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College Living Skills & Community Resources

The College Board
Maintained by the not-for-profit College Board educational association which administers SAT, PSAT and Clep testing. This site offers testing information and online registration, plus a wide range of preparatory services in areas of financial aid, college searches, and scholarships.

The Financial Aid Information Page
An award-winning site that has been offered as a public service since 1994. A comprehensive informational guide to student financial aid with hyperlinks to specific aid categories.

Below is a list of agencies and their telephone numbers in the Vincennes community that may be of service to students. This list includes services such as family planning, HIV testing and local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Community Resources
Health Connection 882-6069
Goodwill Industries 882-1722
HIV Testing 435-5683
Indiana Workforce Development 882-8700
Knox Co. Office of Family & Children 882-3920
Knox County Mental Health Association 895-1007
License Branch 882-3168
Salvation Army 882-6933
Samaritan Center 886-6800
Victim Assistance 886-4470
YMCA 895-9622
Vincennes Community Food Pantry 882-2678
Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Knox Co 882-7208

Depression & Anxiety

Anxiety Disorders Education Program
An informational site that offers education, updated news links and publication information geared to increased awareness of anxiety disorders, their symptoms and effective treatment. (National Institute of Mental Health)

The Anxiety Network International
An informational site that offers education, support and resources on anxiety disorders. This site contains over 100 articles on the disorders, links to additional sites, and online support.

Dr. Ivans Depression Central
An extensive website that provides information on all types of depressive disorders and the most effective treatments. This site includes various links to articles, support groups and the latest research on depression.

Dealing With Depression
A website created to educate the general public about depression. This site arranges information by topic and by demographics of effected groups. This site also provides the option of completing a symptom screening questionnaire as well as a quiz regarding the individual?s knowledge of the topic of depression.

National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association
A site maintained by the NDMDA to educate patients, families, professionals and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illnesses. This site features a quarterly publication as well as symptom and treatment information.

Drug & Alcohol Issues

Alcoholics Anonymous

Adult Children of Alcoholics Online Resource Guide

Anabolic Steroids
Focuses on the growing use of anabolic steroids in the United States

Bacchus and Gamma: Facts and Figures
Includes a variety of information from studies conducted on college campuses.

Club Drugs
Focuses on the drugs used at all-night dance parties, dance clubs and bars. Includes the latest research the increasing drug use among adolescents and young adults.

Do It Now
Street-smart information about the dangers of drug use.

Had Enough
This site centers on a media and advocacy campaign focused on supporting student involvement to reduce reduce binge drinking on college campuses. Iinteractive with audio capability.

Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention
The Higher Education Center’s purpose is to help college and community leaders develop, implement, and evaluate programs and policies to reduce student problems related to alcohol and other drug use and interpersonal violence.

 

Indiana Prevention Resource Center
An infosite sponsored by the Prevention Center at Indiana University. Provides information and technical assistance to people focused on the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse.

National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
A research oriented collection of material in the substance use field that is current and user friendly.

National Inhalant Prevention Coalition
Contains extensive information regarding inhalant use, including warning signs and symptoms, as well as treatment and prevention.

Partnership For A Drug Free America
An extensive compilation of information about drugs, including assistance for parents in discussing drugs with their children as well as a frequently updated newscenter for interaction.

Sober Recovery
Attempts to hyperlink to every self help group online.

Eating Disorders

The Something Fishy Website on Eating Disorders
An extensive website that provides information for all types of eating disorders and includes online support in addition to medical information and treatment issues.

Eating Disorders - Mirror, Mirror
A well organized website that focuses on definitions, warning signs, relapse prevention and support. Extensive links to related websites are included.

Eating Disorders in a Disordered Culture
An interactive site with an emphasis on personal stories as well as the impact of cultural messages on the problem of disordered eating.

Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Issues

Tri-State Alliance for Gays and Lesbians
An informational site to serve the gay, lesbian and bi-sexual community of Southwestern Indiana, Northwestern Kentucky and Southeastern Illinois; contains hyperlinks to national organizations.

