Governor, WGU honor scholarship recipients

WGU Indiana received more than 100 applications for its Public Service Recognition Scholarship, but only 10 employees could be selected. Among them, they represent seven state agencies, and collectively they work to ensure Hoosier children are safe, maintain roads, protect the environment, assist families in need, promote healthy living, boost the workforce, and enforce the rulings of the criminal justice system. With this boost from WGU, the group of top-tier state workers got a vote of confidence from the online university, Gov. Holcomb, state agency administrators and others. And, as anyone who has vowed to chase a dream can attest, the support of others can make a world of difference. Read the full article in The Torch (pg. 1) >

Plan to get your flu shot in October

CVS is partnering with the State to offer flu shot clinics at many state facilities across Indiana.  Find a location near you or attend a clinic at the South Government Center or Statehouse Atrium.  Read full article (pg. 4) >

Elections: FAQs & myths debunked

Election season is upon us once again, and the Secretary of State’s office is here to help ensure you’re ready come election day! This article addresses the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) surrounding general elections, so be sure to read carefully to make sure your vote counts this November!

Read full article (pg. 5) >

Make your pledge to SECC

There is still time to make your pledge for the 2018-19 SECC Campaign and help the state reach our goal of $1.5 million. Your contribution is needed to help those who are in search of food, shelter, jobs and medical care. Please consider making a pledge this year. Visit www.insecc.org to make your pledge.

Download the latest issue of The Torch

You can download the state employee newsletter from the Indiana State Personnel Department (INSPD) website.

• Read October Issue

In this issue:

• Governor, WGU honor scholarship recipients (pg. 1)
• Plan to get your flu shot in October (pg. 4)
• CERT training courses set for November (pg. 4)
• Open Enrollment reminder (pg. 4)
• Elections: FAQs & Myths Debunked (pg. 5)
• Why you should come to INPRS Presents: Money Talks in Fort Wayne (pg. 6)
• Statewide fall fun, at the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites (pg. 7)
  
• Upgrade to a Real ID at BMV Mobile Branch (pg. 9)
• Red Gold ‘Run to Crush Hunger’ (pg. 9)
• Genealogy and Local History Fair returns to Indiana State Library in October (pg. 10)

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