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Science fair winners receive more than $4,000 in prizes |
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Written by Look Out, Kokomo!
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Monday, 20 February 2012 17:05 |
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KOKOMO, Ind. — Howard County’s young scientists received more than $4,000 in cash prizes at Saturday’s Howard County Science Fair at Indiana University Kokomo.
Megan Harshman from Northwestern High School won the $1,000 top prize in the senior division, with her exhibit “The Stroop Dilemma.”
Other senior division winners were Jenna Jordan, Northwestern, $700 for second place; Emily Harshman, Northwestern, $500 for third place; Melissa Ullmer, $400 for fourth place; and Teng Lee, Kokomo High School, $300 for fifth place. Those receiving $100 each were Conner Miller, Northwestern, sixth; Jackson Fessenden, Northwestern, seventh; Shadrach Jakes, Northwestern, eighth; Savannah Duchateau, Eastern, ninth; and Zachary Patterson, Eastern, 10th.
In the junior division, the top five students received $100 each while sixth through 10th places received $50 each. The top five, in alphabetical order, were Michael Embry, Kokomo Area Schools at Home; Joseph Hawes, Kokomo Area Schools at Home; Vinh Lee, Maple Crest Middle School; Emily Martin, Northwestern Elementary; and Tyler Wilson, Northwestern Elementary.
Sixth through 10th place winners were, in alphabetical order, Bryce Cunningham, Howard Elementary; Jack Engelder, Redeemer Lutheran School; Jillian LaRowe, Eastern Elementary; Gracie Pike, Kokomo Area Schools at Home; and Jay Pike, Kokomo Area Schools at Home.
The Howard County Science Fair is the result of a long-time community partnership between IU Kokomo and Haynes International, and is just one example of how the university is building relationships and making friends in north central Indiana.
Many IU Kokomo faculty members volunteered to judge the 80 projects, and provided workshops for science fair participants while during super judging of the top senior projects.
Howard County Science Fair sponsors are IU Kokomo Chancellor Michael Harris and staff, the IU Kokomo physical plant staff, Haynes International, Inc., Mark and Janet Comerford; Charles and Sandy Sponaugle, The Wyman Group, Kokomo Rotary Club, Bob and Marcia Gillette and Emily Bargerhuff.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 21 February 2012 11:51 |
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IU Kokomo, IU East, to offer Indiana’s first Bachelor of Applied Science degree |
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Written by Look Out, Kokomo!
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Friday, 17 February 2012 15:09 |
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KOKOMO, Ind. — The Indiana University Board of Trustees today, Feb. 17, approved the “first of its kind for Indiana” Bachelor of Applied Science degree program for IU Kokomo and IU East. This will allow thousands of Hoosiers with an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) to pursue a four-year degree without losing hard-earned credits.
IU Kokomo Chancellor Michael Harris saw the need throughout the state for this type of degree program, and initiated the plans to make it a reality.
“I believe this degree will have a significant impact on the economic well being of the state of Indiana,” Chancellor Harris said. “I’m delighted and proud to have had the opportunity to work with colleagues to be able to offer a degree that is so valuable and needed. Once again, this demonstrates our commitment to be collaborative in order to meet the higher education needs of the state.”
Offering this degree through two IU regional campuses fits the vision of IU President Michael McRobbie as innovators and leaders within their regions, Harris said.
The program allows A.A.S. graduates from Ivy Tech Community College to complete a bachelor’s degree without losing credits. Other states that offer a B.A.S. are Iowa and Minnesota.
"Indiana University continues to partner with us to ensure that together we provide a seamless higher education system here in Indiana,” said Ivy Tech President Thomas Snyder. “This new degree option is going to give thousands of community college students an opportunity to continue their education without losing the credits they worked hard to obtain at Ivy Tech."
IU East Chancellor Nasser Paydar said the new program will build on the university’s special relationship with Ivy Tech.