National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
A site maintained by this national civil rights organization based in Washington, D.C. This organization has supported grass roots organization and change since 1973 and this site focuses on legal issues and reform. This is an informative site for local organizations and student groups as well as general public education.

Justice Inc.
A site maintained by Justice Inc., Indiana?s statewide civil rights organization for gay and lesbian issues. This is an advocacy group that has been in existence since 1980 and is committed to change through legislation, political action and advocacy. An informative site for local advocacy groups.

Planet Out
A highly interactive online site for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender population. This site includes news releases, chat access and hyperlinks to services.

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
A site maintained by PFLAG, a non-profit organization to promote the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons and their friends and families. This is an interactive site focused on education and advocacy.

Grief & Loss Issues

Hospice Foundation of America
An informational site maintained by the national, not-for-profit organization that provides services to those who cope, either personally or professionally, with terminal illness, death, and the process of grief. This site contains reading material online, as well as extensive resource lists and publications for personal assistance.

The Compassionate Friends
A self-help and support site maintained by the national, not-for-profit organization, The Compassionate Friends. This organization offers services to families grieving the loss of a child of any age and any cause. The site offers information regarding local chapters as well as online support and extensive resource lists.

Widownet
An information and self-help resource site maintained by widows and widowers. This site addresses a wide variety of topics for people of all ages, religious backgrounds, and sexual orientations who have lost a spouse or life partner.

Survivors of Suicide
A site sponsored by the American Association of Suicidology which is dedicated to the understanding and prevention of suicide. This link to the home page of the organization contains the quarterly newsletter, "Surviving Suicide," as well as a nationwide directory of support groups and research regarding this grief process.

Multicultural Issues

The Black Collegian
A career site for students of color. This site is an electronic version of an established national career opportunities magazine. In addition to comprehensive career planning and job search information, this site contains articles on entertainment and lifestyle that are focused on today?s college experience.

NAACP
The site maintained by the NAACP, the oldest and largest civil rights group in the United States. This site contains a thorough history of the organization as well as the current areas of focus for change. This site is linked to other civil rights groups, including The American Indian Congress and the Japanese American Citizens League, making this an excellent site for student research and education.

Electronic Resources on Diversity
An extensive collection of resources specifically focused on social justice and multiculturalism for the African American, European American, Asian American, Middle Eastern American, Native American and Latino populations.

Syracuse Cultural Workers
A site maintained by SCW, an educational and cultural organization supporting political and economic change to help create a culture that honors diversity and celebrates community. This is an interactive site offering information and materials, including the Carry It On Peace Calendar distributed by this organization.

Vincennes University Office of Multicultural Services
A link to information regarding the specialized services for multicultural students at Vincennes University. This site describes the mission of the office and provides information for office contact and sponsored activities.

Question and Answer Sites

Go Ask Alice
An interactive question and answer format with an archive available to search past topics, originating with the Health Education Department of Columbia University. Subjects include sexuality, sexual health, relationships, emotional well being, alcohol and other drug use, as well as other areas of concern to students.

Dear Uncle Ezra
An interactive site with an archive available to search a variety of topics. This site originates from Cornell University.

Sexual Assault & Violence

Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse (MINCAVA)
An extensive electronic clearinghouse designed to provide easy access to informational sites in the areas of violence and sexual abuse including newsgroups and interactive d iscussion groups.

Violence Against Women
A federally funded site from the Violence Against Women Office of the Office of Justice Programs. This office was founded in 1995 to assist in the implementation of the Violence Against Women Act passed in 1994, and to lead the nation in an effort to stop domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. This site focuses on legislation, funding opportunities for states and communities as well as hotline and referral information.

Partnerships Against Violence Network (Pavnet)
A federally funded site described by organizers as a "virtual library of information about violence and youth-at-risk." This site contains data from seven federal agencies, including the Department of Justice, which maintains statistical data as well as program information, and the Department of Education, which focuses on the latest initiatives to combat violence in school settings.

Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)
A site maintained by RAINN, a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. RAINN operates a national hotline for survivors of sexual assault who do not have access to a local crisis service. Referral and direct services are offered through I-800-656-HOPE. This site also features a monthly newsletter and statistical information. This service is funded through corporation and individual support.

Sexual Issues

CDC National Prevention Information Network
A site maintained by the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta, Ga., an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services. This is an extensive site that provides easy access to specific disease information as well as treatment options and the latest medical research findings.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America
A site offering extensive information on all aspects of sexual and reproductive health. Fact sheets and statistics are offered along with legislative history and an interactive site for teens and young adults to discuss all aspects of emerging sexuality.

Study Skills

Study Skills Self Help Information
A comprehensive listing of hyperlinks to information on a variety of study skills, including note taking, time and stress management, and effective paper writing.

Study Skills
A resource for students that includes learning techniques, study skills, test taking and writing skills.
This site provides numerous links to additional study skills sites. This site is available in foreign language translation, including French, Chinese, Arabic and more.

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Kotter recertified as collegiate retailer

November 20, 2009


VINCENNES, IND. - Ronald L. Kotter, manager of Vincennes University’s Old Post Bookstore, recently completed the requirements to renew his Certified Collegiate Retailer (CCR) designation through the National Association of College Stores.  The CCR designation indicates skillful leadership, stewardship, and expertise in college store operations.

In addition to Kotter’s career experience in collegiate retailing, CCR designees must successfully complete a comprehensive examination that tests their fundamental knowledge of all areas of the collegiate retailing profession and their ability to apply that knowledge.  To successfully recertify for the designation, individuals complete a minimum of 60 hours of continuing education and professional development in the four years since initially earning the designation or from the date of the last renewal, as applicable.

More than 100 collegiate retailers have earned the CCR designation since its launch in fall 2004.

About NACS

Headquartered in Oberlin, Ohio, the National Association of College Stores is the professional trade association representing the $11 billion collegiate retailing industry.  NACS represents more than 3,100 collegiate retailers and approximately 1,100 associate members who supply books and other products to college stores.  NACS member stores daily serve America’s college students while supporting the academic missions of higher education institutions everywhere.  Additional information is available online at www.nacs.org.

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VU Christmas Gala Concert is Dec. 2

November 20, 2009

VINCENNES, IND. - The Vincennes University Music Department will present a Christmas Gala Concert on Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m. EST, in the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center Theatre.  The concert is free and the public is invited to attend.

The concert will showcase various Christmas songs in a variety of musical styles.  Featured groups include the VU Connection, Concert Band, Concert Choir, Brass Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, String Ensemble, Blues Ensemble, performances by VU faculty members, and more.

For more information, please contact Duane Chattin, Director of Public Information, at 812-888-4164 or dchattin@vinu.edu

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Lady Trailblazers 10th, Trailblazers 25th in NJCAA’s 1st hoops polls of season

November 18, 2009


COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Vincennes Lady Trailblazers are No. 10 in the NJCAA's first Div. I Women's Basketball Poll of the season, which was released today.

The VU men were in a tie for 25th in the initial poll announced late Tuesday afternoon.

The 7-0 Lady Trailblazers had been ranked No. 13 in the pre-season poll. Gulf Coast - host of this weekend's Gulf Coast Classic in Panama City, Fla, in which the Lady Trailblazers will participate – tops the first regular-season poll. VU, after beating No. 14 Lincoln Trail 69-64 Tuesday, faces Gulf Coast Saturday, after taking on No. 22 Chipola on the tournament's first day.

Each of the event’s games will be carried live on the Gulf Coast Sports Network. The broadcasts can be heard by visiting the Gulf Coast Athletics Web site at www.gcathletics.com.

The Vincennes Trailblazers, 6-1 on the season, share the 25th slot in the rankings with the College of Southern Idaho. Central Florida Community College is the top-ranked team in the first poll. The Trailblazers defeated Lincoln Trail (ranked No. 23 in the first poll) 81-77 Tuesday night.

VU will host Southeastern Illinois at 7 p.m. Saturday at the P.E. Complex.

