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Valparaiso: community and college intrinsically linked; working for improvement in local quality of life Pmmtd Stuamt Apathy Brtonfa ta BtcHtm: VU voting turnout in local elections poor, but potential local influence remains strong By Philjp Pdempa Torch Managing Editor The dty d Valparaiso has a Deputation d 24,000,4,000 of which constotsdtheVUstudentbody. These figures are making the VUdudent body an increasingly toiportant portion dthe Vafoaraisfo community especialy when an election day approaches. Any VUstudent who lives within the dty limits is considered a part of the Valparaisio community and therefore efgjbte to vde in an etedton, providing trtfrw or she is ■entered to Porter County. However, the deadine to register to vote in tha Nov. 3 elections for 1991 has dready passed. Last year's vding covered county elections. This year's vdtog affects cly stectkm Fred Kruger, VU professor emeritus of mechanfcd engineering, is famiiar with the UniversHy's rote in elections and local government. Kruger has served as a cly councl member-d-terge for the past 19 years and is running for reelection Nov. 3. The Valparaiso Cfty Councl consists of seven rnembers, five representing districts andtwomembers-d-large. Valparaiso to divided into 24 precincts, which are divided into five districts. VUtospitby two districts, with north and south d Union Sired serving as the division line. •Adudly, very tew VU students are registered to vote. They seem to take an attitude thd they donl know the candtoate running, ao tha etectton doesn't affect them,* said Kruger. "Usudfy during a presidential election year, there to a reasonable degree of poiticd activity on campus. Evan thoae atudenta who ware registered to vote in Porter County tor tha lad presktenttol etectton will find thd if they havenl vded in d least two gerterd stectton in tho pad three years, their names are even purged from the registration roil.* Kruger said that the University and the city effed each dher in several ways. Spedficdty he mentioned ways thd the University and the city of Valparaiso supply services to one andher. For example, he expteined thd VU students, though mod are not originally trom this area, pay gas, alcobd. cigarette and other luxurytaxes. The dty benefits from this directly, tinea I receives a, share of the tdd taxes raised according to its population. At the same time, the University does nd have to pay property taxes, yet it relies on both police and lire protection, funded by communly property taxaa. Continued on page 4 Voluntcmsm eai Public Office; Mutual interests of city and campus; altruistic goals met through committee work and public service By Philip Pdempa Torch Managing Editor VU and the city of Valparaiso are constantly working together to improve the quality of life in Valparaiao. A primary means of accomplishing established goals tor the city and the Universly is through committees. The Town and Gown Committee, consisting of five faculty members and five students appointed by VU president Alan Harre, and five towni|wif>to appointed by Cftl Mayor David Butterfield, serves as a forum to discuss matters of mdud interest to both parties. Since its credton seven years ago, the committee has served as a clearing house for the discussion d issues, providing recommendations tor improvement of problem situations and maintaining an dmosphere of goodwill between the campus and the community. One of the largest and most recent projects undertaken by the Town and Gown Committee last year was Christmas in April. Over 485 student and community volunteers combined efforts to renovde 14 area houses, the Banta Senior Citizen Center and Kkchoff Park. Ofthe485 volunteers, 120 ware skilled carpenters and plumbers from Valparaiso who agreed to lend their efforts. Another example of teamwork is the annual University and Community Campaign. Established in 1969, the campaign has raised thousands of ddlars to donate to University programs. Campaign members solicit dondtons and pledges from todrvkJuals and businesses in the area Each year the committee sets a god for the campaign, which it usually surpassed. In la ltd year in 1969. the campaign raised its god d $75,000. Last year, the campaign raised 1420,000, bringing the total funds raised over the 23-year period to over $5 million. The University, in turn, shows Hs appreciation to the committee's efforts by mounting a photo of the committee chairperson in the Student Union. Thia year's chairperson is Pder Candela, the president dthe Valparaiso Indiana FederalBank. The campaign is held annually each spring from February to Apr! Besides committee work, another means of accomplishing , mutual gods it through pubic service. JohnStebert, the husband dVU Irtramurab Director Rin Stebert, haa served as the director of city parks and recredton for six years. Stebert serves on numerous dher local committees induding the Affordable Housing Task Force, tha Mainstreet Downtown [fevdepment Committee and subcommittees of tha Chamber ol Commerce. "Fraternities, rampus dubs and other organizations frequently volunteer their time to help with any adrvities, induding cleaning up park grounds, painting buidings and helping with specid events," aaid Stebert. Several VU faculty and staff members dso serve in offices d Valparaiso government which affect relations between VU and Valparaiso: Bruce Berner, associate dean of the law school, serves at the presided of the city park board; Dorthy Herscher. executive secretary to the vice president d academic affairs, serves as the recorder for the city board d toning apptata; Fred Kruger. professor emeritus ol mechanted engineering, haa bean a member of the city councl for19yeare;andEncVvTgnal. protestor oi communication, serves on the city water board.
