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Friday, January 27, 2023

* W-2s Have Been Processed

2022 W-2s Are Ready

W-2 forms have been processed for all employees and student workers. If you have provided consent for electronic W-2s, you can view/print your W-2 now. Simply log into Self-Service https://selfservice.evansville.edu and go to “Tax Information”. Click the option “W-2 Information” and then click on “2022 W-2 Statement”.

W-2s will be mailed for those employees and student workers who did not provide their consent to electronic W-2s.

If you have any questions, please contact Dawn Bury at ext. 2159 or db287@evansville.edu

Submitted by Dawn Bury db287@evansville.edu
 
* 1098-Ts Have Been Processed

1098-T forms have been processed for students. By providing consent for electronic 1098-T, you can view/print your 1098-T now.

Simply log into Self-Service, and go to Tax Information. Click the option, 1098 Information.

1098-Ts will be mailed to those students who do not provide their consent to electronic 1098-Ts.

View the 1098-T webpage for more information about how to use this informational tax document.

Submitted by Amy Sowders as560@evansville.edu
 

Upcoming Events

* Nerd Wars Returns! Register Your Team Today

Team sign-ups are now open for this year’s Nerd Wars trivia competition, scheduled for Tuesday, March 14 at 7:00pm in Eykamp Hall. The Honors Program invites you to form your team of five competitors to battle in a competition of wits for prizes and bragging rights. Teams of students, faculty, administrators, and staff are welcome to register.

Both spectators and competitors can enjoy pizza and snacks at the event, as well as the chance to receive giveaway prizes!

Register online now at this link: https://forms.gle/H8WVXxJYznPFSsTH8

Registration is free for the event. Those who are unable to compose a team of five may still register and will be matched to form a team. The registration deadline is Friday, February 17.

Please contact Hannah at ht80 with any questions.

Submitted by Jayme Williams jw504@evansville.edu
 
* Take 6 Concert: Free and Open to the Public!

The Patricia H. Snyder Concert and Lecture Series was created in 1997 and, to this day, continues to bring nationally-renowned performers and speakers to the Evansville. Events are free and open to both the campus community and public.

The Snyder Concert and Lecture Series Committee presents: Take 6. The six-member vocal group will perform on Friday, February 17, at 7:30 p.m. The concert will take place at the Victory Theatre at 600 Main Street in downtown Evansville.

Group picture of Take 6

Take 6 is comprised of members Claude McKnight, Mark Kibble, Joel Kibble, Dave Thomas, Alvin Chea, and Khristian Dentley. The world-renowned group formed in 1980 and has since received 10 Grammy awards, 10 Dove awards, and a Soul Train Award. They are the most awarded a capella group in history.

No tickets necessary! Seating will be a first-come, first-served basis.

Submitted by Julie Beer / jb855@evansville.edu
 
* Spring Tutoring is Here

Peer Group Tutoring is now available for Spring 2023!

Please review the full schedule on our webpage: https://www.evansville.edu/advising/academic-peer-tutoring.cfm.

Peer tutoring is a free service managed by Academic Services that is open to all current UE students. This is a great resource for if you have questions, want to refresh yourself on information, or even if you need a space that will help you focus on studying and other work. Whether you only have time to stop by for a few minutes or you need to attend the full session time, you are welcome to stop by.

If you have any questions in regards to tutoring, please direct them to Laci Rowe at lr152@evansville.edu / 812-488-5170 or by stopping into Academic Services (Olmsted 116)!

Submitted by Laci Rowe lr152@evansville.edu
 
* Friday Night Live w/ Pastor JC

Please join Greater Hope Church this Friday at 6 p.m. for their Friday Night Live with Pastor JC in SOBA 162. This event is open to students, faculty, and staff!

Submitted by Rachel Roscoe rr209@evansville.edu
 
* CBE Speaker Series: A Celebration of Engineer's Week with Paul Jones

University of Evansville - College of Business & Engineering Speaker Series
A Celebration of Engineers Week!
Paul W. Jones ’71

February 21, 2023
Lunch & Learn
12:20-1:15 p.m.
Lunch served at 12:20 p.m.; Speaker Begins at 12:30 p.m.

