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Wednesday, 22 February 2012 4:16 |
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STATEHOUSE – Sen. Jim Banks (R-Columbia City) helped advance Indiana education reform efforts one step further as his legislation to make it easier for students to transfer college credits between schools sailed through a final House of Representatives vote, 91-2.
Senate Bill 182, aimed at reducing costs and increasing transparency in higher education, can now be signed into law by Gov. Mitch Daniels.
“I commend my fellow House colleagues for passing this legislation that will not only save students money, but promote transparency within the state system,” Banks said. “Students will now know ahead of time whether their courses are transferable, which will prevent them from having to re-take course work.”
SB 182 would increase the amount of credits that can be transferred among state colleges and universities. Banks said the bill will help transfer students graduate within the expected 4-year time frame. It will also create a statewide common course numbering system for transferable credits to simplify the process. STATEHOUSE – Sen. Jim Banks (R-Columbia City) helped advance Indiana education reform efforts one step further as his legislation to make it easier for students to transfer college credits between schools sailed through a final House of Representatives vote, 91-2. Senate Bill 182, aimed at reducing costs and increasing transparency in higher education, can now be signed into law by Gov. Mitch Daniels.
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Wednesday, 15 February 2012 2:10 |
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INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana State Treasurer Richard Mourdock filed the required paperwork with the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office to officially be placed on the 2012 Republican Primary Election ballot for the U.S. Senate. Treasurer Mourdock also submitted the required ballot petition signed by over 13,000 Hoosier voters.
“Having over 13,000 registered Hoosier voters indicating they are ready for Senator Dick Lugar to defend his 36 year voting record in the U.S. Senate, speaks volumes about the political mood in Indiana,” stated Treasurer Mourdock. “Republican primary voters are tired of the Washington, DC, mentality of ‘going-along-to-get-along’ and want new leadership in the U.S. Senate committed to true conservative values.”
In Indiana, a candidate for the U.S. Senate must collect 500 signatures from registered voters in each of the state’s nine congressional districts to appear on the Primary Election ballot in May.
The 2012 deadline for all signatures to be submitted to the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office is Friday, February 10, at 12 noon.
“This is now a two man race with Senator Lugar, and I look forward to debating the issues with him.
“Given the poor shape of our nation’s economy and the federal government’s inability to control spending, Hoosier Republicans are focused on issues like the debt ceiling, wasteful earmark spending, government bailouts, and the costs associated with illegal immigration.
“As ‘Obama’s favorite Republican,’ Dick Lugar is out of touch with Hoosiers on these critical issues after 36 years in Washington. It’s what causes him to cast one liberal vote after another, the most recent being his vote against a permanent ban on earmark spending,” stated Treasurer Mourdock.
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana State Treasurer Richard Mourdock filed the required paperwork with the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office to officially be placed on the 2012 Republican Primary Election ballot for the U.S. Senate. Treasurer Mourdock also submitted the required ballot petition signed by over 13,000 Hoosier voters.
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Wednesday, 15 February 2012 2:08 |
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The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is again offering competitive engineering scholarships valued at $3,125 per semester for up to five years. Full-time students accepted or currently enrolled in a qualifying civil engineering program are encouraged to learn more and download the scholarship application at www.INDOTScholarship.IN.gov. Applications for the 2012-2013 school year must be postmarked by April 30, 2012.
INDOT’s scholarship program leverages federal transportation funding to offer civil engineering scholarships to college students enrolled at one of Indiana’s Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) certified engineering schools. Eligible university programs include Purdue University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Trine University, University of Evansville, University of Notre Dame, University of Southern Indiana and Valparaiso University.
Scholarship recipients will receive as much as $3,125 per semester for up to five years of post-secondary education, including a maximum of two years of graduate school. Scholarship funds can be applied to educational expenses such as tuition, fees and books. In return, recipients will work at INDOT in full-time, paid positions during their summer breaks. Upon graduation, scholarship recipients must work six months at INDOT for each academic semester they received a scholarship.
More information on the INDOT Engineer Scholarship program and an application form are available on the Web at www.INDOTScholarship.IN.gov. Applications for the 2012-2013 school year must be postmarked by April 30, 2012. Students or parents with questions may contact recruitment consultant Brandi Jittjumnongk at
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or 812-895-7305. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is again offering competitive engineering scholarships valued at $3,125 per semester for up to five years. Full-time students accepted or currently enrolled in a qualifying civil engineering program are encouraged to learn more and download the scholarship application at www.INDOTScholarship.IN.gov. Applications for the 2012-2013 school year must be postmarked by April 30, 2012.
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Wednesday, 15 February 2012 2:05 |
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MUNCIE —Hoosiers donated 18,478 no-longer-used wireless phones to HopeLine from Verizon in 2011 to support and put resources into the hands of domestic violence survivors in Indiana, including more than 2.7 million minutes of airtime to maintain critical and daily connections with employers, doctors and schools.
The number of phones reflects a 23 percent annual increase in donations from Hoosiers during a year when economic pressures and unemployment brought increasing numbers of families seeking aid to Indiana shelters.
“Hoosier donations are critical to the ongoing support of Indiana-based nonprofits that serve families in need,” said John Granby, president–Indiana /Kentucky/Michigan Region, Verizon Wireless. “Ongoing donations can be made to local retail stores throughout the year and provide HopeLine with additional resources so that local nonprofits can continue to serve their communities. Survivors often rely on donated cell phones, so they can stay in touch with important contacts while they rebuild their lives.”
