Join your fellow summer interns this Saturday, July 13 for a fun day at McCormick’s Creek State Park. Hiking, swimming, and a pitch-in lunch will fill the afternoon and provide a chance to meet and connect with other interns. Family, friends, and supervisors are invited! The Department of Natural Resources will be presenting an animal show reserved for interns at 11 a.m.

Click here to register for this event - registration ends Thursday, July 11 at noon

Prices: $7 entry fee (in-state license plates), $8 entry fee (out-of-state license plates), $3 all-day pool access.
Note: Entry fees are per vehicle, NOT per person.

McCormick's Creek offers more than ten miles of hiking trails, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, and a recreation center, among other activities. Visit the park website for more information.

This Thursday, July 11, interns are invited to attend one of two Soft Skills and Networking Workshop sessions. The first session is 10 a.m. - noon, followed by the second from 1 - 3 p.m.

The workshop is put on by Rachel Zajac, Chief of Staff, Office of Career Connections and Talent. State Personnel Department's Talent Acquisition Team will also assist with this event. Skills developed in this workshop include: listening, managing differences, building and maintaining relationships, and professional communication.

Click here to register for this event!

Come check out the Indiana War Memorial Museum with your fellow interns on July 17 or 18 at 1 p.m.!

The Indiana War Memorial Museum interior consists of three main floors including a Shrine Room, the Altar of Consecration, and a free military museum. The museum is across the street from the American Legion Mall, a beautiful greenspace with monuments to commemorate those that were killed or missing in action in the wars in Korea and Vietnam.

The War Memorial Museum is approximately a 15 minute walk from the Indiana Government Center. After the museum tour, take a short walk over to Monument Circle where you can visit the Soldiers and Sailors Monument (located at 1 Monument Circle Indianapolis, IN 46204), a monument that is Indiana’s official memorial to the Hoosiers that served in several other wars.

Read more about the historic monuments and museum.

There are two dates offered for this event; please be sure to select the correct registration date for the date that is most convenient.

Interns should meet in Robert D. Orr Plaza on the Statehouse side.

Register for July 17 or July 18

On Friday, July 19, interns are invited to come out to Victory Field after work for the Indianapolis Indians vs. Dunham Bulls game. We will meet in Robert D. Orr Plaza and walk over to the field, so there's no need to worry about moving your car - just stay parked in an IGC garage. Tickets are $7 for the lawn and $9 for bleachers. These prices are WITH the State of Indiana Employee discount. We will be paying individually. Interns will have a specific section of the lawn where we plan to sit so feel free to bring blankets (no lawn chairs are allowed). The game begins at 7:15 p.m., and meet-up times are to-be-determined. This information will be available in a later newsletter. If you are interested in getting food as a group before this event, please fill out this quick questionnaire about preferences, pricing, etc. What to bring: Government badge Money for tickets and food Family and friends Coolers with food and drink

Click here to register for this event!

Be sure to take advantage of this weekly opportunity to eat healthy, change up your lunch scenery, and try food from local vendors and food trucks. The Statehouse Market takes place every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. in Robert D. Orr Plaza.

This week's lineup:

Vendors: VanAntwerp's Farm Market | Poseys and Pumpkins | Biltz Greenhouses | Gluten Free Creations | Wildflower Ridge Honey | Oberweis Dairy | Groomsville Popcorn | Limelight Coffee Roasters | Simple Taste Specialty Bakery | Buttermilk's Biscuits

Food Trucks: Street Chef | The NY Slice | Nacho Mama's Food Truck | Nicey Treat | Greek on the Go | The Twisted Sicilian | Gigi's Cupcakes | BoxBurger | Citizen Hash | Wild Boar BBQ

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Upcoming Events - Full List

Here's the list of upcoming intern events and workshops, along with the registration links. Mark your calendars and make the most of these opportunities! 

• Soft Skills and Networking Workshop 
  July 11, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1 - 3 p.m.
• After Hours event - McCormick's Creek State Park 
  July 13, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Intern Pretzel Day
  July 16, 12 p.m.
• After Hours event - Indianapolis Indians game
  July 19, 5:30 p.m.
• Resume Building Workshop 
  July 25, time TBD - More info coming soon!

July 9, 2019

Intern Yammer Group Launched

Yammer is a social networking site used by state of Indiana employees for communication within agencies. A group for state interns has been created and will serve as a method of communication between interns and to inform interns of important events and information.

Interns should already be in the Yammer group, and the link can be found in Yammer notification emails. If there are any questions or issues, please contact Lauryn at ldenney@spd.in.gov.

Join us next Tuesday, July 16, for a walk to Auntie Anne's in Circle Center Mall to enjoy half-priced pretzels. We will be meeting in Robert D. Orr Plaza on the Statehouse side at noon.

Yappy Hour at White River State Park

Join White River State Park from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25 for its newest dog-friendly event: Yappy Hour!

Yappy Hour is a monthly evening of fun at WRSP. Located on the Indiana State Museum lawn in front of the IMAX® Theatre, attendees at this event will enjoy live music and yard games, as well as food trucks and drinks provided by Central State Brewing.

Entertainment will be provided by Indy’s number 1 Pop Station, RadioNOW, including its nationally syndicated morning show hosts, Joe and Alex. Exciting activities for the dogs will also be provided, including free doggy dental checks, nail trims, doggy tattoos, treats, and more.

This event is free to attend, but organizers ask that all dogs are kept on a leash while at the park.

On July 17, join White River State Park and the IMAX® Theatre for Goonies on the Green, an outdoor movie showing of “The Goonies” at the Indiana State Museum Lawn.

This fun evening for all ages will last from 8-11 p.m., with the movie starting at 9:20 p.m. Attendees can enjoy a variety of tasty food as well as popcorn, candy, and adult beverages provided by IMAX® and Metazoa Brewing Co. Lawn chairs will be available, but movie-goers are welcome to bring blankets and spread out on the lawn for a relaxing night under the stars.

Goonies on the Green is a perfect way to continue the evening after experiencing Canal Night at the Indiana State Museum or Summer Under the Sails at the Eiteljorg Museum. All three events are free and within walking distance of each other.

Pets are welcome but must remain on a non-retractable leash.

Indy Film Fest and Downtown Indy Inc. are hosting the Summer Cinema on the Canal series: a free series of events featuring movies shown outdoors along the Central Canal. Movies begin at 9 p.m. and are scheduled as followed:

• July 18 - Splash
• August 22 - Days of Thunder

Visit the organization's website for more information.

Join us for the last hike of the 2019 series!

State employees, including interns, and their families are invited to participate in a hike on July 20, at Turkey Run State Park. 

This year, we're offering two hike options. OPTION ONE includes a guided hike that lasts about an hour. The trail is very rugged; absolutely no strollers are permitted. OPTION TWO is the five-mile challenge. Participants will receive a map and guide themselves. Explore the perimeter hiking trails in the Falls Canyon-Rocky Hollow Nature Preserve. You’ll traverse three canyons, climb a ladder, cross a suspension bridge, and see the park’s first steward’s home. Plan on two to three hours. Portions of the hiking challenge may be impassable after large rainfalls. No water or bathrooms are available along the route, which starts at the nature center.

For more information about race day at Turkey Run State Park, click here >

The Run the State series is presented by Invest in Your Health Indiana, the state employee wellness program.

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Remember: you are here to learn. Please ask questions and soak up as much information as you can during your time with the state of Indiana.

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