The University of Evansville will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 27. All academic and administrative offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 28.

IT'S IN THE DETAILS, an exhibit of pen-paintings by Evansville artist Lilah Rogel, will be open in the Krannert Gallery from 5/20/24 - 8/18/2024.  Please stop by the Gallery to enjoy these colorful and interesting pieces of art.

The Department of Art is proud to present the work of Elizabeth Garland, the 2023 - 2024 Efroymson Bridge Fellow, in the Melvin Peterson Gallery, from May 13 - 31, 2024.

Please join us for a reception on Thursday, May 16 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM in the Melvin Peterson Gallery.

EmployeeTIAA Individual Counseling Sessions

The Tri State Clinic Wellness Team is offering free one-on-one health coaching sessions for employees & spouses on the UE medical plan this summer at the Health Center!

• Conveniently located at the on-site Health Center
• Schedule with a health coach to identify your health and wellness goals and create a sustainable plan unique to you and your lifestyle
• Continue sessions as desired for ongoing support & accountability

Dates & times:

• Tuesday, May 14th @ 8:00 am-12:00 pm

• Monday, June 17th @ 8:00 am-12:00 pm

• Tuesday, July 16th @ 8:00 am-12:00 pm

Schedule with us online at: https://shorturl.at/xBKY7

Questions? Email the Wellness Team at tscwellness@ascension.org!

Employee & Spouse Summer Health Risk Assessments are right around the corner!

Dates: June 10th -12th

Time: 7:00am -10:45am

Location: Eykamp Room 251

Complete your health risk assessment and earn HRA credits! This health risk assessment is available for UE employees and their spouses on the UE medical insurance plan. Please remember, fasting 8-10 hours is recommended. Drink plenty of water before your arrival. Take maintenance medications as prescribed, as long as they are not required to be taken with food.

Click here to book your appointment: https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/1bblnzjg/

Campers will experience instruction led by the Evansville Women's Basketball coaching staff with support from Evansville players.

• This camp is for all ability levels, and the purpose of Little Ballers Camp is to teach the fundamentals of basketball: dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, defense, and teamwork, while also stressing the importance of hard work and a positive attitude!  
• Each camper will experience instruction through individual skill work, as well as small-sided games, and competitions.  
• All campers will receive a t-shirt as well as a camp evaluation/certificate.

Grades: 2nd - 8th

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost:
$175 | Individual/First Child Registration
$150 | Additional Sibling (same household)

*$20 off Individual/First Child Registration when registered by May 25th

Evansville's mens soccer staff is hosting two junior skills day camps (co-ed) 5/28-5/31 & 6/10-6/14.

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Aces Fans, Faculty, & Staff –

We are only 1 month away from hosting our first ever on campus MVC Baseball Championship. Due to this event being an MVC sponsored championship, UE Faculty/Staff will not be able to redeem their 2 free tickets as they would for a regular season competition event.

We would love to have you join us out at The Braun on May 21-25 and cheer on your Aces as we punch our ticket to the NCAA Tournament.

Interested in all-session tournament tickets for you and your family? Please contact Logan Belz in the Athletics Ticket office at 812-488-2623 or his email at lb334@evansville.edu.

All-Session Passes are:

• $65 for adults (17-59 years old)
• $45 for youths (3-17 years old)
• $45 for seniors (60+ years old)

You can view the full online ticketing site by clicking here.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Go Aces!!

Dear UE,   We are thrilled to share some exciting updates regarding our onboarding process! Alongside the introduction of two new tools—the New Hire Request Form and the updated RTFV submission form—we are also launching group onboarding sessions beginning this summer. These initiatives are part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our hiring process and streamline the onboarding experience for all team members.   The New Hire Request Form and RTFV submission form are now conveniently accessible on workflow.evansville.edu under the Onboarding tab. These upgraded forms are designed to simplify and expedite the onboarding process for new hires in your area. Utilizing the New Hire Request Form ensures that HR receives essential information promptly upon extending a verbal offer to a candidate. This step enables us to kickstart the onboarding journey swiftly and efficiently, ensuring that our new hires feel welcomed and supported right from the start.   In addition to these new tools, we are excited to announce the introduction of group onboarding sessions, which will begin this summer. These sessions will provide a comprehensive overview of our organization, culture, policies, and procedures, allowing new hires to familiarize themselves with UE in a collaborative setting. Group sessions also offer an excellent opportunity for networking and building relationships with fellow new hires.   Your collaboration in utilizing these forms and participating in our group onboarding sessions is invaluable in creating a positive onboarding experience for our new colleagues. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to each member of our team for embracing these initiatives and working alongside us to make the onboarding process as smooth and welcoming as possible.   Thank you for your ongoing dedication to excellence and your commitment to fostering a supportive work environment at UE.   Best regards,

