WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University has launched a national search to hire the first chancellor of Purdue University Northwest, an institution that will officially come into existence on July 1, 2016, as the result of the unification of Purdue University Calumet and Purdue University North Central. The chancellor will oversee the integration of the two […]
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The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) recognized 12 individuals and 12 employers from across the state at their annual WorkOne Achievement Awards Ceremony at the state house. Several key government representatives were there and Indy talk show host Abdul Hakim Shabazz served as master of ceremonies. Northwest Indiana’s Galfab, Inc. out of Winamac was
35 Concerts proudly presents TONY BENNETT, the 18 time Grammy Award-winning musician whose music spans over six decades on Saturday, October 3, at 8:00 p.m. at the Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend. Tickets range from $55 to $125, and can be purchased through the Morris Box Office, by phone 574-235-9190 or 800-537-6415, online at
MUNSTER — TechPoint, Indiana’s technology growth initiative, recognized WebLink International as one of Indiana’s technology success stories during its annual Mira Awards gala, at the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis. Now in its 16th year, TechPoint’s Mira Awards celebrate the most innovative and successful technologies and technology companies in Indiana, as well as entrepreneurs and
MUNSTER — Nurses by day and students by night, the staff of the Acute Rehabilitation Unit at Community Hospital have spent countless hours preparing for the Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) exam. Their hard work has finally paid off and all six team members – Chad Jones, RN; Christine Sencaj, RN; Jennifer Mutka, RN; JoAnna
HAMMOND — The South Shore Convention and Visitor Authority has partnered with the Red Shoe Project to help local children have access to athletic shoes. Red Shoe Project, an organization started by Hanover High School sophomore Eric Lakomek, collects athletic shoes and equipment to provide to less fortunate children and teens. “I noticed that a
INDIANAPOLIS — Nastia Liukin, the individual all-around gold medalist at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing and one of the most successful gymnasts in U.S. history, will serve as Grand Marshal of the 99th Indianapolis 500 on May 24. As part of her duties as Grand Marshal, Liukin will appear on the red carpet, take
HAMMOND — Samantha Lakin, a Purdue University Calumet graduate student and visual arts teacher at Carrie Gosch Elementary in East Chicago, has received the university’s Scholarship of Excellence and Professionalism Award. The award is for outstanding, committed professional achievement and community service based on a request she submitted for school supplies to better serve her
