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Friday, May 14, 2021
Second collection event scheduled at Portage High School
Portage, Indiana – The Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County will be sponsoring a household hazardous waste collection event scheduled Saturday, June 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Portage High School, 6450 U.S. 6. Participants should enter the campus from Pan Am Blvd, the first driveway north of U.S. 6 on Airport Road. Porter County residents can safely dispose of products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive ingredients. Household hazardous waste will be accepted at this
Friday, May 14, 2021Purdue University Northwest to host 21st Century Scholars Family Registration Days
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Enrolling in the 21st Century Scholars program should be easy, and that is why Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is set to host the 21st Century Scholars Family Registration Days. The on-campus events aim to help students register for the scholarship program by providing computer lab access and personalized help with submitting the online application. Students and their families will have the opportunity to tour the campuses and learn more about university life, educational
Tuesday, May 11, 2021Portage Chamber Outdoor Job Fair
The Portage Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Portage EDC and the Portage Park Dept. are excited to host this FREE outdoor job fair at Founders Square, 6300 Founders Square, Portage, IN 46368 on Wednesday, May 19 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Set up from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. Rain Date Thursday, May 20th.20 Masks must be worn at all times and social distancing will be enforced. Please do not offer food or drink. Please bring your own tables, chairs, table cloth, props, giveaways and signage, etc. Those
Tuesday, May 11, 2021Northwest Health To Offer Safe Sitter® Course
La Porte, IN - Northwest Health will offer the nationally recognized Safe Sitter® course for young teens, grades 6-8 at its Northwest Health – La Porte hospital. Dates for this one-day course are June 17 and July 15, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. More than 600,000 young teens have graduated from the medically-accurate program which teaches how, why, and where injuries happen so they can be prevented. The course provides hands-on practice in lifesaving techniques to young teens in grades 6 - 8 who are home
Tuesday, May 11, 2021Boys & Girls Clubs Hosting Day for Kids Open House May 15
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana is hosting a Day for Kids Open House on Saturday, May 15 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at each of its nine Clubs locations across Lake and Porter counties. This free event will be open to the public, with most Clubs holding outdoor activities. This event is for all kids and families even if they are not current Club members. Attendees will be able to participate in fun games, enjoy free food, take Club tours and receive membership and summer camp discounts.
Tuesday, May 11, 2021CAPTRUST Chesterton Ranks #3 Among Best Places to Work in Indiana
(Chesterton, IN) – The Indiana Chamber of Commerce has released its rankings for the 2021 Best Places to Work in Indiana list. Two northwest Indiana companies landed in the top three for large companies (251-999 employees), CAPTRUST Chesterton at #3 and Centier Bank at #2. This marks the seventh consecutive year CAPTRUST Chesterton, formally Lakeside Wealth Management, has made the list. “It’s incredible to see two northwest Indiana companies in the top three spots,” says Tim Rice, Principal at CAPTRUST
Tuesday, May 11, 2021Five Tips for Managing Spring Allergies
Valparaiso, IN – While Spring brings sunshine, emerging greenery and longer days, many people dread this season for the sinus pressure, headaches, itchy eyes and respiratory problems it brings. More than 50 million people suffer with nasal allergies and half of those also have seasonal pollen allergies, according to The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), which recently released a listing of the most challenging places in the country to live with allergies. “With ongoing changes to our
Tuesday, May 11, 2021Purdue Northwest to host Environmental Science summer camp
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. – Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will host its second Environmental Science summer camp from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CDT June 28 to July 2. Open to rising high school students, the camp will again take students into the field with visits to Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest, the Munster landfill, local ponds, and the Portage wastewater treatment plant. Working with scientists and engineers from Biology, Chemistry and Physics, and Construction Engineering and Management Technology,
Tuesday, May 11, 2021Mekisha Neal joins the Leadership Institute at Purdue Northwest
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. – Mekisha Neal, M.ED is the new assistant director of the Leadership Institute at Purdue University Northwest (PNW). Neal, who most recently served as greater Chicago regional director for the Boston-based non-profit, Summer Advantage USA, was chosen to expand the Leadership Institute at PNW’s role as the hub of leadership development in Northwest Indiana. “It is a real pleasure to announce that Mekisha Neal, an experienced educator and non-profit leader, has joined our
Monday, May 10, 2021HealthLinc and Economic Development Corporation Michigan City Work to Vaccinate Area Businesses