People for Pollinators has helped two middle schools develop their own native plant gardens. In the picture, you can see several of the team with Jess Crowley from Day School. The team also provided native plants to Hope Hartmann from North Middle School.

As the end of the University’s fiscal year approaches on May 31, Administrative Services and Accounting and Audit announce the following procedures related to purchases of goods and services during May.

Pcard Purchases

• Pcard purchases posting on the May statement (cycle end date is May 21) will be paid from FY 2023-24 funds unless a prepaid item. Most shipments post on your Pcard within three to four business days.  However, vendors have up to nine business days to post transactions.
• Pcard purchases posting from May 22 through May 31 will be paid from FY 2024-2025 (new year) funds, unless the item purchased exceeds $500.  Purchases exceeding $500 will be paid from FY 2023-2024 funds.

Office Depot Orders

• Normally, Office Depot orders placed online by 3 p.m. for items in stock are delivered the next business day. Upon delivery, the transaction should post on your Pcard within three to four business days.
• Office Depot orders received by May 15 will likely post on the May 21 Pcard Cycle and be paid from FY 2023-2024 funds.
• Office Depot orders placed and received but posting to the Pcard between May 22 and May 31 will be paid from FY 2024-2025 funds, unless the items purchased exceed $500.  Purchases exceeding $500 will be paid from FY 2023-2024 funds.

Purchase Orders

• Approved requisitions converted into purchase orders and delivered by May 31 will be paid from FY 2023-2024 funds.
• Approved Requisitions indicating FY 2024-2025 in Self-Service with a Requisition Date of 6/1/24 or later and a typed Internal Comment of FY 2024-2025 will be processed with a delivery date of June 1 or later.
• Backordered Purchase Orders not delivered by May 31 will be paid from FY 2023-2024 funds.

Blanket Orders

• All FY 2023-2024 Blanket orders expire on May 31, 2024.
• Approved Requisitions for FY 2024-2025  (new year) Blanket Orders may now be submitted via Self-Service with a Requisition Date of 6/1/24 or later with “Blanket Purchase order for ____________ effective June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2025” included in the line item description.
• Backordered Blanket Purchase Order items not delivered by May 31, 2024 will be paid from FY 2024-2025 funds.

Payment Requests

• All services completed and items purchased (and on campus) by May 31 must be submitted and approved on a Payment Request in Self-Service by Monday, June 10 to be paid from FY 2023-2024 funds. Any pre-May 31st purchases submitted for payment after this date will be charged to FY 2024-2025.

This year, People for Pollinators reached more than 300 people at two Earth Day events, sharing hundreds of packages of seeds from 13 different species that are locally native. In addition to the Earth Day events, In addition, the team worked with SGA to develop a campus-focused framework for plants on UE’s campus, with the hope of developing better policies for native plant use. The team also reached out to community members, both at campus events and off campus events.

The University is pleased to share a new centralized document storage location for all institutional policies. The new site, located at https://policies.evansville.edu, will serve as a comprehensive repository for all university policies, making it easier for everyone to access and reference important information. Policies can be located by office, constituency, and alphabetically, simplifying the search process. Users can also utilize keyword searching to quickly find specific policies or topics.

However, for this new repository to be successful, we need your help to populate it. We are calling on representatives from every area and department on campus to upload their policies to the site.

Please note that while we strive to include all university policies on the website, some policies may be documented in the Faculty Manual or Student Handbook rather than on the site itself.

All policies must be in PDF format and must be ADA Accessible to ensure they are usable by everyone in our community. Instructions for making policies ADA-compliant and uploading them are attached to this message.

