April is National Poetry Month. Now, don't think this is one of those fake holidays like "Walk On Your Wild Side Day" (April 12) or "Jelly Bean Day" (April 22). The Academy of American Poets started National Poetry Month in 1996, and it's "the largest literary celebration in the world with schools, publishers, libraries, booksellers, … Continue reading Put these poets on your radar
Category: Green Light
Ivy Stories: ‘A thriving female in construction’
Ivy Stories is a short, occasional feature on Green Light that spotlights current students and/or recent graduates. Corina Billman is a two-time Ivy Tech grad: In 1999, she earned her degree in Building Construction Technology and, in 2015, in Building Construction Management. "I started in Construction Technology because I wanted to be a thriving female … Continue reading Ivy Stories: ‘A thriving female in construction’
Who’s that? Meet Tim Ross, enrollment expert extraordinaire
It is really rewarding to begin helping a student start in the enrollment process, resolve an issue with financial aid, choose classes, or realize they don’t have to hate math anymore and then see the same student at graduation. It may be that you haven't seen Tim Ross since before you were a student, but … Continue reading Who’s that? Meet Tim Ross, enrollment expert extraordinaire
Happy April: Things to do this month
Happy April! In my experience, it always snows one more time in April, usually around mid month, then we're smooth sailing for spring. As the semester winds down, here are some things to keep in mind to keep you busy this coming month (and into May: Finals start May 7). Edible Book Festival Noon to … Continue reading Happy April: Things to do this month
Ivy Stories: A future entrepreneur studying business
Ivy Stories is a short, occasional feature on Green Light that spotlights current students and/or recent graduates. Meet Jose Ruiz, a business administration student at Ivy Tech's Fort Wayne Campus. He plans to transfer to IPFW when he graduates and eventually earn his master's degree. His future goal: to own his own business. Specifically, he's … Continue reading Ivy Stories: A future entrepreneur studying business
Walking out from school: Sometimes, stirring the pot is a good thing
Drew Amstutz is a senior at Concordia Lutheran High School and the marketing intern at Ivy Tech's Fort Wayne Campus. As a high school senior, I’m often asked what my favorite memory of high school has been. Up until a few weeks ago, I couldn’t pinpoint a particular day, but after participating in the National … Continue reading Walking out from school: Sometimes, stirring the pot is a good thing
Eat, drink, play: Things to do near campus in Fort Wayne, Wabash, & Warsaw
The best part of getting a driver’s license is the freedom of being able to go where you want, when you want. Over the last year, I’ve used my new freedom by visiting local coffee shops, restaurants, and tourist spots near my home, school, and across Fort Wayne. (And by the way, I’m Drew, the … Continue reading Eat, drink, play: Things to do near campus in Fort Wayne, Wabash, & Warsaw
Ivy Stories: Why they chose Supply Chain
Ivy Stories is a short, occasional feature on Green Light that spotlights current students and/or recent graduates. Ivy Stories will tell a little about why they chose Ivy Tech and their particular program. First up, we're featuring Cory Scherer, of Avilla, a supply chain management/logistics student who plans to graduate in May and Ariel Dawson, … Continue reading Ivy Stories: Why they chose Supply Chain
Nursing student gives it another go
Valerie Stauffer is a nursing student who started at Ivy Tech more than 15 years ago. Last summer, she came back to finish. What made you take that 15-plus-year break? I was diagnosed with late-stage Lyme disease. It affected my general health, and I couldn’t keep up. My husband encouraged me to come back. He … Continue reading Nursing student gives it another go
Happy (almost) spring break!
Happy almost-spring break! I asked students and employees to send over their spring break plans. Live vicariously through this group, then share your plans below. I'll start: I'm ... doing exactly what I do every other week. (Students and faculty, count yourselves lucky: We marketing employees will be here like any other week, albeit in … Continue reading Happy (almost) spring break!
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