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Tag: Coley
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The Waldron Marks Ten Years as Part of Ivy Tech
Ten years ago, Ivy Tech Community College–Bloomington acquired the John Waldron Arts Center, a building with a long history of public use that was…
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Facts About the 2020 Census: Be Counted. It’s Important!
Mandated by the Constitution and conducted every 10 years since 1790, the census helps determine political districts at the federal, state, and local levels,…
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John McCluskey: Author, Athlete, Teacher
Back in 1964, when he was a junior at Harvard University, John McCluskey was the first African American to start at quarterback for an…
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Michael Shermis: Connector
Michael Shermis is a connector. As a consultant, he facilitates retreats that help nonprofits connect with their missions.
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William Vance: Local NAACP President
In 1909, a multi-racial group of activists formed the NAACP, the nation’s oldest civil rights organization. Today, the local branch of the organization maintains…
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Police Social Worker Helps Those in Need Find Services
Melissa Stone’s gray polo shirt has a Bloomington Police Department (BPD) badge on one side and the words “Social Worker” on the other. She…
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Sammy L. Davis: War Hero
Sammy Lee Davis enlisted in the Army during the Vietnam era while a senior at Mooresville High School, south of Indianapolis. He was sent…
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Don Griffin Jr.: Realtor and Civic Activist
Fifteen years ago, Don Griffin Jr. had a thriving real estate brokerage but was disillusioned with the business. He stopped advertising, closed his office,…
