Morgan Peoni (Franklin), Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) member, and Madyson Price (Logansport), PTK Vice-President are Ancilla College’s 2014-2015 nominees to the All-USA/Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team. Phi Theta Kappa is a two-year college national honor society. They were chosen among Ancilla College students by PTK Advisors Cynthia Cawthon, Instructor of English, and Chelsea Chalk,...
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Plymouth High School graduates have another opportunity for financial help in order to attend Ancilla College by the generous scholarship created in memory of Jim and Mary Neu. Jim and Mary’s daughters, Mary Neu-Stoppelman and Nancy (Neu) Swanson, originated an endowed scholarship to honor their parents and to create educational opportunities for local students....
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Graduating at the top of your class often means being honored by your high school and giving a speech at graduation. This year Ancilla College will add one more way to honor these high achieving students—free tuition. Beginning in 2015 Ancilla College will be offering full tuition scholarships to the top high school graduates...
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On September 29th, Ancilla College celebrated two important individuals in the history of the college by naming two classrooms in their memory. Friends, family, and Ancilla board members were there to celebrate the dedication of each room. Dr. Ken Zirkle, president of Ancilla College opened the ceremony with welcoming remarks followed by remarks from...
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Regional and statewide entities are joining forces to highlight to Northwest Indiana employers how establishing an internship program can help fulfill their workforce needs. Ancilla College, Calumet College, Saint Joseph’s College and Valparaiso University, along with the Center of Workforce Innovations, are partnering with Indiana INTERNnet, the internship-matching program managed by the Indiana Chamber...
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Need an intern but can’t afford one? EARN Indiana wants to pay half of your intern’s hourly rate. Ancilla College has teamed up with Indiana INTERN.net and EARN Indiana to increase internship opportunities in Marshall and Starke Counties. “Internships are the best way to keep talented college students in the area after graduation,”said Jim...
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Retirement didn’t last very long for Dr. Kenneth Zirkle. This week he takes over as the interim president of Ancilla College. “I had to break it to my family carefully. My wife and daughters all thought I would take some time off, but the opportunity at Ancilla was one I couldn’t pass up,” Zirkle...
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  04/28/14 DONALDSON – Reverend Dr. Sam Boys, Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Ancilla Collge, was the guest speaker at the spring semester’s closing Lampen Lecture Wednesday afternoon. The title of his lecture was “God’s Household” and was timed in conjunction with the celebration of Earth Week at the Center at Donaldson. Specifically...
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04/15/14 DONALDSON – Ancilla’s Student Government Association sponsored a campus-wide “Penny Wars” this March to fundraise for the organization as well as local charities. Faculty, students, and staff volunteered to have their face on a tea jug in order to raise money for the group or charity of their choice. 10 volunteers stepped up...
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DONALDSON – Ancilla College Student Government hosted the Ancilla College Arts & Culture Week during the week of April 7-10, 2014. The highlight of the week was the events of Wednesday, April 9th. During the day students were able to hear the stories of sisters who have spent time overseas and in other cultures. ...
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DONALDSON – Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society of two-year colleges, inducted 16 new members from Ancilla College for the spring semester in a formal ceremony Sunday, March 16th at Ancilla’s campus. Those inducted to Ancilla’s Beta Beta Beta chapter on March 16 include: Jacob Burgo (Walkerton), Zarek Finley (Warsaw), Aileen Fleck (Lapaz),...
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  03/14/14 DONALDSON – Ancilla College has received a gift in the amount of $1,002, 732 from emeritus trustee, Jim Hardesty.  The gift came in response to a recently announced $875,000 matching gift opportunity from an anonymous donor.  “We are truly humbled, as well as very excited to be the beneficiary of Jim’s generosity,”...
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  03/10/14 DONALDSON – Amanda Petrucelli, Assistant to the Dean  at Ancilla College, discussed The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg Tuesday, March 4 at Earthworks Market. In her presentation, Petrucelli discussed Duhigg’s ideas on how we form habits in our personal lives, our...
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02/28/14 The public is invited to join Amanda Petrucelli, Assistant to the Dean at Ancilla College, as she discusses The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg.  This event will take place on Tuesday, March 4, from 7-8 p.m. at Earthworks Market located at 900...
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  02/13/14 The Ancilla College Golf Ball Drop is a fundraiser being held by Ancilla College as a part of their annual golf outing. Eligible participants completing an entry form may purchase a golf ball for a $5 donation or a package of balls at various costs. Each purchase results in a numbered golf...
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  02/10/14 Ancilla’s Student Government Association hosted a blood drive through the American Red Cross on Tuesday, February 4th.. SGA Faculty Advisor, Jill Neidlinger, along with President Amanda Amstutz and many student volunteers helped prepare and organize the event. Students, faculty, and staff turned out to donate. 21 volunteers offered to donate and 17...
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  02/03/14 The financial aid staff from Ancilla College will be leading workshops for parents and students at several locations throughout the area. College staff will be available to sit down with individuals and fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), a key step toward getting state and federal aid for...
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  01/22/14 Students, faculty, and staff gathered Monday to recognize and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. January 20th marked this year’s holiday celebrating the achievements and messages of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event was organized by the Student Development & Diversity Committee which consists of various faculty, administration, and staff...
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  01/22/14 Financial aid staff from Ancilla College will be leading workshops for parents and students at several locations throughout the area the next couple of months. College staff will be available to sit down with individuals and fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), a key step toward getting state...
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  01/22/14 DONALDSON – Ancilla College has announced its fall 2013 Dean’s List and Honor’s List recipients. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must earn a 3.5 GPA or above and carry at least 12 credit hours during the semester.  Those eligible for the Academic Honors List must have a 3.5 GPA...
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