Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington’s Entrepreneurship program and the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) of Southwest Central Indiana are collaborating to host an Entrepreneur That! seminar on Thursday, June 27. The one-day event is designed to provide attendees with resources and next steps to get their businesses and ideas off the ground.
At the event, attendees will hear talks, engage in workshops, and network. Professionals from the South Central Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC), Ivy Tech, and local entrepreneurs will be on hand to provide practical tips and industry connections. The agenda includes presentations from Kristi and Kelsie-Risk Reyes, founders of the successful Pink House Sweets (formerly Diamond K Sweets); the ISBDC; Ivy Tech instructor, Monique Dallas, on social media and marketing for businesses, the Ivy Tech Entrepreneurship program, and more.
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Event: Summer Blockbuster Blast From The Past: Spielberg's Greatest Hits Date/Time: Jaws (1975) - Friday, July 12, 7PM Jurassic Park (1993) - Saturday, July 13, 7PM E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1983) - Sunday, July 14, 3PM Venue: Buskirk-Chumley Theater 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408 Description: Whether this is your first or 100th time - You’re not going to want to miss this blast from the past highlighting the iconic summer blockbusters from the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s on the big screen! This is the time to introduce those to these classic films! Friday, July 12 - 7PM Jaws (1975) When a killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community off Cape Cod, it's up to a local sheriff, a marine biologist, and an old seafarer to hunt the beast down. Rated PG. Saturday, July 13 - 7PM Jurassic Park (1993) A select group of paleontologists are chosen to tour an island theme park populated by dinosaurs created from prehistoric DNA. While the park's mastermind, billionaire John Hammond, assures everyone that the facility is safe, they find out otherwise when various ferocious predators break free and go on the hunt. Rated PG-13. Sunday, July 14 - 3PM E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1983) A boy named Elliott summons the courage to help a friendly extraterrestrial alien who has become stranded on Earth. Along with his friends and family, Elliott must find a way to help E.T. get back home. Rated PG. Doors open 30 minutes before each event. Each film showing can be purchased separately. Or you see all three films for one special price. Purchase tickets here: https://buskirkchumley.org/festival/summer-blockbuster-blast-from-the-past/ Hoosier Hills Credit Union has been awarded on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2024, marking an impressive two-year streak receiving this recognition. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on June 18th, 2024, and can be viewed on the Forbes website.
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Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington has hired Elizabeth Stelle as the new Department Chair of Education. She took the helm on May 28 as Marjie Risen retires from her position this summer after 25 years of service. “Building connections and relationships with my students and fellow educators is what brings me the most joy in my career,” Stelle said. “I have this overall feeling of contentment and that this [Ivy Tech] is where I am meant to be.” As a Bloomington native, Stelle has a deep background in education in the community. She attended Bloomington High School South and earned her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Indiana University. She was a teacher in numerous schools, including St. Charles Catholic School, St. Mark’s Nursery School and Kindergarten, Edgewood Primary School, The Project School, and Jill’s House International Preschool, where she served as director and was instrumental in the program’s growth. Todd Gould, senior producer/director at WTIU Public Television, has been named the recipient of the Marshall “Major” Taylor Trailblazer Award for his work on WTIU’s documentary Major Taylor: Champion of the Race. This award is a joint presentation by the Bronzeville Trail Task Force, a citizen activist group dedicated to preserving and promoting the historical legacy of Chicago’s African American community, and US Representative Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-1).
The Marshall “Major” Taylor Trailblazer Award was named for Taylor, the first international sports superstar, who set more than 20 world records in track cycling at the turn of the 20th century. Taylor was also an early civil rights pioneer who fought for greater social and economic opportunities for African American citizens during the heart of Jim Crow America. The “trailblazer” award title refers to a line from Taylor’s autobiography, in which he wrote, “In a word, I was a pioneer, and therefore had to blaze my own trail.” Gould and WTIU are the first to produce a full-length documentary on Major Taylor. Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington is hosting an Introduction to Semiconductors training session July 1-3 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This free, three-day workshop is designed to open doors to local careers in the emerging field of semiconductors. The training is open to the public and space is limited to 16.
“Participants will get hands-on skills training that paves the way for careers in the lucrative field of semiconductor manufacturing,” Michael Waterford, Microelectronics and Department of Defense Employer Laison at Ivy Tech Bloomington said. “The workshop offers an entry-level overview for anyone who may be exploring career pathways or wanting to make a career change.” Interactive workshops will be led by Ivy Tech faculty, including building robots, programming automation equipment, soldering, and circuit boards. Participants will learn the fundamentals of the semiconductor industry and hear from local industry representatives and hiring managers. To apply and sign up, visit https://link.ivytech.edu/semiconductor-intro. Lunch will be provided. This summer, Constellation Stage & Screen brings the joy of disco, ABBA, and fun in the sun to YOU! Back by popular demand, Constellation is presenting not one, but TWO interactive-screening experiences at the Waldron Arts Center: Mamma Mia! (2008) Sing-Along (Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13 at 7:30pm) AND Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018) Sing-Along (Saturday, July 20 at 7:30pm). To add an extra layer of fun, both screenings will include a short pre-show event including a costume contest and trivia challenge. Plus, arrive early to take photos in our photo booth and to grab a themed-specialty cocktail at the bar!
First up is our Mamma Mia! (2008) Sing-Along! Calling all dancing queens and super troupers! This smash-hit movie musical, based on the stage show of the same name, is the story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father. You’ll have a blast singing along to hit songs from the popular 1970s group ABBA. Be sure to come dressed in disco-inspired attire, because we’re kicking off the screening with a costume contest and finish-that-lyric challenge!
Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County invites the community to attend its annual Women+ Build Kick-Off Event on Tuesday, June 18 from 5:30-7:00PM at Master Rental (3704 Jonathan Dr, Bloomington, IN 47404). This event is open to all interested and veteran builders and their supporters, friends, neighbors, partners, and spouses.
The Kick-Off event is a great opportunity to meet the families we will build with, meet other veteran and new builders, learn more about the build, take your chance at a raffle prize from local women+ owned/operated organizations, and enjoy bites from La Poblana and Rasta Pops. This event is free to attend, and we request an RSVP (https://forms.office.com/r/DFe61szBvy ). About Women+ Build // Women+ Build is an annual fundraiser, volunteer opportunity, and construction blitz build that brings together teams of women+ from the community. All builders register for a team, and commit to raising $300 before joining their team for their scheduled volunteer date on the build site. All funds raised support the materials costs to build the two homes in partnership with two Habitat families. No prior construction experience is necessary to participate in Women+ Build! Our volunteer Crew Leaders will be on site to teach you and keep you safe throughout the day. You can learn more about the build or register today at mcwomenbuild.org |
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