Purdue Northwest (PNW) School of Education and Counseling received a $20,000 grant from the Lilly Endowment Comprehensive Counseling Initiative intended for the school principal and counselor preparation programs. The purpose of the funding is to help “bridge the gap” between the traditional roles of school counselors and those of the transformed school counselor. The Lilly […]
Franciscan Health Rensselaer is pleased to announce Nicole Krol, R.N., has been appointed as diabetes educator. Nicole Krol is now accepting appointments for diabetes self-management education based on a referral from a healthcare provider. Patients will meet one-on-one with Nicole at the Franciscan Health Rensselaer, 1104 E. Grace Street in Rensselaer. Managing diabetes well reduces
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Stay current with local people, news and events Banking Michelle Anderson has been promoted to mortgage loan originator at First Financial. Anderson, a graduate of Purdue University, has served as a banking center manager with First Financial for more than 15 years… Horizon Bank announced the appointment of Mark Ritzi as market president for Porter
Innovation is invention on steroids and a catalyst for growth The word “innovation” was once hurled as an expletive, not enshrouded with reverence. A transformation began during the Industrial Revolution, when “innovation” began marching in progressive lockstep with “industry” and “science.” Today, think of innovation as an invention on steroids, the act of introducing something
Manufacturers, educators and community partnering to train workers Many Northwest Indiana manufacturers are facing a dilemma: not enough skilled workers to operate the sophisticated equipment on today’s factory floors. Training is the answer. But manufacturers are busy turning out products to service their customers. They don’t have the time or ability to develop full-scale training
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE – Applying for college financial aid is not complex and can be extremely beneficial. That’s the message of College Goal Sunday, a free, financial aid application assistance program, scheduled at 2 p.m., Nov. 5 at the Purdue University Northwest campuses and dozens of other Indiana locations. The Purdue Northwest program takes place
SOUTH BEND – Venues Parks & Arts (VPA) announces Best. Week. Ever. 2018 is returning and will take place from Monday, May 28 through Sunday, June 3. Last year’s Best. Week. Ever. brought over 50,000 attendees together to celebrate South Bend’s culture, progress and creativity through various community events and activities. “The magic behind this
Native Landscaping Class November is a great time to start planning your gardens. Learn about plants that will give interest to your garden through the season, the importance of native plants and their benefits to wildlife and popular plants to avoid. Botanist and Project Coordinator from Save the Dunes, Nathanael Pilla, will be leading the
