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	<title>News and Events - Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana</title>
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	<copyright>2006 Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana.</copyright>
	<pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2006 09:42:58 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>2006 Week of the Young Child Events</title>
		<link>http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/news/mar2006/young_child.html</link>
		<description>The public is invited to Celebrate the Arts, a morning of art, music, dance, drama and story-telling activities for children and parents, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at Washington Carver Elementary School. Part of the community’s observance of 2006 Week of the Young Child, the event is sponsored by the East Central Chapter of the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children and the Ivy Tech Community College Early Childhood Education Club.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2006 12:58:44 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Ivy Tech presents Georgia State Representative Alisha Thomas Morgan</title>
		<link>http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/news/feb2006/morgan.html</link>
		<description>Georgia State Representative Alisha Thomas Morgan will bring her message of 21st Century Activism to Muncie and Ivy Tech Community College on Monday, February 27, as part of the community’s Black History Month activities.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2006 09:44:08 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana Continues Growth</title>
		<link>http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/news/jan2006/continues_growth.html</link>
		<description>Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana reported a 10-day spring enrollment count of 70,869 which is 1 percent higher than last spring.  Students are also taking more classes, with full-time equivalents (total number of credit hours divided by 15) up 2.3 percent from last year, for a statewide total of 38,296.17.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2006 14:08:15 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Latest podcast discusses financial aid.</title>
		<link>http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/podcasts/</link>
		<description>Learn how to pay for college as we speak with Sylvia Bogle, Director of Financial Aid. Sylvia helps us define financial aid, the types of services available, and how you can apply.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2006 08:15:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Tune-In to Ivy Tech</title>
		<link>http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/news/jan2006/podcasts.html</link>
		<description>Ivy Tech Community College East Central has entered the realm of podcasting with the launching of its first broadcast on its website at www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral. The first in the series of podcasts provides listeners an introduction to podcasting and a preview of the downloadable programs that will be available on the website. A new podcast will be launched each Wednesday. The Ivy Tech podcasts will provide student profiles as well as explore valuable admissions and registration information and give reports on new services, programs and campus activities at Ivy Tech East Central, which includes Anderson, Marion and Muncie campuses and outreach sites in New Castle, Portland, Hartford City, Winchester, Elwood and Pendleton. Read more on this article at our website: http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/news.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2006 10:49:12 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Dates posted for Student Orientations.</title>
		<link>http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/admissions/orientation.html</link>
		<description>New Student Orientation dates for East Central campuses have been posted, visit our website for more information.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2005 16:49:12 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Congratulations to Dr. Patricia Dolly</title>
		<link>http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/news/nov2005/dr_dolly.html</link>
		<description>Congratulations to Dr. Patricia Dolly who received the B. Harry Beckham Award.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2005 11:12:32 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>New Academic Support Center</title>
		<link>http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/news/nov2005/new_asc.html</link>
		<description> Join us at 11:00 am next Friday, November 11 to dedicate the newly remodeled Academic Support Center at the Muncie campus.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2005 09:32:55 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Volunteers Needed</title>
		<link>http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/news/oct2005/cafe.html</link>
		<description> Are you interested in volunteering or helping a local community organization? Come visit us at the C.A.F.E. = Community Awareness For Everyone!</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2005 16:55:54 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Take our Summer Class Survey</title>
		<link>http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/news/oct2005/summer_survey.html</link>
		<description>Ivy Tech Community College is considering offering summer classes that will help prepare 11th and 12th grade students with the transition from high school to college or to provide information about specific career opportunities.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2005 16:54:50 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Visit from The Indiana History Train</title>
		<link>http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/news/oct2005/history_train.html</link>
		<description>The Indiana History Train will be at the Muncie campus October 27, 28 and 29 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 10:50:49 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Ivy Tech Awarded $2.5 Million Federal Grant</title>
		<link>http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/news/federal_grant.html</link>
