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February 17, 2026
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Greater Lafayette Playwrights Gather to Share and Develop New Theater Works: Local playwrights in the Greater Lafayette area are convening at MatchBOX Coworking Studio to present and refine their latest scripts. This recurring showcase gives writers a forum to share original works both with each other and with the wider community. The event highlights creative collaboration and aims to nurture new voices in Lafayette’s theater scene. Local audiences are offered a chance to engage with evolving productions before they reach the stage. (Source: Based in Lafayette on Feb 17)
November 13, 2025
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Purdue Civil Engineering Professor Robert Frosch Receives Whitney Medal: Robert Frosch, a professor of civil engineering and vice provost for academic facilities at Purdue University, has been awarded the Charles S. Whitney Medal by the American Concrete Institute. This honor recognizes Frosch's contributions to engineering, particularly in the development of codes for buildings and bridges. His work also includes leading campus infrastructure projects, such as the Flex Lab and Bechtel Innovation Design Center. The award highlights significant advancements in concrete design and construction. (Source: Purdue News on Nov 13)
October 29, 2025
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Notable Gravesites in South Florida Highlight Legacies of Famous Residents: With Halloween and Day of the Dead approaching, attention is turning to South Florida cemeteries where notable individuals are buried. Among those laid to rest are musicians, celebrities from film and television, athletes, coaches, and figures who made headlines for various reasons. Jackie Gleason, famed comedian and entertainer, is among the most recognized, ranking highest among Florida celebrities people would wish to be buried near. The area contains several burial sites linked to distinguished public figures. (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Oct 25)