Funds freed for PNC student activities center

An artist's rendering of Purdue University North Central's proposed student services and activities complex shows how the one-story facility would look on campus.

Funds freed for PNC student activities center

Purdue University North Central officials said Wednesday that they will build a new multi-function student services and activities complex on campus. The university plans to break ground on the $34.7 million facility in about a year. Officials estimate it will take a couple years to complete.

Funds freed for PNC student activities center

An artist's rendering of Purdue University North Central's proposed student services and activities complex on campus shows how it would look in 2015.

Funds freed for PNC student activities center

The floor plan for the proposed Purdue University North Central student services and activities complex shows the location of courts and fitness areas in the facility.

Funds freed for PNC student activities center

Purdue University North Central staff look at drawings Wednesday of the university's proposed multipurpose student services and activities complex to be constructed on campus. From left is Susan Bryshell, co-director of PNC Porter County, Cassandra Boehlke, former student and now PNC coordin…

Funds freed for PNC student activities center

Chancellor James Dworkin announces Wednesday that Purdue University North Central will construct a new multipurpose student services and activities complex on campus. "This is a game changer for PNC," said Dworkin.

PNC students paint papier-mache eggs with seniors as part of service project

Loretta Smith paints a papier-mache Easter egg Saturday at Whispering Pines Health Care Center in Valparaiso. Students in Purdue North Central's Organization Leadership class worked with residents as part of a service learning project.

PNC students paint papier-mache eggs with seniors as part of service project

Students in Purdue North Central's Organization Leadership class work Saturday with residents at Whispering Pines Health Care Center in Valparaiso. The residents painted papier-mache eggs with their families and the students

Valparaiso's Costas bullish on city's future

Valparaiso's new interchange at Ind. 49 and County 400 North/Vale Park Road overpass officially opened Nov. 21. At night, Valparaiso's name is lighted on the bridge.

012613-nws-ILfreshfest, Fresh Youth Fest

T.F. North Cheerleaders perform Friday during the Collins Fresh Youth Fest in Calumet City.

012613-nws-ILfreshfest, Fresh Youth Fest

T.F. North students participate in a game of musical chairs Friday during the Collins Fresh Youth Fest after classes at the school. The two-day event is, "intended to mold youth, and give them some direction," said Collins, who credits the high school, and several staff members with the prog…

012613-nws-ILfreshfest, Fresh Youth Fest

Calumet City's 7th Ward Alderman Antoine Collins speaks to T.F. North students Friday during the Collins Fresh Youth Fest after classes at the school.

Valpo opens new Vale Park/Ind. 49 interchange

State Sen. Ed Charbeneau, left, and Valparaiso Economic Development Director Matt Murphy look over the side of the newly opened 400 North overpass of IN 49 in Valparaiso on Wednesday.

Valpo opens new Vale Park/Ind. 49 interchange

The 400 North overpass of Ind. 49 officially opened at noon Wednesday in Valparaiso.

Valpo opens new Vale Park/Ind. 49 interchange

Valparaiso resident Stan Sienkowski rides his bike on a path over the 400 North overpass of Ind. 49 in Valparaiso. The overpass officially opened at noon Wednesday.

Valpo opens new Vale Park/Ind. 49 interchange

Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas talks to INDOT Capital Program Director Angie Fegaras after a ceremony marking the opening of the 400 North overpass of Ind. 49 in Valparaiso.

Valpo opens new Vale Park/Ind. 49 interchange

Officials cut a ribbon marking the opening of the 400 North overpass of Ind. 49 in Valparaiso.

Climate change program at National Lakeshore

GARY | Join research coordinator Joy Marburger at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore’s Douglas Center at 1:30 p.m. Saturday for a presentation highlighting the behavior of animals and plants in response to shifting climate patterns. Through slides and data, Marburger will discuss specific loca…

'Celebrate, Remember, Fight Back'

Nick Lawson, left, Tom Brooks and his son, Jacob Brooks, and Yvette Meraz assemble their tent Friday at the Relay for Life North Lake County in Whiting. They are members of the Whiting High School band team.