The UE Community Band will begin rehearsals on Thursday, August 29, 7:00-9:00pm in Krannert 110. If you play a Woodwind, Brass, or Percussion instrument, please come join us. All are welcome. No audition is required. Meets every Thursday, with a final concert on Thursday, November 21.

For more information contact Dr. Kenneth Steinsultz (ks306@evansville.edu)

This year, the United Way Day of Caring will be held on Wednesday, September 11. UE continues our partnership with the Boy Scouts of America local council, the Buffalo Trace Council. The council is located at 3501 E Lloyd Expressway, behind the State Hospital.

Please note our we will be helping the local Boy Scout council on a different date than United Way’s scheduled Day of Caring. UE’s Day of Caring participants are encouraged to participate in the Day of Caring Kick Off Breakfast on Friday morning, September 20 at the Old National Events Plaza.

Please be aware that this day is different from UE Gives Back, a way that we can serve our campus and each other, scheduled for Friday, October 18.

Paintings by artist Eric Utterback will be featured in the exhibit DISTORTED REALITIES from August 26 - October 13, 2024 in the Krannert Gallery.

You are cordially invited to the artists reception in the Krannert Gallery on Thursday, September 5 at 6:30 pm.

This exhibit is supported by the Efroymson Family Fund and the UE Department of Art.

The campus community is invited to join a press conference with President Pietruszkiewicz and Toyota Indiana President Tim Hollander at 1:15 p.m. on Friday, August 23. A collaborative initiative in the community will be announced during the event which will be held outside the Center for Innovation and Change (CIC) in Ridgway University Center. You can also stream at https://www.evansville.edu/live/

Following the positive feedback at Fall Conference, the Office of Human Resources has decided to move forward with inviting all current employees to HR Orientation sessions. Please see the list of planned sessions below and email Brooke (mw502@evansville.edu) to have your name added to the roster.

Attending an orientation session as a current employee is an excellent way to get up-to-date information on benefits, policies, and practices, as well as learn about current happenings across key departments. Plus, we have a lot of fun!

Available Sessions in the Fall:

Sessions run on Mondays from 8:30am to 12:00.

August 26th

September 9th

September 16th

September 30th

October 7th

October 14th

October 21st

October 28th

November 4th

Auditions for the UE Choir program will be held Tuesday, August 20, Wednesday August 21, Thursday August 22, and Friday August 23. Anyone with a love of singing is welcome to audition.

For current UE students, to schedule an audition:

• First, sign-up for a day/time at this link.
• Second, complete the online information form.

For UE Faculty or Staff, please email the Director of Choral Activities directly to schedule an audition: dm155@evansville.edu

The UE Jazz Ensemble will be holding auditions August 21-23 from 1-3 pm each day, open to any student on campus who plays sax, trombone, trumpet, piano, drums, bass, or guitar. This ensemble meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12-12:50 pm.

For audition details and sign-ups, please contact Dr. Charles du Preez at cd288@evansville.edu

More information can be found at: https://www.evansville.edu/majors/music/ensIntro.cfm

Interested in a part-time job that works with your class schedule? Stop by to see all of the employment opportunities available to you on campus!

Hosted by the Center for Career Development or Student Financial Services

Student Job Fair

Tuesday, August 27

11:00am- 1:00pm

Ridgway University Center

New employees in need of a headshot or existing employees seeking an updated image may have theirs taken on Tuesday, August 27. Photographer Chris Berneking will be available from 9-9:15 a.m. and will be set up on the brick sidewalk near the southwest corner of the front oval lawn.

If you would like to have your headshot taken, please contact Julie Beer at jb855 to be added to the list.

The application to become an Admissions Ambassador is now open! If you are interested in giving campus tours to potential students, please click the link to apply. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to our VP of Retention and Recruitment, John Brown (jb900), or either of our co-presidents Benton Simpson (bs361) and Kyleigh Mayer (km540).

Apply now!

All first-year students, transfer students, new graduate students, and junior-year students will receive a link on Thursday, August 22nd for their online Title IX training, "U Got This!". "U Got This!" is a three-part interactive training that addresses Title IX, Consent, and Bystander Intervention. Students will receive an email and unique training link from CatharsisOnlineTraining@catharsisproductions.com and will have until December 20, 2024 to complete the training. Please keep an eye on your Clutter and/or Spam folders for the email and training link. If you have any questions, you can direct them to the Office of Institutional Equity at titleix@evansville.edu or cs175@evansville.edu.

