October 2010 Teen Thursdays

Halloween Party
Thursday, October 28
3:30PM
Description: Join the party as we celebrate Halloween with games, food, and fun!

September 2010 Teen Thursdays

Dance Dance Revolution
Thursday, September 2
3:30PM
Description: Whether your feet are fleet and ferocious or flop like fish, hop on the pad and show off your rhythm! The button-making machine will also be here so you can create some personalized art!


Comic Strip Book Bags
Thursday, September 9
3:30PM
Description: We’ll be using old comics and magazines to make new bags. Bring your creativity and have some fun!


Carnival
Thursday, September 16
3:30PM
Description: Step right up and win some prizes! We’ll have ducks in a pond, the ring toss, spin-and-win, and other carnival games to play.


Mini Mayhem!
Thursday, September 23
3:30PM
Description: Join us as we paint miniature role-playing game pieces!


Rock Band
Thursday, September 30
3:30PM
Description: Pick your instrument and feel the beat as you rock out with the hit video game!

Main Library/Young Adults SRP events

If you're interested in attending any of these events, call the branch ahead of time to make sure there has not been a change of schedule. Check with the reference desk staff in Young Adults' Services on the 2nd floor to find out what room each program is taking place in.


Babysitting
Monday, June 14
2:00pm

Cozy Cat Craft
Tuesday, June 15
2:00pm

Gaming
Wednesday, June 16
2:00pm

Speak Up!
Tuesday, June 22
2:00pm

Project Wet
Wednesday, June 23
2:00pm

About Face
Tuesday, June 29
2:00pm

Writer's Workshop
Wednesday, June 30
2:00pm

Do Your Own Spa
Tuesday, July 6
2:00pm

Bingo for Books
Wednesday, July 7
2:00pm

Martial Arts Mania
Wednesday, July 14
2:00pm

Hydro Bracelet
Tuesday, July 20
2:00pm

Movie Based on a Book
Wednesday, July 21
2:00pm

Cake Creations
Tuesday, July 27
2:00pm


How do I get to the Main Library?

Woodburn Branch SRP events

If you're interested in attending any of these events, call the branch ahead of time to make sure there has not been a change of schedule.


Do Your Own Spa
Monday, June 14
3:30pm

Bingo for Books
Monday, June 21
3:30pm

Cake Creations
Wednesday, June 23
3:30pm

Hydro Bracelet
Monday, June 28
3:30pm

Project Wet
Wednesday, July 7
3:30pm

Cozy Cat Craft
Wednesday, July 14
3:30pm

Martial Arts Mania
Monday, July 19
3:30pm

So You Wanna Learn Chess?
Wednesday, July 21
3:30pm


How do I get to the Woodburn Branch?

Waynedale Branch SRP events

If you're interested in attending any of these events, call the branch ahead of time to make sure there has not been a change of schedule.


Hydro Bracelet
Thursday, June 10
2:30pm

Writer's Workshop
Thursday, June 17
2:30pm

Babysitting
Thursday, June 24
7:00pm

Project Wet
Thursday, July 1
2:30pm

So You Wanna Learn Chess?
Thursday, July 8
2:30pm

Gaming
Thursday, July 15
2:30pm

Cake Creations
Thursday, July 22
2:30pm

Martial Arts Mania
Thursday, July 29
2:30pm


How do I get to the Waynedale Branch?

Tecumseh Branch SRP events

If you're interested in attending any of these events, call the branch ahead of time to make sure there has not been a change of schedule.


Movie Based on a Book
Wednesday, June 9
3:00pm

Sidewalk Chalk Art
Wednesday, June 16
3:30pm

Gaming
Wednesday, June 23
3:30pm

Cozy Cat Craft
Wednesday, June 30
3:30pm

Writer's Workshop
Wednesday, July 7
3:30pm

Project Wet
Thursday, July 8
3:00pm

Movie Based on a Book
Wednesday, July 14
3:00pm

Speak Up!
Wednesday, July 21
3:30pm

Martial Arts Mania
Wednesday, July 28
3:30pm


How do I get to the Tecumseh Branch?

Shawnee Branch SRP events

If you're interested in attending any of these events, call the branch ahead of time to make sure there has not been a change of schedule.


Project Wet
Thursday, June 10
3:00pm

Martial Arts Mania
Thursday, June 17
3:00pm

Do Your Own Spa
Thursday, June 24
2:00pm

Gaming
Thursday, June 24
3:00pm

Hydro Bracelet
Thursday, July 1
3:00pm

Cake Creations
Thursday, July 8
3:00pm

Bingo for Books
Thursday, July 15
3:00pm

Cozy Cat Craft
Thursday, July 22
3:00pm

So You Wanna Learn Chess?
Thursday, July 29
3:00pm


How do I get to the Shawnee Branch?

Pontiac SRP events

If you're interested in attending any of these events, call the branch ahead of time to make sure there has not been a change of schedule.


Babysitting
Tuesday, June 8
3:00pm

Cake Creations
Tuesday, June 15
3:00pm

Writer's Workshop
Tuesday, June 22
3:00pm

Bingo for Books
Tuesday, June 29
3:00pm

Hydro Bracelet
Tuesday, July 6
3:00pm

Movie Based on a Book
Friday, July 9
3:00pm

Martial Arts Mania
Tuesday, July 20
3:00pm


How do I get to the Pontiac Branch?

New Haven SRP events

If you're interested in attending any of these events, call the branch ahead of time to make sure there has not been a change of schedule.


Do Your Own Spa
Thursday, June 10
3:30pm

Cake Creations
Thursday, June 17
3:30pm

Writer's Workshop
Thursday, June 24
3:30pm

Gaming
Thursday, July 1
3:30pm

Cozy Cat Craft
Thursday, July 8
3:30pm

Babysitting
Thursday, July 15
3:30pm

Martial Arts Mania
Thursday, July 22
3:30pm

Bingo for Books
Thursday, July 29
3:30pm


How do I get to the New Haven Branch?

Monroeville SRP events

If you're interested in attending any of these events, call the branch ahead of time to make sure there has not been a change of schedule.


Martial Arts Mania
Friday, June 18
2:00pm

Cake Creations
Friday, June 25
2:00pm

Do Your Own Spa
Friday, July 2
2:00pm

Writer's Workshop
Friday, July 9
2:00pm

Hydro Bracelet
Friday, July 16
2:00pm

Project Wet
Friday, July 23
2:00pm

Bingo for Books
Friday, July 30
2:00pm


How do I get to Monroeville?

Little Turtle Branch SRP events

If you're interested in attending any of these events, call the branch ahead of time to make sure there has not been a change of schedule.


Do Your Own Spa
Monday, June 7
2:30pm

Bingo for Books
Monday, June 14
2:30pm

Martial Arts Mania
Monday, June 21
2:30pm

Cake Creations
Monday, June 28
2:30pm

Cozy Cat Craft
Monday, July 12
2:30pm

Writer's Workshop
Monday, July 19
2:30pm

Hydro Bracelet
Monday, July 26
2:30pm


How do I get to Little Turtle?

