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)
Young Professionals of DeKalb County (YPDC) is expanding professional development options for its members by partnering with Trine University to offer unique learning opportunities.
Trine University students Isaac Braun, a senior chemical engineering major from Portland, Indiana, and Ryan Sederstrom, a junior electrical engineering major from Cedar Lake, Indiana, placed 15th in the collegiate pairs tournament at the North American Bridge Championships.
Trine University has been selected to be part of a national program to help campuses respond to the challenges and opportunities artificial intelligence (AI) presents for courses, curricula and higher education in general.