Schroeder Building, Room 170

Making the Most of Your College and Career: Advice from an Engineer and CEO

Join us as we welcome engineering alumnus Paul W. Jones to hear his personal journey and lessons learned along the path from engineer to CEO.

Both in person and zoom options will be provided. If you register to attend the event via zoom, the link will be provided to you 24 hours prior to the event. Please be sure to check your spam folder. If you do not receive the information, please contact Nick Bragin at nb197@evansville.edu

Register for this event.

Submitted by Nick Bragin nb197@evansville.edu
 
* Sigma Alpha Iota Recruitment Week

Sigma Alpha Iota, or SAI, is a music business fraternity that’s mission is to encourage, nurture and support the art of music.
If you are interested in music, have taken a music credit at UE, or just want to make new friends, come by our informal recruitment this week!
*** Tuesday January 24 8:30PM in Krannert 142
*** Wednesday January 25 8:30PM in Krannert 142
*** Friday January 27 9:00PM in Krannert 142
*** Saturday January 28 1:00PM in Krannert 142
Our chapter is a fun and low commitment way to meet new people at UE, create lasting friendships, and make connections to help you in the future.
Please email ae162 (Allison) or ef140 (Emma) with any questions!!

Submitted by Allison Enchelmayer ae162@evansville.edu
 
* Student Showcase Exhibition

The STUDENT SHOWCASE 2023 exhibit in the Krannert Gallery includes Drawings, Designs, Paintings, and Ceramics which exemplify many of the concepts and techniques covered in specific Art courses. The Instructors/Professors selected the Art for this show as stellar examples of work completed in UE Art courses during the 1st Semester. The exhibit runs January 17 - February 18.

Also, in this exhibit is ART BY TESSA CHANLEY, class of 2024. Tessa received the Class of 2024 Outstanding Freshman Art Student Award. As part of this annual honor, the recipient is spotlighted in his/her Junior year, in the Student Showcase Exhibit.

Submitted by Carol McCraney cm177@evansville.edu
 

Info You Should Know

* Bundle Office Depot Orders to $25 or more

Recently Office Depot has began to charge UE customers $5.95 for orders under $25. We have reached out to them to determine why this is happening.

In the interim, to avoid the $5.95 additional fee, please bundle your orders to $25 or more.

Submitted by Kim Winsett kw83@evansville.edu
 
* The Student Success Lab is OPEN

Do you need more support this semester? Want help to be a better time manager, study more effectively, prepare for tests and handle test anxiety, be more organized and/or develop better school-life balance? The Academic Coaches in the Success Lab can help!

To see our In-Person and Virtual drop-in hours visit, https://www.evansville.edu/advising/academic-success-lab.cfm

In-Person hours are held in Clifford library (between Olmsted Hall and Koch).

Questions? Email Academic Services at academicservices@evansville.edu

Submitted by Jade S Shelby js818@evansville.edu
 
* Eykamp Prize: Call for Nominations

The Eykamp Prize was established by Richard and Rita Eykamp in 2015 to honor Faculty Achievement at the University of Evansville. Recipients of the prize will receive a one-time award of $10,000 in recognition of extraordinary contributions to the University of Evansville as University Citizens. Examples of such contributions include deep and successful involvement in recruiting students; expanding the number, scope, and competitiveness of grant funding for their department; bringing positive public awareness to the University through scholarship, knowledge, and understanding of their discipline.

Nominations for the Eykamp Prize may come from any member of the University of Evansville community. Nominees should be tenured or tenure-track faculty members at the University of Evansville who have not received the award in the previous five years. Nominations can be submitted in writing or via e-mail to Michael Austin, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost, at ma352@evansville.edu by March 10, 2023. Nominations should include the name of the faculty member and a brief statement of the reasons that he or she is being nominated.

Recipients of the Eykamp Prize will be selected by an Award Committee, appointed by the EVPAA/Provost that includes members of the faculty, staff, administrators, and a member of the Board of Trustees. The award will be announced and presented at the May Commencement Ceremony.

