HU students lobby legislators

By Lamont Neal on Sunday, April 24th, 2011

Ten Huntington University students participated in a Student Lobby Day in Indianapolis sponsored by the Independent Colleges of Indiana on April 20. 

During the day, students talked to their individual representatives, including Reps. Matthew Lehman and Dan Leonard, and other state legislators, including Sen... Read More...

Northridge Middle School Takes First

By Lamont Neal on Sunday, April 24th, 2011

Northridge Middle School in Middlebury, Ind., took first place at the Huntington University Middle School Mathematics Competition on April 20.

Seventeen area middle schools competed Wednesday for individual and team awards in demonstration of mathematical abilities. The goal of the competition was to support and encourage the efforts of students seeking to achieve in mathematics... Read More...

DMA majors to display works

By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

The talented works of the Huntington University graduating digital media arts majors will be on display in the Robert E. Wilson Gallery in the Merillat Centre for the Arts from May 2 to May 11.

The exhibit will feature film, animation, puppets, posters, drawings and props projects from the graduating seniors... Read More...

HU to present free concert

By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

Join the Huntington University Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble for a free concert at 7:30 p.m. April 28 in Zurcher Auditorium of the Merillat Centre for the Arts.

The wind ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Robert Lynn, will perform a variety of selections, including “the Symphonic Suite from Star Trek” (2009) by Michael Giacchino, “Perthshire Majesty” by Samuel R... Read More...

April 2011 Campus

By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

The April edition of the Huntington North newspaper, The Campus, is ready to be viewed.

Once again Huntington Free Press has it hot off the cyber-press for your viewing pleasure.

Check out the edition created by Huntington North high school students.

Click the file below to view... Read More...

EXCEL to host open house

By Lamont Neal on Monday, April 18th, 2011

The EXCEL Adult Degree Programs at Huntington University will host “Coffee & College” at 6 p.m. April 28 at the EXCEL site in Wabash, 1101 Colerain St.

This free event is open to adults interested in pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree through EXCEL’s one-night-a-week format... Read More...

JMC to host May blood drive

By Lamont Neal on Monday, April 18th, 2011

Huntington University’s Joe Mertz Center for Volunteer Service will host a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 2 at College Park Church, 1945 College Ave., Huntington.

The Joe Mertz Center hosts four blood drives each year in conjunction with the American Red Cross.

Individuals who are interested in donating blood may register online at Read More...

2 Bands x 3 GOLDS = GREAT DAY!

By Lamont Neal on Monday, April 18th, 2011

Two Concert Bands from Huntington North participated in the ISSMA (Indiana State School Music Assoc) festival at Manchester High School on Friday evening, April 14th, where bands performed three pieces of music for a three judge panel. If two of the three judges rate the band a Gold, then the band can claim a GOLD rating even if the third judge scores them a Silver... Read More...

HU to host math competition

By Lamont Neal on Friday, April 15th, 2011

The annual Huntington University Middle School Mathematics Competition will take place April 20 in the Merillat Center for the Arts at Huntington University. 

Seventeen area middle schools are scheduled to compete for individual and team awards in demonstration of mathematical abilities... Read More...

Disney Institute to Begin

By Lamont Neal on Friday, April 15th, 2011

More than 300 leaders and aspiring leaders from around the area will take part in a world-class professional development opportunity this week offered at the Holiday Inn Fort Wayne (4111 Paul Shaffer Dr.). Disney’s Approach to Leaderships Excellence, sponsored by Ivy Tech Community College–Northeast with partners Indiana’s NewsCenter and The Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce, will conduct two full-day seminars on Tuesday, April 19 and Wednesday, April 20... Read More...

VELT Program at Ivy Tech

By Lamont Neal on Friday, April 15th, 2011

The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) has included Ivy Tech Community College–Northeast in its Vocational Education Leadership Training Program (VELT) and has arranged for six Chinese community college presidents to visit Ivy Tech, April 17–30, 2011. These administrators represent colleges that specialize in training and education in telecommunications, light industry, textiles, vocational, economics, and business... Read More...

Free "Touch a Truck" Event

By Lamont Neal on Friday, April 15th, 2011

Ivy Tech Community College–Northeast, Ivy Association for the Education of Young Children, and the Fort Wayne Association for the Education of Young Children are hosting a free activity for young children and their families in celebration of the “Month of the Young Child.” Touch A Truck is an event on Saturday, April 16 from 10 a... Read More...

