Former Indiana Governor to remain at Purdue in new role
Though President Mitch Daniels is stepping away from the presidency of Purdue University at the end of December, he will not be going away entirely. At the requests of President-elect Mung Chiang, Purdue’s board of trustees and the Purdue Research Foundation Board of Directors, Daniels will remain for now as PRF chair – in an unpaid, voluntary capacity. The PRF Board of Directors on Wednesday (Nov. 16) voted unanimously to amend PRF’s bylaws to open up the possibility for this designation.
Daniels will remain in a role in which he helped oversee record results for number of U.S. patents and corporate partnerships through the PRF. The organization has also expanded to lead economic development through the Discovery Park District at Purdue project, entrepreneurial ecosystem tech transfer/commercialization, and the creation of the Purdue for Life Foundation under his chairmanship.
Key assignments for PRF Chairman Daniels in 2023 include:
- Continuing the ongoing economic development pipeline and growth of Discovery Park District at Purdue.
- Serving as liaison to the state legislature and Indiana government as Purdue establishes an independent presence in Indianapolis.
- Optimizing the programs and governance of PRF in light of the substantial growth in the scope and scale of this nonprofit corporation.
Attorney General Todd Rokita warns Hoosiers of utility scams
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers to stay alert for scammers who try to take advantage of their fears. He advises watching out for certain telltale tactics. Often, Attorney General Rokita said, scammers will:
- Call to tell you that you have utility payments overdue and that you must pay right away — often through unorthodox methods such as wiring money or using gift cards.
- Call “as a courtesy” to let you know you overpaid your utility bill — and asking for personal information they supposedly need to refund your money.
- Send you an email or text with a link indicating that you have an overdue bill or invoice.
- Show up at your house unexpectedly to supposedly make needed repairs to equipment such as gas meters — and saying you must pay on the spot to keep the heat on.
If you believe you have been the victim of any scam or attempted scam, call Attorney General Rokita’s office at 1-800-382-5516 or go to indianaconsumer.com.
Indiana Arts Survey
Whether you are a community member, artist, or organization involved in the arts, we would like to know your perspective on how arts and creativity can improve quality of life. The Indiana Arts Commission is developing its next five-year plan, and we are looking for your input. Survey findings will inform the planning process as we work together to strengthen Indiana through arts and creativity. The deadline to complete the survey is Sunday, November 20th.
City Accepting Applications to Serve on City’s Boards and Commissions
The City of Bloomington is accepting applications from community members who would like to serve on one of the following City boards or commissions:
- Board of Public Safety
- Board of Zoning Appeals
- Bloomington Arts Commission
- CDBG Funding Citizens Advisory Committee
- Commission on Hispanic and Latino Affairs
- Commission on Sustainability
- Commission on the Status of Black Males
- Commission on the Status of Children and Youth
- Commission on the Status of Women
- Community Advisory on Public Safety Commission
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Commission
- Parking Commission
The application is available at bloomington.in.gov/onboard/applicants/apply. After applying, members must be appointed to each board or commission by the Bloomington Common Council or Mayor John Hamilton. Please note: city residency is required for membership on most but not all of the boards and commissions. Prospective applicants are urged to attend a meeting of the board or commission of their choosing prior to applying. Meeting schedules for each body may be accessed by clicking on the links above. All meetings of the City’s boards and commissions are open to the public.
This Week in Hoosier History
2005 – Ruth M. Siems, home economist, died at her home in Newburgh, Indiana. For 30 years she was on the innovation staff at General Foods. Her best-known creation was Stove Top Stuffing Mix, introduced in 1972. Over 60 million boxes are sold at Thanksgiving time.
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