Doctor relocates to new Valparaiso office
Dr. Kumari Singh, a family medicine physician, is now seeing patients at the Franciscan Physician Network Glendale Health Center, 1101 Glendale Blvd., Suite 101, in Valparaiso, a release said.
Existing appointments have been moved to the new Valparaiso location, the release said.
Singh completed medical school at Windsor University School of Medicine at St. Kitts and Nevis, West Indies, and completed her residency at the University of North Dakota Bismarck in Bismarck.
In addition to the new Valparaiso location, Singh will continue to see patients at Coolspring Health Center, 1225 East Coolspring Ave. in Michigan City. For more information, call 219-307-4750.
Legacy Foundation leader to speak
The Crown Point Rotary Club will host Kelly Anoe, president and CEO of the Legacy Foundation, at the club’s weekly luncheon at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday at Youche Country Club, 2301 W. 129th Place, Crown Point, a release said.
Since joining Legacy Foundation, Lake County’s community foundation, in 2014, Anoe has been instrumental in driving impactful initiatives that support local communities, the release said. She also serves on multiple boards and committees, including the Indiana Philanthropy Alliance Public Policy Committee.
The event offers an opportunity for the community to learn more about philanthropy’s role in local development, the release said.
For more information or to RSVP, contact Joseph Skibbie at jskibbie@jrsmarcom.com
IUN hosts annual career event
The Indiana University Northwest Office of Career Services will host the 21st Annual Community Employment and Internship Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 11, according to a release.
The event will take place at the Savannah Center Gymnasium at the Gary campus, 3400 Broadway. Call 219-980-6650 for information.
Those attending should dress professionally and bring resumes, the release said.
Employers interested in participating should contact Diava Carter, Director of Career Services, careernw@iu.edu.
Valparaiso University names nursing dean
Dr. Elizabeth Gmitter is the new Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions at Valparaiso University, according to a release.
Gmitter’s appointment comes at a pivotal time, as the College of Nursing and Health Professions embarks on a transformative campaign to build a state-of-the-art health professions facility, the release said.
Previously, Gmitter served as Dean of the School of Health Sciences and Career Programs at Malcolm X College in Chicago, where she led more than 20 healthcare programs, including 12 with specialized accreditation, the release said.
The campaign for the new health professions facility will focus on securing funding, engaging alumni and community partners, and developing an innovative learning environment. For more information, visit valpo.edu/college-of-nursing-and-health-professions.
Gary Schools welcomes new curriculum director
The Gary Community School Corp. has announced the addition of Renita Craig to its academic team as Director of Curriculum and Assessment, according to a release.
Craig’s career experience includes serving as a junior high and elementary principal, assistant principal, special education director and high school special education teacher.
Craig holds a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from the University of St. Francis, a master’s in Educational Leadership from Concordia University Chicago, and a bachelor’s degree in Special Education from Eastern Illinois University, the release said.
For the latest district news, visit garyschools.org.
Applications open for Leadership Northwest program
The Leadership Institute at Purdue Northwest has opened applications for the 2025-2026 Leadership Northwest Indiana program, a release said.
The program, facilitated by a team that includes faculty members from the PNW’s College of Business, as well as leadership practitioners, plans to meet monthly from September to May 2026. The facilitation team provides research-based leadership content and skill-building for effective leadership in the workplace and in life, the release said.
To view more information about the program and registration, visit pnw.edu/lni. The deadline to apply is Sept. 1. More information can be found online at pnw.edu/leadership-institute or by contacting the Leadership Institute at leadershipinstitute@pnw.edu.
Franciscan, partners plan Safe Kids Day
Children and their families are invited to the free Safe Kids Day Saturday at the Dean & Barbara White Southlake YMCA, 100 W Burrell Drive, Crown Point, according to a release.
The interactive event will include a variety of activities along with educational booths with information about keeping kids safe, healthy and happy. Families will learn more about bike and helmet safety, child passenger safety, stranger danger, pediatric dental care, fire safety, pet safety, medication safety, the Franciscan Health Prenatal Assistance Program, safe sleeping, breastfeeding, water safety and more, the release said.
Families can also attend the “Tim Hanning: Pro Kids Show” at 10:30 a.m. and noon. Hanning’s award-winning show connects with kids through magic, comedy, music, puppets and audience involvement, the release said.
Safe Kids Day is a project of Safe Kids Northwest Indiana in partnership with sponsors Franciscan Health Crown Point, the Dean & Barbara White YMCA, Franciscan Health Trauma Services and Cleveland-Cliffs.
Employee earns business credential
Adam Lange, a staff accountant at CLH, CPAs & Consultants, recently earned the Certified Valuation Analyst credential from the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts, according to a release.
To achieve the CVA designation, Lange underwent a rigorous process, including the completion of intensive coursework covering valuation theories and techniques, successful passage of a comprehensive examination and demonstration of professional experience in the field of business valuation, the release said.
CLH, CPAs & Consultants is a full-service certified public accounting firm with offices in La Porte, Michigan City, and Valparaiso.
