Please join us for the Student Organization Fair on Thursday, September 1 at 5:30 - 7:00 pm. Location : Outside Ridgway University Center and Memorial Plaza. It is a great chance to find out about student organizations, make friends, get involved, and try something new.

“Summer Eclipse” by Timothy Dorsey”

The University of Evansville is excited to begin the academic year with Abstracts, Music and Nature: A Glimpse Into The Art of Rev. Tim Dorsey in the newly renovated Krannert Gallery September 6 – October 22.

Dorsey is an Evansville native and resident. He is a life-long, primarily self-taught, artist whose abstract paintings are inspired by music and nature.

A public reception for the artist will be hosted in the Krannert Gallery, located in the Krannert Hall of Art & Music, on Thursday, September 15 at 6:30pm.

Krannert Gallery Hours are Monday through Saturday 8am – 8pm and Sunday noon – 8pm.

This exhibit is part of the “Emerging Contemporary Artist Lecture Series” sponsored by the Efroymson Family Fund and the UE Department of Art. For information, contact the UE Dept of Art, 812-488-2043 or art@evansville.edu.

Join us on Tuesday, September 13 from 1pm-3pm in Eykamp Hall for the opportunity to meet with dozens of employers in the Engineering, Business, and Technology fields. Don't miss the chance to meet regional employers, network in your field, and get information on internships and job openings. Look in Handshake to see a list of all employers planning to be in attendance. This year's sponsors include: Berry, BWXT, Keller Schroeder, Penske, Republic Finance, and Traylor Brothers.

Preregister for this event in Handshake!! Preregistering will save you time at check in.

Come enjoy the night with us on August 31st from 5:30 pm - 8 pm. We will be located in the sitting area in front of Chick-Fil-A. We'll have card games, board games, snacks, and more. Bring a friend! Can't wait to see you there!

UE roundnet club is hosting a spikeball tournament September 10th at 10 am on the intramural fields! All skill levels are welcome, and we are happy to teach first time players! Find a partner and we will see you there. If you want to play and need help finding a partner, email me at ev46@evansville.edu. We are looking forward to seeing who the best spikeball players on campus are! Top three teams will win prizes!

AceBuddies, a group fitness program for individuals with disabilities that is operated by Doctor of Physical Therapy students, will host AceBuddies Zoo Day on Saturday, September 24, at Mesker Park Zoo. The event will be held from 9:00 a.m. until noon and is open to 50 individuals on a first come, first served basis. To register, please visit evansville.edu/ZooDay. 

During the event, participants will travel to various animal exhibits where they will then complete an exercise or activity based on the animal. Each participant will be paired with one DPT student who will assist with each exercise. Participants can bring one guardian with them to Zoo Day, who will follow the group throughout the event.

The registration deadline is September 10, so parents or guardians are encouraged to sign up soon at evansville.edu/ZooDay. The event is generously sponsored by the Mattingly Foundation. 

If you’ve ever wondered what it was like to work as an underwater archaeologist? Join Dr. Emily Stammitti, British Faculty Member and MA Programme Director at Harlaxton College. She is a British- American underwater archaeologist and community activist, as she explores the discovery of an underwater castle in Scotland and the treasures it revealed.

September 8, 2022
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
COST: Free Via Zoom
Learn more an register at: https://www.evansville.edu/lostcastle/index.cfm

The 2022-2023 UE Planner books are HERE! Keep track of your assignments, important to-do list items, and organize your busy social and personal life with this FREE tool. The UE Planner book also includes a student resource guide and pre-printed university deadlines and event dates.

Do you need more time? More organization? The UE Planner is the solution you're looking for!

Get your FREE planner at the Solution Station table in Ridgway at one these times:

• Wednesday, August 31 – 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
• Thursday, September 1 – 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
• Friday, September 2 – 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Or stop by Academic Services (Olmsted 116) and just ask for one!