Recipients in the previous five years: 2018 – Dr. David Dwyer; 2019 – Dr. Kristy Miller; 2020 – Dr. Jerrilee LaMar; 2021 – Dr. Joyce Stamm; 2022 – Dr. Mari Plikuhn.

Submitted by Paula Heldt ph28@evansville.edu
 
* Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship

On March 23, 2018, the President signed Public Law 115-141, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, which included an amendment to Section 473(b) of the Higher Education Act, authorizing the Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship.

Under this scholarship, a Pell-eligible student whose parent or guardian died in the line of duty while performing as a public safety officer is eligible to receive a maximum Pell Grant for the award year for which the determination of eligibility is made.

Eligibility:
• Student must be Pell-eligible and have a Pell-eligible EFC
• Student must be less than 24 years of age or enrolled at an institution of higher education at the time of his or her parent’s or guardian’s death
• For purposes of the Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship, a public safety officer is:
o As defined in section 1204 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3796b); or
o A firefighter or police officer, defined as an individual who is serving in accordance with State or local law as an officially recognized or designated member of a legally organized public safety agency and provides scene security or directs traffic in response to any fire drill, fire call, or other fire, rescue, or police emergency, or at a planned special event.

If you believe you are eligible for this, please contact the Office of Student Financial Services.

Submitted by Amy Sowders as560@evansville.edu
 
* Volunteers needed for MATHCOUNTS

MATHCOUNTS is a national math coaching and competition program for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. The program is run by the MATHCOUNTS Foundation, state and local chapters of the NSPE, and many, many volunteers. Participation in the program is through your school. MATHCOUNTS provides an opportunity for students to have fun while exploring areas of math that they may not see in their normal class curriculum. It also gives students a chance to be recognized for their achievements on both team and individual bases. The program targets this age group in order to influence their thinking about math, and to encourage them to continue challenging themselves in the subject as they select high school courses.

On February 11. 2023, the University of Evansville will be hosting the Southwestern Indiana Regional MATHCOUNTS Competition in Eykamp Hall. We are looking for Student/Faculty volunteers from the University of Evansville to help with the event, to serve as Proctors or Graders for the competition and to assist with signing in teams in the morning when they arrive.
If you are interested in assisting with this event, please Contact Tonya Albright (ta58@evansville.edu).

Submitted by Tonya Albright ta58@evansville.edu
 
* Seeking Outside Scholarship Opportunities?

The Office of Student Financial Services would like students to know if you would like to explore outside scholarship opportunities, you can find various scholarship resources listed on the UE website and within the MyUE Self-Service portal in the Student Financial Services area under Additional Scholarship Opportunities. Criteria and deadlines vary, so please refer to the scholarship links for more details.

Submitted by Amy Sowders as560@evansville.edu
 
* 2023-24 Margaret Schriefer Scholarship Application now Available

The Margaret E. Schriefer Liberal Arts Scholarship has been established for the University of Evansville in loving memory of Margaret E. Schriefer. This scholarship will be awarded annually to a deserving student, covering “full-tuition, books, supplies, materials, and laboratory fees. To be considered for this scholarship, students must meet the following qualifications:

  • Must be enrolled at The University of Evansville and have a major of study in Literature, English, Music or Theatre.
  • Must be a natural born citizen of the United States of America with no prior criminal record, other than minor traffic violations.
  • Must be a free and accepted Mason in good standing in a local lodge under the authority of the Grand Lodge of its state, or be the descendant, sibling, or nephew/niece of a Master Mason in good standing in his respective lodge under the authority of the Grand Lodge of its respective state. If the related Mason shall not be living at the time of the student’s consideration for this scholarship, a letter shall be obtained from the Lodge of the related Mason to the effect that the related Mason was in good standing at the time of his death.
  • Must have and maintain a “C” average.
  • If you meet the requirements for this scholarship, please complete the scholarship application and return to the Office of Student Financial Services by April 15, 2023.

Questions may be directed to the Office of Student Financial Services via email or by phone at (812) 488-2364.

Submitted by Heather Richards hr103@evansville.edu
 
* Admission Ambassador Application Now Open

Applications to be an Admission Ambassador are available for the 2023 Spring semester! Applications will close on January 27th, so please fill out the form at this link: https://apply2.evansville.edu/register/AAappspring23 if you're interested!