We appreciate your cooperation in this effort to centralize and streamline our university policies. If you have any questions or need assistance with uploading your policies, please don't hesitate to reach out to Help@evansville.edu.

Policy Accessibility Check

How to Upload to Policy Center

The Department of Art and the Melvin Peterson Gallery are pleased to present an exhibition of work by Elizabeth Garland from May 13 - 31, 2024.  Elizabeth Garland is the University of Evansville 2023 - 2024 Efroymson Bridge Fellow.

The Gallery will be open on Mondays and Wednesdays 11 am - 2 pm.  Please join us for a reception on Thursday May 16 from 5 pm - 7pm in the Gallery.

Discover how to easily add comments and annotations to your attached files after submitting a request to the Marketing Office.

With Request File Markup you can navigate through your document, highlight text, and toggle between light and dark modes for optimal viewing.

Experience hassle-free markup with intuitive tools and streamlined functionality. Please read the whole article on this Lytho feature by visiting the URL.

https://guide.lytho.com/help/request-file-markup

The Office of Youth Programs has opened registration for UE Summer Camps 2024! Once again, we are offering a 50% discount to UE Employees that would like to register their youth. The 50% off discount code is UE50. Esports Camp is excluded from this discount. Employees should also be aware that there is a new registration system and they will have to create an account to register.

To learn more please visit, evansville.edu/camps. If you have any questions, please email youthprograms@evansville.edu.

In an era where cultural preservation meets modern innovation, we are excited to announce the launch of our newly revamped Master of Arts program in Cultural Resource Management right here at the University of Evansville. Formerly known as 'Innovative Leadership in Heritage Management,' the program has undergone a transformation to better reflect its focus and appeal to aspiring students like you.

Designed with your passions and aspirations in mind, our MA in Cultural Resource Management offers a dynamic blend of theory and practice, equipping you with the skills and expertise needed to thrive in the diverse landscape of heritage and cultural preservation.

With an emphasis on accessibility and flexibility, our online, asynchronous format allows you to pursue your degree at your own pace, seamlessly integrating your studies into your busy life. Whether you're juggling work commitments, social engagements, or other academic pursuits, our program empowers you to chart your own path to success. Even better? No expensive, standardized test scores required.

What sets our program apart is the unparalleled opportunities it offers. From internship placements in Evansville to immersive workshops at the historic Harlaxton College, you'll gain hands-on experience and invaluable insights from industry leaders and experts. Our extensive network of partners and collaborators ensures that you'll be at the forefront of cultural preservation efforts, making a tangible impact in communities near and far.

As a student in our MA program, you'll delve into a diverse range of courses, including:

• Cultural Heritage Conservation
• Cultural Landscape Management
• Archaeological Resource Management
• Cultural Policy and Advocacy
• Digital Humanities and Cultural Mapping
• Heritage Tourism and Sustainable Development

Upon graduation, you'll be equipped to pursue a wide array of rewarding career paths, including:

• Cultural Resource Manager
• Museum Curator or Director
• Heritage Conservation Specialist
• Archaeological Field Supervisor
• Cultural Policy Analyst
• Tourism Development Officer

With no standardized test results required for admission, there's never been a better time to apply and embark on your journey towards a fulfilling career in cultural resource management. Seize the opportunity to shape the future of our shared heritage and make a difference in the world.

Apply today and join us in preserving the past for generations to come. Visit our University of Evansville site to learn more and start your application process. Apply today!

Hey Juniors and Seniors!

In an era where cultural preservation meets modern innovation, we are excited to announce the launch of our newly revamped Master of Arts program in Cultural Resource Management based right here at UE. Formerly known as 'Innovative Leadership in Heritage Management,' the program has undergone a transformation to better reflect its focus and appeal to aspiring students like you.

Designed with your passions and aspirations in mind, our MA in Cultural Resource Management offers a blend of theory and practice, equipping you with the skills and expertise needed to thrive in the diverse landscape of heritage and cultural preservation.