Submitted by Chad Hart / ch299@evansville.edu / retention@evansville.edu

The Writing Center is hiring consultants for the fall semester. Faculty can recommend students, or students can contact the Writing Center director at kg76@evansville.edu. Writing Consultants work directly with students to improve overall student writing. Training is provided.

The Honors Program is excited to welcome 75 new freshmen and 3 transfer students to the program this fall. On Sunday, August 28, these students took part in the annual honors retreat at Audubon State Park. While at Audubon, the students completed a team-building challenge course, brainstormed ChangeLab ideas, and played a mini-version of the Nerd Wars trivia competition.

Students also participated in a book discussion of this year’s honors common read, Under The Skin by Linda Villarosa. Special thanks to the faculty who shared their expertise during the discussion – Dr. Dan Byrne, Dr. Su Jin Jeong, Dr. Julie Merkle, and Dr. Valerie Stein. The Honors Program invites the campus community to join in reading the book in advance of other events taking place this semester, including a campus visit and presentation by the author on October 24. Copies of the book are on reserve in the library.

Please join us on Monday, September 12 at 4:00pm in Krannert 110 for an informational meeting for the new Aces Pep Band. September 12 is an organizational meeting. Regular rehearsals will be Mondays 4:00-5:00pm. We can provide you an instrument. Members will also get some cool Aces-wear.

Join us on September 12 for some fun and snacks as we get organized for the upcoming season. For more information, contact Dr. Kenneth Steinsultz, ks306@evansville.edu

Go Aces!

The Office of Alumni and Engagement is currently looking to hire 5 student workers for the upcoming school year.
Student workers are a part of the Alumni and Engagement team, freely sharing new ideas, holding themselves accountable for their work, and preparing themselves for a real-world work experience. The department of University Advancement has dedicated itself to aiding the student to reach this goal. Student duties include typing, filing, copying, organizing, preparing mailings, maintaining the alumni database with regards to email addresses, telephone number, and event attendance. Student-workers may be asked to write class notes for the UE Magazine, answer phones, and prepare name tags, labels, table tents, and supplies for events. Student-workers may also attend and work at alumni events.
Applications can be downloaded from WebAdvisor. Completed applications and availability can be emailed to alumni@evansville.edu.

The Office of Advancement Services is currently looking to hire 2 student workers for the upcoming school year.
Student workers are a part of the University Advancement team, freely sharing new ideas, holding themselves accountable for their work, and preparing themselves for a real-world work experience. The department of University Advancement has dedicated itself to aiding the student in reaching this goal. Student duties include typing, filing, copying, organizing, preparing mailings, and maintaining the alumni database with regards to email addresses, telephone number, and event attendance. Student-workers may be asked to write class notes for the UE Magazine, answer phones, and prepare name tags, labels, table tents, and supplies for events.
Applications can be downloaded from WebAdvisor. Completed applications and availability can be emailed to lw274@evansville.edu.

Students can adjust meal plans for the Fall semester until Friday, September 2, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.

Adjust your meal plan online

Interested in doing a work study for the Men’s Basketball Team?! Job description and pay will all be on the website. Please follow the directions below to sign up and be a member of the Aces!

https://www.evansville.edu/student-financial-services/student-employment.cfm

Scroll down to “Applying for Student Employment” and Click “WebAdvisor”

Login using your UE username and password

Click “Students” on the right-hand side

Under “Student Employment” click “Student Employment Positions Listing”

Click “Men’s Basketball Student Manager”

Click “Submit”

Purple Patrol is once again returning this fall! We now need your help filling up the 15 Fridays throughout the semester!

You can sign up for Purple Patrol through SignUpGenius. Join your coworkers, department, or team and volunteer for the Friday of your choosing. Please sign up for one week only so everyone has a chance to participate. Those who sign up will travel around campus on Fridays (preferably morning or lunchtime) and hand out giveaways to Aces showing their purple pride! 

If you have questions, please contact Julie Beer, university relations coordinator, at jb855@evansville.edu.

The Spring 2022 Deans' List is currently on display at the library. Congratulations!

