Stories tagged with: community

August 15, 2016 |

For three generations the Quigg Family Foundation has centered its mission on giving back to the community in order to see the region succeed, “to encourage, preserve and promote the education, welfare and enlightenment of our fellow citizens.” This mission goes hand-in-hand with the partnership that has developed between the Quiggs and Indiana University East ...

April 21, 2016 |

Wayne County Cultural Atlas to reveal cultural trail, marker during community event Wayne County Cultural Atlas welcomes the community to celebrate the start of summer during the ALL-IN Block Party from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 7. The ALL-IN Block Party is a free event and will be held on 10th Street, ...

March 9, 2016 |

Great bowls, great soups and a great cause. That is the recipe for another great Empty Bowls event that will take place from 5-7 p.m. March 31 in Whitewater Hall. It’s a special time to “dine together and raise awareness for hunger relief in the area,” said coordinator Carrie Longley, assistant professor and chair of ...

March 8, 2016 |

Wayne Bank and Trust Co. and Indiana University East are pleased to announce the second annual ATHENA Leadership Award® Dinner to be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2016, at Forest Hills Country Club, located at 2169 South 23rd St. in Richmond, Ind. The event will recognize women leaders who motivate, inspire and ...

January 21, 2016 |

Indiana University East will host Legislative Forums on Friday, February 5, and Friday, March 4, from 8-9 a.m. in the Springwood Hall Graf Center. The forums are free and open to the public. The forums are an opportunity for the community to have an in-person discussion with Senator Jeff Raatz and Representatives Tom Saunders and ...

January 21, 2016 |

Holocaust to be part of WCTV’s IN Focus, Library blog for International Holocaust Remembrance Day Eva Mozes Kor will visit Indiana University East on Tuesday, February 2. Kor is a Holocaust survivor and founder of CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Terre Haute, Ind. The event begins with a reception from 5-6:15 p.m. in ...

November 16, 2015 |

Faculty member, oncologist research how Complementary and Alternative Medicines are a tool in the arsenal to fight disease When Ange Cooksey was diagnosed with cancer in December 2014, she turned to yoga to help deal with the side effects and stress of treatment. Cooksey had been practicing yoga for 40 years, including as part of ...

October 20, 2015 |

Area business leaders and the community are invited to attend the IU Business Outlook Panel from 7-9 a.m. on Tuesday, November 17, at Indiana University East in Whitewater Hall. The IU Business Outlook Panel is presented by the IU East Alumni Association and the IU East School of Business and Economics. The event will begin ...