Hessen Cassel SRP events

If you're interested in attending any of these events, call the branch ahead of time to make sure there has not been a change of schedule.


Cozy Cat Craft
Tuesday, June 8
2:30pm

Writer's Workshop
Monday, June 14
2:30pm

Bingo for Books
Tuesday, June 15
2:30pm

Hydro Bracelet
Tuesday, June 22
2:30pm

So You Wanna Learn Chess?
Wednesday, June 23
2:30pm

Project Wet
Monday, June 28
2:30pm

Movie Based on a Book
Tuesday, June 29
2:30pm

Gaming
Tuesday, July 6
2:30pm

Cake Creations
Monday, July 12
2:30pm

Speak Up!
Tuesday, July 13
2:30pm

Babysitting
Monday, July 19
2:30pm

Do Your Own Spa
Tuesday, July 20
2:30pm

About Face
Monday, July 26
2:30pm

Martial Arts Mania
Tuesday, July 27
2:30pm


How do I get to Hessen Cassel?

Grabill SRP events

If you're interested in attending any of these events, call the branch ahead of time to make sure there has not been a change of schedule.

Cake Creations
Thursday, June 10
2:30pm

So You Wanna Learn Chess?
Thursday, June 17
2:30pm

Gaming
Friday, June 18
10:30pm

Martial Arts Mania
Thursday, June 24
2:30pm

Hydro Bracelet
Thursday, July 8
2:30pm

Project Wet
Monday, July 12
3:00pm

Bingo for Books
Thursday, July 15
2:30pm

Writer's Workshop
Thursday, July 22
2:30pm


How do I get to Grabill?

Dupont SRP Events

If you're interested in attending any of these events, call the branch ahead of time to make sure there has not been a change of schedule.

Cake Creations
Tuesday, June 8
2:00pm

Cozy Cat Craft
Tuesday, June 22
2:00pm and 7:00pm


How do I get to Dupont?

Aboite SRP Events

If you're interested in attending any of these events, call the branch ahead of time to make sure there has not been a change of schedule.

Hydro Bracelet
Monday, June 14
2:00pm

Babysitting
Monday, June 21
2:00pm

About Face
Tuesday, June 22
2:00pm

Cozy Cat Craft
Monday, June 28
2:00pm

Writer's Workshop
Monday, July 12
2:00pm

Bingo for Books
Tuesday, July 13
2:00pm

Gaming
Monday, July 19
2:00pm


How do I get to Aboite?

October 2010

Lindenwood Nature Preserve
600 Lindenwood Ave.
427-6740
Season: April 13-October 31
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9 am-6 pm; Sunday, 12-6 pm

Lindenwood Nature Preserve is a 110-acre wooded park featuring 4 hiking trails of varying length (one is wheelchair and stroller accessible), a pond and an open-air pavilion. Hiking, wildlife viewing, photography, picnicking and just relaxing are a few of the activities you’ll enjoy at the preserve. In addition to the Department-sponsored programs listed here, the Lindenwood staff also provides programs for scout groups, church and school groups, home school, clubs, and private parties.


Wild Zoo Halloween is taking place this year on October 15-17, 21-24, and 28-31 from 12:00-5:00 p.m. The zoo’s Halloween event has a new twist – it’s now the WILD Zoo Halloween! Enjoy the beauty of nature and zoo animals while experiencing a new Halloween tradition. Kids will get candy, enjoy a daily costume parade, visit the Mummy’s Kitchen and the Beauty Shop of Horrors, meet Broomhilda the witch, dance the Monster Mash, see animals munch on pumpkin treats and much more! Admission: $8 children / $4 adults. Zoo Members get $2 off per person!

August 2010

Friday Nites Live Concert Series at Jefferson Pointe
June 4th through September 24th

Visit Jefferson Pointe's website for a schedule of the bands that will be playing (and click on the name of the band to listen to a sampling of their music!). All concerts are free and outdoors, so bring a lawn chair and enjoy!

Jefferson Pointe is located at Jefferson and Illinois Roads on the southwest side of town.


HORSE POWER!
Saturday, August 28, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Rd.

Meet the powerful horses used on farms... past and present. The DeKalb County Horsemen’s Association will be at the farm with Percherons, Belgians, Fijords, Spots and Mules to discuss their purpose, history, harnessing and driving methods. Meet these beautiful animals up close and then join us for a horse-drawn wagon ride around the farm. The program is free and open to all ages. Refreshments will be available for purchase. (In the event of rain, the program will be held in the Tractor Barn and the wagon rides will be cancelled.)



Movie: UP
Saturday, August 28, 8:30 p.m., FREE
Foellinger Outdoor Theatre (next to the zoo)

By tying thousands of balloons to his home, a 78-year-old man sets out to fulfill his lifelong dream to see the wilds of South America. Right after lifting off, however, he learns he isn’t alone on his journey. Russell, a wilderness explorer 70 years his junior, has inadvertently become a stowaway on the trip. PG. Sponsored by 97.3 WMEE.



BARR STREET FARMERS MARKET
Saturdays, July 10-September 25, 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Each summer, the History Center, in partnership with Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana, presents a Farmers Market at the historic marketplace on the corner of Wayne and Barr Streets. Vendors offer a range of fresh produce, including fruits and vegetables, as well as cheese, baked goods, maple syrups, apple butter, apple cider, spices and herbs. Non-food vendors include products such as soaps and lotions, jewelry, sewn handbags and children's clothing. Enjoy acoustic entertainment as well as a hands-on activities for children. Free admission.




LINDENWOOD NATURE PRESERVE
600 Lindenwood Ave.
427-6740
Season: April 13-October 31
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9 am-6 pm; Sunday, 12-6 pm

Lindenwood Nature Preserve is a 110-acre wooded park featuring 4 hiking trails of varying length (one is wheelchair and stroller accessible), a pond and an open-air pavilion. Hiking, wildlife viewing, photography, picnicking and just relaxing are a few of the activities you’ll enjoy at the preserve. In addition to the Department-sponsored programs listed here, the Lindenwood staff also provides programs for scout groups, church and school groups, home school, clubs, and private parties.

July 2010

Citilink Summer Fan Pass still a great deal!



Friday Nites Live Concert Series at Jefferson Pointe
June 4th through September 24th

Visit Jefferson Pointe's website for a schedule of the bands that will be playing (and click on the name of the band to listen to a sampling of their music!). All concerts are free and outdoors, so bring a lawn chair and enjoy!

Jefferson Pointe is located at Jefferson and Illinois Roads on the southwest side of town.



Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory $1 Nights
1100 S. Calhoun Street
Thursday June 3, July 1, August 5 from 5:00 - 8:00pm

On the first Thursday of the month we offer $1 admissions, 5-8 pm. Visit during those hours and pay only $1 per person, adult or child. (Babies and up to age 2 still admitted free.)