The 2024 - 2025 UE Planners are HERE! Keep track of your assignments, important to-do list items, and organize your busy academic, campus, and personal life with this FREE tool. The UE Planner book also includes a student resource guide and comes built-in with important university deadlines and event dates. Begin your new chapter this year by being on top of your time!

Get your FREE planner at the Solution Station table in Ridgway University Center:

• Wednesday, August 21 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
• Friday, August 23 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
• Wednesday, August 28 from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Planners are also available in Academic Services (Olmsted 116) and the UE Library. Just ask!

Don’t miss out on this great FREE resource! Come by and ask for one.

Professor Briana Alvey, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
Professor Briana Alvey graduated in 2003 from Madisonville Community College with an AS degree in Nursing. She also earned a Master’s in Science degree in Nursing (Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult-Gerontology) from the University of Southern Indiana in 2015.

Professor Barbara Cash, Visiting Assistant Professor of Health Services Administration
Professor Cash is a University of Evansville graduate receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in 1980 in Social Work. She earned her Master of Health Administration degree in 2008 from University of Southern Indiana.

Professor Max Flowers, Clinical Assistant Professor of Graduate Research Librarian
Professor Flowers earned a BFA in Printmaking from Savannah College of Art & Design in 2016 and has almost completed an MLIS degree from San Jose State University.

Professor Carol Hester, Clinical Assistant Professor of First Year Seminar
Professor Hester earned BS and MA degrees in Organizational Communication (1994) and TESOL (2001) from Murray State University.

Professor Jerad Kosek, Assistant Professor School of Health Sciences
Professor Kosek obtained a BA degree in Exercise Science in 2019 from SUNY Brockport. From Auburn University, he earned an MS degree in Kinesiology in 2020 and a PhD degree in Kinesiology in 2024.

Professor Nicolette Leach, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
Professor Leach earned a Bachelors of Science in Public Health in 2017 and her Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees in 2019 from the University of Evansville. She is a certified Physical Therapist, Pediatric Certified Specialist, and is certified in Bridge Building Techniques.

Dr. John MacDonald, Visiting Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering
Dr. MacDonald graduated from Harvey Mudd College in 1985 with a B.S. in General Engineering degree. From the Illinois Institute of Technology, he received his M.S. (1990) and PhD. (2008) degrees in Electrical Engineering.

Professor Meagan McKain, Nursing Simulation and Lab Coordinator
Professor McKain earned her BS in Psychology in 2010 from the University of Evansville. In 2013, she received a BS degree in Nursing from the University of Southern Indiana. Her MS degree in Nursing Education was obtained from Western Governors University in 2023.

Professor Rebekah McKay, Assistant Professor of Archaeology
Professor McKay doubled majored with Bachelor of Art degrees in Art History and Classical Studies from the University of Puget Sound in 2010. From the University of Exeter, she received her MA degree in 2012 Archaeology with honors. Her PhD in Classical Archaeology was earned in 2024 from the University of California, Berkeley.

Dr. Toufiq Nazrul, Professor of Accounting
Dr. Nazrul earned a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting & Computer Information Systems in 2019 from Augustana University. In 2020 from the School of Accountancy, Daniels College of Business, he earned a Master of Accountancy degree. His PhD was earned from Woody L. Hunt College of Business in May 2024.

Dr. Logan Pant, Assistant Professor of Marketing
Dr. Pant received a BBA in Marketing from the University of Toledo in 2018. His MBA degree (Summa Cum Laude) came from the University of Louisville in 2021. He earned his PhD in Marketing from in 2024 from the University of North Texas.

Dr. William Phillips, Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychology and Director of the UE Mental Health and Wellness Clinic and Emily M. Young Assessment Center
Dr. Phillips received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hendrix College in 2012. From Ball State University, he earned a Master of Arts degree in 2015 and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in 2020.

Professor Taylor Rokicki, Clinical Assistant Professor of First Year Seminar
Professor Rokicki graduated in 2004 with an Associate of Arts degree from Santa Monica College. From Humboldt State University, she received a BA degree in English Literature in 2006. Her MA degree from the University of Liverpool was awarded in 2011.

