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State Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Sunday December 25, 2022 ( 40 items )  

'A Plurality Of Voices': Building Multi-Faith Engagement At Notre Dame
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: In many religions -- including the Islamic and Jewish traditions -- the heart is the center of thought and the seat of wisdom. And for a growing number of faculty and students of these faiths, their hearts are leading them to the University of Notre Dame. Mahan Mirza, executive director of the Ansari Institute for Global Engagement with Religion, has found the Catholic institution to be a welcome a  more

Ball State University Entrepreneurship Center Announces Grant Awardees
MUNCIE, Indiana, Dec. 21 (TNSfund) -- Ball State University issued the following news release: The Entrepreneurship Center at Ball State University has provided seven students with funding to develop and advance their entrepreneurial ventures. Twice a year, all enrolled students at Ball State are invited to apply for pre-seed grants of up to $2,500 per student, per semester for venture development. This fund was established to help students take their new or established business concepts to t  more

Ball State: ECI Talent Collaborative Announces New Associate Director, Strategic Plan
MUNCIE, Indiana, Dec. 20 (TNSper) -- Ball State University issued the following news release: The East Central Indiana Talent Collaborative (ECITC) welcomes Ashley Surpas as the new associate director for Regional Initiatives at Ball State University. In this role, Ms. Surpas will oversee the university's role as the backbone organization for the ECITC, a collective-impact initiative advancing talent attraction, talent development, and talent connection across Blackford, Delaware, Fayette, Gran  more

Goshen College: Shetler's Lifelong Research Enters New Stage - Mara Cultural Heritage Digital Library Website Goes Live
GOSHEN, Indiana, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- Goshen College issued the following news: Jan Bender Shetler, director of global engagement and professor of history at Goshen College, has spent the past 40 years of her life conducting and analyzing oral history research on cultural memory in Tanzania. This summer, her research entered a new phase with the official public launch of the Mara Cultural Heritage Digital Library (MCHDL). The MCHDL's new site has been described by Albertus K. Onyiego, a history  more

Ice Miller: Eric Singer Elected to AIA Chicago Board of Directors
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 20 (TNSper) -- Ice Miller, a law firm, issued the following news release: Ice Miller partner Eric Singer has recently been elected to the board of directors of AIA Chicago. Singer will serve as an Affiliate Director of the organization for a three-year term, through 2025. AIA Chicago is the local Chicago chapter of The American Institute of Architects and the second largest AIA chapter in the country. Based in Washington, D.C., the AIA is the leading professional me  more

Ind. House Democrats: IBLC Announces Leadership Changes
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 23 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news: Members of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus (IBLC) held their bi-annual leadership elections on December 21, electing State Rep. Earl Harris Jr. (D-East Chicago) as Chair and State Rep. Carolyn Jackson (D-Hammond) as Vice Chair. Harris, who formerly served as Vice Chair, succeeds State Rep. Robin Shackleford (D-Indianapolis) as Chair. "I'm very excited to begin this new chapter of Chair of the IBLC," H  more

Ind. House Democrats: Porter Statement On December Revenue Forecast
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 21 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following statement on Dec. 20, 2022: * * * A new state revenue forecast was released by the State Budget Agency projecting continued flush coffers for the state. The final forecast for the 2023 budget predicts an additional $1.6 billion in unexpected revenue. State Rep. Gregory W. Porter (D-Indianapolis), ranking Democrat on the House Ways and Means Committee, reacted to today's revenue forecast. "Economists believe we'  more

Ind. House Republicans: Baird Invites Constituents To Complete Issue Survey
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 23 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) invites constituents to complete his issue survey online ahead of the 2023 legislative session, which will begin Jan. 9 at the Indiana Statehouse. Local residents can visit Baird's website at in.gov/h44 and click on the red "Take My Survey" button. "Hearing from local residents on top issues help guide me when vetting legislation," Baird said. "I hope to get  more

Ind. House Republicans: Bartholomew County Lawmakers Invite Hoosiers To Complete Issue Survey
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 22 (TNSres) -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Local legislators invite constituents to complete their issue survey online ahead of the 2023 legislative session, which will begin Jan. 9 at the Indiana Statehouse. Residents can visit their state representative's website at one of the following links and click on the red "Take My Survey" button: * State Rep. Ryan Lauer (R-Columbus) at in.gov/h59; * State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) at  more

