HAMMOND — Purdue University Calumet celebrates an historic day in its rising sports program with the groundbreaking today (12/9) of an outdoor athletics facility at nearby Dowling Park. Thanks to generous support by the City of Hammond and Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., development of the Purdue University Calumet Athletics Complex, announced originally in 2011, […]
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Challenger Learning Center promotes science, engineering and space. by Michael Puente Educators often stress to students to “reach for the stars.” When Rebecca Manis says it, she means it, literally. “Our mission is to inspire and engage students in the STEM fields, science, technology, engineering and math. We do it through simulation. We try to
HAMMOND — During the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority’s annual holiday reception on Wednesday, Dec. 4, members of the hospitality and tourism industry gathered to recognize this year’s leading professionals, attractions, and events. Award recipients were announced for the Chester F. Dobis Public Service in Hospitality Award, Elected Official of the Year, Most Innovative
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WEST LAFAYETTE — A Brown County couple has established a challenge fund for the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine to support bladder cancer research. Evan and Sue Ann Werling of Nashville, Ind., have given $100,000 to start Brandi’s Cancer Challenge Fund. The challenge gift is to encourage additional investment from matching gifts. The fund
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MUNSTER – Good neighbors Tom and Sue Krygsheld believe in taking care of their own and paying it forward along the way. During the month of October, the Krygshelds held a fundraiser to honor their employee Shelley DeYoung, a breast cancer survivor. A portion of the proceeds from Illiana Heating & Air Conditioning’s service calls
WEST LAFAYETTE — The Board of Visitors of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) on Friday (Dec. 6) named Purdue University’s Tim Sands as its next president. The appointment takes effect June 1. Sands, executive vice president for academic affairs and provost, will remain at Purdue through the spring semester. At Virginia
Porter Regional Hospital is proud to offer our patients and guests Concierge Services. Porter’s Concierge Services are available seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and can be reached by phone at 219-983-8900 or via email at concierge@porterhealth.com. The Concierge is located at the front reception desk in the hospital’s main lobby and
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WEST LAFAYETTE — Three Purdue University professors have been awarded the distinction of fellow from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world’s largest general scientific society. The distinction recognizes their notable work to advance science or its applications, and fellows are elected by peer members. The association will present 388 new fellows
