Event: Making Memory: the Contemporary Fiber Art of Heather Ahmann and Emily Chase
Date: 4 March 2023 Time: 1:00 to 2:30 pm Location: Monroe County History Center, 202 E 6th Street Join the History Center for an afternoon talk featuring the work and process of Heather Ahmann and Emily Chase, two contemporary fiber artists using quilting in their practice. Both artists will give a 20-minute presentation with time for questions. “Making Memory” is a part of the Indiana Heritage Quilt Show. Admission to the Monroe County History Center is free for the duration of the quilt show (March 2-4) with IHQS hand stamp or wrist band.
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Since Fall 2022, the United States has experienced extreme weather from coast to coast ranging from major rain and flood events to hurricanes and tornadoes to extreme freezing conditions including a "once in a generation blizzard." As catastrophic weather events impact property owners more frequently, it magnifies the need for disaster readiness ahead of this spring's storm season.
The National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), reports that from 1980-2022, there were, on average, 7.9 "billion-dollar" events each year. In 2021, there were 20 "billion-dollar" weather or climate disaster events, and 2022 delivered another 18 - each year more than doubling the previous multi-year average. "These statistics are revealing," says Ryan Wolfe of SERVPRO® of Lawrence, Owen, Greene & Martin Cos., "but not surprising to businesses like SERVPRO who specialize in disaster response and remediation. SERVPRO franchise owners experience the real-life impact of events like these as home and business owners reach out for help after flooding, fire, wind, and other natural disasters wreak havoc on their properties. That's why we continue to emphasize the importance of preparing in advance before disaster strikes." Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington is offering an eight-week Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification preparation class. The course starts Feb. 28 and will be held virtually on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The course is intended for individuals who wish to obtain a PMP credential from Project Management Institute (PMI®). Prior to taking the PMP exam, PMI requires proof at least three years of project management experience and 35 contact hours of project management education. However, the course is open to anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of project management. PMP® certification is a way to build skills and knowledge that are transferable between industries, market segments, and geographic locations. This is an opportunity to enhance career and earning potential. Short term training classes like PMP® are hosted by Ivy+ Career Link Workforce Training. This program takes the employee-employer relationship to a new level with opportunities to skill-up existing employees. Whether you are a small business, a start-up, or an enterprise level company, Ivy Tech will work with you to provide targeted professional development to help employees in your organization do their best work. For cost information and registration, visit www.ivytech.edu/bloomington/careerlink. Indiana Members Credit Union (IMCU) recently announced 10 senior leadership promotions to further position the credit union for ongoing growth and success.
“We are proud to appoint John Newett as our President and CEO,” said Robert E. Martin, Board Chairman. “John’s dedication, leadership, strong financial background, and proven success at Indiana Members Credit Union position him well for this role. Our Board of Directors is confident that John and this senior leadership team will continue to build on the IMCU legacy of member service, growth and success.” “I’m grateful for the continued trust in me to lead our IMCU team and look forward to collaborating with our team of senior leaders,” said John Newett, President and CEO of IMCU. “We’re pleased to elevate these 9 individuals from our team to their new roles. These changes allow IMCU to more efficiently manage a growing organization and position us to deliver on our mission of People Helping People. They each have and will continue to play a vital role in leading our organization as we continue to deliver quality financial services to Hoosiers, and assist in helping our communities thrive.” Event: What Museums Do: The History Center's Role in our Community
Date: 16 February 2023 Time: 5:30 to 7:00 pm Location: Monroe County History Center, 202 E 6th Street Learn more about museums and specifically the History Center's role as stewards of our community's stories! Daniel Schlegel, Director, will share the history and duties of the local museum and research library and where it looks to move into the future. Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington is offering a 12-week Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM®) certification preparation class. The course starts Feb. 20 and will be held Mondays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Students can attend the class via Zoom or in-person at Ivy Tech Bloomington.
To be eligible for the SHRM®-CP and SHRM®-SCP exams, participants must meet specific educational and work experience criteria at the time of application. For details on eligibility, visit shrmcertification.org/eligibility. SHRM®-certified professionals report a greater understanding of necessary skills. This is an opportunity to demonstrate qualifications and become a recognized expert in human resources. Students will learn how to apply HR principles to real-life, ethical practices, and employee relations. Short term training classes like SHRM are hosted by Ivy+ Career Link Workforce Training. This program takes the employee-employer relationship to a new level with opportunities to skill-up existing employees. Whether you are a small business, a start-up, or an enterprise level company, Ivy Tech will work with you to provide targeted professional development to help employees in your organization do their best work. For cost information and registration, visit www.ivytech.edu/bloomington/careerlink. Within the last several weeks, old and outdated tech has grounded planes and snarled airline traffic nationwide. If maintaining IT infrastructure and updating IT systems is so difficult for some of the most essential services in the country, how can everyday businesses and services expect to keep up? The answer is getting proactive, according to the expert team of engineers at Matrix Integration, a strategic IT infrastructure partner for more than 1,000 businesses and schools in the Midwest and beyond. Working closely with their clients, Matrix’s engineers have identified three major trends that businesses need to address in 2023 to keep their systems up to date and avoid major shutdowns that could cost millions of dollars in lost revenue.
Tim Pritchett, engineer operations manager at Matrix, is also a former CTO who is focused on helping clients keep their mission-critical data safe and operations running smoothly. “We always get calls for emergency situations, like when a system goes down and the company realizes data hasn’t been backed up for three months,” said Pritchett. “It’s like getting a call to put out a fire, when some proactive maintenance would have prevented the fire in the first place.” A new documentary from WTIU Public Television explores the story of a historic Bloomington theater and the secret to its longevity. The Indiana Theatre at 100: The Evolution of the Buskirk-Chumley premieres Thursday, February 9 at 8 p.m. on WTIU and simultaneously streams on Facebook Live.
On December 11, 1922, a crowd of 1,300—nearly ten percent of Bloomington’s population at the time—turned out to celebrate the opening of the Indiana Theatre. Built by Harry P. Vonderschmitt and his wife Nova, the theater—now known as the Buskirk-Chumley—started out showing silent movies and vaudeville acts. The legendary composer Hoagy Carmichael and his band the Collegians played between shows. Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington and Mitchell High School have entered into a partnership that provides students the chance to start college early by earning the Indiana College Core (ICC) in high school. The ICC is a 30 credit hour general education core of college credit guaranteed to transfer between Indiana public colleges and universities.
“We are extremely excited to partner with Ivy Tech to provide our students with the Indiana College Core,” said Dr. Jeff Bond, Mitchell High School Principal. “Ivy Tech has been a fantastic group to work with, providing cutting-edge technology with real-world applications.” Students take high school and Ivy Tech classes at the same time through dual credit or dual enrollment. Earning the ICC provides students the chance to Start As a Sophomore at Ivy Tech or other public colleges, having already completed the first year of college credits. The mission of the NAACP in the 21st century is "to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination." The Monroe County Indiana Branch of the NAACP invites talented students who are committed to these principles to apply for college scholarships as described below. We are very grateful to the IU Credit Union for funding the scholarship for current college students.
In 2023, two $1,500 scholarships will be awarded, one to to a local high school senior and one to a student entering their sophomore or junior year at IU or Ivy Tech. For the high school senior, the award will support studies at the college or university of the student’s choice. Two or four-year degree programs in any field of study for any career objective are appropriate. The scholarship winner will also be awarded a one-year NAACP membership. |
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