Valparaiso, IN -- HealthLinc and the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City are working together to promote COVID-19 vaccinations to area manufacturing facilities, businesses and organizations. HealthLinc is working in partnership with employers to host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at their businesses on days and times that work best for their employees. “We know it can be difficult to take time off of work to get the vaccine. We will administer the J&J vaccine, which requires only one shot and
Friday, May 07, 2021Northwest Health Remains Steadfast in Service to Northwest Indiana
Valparaiso, IN - For healthcare organizations, the pandemic has demonstrated how interconnected we all are, the impact each one of us can have and the benefit of working together for a common cause. Northwest Health has completed its 2020 Community Impact report, demonstrating how it has remained remain steadfast in its commitment to deliver safe, quality healthcare services to the Northwest Indiana. The arc of life is always present in a hospital, but its frailty has been very clear the past year. Well
Friday, May 07, 2021Purdue Northwest professor awarded 2021 Felix Chayes Prize
HAMMOND AND WESTVILLE, Ind. — Grethe Hystad, assistant professor of Statistics at Purdue University Northwest (PNW), has been selected as the recipient of the 2021 Felix Chayes Prize for Excellence in Research in Mathematical Petrology. The prize, awarded by the International Association for Mathematical Geosciences, is presented to recipients of exceptional potential, proven research ability, and for outstanding contributions to statistical petrology or related applications of mathematics or
Friday, May 07, 2021Franciscan Health’s Social Impact Partnership Program works with nonprofits to serve at-risk populat
Franciscan Health received funds to support healthcare-related programs for non-profit, health and human service organizations in at-risk communities. These funds will be allocated through Franciscan’s Social Impact Partnership Program (SIPP). SIPP funding applications will be accepted until June 11, 2021. Partner agencies will be announced July 29. Organizations may apply for up to $10,000 in monetary support and in-kind donations. Organizations may complete an application located at
Friday, May 07, 2021Purdue University Northwest hosts The PNW Big Sell competition, announces winners
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — The Purdue University Northwest (PNW) College of Business and the College of Technology successfully held the final pitches in The PNW Big Sell competition live on May 1, where the top three winners were announced. Rockland Page, owner of Merrillville-based RockaBlock, was awarded first place and $10,000 for his Freedom Fighters t-shirt design which brings together fashion, history and technology. Second place went to Emily Edwards of Schererville, founder of Emily’s Foods,
Monday, May 03, 2021Purdue Northwest launches virtual tour of campuses
A screenshot shows the newly launched virtual tour offered by Purdue University Northwest (PNW) via its website at pnw.edu/visit. Visitors can learn all the key features and benefits Purdue Northwest offers prospective students, and request additional information, start the application process, or request an in-person visit.HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. – Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has launched a virtual tour to give potential Purdue Northwest students and their families a new opportunity to see all
Friday, April 30, 2021Purdue Northwest donors help students power onward during Day of Giving
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) received more than $800,000 in contributions from more than 850 generous supporters during the 2021 Purdue Northwest Day of Giving on Wednesday, April 28. Gifts to PNW, as designated by the donors, will be used to support student scholarships, academic programs, athletics, student organizations and other strategic initiatives. The College of Nursing raised the most money of any unit within PNW. PNW once again was among the top 15 of a total
Friday, April 30, 2021Superior Ambulance’s $15,000 gift to Franciscan Health Foundation
Superior Ambulance’s $15,000 gift to Franciscan Health Foundation will fund purchase of home monitoring kits for COVID-19 patients The Franciscan Health Foundation’s COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Fund has received a major boost with a $15,000 donation from Superior Ambulance Service. The gift is being directed to purchase more than 500 COVID-19 kits to help coronavirus patients continue their recovery at home. Franciscan Health’s medical leaders emphasized the difference this will make for
Wednesday, April 28, 2021Longtime NIPSCO executive Don Babcock joins Purdue Northwest Chancellor’s staff
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. – Purdue University Northwest (PNW) announced today that longtime Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) director of economic development, Don Babcock, will be joining the staff of Chancellor Thomas L. Keon part-time, as director of economic development and community relations, to expand the university’s efforts around community and economic development in Northwest Indiana, especially La Porte and Porter counties. “We are thrilled to bring Don’s extensive expertise
Tuesday, April 27, 2021Northwest Health Adds Certified Oncology Rehabilitation to Cancer Care Services
La Porte, IN – Two physical therapists at Northwest Health have been certified by the Physiological Oncology Rehabilitation Institute (PORi) as Oncology Rehabilitation Specialists. With these certifications, Northwest Health – La Porte now meets the standards to classify as an Oncology Rehabilitation Center of Excellence. Stacey Davis, PT, DPT, CLT and Lisa Jongkind, MSPT, CLT received certification as Oncology Rehabilitation Specialists. To earn this certification, Davis and Jongkind participated in
