Media Advisory: Our VUlnerable Community: Societal Issues and Concerns Community Academy

WHAT: Our VUlnerable Community: Societal Issues and Concerns is presented by the Vincennes University Capstone Community Academy. Vincennes University Homeland Security and Public Safety students will present a community academy on various timely topics affecting communities and keynote speakers will include representatives from FBI Indianapolis and Knox County CASA. VU’s Homeland Security and Public Safety Program Chair Lou Caprino served for nearly 30 years in the FBI. On Tuesday, March 28, 2023, the community academy will focus on drug concerns, juvenile crimes, hate crimes, and other domestic issues and concerns. On Thursday, March 30, 2023, presentations will focus on human trafficking, cyber threats, health hazards, and transportation hazards.

WHEN: Doors open at 5 p.m. (ET) on March 28 and March 30. Presentations begin at 5:30 p.m.
 
WHERE: Vincennes University
Indiana Center for Applied Technology (ICAT), Room 153
1500 N. Chestnut St.
Vincennes, IN 47591
 
NOTE: To schedule an interview with Homeland Security and Public Safety Department Chair Lou Caprino or a VU student, contact Caprino at lcaprino@vinu.edu or 812-888-6830.