Movie: Planet 51
Wednesday, July 7, 8:30 pm, FREE
Foellinger Outdoor Theatre (next to the zoo)

American astronaut Captain Charles “Chuck” Baker lands on Planet 51 thinking he’s the first person to set foot on it. To his surprise, he finds that this planet is inhabited by little green people who are happily living in a white picket fence world, and whose only fear is that it will be overrun by alien invaders...like Chuck! PG. Sponsored by 97.3 WMEE.



Three Rivers Festival
July 9 - 17



Rock the Plaza
Join us at the Main Library in downtown Fort Wayne for Rock the Plaza each Saturday evening. Bring your lawn chairs, a blanket, or dance the night away to music from some of the areas best groups.

Saturday, July 10, 2010 6:00 p.m.
Grateful Groove
Possum Trot Orchestra
The Marnee Project

Saturday, July 17, 2010 6:00 p.m.
Phil's Family Lizard
U.R.B.
Sunny Taylor Band
Orange Opera



BARR STREET FARMERS MARKET
Saturdays, July 10-September 25, 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Each summer, the History Center, in partnership with Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana, presents a Farmers Market at the historic marketplace on the corner of Wayne and Barr Streets. Vendors offer a range of fresh produce, including fruits and vegetables, as well as cheese, baked goods, maple syrups, apple butter, apple cider, spices and herbs. Non-food vendors include products such as soaps and lotions, jewelry, sewn handbags and children's clothing. Enjoy acoustic entertainment as well as a hands-on activities for children. Free admission.



The Wisla Song and Dance Ensemble
Tuesday, July 13, 8:00 pm, FREE
Foellinger Outdoor Theatre (next to the zoo)

This ensemble of young students direct from our sister city of Plock, Poland is here to share their native songs and dances. The group performs wearing costumes from their country.



Movie: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Wednesday, July 14, 8:30 pm, FREE
Foellinger Outdoor Theatre (next to the zoo)

Based on the children’s book, this animated adventure follows a scientist who tries to solve world hunger only to see things go awry as food falls from the sky in abundance. This is the most delicious event since macaroni met cheese. PG.Sponsored by 97.3 WMEE.



John Branam’s Little Swing Band
Thursday, July 15, 8:00 pm, FREE
Foellinger Outdoor Theatre (next to the zoo)

Tonight’s concert features familiar Big Band sounds as performed by the John Branam’s Little Swing Band.



Summit City Chorus
Sunday, July 18, 2:30 pm, FREE
Foellinger Outdoor Theatre (next to the zoo)

The Chorus will dazzle you with the harmonies of four-part barbershop made up of 60 men, ages 18-80. There will be several guest barbershop quartets to enhance the concert.



Fort Wayne Area Community Band
Tuesday, July 20, 8:00 pm, FREE
Foellinger Outdoor Theatre (next to the zoo)

At tonight’s concert, “Passports Please,” the band will take you on a musical tour of their favorite locations.



Movie: Shark Tale
Wednesday, July 21, 8:30 pm, FREE
Foellinger Outdoor Theatre (next to the zoo)

When a son of a gangster shark boss is accidently killed while on the hunt, his would-be prey and his vegetarian brother both decide to use the incident to their own advantage. PG. Sponsored by 97.3 WMEE.



Movie: Monsters vs. Aliens
Wednesday, July 28, 8:30 pm, FREE
Foellinger Outdoor Theatre (next to the zoo)

When a meteorite from outer space hits a young woman and turns her into a giant monster, she is taken to a secret government compound where she meets a ragtag group of monsters also rounded up over the years. PG. Sponsored by 97.3 WMEE.



LINDENWOOD NATURE PRESERVE
600 Lindenwood Ave.
427-6740
Season: April 13-October 31
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9 am-6 pm; Sunday, 12-6 pm

Lindenwood Nature Preserve is a 110-acre wooded park featuring 4 hiking trails of varying length (one is wheelchair and stroller accessible), a pond and an open-air pavilion. Hiking, wildlife viewing, photography, picnicking and just relaxing are a few of the activities you’ll enjoy at the preserve. In addition to the Department-sponsored programs listed here, the Lindenwood staff also provides programs for scout groups, church and school groups, home school, clubs, and private parties.

September 2010

Friday Nites Live Concert Series at Jefferson Pointe
June 4th through September 24th

Visit Jefferson Pointe's website for a schedule of the bands that will be playing (and click on the name of the band to listen to a sampling of their music!). All concerts are free and outdoors, so bring a lawn chair and enjoy!

Jefferson Pointe is located at Jefferson and Illinois Roads on the southwest side of town.



BARR STREET FARMERS MARKET
Saturdays, July 10-September 25, 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Each summer, the History Center, in partnership with Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana, presents a Farmers Market at the historic marketplace on the corner of Wayne and Barr Streets. Vendors offer a range of fresh produce, including fruits and vegetables, as well as cheese, baked goods, maple syrups, apple butter, apple cider, spices and herbs. Non-food vendors include products such as soaps and lotions, jewelry, sewn handbags and children's clothing. Enjoy acoustic entertainment as well as a hands-on activities for children. Free admission.



Lindenwood Nature Preserve
600 Lindenwood Ave.
427-6740
Season: April 13-October 31
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9 am-6 pm; Sunday, 12-6 pm

Lindenwood Nature Preserve is a 110-acre wooded park featuring 4 hiking trails of varying length (one is wheelchair and stroller accessible), a pond and an open-air pavilion. Hiking, wildlife viewing, photography, picnicking and just relaxing are a few of the activities you’ll enjoy at the preserve. In addition to the Department-sponsored programs listed here, the Lindenwood staff also provides programs for scout groups, church and school groups, home school, clubs, and private parties.

Ongoing Events

Fort Wayne Museum of Art free Thursdays and Sundays.


On the first Thursday of the month (December 2, January 6, February 3, March 3) admission to the Botanical Conservatory is just $1 between the hours of 5:00-8:00p.m. Visit during those hours and pay only $1 per person, adult or child! (Ages 2 and under are still admitted free.) The Botanical Conservatory is located at 1100 South Calhoun Street in downtown Fort Wayne.


Downtown Ice Skating Rink at Headwaters Park is open for the season November 21 through February 28. Skating admission is: $5 for children ages 14 - adults, $3 for children 13 and under. Skate rental (for those needing skates) $2. 12:00-10:00pm Friday and Saturday. 12:00-8:00pm Sundays. 3:00-8:00pm Monday through Thursday. Every Friday Free for children under 14.


Dono Ntoaso
Weisser Park Youth Center
802 Eckert • 427-6780
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 5-7 pm
Dono Ntoaso (pronounced dough-no en-toeoh-so) is a percussion theatre (drum line) with a drumming, dance, and spoken word component. Snares, quads, bass, pans, djembe, djun djun and auxiliary instruments are used to help members learn to read music and rhythms. Ages 7-18.


Jump for Life
Weisser Park Youth Center
802 Eckert • 427-6780
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 4-5 pm
Jump for Life is an exercise, nutrition and hygiene program for children ages 3-15. Fields trips involve swimming, hair styling, manicures and dining out. This group also learns how to prepare healthy snacks.