Friday, April 23, 2021NIPSCO ANNOUNCES ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION GRANT PROJECTS
Support provided for wetland restoration, pollinator week, conservation programs, nature education and more Merrillville, Ind. — NIPSCO announced today the recipients of its 2021 Environmental Action Grant program, awarded to 18 local organizations that applied for the funding earlier this year. In its sixth year, NIPSCO’s Environmental Grant has donated $370,000 to date, helping 92 projects come to fruition across Northern Indiana. This year’s projects include multiple wetland restoration projects, launch
Friday, April 23, 2021Purdue University Northwest students benefiting from $3.8 million in new COVID-19 relief funds
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is moving quickly to disburse $3.8 million in newly released federal funds related to pandemic relief directly to its students with financial need. PNW will have distributed nearly $8.9 million in emergency funding directly to students over the past year. Although federal guidelines require universities to provide 50 percent of the emergency funding to students, Purdue Northwest decided to award 87 percent of all funds available to the
Friday, April 23, 2021Gary Boys & Girls Club’s Marcus Steele, Jr. Named Indiana Youth of the Year
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana’s Marcus Steele, Jr. was named Indiana’s State Youth of the Year on Tuesday during a virtual ceremony with participants from Clubs across the state. Surrounded by his father and Boys & Girls Club staff, Steele sat centered in the organization’s Administration and Resource Center conference room as he waited for the announcement. When it came, staff erupted into applause and cheered as Steele stood and began clapping. He then spoke to the camera and
Friday, April 23, 2021Teachers Invited to Schedule Programs Beginning May 3”
While wrapping up the 2020-2021 school year, Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County School Educator, Allison Andersen, will soon be scheduling educational visits for fall 2021 and spring 2022. Elementary and middle school teachers in both public and private schools in Porter County are invited to reserve their 2021-2022 class time with Miss Allison starting May 3. Educators can contact her at the district by calling (219) 707-8278 or emailing aandersen@PorterCountyRecycling.org. Programs
Friday, April 23, 2021The PNW Big Sell competition finalists to present live on May 1
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — The Purdue University Northwest (PNW) College of Business and the College of Technology will host the final pitches in The PNW Big Sell competition starting at 1 p.m. on May 1. The annual competition, sponsored by NIPSCO, gives budding entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to win up to $10,000. The public is invited to watch the 12 finalists present their pitches live on jedtv.com or on Facebook at ThePNWBigSell. “Main street
Friday, April 23, 2021PNW researchers awarded federal SPRINT Challenge grant advanced agriculture technology project
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. – A team of Purdue University Northwest (PNW) College of Technology researchers has been awarded a total of more than $1 million in federal and private funding to develop and test advanced agriculture technology (agTech) solutions. The project will be based in a greenhouse under development at the Digital Crossroad Data Center in Hammond, Ind. PNW will receive $726,389 through the U.S. EconomicDevelopment Administration’s (EDA) Scaling Pandemic Resilience Through Innovation and
Thursday, April 22, 2021Discovery Charter School Named 2021 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School
U.S. Secretary of Education Names Discovery Charter School 2021 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School The U.S. Department of Education announced today that Discovery Charter School in Porter, IN is among the 2021 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools award honorees. Discovery Charter School was nominated by the Indiana Department of Education. Discovery’s accomplishments include reducing environmental impact, improving the health and wellness of students and staff, and effective
Wednesday, April 21, 2021The Society of Innovators at PNW offers entrepreneurship training
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. – The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest (PNW) has partnered with Samuel Love, a social and civic practice artist, and South Shore Arts to offer entrepreneurship training for Northwest Indiana artists through the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) On-Ramp program. The Northwest Indiana organizing team is accepting interest forms from artists that may want to participate in the On-Ramp Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator. “As a Regional Arts Partner of the Indiana Arts
Tuesday, April 20, 2021Franciscan Health passes major milestone in COVID-19 vaccinations
How does Franciscan Health measure success in combatting the pandemic? By delivering more than 100,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine into the arms of Hoosiers. The healthcare system recently surpassed that number at its specialized clinics. As of April 19, Franciscan vaccine teams had administered 115,293 doses. “This achievement is a tribute to our COVID-19 vaccine clinic operations team and the many different departments across the system who provided much needed support,” said Albert Tomchaney, MD,
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