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Vincennes, Indiana Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Vincennes! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How will VU’s new provost shape academics for Vincennes students?
- What’s planned for Jesus Day at Gregg Park this Saturday?
- How a surprise $5,000 grant will comfort vulnerable Vincennes children
Also on today's calendar: Laughing with Lincoln. Vincennes 250 event and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 64.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
1. VU announces Jaci Lederman as new provost (suncommercial.com) — Vincennes residents should know that Vincennes University has named alumna Jaci Lederman as its new provost and chief academic officer, effective Monday. After serving as interim provost since July 2025, she’ll now permanently guide VU’s instructional services, academic programs, and student success efforts from right here in the Vincennes community. 
2. Jesus Day is Saturday (vincennespbs.org) — Vincennes residents can head to Gregg Park this Saturday, June 6, for Jesus Day, a free community celebration with worship music, games, food, and local organization booths from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Organized by area churches, the long-running event continues a nearly 30-year Vincennes tradition that began with a March for Jesus in 1996.
3. Local organization receives surprise grant to help children (mywabashvalley.com) — Vincennes’ Isaiah 117 House has received a surprise $5,000 grant to support local children removed from unsafe homes. The nonprofit offers a safe, comforting place for kids to stay up to three days, providing baths, meals, clothes, and toys while they await foster or family placement.
4. Leadership transition announced at VU Jasper (suncommercial.com) — Vincennes University has announced a leadership change at its Jasper campus, with Assistant Dean Alli Tempel stepping in as interim dean after Adam Watkins resigns effective June 26. University leaders praise Watkins’ impact on the regional campus and emphasize that VU Jasper is well-positioned for continued growth while a national search aims to fill the role by fall 2026.
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★ Featured events ★
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Medicare Made Easy with Rena Rohrbach →
Knox County Public Library, 502 N 7th St, Vincennes
6:00 pm
Tuesday June 9
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Other local events
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VCSC Board of School Trustees
James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch 1712 S Quail Run, Vincennes, IN 47591, USA
8:00 am -
Laughing with Lincoln. Vincennes 250 event →
The Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy, 20 W Red Skelton Blvd, Vincennes
2:00 pm -
Mastering Home Food Preservation →
The Shircliff Gallery of Art, Harrison St, Vincennes
9:00 am
Monday June 8
Saturday June 13
Tuesday June 23
📣 Vincennes Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Professor Steve
Washington Carnegie Public Library Meeting Room (1st Floor to the Left then immediate Left)
12:00 pm -
Summer Reading Storytime
Washington Carnegie Public Library Youth Department (1st Floor to the Right)
10:40 am -
Adult Summer Reading Program Coffee & Book Discussion: "The Lioness
Washington Carnegie Public Library Meeting Room (1st Floor to the Left then immediate Left)
10:00 am -
Volleyball Camp for Youth
North Knox Intermediate Bruceville, IN 47516
9:00 am -
Adult Summer Reading Program Book Discussion: "The Grand Affair Joh
Washington Carnegie Public Library Meeting Room (1st Floor to the Left then immediate Left)
6:00 pm -
Game Night @ the Library
Washington Carnegie Public Library Adult Services Desk - (2nd floor to the Right
5:00 pm -
The Seeds We Eat: STEM Program
Washington Carnegie Public Library STEM Lab (1st Floor to the Left)
2:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
Monday June 8
Tuesday June 9
Wednesday June 10
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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