Ind. House Republicans: Decatur County Lawmakers Invite Hoosiers To Complete Issue Survey
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 22 (TNSres) -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Local legislators invite constituents to complete their issue survey online ahead of the 2023 legislative session, which will begin Jan. 9 at the Indiana Statehouse. Residents can visit their state representative's website at one of the following links and click on the red "Take My Survey" button: * State Rep. Randy Frye (R-Greensburg) at gov/h67; * State Rep. Lindsay Patterson (R-Broo  more

Ind. House Republicans: Hamilton County Lawmakers To Serve On Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 21 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release on Dec. 20, 2022: Hamilton County lawmakers recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse. House standing committee appointments are made by the Indiana House Speaker biennially after the November election and are in effect for the duration of members' two-year terms. "We have a talented group of legislators who are ready to get to work and tackle issu  more

Ind. House Republicans: Judy Invites Constituents To Complete Issue Survey
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 22 (TNSres) -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne) invites constituents to complete his issue survey online ahead of the 2023 legislative session, which will begin Jan. 9 at the Indiana Statehouse. Local residents can visit Judy's website at in.gov/h83 and click on the red "Take My Survey" button. "I always encourage Hoosiers in House District 83 to provide feedback on the issues that matter most to   more

Ind. House Republicans: May Invites Constituents To Complete Issue Survey
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 22 (TNSres) -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford) invites constituents to complete his issue survey online ahead of the 2023 legislative session, which will begin Jan. 9 at the Indiana Statehouse. Local residents can visit May's website at in.gov/h65 and click on the red "Take My Survey" button. "As I prepare for the upcoming legislative session, it helps me to know what issues are top of mind for Hoosi  more

Ind. House Republicans: Morgan County Lawmakers Invite Hoosiers To Complete Issue Survey
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 23 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Reps. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville) and Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville) invite constituents to complete their issue survey online ahead of the 2023 legislative session, which will begin Jan. 9 at the Indiana Statehouse. Local residents can visit Haggard's website at in.gov/h57 or Mayfield's website at in.gov/h60 and click on the red "Take My Survey" button to get started. Constituents can   more

Ind. House Republicans: Morgan County Lawmakers To Serve On Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 20 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Reps. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville) and Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse. House standing committee appointments are made by the Indiana House Speaker biennially after the November election and are in effect for the duration of members' two-year terms. Haggard, elected to his first term in November, wil  more

Ind. House Republicans: Morrison Invites Constituents To Complete Issue Survey
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 23 (TNSres) -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) invites constituents to complete his issue survey online ahead of the 2023 legislative session, which will begin Jan. 9 at the Indiana Statehouse. Local residents can visit Morrison's website at in.gov/h42 and click on the red "Take My Survey" button. "It's always good to hear from people in my district about their concerns," Morrison said. "Making th  more

Ind. House Republicans: Patterson Invites Constituents To Complete Issue Survey
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 22 (TNSres) -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville) invites constituents to complete her issue survey online ahead of the 2023 legislative session, which will begin Jan. 9 at the Indiana Statehouse. Local residents can visit Patterson's website at in.gov/h55 and click on the red "Take My Survey" button. "There are several issues affecting our communities and state every day, and it's vital for   more

Ind. House Republicans: Rep. King Honors Local Hospital Workers With Heart Of A Hoosier Awards
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 22 (TNSawa) -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Joanna King (R-Middlebury) on Tuesday presented a Heart of a Hoosier Award to Goshen Health staff working in Environmental Services, and Food and Nutrition Services, honoring their hard work and dedication to providing care to patients during the global coronavirus pandemic. The Environmental Services team of over 40 employees maintain the sanitation and cleanliness of Goshen   more

Ind. House Republicans: Rep. Pressel Presents Sagamore To La Porte County Historical Society Board Of Directors President
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 21 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) recently presented a Sagamore of the Wabash award to the La Porte County Historical Society Board of Directors President Bruce Johnson. Johnson has been an active member with the La Porte County Historical Society Board of Directors for over 35 years, serving the last eight years as its president. Pressel said Johnson also serves as county historian, and  more

Ind. House Republicans: Southern Indiana Lawmakers To Serve On Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 20 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Local legislators recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse. House standing committee appointments are made by the Indiana House Speaker biennially after the November election and are in effect for the duration of members' two-year terms. State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) will serve as vice chair of the House Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Commi  more

