WESTVILLE — Former FBI Director James Comey opens the Purdue University Northwest Sinai Forum’s 65th season Sept. 9. “This year’s series will be exciting, compelling and engaging,” said Leslie Plesac, Sinai Forum executive director. “We are grateful for the generosity of our sponsors to help us bring a wonderfully diverse and dynamic lineup of […]
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Indiana’s unemployment rate in June was 3.3 percent, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. The June figure is lower than the nation’s rate of 4 percent. With the exception of October 2014, the state’s unemployment rate has been below the U.S. rate for more than four years. The state said the monthly unemployment
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James Sullivan, University of Notre Dame professor of economics and co-founder of the university’s Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities, has been appointed to the U.S. Commission on Social Impact Partnerships. The commission, created by the 2018 Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results Act, will advise the Treasury Department on the selection of state
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Lake County Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Tavitas has been selected to serve on the Indiana Court of Appeals. Her selection was announced July 19 by Gov. Eric Holcomb. She will replace Judge Michael Barnes, who retired from the Indiana Court of Appeals in June after 18 years. “Judge Tavitas is deserving and the right choice
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Ivy Tech Community College Lafayette Chancellor Dr. David Bathe was appointed vice president of finance for the National Council for Workforce Education. As an affiliate council of the American Association of Community Colleges, NCWE provides a national forum for administrators and faculty in workforce education and basic skills. Bathe joined the NCWE board in June
The University of Notre Dame College of Engineering has created a new center for civic innovation in partnership with the Office of Research, Center for Social Concerns and IDEA Center. The college said it’s part of an effort to find innovative solutions to pressing civic issues and improve quality of life and place in St.
Cindy Cavanaugh has been named by Goodwill LEADS Inc. as vice president for The Excel Centers. Cavanaugh previously served as director of the Hammond Excel Center. Her background includes nine years with the School City of Hammond, serving as interim dean of students. Cavanaugh will manage the educational goals and vision for Excel Center sites
These Indiana business expansion projects recently were announced by the Indiana Economic Development Corp.: Oji Intertech expanding: Oji Intertech Inc., a Japan-based automotive and industrial parts manufacturer, plans to expand its operations in Wabash County, creating up to 33 new jobs by 2021. The company, which is a subsidiary of Oji Interpack Co. Ltd., will
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