With an emphasis on accessibility and flexibility, our online, asynchronous format allows you to pursue your degree at your own pace, seamlessly integrating your studies into your busy life. Whether you're juggling work commitments, social engagements, or other academic pursuits, our program empowers you to chart your own path to success. We even have four dynamic 'majors' within the MA, putting you in the driver's seat of your graduate studies. You can choose between:

• Historic Preservation and Conservation
• Sustainable Landscape Management
• Cultural Resource Governance and Policy
• Cultural Business and Economics 

From internship placements in Evansville to immersive workshops at Harlaxton College, you'll gain hands-on experience and invaluable insights from industry leaders and experts. Our extensive network of partners and collaborators ensures that you'll be at the forefront of cultural preservation efforts, making a tangible impact in communities near and far.

As a student in our MA program, you'll delve into a diverse range of courses and workshops, including:

• Cultural Heritage Conservation
• Museum Studies and Exhibition Design
• Archaeological Resource Management
• Cultural Policy and Advocacy
• Digital Humanities and Cultural Mapping
• Heritage Tourism and Sustainable Development

Upon graduation, you'll be equipped to pursue a wide array of rewarding career paths, including:

• Cultural Resource Manager
• Museum Curator or Director
• Heritage Conservation Specialist
• Archaeological Field Supervisor
• Cultural Policy Analyst
• Tourism Development Officer

With no standardized test results required for admission, there's never been a better time to apply and embark on your journey towards a fulfilling career in cultural resource management. We're still accepting applications for this Fall 2024, so seize the opportunity to shape the future of our shared heritage and make a difference in the world and continue your journey with the UE and Harlaxton family!

Huge congratulations are in order for our amazing faculty (Drs Katie Whetstone, Kyle Matsel, and Kate Schwartzkopf-Phifer) and talented alumni (Drs. Andrew Patton and Sarah "Gehres" Kilian) on their recent publication titled, "Reliability And Validity Of Visual Estimation In Determining Thorax Rotation Mobility Using The Quadruped Lumbar-Locked Position."

Check out their article here --> https://ijspt.org/reliability-and-validity-of-visual-estimation-in-determining-thorax-rotation-mobility-using-the-quadruped-lumbar-locked-position/

University of Evansville freshman pitcher Kenton Deverman headlined a quartet of Purple Aces who earned all-Missouri Valley Conference honors on Monday night at the MVC Tournament banquet, as Deverman captured the league’s Freshman of the Year Award.  He is the second Purple Ace to earn the honor, joining former UE standout Eric Stamets.

Deverman captured the MVC Freshman of the Year award and earned first-team all-Valley honors.  He was joined on the MVC’s all-conference first team by graduate outfielder Mark Shallenberger.  Senior outfielder Kip Fougerousse and senior pitcher Shane Harris both captured honorable mention all-MVC honors as well.

Deverman was named the Valley’s Freshman of the Year after going ranking fourth in the nation in victories among freshmen with seven, while leading the league in both ERA (3.53) and innings pitched (89.1).  He went a perfect 5-0 in Valley play, and he left the mound with the lead in all nine MVC starts this year.

Shallenberger, meanwhile, earned first team all-Valley honors and was tied for second in the voting for MVC Player of the Year after ranking among the Valley’s top 10 in ten different offensive categories.  Shallenberger will bring a team-best .382 batting average, 15 home runs and 55 RBI into this week’s MVC Tournament, which will be hosted at UE’s German American Bank Field at Charles H. Braun Stadium.

Fougerousse captured honorable mention all-MVC honors for a year in which he hit .336 with 18 doubles, 14 home runs and 49 RBI.  It marks the second-straight year in which he was named all-MVC, as he earned first-team all-Valley honors last year at second base.  Harris garnered honorable mention all-Valley honors after tying for third in the league with six victories, and ranking fourth overall with a 3.84 ERA.  Harris held opposing batters to just a .236 batting average against, while striking out a career-high 60 men.

Evansville will bring a 31-23 overall record into this week’s MVC Tournament.  The tournament will officially begin on Tuesday afternoon at German American Bank Field, as No. 5 UIC will battle No. 8 Missouri State at 2:30 p.m. and No. 6 Southern Illinois will square off with No. 7 Belmont at 6 p.m.  UE’s MVC Tournament trek will begin on Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. against No. 4 Illinois State.  Tickets for the MVC Tournament are available on-line at GoPurpleAces.com under the ticket link, or by phone by calling Logan Belz in the UE Athletic Ticket Office by phone at 812-488-2623.

