Indiana University South Bend News

SOUTH BEND a * Lake Michigan has a wide-ranging impact on our weather. That means it has a huge impact on our daily lives in more ways than one.

If you want to know the secret to landing that job you've been looking for, you might want to attend a free event, in Michiana! It's called "HIRING MANAGERS TELL THEIR SECRETS." You can join the IU South Bend Career Services Office on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, from 6 - 7:30 p.m. in the Student Activities Center, Room 225 at IU South Bend.

St. Joseph County voters will head to the polls Tuesday to answer a lengthy question about the future of regional transportation.

The 1920s was an era of rapid growth for South Bend's black population, with the city's factories booming and the Great Migration drawing thousands of blacks from the rural South.

The owners of Kem Krest spent a couple of years considering a new location for their corporate headquarters and distribution center.

Legislation that would create a regional transportation district encompassing St.

While Indiana Department of Education officials say the proposed changes in teacher licensure are about "finding balance," state educational leaders say those rule changes are more than a little off base.

"Change is needed and a long time coming, but let's do it right," Larry Stillson told Indiana Department of Education officials Tuesday about a long list of proposed changes to educator licensing.

In a partnered Campus Theme/Schurz Library Speaker Series kick-off event, Alex Kotlowitz, author of this year's One Book, One Campus title, There Are No Children Here , will be speaking at IU South Bend at 7 p.m. November 2. The event will be held in Northside 158.

A 67-year-old woman was raped in her home by a man posing as an Indiana State Police officer early Tuesday, police said.

The following lectures are scheduled this week at area colleges and universities.

Natalie is the mom of an entertaining little boy. She's always coming into the office with an outrageous story about her son, or hitting up some of the "been-there-done-that-mothers" for advice.

Natalie is the mom of an entertaining little boy. She's always coming into the office with an outrageous story about her son, or hitting up some of the "been-there-done-that-mothers" for advice.

A dedication ceremony for Indiana University South Bend's new Dorene Dwyer Hammes Media Commons & Cafe will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Schurz Library on campus.

On those idle college nights basking beneath a desk lamp and faded Beatles posters, nothing gets the study juices flowing like a hearty home-cooked meal.

Area colleges don't know if a widespread flu outbreak will take place this year, but if it does, they're ready.

Those attending the Fall Festival at Wesley United Methodist Church in Niles last Saturday heard some wonderful music.

Steve and Katie Troyer of British Columbia will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday at Ramer Mennonite Youth Center, 24647 C.R. 44, Nappanee.

Cyclists, walkers and joggers can go to new lengths to enjoy St. Joseph County's greatest natural resource.

Drive around any road construction or building site and you're likely to see a worker preparing to pour cement over rebar - shorthand for reinforcing bar.