Questions or Concerns Regarding this Work:

Bob Dale: Assistant Director Facilities Management and Planning, 812-488-2046, bd22@evansville.edu

Affected Dates:

May 20, 2024, through September 30, 2024

Description of Work:

The work includes demolition of five (5) existing houses, concrete walkways, and removal of some trees. The work will also include the installation of outdoor lights, outdoor patio, two sand volleyball court(s), and hammock village.

Impact for Occupants:

• East and west walkways on Frederick Street will be closed to pedestrian traffic and vehicle parking from Walnut Street north of the Jones Hall Sidewalk (see attached map, highlighted in red)
• There will be construction traffic and noise.

Action(s) Required:

• Please follow posted signage, caution tape and cones
• No parking allowed on Frederick Street from Walnut Street to north of the Jones Hall Sidewalk.
• Please use Lot H as an alternative parking area.
• Use caution near equipment and construction activity.

Thank you for your patience as we maintain our beautiful campus.

To report a facilities emergency, call (812) 488-2775.

The Center for the Advancement of Learning invites you to participate in the upcoming workshop “Building Effective Teams,” on Thursday, September 26, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in Eykamp Hall, Room 252.

Led by Dr. Tad Dickel, leadership expert and Faculty Director of the MS in Leadership program, this interactive session will empower you to:

• Define your team’s purpose
• Set clear goals and expectations
• Strengthen communication
• Navigate challenges effectively

Strong teams are essential to success, and this workshop will provide the insights and tools needed to elevate your leadership and team-building skills.

This workshop is free for UE employees. A lunch option is available for $12, or feel free to bring your own! To secure your spot and purchase a lunch, register by Thursday, September 19, using the link below.

Lunch/Workshop Registration

If you prefer to attend and bring your own lunch, email cal@evansville.edu by Thursday, September 19.  Space is limited, so register early!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Employees - Ascension St. Vincent is providing mobile mammography services for the University of Evansville. The mobile mammography bus will be located next to the Krannert Building on October 9th from 9:00AM - 2:00PM. Please click the link below to sign up for an appointment time! An Ascension Breast Center representative will call you prior to your appointment date to verify all necessary registration information.

Click here to register

The University of Evansville Theatre opens their 2024–2025 season with INTO THE WOODS, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by James Lapine, originally directed on Broadway by James Lapine, and orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick. This production opens at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 4, in Shanklin Theatre. Additional performances are at 7:30 p.m., on Oct. 5, 17, 18, 19, and at 2:00 p.m., on Oct. 20.

Once upon a time, a genius and prolific composer, Stephen Sondheim, partnered with a brilliant writer, James Lapine, and they created a modern twist on the fairy tales you only thought you knew. This Tony Award-winning musical features a childless couple’s quest to undue the curse put on their family by a Witch, as well as their fateful encounters with Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella. Rapunzel, and Jack (and his beanstalk). This spell-binding tale weaves together a soaring score with magical adventures that ultimately lead these iconic characters to view their interdependence as a greater strength than simply living happily ever after.

            INTO THE WOODS is directed by Assistant Professor Wes Grantom ’03. Tyler Simpson, guest artist, serves as the music director; Delaney Ross, a senior performance major from Fort Worth, Texas is the choreographer; Jacob Climer ’02, guest artist, serves as the scenic designer; Kylee Hassell, a senior design and technology major from Portland, Tenn., is the costume designer; Ethan Santiago, a junior design and technology major from Belton, Texas, is the lighting designer; Jon Robertson, visiting professor, serves as the sound designer; Marguerite Winzinger, a sophomore directing and dramaturgy major from Bordentown, N.J., is the dramaturg; Maya Barry, a senior stage management major from Marietta, Ga., is the stage manager, and Visiting Assistant Professor, Scott Carpenter ‘05 serves as the technical director.

