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Muncie, IN—Notice is hereby given that at 8 a.m. on September 15, 2016 the Regional Board of Trustees of Ivy Tech Community College East Central region will hold an Executive Session meeting at the Ivy Tech Muncie Fisher Campus, 345 South High Street. Notice is further given that a regular Board meeting will be held on September 15, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. at the Ivy Tech Muncie Fisher Campus.  Reports from the Region’s staff will be presented and trustees will consider and take action on such items as may be brought before them.   About Ivy Tech Community College Ivy Tech…

By: BSU News – MUNCIE, Ind. – The Ball State University Board of Trustees today approved the naming of the Dr. Don Shondell Practice Center, to be built adjacent to Worthen Arena. Funded via the Ball State University Cardinal Commitment campaign, which raised $20.6 million, the $6.4 million facility will provide practice space for the women’s and men’s basketball and volleyball programs. The facility will also house a training room, study room and individual team meeting rooms. Shondell, the legendary International Volleyball Hall of Fame former head coach for Ball State’s men’s volleyball team, amassed a career record that included 20…

By: Shawn Carmichael— Muncie, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College East Central region will be holding a Go Ivy Day event at the WorkOne Express Employment Center in Winchester. Prospective students will be able to learn all about Ivy Tech Community College including admissions, financial aid, new student orientation, and career services. Go Ivy Day WorkOne Express Employment Center August 29 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 325 S. Oak St. #301 Winchester, IN 47394 For more information about this event, contact Seth Davidson at (765) 289-2291 ext. 1440.   About Ivy Tech Community College Ivy Tech Community College is the…

By: BSU News— A weather pattern that resulted in at least 22 tornadoes in Indiana — with as many as eight in the Kokomo area — on Wednesday was a puzzling development, says David Call, a meteorology professor at Ball State University. “Yesterday’s weather pattern typically does not result in a tornado outbreak,” said Call,  who annually leads storm chase classes across the Great Plains during the early summer months. “That is why most forecasters and computer models did not project them.  In fact, there were doubts that thunderstorms would form at all. “The equivalent of this type of major…

By: Ana Pichardo— Meet Chris Walker, New Central High School Principal Originally from Middletown, Indiana, Chris earned his bachelor of science degree from Ball State University and his master’s degree from Butler University. Currently in his fourteenth year as an educator, Chris Walker brings administrative experience with him as he embraces his role of building principal. His previous administrative roles include athletic director and associate principal. When asked what he likes most about his new role, Chris states, “Working with the students. They are truly inspiring.” While pursuing his own career, Chris credits his former teachers for inspiring him to…

Muncie, Ind. – New for the 2016-2017 academic year, Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship recipients will be named in December. Applications are now available from The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. at www.cfmdin.org for high school seniors who will graduate in 2017. Students who qualify for this scholarship should submit an application to their guidance office by the deadline set by their school – either late August or early September. Each school will review their own applications and will submit recommendations to The Community Foundation Scholarship Committee no later than September 12, 2016. The 2017 recipients of the…

Indianapolis, IN — Ivy Tech Community College recently announced Alex D. Huskey as interim chancellor for the East Central and Richmond regions of the College. He will assume the role in September. The role was previously held by Dr. Andy Bowne, who now serves as senior vice president and chief operating officer with Ivy Tech. Huskey will oversee operations for the East Central and Richmond regions, which include a total of six campuses, in cities and areas including: Anderson, Connersville, Henry County, Marion, Muncie and Richmond. “I’m honored to accept this position and elevate my leadership role with Ivy Tech Community College,”…

By: Ana Pichardo—  Muncie, IN— As a member of the Muncie Central High School JROTC, Senior Jacob Miller recently attended a summer Youth Leadership Program through the FBI National Academy. Jacob was one out of twenty applicants selected from the State of Indiana. The three day, two night program which focused on leadership began on July 13th at Bradford Woods in Mooresville, Indiana. Jacob shares his leadership lessons, “I learned that leadership is not only a gift, a practice, or even a skill, but something you must study to become good at. Leadership requires cooperation and a common goal shared…