WEST LAFAYETTE — Former Sen. Richard Lugar visited Purdue University on Nov. 11 to speak at a ceremony in which Purdue’s forestry and natural resources farm was renamed the Richard G. Lugar Forestry Farm. The renamed farm will stand as recognition of Lugar’s longstanding commitment to science-based advances in forestry, said university President Mitch Daniels.
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WYNONNA ANNOUNCES “WYNONNA AND FRIENDS: STORIES & SONG” TOUR Appearing at STAR PLAZA THEATRE on Saturday, January 31st! American music icon WYNONNA has announced dates for her “Wynonna and Friends: Stories & Song” tour. Launching Wednesday, January 14 in Durham, NC, with a stop in her Ashland, KY hometown, the special run of shows will
HAMMOND — The Dean of Purdue University Calumet’s College of Technology has assumed additional responsibilities as Executive Director of the university’s emerging Commercialization and Manufacturing Excellence Center. Among his added duties, Niaz Latif is overseeing renovation and development of the center, located three blocks west of campus at 7116 Indianapolis Blvd. The facility will serve
The Saint Joseph’s College Department of Communication has received $75,000 in grants since August. After receiving a $25,000 grant from the George B. Quatman Foundation, the Department of Communication is the recipient of a $50,000 grant from The Hearst Foundation, Inc. Both grants will help continue the College’s transition to a Digital Media & Journalism
SOUTH BEND — Christopher J. Murphy III, Chairman and CEO of 1st Source Corporation, announced that 1st Source Bank President Jim Seitz has been elected President of 1st Source Corporation by the Board of Directors. Seitz earned the promotion to President of 1st Source Corporation due to the leadership he has shown as President of
PORTAGE — In an effort to shine the spotlight on quality careers throughout the building and construction trades, the Construction Advancement Foundation (CAF) of Northwest Indiana partnered with Ready NWI (Center of Workforce Innovations) and the Indiana Works Councils to provide a tour of various apprenticeship programs to regional guidance counselors, principals and other educators.
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Jamie Steinkamp, RN, has been named the Head Oncology Clinical Research Nurse at Porter Regional Hospital. As a part of the Loyola University Medical Center and Porter Regional Hospital’s partnership, Steinkamp will lead Porter’s oncology clinical trials under the guidance of Loyola’s institutional review board. In the upcoming months, Steinkamp will be working with physicians
GARY — The Gary/Chicago International Airport celebrated a major milestone in its Runway Expansion Project. CN began the 32-hour cut-over process to move rail operations from an existing line to a new route, clearing the way to continue to make progress on the Airport’s runway. This important milestone was celebrated at a ceremony this morning
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MERRILLVILLE – The guest speaker for the Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce’s November 18th membership luncheon is Roy Norton, Consul General for Canada. Mr. Norton’s topic is “Why Canada Matters to Indiana Business.” This presentation will show attendee’s why Canada is Indiana’s best customer in the world for Canada buys more from our state than
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INDIANAPOLIS – Katz, Sapper & Miller released its annual survey of Indiana manufacturers today, authored by faculty from the IU Kelley School of Business at Indianapolis. Indiana is the most manufacturing-dependent state in the nation, and the industry continues a strong rebound from the Great Recession; however, the survey warns that growth could be derailed