            The cast features Gavin Ramirez, a junior performance major from McKinney, Texas, as Cinderella’s Dad; Kurt Sparks, a sophomore performance major from Millville, N.J., as Narrator/Mysterious Man; Amoren Newton, a sophomore performance major from Denton, Texas, as The Baker; Lindsay Perr, a senior performance major from Medford, N.J., as The Baker’s Wife; Adam Techmanski, a senior performance major from Richmond, Texas, as Cinderella’s Prince; Benjamin Lodge, a sophomore performance major from Overland Park, Kan., as Rapunzel’s Prince; Tomi Akinwande, a junior performance major from Houston, Texas, as The Witch; Stella Clark-Kaczmarek, a first-year theatre studies major from Omaha, Neb., as Jack’s Mother; Alyssa Meadows, a junior performance major from Louisville, Ky., as Cinderellas’ Mother/Granny; Umbra Person, a junior performance major from Jonesboro, Ga., as Cinderella’s Step-Mother; Rachel Disney, a first-year performance major from Louisville, Ky., as Lucinda; Philana Koto, a first-year performance major from Denton, Texas, as Florinda; Kennedy Olson, a junior performance major from Porter, Texas, as Cinderella; Reese Hickman, a first-year performance major from Conroe, Texas, as Rapunzel; Mason Norton, a junior performance major from Bremen, Ind., as Jack; Caroline Petersma, a first-year performance major from Lenexa, Kan., as Little Red Riding Hood; Danny Perez, a junior performance major from San Antonio, Texas, as Wolf/Steward; The ensemble includes: Nick Geyvandova, a first-year performance major from College Station, Texas; Luis Alejandro Gonzalez, a first-year performance major from Midland Texas; and Kiara Cantu, a first-year performance major from Edinburg, Texas.

Adult ticket prices are $20 and $18 for senior adults, UE employees, and non-UE students. UE students may obtain one free student rush ticket beginning at 12 p.m. on the day of the performance they wish to attend.  In addition, UE Theatre is excited to continue their “Pay What You Will” initiative this season.  Every Thursday evening performance in Shanklin Theatre is available for any person to pay any price that best fits their budget.  Single tickets may be purchased online at theatre.evansville.edu or by calling the ticket office at 812.488.2031, Monday through Friday, 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Save the date for the UE Majors and Minors Fair on Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. in Eykamp Hall.

Faculty and students along with campus support teams will provide information about their discipline, professional outcomes, education programs, academic support, social innovation, and much more.

Watch for additional information coming soon. Contact Paula Heldt at ph28@evansville.edu or 812-488-2479 with questions.

Register in Handshake TODAY!

Tuesday, September 24

12:30pm-3:00pm

Eykamp Hall, Ridgway University Center

Join us as we welcome more than 50 employers to campus recruiting for engineering, business, and technology majors. Don't miss the chance to meet regional employers, network in your field, and get information on internships and job openings. Look in Handshake to see full list of registered employers.

Thanks to this year's sponsors: Alcoa Corporation, Barton Malow, Berry Global, Garmong Construction, and RTM Engineering Consultants, Inc.

The Black Student Union is hosting an exciting 3v3 Basketball Tournament on September 22nd, starting at 12 PM in the UE Carson Center! We would love for you to spread the word to your organization and friends to potentially create a team.    Here are the details you need to know:   Participation in the tournament is open to all USI and UE students, faculty, and staff. Here's how you can get involved:   Sign up to play:

• Create a team of up to 4 people (co-ed teams are welcome)!
• Solo players can sign up for just $5 and be assigned to a team.
• Teams are $15 and all payments must be made before the event.

  Volunteer Opportunities:

• Refereeing
• Check-in
• Concession Stand
• Scoreboard
• Set-up/Clean-up

  Attend and Watch: Not a player or volunteer? Come and support the teams for a great time!   We accept cash, Venmo, and Cash App for all payments. To make things easy, we’ll be tabling at Ridgway for the next two weeks—feel free to stop by, ask questions, and sign up! To sign up to participate or volunteer, click here!!

RSVP by Friday, September 20, for the FIRST Change Leadership Workshop!

Unlock your creative confidence through innovative tools and methods to boost your problem solving skills. From fun ideation techniques to collaboration tips and tricks, you will leave this workshop more equipped to lead change anywhere you go.