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Newspaper title | The Flame, October 25, 1991 |
Alternate Title | The Torch; The torch of Valparaiso University; The Valparaiso Torch; The Valparaiso University Torch; The Scorch |
Date Published | 1991-10-25 |
Edition | Volume 1, Issue 4 |
Organization | Valparaiso University |
Location | Valparaiso, Indiana |
Subject | Student publications--Student newspapers and periodicals; College student newspapers and periodicals |
Rights | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-NC/1.0/ |
Resolution | 400 dpi |
Publisher | Valparaiso University; Creekside Digital |
Digital Format | TIFF |
Original Format | 35 mm microfilm |
Language | English |
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Newspaper title | The Flame, October 25, 1991 |
Alternate Title | The Torch; The torch of Valparaiso University; The Valparaiso Torch; The Valparaiso University Torch; The Scorch |
Date Published | 1991-10-25 |
Edition | Volume 1, Issue 4 |
Organization | Valparaiso University |
Location | Valparaiso, Indiana |
Subject | Student publications--Student newspapers and periodicals; College student newspapers and periodicals |
Rights | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-NC/1.0/ |
Resolution | 400 dpi |
Publisher | Valparaiso University; Creekside Digital |
Digital Format | TIFF |
Original Format | 35 mm microfilm |
Language | English |
Transcripts | Valparaiso: community and college intrinsically linked; working for improvement in local quality of life Pmmtd Stuamt Apathy Brtonfa ta BtcHtm: VU voting turnout in local elections poor, but potential local influence remains strong By Philjp Pdempa Torch Managing Editor The dty d Valparaiso has a Deputation d 24,000,4,000 of which constotsdtheVUstudentbody. These figures are making the VUdudent body an increasingly toiportant portion dthe Vafoaraisfo community especialy when an election day approaches. Any VUstudent who lives within the dty limits is considered a part of the Valparaisio community and therefore efgjbte to vde in an etedton, providing trtfrw or she is ■entered to Porter County. However, the deadine to register to vote in tha Nov. 3 elections for 1991 has dready passed. Last year's vding covered county elections. This year's vdtog affects cly stectkm Fred Kruger, VU professor emeritus of mechanfcd engineering, is famiiar with the UniversHy's rote in elections and local government. Kruger has served as a cly councl member-d-terge for the past 19 years and is running for reelection Nov. 3. The Valparaiso Cfty Councl consists of seven rnembers, five representing districts andtwomembers-d-large. Valparaiso to divided into 24 precincts, which are divided into five districts. VUtospitby two districts, with north and south d Union Sired serving as the division line. •Adudly, very tew VU students are registered to vote. They seem to take an attitude thd they donl know the candtoate running, ao tha etectton doesn't affect them,* said Kruger. "Usudfy during a presidential election year, there to a reasonable degree of poiticd activity on campus. Evan thoae atudenta who ware registered to vote in Porter County tor tha lad presktenttol etectton will find thd if they havenl vded in d least two gerterd stectton in tho pad three years, their names are even purged from the registration roil.* Kruger said that the University and the city effed each dher in several ways. Spedficdty he mentioned ways thd the University and the city of Valparaiso supply services to one andher. For example, he expteined thd VU students, though mod are not originally trom this area, pay gas, alcobd. cigarette and other luxurytaxes. The dty benefits from this directly, tinea I receives a, share of the tdd taxes raised according to its population. At the same time, the University does nd have to pay property taxes, yet it relies on both police and lire protection, funded by communly property taxaa. Continued on page 4 Voluntcmsm eai Public Office; Mutual interests of city and campus; altruistic goals met through committee work and public service By Philip Pdempa Torch Managing Editor VU and the city of Valparaiso are constantly working together to improve the quality of life in Valparaiao. A primary means of accomplishing established goals tor the city and the Universly is through committees. The Town and Gown Committee, consisting of five faculty members and five students appointed by VU president Alan Harre, and five towni|wif>to appointed by Cftl Mayor David Butterfield, serves as a forum to discuss matters of mdud interest to both parties. Since its credton seven years ago, the committee has served as a clearing house for the discussion d issues, providing recommendations tor improvement of problem situations and maintaining an dmosphere of goodwill between the campus and the community. One of the largest and most recent projects undertaken by the Town and Gown Committee last year was Christmas in April. Over 485 student and community volunteers combined efforts to renovde 14 area houses, the Banta Senior Citizen Center and Kkchoff Park. Ofthe485 volunteers, 120 ware skilled carpenters and plumbers from Valparaiso who agreed to lend their efforts. Another example of teamwork is the annual University and Community Campaign. Established in 1969, the campaign has raised thousands of ddlars to donate to University programs. Campaign members solicit dondtons and pledges from todrvkJuals and businesses in the area Each year the committee sets a god for the campaign, which it usually surpassed. In la ltd year in 1969. the campaign raised its god d $75,000. Last year, the campaign raised 1420,000, bringing the total funds raised over the 23-year period to over $5 million. The University, in turn, shows Hs appreciation to the committee's efforts by mounting a photo of the committee chairperson in the Student Union. Thia year's chairperson is Pder Candela, the president dthe Valparaiso Indiana FederalBank. The campaign is held annually each spring from February to Apr! Besides committee work, another means of accomplishing , mutual gods it through pubic service. JohnStebert, the husband dVU Irtramurab Director Rin Stebert, haa served as the director of city parks and recredton for six years. Stebert serves on numerous dher local committees induding the Affordable Housing Task Force, tha Mainstreet Downtown [fevdepment Committee and subcommittees of tha Chamber ol Commerce. "Fraternities, rampus dubs and other organizations frequently volunteer their time to help with any adrvities, induding cleaning up park grounds, painting buidings and helping with specid events" aaid Stebert. Several VU faculty and staff members dso serve in offices d Valparaiso government which affect relations between VU and Valparaiso: Bruce Berner, associate dean of the law school, serves at the presided of the city park board; Dorthy Herscher. executive secretary to the vice president d academic affairs, serves as the recorder for the city board d toning apptata; Fred Kruger. professor emeritus ol mechanted engineering, haa bean a member of the city councl for19yeare;andEncVvTgnal. protestor oi communication, serves on the city water board. |
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