Basketball Program/Leagues
This basketball program is designed to help children and teens develop basketball skills. This program also helps build self-confidence, develop leadership ability and promote sportsmanship. For more information, call Michael Ayers at 427-6780 or 427-6788.
- Lakeside Middle School
Tuesdays, 5-8 pm, ages 13 and under
Thursdays, 5-8 pm, ages 14-18

- Weisser Park Elementary
Wednesday 5:30-9 pm, ages 14-18
Friday 5:30-9 pm, ages 13 and under


Nsoroma Choir
Cooper Teen Center
Clinton and Lafayette • 427-6728
Thursday, 6-7 pm
Nsoroma Choir is a fundamental gospel music program for students of all ages. Choir members learn how to read music, singing posture and performance skills. Facilitated by Dora Pearson.


Girl Talk
Jennings Recreation Center
1330 McCulloch St. • 427-6700
Monday & Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 pm
Girl Talk is designed for girls in the 4th grade through high school. Discussions focus on dealing with peer pressure, friendship, getting along with your parents and many other topics of concern to young girls and teens. Questions? Call 427-6700 and ask for Mrs. Davis.


Arts and Crafts
Jennings Recreation Center
1330 McCulloch St. • 427-6700
Ongoing, Tuesdays, 4-5 pm


Homework Assistance
Jennings Recreation Center
1330 McCulloch St. • 427-6700
Monday-Friday, 3:30-4 pm


Movie Nite
Jennings Recreation Center
1330 McCulloch St. • 427-6700
Thursdays, 6-7:45 pm
Movies are family-friendly and free.


Talent Day
Jennings Recreation Center
1330 McCulloch St. • 427-6700
Fridays, 4-5:35 pm
Kids gain live stage experience every Friday with this afternoon talent show.

Fort Wayne Museum of Art

Did you know the Fort Wayne Museum of Art has free admission every Sunday and Thursday? On Sunday, the museum is open from 12:00–5:00pm, and on Thursdays from 11:00am until 8:00pm. Exhibits change every few months, so visit the website to see what's currently on display. The Fort Wayne Museum of Art also has a gift shop!

The Fort Wayne Museum of Art will collect, preserve, present and interpret American and related art to engage broad and diverse audiences throughout the community and region, and add value to their lives.

August Teen Thursdays

Please note - starting in August, the teen programs will begin at 3:30pm and last until 5:00!

Teen Thursdays: Pictionary
Event Date: 8/5/10
Event Time: 3:30 PM
Come play Pictionary on the big dry-erase board. Draw pictures to get your teammates to guess the word and win a free book!

Teen Thursdays: Shrinky Dinks
Event Date: 8/12/10
Event Time: 3:30 PM
Color in pre-printed designs or create your own cool art, bake, and take home your very own Shrinky Dinks!

Teen Thursdays: Wii
Event Date: 8/19/10
Event Time: 3:30 PM
Description: We'll have the Wii set up and ready to go, so bring your friends and game with us!

Teen Thursdays: Tie Dye T-Shirts
Event Date: 8/26/10
Event Time: 3:30 PM
Use Sharpie markers to create unique tie-dye patterns on a t-shirt you get to take home!

L. Ron Hubbard Illustrators of the Future Contest

The L. Ron Hubbard Illustrators of the Future Contest was launched in 1988

The Contest is open to new and amateur artists who have not been professionally published and paid for more than three black-and-white story illustrations, or more than one process-color painting, in media distributed broadly to the general public. The ultimate eligibility criteria, however, is defined with the word “amateur” - in other words, the artist has not been paid for his artwork.

Each entrant may submit only one set of illustrations in each Contest quarter. The entry must be original to the entrant and previously unpublished. Plagiarism, infringement of the rights of others, or other violations of the Contest rules will result in disqualification. Winners in previous quarters are not eligible to make further entries.

The entry shall consist of three illustrations done by the entrant in a color or black-and-white medium created from the artist’s imagination. Use of gray scale in illustrations and mixed media, computer generated art, the use of photography in the illustrations, are accepted. Each illustration must represent a subject different from the other two.

There will be three co-winners in each quarter. Each winner will receive an outright cash grant of U.S. $500 and a trophy. Winners will also receive eligibility to compete for the annual Grand Prize of an additional cash grant of $5,000 together with the annual Grand Prize trophy.

The Contest shall contain four quarters each year, running October 1- December 31, January 1-March 31, April 1-June 30, and July 1- September 30. To be eligible for a quarter, the entry must be postmarked on - or before - the last day of the quarter.

For more information on the contest or how to enter, visit the website.

L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest

The L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest is an ongoing competition designed to discover new and amateur writers of science fiction and fantasy.

All entries must be original works, in English. Plagiarism, which includes the use of third-party poetry, song lyrics, characters or another person's universe, without written permission will result in disqualification. Excessive violence or sex, determined by the judges, will result in disqualification. Entries may not have been previously published in professional media.

To be eligible, entries must be works of prose, up to 17,000 words in length. We regret we cannot consider poetry, or works intended for children.

The Contest is open only to those who have not had professionally published a novel or short novel, or more than one novelette, or more than three short stories, in any medium. Professional publication is deemed to be payment, and at least 5,000 copies, or 5,000 hits.

There shall be three cash prizes in each quarter: a First Prize of $1,000, a Second Prize of $750, and a Third Prize of $500, in U.S. dollars or the recipient's locally equivalent amount. In addition, at the end of the year the four First Place winners will have their entries rejudged, and a Grand Prize winner shall be determined and receive an additional $5,000. All winners will also receive trophies or certificates.

The Contest has four quarters, beginning on October 1, January 1, April 1 and July 1. The year will end on September 30. To be eligible for judging in its quarter, an entry must be postmarked no later than midnight on the last day of the quarter.

For more information on the contest and how to enter, visit the website.

Little People of America Scholarship

Little People of America, Inc. (LPA), is a national non-profit organization that provides support and information to people of short stature and their families. They are the only dwarfism support organization that includes all 200+ forms of dwarfism.

Scholarship information and applications, including letters of recommendation, are available online from early January and due by mid-April in the year prior to the school year you are planning on attending college. For example, if your intent is to attend college starting in Fall of 2010, then you would need to apply by April of 2010.

Scholarships are given, in order of preference to:

• members of LPA who have a medically diagnosed form of dwarfism
• immediate family members of dwarfs who are also paid members of LPA
• people with dwarfism who are not members of LPA

LPA scholarship awards shall be limited to two awards for undergraduate studies and one for graduate studies, effective beginning the 2010-2011 school year.

For more information on the LPA Scholarship, please visit their website.

Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship

Each year more than 840 deserving caddies attend college on tuition and housing grants from the Evans Scholars Foundation. To qualify, caddies must be nominated by their club and meet four requirements:

* Strong caddie record: Candidates must have caddied, successfully and regularly, for a minimum of two years and also expected to caddie and/or work at their sponsoring club during the summer when they apply for the scholarship.
* Excellent academics: Candidates must have completed their junior year of high school with above a B average in college preparatory courses and are required to take the ACT.
* Demonstrated financial need: Candidates must clearly establish their need for financial assistance.
* Outstanding character: Candidates must be outstanding in character, integrity and leadership.

