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)
FORT WAYNE — Parkview Health and Trine University will offer a free webinar on Tuesday, Feb. 10, for students interested in the Parkview Academy of Surgical Technology program hosted at the university’s Brooks College of Health Professions.
Zander Atwood, assistant professor of sport management and director of the Center for Sports Studies at Trine University, is co-author of a new textbook covering sports ticket sales and revenue generation.
Jennifer Nixon, left, program assistant with Kate’s Kart, accepts a $2,500 check for the organization from Hunter Overholser, president of Trine University’s Health Science Association (HSA).