Ind. House Republicans: Wabash County Lawmakers To Serve On Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 21 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Reps. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) and Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse. House standing committee appointments are made by the Indiana House Speaker biennially after the November election and are in effect for the duration of members' two-year terms. Snow will serve as vice chair of the House Insurance Committee, an  more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Sen. Koch Named Ranking Member Of Senate Committee On Judiciary
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 20 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) has been reappointed by Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) to serve as ranking member of the Senate Committee on Judiciary for the 123rd Indiana General Assembly. Sen. Koch will also serve as chairman of the Senate Committee on Utilities, ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce and Technology, and member of the Senate Committee on Co  more

Ind. Utility Regulatory Commission Issues Weekly Hearing Schedule for Dec. 19-23
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 16 (TNSsro) -- The Indiana Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following weekly hearing schedule: * * * Monday, December 19, 2022 CAUSE NO.: 38707-FAC134; ALJ: SCHUSTER; TIME: 9:30 A.M.; COMMISSIONER: ZIEGNER; ROOM: PNC, Room 222 APPLICATION OF DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC FOR APPROVAL OF A CHANGE IN ITS FUEL COST ADJUSTMENT FOR ELECTRIC SERVICE AND FOR APPROVAL OF A CHANGE IN ITS FUEL COST ADJUSTMENT FOR HIGH PRESSURE STEAM SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH IND  more

Ind. Utility Regulatory Commission Issues Weekly Hearing Schedule for Dec. 26-30
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 22 (TNSsro) -- The Indiana Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following weekly hearing schedule: * * * Monday, December 26, 2022 State Holiday = Christmas * * * Tuesday, December 27, 2022 There are no hearings scheduled for today. * * * Wednesday, December 28, 2022 There are no hearings scheduled for today. * * * Thursday, December 29, 2022 There are no hearings scheduled for today. * * * Friday, December 30, 2022 There are no hearings sch  more

Indiana Democratic Party: ICYMI - Eric Holcomb Calls for Teacher Pay Raise (Again), INGOP Prioritizes Another Culture War
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 21 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today called out Governor Eric Holcomb for providing educators this perennial line to educators: he wants them to have a pay raise. The problem: Governor Holcomb has often promised to act on teacher pay, and every year, Indiana Republicans put their extremist agenda before fixing the state's e  more

Indiana University Law School: Judge Dana Kenworthy, '01, Named To Indiana Court Of Appeals
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 22 (TNSper) -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: Grant County Superior Court Judge Dana Kenworthy, J.D. '01, had been named to the Indiana Court of Appeals. Judge Kenworthy was appointed to Grant County Superior Court 2 in 2010. Before serving as a judge, she worked as a Grant County deputy prosecutor for 10 years where she focused on cases involving child abuse, sexual assault, juvenile delinquency and domestic violence. Duri  more

Indiana University: More Than Fun And Games - Celebrations Can Benefit Your Health And Well-Being
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Dec. 22 (TNSjou) -- Indiana University issued the following news release: * * * Celebrations with a focus on accomplishments can increase perceived social support, new research finds * * * Making an intentional effort to recognize positive life events and achievements while gathering for food and drink will leave you feeling more socially supported, new research from Indiana University shows. The research, published online in the Journal of Public Policy & Marketing, f  more

Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Issues Agenda for Dec. 21 Meeting
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 20 (TNSsro) -- The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following agenda: * * * TO: Commission Chairman James F. Huston; Commissioners Freeman, Krevda, Veleta and Ziegner FROM: Commission Technical Divisions DATE: December 16, 2022 RE: 30-Day Utility Articles for Conference on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 @ 10:00 a.m. The following thirty-day filings have been submitted to the Commission. Each item was reviewed by the appropriate Commission Technical  more

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Offers Post-Clinical Bachelor's Degree for Allied Health Professionals
MARION, Indiana, Dec. 20 (TNSpro) -- Indiana Wesleyan University issued the following news: IWU-National & Global is excited to announce a post-clinical specialization for the Bachelor of Science in health sciences, which allows allied health professionals to apply a healthcare related associate's degree and/or convert an earned certification/licensure into degree credit to complete a bachelor's degree within two years. The program also creates a pathway to advanced fields of study like healthc  more

Indianapolis International Airport: Indy Airport Earns Highest Honor for Sustainable Infrastructure
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 23 -- The Indianapolis International Airport issued the following news release: The Indianapolis Airport Authority has undertaken an innovative and environmentally sustainable approach to its current Runway 5R-23L and Taxiway D reconstruction project at Indianapolis International Airport (IND) that has earned it praise and honors from the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure. The ISI has recognized the $190 million project with the Envision Platinum Award, which   more

