Ivy Tech Unveils New Location
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By David [email protected]
While that came to pass, the college never had a home of its own. The facilities it currently is in, at 3755 Lake City Highway, is leased. That lease expires in 2012.
However, this morning, a sign was unveiled letting all those who drive by know that the intersection of U.S. 30 and CR 150W (Silveus Crossing) is the future home of Ivy Tech.
Representatives of Ivy Tech, local government, state government and area media all were in attendance for the unveiling. Ivy Tech Executive Dean Randy Maxson gave the welcome, followed by a short greeting by Warsaw Mayor Ernie Wiggins.
David Findlay, Lake City Bank chief financial officer, spoke about the campaign focus. Findlay also is the tri-chair for Ivy Tech's capital campaign and a member of Ivy Tech's state board of trustees.
Findlay said, "This is an important day for everyone in the community, especially for Ivy Tech."
He acknowledged the people in attendance who played key roles in bringing Ivy Tech to Warsaw and starting the process rolling of getting Ivy Tech its own campus, including Chancellor Virginia Calvin.
A note from Sen. Ryan Mishler also was read. In part, the note read, "We will need your continued support to get more funding in the next (state) budget."
Jean Northenor was one of the three people 30 years ago who worked to bring Ivy Tech to Warsaw. "I'm pleased to be a part of the history," she said. "If you're a part of the history, you know you've got to be old."
She also said Mishler started the process down at the state legislature of getting funding for architectural and engineering work for the building. That has to be the first thing that has to happen when constructing a state building, she said. With approval of the Senate and House, Mishler was able to secure $1 million. Northenor also thanked legislators Bill Ruppel, Bill Friend, Dave Wolkins, Ed Meeks and Tom Weatherwax.
"Thank you so much for all that you've done, each in your own way," she said, so that the Ivy Tech building can become a reality.
The college is conducting a capital campaign to build Ivy Tech's permanent home. Approximately $1.6 million has been raised toward the $2.8 million goal for land acquisition, equipment and technology for the new campus.
Major gifts have included $100,000 from Kosciusko Community Foundation; $250,000 from Kosciusko 21st Century Foundation; $200,000 from Miller's Merry Manor; $250,000 from Paragon Medical Inc.; $75,000 from Symmetry Medical Inc.; and $100,000 from Zimmer Inc.
Findlay also said the city of Warsaw also has stepped up to help with the project. The city has allocated $350,000 toward the college building.
Ivy Tech President Tom Snyder talked about talents that transfer, the 725 credit and non-credit students who attend Ivy Tech locally and how Ivy Tech has grown in this region by more than 20 percent.
"It's really a great opportunity to be here," he said.[[In-content Ad]]
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While that came to pass, the college never had a home of its own. The facilities it currently is in, at 3755 Lake City Highway, is leased. That lease expires in 2012.
However, this morning, a sign was unveiled letting all those who drive by know that the intersection of U.S. 30 and CR 150W (Silveus Crossing) is the future home of Ivy Tech.
Representatives of Ivy Tech, local government, state government and area media all were in attendance for the unveiling. Ivy Tech Executive Dean Randy Maxson gave the welcome, followed by a short greeting by Warsaw Mayor Ernie Wiggins.
David Findlay, Lake City Bank chief financial officer, spoke about the campaign focus. Findlay also is the tri-chair for Ivy Tech's capital campaign and a member of Ivy Tech's state board of trustees.
Findlay said, "This is an important day for everyone in the community, especially for Ivy Tech."
He acknowledged the people in attendance who played key roles in bringing Ivy Tech to Warsaw and starting the process rolling of getting Ivy Tech its own campus, including Chancellor Virginia Calvin.
A note from Sen. Ryan Mishler also was read. In part, the note read, "We will need your continued support to get more funding in the next (state) budget."
Jean Northenor was one of the three people 30 years ago who worked to bring Ivy Tech to Warsaw. "I'm pleased to be a part of the history," she said. "If you're a part of the history, you know you've got to be old."
She also said Mishler started the process down at the state legislature of getting funding for architectural and engineering work for the building. That has to be the first thing that has to happen when constructing a state building, she said. With approval of the Senate and House, Mishler was able to secure $1 million. Northenor also thanked legislators Bill Ruppel, Bill Friend, Dave Wolkins, Ed Meeks and Tom Weatherwax.
"Thank you so much for all that you've done, each in your own way," she said, so that the Ivy Tech building can become a reality.
The college is conducting a capital campaign to build Ivy Tech's permanent home. Approximately $1.6 million has been raised toward the $2.8 million goal for land acquisition, equipment and technology for the new campus.
Major gifts have included $100,000 from Kosciusko Community Foundation; $250,000 from Kosciusko 21st Century Foundation; $200,000 from Miller's Merry Manor; $250,000 from Paragon Medical Inc.; $75,000 from Symmetry Medical Inc.; and $100,000 from Zimmer Inc.
Findlay also said the city of Warsaw also has stepped up to help with the project. The city has allocated $350,000 toward the college building.
Ivy Tech President Tom Snyder talked about talents that transfer, the 725 credit and non-credit students who attend Ivy Tech locally and how Ivy Tech has grown in this region by more than 20 percent.
"It's really a great opportunity to be here," he said.[[In-content Ad]]
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