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Journal explores community-based learning
Indiana State University has published the inaugural edition of The Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education.
ISU freshmen with 3.3 GPA guaranteed scholarship
Freshmen attending Indiana State University next year who have a high school grade point average of 3.3 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) will be guaranteed a scholarship worth at least $1,000 and may be eligible for even more lucrative awards up to the full cost of tuition.
BRUCE'S HISTORY LESSONS: Seven score and six years ago this week
Seven score and six years ago this week (Nov. 19) in 1863 President Abraham Lincoln honored a request to “say a few words” to the assembled crowd at a ceremony honoring both Confederate and Union soldiers who had fallen in a three-day Civil War battle fought near Gettysburg, Pa.
TH South Marching Band performs at Lucas Oil Stadium
The Pride of South Marching Band from Terre Haute South Vigo High School performed at Lucas Oil Stadium for the Bands of America on Nov. 7.
Teens invited to mystery event
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to help solve the mystery of VIC TUM’s murder from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets.
Lessons with licorice?
Indiana State University students huddled around classroom tables one fall morning carefully running their fingers over torn muscles.
Youth Exchange seeks American applicants
Andrea Hoebing, from Raesfeld, Germany, (state of North Rhine-Westphalia) is studying at Lincoln Trail Community College in Robinson, Ill.
Law Day set at The Woods
The Paralegal Studies Program and Indiana Legal Assistants at the Woods will sponsor the annual Law Day beginning at 9 a.m. Nov. 17 in the Conservatory on the St. Mary-of-the-Woods College campus.
Lugar, state superintendent launch education award
U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar and Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett recently launched the Lugar Education Patriot Award.
Education Briefs: Nov. 18, 2009
• LTC registering students for spring
• Presentation on sexting, cyberbullying
• Thank a teacher this holiday season
• Turkey Trot fundraiser Saturday
Vigo County School Corp. High School Honor Roll: Nov. 18, 2009
TH Children’s Museum offers free admission to veterans, active duty military, families
The Terre Haute Children’s Museum will offer free admission to veterans, active duty military and their families today in honor of Veterans Day.
SMWC women run to national championship
The St. Mary-of-the-Woods College cross country team has won the United States Collegiate Athletic Associations National Cross Country Championship at Concord, NH.
College hosting a Staffing Agencies Networking Fair
Vigo School Corp. presents CASA with $1K
The Vigo County School Corp. donated $1000 to the Vigo County CASA program in a presentation on Oct. 16 in honor of Jim Shorter, regional district manager of Wendy’s for his never-ending commitment to children.
Students win writing contest, surprise visit
Three Vigo County elementary students wrote winning essays and won a surprise visit from an Indiana State University coach and player.
Across The Wabash Valley: Nov. 11, 2009
Forensic anthropologist discusses cases at ISU
A forensic anthropologist with the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command in Hawaii discussed investigating serial killer cases to mass graves during a one-day Forensic Seminar at Indiana State University on Oct. 27.
Bruce's HIstory Lessons: From Germany’s ashes Hitler rises
In early November of 1918, Lance Corporal Adolf Hitler was recuperating from war wounds in a military hospital in the town of Pasewalk, located in German Pomerania. Specifically he was suffering from blindness in both eyes, caused by poison gas fired by the British at the German trenches in Flanders a month earlier.
Woods seeks Top Ten on 10 scholarship applications
St. Mary-of-the-Woods College is now accepting applications for the Top Ten on 10 Scholarship Competition.
'A Good Fit': Indiana State University commuter students
Thanks to commuter students at Indiana State University, needy area schoolchildren will have socks to keep their feet warm during the upcoming cold winter months.
Terre Haute North cheer clinic Dec. 5
Come join the fun and learn jumps, chants, cheers, and dance from the Terre Haute North Cheerleaders and their new coaching staff at a cheer clinic at North’s gymnasium.
West Vigo plans Veterans Day program
The West Vigo High School Social Studies department will again coordinate the annual Veterans Day program. The program will be staged in the Viking main gymnasium at 10:30 a.m. Tim Skinner, chair of the department and an Indiana senator, is in charge of the arrangements.
Turkey Run High School honors its fall athletes
The Turkey Run High School Fall Sports Banquet was staged Oct. 29 in the cafeteria. Athletes from the fall sports of football, volleyball, tennis, and cheerleading were recognized.

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