January 24, 2019
INDIANAPOLIS — The Asphalt Pavement Association of Indiana (APAI) named six Trine
University civil engineering majors as 2018 APAI Scholars last month.
Receiving the honor were:
The students were awarded with scholarships at the APAI Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Scholarship Awards Banquet on Dec. 20 in Indianapolis. Scholarships ranged in amounts from $1,500 to $3,000.
Scholarships are awarded by the APAI Scholarship Committee to students studying construction management, civil engineering and construction engineering and management at five nationally accredited Indiana universities, including Trine. Students must complete an in-person interview with members of the Scholarship Committee to receive an award. The total amount of scholarships awarded in 2018 by the association totaled more than $52,000 to deserving young men and women who are United States citizens, in anticipation that many recipients will remain in Indiana and seek employment opportunities with APAI's member contractors.
Photo: From left, Alex Duran, Jonathan Anderson, Calvin Rizzo, Taylor Eash, Robert Morehouse and Derek Miller.
Rocky Bleier, who overcame war injuries to help lead the Pittsburgh Steelers to four Super Bowl championships, will highlight Trine University's 21st annual Scholarship Gala, which raises money for student scholarships.
Over 150 Trine University students gathered together in Whitney Commons for the 11th annual PB+J-A-Thon on Jan. 16.
Low-income residents or those with disabilities or limited English proficiency can get their taxes prepared and filed electronically at no cost this spring through the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program hosted by Trine University.