The University of Evansville (UE) is elated to announce that Kyle ’15 and Ashley ’15 Freeland have generously contributed approximately $3 million to facilitate the establishment of a baseball clubhouse for the University which will be known as The Freeland Clubhouse. This is believed to be the largest gift in UE Athletics history. The Freeland’s philanthropic gesture will serve as the cornerstone for the initiation of the clubhouse project, a pivotal component of UE's comprehensive athletics strategic plan, Pathway to Excellence.

Head Baseball Coach Wes Carroll has diligently cultivated a culture of excellence within UE’s baseball program. In a resounding testament to their unwavering support for Coach Carroll's strategic vision for the future of UE Men’s Baseball, the Freeland’s have earmarked this gift for the construction of the new facility which will be situated close to the German American Bank Field at Charles H. Braun Stadium. The facility will include a locker room, offices for coaching staff, and space for a lounge. It is slated to be completed sometime in Summer 2025.

Kyle Freeland, a distinguished pitcher for the Colorado Rockies, honed his skills as a member of the UE Baseball team before being drafted in 2014. Meanwhile, his wife, Ashley Freeland, herself a former student-athlete at UE, attained her Bachelor of Science in Sport Management in 2015.

“It's truly an honor for myself and my wife Ashley to be able to give back to the University of Evansville and support this baseball program into the future. I owe so much of my development as a baseball player and a person to my time at UE and Coach Wes Carroll, and this felt like the most fitting way for me to say thank you,” said Kyle Freeland ’15. “This program has built and sustained success for many years, and our goal with this gift to the baseball program is to help build on that momentum, create a team-oriented environment that helps Evansville baseball players realize their true potential as students and athletes, and continue to boost recruiting. We’re already excited to cut that ribbon and see the future of Purple Aces baseball.”

At a Monday morning press conference, Director of Athletics Dr. Kenneth “Ziggy” Siegfried said it was very clear that Coach Carroll made a difference in the life of Kyle Freeland and the family has decided to extend that influence by supporting future Aces.

“Aces Baseball is on the rise, and this transformational gift by Kyle and Ashley Freeland further accelerates our success in the Missouri Valley Conference and nationwide. I have always stated that we are a sleeping giant at the University of Evansville. A big part of that is the fact that we have Purple Aces like Kyle and Ashley Freeland who are willing to invest in our future,” said Dr. Siegfried. “I am so happy for Coach Wes Carroll and our UE Baseball program. Coach Carroll embodies what it means to be a Purple Ace. He has set the vision for the future of the UE Baseball program, and at the center of that vision has been a focus on our student-athletes.”

After being held in check nearly all game long on Thursday night, the visiting UIC Flames rallied for two runs in the top of the ninth inning and one in the tenth to grab a 5-4 victory over the host University of Evansville baseball team at German American Bank Field at Charles H. Braun Stadium in Evansville.

UE freshman starter Kenton Deverman and sophomore reliever Max Hansmann combined to limit the Flames to just two runs on three hits, all in the fourth inning, before UIC rallied to tie the game in the ninth inning.

With UE leading 4-2 going to the ninth inning, back-to-back singles by catcher Jackson Bessette and Kendall Ewell opened the frame for UIC.  Then, after a sacrifice bunt, a sacrifice fly brought UIC back within a run at 4-3.  A walk put runners on the corners with two out, before outfielder Rayth Petersen tied the game at 4-4 with an RBI single to center field.

After UE was retired in order by reliever Zack Millsap (3-0) in the bottom of the ninth inning, UIC got an RBI double by Bessette off the wall in right field in the tenth inning to take a 5-4 lead.  UIC closer Reece Lawler then worked around a one-out walk to post a scoreless tenth inning to record his 12th save of the season.

The loss spoiled a stellar outing by UE freshman pitcher Kenton Deverman.  Deverman allowed only four base runners in 7.0 innings of work, with three of them coming in the fourth inning when the Flames strung together three two-out hits to score a pair of runs.  Outside of that, Deverman retired 21 of the other 22 men he faced in order, with the lone other runner reaching base on a UE error.  Deverman recorded nine strikeouts and did not walk a batter in the outing.

