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Recreation and IntramuralsThe link below is the Open Recreation Schedule for the Physical Education Complex, Aquatic Center, and Student Recreation Center for 2011 Thanksgiving weekend. Save or print schedules for yourself and/or to share. Please make these schedules available to employees who do not have access to Lotus Notes. Copies will be posted on the entry doors to each facility. Aquatic Center Hours Beginning Thursday, October 20, 2011, at 6:00 pm. This temporary schedule will be followed until further notice. Mondays and Wednesdays Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00am to 3:00pm Friday Saturday Sunday Rules for using the Vincennes University Aquatic Center 1. All users will take a cleansing, soapy shower prior to use. 2. All users will have a clean, dedicated swim suit to use in the pools or you will not be allowed in. 3. All users must show proper ID’s upon entering the Student Recreation Center prior to going to the Aquatic Center. 4. During Physical Education class times, users may swim in areas not occupied by those classes. 5. Lifeguards are there to provide a safe environment for all users. Please listen and follow all directives given by the Lifeguard Staff. Enjoy your new aquatic center!
Intramural sports is a program of competitive sports activities designed for those individuals who wish to compete against others in the sport(s) of their choice. You may participate in such sports as: volleyball, basketball, soccer, wrestling, racquetball, tug-of-war, bowling, and tennis. To learn more, click the options below: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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
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.
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.
