The CDC says a close contact is someone who was within six feet for at least 15 minutes, masked or unmasked, 48 hours prior to the onset of symptoms by the positive person.

Only those who meet the criteria for a “close contact” are required to quarantine. The contact tracer, after interviewing potential close contacts identified by the positive person, will determine if quarantine is necessary.

The first step if you think you have been exposed or have COVID-19 is to complete the self-reporting form at https://uesurvey.evansville.edu/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=9lL166m6#. When you complete this online form this will notify the Dean of Student and contact tracing process.

Take the online campus check-in health screening before each time you come to campus or if living in residence halls every day. You can find information about #CampusClear on the website at https://www.evansville.edu/coronavirus/campusclear.cfm.

If you are feeling ill and don't know what to do, please visit the Coronavirus section of the website at If you are sick.

Due to the increased risk of COVID-19 inherent in these activities, the University recommends that activities during which individuals might raise their voice (i.e., singing and chanting) should be performed outside with the following guidelines:

• Maintain social distance of a minimum of 6 feet with a recommendation of 8 feet.
• Wear masks or face coverings.
• Limit group size to a maximum of 40 people in accordance with our current event guidelines.

If an event must be moved inside due to inclement weather, the following guidelines must be observed:

• Maintain social distancing of a minimum of 10 feet.
• Wear masks or face coverings.
• Room occupancy is limited by the required 10 feet of social distancing guideline.
• Singing and chanting should only take place at the end of an event or service and should not last longer than 30 minutes.

Join SAB in celebrating Spirit Week with a banner competition! Your organization can get creative and design a Spirit Week banner. Banners will be hung off the Ridgway balcony for display beginning Monday, September 21. Banners must be white and the size of a twin sized bed sheet. Organizations must maintain social distancing guidelines while creating the banner and all persons participating must wear a mask. Please contact cb380 if your organization is interested or you have any questions.

Kick off the year right with the UE Venturing Crew at our annual canoe trip and cookout at Blue Grass Fishing and Wildlife Area this Sunday, September 20th! We will be canoeing, kayaking, swimming, playing games and eating lots of food! We'll leave campus ~9:30 and return ~2 in the afternoon.

The event is FREE! and includes food, gear, and transportation. All participants need to be a Venturing Crew member. That means you must complete a registration form and pay your annual dues ($25).

Sign up on UEngage or email hd94 for more information. Follow the UE Venturing Crew 365 Facebook page for updates and details.

If you have any Frisbees, footballs, etc… bring them!

Come and get all the details about this trip and everything else coming up this semester at our Open House on Tuesday night!

See you soon!
UE Venturing Crew 365

Earlier this summer, our 2020 Commencement was rescheduled from May 9 to September 19 in hopes of celebrating our graduates in-person at the Ford Center. However, due to ongoing health and safety guidelines at the local, state, and federal levels, we made the difficult decision to postpone Commencement until May 2021.

However, we still want to celebrate our Class of 2020! We invite our UE community, as well as our graduates’ friends and family members, to partake in a virtual celebration coming up next Friday, September 18. After 2PM, you can find a series of videos on the Commencement Corner webpage that recognize our graduates and their achievements. This includes the message to the graduating class, Outstanding Senior Award, keynote address, and more.

We also encourage you to visit the Commencement Corner for the announcement of our Eykamp Prize and Outstanding Teacher recipients. This announcement has been under wraps for several months, so we are excited to give congratulatory remarks to these individuals!

While the Commencement Corner will go live at 2PM, the webpage and series of videos will continue to be available for a later viewing at your convenience. 

Kick off the year right with the UE Venturing Crew at our annual canoe trip and cookout at Blue Grass Fishing and Wildlife Area this Sunday, September 20th! We will be canoeing, kayaking, swimming, playing games and eating lots of food! We'll leave campus ~9:30 and return ~2 in the afternoon.

The event is FREE! and includes food, gear, and transportation. All participants need to be a Venturing Crew member. That means you must complete a registration form and pay your annual dues ($25).

