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The harmful effects of electronic communication, social media

 Huntington, Ind.—Huntington University’s Visiting Executive Seminar will examine the effects of electronic communication and social media on higher education and human interaction. The seminar will take place from 8:45 a.m. to noon March 26 in the Habecker Dining Commons.

The seminar, led by Jim O’Donnell, associate professor of business and executive-in-residence, and Dr. G. Blair Dowden, president of the university, brings together business leaders and Huntington University business students to discuss important issues in today’s business world.

Car show to benefit campus volunteer ministry

 Huntington, Ind.—The Huntington University Student Senate will host a Benefit Car Show from 3 to 7 p.m. April 24 on the university campus to raise $20,000 to purchase a new mini-van for the Joe Mertz Center.

The Joe Mertz Center for Volunteer Service is a student-directed organization that mobilizes the campus community for Christian service. The Joe Mertz Center was founded in 1992 through a grant which also allowed for the purchase of a van that is still in use today. The van is used to transport students to various volunteer sites in northeast Indiana along with other supplies needed at those locations. Over the years, the van has increasingly needed maintenance.

“Senate strives to meet the needs of students, and this is a great way to help students help others,” said HU senior Alex Lute, Student Senate executive secretary.

University to offer marketing degree beginning this fall

Huntington, Ind.—Huntington University is offering a new Bachelor of Science in marketing degree beginning this fall.  

The marketing degree will be offered through the university’s business and economics department. Classes will focus on the principles of marketing, salesmanship, market research, consumer behavior, business communication, financial management and advertising and promotion. Enrollment is currently under way.

“Marketing is one of the foundational building blocks of any successful business,” said Jim O’Donnell, professor of business and economics and Executive-in-Residence. “At Huntington, we offer a wonderful combination of both theory and practice from people who have been out in the trenches of marketing.”

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KPC Sprint Triathlon set

The KPC sprint-distance triathlon is set for Saturday, July 17 2010, with race-time at 7:30 a.m. at Bixler Lake Park in Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana.

This competitive but shorter sprint-distance race is great for both veteran and novice athletes. The race is staged at shady, beautiful Bixler Lake Park in Kendallville, Indiana, just north of Fort Wayne. The 500 meter lake swim is followed by a just-under 13 mile bike race, and closing with a 5-K cross-country style run. 

The run includes a stretch in and around the authentic windmills of the Mid-America Windmill Museum before a shady and spectator-friendly finish in the park. Two and three person team combos also may race for awards.  Register at www.kpctriathlon.com .

Student’s ride raises funds for African village

HUNTINGTON, IN—Huntington University senior Matt Friedlund, along with his younger brother, Andy, and friend, Morgan Jones, both students at Albright College in Reading, Pa., plan to ride their bikes cross-country this summer in an effort to raise $5,300 to build a well for Marale, a small village in the African country of Uganda with a population of 2,000 people.  

The idea originally for Ride for Marale came from Andy who approached Food for the Hungry, an international relief organization, looking for any kind of effort to help those in need. His older brother, Matt, then soon joined the cause followed by Morgan.

Junior Achievement to host Fundraiser

Junior Achievement will hos a Bowl-A-Thon fundraiser at Rainbow Lanes in Huntington on Sunday, April 18 from 1 to 7 p.m.

The financial illiteracy of today's kids is staggering. Junior Achievement (JA) is a non-profit organization which teaches children from grades K through 12 the fundamentals of personal finance, business, economics and free enterprise. In the Junior Achievement programs, over 2,000 children in Huntington learn the difference between a "want" and a "need". They learn how to apply for jobs and practice interviewing. They prepare personal and family budgets. They learn how and why they should save money and avoid accumulating credit card debt so they can appreciate the value of a dollar. Wouldn't it be great if more kids could learn these things and much more? Junior Achievement helps children make better financial decisions as they become adults. 

Volunteer Task Force Recommendations

BY STEVE McINTYRE 

Late in 2009 the City Council turned down a request to impose a “trash fee” on the citizens of Huntington. A public meeting was held and I placed a poll on my website about the matter. At the time, most indications were that the people opposed to a fee would like for the City to make as many cuts in the spending as possible before asking for any type of fee. A lot of the citizens felt that their taxes pay for trash pick-up as opposed to a person living outside the City who pays a lesser amount of taxes but pay to have their trash hauled.  

 

In consideration of this information, I asked the citizens of the City of Huntington to volunteer to form a “task force” to look at the City’s current financial situation and to compile a list of cost-cutting recommendations to the Mayor and the City Council. The group of volunteers met 8 times and consisted of a variety of local residents which included attorneys, a real estate agent, a CPA, local business owners, and home makers. The meetings were also attended and/or observed by 2 other Council members and one of the City’s department heads on separate occasions. The Task Force is submitting a list of 20 cost saving ideas to the City for consideration. 

Look Good … Feel Better to be held at Parkview Huntington Hospital

The American Cancer Society’s Northeast Indiana office will hold a free Look Good … Feel Better session at Parkview Huntington Hospital for women currently undergoing cancer treatment. The program will be held on Monday, March 15, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., in lower-level classroom 3.

The American Cancer Society’s Look Good … Feel Better program is a free, community-based service that teaches female cancer patients beauty techniques to help restore their appearance and self-image during chemotherapy and radiation treatments.