Dr. Ying Ying Seah, Assistant Professor of Computer Science
All from Purdue University, Dr. Seah received her B.S. degree in Computer Information Technology with a concentration in Information Systems in 2015, her M.S. degree in Computer Information Technology in 2017, and a PhD in Technology in 2021.

Professor Kacie Seibert, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
Professor Seibert earned an Associate of Science degree in Nursing in 2010 and a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Vincennes University. From Western Governors University, she received a Master of Science degree in Nursing Education in 2018.

Dr. Desiree Seponski, Assistant Professor of Psychology & Behavioral Sciences
Dr. Seponski earned her 2004 Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Self-Designed Women’s Studies with a minor of Mathematics. From the University of Georgia, she received a Master of Science (2007) and a Doctorate of Philosophy (2011) in Child and Family Development, Marriage and Family Therapy Emphasis.

Dr. Brian St. John, Visiting Assistant Professor of Music
Dr. St. John earned his Bachelor of Music- Viola Performance in 1991 and his Master of Music- Orchestral Conducting in 1993, both from the University of Missouri- Kansas City, Conservatory of Music. His Doctor of Musical Arts- Orchestral Conducting was received in 2010 from Arizona State University.

Dr. Alex Taylor, Assistant Professor of Economics
Dr. Taylor obtained his BA degree in Economics (cum laude) with a minor in Mathematics in 2019 from Hillsdale College. From George Mason University, he earned his MA (2021) and PhD (2024) degrees both in Economics.

Professor Jared Turney, Assistant Professor/Lilly Grant Coordinator
Professor Turney earned from the University of Southern Indiana his Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education in 2007 and his Masters of Science in Educational Administration in 2013.

Dr. Hector Will, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering
Dr. Will graduated from Honduran University of Technology with a Bachelor of Science degree in 2009 in Electronics Engineering. His Master’s in Business Technology & Management degree was from Central American University of Technology in 2015. He earned his PhD in Physics from Purdue University in 2022.

Professor Breaha Wininger, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
Professor Wininger is a 2005 University of Evansville graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. From Indiana University School of Nursing, she earned a Master of Science in Nursing: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in 2011.

Professor Chantal Wood, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
Professor Wood graduated from the University of Southern Indiana in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry degree and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2011. From Western Governors University, she earned a Master of Science in Nursing Education degree.

Dr. Toby Zucker, Associate Professor of Nursing and ABSN Program Director
Dr. Zucker received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2004) and his Master of Science in Nursing-Gerontological Clinical Nurse (2009) from Dominican University of California. From the University of San Francisco, he earned his Doctor of Education degree in Learning and Instruction in 2013.

Each year, the University of Evansville holds a Purple Tam Ceremony, which is a significant moment during Academic Convocation. Purple tams are awarded to members of the faculty who have achieved the rank of full professor, which indicates their service to UE. The awarding of a purple tam is symbolic of UE's gratitude to these professors and their contributions to this institution. The purple velvet tams, which are seen at every official academic event, provide a visible sign of achievement.

Purple Tams were presented at Academic Convocation on Tuesday, August 20.

Andy Lampkins, Interim Dean of the College of Education and Health Sciences and Chair of the Department of Physician Assistant Science

Dr. Lampkins originally joined the faculty at the University of Evansville in 2013 as the G. Richard and Rita ’59 Eykamp Endowed Chair in Chemistry and has been a licensed pharmacist for twenty-two years. Prior to coming to UE, he was the John R. Sampey, Jr. Research Professor at Samford University, where he taught in both the McWhorter School of Pharmacy and the Howard College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Lampkins’ research uses chemistry as a tool to solve problems in medicine and spans drug design/discovery, synthesis of bioactive natural products, and new reaction development. Specific research foci include the discovery of new drugs to combat Alzheimer’s disease and the development of “smart” therapeutics that can target, treat, and detect cancer simultaneously. Dr. Lampkins received his Pharm.D. from Butler University, his PhD in organic chemistry from the University of Florida, and he completed a Walther Cancer Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Notre Dame.