		<description>Governor Mitch Daniels has announced that Ivy Tech Community College has received a $2,572,436 grant from the President's Community Based Job Training Initiative administered by the U.S. Department of Labor.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 08:49:31 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Muncie Campus Blood Drive</title>
		<link>http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/news/blood_drive.html</link>
		<description>The Muncie SGA is sponsoring a BLOOD DRIVE this Wednesday, October 26th.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 08:31:40 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Bookstore Closed</title>
		<link>http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/</link>
		<description>All region campus bookstores will be closing at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 26th, for a regional meeting. Bookstores will re-open on Thursday at 8:00 a.m.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:40:09 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Ivy Tech Preview Days</title>
		<link>http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/news/preview_days.html</link>
		<description>Join us on campus this fall for Ivy Tech Preview Days! Talk with your guidance counselor about taking a College day to visit Ivy Tech Community College.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:06:41 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Satellite Seminars</title>
		<link>http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/news/satellite_seminars.html</link>
		<description>Alpha Upsilon Lamba Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society presents How does popular culture shape and reflect who we are? You are invited to attend one or all of the following satellite seminars.</description>
		<pubDate>Thur, 20 Oct 2005 09:41:09 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Congratulations to Dr. Pat Jones</title>
		<link>http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/news/pat_jones.html</link>
		<description>Dr. Pat Jones, Industrial Technology Program chair, has been elected to his third term as Chair of the Indiana Skills USA Executive Board.</description>
		<pubDate>Thur, 20 Oct 2005 09:22:12 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Congratulations to Martha Judson</title>
		<link>http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/news/martha_judson.html</link>
		<description>Martha Judson, the Associate of Science in Nursing Program Chair for the Anderson campus, was recently appointed by the Board of Commissioners at the NLNAC.</description>
		<pubDate>Thur, 20 Oct 2005 09:14:36 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Kappa Kafe</title>
		<link>http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/news/kappa_kafe.html</link>
		<description>Member of the Alpha Omega Delta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (Anderson Campus) have scheduled a Kappa Kafe for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday September 22 and 29.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2005 12:00:15 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Brett Eastburn in Anderson</title>
		<link>http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/news/brett_eastburn.html</link>
		<description>The community is invited to hear Brett Eastburn, motivational speaker, at 1 p.m., Friday, September 23 at the Anderson Campus in room 311.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2005 11:56:29 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Golf Scramble Cancelled</title>
		<link>http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/news/golf_scramble.html</link>
		<description>Ivy Tech Community College - East Central Region, has cancelled the golf scholarship scramble scheduled for Saturday October 1 at the Winchester Golf Club, Winchester, IN. It will be rescheduled for Spring.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2005 11:47:42 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Enrollment Increase</title>
		<link>http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/news/enrollment_increase.html</link>
		<description>Enrollment is up on the Muncie campus of Ivy Tech Community College. According to 10-day headcounts, the campus enrolled 3,371 students this fall, a 5-percent increase over the 3,209 students enrolled one year ago.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2005 16:34:42 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Anderson Bowling Fundraiser</title>
		<link>http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/news/anderson_bowling.html</link>
		<description>We have all been watching the news about the devastation left by Hurricane Katrina. So many lives have been affected by this disaster. Student Government and Alpha Omega Delta Chapter at the Anderson campus have teamed together to do our part to help the victims.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2005 09:31:15 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Ivy Tech receives TRIO Grants</title>
		<link>http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/news/trio_grants.html</link>
		<description>Three Ivy Tech Regions were recently awarded federal funds totaling $3 million through the Student Support Services TRIO program administered by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education. The program will serve 480 students — 160 students at each of Ivy Tech’s East Central, Central Indiana and Northeast Regions.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2005 08:22:55 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>East Central to Honor 9-11</title>
		<link>http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/news/muncie_rememberance.html</link>
		<description>In observance of September 11 and to show support for the victims of Hurricane Katrina, East Central region student organizations, faculty, staff and students are placing 3,000 flags on the front lawn of the Muncie campus, 4301 S. Cowan Road. These are the same flags the college used for a similar display on the first annivsary of the September 11 attack. The flags will be displayed through September 16.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2005 13:55:19 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Muncie SGA Thanks You</title>
		<link>http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/news/sga_thankyou.html</link>
		<description>The Muncie SGA would like to express their sincere gratitude to everyone who helped make this year's Fall Kick-Off a success.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2005 11:38:29 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Hurricane Relief</title>
