November 17, 2017
The first class of clients from RISE Inc. who completed a therapeutic skating program
at Trine University were honored Thursday, Nov. 16, during a medal ceremony in the
Thunder Ice Arena. Based in Angola, RISE works to promote the welfare or and foster
development of community-based programs with developmental, physical or other challenges.
Over the course of the program, the clients have learned 20 skating skills from the
Learn to Skate USA curriculum. Besides providing physical exercise, the skating activities
help clients build confidence and learn teamwork.
Photos: Top, from left, Amy Alt, youth hockey program director at Trine University; James; Brandon; Arica; Chris Stackhouse, executive director at RISE; Cody; Greg; Mickinna Lothamer, nurse at RISE; Ralph; and Becky Halprin, administrative assistant at RISE. Bottom, Brandon, a RISE client, receives a medal from Mickinna Lothamer. (Photos by Dean Orewiler)
Matthew Liberatore, Ph.D., chair of Trine University’s McKetta Department of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering, received a national award and gave several presentations during the annual meeting of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), held Nov. 1-4 in Boston.
The Trine Sales and Marketing Association held its third annual KSB Collegiate Sales Cup on Nov. 12. The event gives students from all majors the chance to showcase their sales skills.
Students in Trine University’s Capstone in Sport Management class won their second National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship (NCSSC) showcase event of the fall, then went on to place in the national Super Showcase.