SOUTH BEND – The University of Notre Dame has signed an agreement with St. Patrick’s County Park to build a $1 million research facility on 28 acres of land. The university will lease the property for $1 a year for 49 years. The research center will be part of Notre Dame’s Environmental Change Initiative and […]
WESTVILLE – Purdue University North Central’s tax accounting students will offer free assistance to the public in preparing federal and state income tax returns. Help is available from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays through March 31, except for March 10. Appointments are required and all work will be done in Room 171 in
HAMMOND – For the third straight year, Purdue University Calumet’s Charlotte R. Riley Child Center has qualified for the Paths to Quality top rating status. The ranking is Indiana’s top rating for child care programs and was created by the Child Care and Early Education Partnership to help parents identify licensed family child care centers.
WESTVILLE – The Purdue University North Central Odyssey 2011-12 Arts and Cultural Events Series and the LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra will host performances by world-class pianist Andrius Zlabys. On Thursday, March 1, Zlabys will perform a solo piano recital in the Library-Student-Faculty Building Room 144. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Admission is free, but seating
During the November 2011 “Indiana Rural Summit” at Indiana State University’s Terre Haute campus, the university’s Steven Pontius listed the major threats to Indiana’s rural communities. “Our rural communities are losing their young people,” Dr. Pontius said. “We must promote entrepreneurship and attract employers to Indiana’s rural places.” He also raised concern that the high
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WESTVILLE – Purdue University North Central Early Childhood Education and Nursing programs have received a grant from the United Healthcare UnitedHealth HEROES program. The PNC program, “Countdown to a Healthy Start,” focuses on establishing positive relationships with families to foster children’s healthy development and prevent childhood obesity. During weekly visits with community partners, PNC students
HAMMOND – Purdue University Calumet has been certified as a StormReady University. The designation means PUC has increased preparedness for extreme weather, improved safety programs and strong line of communication between the university and the National Weather Service. The certification also included training for university staff as basic storm spotters. “Becoming a StormReady University increases
SOUTH BEND – The St. Mary’s College Career Crossings Office has invited Indiana companies and non-profits with internship opportunities to visit the campus for its internship fair next month. The Indiana Internship Expo for St. Mary’s students will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23 in the Student Center Lounge. Companies and non-profits
