Too many young women think a career in science is only for young men in lab coats, or solitary programmers hunched over computer keyboards. Today, some of the coolest jobs around require a background in science, technology, engineering and math and women are being encouraged to take a new look at these fields. Young...
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In response to their mission’s call to serve, Ancilla College faculty, staff and students visited the Sojourner Truth House in Gary on Monday, March 24th volunteering their services for the day. 13 representatives of Ancilla College, including 5 students and 8 staff members worked on several separate projects despite the chilly weather. Volunteers raked...
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02/07/14 Ancilla College Nursing Program faculty member Patricia Bawcum has earned the designation Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) after meeting strict eligibility criteria and successfully completing a rigorous certification examination developed and administered by the National League for Nursing. Ms. Bawcum RN, MSN, CNE, is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Ancilla College. Bawcum...
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12/03/13 A life overflowing with work, children, and filled schedules can make going back to school seem too difficult. News of tuition increases can make it seem too expensive. For some it may be the fear of going back to school after years away from classrooms and homework. Ancilla College is offering two...
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11/14/13 Ancilla student Shelly Day of Knox was honored with the 24th annual “Realizing the Dream” scholarship. Day, a sophomore, is the first in her family to attend college and was selected because of her outstanding achievement during her freshman year. Day chose Kristin Korcha, chair of the science, math, & technology division at...
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11/13/13 Ancilla College hosted its inaugural Changing Lives Scholarship Dinner Friday, November 8th. The new event provided an opportunity for the College to raise money to help fund the scholarships, grants and awards that last year totaled $1 million and was given to 90% of its students. “We are deeply grateful for the...
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10/07/13 Rev. Dr. Sam Boys, Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Ancilla College, discussed Mindfulness for Beginners by Jon Kabat-Zinn Tuesday, October 1 at Earthworks Market. In his presentation, Boys discussed the many aspects of the practice of mindfulness, including mindfulness’ use as a way to treat chronic pain and differences between mindfulness...
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09/25/13 Local college administration and staff came to Ancilla Friday, September 20th to discuss Indiana’s Common Core Standards (INCC). INCC holds monthly meetings and this particular gathering included three guest speakers: Janet Boston, the Executive Director of Indiana INTERNnet, Kate Lee, coordinator of Internships for St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce, and Amanda...
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09/11/13 Victory Media, a national media company serving military personnel transitioning into civilian life, has named Ancilla College to the coveted Military Friendly Schools® list. The 2014 Military Friendly Schools® list honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace America’s...
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08/30/13 New grants for the care of Indiana’s water bodies totaling $768,500 have been awarded through the Lake and River Enhancement (LARE) program, part of the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife. The LARE program funds biological, engineering, construction and watershed land treatment projects throughout the state. The projects involve 14 counties and...
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