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Placement and Entry TestingAnyone entering VU as a full-time student is required to take the Placement Test. You will not be able to register for classes until your academic advisor has access to your test scores. You can take your test early and save time on registration day! Just follow the instructions below... Assessment Center TIMES TO TEST Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Enrolling for summer or fall semesters: ------January 15 - June 6 Click HERE for alternate testing locations YOU MUST PROVIDE PHOTO IDENTIFICATION IN ORDER TO TEST! Placement and Entry Testing Policy All persons MUST present a photo ID to test. The Assessment Center offers the Accuplacer placement test to any individual enrolling at Vincennes University, or contemplating enrollment at VU. The Center will test ANY individual desiring to take the placement test, however, the following guidelines should be considered and observed:
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- Lady Trailblazers notch 8th straight with 82-72 win at Mineral Area
- Trailblazers overtake Mineral Area with strong 2nd half for 85-71 victory
- VU Track & Field has successful day at DePauw Tiger Indoor Invitational Frazier, Wilson and women’s 4x400 relay qualify for indoor nationals
- Energy savings to cut budget at VU
- Bluegrass Jam is Feb. 14 at VU
- VU Health Watch Wednesday Continues
Lady Trailblazers notch 8th straight with 82-72 win at Mineral Area
February 6, 2010
PARK HILLS, MO – The NJCAA No. 25-ranked Vincennes Lady Trailblazers improved to 18-4 on the season and extended their winning streak to eight games Saturday by beating host Mineral Area 82-72.
VU got 18 points from sophomore Ashley Buis. Sophomore Megan Craft finished with 17 points and 13 assists, while sophomore MyQueisha Bratton had 16 and freshman Charae Richardson chipped in with 10.
The Lady Trailblazers led 41-38 at halftime.
VU now turns its attention to another meeting with powerhouse and 2009 NJCAA national runner-up Jefferson College. The Lady Trailblazers travel to Hillsboro, MO, Monday for a match-up with the Lady Vikings at 7 p.m. Vincennes time.
The Lady Trailblazers follow up the clash with Jefferson by heading to Lincoln Trail on Wednesday, Feb. 10, for a 6:30 p.m. (Vincennes time) game with the Lady Statesmen. The game will precede a contest between the VU and Lincoln Trail men at 8:30 p.m. (Vincennes time).
Trailblazers overtake Mineral Area with strong 2nd half for 85-71 victory
February 6, 2010
The Vincennes Trailblazers outscored Mineral Area 27-13 over the final 10 minutes Saturday to pull away and top the visiting Cardinals 85-71, behind five 3-pointers by sophomore Fred Ford en route to a game-high 25 points. VU also got four treys from freshman Keith Ford, who had 19 points; and three from sophomore Daimion Garrett on the way to 12 points.
The Trailblazers (17-7) hit 13-of-29 from behind the arc and recorded VU’s 499th home victory. VU will go for No. 500 on Feb. 12 against Kankakee on the first night of the Feb. 12 and 13 Beckes Sodexo Classic.
Freshman Jan Petrovcic pulled in 17 rebounds and Garrett added 11 boards Saturday night, while Fred Ford and sophomore Ryan Allen both dished out six assists.
Guard Drew Thomas scored 18 of his team-high 20 in the first half for the visiting Cardinals (16-9).
The Trailblazers, who trailed 41-37 at halftime, benefitted from the Cardinals going cold offensively for extended periods of time. Mineral Area’s five-minute scoring drought near the 10:00 mark was all VU needed to take control once and for all. Garrett’s rebound and bucket with a little more than 9:00 to play was followed by a Monty Wilson three-point play and Keith Ford drilled his third trey to extend the VU advantage to 63-58.
Ford’s last 3-pointer made it 66-58 with less than 6:00 remaining before Mineral Area’s Carlton Guyton answered with a 3-pointer to cut it to five. But the Trailblazers reeled off the next seven unanswered over the following two minutes and put a halt to any Cardinal comeback thoughts by extending the lead back to 12 and maintaining the double-digit cushion the rest of the way.
The Trailblazers will head to Lincoln Trail Wednesday for an 8:30 p.m. (Vincennes time) game with the Statesmen, following the VU women facing Lincoln Trail at 6:30 p.m. (Vincennes time).
VU Track & Field has successful day at DePauw Tiger Indoor Invitational Frazier, Wilson and women’s 4x400 relay qualify for indoor nationals
February 6, 2010
VU Track & Field has successful day at DePauw Tiger Indoor Invitational Frazier, Wilson and women’s 4x400 relay qualify for indoor nationals
GREENCASTLE – The Vincennes men’s track & field team captured the seven-team Tiger Indoor Invitational Saturday at DePauw University, while the VU women came in second in their six-team meet at same event.
VU edged out Indiana State 119-112 on the men’s side, while ISU topped VU in the women’s meet 206-72.