		<link>http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral</link>
		<description>Ivy Tech is committed to Changing Lives. As part of that mission, Ivy Tech is asking students, faculty, staff and the public to make change by donating their pennies, nickels and dimes to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The Muncie campus has two large jugs it is using to collect change over the next several days. Remember, with Change , there is Hope. All donated funds will be given to the Hoosier Heartland Chapter of the American Red Cross for hurricane disaster relief.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2005 12:03:29 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Anderson Campus Student ID cards</title>
		<link>http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/news/anderson_idcards.html</link>
		<description>Student ID cards are available in the Student Affairs Office on the Anderson Campus, visit our website for the available dates.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2005 08:49:37 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Anderson Campus Fall Kick Off Events</title>
		<link>http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/news/anderson_kickoff.html</link>
		<description>Anderson Campus will have their Fall Kick off on Wednesday September 28th, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Events to include free food, games and fellowship.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2005 16:46:37 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Student ID cards for Muncie Campus</title>
		<link>http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/news/student_id.html</link>
		<description>Student ID cards are available in the Student Affairs Office, visit our website for the available dates.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2005 16:01:39 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Program Chair to head PhysTEC TIR</title>
		<link>http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/news/neil_anthony.html</link>
		<description>Neil Anthony, Physical Sciences Program Chair, will be the PhysTEC TIR (Physics Teacher Education Coalition Teacher-In-Residence) at Ball State University this year.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2005 14:47:08 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>SGA to host 2005 Leadership Conference</title>
		<link>http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/sga/</link>
		<description>September 23 and 24 the Student Government Association from the Muncie Campus will host State Leadership Conference. The theme for this year will be Campus Leaders Today, CommUnity Leaders Tomorrow.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2005 12:01:27 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>SGA Presents Fall Kick Off</title>
		<link>http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/news/sga_kickoff.html</link>
		<description>Wednesday, September 7 from 11 am to 7 pm, the Student Government will host a day of fun, free food, and games. Activities include, a Nascar Simulator, Caricature Artist as well as Pie-n-the-face Fundraiser. Visit our site for more information.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2005 16:02:35 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana Scholarship Scramble Golf Outing</title>
		<link>http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/news/golf_scramble.html</link>
		<description>Ivy Tech to hold golf scramble, benefits scholarship fund for Randolph County students attending Ivy Tech Community College.	</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2005 11:43:42 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Labor Day Holiday Announcement</title>
		<link>http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/news/labor_day.html</link>
		<description>This Monday, September 5, 2005 is Labor Day Holiday. Ivy Tech Community College - East Central campuses will be closed in recognition of this holiday. East Central wishes all a Happy Labor Day and a warm welcome into the Fall Semester.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2005 11:43:42 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Ivy Tech Officially Named Indiana's Community College System</title>
		<link>http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/news/its_real.html</link>
		<description>On May 4, Governor Mitch Daniels signed the bill that makes Ivy Tech Indiana's community college system.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2005 10:35:42 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Offer Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degrees in Liberal Arts</title>
		<link>http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/news/liberal_arts.html</link>
		<description>Ivy Tech has received notification from the Higher Learning Commisssion, that its request to offer Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees in Liberal Arts has been approved. This was the final step in the approval process that was begun during the NCA team's focus visit to the College in April.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2005 09:28:42 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Accreditation by the American Dental Association Commission of Dental Accreditation</title>
		<link>http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/news/dental_assisting.html</link>
		<description>The Dental Assisting program has received accreditation by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation. This affords students the right to take the Dental Assisting National Board Certification Examination and become licensed to take radiographs in Indiana.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2005 09:15:42 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>The College Cafe</title>
		<link>http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/news/college_cafe.html</link>
		<description>Ivy Tech Community College, Muncie Community Schools and the Muncie Public Library have joined together to offer the College Cafe. This partnership provides an opportunity for residents of Muncie and Delaware County to visit the Carnegie Library and learn about educational opportunities close to home.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2005 09:05:42 EST</pubDate>
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