VALPARAISO — United Way of Porter County (UWPC) is pleased to announce it received one out of the three coveted GEM Awards given out each year, along with several first and third place wins and an honorable mention in the 2014 GEM Awards. Golden Excellence in Media (GEM) entries are judged on innovation, accomplishment of […]
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By generously donating their time and talents, several Porter physicians and nurses made a difference in the lives of children and adults in Nicaragua in February. Traveling with the nonprofit organization, Healing, Health & Hope, the volunteer medical team comprised of Plastic Surgeon Nicholas Retson, M.D., Anesthesiologist Vikram Appannagari, M.D., Nancy Lijewski, RN, Martha Schweizer,
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HAMMOND — The Purdue University Board of Trustees granted promotions to nine Purdue University Calumet faculty members at the April 4th Trustees meeting held at Purdue University North Central. Nicolae Tarfulea of Hammond (Mathematics) was promoted to full professor. Additionally, the following were promoted to associate professor: Muhammad T. Anan of Munster (Electrical and Computer
HAMMOND — Purdue University Calumet has pledged to join the Institute of International Education (IIE)’s Generation Study Abroad initiative to double the number of American students who study abroad by the end of the decade. Fewer than 10 percent of all U.S. college students study abroad at some point in their academic careers. In an
The U.S. Small Business Administration and AARP are again teaming up to host National Encore Entrepreneur Mentor Month targeted at entrepreneurs over the age of 50. Building on the success of a joint SBA and AARP Mentor Month in April 2013, the two organizations will match “encore entrepreneurs” with successful business owners and community leaders
Northwest Indiana Breast Care Center at Methodist Hospitals has been named a recipient of the Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s Best Breast Centers, acknowledging its dedication to providing exceptional patient care and treatment. Breast cancer is the second most common form of cancer among American women according to the American Cancer Society, and
Women’s Fund of Central Indiana announced the creation of an “incubator” designed to attract social service entrepreneurs to Indianapolis in an effort to develop solutions that will improve the lives of emerging adult women (ages 18 to 24) and move them toward economic stability. Women’s Fund is dedicating ten-years and millions of dollars to fund
DYER — Stardust Bowl and BMO Harris are teaming up to host a one-of-a-kind bowling fundraiser to benefit Lake Area United Way. The event will take place on Saturday, May 17th from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Stardust Bowl III, 1330 Sheffield Ave. in Dyer. Individual tickets for the event are $25 and includes
Free “Future of Healthcare: ACA Provisions and Terminology” explaining healthcare act at USF Crown Point WHAT The University of Saint Francis Crown Point will continue its free “Future of” lecture series with a presentation on the Affordable Care Act,“The Future of Healthcare: ACA Provisions and Terminology.” WHO Attorney and Indiana State Nursing Association Director of
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Lakeshore PAWS will host their 3rd Birthday Bash on April 12. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at their adoption center, 405 Elm St. in Valparaiso. Lakeshore PAWS encourages community members and guests to come help celebrate and meet some available pets in the process. If considering adoption, one may
