Please join the Department of Biology as we say goodbye Brenda Goodin. Brenda served as the department’s administrative assistant almost 20 years. Her lively banter and commitment to the biology department will be sorely missed. Brenda’s farewell party will be Wednesday, May 17th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Koch Center Atrium. Please join us as we wish her well in her future endeavors, including the time she will spend with her precious grandchildren.

The Office of Marketing and Communications is offering 1:1 learning sessions for Lytho, the University workflow system for marketing requests and materials. If you are still trying to navigate Lytho or want to learn more about its tricks and tools, the session can cover:
- Submitting requests
- Marking up changes to your proofs and leaving comments
- Review statuses
- Accessing deliverables (completed files)
- And more

This is open to any faculty, staff, or administrator that has used Lytho or is planning to. For more information, please contact Abigail Perry at ap445@evansville.edu.

Check out the Lytho tip of the week!

Read the article on how to submit a marketing request.

Are you going to be in Evansville and/or on campus for the summer? The Office of Student Financial Services has a Clerical Assistant position available from now until August 19th for up to 31 hours per week. You do not have to qualify for federal work study to accept this summer position. See job posting in WebAdvisor for more information. Questions and applications can be submitted to Amber Chandler, Administrative Assistant in SFS, at ac547 or 812-488-2364.

The University is seeking feedback from student veterans regarding your college search and the veteran section of the UE Webpage. If you're a student veteran, please complete our brief survey by May 12.

Survey Link

Your participation in the survey is appreciated; thanks in advance!

For questions, please contact Hilary Hillenbrand at hm38 or Cherie Leonhardt at CL29. Thank you.

The 2023 David Ragland Boys & Girls Basketball Camp will take place from May 30th - June 2nd. Camp will take place between 9:00am and 4:00pm over the four days with registration opening on Tuesday the 30th at 8:15am in Meeks Fieldhouse.

An amazing experience for basketball players of all ages, the camp includes lunch each day, the opportunity to work with the UE coaching staff while meeting members of the Purple Aces men's basketball team, a camp t-shirt, contests, competitions and more.

*Discounts of $25 are given to current Aces Assist Club members and UE faculty and staff.

Student Financial Services has a list of outside scholarship opportunities for the 2023-24 academic year.  The document is updated regularly and contains information on applying for outside scholarships of varying requirements, deadlines, and award amounts.  To access the document, go to myue.evansville.edu, click on Menu, select Department and Office Pages, select Student Financial Services, and click on Additional Scholarship Opportunities.

Questions:  Please contact Amber Chandler, Administrative Assistant to the Office of Student Financial Services, at ac547@evansville.edu or 812-488-2364.

Katie Darby Mullins has an essay, “Not to Mention the Parking,” in a new textbook on craft, HOW TO WRITE A NOVEL: AN ANTHOLOGY OF 20 CRAFT ESSAYS ABOUT WRITING, NONE OF WHICH EVER MENTION WRITING, forthcoming at Autofocus Lit.

Katie Darby Mullins recently published “TV Boyfriend: Evolution,” a partner piece to award-nominated “Saying Goodbye to My TV Boyfriend,” both at Drunk Monkeys, both tangentially about Dr. Spencer Reid from “Criminal Minds,” and both much more largely about both the privilege and burden of getting to know oneself.

Clark Kimberling, Professor of Mathematics, has an article entitled "Intriguing Infinite Words Composed of Zeros and Ones" in the current issue of Elemente der Mathematik, published by the Swiss Mathematical Society. The article presents simple rules for generating binary sequences (i.e., words) of interest in number theory, combinatorics, and computer science. These include the Thue-Morse word (https://oeis.org/A010060), the infinite Fibonacci word (https://oeis.org/A003849), and the Kolakoski word (https://oeis.org/A000002). The article has a section on "Amazing Mathematica programs" and concludes with a discussion of subwords of the infinite Fibonacci words, including an open question.

Wilfred C. Bussing III.: Doctor of Humane Letters

The University of Evansville celebrates Bussing’s many contributions to the life of UE's campus and the Evansville community. Bussing was born and raised in Evansville, he is an esteemed alumnus of the University of Evansville and has deep roots in the community.

Currently, Bussing is not only a well-respected attorney, but he and his family are proud owners of the Evansville Otters Baseball Team.

Bussing is a highly engaged member of various community organizations and has been recognized with several accolades for his meaningful contributions to society. He embodies the essence of local talent, and we are lucky to have him as part of our community.

Sheila L. Huff: Doctor of Humane Letters

The University of Evansville pays tribute to Huff’s many contributions and accomplishments in the life of the UE campus and the Evansville community. Sheila has made a significant impact on the education system and has been recognized for her contributions to society.

Sheila is the Director of Strategic Engagement for the Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation and is actively involved in several organizations. Her dedication to teaching has inspired many students to pursue careers in education, and she has received recognition for her outstanding work.

In light of his extraordinary contributions to the community, the University of Evansville presented the Presidential Medal of Honor to Mayor Lloyd Winnecke at this year’s graduation ceremony.

Since being elected as Mayor of Evansville in 2012, Winnecke has made a series of positive impacts during his three terms in office. Among his accomplishments are the oversight of major infrastructure projects like the Ford Center and the Stone Family Center for Health Sciences. In addition, he initiated Clean Evansville, a monthly litter pick-up program that received recognition and awards for promoting civic pride and volunteerism.

As a 1982 University of Evansville alumnus, Winnecke continues to be involved with the university in several capacities, including as a UE Connect member, a supporter of UE Theatre and Aces Athletics, and a former PAC Board member.