Learn about people, companies making difference at work and in their communities Banking Cristal Brisco, magistrate judge for St. Joseph Circuit Court, recently was appointed to the board of directors of Merrillville-based Centier Bank. Clark Kellogg, a college basketball analyst for CBS Sports, was elected to the First Merchants Corp. board of directors. Business Malika […]
Making a Difference: Franciscan awards two Maria Petti Memorial Scholarships to nursing students
Two nursing students will receive some help with their college expenses through Franciscan Health’s Maria Petti Memorial Scholarship fund.
Valparaiso University professor honored by global mathematics organization
Rick Gillman, associate provost for faculty affairs and professor of mathematics and statistics at Valparaiso University, recently received a 2019 Certificate of Meritorious Service from the Mathematical Association of America.
Valparaiso University names vice president for student affairs
Julie DeGraw has been named vice president for student affairs at Valparaiso University.
Valparaiso University President Mark Heckler stepping down from post
Mark Heckler, who has served as president of Valparaiso University since 2008, will step down from the post.
What’s best for employees
Experts say a little creativity can go a long way in search for comprehensive but affordable benefits Offering employees traditional benefits — health care, insurance, savings plans, paid time off — has always been a challenge for employers because of the high expense that comes with them. According to the Society for Human Resource Management, […]
Unexpected innkeepers
Valparaiso Inn Bed and Breakfast offers guests 130-year historical perspective A stroll in Valparaiso’s historic Washington Street District in 2012 led couple James Berman and Lizbeth Bryant down a path they never expected. The Mother’s Day walk was the inspiration for eventually buying a 130-year-old three-story mansion. The eight-bedroom landmark residence built at the turn […]
Valparaiso University professor lands national teaching honor
Randa Duvick, a professor of foreign languages and literatures at Valparaiso University, was presented the American Association of Teachers of French’s 2019 Dorothy Ludwig Excellence in Teaching Award.
Valparaiso University professor lands national teaching award
Mark Budnik, an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at Valparaiso University, will be presented a National Outstanding Teaching Medal from the American Society of Engineering Education.
Valparaiso University, ArcelorMittal present annual Northwestern Indiana Science and Engineering Fair Feb. 23
Valparaiso University will host the annual Northwestern Indiana Science and Engineering Fair on Feb. 23 in the Harre Union Ballroom. Students in grades 6 through 12 from schools in Porter, Lake, LaPorte, Starke, Jasper, Pulaski and Newton counties will participate and compete for many awards and more than $5,000 in cash prizes, including scholarships to […]