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Tuesday, January 14, 2020

* Enrollment Growth – Open Sessions on January 16

Please join us for the kickoff of our Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) Plan. There are two sessions on Thursday, January 16 for all campus members to provide input and engage in dialogue.

Planning for Future Success: Embracing the UE Community and Best Practices of Strategic Enrollment Management
8:30 am - 10:30 am, Eykamp Hall, 253

Enrollment of 3000: Utilizing High Impact Recruitment Practices for Growth
10:45 am - 12:15 pm, Eykamp Hall, 253

See the campus email for more details.

Emily Wilderman
ew159@evansville.edu

 

Upcoming Events

* UE History Alumna Jenna Rice to Present on Animals in Ancient Greek Warfare

UE alumna Jenna Rice ('12), currently a PhD candidate in History at the University of Missouri, Columbia, will present her research on the use of animals - specifically dogs - in ancient Greek and Macedonian warfare today, January 14, at 4:00 in Hyde Hall 14. All are welcome and refreshments will be served!

Jennie Ebeling
je55@evansville.edu

 
* SALT (Service and Leadership) Retreat

This is a retreat from the evening of Friday, January 31st to the afternoon of Saturday, February 1st. It's an overnight trip to St. Meinrad's that's based off of the 99 program with Fr. Mike and many more! Please pray about it and or email Jenny at je46@evansville.edu if you have any questions. Sign up or read more about it.

Kathryn Williams
kw354@evansville.edu

 
* Newman Night

This week, Dr. Jim Ware will be presenting a talk about Life In Christ: The New Creation at Newman House. It will begin at 5pm at Newman House. Following the talk, there will be dinner at 5:45, consisting of chicken tetrazzini with garlic bread, That Good Salad, and confetti cookies. Come hungry for Jesus, food, and good company!

Kathryn Williams
kw354@evansville.edu

 
* This Week in Music (January 13-19)

Patricia H. Snyder Concert Series, January 14
Bobby McFerrin

7:30pm, Old National Events Plaza

The University of Evansville will host musician Bobby McFerrin at the Old National Events Plaza on Tuesday, January 14 at 7:30 p.m. The "Don't Worry, Be Happy" singer will perform with members of the UE Department of Music Choral Program as part of the Patricia H. Snyder Concert and Lecture Series. The concert is free and open to the public.

Aces Instrumental Music Festival, January 19
12pm, Krannert Hall of Art and Music

This free event is open to all high school students wanting to hone their musical skills in a college environment with UE Music Faculty. Students may perform a solo for a panel of experienced judges for an opportunity to win cash awards and UE scholarships. Activities run from 12:00-5:00 pm with registration at 11:30 am in the Krannert Hall lobby.
For additional information, please contact Greg Keith, Music Outreach Director and Adjunct Professor of Music Education at gk7@evansville.edu. Please pre-register at https://forms.gle/kEEMDwGi5FK1VvZdA.

Kristen Strandberg
ks532@evansville.edu

 
* Save the Date: Nerd Wars is Coming on Tuesday, February 25

Nerd Wars is coming! The Honors Program invites you to save the date for this year’s Nerd Wars competition on Tuesday, February 25 at 7:00pm in Eykamp Hall. Teams of students, faculty, administrators, and staff are encouraged to battle it out in this year’s trivia contest for prizes and more importantly, bragging rights. The evening will also feature pizza, popcorn, soda and giveaways.

Mark your calendars and be thinking about gathering your team. Be on the lookout in Acenotes for information about team sign-ups soon!

Jayme Williams
jw504@evansville.edu

 

Info You Should Know

* Writing Center Opens January 27!

UE’s Writing Center, located adjacent to the library and the student success lab and the library, will be open for students to work on their papers with peer tutors starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 27.

Katie Mullins
kd60@evansville.edu

 
* Peer Tutoring, Peer Academic Coaching, and Academic Success Lab for Spring Semester

Peer Tutoring, Peer Academic Coaching, and Academic Success Lab hours start the week of Jan. 20 (begins Tuesday, Jan. 21). Details will be posted on the UE Academic Advising webpage and MyUE. Questions? Contact Academic Advising at 812-488-2610, email at academicadvising@evansville.edu, or drop by the office in Clifford Library Building, room 264.

Cherie Leonhardt
cl29@evansville.edu

 
* At The Solution Station This Week: Schedule Shortcomings? Registration Re-Do?

Does your spring semester schedule need some help? Don't wait for it to get better - take action! Waitlisted? Time conflicts? Part-time? Need to make a new plan? Need to change your major? Confused about what you should do next? Come to the Solution Station table in Ridgway!

The Office of the Registrar and Academic Advising will be on hand to help you.

Monday: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m and 4:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m
Tuesday: 11:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m and 4:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m
Wednesday: 11:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m
Thursday: 11:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m
Friday: 11:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m

Chad Hart
ch299@evansville.edu

 
* Spring Meal Plan Changes

Students can adjust meal plans for the Spring semester until Friday, January 17, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Adjust your meal plan online. Changes will be reflected the next business day.

Brian Conner
bc32@evansville.edu

 
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