Submitted by Grace Reisinger gr65@evansville.edu
 
* FREE HIV testing at the Health Center first Wednesday of every month

FREE, confidential HIV testing at the Health Center performed by Matthew 25, 1st Wednesday of every month from 9-11am. No appointment necessary.

Submitted by Tara Ulrich tu19@evansville.edu
 
* Get Your W-2 Earlier with Electronic Consent

The Office of Accounting/Payroll will be issuing W-2s for 2022 no later than January 31, 2023. You may choose 1 of 2 options to receive your W-2:

  • Electronic W-2 – If you provide your consent, you will be able to view/print in Self-Service as soon as they are ready. Notification will be sent through AceNotes.
  • Paper W-2 – If you prefer, you can continue to receive your W-2 in the mail.

An electronic W-2 will give you earlier access than a mailed copy. It is IRS compliant and can be submitted with your tax return as usual.

To give consent for the electronic W-2, log in to Self-Service https://selfservice.evansville.edu and go to “Tax Information”. Select “Receive my W-2 only in electronic form” and save.

If you are eligible to participate in the university’s health plans, you may give consent to receive your 1095-C form electronically here also. If you choose to withhold your consent to view/print your online W-2 and 1095-C, a paper copy will be mailed to your home address. Please make sure that your current address is on file.

If you have questions, please contact Dawn Bury at ext 2159 or db287@evansville.edu.

Submitted by Dawn Bury db287@evansville.edu
 

Congratulations

* American Mathematical Society Appoints Professor Azarian as the Chair of the Human Rights of Mathematicians Committee

University of Evansville Professor of Mathematics, Mohammad K. Azarian, has been appointed by the American Mathematical Society (AMS) as the chair of the Human Rights of Mathematicians Committee. The AMS is committed to speaking whenever mathematicians (anywhere in the world) are deprived of the opportunity to practice their profession due to violations of the freedoms enumerated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Affirmation adopted by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences. This Committee will assist the Society in such matters by reviewing alleged violations of human rights of mathematicians and by recommending appropriate action to the AMS. Because of the global political instability at this time, the committee expect to receive a flood of cases from around the world this year. Dr. Azarian is grateful and honored to be asked by one of the world’s most respected scientific organization to lead this global humanitarian effort.

Submitted by Mohammad K. Azarian ma3@evansville.edu
 

Athletics

* Aces aim to break attendance record against Murray State on Friday nightht

Continuing to build momentum both on the court and in the stands, the University of Evansville women's basketball team plays host to Murray State at 6 PM on Friday evening inside Meeks Family Fieldhouse in Evansville.

Friday night's game shapes up to be one of the highest attended in Meeks Family Fieldhouse history. The women's basketball record inside Meeks is 712 and the Aces are looking to Max Out Meeks the first 100 students inside the fieldhouse receiving Aces crossbody bags and free hot dogs.

The meeting between Evansville and Murray State on Friday marks the 38th all-time contest between the two, but the first as conference foes. The Racers own a 23-14 advantage in the all-time series and have won four-straight in the series, including a narrow 85-77 win a season ago inside Meeks Family Fieldhouse in non-conference action. In fact, all three contests between the two inside Meeks have been close with Murray State narrowly edging the Aces, 227-225, over the last three contests in Evansville.

Murray State comes into Friday's contest with an 11-6 overall record and a 4-4 mark in Valley play, sitting in a tie for sixth in the MVC standings, just one game up on Evansville. The Racers are led by the MVC's top scorer in junior forward Katelyn Young, who's averaging over 20 points per game and adding nearly eight boards per contest.

The Aces enter the weekend with plenty of momentum following last Friday's road win over Bradley. In Peoria, the Aces earned an 73-56 win over Bradley in a road MVC matchup. Evansville's 17-point margin in the win over Bradley is its largest against an MVC foe since an 81-50 victory at Loyola Chicago on March 2, 2017. With the win over the Braves, the Aces earned their third MVC win of the season, the most since 2016-17 for the program.

Submitted by Athletics
 

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