According to the 2010 National Census of Domestic Violence Services, 82 percent of Indiana programs surveyed reported a higher demand for services while at the same time 76 percent of programs reported a decrease in funding.
HopeLine from Verizon puts the nation’s most reliable wireless network to work in Indiana communities by collecting no-longer-used wireless phones, batteries and accessories in any condition from any wireless service provider. Verizon Wireless and the HopeLine program provide wireless phones and airtime to survivors of domestic violence and cash grants to local shelters and non-profit organizations that focus on domestic violence prevention, awareness and advocacy.
Last year in Indiana, Hoosier nonprofits received more than $200,000 in cash grants and shelters received phones with more than 2.7 million minutes of donated airtime for use by domestic violence survivors.
Since the national recycling program began in 2001, HopeLine has collected more than 9 million phones nationwide; awarded more than $14 million in cash grants to prevention and awareness programs nationwide; and donated more than 123,000 HopeLine phones with more than 406 million minutes of airtime to domestic violence victims, survivors and organizations.
HopeLine wireless phone donations are accepted at all Verizon Wireless communications stores across the nation, including all retail locations in Indiana. To find a nearby donation location using a zip code search, visit: http://www.verizonwireless.com/storelocator
For more information on HopeLine from Verizon and to learn how to donate a wireless phone (including postage-paid donations through the mail), visit www.verizonwireless.com/hopeline for general information or aboutus.verizonwireless.com/communityservice/Shipping.html for a pre-paid mailing label.
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Stay in the know about Verizon Wireless news in Indiana by following @VZWmichelle on Twitter at twitter.com/vzwmichelle. For all the latest news, information and upgrades, follow @VZWnews on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWnews. Hoosiers donated 18,478 no-longer-used wireless phones to HopeLine from Verizon in 2011 to support and put resources into the hands of domestic violence survivors in Indiana, including more than 2.7 million minutes of airtime to maintain critical and daily connections with employers, doctors and schools.
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Tuesday, 31 January 2012 6:38 |
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Enjoy the majesty of bald eagles in Indiana with the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services' Annual Eagle Watch field trips on February 18 and 19.
Participants will meet at the interpretive center at 3 p.m. and caravan to several locations on the way to the roost.
The field trip sessions begin with a talk about bald eagles at the interpretive center. Then participants will travel to popular eagle spots, ending up at a nearby roost site to watch the bald eagles fly in for the night. These spots have had many eagles in the past.
Be sure to dress for the weather, bring binoculars, any snacks or drinks desired, and a full tank of gas.
Registration is required. There will be van seats available for a limited number of people. The number of cars to be included in the caravan also will be limited.
Register by calling the UWIS at (260) 468-2127 or visiting the Salamonie Interpretive Center in the Lost Bridge West Recreation Area, 3691 S. New Holland Road, Andrews, IN 46702.
Visit the UWIS website at www.dnr.IN.gov/ uwiswww.dnr.in.gov/uwis> for more information. Enjoy the majesty of bald eagles in Indiana with the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services' Annual Eagle Watch field trips on February 18 and 19. Participants will meet at the interpretive center at 3 p.m. and caravan to several locations on the way to the roost.
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Tuesday, 31 January 2012 6:00 |
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Indiana residents can fight back against cancer and share hope for those facing the disease by supporting the American Cancer Society Daffodil Days®. This longstanding fundraiser is about more than just getting beautiful flowers; it is an opportunity to share hope for a world with less cancer and more birthdays, where cancer never steals another year from anyone’s life.
For a donation of $10, anyone can enjoy a bouquet of fresh-cut daffodils while supporting the fight against cancer. In addition to a bunch of daffodils for $10, a bunch and a vase is available for $15, or two bunches and a vase for $25.
Another important part of Daffodil Days is the Gift of Hope – a bouquet of daffodils in a vase, delivered anonymously to cancer patients within the community. The Gift of Hope helps brighten a patient’s day and serves as an introduction to the American Cancer Society’s free services and information available to help them get well. Multiple donation levels are offered (beginning at $25), to enable donors to support as many Gift of Hope deliveries as they choose.
“I encourage everyone to help paint our community yellow with daffodils this spring to represent our commitment to preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from the disease,” said Jodi Pickens, American Cancer Society manager. “We all have the power to make a difference for those facing cancer and their families. By giving daffodils, we are actually sharing the hope of a world with less cancer and more birthdays.”
The last day to place an advanced order is March 9. Flowers will be delivered March 19 – 23. This year, FedEx is partnering with the American Cancer Society to deliver orders of $100 or more for free, to nearly the entire state. For those that miss the pre-order deadline, once the flowers arrive they will also be available at select Kroger locations throughout the state.
Funds raised through Daffodil Days enable the Society to offer free programs and services that save lives by helping people stay well by preventing cancer or detecting it early; helping people get well by being there for them during and after a cancer diagnosis; by finding cures through investment in groundbreaking discovery; and by fighting back by rallying lawmakers to pass laws to defeat cancer and by rallying communities worldwide to join the fight.
To order daffodils or to get involved with collecting orders at your workplace or organization, visit cancer.org/daffodils or call 1-800-227-2345. Indiana residents can fight back against cancer and share hope for those facing the disease by supporting the American Cancer Society Daffodil Days®. This longstanding fundraiser is about more than just getting beautiful flowers; it is an opportunity to share hope for a world with less cancer and more birthdays, where cancer never steals another year from anyone’s life.
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