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The Advanced Manufacturing & Technology Center to be constructed on the VU Jasper Campus will house programming to serve the education and training needs of employers and individuals in Dubois and surrounding counties.
The facility will provide:

Advanced training for manufacturing employers that need their workers to apply new technologies.
Specialty programming for incumbent workers who wish to upgrade their skills to advance their careers.
Specialized continuing education programming for high skilled engineers and scientists in regional manufacturing companies.
Space for companies to pilot new processes and train employees in their application. • Career and technical classes in certificate and associate degree programs for students preparing to enter
the workforce.
Programming for high school students enrolled for dual-credit in career and technical education classes.
Programming for high school students in Project Lead-the-Way technology programs. • Increased capacity to serve high school teachers and students in science, technology, engineering and
mathematics (STEM) courses.
Office, auditorium, and meeting space for workforce development and economic development organizations to conduct business, hold meetings and conferences, and sponsor workshops and classes in collaboration with VUJC.

Manufacturing Education at VU
Vincennes University offers comprehensive manufacturing education at its Vincennes Campus. The proposed facility on the Jasper Campus will allow VU to better serve manufacturers in Dubois and the wider region with programming that may include:

Drafting & Design/CAD
Computer-Integrated Manufacturing
Advanced Manufacturing
Machine Trades
Tool & Die
Welding
Industrial Maintenance

Need for Skilled Technicians in:
(CIM)/Robotics
Electronics
Computer Networking
Supply Chain Logistics Management
Business Support and Leadership

In Indiana, 20% of the jobs are in manufacturing compared to 42% in Dubois County.
In 2007, the Southwest Indiana WIRED Implementation Plan identified as high growth areas the business clusters of Advanced Manufacturing, Biomedical & Biotechnology, Chemicals & Plastics, Energy, and Transportation, Distribution & Logistics.
According to Nathan Feltman, CEO. of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, “Economic developers see having the right number of workers with the right skills available as the most critical factor in expanding existing businesses and attracting new businesses.”
Studies by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), the Manufacturing Institute, and Deloitte Consulting LLP indicated that more than 80% of U.S. manufacturers surveyed are experiencing overall shortages - most importantly 90% in the areas of machinists, operators, and technicians.
The NAM study also found that in 1973, more than half of the workers on factory floors had not finished high school, but by 2001 nearly a third of production workers had some form of post- secondary education (up from just 8% in 1973). It is estimated that approximately 65% of future jobs will require an associate degree.
A January 2007 article titled “Automation Outlook 2007” in InTech Magazine says that demand for automation talent grows and is increasingly met offshore; we must keep talent in Indiana.
The Economist estimated that 50% of America’s senior technical personnel in manufacturing will retire in the next five years. We must prepare our high school students and retrain those employees who have lost their jobs to keep Indiana globally competitive.

For more information, please contact the Admissions office at (800) 809-VUJC

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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.