Payal Patel-Dovlatabadi, School of Health Sciences

Dr. Patel-Dovlatabadi, or Dr. PD as her students call her, has been at UE for thirteen years and is the director of the undergraduate and graduate programs in Public Health. She has a passion for public health and teaching the multidisciplinary aspects of the field and has seen much growth with the program. Dr. PD also serves as the Public Health expert for local media and has appeared on over 150 televised interviews regarding various public health issues, most recently being the COVID pandemic. She has served on numerous committees including the Faculty Senate, General Education Committee, Faculty Professional Affairs Committee, IRB Committee, and the Public Health Taskforce to name a few. With the Public Health Taskforce (formerly called the COVID-19 Taskforce), Dr. PD played an instrumental role in the development of campus-wide policies. She was also chosen as one of five public health experts in Indiana to write reviews of the literature during the pandemic for WISE Indiana to assist medical professionals and policymakers with decision-making related to COVID-19. She has received numerous accolades including the Dean's Teaching Award, Global Scholar Award, Berger Award for Service, President's Distinguished Service Award, and Evansville Rotary Club's 20 Under 40 Award.

The Department of Communications congratulates Tommy Housman, Instructor of Communications, who was interviewed for an article in Inside Indiana Business journal. Read the article: "Q&A with University of Evansville's Tommy Housman on Fireside Aces Radio launch". Inside Indiana Business: From Evansville to Fort Wayne and everywhere in between, discover the best of business with Inside INdiana Business. With a portfolio of television, radio, digital and on-demand business news products, Inside INdiana Business is your source for all things business in the Hoosier state.

The School of Engineering and Computer Science would like to congratulate Dr. Hector Will, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering, on having a paper accepted for publication. His paper Embodied Immersive Virtual Reality To Enhance The Conceptual Understanding Of Charged Particles: A Qualitative Study will appear in the December 2024 issue of Computers & Education: X Reality.

The paper discusses the design and development of an IVR tool to teach the concepts of electric fields and charged particles. Eight students from technology-related majors participated in the study. The results show a higher score and improvement between pre- and post-test results.

Read the article.

A member of the University of Evansville Athletic Training staff since 2020, Ali Adams has been promoted to Associate Athletic Trainer for the Purple Aces.

“I am grateful to have spent the last four years working with one of the best to ever do it in Terry Collins,” Adams said.  “With Eric (Harcourt) moving into that role, we are well-prepared for this time of transition. I am excited continue contributing to the growth of our sports medicine department and Aces athletics as a whole.”

After starting as an athletic training intern 2020, Ali has been an Assistant Athletic Trainer providing coverage to women’s soccer and swim & dive for the past three school years. Prior to working at Evansville, she was a graduate assistant athletic trainer at Georgia Southern University, where she worked with GSU cheerleading and track and field.  
 
She received a Master of Science in Kinesiology from Georgia Southern University in 2020 and a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Ohio State in 2018.

Two second-half goals powered the University of Evansville men’s soccer team to a season-opening 2-1 win over the Bellarmine Knights.

Despite a quiet first half, the Purple Aces tenacity in the final 45 minutes gave them their first season-opening win since 2019. Sophomore midfielder Baraka Tarleton (Andover, Minn. / Andover HS) broke open the scoring on Thursday with a goal in the 58th minute. While the Knights equalized the game in the 69th minute, senior forward Nacho Diaz Barragan (Almeria, Spain) put the game-winning goal in the back of the net only two minutes later in the 71st minute.

UE got off to a quick start as Diaz Barragan had a chance right in front of the net in the first minute of action on Thursday night. But things quickly slowed down as Evansville’s next shot didn’t come until the 28th minute. Fifth-year forward Kai Phillip (Diego Martin, Trinidad and Tobago) had a chance from the right side of the net that was quickly swallowed up. The Aces had the last shot of the first half in the final seconds as sophomore midfielder Will Bencic (Cincinnati / Lakota East HS) took an on-goal chance from outside the box.

The game’s pace picked up in the second half with shots and fouls aplenty from the Bellarmine. But it was UE who struck first as Tarleton followed up on a shot that hit the post from senior forward Edward Mendy (Overland Park, Kan. / Blue Valley West HS) in the 58th minute. Evansville held onto the lead for over 10 minutes, but the Knights got the equalizer on the rebound from a saved penalty kick in the 69th minute.

The game was tied for only a brief moment as a minute and a half later the Aces found the back of the net. Graduate forward Sami Owusu (Denver / Dayton) dropped off the ball to junior defender Nacho Diaz-Caneja (Coruna Spain / Oregon State) near the left sideline, and his cross found the head of Diaz Barragan near the back post for the go-ahead goal. UE’s defense was able to hold off Bellarmine’s attack for the next 19 minutes by blocking three shots and directing another off-target.

