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Friday, January 6, 2023

* Purple Patrollers Needed!!

Purple Patrol will return for the Spring 2023 semester, and we need employees to sign up and volunteer! The first Purple Patrol of the semester will be Friday, January 13.

To sign up for Purple Patrol, visit SignUpGenius and enter your information (please mention the team/department you're signing up). We ask that you sign up for one slot only (for now) so all our departments and offices have a chance to help! If several spots are still unfilled, we welcome multiple signups.

If you have any questions, please contact Julie Beer at jb855.

Submitted by Julie Beer / jb855@evansville.edu
 

Upcoming Events

* 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Daring to Dream: The Radical Imagination of a Liberated Other America
The University of Evansville invites everyone to take part in celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 16, 2023.

Activities and events throughout the day will commemorate King’s passionate pursuit of social justice and the work that remains today. Please see the full schedule below or visit the 2023 MLK Day of Service webpage.

54 Miles to Social Change - now through January 16, 2023

During the Civil Rights March of 1965, activists gathered in Selma, Alabama, to complete a 54-mile trek to the state capital in Montgomery. In recognition of this historical event, UE invites everyone to participate in 54 Miles to Social Change, a virtual march that raises awareness for social injustice in the United States.

Participants can complete the first 53 miles by walking, running, biking, or even swimming. You may register individually or in teams, and participants can also purchase a T-shirt to celebrate the march. At 11:15 a.m. on the MLK Day of Service, we will complete the 54th mile together.

All proceeds will go directly towards Journey to Justice Scholarships for students expressing a financial need. To donate, visit UE Alumni Online.

Faith-Based Service – 9:00 a.m.
The MLK Day of Service will begin with a faith-based service in Neu Chapel.

Rally – 10:30 a.m.
We will hold a rally in Meeks Family Fieldhouse, located inside Carson Center. The rally will recap the significance of a day on, not off, and include remarks from Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz, president of UE; and Rob Shelby, PhD, vice president for talent & community and chief inclusion & equity officer.

Symbolic March – 11:15 a.m.
After the rally, UE invites everyone to complete the 54th Mile to Social Change together. The march will begin at Meeks Family Fieldhouse and along nearby streets before returning to campus at Ridgway University Center. Public Safety will have streets blocked off to safely complete the march, which should conclude by 11:45 a.m.

MLK Day of Service Luncheon and Lectureship – 12:00 p.m.
Held in Eykamp Hall on the second floor of Ridgway University Center, the MLK Day of Service Luncheon will be an opportunity for community members to join together in fellowship. The time will be filled with performances, student speakers, award presentations, and our featured keynote speaker.

Each year, the Martin Luther King Lectureship is made possible by the generous support of William G. and Rose M. Mays. The 2023 lectureship will feature keynote speaker Chris Emdin.

Chris Emdin is the Robert A. Naslund Endowed Chair in Curriculum Theory and Professor of Education at the University of Southern California. There, he also serves as Director of Youth Engagement and Community Partnerships at the USC Race and Equity Center. He is the creator of the #HipHopEd social media movement, and he is the author of numerous award-winning works. He was recently named one of the 27 people bridging divides in the United States by TIME, and he has been named to Root 100’s list of most influential African Americans.

During the luncheon, the 2023 Mays Legacy Award and the 2023 Rising Star Service Award will also be presented.

Tickets and table sponsorships for the 2023 MLK Day of Service Luncheon can be purchased until Sunday, January 8, 2023.

Community Service Projects – 2:00 p.m.
Four community service projects will run concurrently in Carson Center. Participants will have the ability to participate in a project of their choosing upon arrival. All service projects will go towards benefiting the following local organizations: United Caring Shelter, Youth First, and House of Bread and Peace.

Local Leaders Panel Discussion – 3:30 p.m.
Held in Shanklin Theatre, this panel will bring together dynamic individuals from across Evansville to discuss their roles as changemakers and how we, as a community, can support the next generation in the continued pursuit of ‘a Liberated Other America’. This panel will be moderated by Dr. J.C. Campbell. Dr. Campbell is the senior pastor at Greater Hope Church and vice president and chief diversity officer at Oakland City University.

Panelists include:

Alex Burton
Courtney Johnson
Melissa Morehead-Moore
Arlinda Payne
DeAndre Wilson

Lead Forward Lecture – 4:30 p.m.
The 2023 MLK Day of Service will culminate in a final Lead Forward Lecture. This final discussion will amplify the messages and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and encourage all community members to ‘Lead Forward’ with what was learned throughout the day. This final Lead Forward Lecture will be provided by UE Men’s Basketball Coach David Ragland.

Reception – 5:30 p.m.
Participants are invited for a reception following the final lecture, hosted in the Toyota Lounge outside of Shanklin Theatre in Hyde Hall. The reception will include light refreshments.