UE scored first in the third inning on a lead-off double by graduate catcher Brendan Hord, a single by junior designated hitter Evan Waggoner, and an RBI double by senior shortstop Simon Scherry.

After UIC took a brief 2-1 lead against Deverman in the fourth inning, Evansville answered back with two runs in the fifth inning on an RBI fielder’s choice by senior first baseman Kip Fougerousse and an RBI single by junior second baseman Cal McGinnis.  UE would add a run on an RBI single by graduate third baseman Brent Widder in the seventh inning to take a 4-2 lead.  The game would remain 4-2 until the ninth, when UIC rallied.

McGinnis and Scherry both had three-hit nights for UE, while Waggoner added a pair of hits as well.  Evansville out-hit UIC, 12-8, but the Purple Aces also stranded 12 runners on base.

With the victory, UIC moves into sole possession of second place in the Missouri Valley Conference standings with a 33-16 overall record and 16-9 Valley mark.  Evansville, meanwhile, falls into a tie with Murray State for third place with a 29-23 overall record and 15-10 MVC mark.  The series will continue on Friday night at 6 p.m. with graduate LHP Donovan Schultz (3-2, 6.31 ERA) scheduled to get the start for UE.  Friday’s game can be seen live on ESPN+ and heard live in the Tri-State area on 107.1 FM-WJPS.

The University of Evansville baseball team used a pair of three-run innings on Saturday to cruise past the visiting UIC Flames, 8-2, on “Senior Day” at German American Bank Field at Charles H. Braun Stadium in Evansville, Indiana.

“What a good way to close out this regular-season!” said UE head coach Wes Carroll.  “On the mound, we had a freshman in Kevin Reed really step up and give us a chance today on ‘Senior Day,’ and then our offense was finally able to put up some crooked numbers there in the middle of the game to take control of things.

“I am really proud of how we have played the last two months of the season, and have captured this momentum going into the conference tournament.”

Reed (5-1) was sharp early, as he held UIC to just one hit through the first four innings, as he was locked in a scoreless pitcher’s duel through four innings.  The Flames would finally score a run on a pair of hits and a sacrifice fly against Reed in the fifth inning, but his teammates would answer right back to give him the run support needed to win.

An infield single by junior outfielder Ty Rumsey, a walk and a double-steal put two men into scoring position to open the fifth inning for UE.  Rumsey would score on a fielder’s choice ground ball to tie the game at 1-1.  Then, two batters later, graduate outfielder Mark Shallenberger doubled off the left-field wall and senior designated hitter Kip Fougerousse launched a two-run home run to left field to give UE a 3-1 lead.

Sophomore reliever Max Hansmann pitched scoreless sixth and seventh innings, while UE tacked on three more runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to take control of the contest.  Junior outfielder Ty Rumsey opened the scoring with a one-out RBI single through the right side of the UIC infield.  Freshman second baseman Brodie Peart then followed with a two-run single to center field to give UE a 6-1 lead.

UE would score two more runs in the seventh inning on a bases-loaded walk by Peart and an RBI single by senior shortstop Simon Scherry to move the advantage to 8-1.  The Flames would get a run back in the eighth inning, but graduate reliever Jace Kressin came out of the UE bullpen to record the final five outs in order to nail down the victory for UE.

Fougerousse, Rumsey and junior outfielder Harrison Taubert all had two-hit performances for UE.  Peart added three RBI, while Scherry drove in a pair of runs as well.

With the victory, Evansville finishes the regular season with a 31-23 overall record and 17-10 Missouri Valley Conference mark.  UE finished in a tie for second-place, and the Purple Aces will be the No. 3 seed in this week’s MVC Tournament which will be hosted at UE’s German American Bank Field at Charles H. Braun Stadium.  The tournament will officially begin on Tuesday with games at 2:30 and 6 p.m., while UE’s first game in the tournament will come at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, as the Purple Aces will face No. 4 seed Illinois State.  Tickets for the MVC Tournament can be purchased on-line at GoPurpleAces.com under the tickets link, or by phone by calling Logan Belz in the UE Athletic Ticket Office at 812-488-2623.