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Former VU Blazer Baseball Player Jason Clutter Making Way in Music


NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Jason Clutter's family moved from Elberfeld to Haubstadt when he was 10 and he discovered sports, especially baseball. He loved it so much that he worked hard enough to turn his God-given talent into a scholarship to pitch and play outfield at Vincennes University.

Clutter graduated in 2002 as one of the NJCAA's top closers and holding a degree in graphic design. He moved on to Oakland City and then spent part of summer 2003 in Italy playing baseball. Unfortunately, his shoulder gave out during his senior year with the Oaks and he would never play baseball again.

So Clutter looked to his other passion - country music, which until that time had been a way to pass time on baseball road trips. “I would sing on the bus on road trips during college and the team would join in," he said.

Music certainly became more than a hobby when Clutter started a local band and recorded seven original songs, two of which got fairly heavy play on Evansville market radio for almost two years. The band quickly grew from playing in front of about 20 people to crowds of about 200 per night.

Clutter has opened for 13 national acts and hopes to complete a new album for release in 2010.

**For more information, visit wwww.jasonclutter.com.

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WVUB radio receives state Community Involvement Award

November 19, 2009


VINCENNES, IND. - Vincennes University radio station Blazer 91.1 WVUB is the recipient of the “Community Involvement” award from the Indiana Broadcasters Association.  The award was presented Nov. 14 during the annual Spectrum Awards ceremonies in Indianapolis.

“I am very honored to have received this award for two reasons,” said Phillip Smith, general manager of WVUB.  “We were very happy to have been selected as Radio Station of the Year last year.  But this award has even more meaning.  This is recognition of service to our community.  Actually being concerned and involved in local events and activities is what broadcasting is all about, and being honored for that by your peers is the highest form of recognition.  Secondly, both VU and the VU Broadcasting Department were recognized and highlighted by broadcasters from throughout the state.”

According to the Indiana Broadcasters Association, the Spectrum Award recognizes broadcast excellence for outstanding achievement in broadcasting by radio and television stations throughout Indiana.  The competition was established to encourage the highest standards of reporting, community service, and production creativity.  It is the ultimate peer recognition for members of the broadcast industry in Indiana.

“When I travel throughout the state, I frequently encounter graduates of VU’s broadcasting program and they always speak highly of their preparation at VU.  Giving students the opportunity to be involved with award-winning stations such as WVUB is an important part of why our graduates achieve great success in this field.  I commend everyone associated with WVUB on receiving this honor,” said VU President Dick Helton.

WVUB Program Director Michael Woods said the award is a motivator for the station’s staff.  “The trophy shows the dedication of our staff and the acceptance of our listeners.  We promise not to let up, but to continue to deliver quality programming for the people of the Wabash valley.”

VU BROADCASTING

The VU Broadcasting Department prepares students for successful entry into radio, television, and allied career fields while earning a college degree. The program emphasizes hands-on, real-world experience for students, including many hours in VU broadcast studios and stations perfecting both on-air and behind-the-scenes technical skills.  VU’s public broadcast stations, WVUB and WVUT-TV, are the only ones in Indiana that are part of an academic broadcast program.

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.  More information is available at www.vinu.edu.

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H1N1 vaccination clinic for VU students is Nov. 23

November 19, 2009


VINCENNES, IND. - An H1N1 vaccination clinic will be offered to Vincennes University students on Nov. 23 from 5:00-7:00 PM EST (or until all vaccine is given) in VU’s Beckes Student Union, Fort Sackville Room 1.

“We have a limited number of vaccinations and we must follow the priority guidelines set by the Center for Disease Control and the Indiana State Board of Health for administration of the vaccine.  We will be offering additional H1N1 vaccination clinics as soon as we receive additional doses from the County Board of Health,” said Peggy Milligan, coordinator of the VU Student Health Center.

Recommended initial priority groups include:  pregnant women, household/caregivers of babies under 6 months of age, healthcare and emergency medical services personnel, persons aged 6 months to 24 years, persons aged 25-64 who have high-risk medical conditions.

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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. 

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. 

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