Submitted by Julie Beer / jb855@evansville.edu
 

Changemaker Corner

* Volunteers needed for High School Changemaker Challenge

We are looking for volunteers for UE's 9th High School Changemaker Challenge on Tuesday, January 24.  Available shifts at this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4BA8A822A1FF2-changemaker.

Volunteers guide participating students around campus, score Challenge entries, sit at the information desk, and support the judges. All day volunteers are welcome (8am - 5pm), but shift workers are more than welcome as well! You can learn more about the Challenge at www.evansville.edu/cc-hs, or text Erin Lewis at 812-449-1044 with questions. We hope you can join for this inspirational day!

Submitted by Andrew Carter ac116@evansville.edu
 

Info You Should Know

* Aces Pep Band - Spring 2023

Join the Aces Pep Band this semester. Aces Pep Band will rehearse Monday, January 9 and Tuesday, January 10 in Krannert Fine Arts, room 110, 4:00-4:50p. Instruments and music are available and you will be issued a Aces Pep Band shirt for the games. No preregistration required. Hope to see you Monday and Tuesday, January 9 and 10.

For more information contact Dr. Kenneth Steinsultz (ks306)

Submitted by Kenneth Steinsultz ks306@evansville.edu
 
* Carson East Entry Repairs

Beginning 1/4/23 repairs will be made to the east entry to Carson Center. That entry/exit will be inaccessible during this work. Work is anticipated to be complete by the close of business on Friday, 1/06/2023.

Submitted by Bob Dale bd22@evansville.edu
 
* 54 Miles to Social Change: Join Today!

During the Civil Rights March of 1965, activists gathered in Selma, Alabama, to complete a 54-mile trek to the state capital in Montgomery. In recognition of this historical event, UE invites everyone to participate in 54 Miles to Social Change, a virtual march that raises awareness for social injustice in the United States.

Sign up here!

54 Miles to Social Change is happening now through January 16, 2023. Participants can complete the first 53 miles by walking, running, biking, or even swimming. You may register individually or in teams, and participants can also purchase a T-shirt to celebrate the march. At 11:15 a.m. on the MLK Day of Service, we will complete the 54th mile together.

All proceeds will go directly towards Journey to Justice Scholarships for students expressing a financial need. To donate, visit UE Alumni Online.

Submitted by Julie Beer / jb855@evansville.edu
 

Athletics

* Feit pours-in 18 points as Aces run past Beacons

Behind an efficient offense and a stifling defense, the University of Evansville women's basketball team earned a 57-45 road win in Missouri Valley Conference action on Thursday evening in Valparaiso, Ind.

Bouncing back from an injury that limited her last weekend, senior guard/forward Abby Feit turned in a vintage performance, scoring 18 points on 8-of-11 shooting and grabbing nine boards to power the Aces. Fifth-year guard Myia Clark notched her third-straight game in double-figures with 11 points on the night, while redshirt junior Barbora Tomancova pulled-down 10 boards and added eight points. In all, seven Aces scored four-or-more points in the Evansville win. For the Beacons, Ali Saunders led the way, scoring a team-best 14 points off the bench.

A quick 7-2 spurt from Valpo to open the contest earned an early lead for the home side, but Evansville quickly responded. The first quarter was marked by consistent offense for both teams with the Aces answering nearly every Beacon basket through much of the quarter. Trailing 15-11 with exactly three minutes left in the opening period, Evansville went on a 7-2 run to grab the lead, an advantage the Aces would not relinquish.

Evansville continued its run to begin the second quarter, scoring the first four points of the frame on a pair of layups by Feit to grow its lead to five. The offenses of both sides struggled to get their footing in the second period with the Aces shooting 29% (4-14) and the Beacons hitting just one field-goal (1-for-8) as Evansville's lead sat at seven at 26-19 at the break.

It was another string of Aces points that lifted UE's lead in double-digits to open the second half as Evansville sprinted out of halftime with an 8-2 run. Buckets from A'Niah Griffin, Tomancova, Clark, and Feit allowed the Aces to take a 34-21 before the midway point of the third quarter. Valparaiso would get a pair of shots to fall in the final three minutes of the quarter to take the Beacons within nine going into the final 10 minutes of action.

Emphasized as a point of focus by head coach Robyn Scherr-Wells following last weekend's contests, Evansville demonstrated its ability to hold an opponent at bay in the fourth. The Beacons got as close as eight in the final frame, but could draw no closer as Evansville's efficient offense provided and answer for every Beacon bucket as the Aces earned the 57-45 win.

The Aces continue their northern road swing with a trip to take on UIC at 2 PM (CT) on Saturday afternoon in Chicago, Ill.

Submitted by Athletics
 

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