“We are excited to partner with IU Kokomo in developing this new degree type for Indiana University,” Paydar said. “With the close partnership we have with Ivy Tech, this program will be a benefit to both the university and the community college.”
Approximately 40,000 Indiana residents have earned A.A.S. degrees in programs such as construction technology, windmill repair, refrigerator repair and other hands-on programs, and few of their credits would transfer to a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science program. That meant more time and expense to complete a bachelor’s degree.
The B.A.S. program is an “upside down” degree, because students will have taken specialized classes at Ivy Tech, followed by general education requirements at IU Kokomo. Up to 64 credit hours can be transferred from Ivy Tech.
“In most cases, people want to enroll in this program because they’ve been told they can’t go any further in their careers without a bachelor’s degree,” said Kathy Parkison, assistant vice chancellor for academic affairs. “With our degree program, they will take their general education classes and leadership and supervision classes to help them become effective managers.”
In addition to general education classes, students will choose a track program in health management, new media, communications, sustainability or interdisciplinary.
IU Kokomo and IU East will next submit the baccalaureate program to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education for approval.
“I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation to academic affairs and faculty who worked so hard to make this possible,” Chancellor Harris said. “This is a prime example in which the invisible can become reality if we dream.”
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Last Updated on Monday, 20 February 2012 13:43 |
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KPD Shooting Investigation |
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Written by Look Out, Kokomo!
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Friday, 17 February 2012 08:57 |
On 2/17/12 at approximately 1:50 am officers of the Kokomo Police Department were dispatched to 101 W. Butler in reference to a fight. As officers were responding to the area dispatchers received complaints of shots fired in the area. Shortly after arriving, officers located a white 2004 Chevy Blazer in the area that was believed to be a part of this incident. This vehicle was stopped and the occupants were detained for questioning.
Investigators of the Criminal Investigations Section interviewed several people in regards to this incident. The investigation led to the arrest of three people. The following people were arrested: 23 year-old Derek Gilbert of Kokomo was arrested for Criminal Recklessness as a class C Felony, 18 year-old Adamiya Wilheln of Kokomo was arrested for Illegal Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor as a class C Misdemeanor, and 23 year-old Zachary VanNass was arrested on an outstanding arrest warrant for Theft, a class D Felony.
No one was injured in this incident. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Scott Purtee at (765) 456-7322 or the KPD Hotline at (765) 456-7017. You may qualify for a cash reward by calling Central Indiana Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS with your anonymous tip.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Last Updated on Friday, 17 February 2012 11:08 |
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Cougars win last game of the season |
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Written by Look Out, Kokomo!
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Thursday, 16 February 2012 22:52 |
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RUSSIAVILLE, Ind. -- Nothing like putting the finishing touches on a great season. The Indiana University Kokomo Cougars wrapped up their inaugral season with a 96-77 victory over the visiting St. Francis jayvee squad here.
Thursday night, putting five players into double figures, Anthony Graves led the Cougars with 23 points while Nathaniel Carroll and Brandon Larrick each chipped in 15. Aaron Knupp and Jared Lawrence finished with 12 points each.
That was the plan from the start, said first-year Coach Jace Thompson after the game."We said it in the locker room and wrote it on the board," Thompson said. "Keep your hands high, attack on offense, and the end result will be a victory."
Kokomo led 49-44 at halftime, then came out in the second half and started trading baskets with St. Francis until about the 14-minute mark until a 10-3 run by the visitors cut IUK's lead to 65-64. But the Cougars answered -- in a big way. Lawrence canned a pair of free throws then dropped in a three-pointer from the right wing. Carroll followed a St. Francis miss with his own three-pointer that ignited a 20-2 IUK run.
When the dust settled with just over four minutes to play, the Cougars were comfortably in control, 85-66.
Five different Cougars scored in the outburst.
"We have a lot of guys capable of knocking down those shots," Thompson said.Thompson began the game with a different look, utilizing a starting five consisting of players who usually don't see a lot of playing time.