All candidates who satisfy the above requirements then compete for the limited number of Chick Evans Caddie Scholarships awarded annually. More than 200 new Scholars are chosen annually.

The Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship is a one-year grant which covers tuition and housing (when applicable) and may be renewed for up to four years at the Foundation’s option.

All recipients of Evans Scholarships are required to live on the campus of the university they attend.

If you reside in a state with more than one Evans Scholarship university you are required to apply to both (or a minimum of two of the universities listed). Qualifying universities in Indiana are Indiana University in Bloomington, and Purdue University in West Lafayette.

Applications are accepted after August 15 following the junior year in high school. Preference will be given to applications postmarked by September 30.

For ore information on how to apply or for other eligible states, please visit the website.

Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship

The Vegetarian Resource Group awards $5,000 in college scholarship money to two graduating U.S. high school students who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities. Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or fowl.

Entries may only be sent by students graduating from high school in spring 2011. Deadline is February 20, 2011. We will accept applications postmarked on or before February 20, 2011. Early submission is encouraged.

Applicants will be judged on having shown compassion, courage, and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a vegetarian diet/lifestyle. Payment will be made to the student's college (U.S. based only).

Please click here to download a PDF of the application. However, applicants are not required to use an application form. A neatly typed document containing the information from the website will also be accepted as a valid application.

Tall Clubs International Scholarships

Annually, at TCI Convention, TCI awards student scholarship(s) of up to $1000 each to tall students who are under 21 years of age and attending their first year of college in the following Fall. The recipients must also meet the TCI height requirement minimums of 5'10" for women and 6'2" for men.

TCI has forms that are downloadable by any Club member. The TCI Foundation then determines from these submitted candidates, who the scholarship award winner(s) are. The winner(s) are announced to the Clubs involved so they may make the scholarship presentations.

If you are interested in applying for a TCI Scholarship Award, you must contact a TCI Member Club closest to you for sponsorship. Even if they do not have an active Student Scholarship campaign, they may simply appoint you as their candidate.

To locate a TCI Club near you, visit the website.

June

Friday Nites Live Concert Series at Jefferson Pointe
June 4th through September 24th

Visit Jefferson Pointe's website for a schedule of the bands that will be playing (and click on the name of the band to listen to a sampling of their music!). All concerts are free and outdoors, so bring a lawn chair and enjoy!

Jefferson Pointe is located at Jefferson and Illinois Roads on the southwest side of town.



SUMMER READING PROGRAM STARTS AT THE LIBRARY!
June 7th! Register to win prizes! For more information, see the library's Summer Reading Program site.



Rock the Plaza
Join us at the Main Library in downtown Fort Wayne for Rock the Plaza each Saturday evening. Bring your lawn chairs, a blanket, or dance the night away to music from some of the areas best groups.

Saturday, June 12, 20106:00 p.m.
Madeline's Toybox
Streetlamps for Spotlights
Pop-n-Fresh



Citilink Summer Fan Pass starts



Fort Wayne Area Community Band All American Band Night
Foellinger Outdoor Theatre (next to the zoo)
Tuesday, June 15, 8:00 pm, FREE

Talented high school band members will be joining the FWACB to play the music of American composers.



Rock the Plaza
Join us at the Main Library in downtown Fort Wayne for Rock the Plaza each Saturday evening. Bring your lawn chairs, a blanket, or dance the night away to music from some of the areas best groups.

Saturday, June 19, 2010 6:00 p.m.
I Wombat
Unlikely Alibi
Vidal Nine



Movie Night at the Main Library
Tuesday, June 22, 20106:30 p.m., Theater Main library
Enjoy a movie in our theater. Limited Seating. First come, first seated. Doors open at 6 PM. Free!
The movie of the month for June: The Young Victoria



Movie: Michael Jackson’s This Is It
Wednesday, June 23, 8:30 pm, FREE
Foellinger Outdoor Theatre (next to the zoo)

The death of Michael Jackson shocked the world. And on the one-year anniversary of his death, we are remembering him with the last-known footage from the rehearsals of Michael Jackson’s planned concert tour in 2009. Filmed before his untimely death, the concert encompasses what would have been an epic show with all of his hits and dancing steps featured. Also, we’re hosting the King of Pop look-alike competition! PG. Sponsored by 97.3 WMEE.



Fort Wayne Community Singers
Thursday, June 24, 8:00 pm, FREE
Foellinger Outdoor Theatre (next to the zoo)

We welcome back the Fort Wayne Community Singers who will feature music from around the world and music of America. There will also be opportunities for you to sing along.



Big Band Fest
Saturday, June 26, 12:00 noon - 5:30 p.m.
Mark Van Cleave and his Jazz orchestra will be featured in this local big band festival on the Plaza at the Main library. At least 4 area big bands will play on the plaza from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. Then at 4:30 p.m. an all-star band will play in the Theater until 5:30 p.m. You won't want to miss this fantastic jazz event.



Rock the Plaza
Join us at the Main Library in downtown Fort Wayne for Rock the Plaza each Saturday evening. Bring your lawn chairs, a blanket, or dance the night away to music from some of the areas best groups.

Saturday, June 26, 2010 6:00 p.m.
Electric Panda
Heartbeat City
Mojo Dub



Movie: Sherlock Holmes
Wednesday, June 30, 8:30 pm, FREE
Foellinger Outdoor Theatre (next to the zoo)

This isn’t your grandfather’s Sherlock Holmes! The renowned detective and his stalwart partner Watson engage in a battle of wits and brawn with a nemesis whose plot is a threat to all of England. PG13. Sponsored by 97.3 WMEE.



Lindenwood Nature Preserve
600 Lindenwood Ave.
427-6740
Season: April 13-October 31
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9 am-6 pm; Sunday, 12-6 pm

Lindenwood Nature Preserve is a 110-acre wooded park featuring 4 hiking trails of varying length (one is wheelchair and stroller accessible), a pond and an open-air pavilion. Hiking, wildlife viewing, photography, picnicking and just relaxing are a few of the activities you’ll enjoy at the preserve. In addition to the Department-sponsored programs listed here, the Lindenwood staff also provides programs for scout groups, church and school groups, home school, clubs, and private parties.

LeAnna - Runner

Alex - Monkey High

Jeffrey - Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Erin - Nightwing

Darius - Diary of a Wimpy Kid

July

Teen Thursdays: Cake Creations
Event Date: 7/1/10
Event Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00pm
Description: Come learn some basic cake decorating techniques! Everyone will get a small cake to decorate and take home. Limit 12 participants, so register in advance starting June 7.


Teen Thursdays: Babysitting
Event Date: 7/8/10
Event Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00pm
Description: Tammy Else from Lutheran Children’s Hospital will be presenting an abbreviated version of their Safe Sitter class.


Teen Thursdays: Writer’s Workshop
Event Date: 7/15/10
Event Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00pm
Description: Scott Smiley brings his love of writing to Georgetown for a session in creativity.