Senior Biology Major, Elyse Talley, presented research entitled “Diet mixing has a limited benefit for the generalist holoparasite, Cuscuta gronovii” at the joint meetings of the Ecological Society of America and the Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution in Montreal, Canada. This research was a collaborative project with Dr. Cris G. Hochwender, Dr. E. Ann Powell and two UE graduates—Caitlin Caldwell & Darcie Smith.

A native plant parasite in SW Indiana, Cuscuta gronovii feeds on a range of native plants, including multiple species found in UE’s native plant garden (NPG). This research project took place in the experimental area of the NPG. UE’s NPG provides a venue where over 100 species of native flowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees can be viewed. This native plant diversity has great value for several reasons, including support for native insects (including insect herbivores and pollinators). Elyse has extended her research to examine the bee and butterfly species associated with the native plant diversity found in the NPG. Next spring, Elyse will use her research experiences to lead an educational outreach experience via a changelab class—People for Pollinators. If you are interested in her changelab, in UE’s NPG, or in ecological restoration, please contact Dr. Cris Hochwender (ch81@evansville.edu) or Elyse Talley (et128@evansville.edu).

If you are hoping to spend the Spring 2023 semester at Harlaxton, make sure you have your application complete and get your deposit paid! You can find the course descriptions and application here: https://harlaxton.evansville.edu/accepted/semester.cfm, and deposits are due to Student Financial Services by Monday, September 12. Feel free to email the Harlaxton team at harlaxton@evansville.edu or come by the office in Ridgway 220 (just past student engagement) with questions!

Squaring off for the first time as Division I opponents, the University of Evansville volleyball team took down the University of Southern Indiana by a 3-0 final on Tuesday night inside Meeks Family Fieldhouse.

It was a complete team performance with the Purple Aces hitting .409 while holding the Screaming Eagles to .236.  One day after being named the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week for the fourth time in her career, Alondra Vazquez led all players with 13 kills.  Giulia Cardona picked up 12 while Melanie Feliciano had 11.  Kora Ruff had 38 assists and two kills while picking up nine digs.  Feliciano led both squads with 10 digs. 

Set 1 – UE 25, USI 23
It was a big start for the Aces, who jumped out to a 4-0 lead with Alondra Vazquez recording a pair of kills.  UE continued to hold the lead, going up 12-7 on another Vazquez kill.  At that point, the Screaming Eagles made a run, scoring seven in a row to take their first lead of the night at 14-12.  USI extended the lead to 18-15 before Evansville rallied back.

Kills from Madisyn Steele and Melanie Feliciano knotted the score at 18-18 before Vazquez put the Aces on top at 22-21.  The Screaming Eagles continued to fight back, tying it back up at 23-23 before Kate Tsironis and Feliciano picked up the final two kills to give UE a 1-0 match lead.

Set 2 – UE 25, USI 18
Both teams held early advantages in game two before Evansville turned a 5-5 tie into an 8-5 lead.  The run was completed by the second kill of the set from Kora Ruff.  It was Ruff coming through later, adding a service ace that padded the lead at 13-7.

From that point on, UE kept the pressure on and did not let the Screaming Eagles within four points as the Aces finished the set with a 25-18 decision.  Laura Ruiz recorded a late service ace before Feliciano finished the set with a kill.

Set 3 – UE 25, USI 16
Using the momentum from the opening two frames, the Purple Aces put it all together to clinch the sweep.  It was the Screaming Eagles who had the early success, taking a 5-3 edge.  Feliciano came through with a service ace to give UE its first lead of the set at 8-7.  USI refused to go away quietly as they knotted it up at 10-10.

That is when reigning MVC Freshman of the Year Giulia Cardona took over.  Picking up three quick kills, Cardona helped UE score six in a row.  From there, the Aces put it in cruise control, coasting to the 25-16 win with Hannah Watkins picking up the clinching point to give UE its second-consecutive 3-0 sweep.

This weekend, the Aces are back on the road, heading to the Golden Eagle Invitational.  Hosted by Tennessee Tech, the Aces will also face Northwestern and Western Carolina.