Sign up on UEngage or email hd94 for more information. Follow the UE Venturing Crew 365 Facebook page for updates and details.

If you have any Frisbees, footballs, etc… bring them!

Come and get all the details about this trip and everything else coming up this semester at our Open House on Tuesday night!

See you soon!
UE Venturing Crew 365

Please note the clarification made on page four of the Time Entry Online instructions in WebAdvisor for non-exempt hourly staff and administrators who complete a timecard.

The UE TimeOnline system will automatically calculate the amount of overtime you are eligible for based on the hours worked that are entered. Therefore, enter your total hours worked per day and UE TimeOnline will calculate your overtime entitlement. Overtime will not be calculated within the same week that holiday, sick or vacation hours are entered, unless the employee works more than 40 hours during that week, per FSLA guidelines.

The Office of Public Safety is reminding pedestrians to use caution when crossing Walnut St. between Rotherwood and Weinbach. Although the improvement project is not complete, vehicle traffic is allowed to travel through the construction zone. Pedestrians should never assume vehicles will stop to allow them to cross. You should always look both ways before crossing to ensure your safety.

The Office of Public Safety, in partnership with the Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, will host a Campus Community Listening Session on September 17th. The session will take place in Eykamp Hall (251-255) from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm. This listening session will be the building block on which better communications and improved Public Safety services will be built upon.

Attendees will be invited to share their thoughts on campus safety and how they feel the Office of Public Safety can meet the needs of the campus community, specifically the student population. This session will be hosted by Jason Cullum, Public Safety Chief, and Dr. Rob Shelby, Chief Diversity Officer.

In accordance with COVID-19 protocols, attendance will be limited to 50 people and mask will be required.

Nursing students want to hear how you felt over this pandemic.

Please take our community project survey regarding mental health. It will only take a few minutes.

Mea Adams
ma368@evansville.edu

The University of Evansville has been named the #4 Best College in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges Rankings for 2021. UE climbed two spots on the list from the previous year and has appeared in the top 10 for over a decade. 

The Best Colleges Rankings is published annually by U.S. News & World Report and recognizes public and private higher education institutions across the nation. The list is compiled by analyzing college data, including student retention, graduation rates, class sizes, acceptance rates, and more.

“The recognition we have received is a true testament to the quality of education at UE and a tribute to our outstanding and dedicated faculty,” said president Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz. “We are committed to providing a transformative higher education experience and a foundation that prepares each student for a changing world.” 

The complete ranking of the Best Colleges in the Midwest can be found at usnews.com/colleges. In the comprehensive report, UE was also recognized for its business programs, engineering programs, school value, veteran support, and international student representation.

The Schroeder School of Business was ranked among the overall best business undergraduate programs in the country. The Business School was ranked #8 among small private universities. The rankings were based solely on the judgments of deans and senior faculty members at peer institutions.

The College of Engineering and Computer Science at UE was also recognized for its quality, as it was named among the top 200 undergraduate engineering programs. The Engineering program was ranked #21 among small private universities. UE offers specialties in civil, computer, electric, and mechanical engineering.

UE was also ranked the #8 Best Value School in the Midwest. To determine which colleges and universities offer the best value for students, U.S. News & World Report factored academic quality and cost after accounting for total expenses and financial aid.

Climbing three spots from last year’s report, the University was also recognized as the #2 Best College for Veterans in the Midwest. UE is not only an affordable option for veterans but also provides a variety of supportive services, including academic advising, tutoring, and career development.

UE is committed to international representation on campus, as it provides personal and professional benefits. Once again, the University was named a Top Midwest School for International Students. For the 2019-20 academic year, 11 percent of the student population was composed of international students.

“The University’s rise up the national rankings, especially in the category of academic reputation, confirms what our students have always known: the University of Evansville is deeply committed to excellence in all aspects of education,” said Michael Austin, executive vice president for academic affairs and provost.