The Torch - June Issue

The Torch - the official newsletter for Indiana state employees

WGU Indiana offers $50,000 in scholarships to State of Indiana employees

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WGU Indiana is offering the Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) Scholarship to honor those dedicated to providing public service within the Hoosier state. As part of its commitment to statewide workforce development, WGU Indiana is extending $5,000 tuition scholarships exclusively to 10 State of Indiana employees seeking to advance their careers through one of WGU Indiana’s 60 online degree programs. 

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INDOT “Trash Bash!” removes thousands of bags of litter from Hoosier highways

INDOT Trash Bash

During INDOT’s annual “Trash Bash!” April 13, INDOT maintenance staff across the state directed their efforts toward litter collection on roads with high-traffic volume, such as interstates and divided highways. 

Additionally, Adopt-a-Highway groups and other organizations and individuals joined forces to clean two-lane roads with lower traffic volume April 13 through 15 as part of “Trash Bash!”

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Logansport State Hospital staff show heart with ‘Helping Hands’

LSH Helping Hands

Anyone experiencing need in Cass County– from financial difficulties to food insecurity – should know that staff of Logansport State Hospital (LSH) care and are hoping to help.

The mental health facility’s “Helping Hands” Committee consists of administrators and staff members who pool ideas to come up with ways to assist people in need.

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Also on Employee Central this month


Biometric screening deadline is June 30, 2018!

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The deadline to submit your biometric screening results is less than one month away. Screening forms must be self-submitted to Go365 by June 30, 2018, in order to guarantee points towards Earned Status of Silver, which qualifies employees for the 2019 Wellness Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP). 

Read more at InvestInYourHealthIndiana.com

Download the complete issue of The Torch

You can download the state employee newsletter from the State Personnel website.

In this issue:

  • WGU Indiana offers $50,000 in scholarships to State of Indiana employees (pg. 1)
  • INDOT “Trash Bash!” Removes Thousands of Bags of Litter from Hoosier Highways (pg. 3)
  • Nominations accepted for Serve Indiana’s Awards for Excellence (pg. 4)
  • Enjoy an event of “monumental” proportions! (pg. 4)
  • Registration is now open for the 2018 Continuing Legal Education Series (pg. 5)
  • Sign up for the Annual Medical Fraud Symposium (pg. 5)
  • Biometric screening deadline is June 30, 2018! (pg. 6)
  • The Run the State 5k and Hike series continues this summer (pg. 6)
  • Logansport State Hospital staff show heart with ‘Helping Hands’ (pg. 8)
  • Holding court (pg. 10)
  • Staff of mental health hospital providing ‘L.I.F.T.’ to patients, community (pg. 13)
  • INvestigate + Explore Summer Programming (pg. 16)
  • Genealogy & Local History Fair 2018 (pg. 16)
  • Community Crossings Matching Grant (pg. 17)
  • Clowning around for a good cause (pg. 17)

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Kings Island offers more savings in July

Kings Island has an even better employee discount for two weekends in July. State Employee Appreciation Days are July 14-15 and July 21-22.

Details are available on the INSPD Discount page regarding this offer of $12 parking and $34 one-day gate admission tickets plus the seasonal offer always available.


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