AGRICULTURAL AND BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING CONCENTRATION 4551

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Agricultural engineers play an integral role in the food, agricultural, and natural resource system. They have a hand in many aspects of food production, processing, and storing, as well as environmental quality. Engineering is all about developing sound problem-solving techniques. The laboratory is your practice ground as you develop the skills to identify new tools for easier production, processing, and distribution of food. Agricultural engineers are involved in a variety of activities ranging from remote sensing and application of global positioning technology to designing systems for animal waste disposal to constructing specialized buildings such as climate-controlled greenhouses and automated feeding systems. THE VU ADVANTAGE Vincennes University offers an excellent start toward a baccalaureate degree in agricultural engineering. The program is designed to transfer to Purdue University and requires high-level mathematics proficiency as well as completion of basic physics, chemistry, and biology Advantages to beginning your studies at VU include: Hands-on laboratory experience. The nurturing of fundamental skills designed to prepare you for advanced study. Access to laboratory equipment normally reserved for students at the junior or senior level. Lab sections are taught by the same faculty who teach the lecture sections, ensuring consistent instruction and letting you build close relationships with professors. The latest in industry software plus computer-aided design systems. Note: Recommended courses assume any developmental requirements have been met. Suggested curriculum includes Summer Social Science Elective and a Writing Skills Course.
Suggested Curriculum
Semester I Agricultural Lectures General Chemistry I +Lab Intro to Computer Tools for Scientists & Engineers English Composition I Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
Semester II General Chemistry II C Prog for Scientists and Engineers Calculus with Analytic Geometry II Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Speech Summer English Composition II Social Science Elective
Semester III Statics Principles of Biology I + Lab Intermediate Calculus Physics for Scientists and Engineers II + Lab Lifetime Fitness/Wellness
Semester IV Thermodynamics I Introductory Structural Mechanics + Lab Differential Equations with Linear Algebra Humanities Elective Social Science Elective
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Science and Math Division Office 812-888-5131

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Male student passes away at an off-campus residence
VU musicians perform in Indiana Intercollegiate Honor Band
VU Accounting students to prepare tax returns

Male student passes away at an off-campus residence

VINCENNES, Ind.—A Vincennes University student died at an off-campus home, according to the Vincennes City Police Department.

City emergency responders were called to 612 Perry Street at 9:03 a.m. today about an unconscious male, William A. Torrance, 18, Bargersville. City police are investigating.

Torrance was a freshman majoring in Welding Technology. He was a resident of Vigo Residence Hall.

The VU Counseling Center is making its services available to the campus community.

VU President Dick Helton expressed sympathy for the family on behalf of the campus community. “Our hearts go out to the family and friends of William Torrance. The loss of any student is tragic. The VU community sends its sympathy to William’s family and friends.”

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DUANE CHATTIN, Director of Public Information
812-888-4164 (office), 812-887-6397 (cell)
dchattin@vinu.edu

VINCENNES UNIVERSITY
Department of University Relations
1002 N First St
Vincennes IN 47591
www.vinu.edu

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VU musicians perform in Indiana Intercollegiate Honor Band

February 9, 2012

VINCENNES, Ind. - Four Vincennes University students participated in the
2012 Indiana Intercollegiate Honor Band on Jan. 19 and 20 in Fort Wayne.
It was part of the Indiana Music Educators Association (IMEA) State
Convention.

VU participants included Courtney Gokey, flute, a Music Fine Arts major and
2011 graduate of Loogootee H.S.; Matt Moody, trombone, a Music Education
major and 2007 graduate of Highland H.S. in Anderson; Ethan Myres,
trombone, a Music Education major and 2011 graduate of Boonville H.S.; and
Caleb Willis, alto saxophone, a Computer/Software Support Specialist major
and 2011 graduate of Hagerstown H.S.

Students from colleges and universities across Indiana were chosen to
represent their schools in this ensemble based on nominations submitted by
their college band director. The ensemble, under the direction of guest
conductor Allan McMurray, professor of music and director of bands at the
University of Colorado, rehearsed and then performed a concert for the
public Friday afternoon at the Embassy Theatre in downtown Ft. Wayne.

In addition to VU, students came from a number of other universities:
Anderson, Ball State, Butler, DePauw, Indiana-Purdue at Fort Wayne, Indiana
State, Indiana Wesleyan, Manchester, Saint Joseph’s, Taylor, Evansville,
Indianapolis, and Valparaiso.

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VU Accounting students to prepare tax returns

January 25, 2012

VINCENNES, Ind. - Vincennes University students majoring in accounting will
be preparing tax returns for persons in the community and VU students. The
students, under the direction of Lisa Nash, assistant professor, are
certified by testing through the IRS.

This free service is part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program
sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service. Preparation ends March 1. The
service will also be offered on two Saturdays, Jan. 28 and Feb. 4.

Students prepare 1040EZ, 1040A, 1040 with schedules A, B, C-EZ, D, child
and dependent care credit, and education credits. The returns are filed
electronically with direct deposit available if desired.

Nash says that this is a good experience for students and enables them to
feel more comfortable dealing with clients, engaging in conversation,
performing as a professional, as well as a tax preparation experience.

Appointments are required. To schedule, or for more information, call
2-1-1 or Generations at 812-888-4279.