Teen Thursdays: Bingo for Books!
Event Date: 7/22/10
Event Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30pm
Description: B-I-N-G-O! If you can get five in a row, you can take home a book!


Teen Thursdays: Do Your Own Spa
Event Date: 7/29/10
Event Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00pm
Description: Make oatmeal masks, sugar scrubs, and honey hand softeners in this pamper-yourself program!

June

Teen Thursdays: Wii
Event Date: 6/3/10
Event Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30pm
Description: We'll have the Wii set up and ready to go, so bring your friends and game with us!


Teen Thursdays: Martial Arts Mania
Event Date: 6/10/10
Event Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00pm
Description: Start off your Summer Reading Program right by attending this martial arts program!


Teen Thursdays: Project Wet
Event Date: 6/17/10
Event Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00pm
Description: Find out ways you can help protect and conserve the most precious resource on the planet – water!


Teen Thursdays: Cozy Cat Craft
Event Date: 6/24/10
Event Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00pm
Description: Help homeless cats at Animal Care and Control by using fleece to make no-sew blankets!

May

Teen Thursdays: Friendship Bracelets
Event Date: 5/6/10
Event Time: 4:00 PM
Description: Use thread or yarn to weave together colorful friendship bracelets!


Teen Thursdays: Guitar Hero
Event Date: 5/13/10
Event Time: 4:00 PM
Description: Come rock with friends while we play Guitar Hero on the big screen


Teen Thursdays: Sidewalk Chalk Art
Event Date: 5/20/10
Event Time: 4:00 PM
Description: Do you have a Michelangelo or Van Gogh in you? Claim a square of sidewalk and show us your best work.


Teen Thursdays: Karaoke
Event Date: 5/27/10
Event Time: 4:00 PM
Description: Sing out loud and sing proud!

Links to Colleges, Universities, and Trade Schools

Fort Wayne
Brown Mackie College
Concordia Theological Seminary
Indiana Business College
Indiana Tech
IPFW (Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne)
Ivy Tech
MedTech College
University of Saint Francis

Indiana
Ancilla College, Donaldson, IN
Anderson University, Anderson, IN
Art Institute of Indianapolis
Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Elkhart, IN
Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Bethel College, Mishawaka, IN
Butler University, Indianapolis, IN
Calumet College of St. Joseph, Whiting, IN
Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis, IN
DePauw University, Greencastle, IN
Earlham College, Richmond, IN
Franklin College, Franklin, IN
Goshen College, Goshen, IN
Grace College, Winona Lake, IN
Hanover College, Hanover, IN
Harrison College, Indianapolis
Holy Cross College, Notre Dame, IN
Huntington College, Huntington, IN
Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
Indiana University - Bloomington
Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN
Manchester College
Marian University, Indianapolis, IN
Martin University, Indianapolis, IN
Oakland City University, Oakland City, IN
Purdue University - West Lafayette
Rose Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, IN
Saint Joseph's College, Rensselaer, IN
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN
Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, Saint Meinrad, IN
Trine University, Angola, IN
University of Evansville, Evansville, IN
University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN
Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN
Vincennes University, Vincennes, IN
Wabash College, Crawfordsville, IN

Midwest
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI
Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

Other
Brooks Institute, Santa Barbara, CA

Colleges, Universities, and Trade Schools

This list is always a work in progress. Please email me if you find any broken links so I can get it updated!

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Fort Wayne
Brown Mackie College
The kind of program you go for depends on your interest, needs, and the amount of time you can devote to study. Brown Mackie offers programs in Business, Early Childhood Education, General Studies, Healthcare and Wellness, Legal Studies, Nursing, Technology, and veterinary courses.

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN
Since it’s founding in 1846, CTS, as an educational institution of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, has served God’s people by preparing men for the holy ministry, and more recently in preparing women to serve as deaconesses. Men and women are taught by a distinguished faculty dedicated to equipping students to serve effectively in an ever-changing world. In addition to teaching in the classroom our faculty travels throughout the world, bringing God’s word to people on every continent. In like manner, CTS students learn not only in the classroom, but also “learn by doing” in congregations and the mission field. This mission field reaches across the United States to Madagascar, Latvia, South Africa and beyond.

Indiana Business College, Fort Wayne, IN
Jump-start your career in the business world at International Business College. Our business program graduates are working as paralegals, office managers, accountants and more! International Business College instructors have real-world experience and have helped graduates become artists, programmers, network managers and more. If you want to help people or animals and you want to be part of one of the fastest growing areas of the economy, a career in health care could be for you. International Business College’s health care programs are accredited, short-term and hands-on. Students learn in simulated medical or veterinary labs, depending on their program choice.

Indiana Tech
The Indiana Institute of Technology is a four-year, coeducational, residential university providing degree programs in business, criminal science, engineering and computer studies.

IPFW (Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne)
No matter whether you're a current high school student or returning adult, IPFW offers its students big campus resources with small college extras. IPFW graduates earn an Indiana University or a Purdue University degree — one that tells prospective employers that an IPFW education is comprehensive, relevant, and challenging.

Ivy Tech
Ivy Tech Community College is the nation's largest state-wide community college with single accreditation. Ivy Tech is the state's most affordable college. Students can earn a degree for around $3,000 a year. And with credits that transfer, students can save money by completing the first two years of a four-year degree at Ivy Tech.

MedTech College, Fort Wayne, IN
MedTech College, a premier medical training facility in Indiana and Kentucky, began in April 2004 with the first campus in Indianapolis, Indiana. In 2007 a second campus was added in Greenwood, Indiana, in 2008 a third campus was opened in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and in 2009 a fourth campus was opened in Lexington, Kentucky. The college in Fort Wayne, Indiana, currently has a student population of over 300 students who are led by approximately 50 skilled and knowledgeable faculty and staff members.

University of Saint Francis
Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the University of Saint Francis is a private, Catholic university enrolling 2,000 students in majors ranging from the liberal arts, to the creative arts, to the health sciences. The University of Saint Francis is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Academic Quality Improvement Program.


Indiana
Ancilla College, Donaldson, IN
Founded in 1937 by the Catholic religious congregation of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, Ancilla College is a two-year liberal arts college located on an idyllic campus among the lakes and cornfields of northern Indiana. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Indiana State Board of Nursing, Ancilla also has transfer agreements with a wide range of colleges and universities in the area.

Anderson University, Anderson, IN
AU, a Christian university located in Anderson, Indiana, has an inviting history of some eight decades of service. What you will find here is an acclaimed community, intimate in size, open in its faith commitment, with an exceptional faculty and staff of extraordinary commitments. Students are characterized by a winsome, mission-oriented personality as contemporary as today.

Art Institute of Indianapolis
The Art Institute of Indianapolis is one of The Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu), a system of more than 40 locations throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion, and culinary arts professionals.

Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Elkhart, IN
The degree programs of Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary are fully accredited by the Association of Theological Schools. AMBS is also accredited by the Commission on Institutions of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. With deep spiritual and intellectual roots, AMBS graduates effectively serve the church in congregational leadership, evangelism, peacemaking and scholarship.

