansville from 1963 to 2002. In his 39 years at the University, he was a dedicated teacher, a productive scholar, and a tireless fighter in the cause of justice. His book, Russia’s Retreat from Poland, 1920: From Permanent Revolution to Peaceful Coexistence, is still considered to be the best book on this topic. Tom’s untimely death on the day of his retirement in 2002 stunned the entire UE community, especially his many former students. It was from the former students’ efforts in particular, with the support of Dr Fiddick’s friends and the University, that the annual Thomas C. Fiddick Memorial Lecture was established.

“For over twenty years, the Fiddick Lecture has been one of the best events of the year, as we get to celebrate the career of a truly outstanding faculty member here at UE,” MacLeod added. “Tom Fiddick was a wonderful friend, a brilliant scholar and an incredible teacher who made a life-transforming impact on generations of students.”

Evansville Flag Competition Proceeds to Support Homeless Veterans

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After more than a year and a half, the Evansville Flag Competition has narrowed the new city flag submissions from 322 to 21 finalists.

In honor of Veteran’s Day, the final round of voting will be initiated this Saturday, November 11th at the Gresham House (2 Wedeking Avenue, Evansville IN  47710). There the Evansville Flag Competition will host a James Bethel Gresham Remembrance Event from 3-5 pm in honor of his military service and sacrifice as the first WWI soldier to die in America.

The final 21 flags will be unveiled, and voting will begin. Additionally, miniature flags and stickers will be sold for $4 at local businesses beginning Saturday, with 100% of the proceeds donated to support the homeless Veteran residents at the Gresham House.

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