VU’s Bellosie Frazier (weight throw), Jerome Wilson (triple-jump) and the women’s 4x400meter relay team qualified for the NJCAA Indoor Nationals on March 5 and 6 at Eastern Illinois University with Saturday’s efforts.
Trailblazers Shaun Smith, Montez Carter and James Rogan combined for a 1-2-3 finish, respectively, in the 55 Meters.
Rogan and Smith returned to go 1-2-3 with Desmond Lake for VU in the 200 Meters. Rogan also won the long jump and Wilson was best in the triple-jump.
Jamisha Abney captured the women’s 400 Meters and Cierra Gerbers came in first in the 3,000 Meters for the Lady Trailblazers.
VU will continue the indoor season by competing at both the Hoosier Hills Invitational at Indiana University on Feb. 12 and 13 and back at DePauw on Feb. 13.
Energy savings to cut budget at VU
February 5, 2010
VINCENNES, IND. – Vincennes University plans to cut energy usage by 20 percent over the next two years, according to VU President Dick Helton.
The goal is to simultaneously save money while making VU facilities greener and more sustainable.
Leading the effort will be veteran VU staff member Richard Davis who will begin a new assignment on Feb. 8. Davis will become VU’s first Director of Energy Conservation.
“This is an important position that could lead to hundreds of thousands of dollars in savings for VU at a time when the state is mandating budget cuts. The challenge is to achieve substantial cuts in energy use at a time when VU is growing in enrollment. I am confident that Rick will be successful in leading this effort,” Helton said.
Davis’ responsibilities will include reviewing historical data on energy consumption and making recommendations on how energy usage can be reduced throughout the VU system. The recommendations will be specific for each VU building and will include input from individuals in each building.
“We believe the primary savings will be achieved by getting employees to think differently, monitor their own demands for energy, and making practical and lasting behavioral changes that will result in more efficient use of energy. This will ease current budget constraints as well as put VU on a sustainable path for the future,” Helton said.
RICHARD DAVIS
A 1974 VU graduate, Davis has been employed at VU for 35 years. He is a Licensed Master Electrician who has training and certifications from General Electric, Duke Energy, Vectren, Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Indiana State University, Andover Controls, Honeywell Controls, OSHA, Simplex, and AT&T. Prior to his recent appointment, Davis served for more than 15 years as VU’s Energy Management and Electrical Supervisor.
"I am excited about this opportunity to assist the University community in working together to create a positive impact on the environment and the budget," Davis said.
VINCENNES UNIVERSITY - Indiana’s First College
VU is state-supported with campuses in Vincennes and Jasper and additional sites such as the Indianapolis International Airport. VU also offers instruction at military sites throughout the nation.
In addition to offering 200 associate degree and certificate programs, VU also offers bachelor’s degree programs in technology, homeland security, nursing, and secondary education programs in mathematics, science, and special education.
VU enrolls students from throughout Indiana, 26 other states, and 37 foreign countries. Tuition and fees are the lowest among Indiana campuses with residence halls. VU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Founded in 1801, VU is Indiana’s first college and is the only college in the nation founded by an individual who would later become President of the United States. William Henry Harrison, the ninth U.S. President, founded VU while serving as governor of the Indiana Territory.
For more information, please contact Duane Chattin, Director of Public Information, at 812-888-4164 (office), 812-887-6397 (cell) or dchattin@vinu.edu
Bluegrass Jam is Feb. 14 at VU
VINCENNES, IND. – The 10th Annual Old Post Bluegrass Jam is coming to Vincennes University on Feb. 14. Admission is free and the public is invited to VU’s Beckes Student Union to enjoy acoustic musicians as they jam together from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST).
The VU Food Court and Grinder’s Coffee Shop will be open.
“We invite area musicians to bring their acoustic instruments and be prepared to find folks to jam with. The Bluegrass Jam is a lot of fun for both participants and the audience,” said Bill Stedman, one of the event organizers.
In addition to jams throughout the Student Union, there will also be groups performing on stage in the Food Court during the afternoon. Groups performing there include Mariah Creek at 1 p.m., Mountain Harmony at 2 p.m., Flat Mountain at 3 p.m., and Bales of Hay at 4 p.m.
VU’s Beckes Student Union is located at 1101 N. Second Street, Vincennes. Free parking is located on Third Street behind the building.
For more information call 812-882-0429 (evenings).
VU Health Watch Wednesday Continues
VU Health Watch Wednesday began with two e-text messages that provided H1N1 wellness tips and reminded subscribers to visit the VU Health Office web page.
Vincennes University students and employees seeking an H1N1 vaccination should go to the Knox County Immunization Clinic at 701 Dubois Street in Vincennes. Visit their website for more information.
Updates will be posted each Wednesday (or sooner if the situation warrants). The webpage includes links to the Center for Disease Control flu pages, preventative tips, and campus information.