EXCEL to offer marketing degree

By Lamont Neal on Thursday, April 14th, 2011

Beginning this fall, the EXCEL Adult Degree Programs at Huntington University will offer a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing.

The new degree program will be available at EXCEL’s onsite campuses in Huntington and Columbia City. Using existing EXCEL business courses as a foundation, the program will include several courses unique to the marketing major, including advertising and salesmanship, digital marketing, public relations and social media, market research, and graphic design for marketing... Read More...

HU president presents

By Lamont Neal on Thursday, April 14th, 2011

Dr. G. Blair Dowden, president of Huntington University, will discuss “Leading Change” at the April 27 Leadership Luncheon on campus.

This luncheon will explore effective ways to help an organization and its employees to willingly implement changes. Change theorists will be cited, and several books will be recommended... Read More...

Final music recital

By Lamont Neal on Thursday, April 14th, 2011

The Huntington University Department of Music presents the third and final All-Area Music Student Recital at 4 p.m. April 27. The recital will take place in the Longaker Recital Hall inside the Merillat Centre for the Arts.

The recital will feature a variety of music majors and minors in vocal and instrumental solo or chamber music... Read More...

Akins, Wilson recognized

By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

The Huntington University Peer Award recipients for April are Arthur Wilson, director of urban scholarship and mentoring, and Susan Akins, registration services coordinator.

The Peer Award, which began in 2003, promotes acknowledgement and recognition of the outstanding efforts of Huntington University faculty and staff members... Read More...

Kiwanis Recognize Outstanding 8th Grades

By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

On Monday 4/11/2011 Huntington Metro Kiwanis recognized Riverview’s outstanding 8th graders who were select by the Riverview School’s Staff for their individuals accomplishments and who excelled in scholarship, citizenship, sportsmanship, character-building activities, extra-curricular achievement and leadership... Read More...

Stephan & Carmichael Get Optimist Award

By Lamont Neal on Monday, April 11th, 2011

The Optimist Club of Huntington awarded their March 2011 Youth Appreciation Awards to the following Riverview Middle School students:

LAUREN STEPHAN

Daughter of Chris and Brett Stephan

8th grader at Riverview MS

At Riverview, Lauren is involved in Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Student Council, Peer Tutoring, and Yearbook... Read More...

Roanoke Elementary Kg. Orientation

By Lamont Neal on Monday, April 11th, 2011

Roanoke Elementary will hold its kindergarten orientation on Tuesday, April 19 from 6:30-8:00 PM at the school.

Any child who will be 5 years old by Aug. 1 is eligible to enroll in kindergarten this fall.

To sign up for the orientation session, call the office at 260-672-2806.

HU summer youth theatre camp

By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

The Huntington University Department of Theatre announces the 2011 theatre summer youth camp production—"Disney’s High School Musical Jr."

The students of East High are back in school after summer vacation and everyone is talking about their summer adventures. In Ms... Read More...

Ivy Tech Hosting Tapas-style Dinner

By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

The Special Cuisines class at Ivy Tech Community College–Northeast invites the community to join its students, faculty, and staff for a Tapas Style Dinner on Thursday, April 14. 

Enjoy a rare opportunity to participate in a traditional Tapas-style Dinner... Read More...

Annual Longaker Honors Recital

By Lamont Neal on Monday, April 4th, 2011

The annual Longaker Honors Recital at Huntington University will showcase nine of Huntington University’s top musicians on April 19. The recital will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Zurcher Auditorium of the Merillat Centre for the Arts.

Each musician was chosen in a rigorous audition process... Read More...

HU's 113th Commencement exercises

By Lamont Neal on Monday, April 4th, 2011

Huntington University will host its 113th commencement exercises at 3 p.m. May 14 in the fieldhouse of the Merillat Physical Education and Recreation Complex. The university will award master’s, bachelor’s and associate degrees to 333 graduates. The university will also award three honorary doctorate degrees... Read More...

Crestview's March Students of the Month

By Jennifer Jennings on Friday, April 1st, 2011

Each month teachers at Crestview nominate students that are being successful. Students that were nominated in March were treated to a pizza party with Mr. Werth, Assistant Principal at Crestview. Crestview strives to recognize students that are doing their Personal Best in all areas of their school career... Read More...