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Episode #124 - April 12th, 2017

This week we hear more from Ancilla College in Donaldson, Indiana, on their upcoming autism program. We also visit the Air Zoo in Portage, Michigan, speak with John Place from Ancon Construction in Goshen, and speak with the Indian Association at the University of Notre Dame.

Original Airdate: April 12, 2017

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Ancilla College Debuts New Autism Program

City: Donaldson, IN

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Ancilla College hosts a press conference where they debuted their new program for autistic students.

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John Place

City: Goshen, IN

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This week we sit down with John Place, president of Ancon Construction, to learn about his company’s involvement with the Elkhart Area Career Center. We also learn about their initiative to increase students’ wages after earning the Governor’s Work Ethic Certification.
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Indian Association of Notre Dame Celebrates Cultural Kite Festival

City: Notre Dame, IN

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The Indian Association of Notre Dame celebrates the Kite Festival, a cultural Indian tradition. The Kite Festival was supported and funded by Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies.

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Air Zoo

City: Portage, MI

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The Air Zoo in Portage, Michigan, offers yearlong educational programs. Last year the Air Zoo spent $250,000 on educational programs.
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2. Kathy Larsen
3. Brook Byrd
4. Aedan Hunt
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