"Those are the guys who probably weren't anywhere last year," Thompson explained. "They came in here and worked hard in practice despite not seeing a lot of playing time. They deserved a chance to hear their named called. If you noticed, the starters were standing, applauding their effort."
IUK enjoyed a nice advantage on the boards, out-rebounding St. Francis 41-23, led by Larrick's 11 rebounds.
"Brandon decided he was going to come out and let loose, crash the boards, go for those loose balls," Thompson said. "And he did. Then everyone else did, too. It was kind of infectious."
After the game, the Cougars first honored lone senior Jarrett Adams for his contributions, on and off the court. Chancellor Michael Harris then spoke to the crowd and team about what he called, "a historic event."
"You are now part of history," he told the team, "and you will always be able to say you were part of the first basketball team at IU Kokomo. I would like to express my gratitude to everyone who helped make this a success."
For the visitors, S.J. Moultrie, a Kokomo High School graduate, was one of three players to finish with 14 points.
Story by Mike Geiselman. |
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Last Updated on Friday, 17 February 2012 11:09 |
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IU Kokomo contributes $52.1 million to state’s economy |
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Thursday, 16 February 2012 14:40 |
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KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo helps drive the state’s economy to the tune of $52.1 million each year, according to the results of an economic impact study released today, Feb. 16.
 Well known as a provider of higher education in north central Indiana, the campus’s impact is much further reaching, not only in dollars spent, but also in the value of cultural experiences and volunteer services provided by IU Kokomo’s employees and students.
“IU Kokomo is a significant contributor. We will continue to be leaders and facilitators for regional transformation,” said IU Kokomo Chancellor Michael Harris. “We hope, now, that our economic impact is recognized, and that, in return, others will support us during times when government support for higher education is being reduced significantly.
“This will allow us to continue to provide a world-class education and economic growth to the region. It is our hope the entire region will rally behind us.”
IU President Michael McRobbie unveiled the results of the report at a press conference on the IUPUI campus, which also shows that IU and IU Health generate a return of $24.91 for every dollar of state taxpayer support. This is more than double the national average for universities and the second-highest return ever for the dozens of universities studied by Tripp Umbach, the firm that conducted the research for IU.
The study measures direct impact through not only salaries and benefits, but spending by faculty, staff and students, as well as indirect impact as those who sell goods and services to the university re-spend that revenue.
It also measures the impact of volunteerism and community service by the university’s employees. Harris said the study reflects the regional transformation IU Kokomo has set as one of its goals.
“We impact north central Indiana through our graduates, who stay in the region and work and make a contribution,” he continued, “with faculty and staff salaries and our 3,200 students and their spending in the community, and the many hours of volunteer service we provide.”
IU Kokomo provides more than $3.4 million in charitable donations and volunteers service by employees and students each year.
Harris noted the campus is creating new programs to meet the needs of the region, including the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree recently approved, which will prepare graduates for jobs in graphic arts, photography and other fields. With record enrollments for the fall 2011 and spring 2012 semesters, Harris said the university’s impact would continue to grow.
“We are an engine for job creation. We’re adding new programs in an intentional way, to stay current and relevant and meet the needs of north central Indiana,” he said.
The campus also improves the quality of life for the region, he said, with art shows and cultural events such as concerts in the newly renovated Havens Auditorium. Plans are also in the works to add a new wellness and fitness facility to the Kelley Student Center, and to join the NAIA and expand team sports opportunities.
Harris hopes the community will respond by supporting the university, recognizing its importance not just in providing educational opportunities, but also in regional transformation.
“I appreciate the facts of this report and am glad we have this opportunity to very clearly demonstrate to the community our economic impact, in addition to our role of providing higher education to residents of north central Indiana,” Harris said. “This reinforces my belief we can transform the region into an economy of innovation and an economy of knowledge.”
Indiana University Kokomo serves north central Indiana.
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