New Grant Enables Indiana Wesleyan University to Fund English Language Learners Licensure for Teachers
MARION, Indiana, Dec. 23 (TNSpar) -- Indiana Wesleyan University issued the following news: Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global is excited to partner with the Indiana Teachers of English Language Learners (I-TELL) Project to provide a pathway for English Language Learners Licensure in the state of Indiana. Through a grant from I-Tell, current teachers can use I-TELL scholarships to English Language Learners Licensure at IWU for free. This partnership will eliminate the financial burde  more

Partnership Between Indiana Wesleyan University And ATP Flight School Enhances Career Opportunities For Pilots
MARION, Indiana, Dec. 22 (TNSpar) -- Indiana Wesleyan University issued the following news: Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global has partnered with ATP Flight School, the largest flight training company in the United States, to create streamlined degree pathways for pilots who complete their FAA Certificate through ATP. Alumni who enroll at IWU can count their flight training experience as degree credit and receive a ten percent tuition discount on select programs. "We provide a gener  more

Purdue Names New Provost, Executive Vice President For Research, And Additional Leadership Updates For January 2023
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Dec. 21 (TNSper) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: As the Fall 2022 semester ends at Purdue and the university prepares for a new president on Jan. 1, President-elect Mung Chiang announced Tuesday (Dec. 20) several updates to the university leadership team and a new structure for research and partnerships at Purdue. As of Jan. 1, Patrick Wolfe will become Purdue's next provost and executive vice president for academic affairs and diversity; Alyssa  more

Purdue Offering New Fully Online Master Of Science In International Agribusiness
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Dec. 21 (TNSpro) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Purdue University is offering a new fully online Professional Master of Science in International Agribusiness aimed at agribusiness professionals worldwide. Applications are being taken now, and the program launches in January 2023. The new degree is particularly valuable for learners looking to enhance their skills in data analytics, quantitative data analysis and data-based decision-making. This  more

Purdue University Northwest To Celebrate The Legacy Of The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. (Jan. 16, 2023)
WESTVILLE, Indiana, Dec. 22 (TNSconf) -- Purdue University Northwest issued the following news release: Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invites the community to take part in its annual celebration of the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. The university will host community conversations and a keynote speaker on Jan. 12, 2023 and offer volunteer service opportunities on Jan. 16, 2023. "This year we were able to make changes that will allow more faculty, staff and students to e  more

Purdue: Improving Prostate Cancer Relapse Forecast By 14 Months
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Dec. 21 (TNSjou) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: A new tool could help save lives by predicting prostate cancer relapse 14 months earlier than current standard methods. The tool, a computer model, makes its predictions by using levels of a single biomarker produced by prostate cells to forecast the interplay of biochemical reactions linked to prostate cancer. In developing the model, researchers also found four promising "model-based biomarkers,  more

Real Estate Attorney Williams Joins Quarles & Brady Indianapolis Office As of Counsel
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 22 (TNSper) -- Quarles and Brady, a law firm, issued the following news on Dec. 21, 2022: The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Real Estate attorney Erica Williams has joined the firm's Indianapolis office as of counsel. She was previously at another national law firm. Williams represents developers, buyers, sellers, REITs, landlords and tenants in all facets of complex commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispo  more

Syracuse University: Hamid Ekbia Appointed Director of Autonomous Systems Policy Institute
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 14 (TNSper) -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Hamid Ekbia, professor of informatics, cognitive science, data science and international studies at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, has been appointed as University Professor at Syracuse University and will serve as the next director of its Autonomous Systems Policy Institute (ASPI). Ekbia, who is also director of Indiana University's Center for Research on Mediated Interaction (CROMI), succeeds   more

Valparaiso University Joins International Space Research Effort
VALPARAISO, Indiana, Dec. 20 (TNSfund) -- Valparaiso University issued the following news release: Todd Hillwig, Ph.D., professor of physics and astronomy at Valparaiso University has received a $72,743 grant from the Space Telescope Science Institute for the project "A Treasury FUV Survey of the Hottest White Dwarfs." The funds will support the hiring of student researchers for three summers (2023-2025) to assist with collecting and analyzing data, as well as covering travel and conference exp  more

VU Names Professor As New Director Of Assessment
VINCENNES, Indiana, Dec. 21 (TNSper) -- Vincennes University issued the following news release: Vincennes University has named Matt Groneman as its new Director of Assessment. Before joining the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Groneman served as an associate professor in the University's English Department within the College of Humanities. Since he began teaching at VU in 2010, Groneman has edited the Tecumseh Review, organized Poetry on the Green, and served for many years on both the   more