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Heroin blamed in deaths of college student, teen
VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — A coroner says heroin overdoses likely killed a 20-year-old student at a northwestern Indiana college and an 18-year-old woman he was with. Police say Abdullah Alqirnas of Saudi Arabia and Rachael Hill were found dead Sunday...Tags: Saudi Arabia, Drugs and Medicines, Students, Education, Colleges and Universities
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Valpo Univ. issues warning after finding vague threat
VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — Valparaiso University in Indiana has increased security and warned students via Twitter and email after receiving a vague threat through some graffiti. The school says the threat claimed "dangerous and criminal activity"...
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Ind. appeals conviction in rape of VU student
VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — A former Vincennes University student is appealing his rape conviction in a sexual assault on another student who later committed suicide. Jason Michael Palilonis argues that jurors shouldn't have been told that the victim...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Health, Health and Medical Professionals
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University mourns fallen soldier
VALPARAISO -- Valparaiso University held a memorial service for a student who was killed in Afghanistan after taking a leave from his coursework to serve his country in the Indiana National Guard.
20-year-old Specialist Christopher Patterson along with...Tags: Afghanistan, Arts and Culture, Education, Colleges and Universities
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Morris Inn to see $32M renovation
South Bend Tribune Staff WriterSOUTH BEND - The University of Notre Dame is planning a $32 million renovation and expansion of the Morris Inn, the landmark hotel that has served the campus for nearly 60 years. A gift of $15 million toward the project will come from South Bend...Tags: Fine Arts, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, University of Notre Dame, Arts and Culture, Arts
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Commencement at PNC on Monday
VALPARAISO -- Purdue University North Central's commencement ceremony will be at 7 p.m. CDT Monday at Valparaiso University's Athletics-Recreation Center. No tickets are necessary to attend. The ceremony will feature the conferring of degrees by PNC...Tags: Education, Purdue University, Colleges and Universities
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Purdue North Central to get student activities complex
South Bend Tribune CorrespondentWESTVILLE — A facility with a price tag of more than $30 million has received the green light at Purdue University North Central. ''This is a game changer,'' PNC chancellor James Dworkin told a crowd of several hundred people during a picnic on the...Tags: Basketball, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Indiana Legislature, Sports, Students
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For Riley grad Smith, life imitates art
South Bend TribuneNobody has ever had Scott Smith shout “SHOW ME THE MONEY!” into a telephone — yet. But the 1989 Riley High School grad’s career path doesn’t differ greatly from the portrayal by actor Tom Cruise in the movie “Jerry...Tags: Tom Cruise, Crime, Law and Justice, Business Enterprises, Football, San Francisco 49ers
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Kalamazoo Valley Community College Hosts College Night
FOX 17 News ProducerKalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC) will host the 2012 Greater Kalamazoo Area College Night for high school students exploring their college options. The event will feature representatives from about 80 colleges, universities, and training...Tags: Western Michigan University, Michigan State University, University of Michigan, Financial Aid, Education
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Music professor always on the move
jbahr@aberdeennews.comRobert Vodnoy doesn't stay in one place very long. Vodnoy is a full-time music professor at Northern State University, where one of his main jobs involves running the Aberdeen University/Civic Symphony. He is in his fourth season as conductor of the...Tags: Theater, Itzhak Perlman, André Watts, Indiana University, Music Theater
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Transportation in a disaster zone
If catastrophe struck the Chicago area, many thousands of evacuees would require transportation out of the disaster zone and a place to receive medical care, food and temporary shelter. Regional reception centers would be needed to pop into action...
Tags: Health and Safety at School, Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Purdue University, Emergency Incidents, Chicago Tribune
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Possible threat under investigation at Valparaiso University
Officials at Valparaiso University are telling students and employees to be on alert after receiving a threat to the campus. According to the school’s website, graffiti alluded to “dangerous activity and criminal activity” during the...
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