Evansville edged the Knights in shots on goal five to four while the teams were even in fouls with 15 each. Freshman goalkeeper Michal Mroz (Elk Grove, Ill. / Elk Grove HS) made three saves in his collegiate debut for the Aces while allowing a goal. Diaz Barragan and Phillip led the team on offense with two shots each while Diaz Barragan’s shots both landed on goal. Three other Purple Aces recorded a shot through 90 minutes.

 UE continues the 2024 season on the road with a match on Sunday, August 26th. Evansville will visit Memphis for the first time since 2007 for their first matchup with the Tigers since 2011. Sunday’s game is set for a 6 p.m. kick-off and will be broadcast on ESPN.

Familiar faces and new locations highlight the University of Evansville women’s basketball’s non-conference slate for the 2024-25 season.

“I am excited about our non-conference slate,” says Head Coach Robyn Scherr-Wells. “We’ve lined up quality opponents that will make for exciting games and prepare us for MVC action. Our fans will have five opportunities to see us at home, plus other Midwest opponents on the schedule that are easy to travel to.

“I’m thrilled our team has an opportunity this year to play in an MTE in New Orleans over Thanksgiving. It’s a great opportunity for us to play mid-major opponents we don’t normally face at a neutral site.”

The Purple Aces begin the season hosting Franklin College in an exhibition game on Wednesday, October 30th. UE will start the 2024-25 campaign on the road at IU Indianapolis on Tuesday, November 5th. It will be Evansville’s first visit to The Jungle since 2014.

The Aces then have a brief homestand at Meeks Family Fieldhouse in early November. UE’s first official home game will be on Sunday, November 10th as Evansville welcomes Wright State. The Aces have not faced the Raiders in 16 years, making this year’s contest the first between the two in Meeks. UE then remains home for one more game against Southeast Missouri State (SEMO) on Thursday, November 14th.

Evansville will then hit the road for three weeks starting with a return trip to Lindenwood on Monday, November 18th. That weekend the Aces make their first of two trips to Nashville during the non-conference season for a game at Lipscomb on Saturday, November 23rd.

UE will then participate in its first holiday MTE since 2015 as part of the Big Easy New Orleans Classic. In New Orleans, Evansville will play two games over Thanksgiving weekend against Nicholls State on November 29th and Delaware on November 30th. It will be the Aces' first trip to New Orleans and only their second to Louisiana as a program.

UE returns home to Meeks Family Fieldhouse on Sunday, December 8th against SIUE. Evansville will look for a win against the Cougars after a close back-and-forth game in Edwardsville last season. The Aces make their second trip to Nashville on Saturday, December 14th for a game at Vanderbilt. It will be UE’s first game against the Commodores since 1994.

Evansville’s final home game of the non-conference portion of the season will take place in the Ford Center for the Aces annual Education Day. UE will play IU Columbus for the first time in program history on Tuesday, December 17th in front of local school kids.

Evansville’s final non-conference game will be on the road in a familiar location. The Aces wrap up the first half of the season at former MVC foe Loyola on Saturday, December 21st.

Season tickets for the 2024-25 season are currently available through the UE Athletics Ticket Office. For more information and to purchase your season tickets, call Logan Belz at 812-488-2623.

Are you ready to showcase your skills and join our Esports program? Whether you’re an experienced player or new to the game, we invite all interested athletes to come and show us what you’ve got. Act fast or you may not get the opportunity to tryout for our amazing teams.

Tryout Dates

• August 29: Call of Duty, Counter Strike 2, Rocket League
• August 30: Overwatch 2, Valorant, Fortnite, Super Smash Bros Ultimate

Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Location: Aces Esports Center, 1700 East Walnut Street, Evansville, Indiana 47714.

What to Bring:

• Your game account info, Discord, and gaming gear (Controller, Mouse, Keyboard, Headset).
• Water, snacks, and comfy clothes.

Action Required:

• Register ASAP: Fill out our form here: forms.office.com/r/fKbhJmiD6C
• Eligibility: Must have a 2.0 GPA.

Don’t miss your chance to join an amazing team and make your mark in esports. If you have any questions, email us at esports@evansville.edu.

Aces Esports Program