October 1, 2011
IBJ StaffThe local supporter of alternative high schools across the country hopes the soft-drink maker's rewards program will score
national exposure.
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April 30, 2011
Kathleen McLaughlinThe Simon Youth Foundation is looking to become a leading national advocate of alternative education. With a new president,
J. Michael Durnil, the foundation hopes to raise more money, find more partners in the business community, and help the public
better understand its mission.
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June 12, 2010
IBJ StaffSimon Youth Foundation, a local not-for-profit, helps at-risk high school students across the country by partnering with local
school systems.
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September 16, 2009
Cory SchoutenA Friday funeral is planned for a man who made a fortune building shopping malls across the U.S. and later became a prolific
philanthropist in his adopted hometown of Indianapolis. Melvin Simon, 82, succumbed this morning after a battle with pancreatic
cancer.
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September 16, 2009
Cory SchoutenMelvin Simon, a tailor’s son who earned billions building shopping malls across the U.S. and later became a prolific
philanthropist in his adopted hometown of Indianapolis, has died. He was 82.
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May 25, 2009
Two global companies based in Indianapolis have been recognized for their philanthropic efforts.
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We loved lakehouse and think the Arbor Village would be a great location. It is less than 2 miles from over 1000 rooftops in the 225,000 to over 1 million range. Many people could use the great fishers trail system to bike or walk there. Just an idea Scotty -- but maybe something closer to 3 Wiseman would good. The only microbrew in area is Ram (boring)
True, it's an ESPN production, but ESPN is just another name for ABC Sports, or what used to be ABC Sports since ABC Sports no longer exists as a name. ESPN=ABC Sports= ESPN. ESPN is, according to Forbes "the world's most valuable media property" worth $40 billion. Despite that, they fired 400 people this week.
The Prestige was a great flick.
Larry - even though the race is on ABC, ESPN does all of the work, so that is why ESPN is mentioned. Most sports on ABC are called something like "ESPN on ABC."
My oldest daughter graduated from IU with a Secondary Education degree. She graduated with honors and spent 3 years trying to find a teaching job in Indiana. Many of her fellow education degree graduates still don't have teaching jobs. As schools downsize and cut budgets, less teaching jobs are available. I'm not sure I see why we feel the need to bring more teachers to Indiana.