Ball State University, Muncie, IN
As a comprehensive university, Ball State offers a wealth of academic opportunities, including about 180 undergraduate majors and preprofessional programs, and more than 100 master’s and doctoral degrees. And our programs in architecture, telecommunications, landscape architecture, education, entrepreneurship, and online master’s degree in nursing are consistently ranked among the best in the nation.

Bethel College, Mishawaka, IN
An evangelical Christian college affiliated with the Missionary Church, Bethel is uniquely qualified to provide educational opportunities for all students, traditional and nontraditional, who are interested in a liberal arts program of studies with career and personal growth orientations. A coeducational college, it offers studies including master's, baccalaureate and associate degrees for the broad spectrum of students and in a variety of settings.

Butler University, Indianapolis, IN
Founded in 1855 by attorney and abolitionist Ovid Butler, Butler occupies 290 acres in Indianapolis' ButlerTarkington neighborhood. The University emphasizes a liberal arts-based education with the goal of teaching clear and effective communication, appreciation of beauty, and a commitment to lifelong learning, community service and global awareness. Butler offers more than 60 majors, and our job placement rate has averaged 96 percent over the past five years, 100 percent in education and pharmacy.

Calumet College of St. Joseph, Whiting, IN
Calumet College of St. Joseph is a degree-granting, Catholic institution of higher education
sponsored by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood (C.PP.S.). The college prepares graduates for careers and graduate school with academic and professional programs based on a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences.

Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis, IN
Christian Theological Seminary is a fully accredited ecumenical seminary related to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) offering eight graduate-level degree programs. We have a rich history of offering the finest biblical and theological education possible in a caring, supportive environment.

DePauw University, Greencastle, IN
Founded in 1837 by the Methodist church, DePauw University is a private, selective, coeducational, residential, undergraduate College of Liberal Arts and School of Music. The University or specific degree programs are accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, University Senate of the United Methodist Church, Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, Indiana Professional Standards Board for the State of Indiana, Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, and the National Association of Schools of Music.

Earlham College, Richmond, IN
The mission of Earlham College, an independent, residential college, is to provide the highest quality undergraduate education in the liberal arts, including the sciences, shaped by the distinctive perspectives of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). A basic faith of Friends is that all truth is God's truth; thus Earlham emphasizes: pursuit of truth, wherever that pursuit leads; lack of coercion, letting the evidence lead that search; respect for the consciences of others; openness to new truth and therefore the willingness to search; veracity, rigorous integrity in dealing with the facts; application of what is known to improving our world.

Franklin College, Franklin, IN
Franklin College is a residential four-year undergraduate liberal arts institution with a scenic, wooded campus located 20 minutes south of downtown Indianapolis. The college prepares men and women for significant careers through the liberal arts, offering its 1,047 students 36 majors, including biology, business, education and journalism. Franklin College maintains a voluntary association with the American Baptist Churches USA.

Goshen College, Goshen, IN
Goshen College, established in 1894, is a private, coeducational, residential, Christian college of the liberal arts and sciences rooted in the Anabaptist-Mennonite tradition. The distinctiveness of a Goshen education derives from the college's dedication to five core values in preparing students as leaders for the church and the world. Stemming from our Christ-centeredness is our commitment to passionate learning, global citizenship, servant leadership and compassionate peacemaking.

Grace College, Winona Lake, IN
Located in the northern Indiana community of Winona Lake, Grace enrolls students from 30 denominations and many non-denominational churches and is associated with The Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches. Grace is committed to the classical and defining doctrines of historic Christianity and affirms the inerrancy of Scripture and the moral, spiritual, and historical authority of the Bible.

Hanover College, Hanover, IN
Indiana's oldest private college, Hanover's 650-acre campus is one of The Princeton Review's Best 361 Colleges and a U.S. News & World Report top 105 national liberal arts college and top 50 "Best Value". Hanover College offers 31 major areas of study as well as the opportunity for students to self-design their own major. Hanover also offers specialized Centers of Excellence including the Center for Business Preparation, the Center for Church Leadership, the Center for Free Inquiry, and the Rivers Institute.

Harrison College, Indianapolis
We offer more than 30 programs in a wide variety of career fields including health care, IT, veterinary, criminal justice and business.

Holy Cross College, Notre Dame, IN
While over 90% of our students receive some form of financial aid, Holy Cross College also offers the lowest tuition of any private four-year, residential college in Indiana. And, to guarantee that our tuition stays affordable for you and your family, we promise tuition continuity for four years. This means that the tuition rate you start with as a freshman is the same rate you finish with as long as you stay continuously enrolled. Our four-part Experiential Learning Program takes you out of the classroom to see the world, serve the community, and prepare for your career. It provides the one thing all employers are looking for in recent college graduates ... practical real-world experience.

Huntington College, Huntington, IN
Huntington University is a private, four-year, Christ-centered liberal arts university. Consistently ranked by U.S.News & World Report in the top tier of Midwestern comprehensive colleges. FORBES.com listed Huntington University among the Top 100 colleges and universities in the United States. HU was the highest-ranked Christ-centered campus in that list. Princeton Review ranked Huntington among the "Best in the Midwest."

Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
Indiana State University combines a tradition of strong undergraduate and graduate education with a focus on community and public service. We integrate teaching, research, and creative activity in an engaging, challenging, and supportive learning environment to prepare productive citizens for Indiana and the world.

Indiana University - Bloomington
At IU, brilliant faculty teach gifted students from all 50 states and more than 125 countries on one of the most high-tech, beautiful campuses in the nation. Whether you choose one of our 180-plus majors or create your own, explore all the academic opportunities on campus or study overseas, you’ll get a high-quality, respected education that will prepare you for whatever’s next.

Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN
Indiana Wesleyan University is a Christ-centered academic community committed to changing the world by developing students in character, scholarship and leadership. The primary value for Indiana Wesleyan University is Christ likeness. The challenge to follow Christ compels us to pursue a personal and professional lifestyle of: Commitment; Leadership; Service; Stewardship; Innovation; Diversity.

Manchester College
We are an independent, liberal arts and sciences college located in North Manchester, Indiana, with 1,223 students who choose from at least 55 areas of study and 17 NCAA Division III varsity sports. Manchester College is a college of the Church of the Brethren and has received acclaim in the 2009 America’s Best Colleges guide of U.S. News & World Report for our academic programs and affordability. Manchester has received the “Best College” ranking for 14 consecutive years. The Princeton Review also consistently ranks Manchester as a "Best in the Midwest."

Marian University, Indianapolis, IN
Our mission is to be a Catholic university dedicated to excellent teaching and learning in the Franciscan and liberal arts traditions. We welcome students of all faiths who seek an educational experience framed within the context of our Franciscan values of dignity of the individual, peace and justice, reconciliation, and responsible stewardship. Our understanding of these values is informed by reflection on the life of Jesus Christ and prayer. The institution grew out of the dedication and vision of Sister Theresa Hackelmeier and the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, who established a school in Oldenburg, Indiana, in 1851. The college was founded in Oldenburg in 1936 and moved to Indianapolis in 1937. On July 1, 2009, Marian College became Marian University.

