2011 Winter Break Building Hours
November 30th, 2011
Benefit for Rachel Lapidus organized by Ivy Tech students successful
November 29th, 2011
The Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus/Franklin “Students Helping Students Fundraiser,” held on November 12, was a big success, according to Gayle Kerns, vice president of the Campus Activities Board, medical assisting student, and event organizer. The purpose of the event, a pancake breakfast, held at the Tree of Life Church in the Roviar building, was to raise funds for the support of Ivy Tech student Rachel Lapidus, whose heart stopped for unknown reasons on July 27th of this year.
The “all you can eat” breakfast brought 125 people to the Roviar building and raised $900. The total amount will be donated for Rachel’s trust fund. Rachel is currently undergoing therapy to recover fully.
Ivy Tech and YES Cinema partner to offer Clusterflix Film Festival
November 29th, 2011
Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus/Franklin students who are members of the Clusterflix Film Club and officials of YES Cinema are co-hosting the Clusterflix Film Festival for the community. The festival is scheduled for Friday evening, December 9, at YES Cinema.
Ivy Tech, Purdue receive grant for new engineering technology program
October 31st, 2011
The National Science Foundation has awarded Ivy Tech Community College and Purdue University nearly $1 million to start a bachelor’s degree in engineering technology transfer program. Through the program, students will first earn an associate degree in engineering technology at Ivy Tech. Credits then will transfer seamlessly to one of four Purdue University College of Technology sites that offer the bachelor’s degree: South Bend, Richmond, Anderson, and Kokomo.
Currently, Ivy Tech-Columbus/Franklin students earning an associate of science in engineering technology can transfer all of their credits to the Purdue College of Technology in Anderson; officials of the Purdue College of Technology in Columbus are currently working on an agreement so that the transfer can take place locally.
Steven Bardonner, Ivy Tech-Columbus/Franklin department chair of the engineering technology program and one of the authors of the grant application for this transfer program, commented, “This is an exciting program that gives students the opportunity to get started in their postsecondary career with Ivy Tech and then to transfer to the university setting. We are continuing to capitalize on our positive working relationship with Purdue and other four-year institutions.”
Jonathan Wilson honored for 35 years of service to Ivy Tech
October 25th, 2011
Jonathan Wilson, Dean of the Schools of Education, Fine Arts & Design, Technology, and Applied Science & Engineering at Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus/Franklin, was honored at the faculty and staff annual retreat, held at Factory 12 Event Loft on September 30.
Wilson’s first position, chairman of the photography department, began in 1976. During his tenure, he moved from department chair to program chair to division chair to dean. His responsibilities as dean expanded to include four different schools, and he has been active in the expansion of the visual communications, interior design, agriculture, hospitality, education, and mechanical engineering programs within the college.
Ivy Tech-Columbus/Franklin approved to offer expanded degree and certificate offerings in information security
October 25th, 2011
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education has approved the Technical Certificate in information security to be offered in a traditional, face-to-face format by Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus/Franklin and has approved the Associate of Applied Science in information security to be offered as an online degree option. This degree has, for the past three years, been offered in a traditional format at the Columbus campus. Students may now take the AAS degree in any format (online, face-to-face, or hybrid).
The Associate of Applied Science in information security prepares students to work in areas related to information assurance and computer security. The certificates are designed for students currently working in the computer industry to enhance their knowledge of information and network-related risks and their avoidance and resolution. Major employers include computer and data processing companies; wholesale and retail trade companies; universities and colleges; and federal, state, and local government agencies.
Ivy Tech Gallery of Fine Art & Design to host exhibit by Laura Knorr and Mark Braught
October 21st, 2011
The Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus/Franklin Gallery of Fine Art & Design is hosting an exhibit by children’s book illustrators Laura Knorr and Mark Braught until December 15. The public is invited to attend the artist reception from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 28 in the gallery; hors d’oeuvres will be provided by the Ivy Tech culinary department. Read the rest of this entry »