Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of May.
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🎓 Education
Indiana University held its 196th Undergraduate Commencement ceremony at Memorial Stadium on May 10—graduates tossed caps and listened to speeches from President Pamela Whitten.
The event celebrated students finishing their studies and marked a key milestone for the university.
🏈 Sports
Edgewood sophomores Lincoln Getts and Benson Long will travel to Boston to compete in the USA Powerlifting Student and University World championships on Sunday.
They will attempt three lifts—squat, bench press, and deadlift—and follow team strategy as they measure their strength against other high school lifters.
Senior Sofie Garcia of Bloomington North earned medals in four state events and finished fourth overall while receiving her fourth Herald-Times Gymnast of the Year award.
Coach Andrea Smith praised her hard work and steady improvement during her four-year career with the Cougars.
The Indiana softball team will return to the NCAA tournament for the third straight season and earned the No. 3 seed in the Fayetteville Regional, set for May 16-18 at the University of Arkansas.
Bloomington native Taylor Minnick leads the team with a .470 batting average — the Hoosiers will open against No. 2 seed Oklahoma State at 4 p.m. Friday.
🎉 Bloomington Events
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Cosmic Songwriter Festival 2025
7 PM - 1 AM — Buskirk-Chumley Theater — Ticket information available — Experience a unique four-night event of original music as artists collaborate and share their stories.
IU Founders and Funders Network Venture Summit 2025
12 AM - 12 AM — Indiana Memorial Union Bldg — $100 — Connect with innovators and investors within IU’s startup ecosystem at this exclusive venture summit.
Rodney Crowell Concert
7-11 p.m. — Buskirk-Chumley Theater — Check for ticket info — Experience the music of a Grammy-winning country artist with decades of hits.
Spring Prospect Camp
10 AM - 4 PM — Bill Armstrong Stadium — Registration required — An exclusive soccer camp for female athletes looking to develop their skills.
Artisan Bread Workshop
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Muddy Fork Bakery — $95 per person — Learn the art of sourdough bread making in an intimate, hands-on workshop.
Composition Forum at 13th USA International Harp Competition
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Ford-Crawford Hall — Free entry — Engage in a discussion of the winning piece and performances at the acclaimed harp competition.
Stand-Up Comedy Workshop Graduation Show
8 p.m. — The Comedy Attic — Free entry — Watch fresh talent take the stage for their first comedy performance after a five-week workshop.
Bloomington Comedy Night
9-11 p.m. — The Comedy Attic — $16 – $20 — Enjoy an evening filled with laughter at a local comedy venue.
Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Holiday Inn Bloomington-University Area — Cost details not specified — Create a vibrant Turkish mosaic lamp while enjoying Turkish treats.
PMP Certification Classroom Training
9 AM – 5 PM — Regus, 3802 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN — Contact for pricing — Immerse yourself in 32 hours of comprehensive project management training with money-back guarantee and e-learning access.
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