Martin University, Indianapolis, IN
Founded by Rev. Fr. Boniface Hardin in 1977, Martin University's original mission to serve low-income, minority, and adult learners has not changed, although students from all backgrounds have always been welcome. While the average age of the students remains around 40 years of age, we are enrolling a growing number of young people.

Oakland City University, Oakland City, IN
In June of 1885, the Educational Board of General Baptists organized and then gained a charter from the state of Indiana to operate a college at Oakland City. Presently the school has an enrollment of 2000 and has seen the construction of six new buildings in the last few years. Today, the university stands fully accredited and offers five graduate degrees and over forty undergraduate programs.

Purdue University - West Lafayette
Founded in 1869 and named after benefactor John Purdue, we are one of the nation's leading research institutions with a reputation for excellent and affordable education. We are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Our West Lafayette campus offers more than 200 majors for undergraduates, over 70 master’s and doctoral programs, and professional degrees in pharmacy and veterinary medicine. In addition, we have 18 intercollegiate sports teams and more than 850 student organizations.

Rose Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, IN
Rose Hilman is a four-year, private, non-sectarian college of engineering, science, and mathematics. U.S. News & World Report's 2010 survey of higher education for the 11th consecutive year lists Rose-Hulman as the No.1 engineering institution whose highest degree is a bachelor's or master's. Admission is highly competitive; Rose Hulman receives more than 3,500 applications for a 465-member freshman class.

Saint Joseph's College, Rensselaer, IN
Saint Joseph's College is a private, Catholic, liberal arts college welcoming students of all faiths. Historically, in the last five years, between 96 and 98% of our graduating seniors are employed or in graduate school within a year of graduation, based on our survey results. 13%, historically, pursue graduate study. Accreditation through Board of Commissioners of the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, the State of Indiana Professional Standards Board for the Training of Elementary Teachers.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN
Founded in 1840 by Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and the Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) is the oldest Catholic liberal arts college for women in the United States. The College is fully-accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and approved for teacher training by the Indiana Department of Education and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. Additionally, many individual programs of various departments are certified by their professional associations.

Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, Saint Meinrad, IN
Saint Meinrad Archabbey was founded in 1854 by monks from Einsiedeln Abbey in Switzerland. They came to southern Indiana at the request of a local priest for assistance in addressing the pastoral needs of the growing German-speaking Catholic population and to prepare local men to be priests. The School of Theology offers graduate-level degrees in theology. Priesthood candidates work toward a Master of Divinity. Lay degree students can earn a Master of Arts (Catholic Thought and Life) or a Master of Theological Studies.

Trine University, Angola, IN
We’re a private, non-denominational institution that grants associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees in more than 30 programs on campus, online, and at four regional education centers. With 1,930 students, our small class sizes ensure one-on-one attention with faculty who bring their own workplace experience into the classroom. Formerly known as Tri-State University.

University of Evansville, Evansville, IN
Since its inception, the University has enjoyed a strong relationship with the United Methodist Church, sharing with it a commitment to inclusiveness. Our 2,717 students from 40 states and 50 countries experience a distinctive curriculum built on exposure to great ideas, timeless themes, significant questions and multiple perspectives to prepare them not only for their first jobs, but for their very best jobs. The University of Evansville has received national recognition for its dedication to international education and is ranked within the top five comprehensive universities in the United States for study abroad programs.

University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
With 4,700 students, UIndy awards more doctoral degrees than all but four of the largest universities in Indiana. UIndy produces more physical therapists, occupational therapists, and clinical psychologists than any other university in the state. Indiana’s only degree in Nurse Midwifery—a master’s program—is offered at UIndy. Law enforcement officers from around the world come to UIndy to receive their training and certification in crime scene video analysis.

University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university. Admission to the University is highly competitive, with five applicants for each freshman class position. Seventy–one percent of incoming freshmen were in the top five percent of their high school graduating classes. The University's minority student population has nearly tripled in the past 20 years, and women, first admitted to undergraduate studies at Notre Dame in 1972, now account for 47 percent of undergraduate and overall enrollment.

University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN
USI is authorized to confer the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of General Studies, Bachelor of Social Work, Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Science in Nursing.

Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN
We enroll approximately 4,000 students from most states and more than 40 countries, we’re nearly 150 years old and we offer more than 70 fields of study in our five colleges, graduate division and law school. Our Lutheran heritage provides students freedom to connect their faith to life, our location provides quick access to the beauty of the Indiana Dunes/Lake Michigan shore and the excitement of Chicago, and our size combines the diversity of a larger institution with the friendliness of a smaller one.

Vincennes University, Vincennes, IN
Vincennes University offers you many choices for your college career including: earning a two year degree, earning a four year degree in a major specifically designed for Indiana's economy, earning a two year degree and transferring your credits to another four year school to finish a four year degree. VU has partnerships with many schools and we are the premier transfer college in Indiana!

Wabash College, Crawfordsville, IN
Wabash College is a private, independent, four year liberal arts college for men, granting Bachelor of Arts degree. Wabash's 900 male students come from 34 states and about two dozen foreign countries. Seventy-four percent are from Indiana. Test scores range from the middle 50 percent of entering freshmen: SAT verbal 530-650, SAT math 550-660. Each year, approximately 250 freshmen students enroll.




Midwest
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
This year, U.S.News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges" ranked BGSU 11th in the nation for its strong commitment to teaching undergraduate students. This new honor follows several consecutive years of being cited for outstanding first-year programs and residential living/learning communities. Established in 1910 to educate teachers, BGSU is the 14th largest producer of teachers in the country. With more than 200 undergraduate majors and programs of study in seven undergraduate colleges, as well as master's and doctoral level programs, BGSU offers an atmosphere that's charged with intellectual and creative energy.

Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI
We are a Catholic university, founded by the Sisters of Saint Francis of Assisi in 1937 and we remain rooted in four key Franciscan values: creating a caring community, sharing compassion, reverencing creation and peacemaking. The College of Arts and Sciences offers more than 30 fields of study and both undergraduate and graduate degrees. The College of Education and Leadership comprises three specialized schools: the School of Education, the School of Leadership and the School of Urban Initiatives. Stritch is the only school in Wisconsin offering the full range of nursing programs, from ADN through MSN degrees.

Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI
Central Michigan University, with a main campus in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, and more than 60 locations across the U.S., is nationally recognized for academic excellence in more than 200 programs. CMU's academic units: Business Administration, Communication and Fine Arts, Education and Human Services, Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences, Science and Technology, and Health Professions.


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Brooks Institute, Santa Barbara, CA
Are you considering photography schools, film schools, or graphic design schools? Brooks Institute is designed for anyone who aspires to a career in photography, filmmaking, visual journalism, or graphic design. Whether you are completely new to the field or seek new skills to advance an established career, Brooks' educational philosophy of "learning by doing" can provide you with the artistic, technical, and business expertise needed to succeed.