The 31st annual Eiteljorg Museum Indian Market and Festival took place June 24-25, with more than 4,000 guests and 122 Native artists from 60 cultures across the U.S. and Canada.
An example of art featured at the 31st annual Eiteljorg Museum Indian Market and Festival.
Eiteljorg President and CEO Kathryn Haigh: “The 31st annual Eiteljorg Indian Market and Festival was an amazing celebration of Native arts and cultures, featuring some longtime artists whom experienced collectors consistently seek out each year, as well as some exciting young artists who represent the future of the market. The Eiteljorg staff, volunteers and Board members went the extra mile to make the event a positive experience for artists as well as returning market-goers and first-time guests.”
On Monday, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) announced a partnership with the Education Service Centers of Indiana (ESCI) to strengthen Indiana’s STEM teacher pipeline by helping fund coursework leading to full licensure. The Indiana STEM (I-STEM) Educator Expansion initiative will fund tuition, books and material fees for both currently licensed and prospective teachers to become licensed to teach a STEM subject.
Katie Jenner, Indiana secretary of education.
Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana secretary of education: “Building off the success of the I-SEAL (special education) and I-TELL (English learner) initiatives, I-STEM will allow us to expand our focus and strengthen our teacher pipeline in additional high-need areas, including science, technology, engineering and mathematics. In today’s technology-driven world, it has never been more important for every Indiana student to have access to high-quality STEM instruction, and this starts with ensuring we have the very best and brightest educators in the classroom.”
Last week, U.S. Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, presented the Congressional Award to Sophia Voiles, a rising senior from Scottsburg Senior High School. The Congressional Award is the highest honor for a youth civilian through the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
U.S. Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, and Sophia Voiles, a rising senior from Scottsburg Senior High School.
Houchin: “There is no higher honor than the Congressional Award for our young people, and the ninth district is proud to be home to silver and bronze medal recipient, Sophia Voiles, from Scottsburg. These awards are earned, not given. Sophia has displayed the ability to set and achieve her own personal goals, while preparing for future service to others.
“I am honored to present Sophia with these medals. It’s not easy to achieve. She should be very proud of her efforts and accomplishments.”
CenterPoint Energy says customers in central and northern Indiana will see a decrease on their monthly Budget Bills beginning this month. Due to stable weather and a decrease in energy costs, natural gas customers will see a 43% decrease in their monthly bills. For the average Budget Bill customer, this will result in a reduction of approximately $50 per month.
Ashley Babcock, vice president, Indiana and Ohio Gas: “We are pleased to report a significant decrease for our average Budget Bill customers due to factors such as the stabilization of energy costs and relatively normal weather. CenterPoint Energy’s Budget Bill is a helpful option for customers who want to plan for consistency in their natural gas bills each month.
“Although most Budget Bill customers will experience a decrease in payments, they should still focus on conservation and energy efficiency measures to help maintain or reduce energy usage. CenterPoint Energy has a number of resources that can help, including rebates on high-efficiency heating and air conditioning equipment and low- and no-cost energy efficiency tips.”