Learn how to:

• Identify biases
• Break out of fixed thinking patterns
• Brainstorm effectively in groups.
• Change the world through powerful collaboration!

RSVP by Friday, September 20.

Columbia Employee Store Invitation Details:

• University of Evansville Alumni Association offer is valid September 20th - October 14th! 
• Store is stocked with products from our family of brands – Columbia, Mountain Hardwear, SOREL and prAna
• For store access, please provide your digital invite (printed or shown on your mobile device) + proof of affiliation
• Invitees can bring up to four additional guests with each visit
• This offer is for store access (not valid online)
  
  

Hi all! College Mentors for Kids is still looking for mentors for our 2024 - 2025 school year. This is a great opportunity to build connections, build social skills, and have fun. This is also not a huge commitment, just two hours a week on Wednesdays. If interested please email ak427 or ds376.

Are you considering a career in medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy or veterinary medicine? If so, please plan to attenda 30-minute information sessionon “How to be a Successful Pre-professional Health Student” at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, September 18 in Koch 101

Contact the Pre-professional Health Advisor, Francie Renschler, with any questions. fr25@evansville.edu

In April, Sylvia DeVault ’85 was promoted to Senior Director of Major Gifts and has recently relocated across the street to the MGO offices at 525 Rotherwood, where the remainder of the on-campus team is situated. In her new role, Sylvia oversees the Major Gifts Team while also continuing her duties related to corporate and foundation relations. The team is committed to exceeding the FORWARD Campaign goal by securing funding for scholarships, endowed professorships, capital projects, and other programmatic support.

Michelle Conklin has been a committed member of Advancement Services since 2021 and is now serving as the new Administrative Assistant for the Major Gifts Team. Michelle is excited to broaden her understanding of fundraising and grants from a new viewpoint as she continues her studies in the Organizational Leadership program at our university.

The Rest of the MGO Team

Abigail Werling M’09 – Vice President for University Advancement – Oversees all University Advancement efforts – Works from the Igleheart Building

Ayana Blair M’23 – Corporate and Foundation Relations Officer – School of Engineering Liaison – Works remote from Madison, WI

Chelsi Moore – Major Gifts Officer – College of Education & Health Science Liaison – Works from 525 Rotherwood

Damian Thompson ’03 – Major Gifts Officer, East Coast Region – Works remote from New York City

Kelly Gates ’99 – Athletics Major Gifts Officer – Works from 525 Rotherwood and Carson Center

Pat Barner – Planned Giving Officer – Schroeder Family School of Business Administration – Works from the Igleheart Building

Rachael Burt ’96 – Major Gifts Officer, Indianapolis Region – Works remote from Carmel, IN

Tyler White ’14, M’18 – Major Gifts Officer – Ridgway College of Arts & Sciences Liaison – Works from 525 Rotherwood

Every contribution, regardless of its size, is valuable. Please follow the link below to make a difference.

“ For it is in GIVING that we RECEIVE. ”

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We're hosting "Hometown Flavors," an event in the Eatery to showcase the favorite meals of our international students. Share your favorite recipe from home, and we'll feature it in the dining hall, letting everyone experience the diverse flavors of our campus. You can also include any special memories or stories about the dish. Let's celebrate your culture together!

The First Year Seminar Department would like to congratulate Eric D. Braysmith, adjunct professor of First Year Seminar, as he was awarded the Community Spirit Award from the Victory International Film Festival in Evansville on Saturday. They stated his dedication to the local film making community, running a community film series for nearly 30 years, and his work on the restoration of the Victory Theatre in the late 90s. His dedication to these projects and others have enriched the local film community in countless ways.

Dr. Diane Brewer has been appointed the new UE Honors Program Director. In addition to her role as a professor of theatre and the John David Lutz Distinguished Professor of the Arts, Dr. Brewer brings extensive experience to the position, having taught various honors courses and served on the Honors Program Faculty Advisory Committee (HPFAC) for several years.

Additionally, Jayme Williams, who previously served as the Honors Program Coordinator, has been appointed Assistant Honors Program Director.  As the Higher Learning Commission reaccreditation approaches, Dr. Brewer, Jayme Williams, and the HPFAC will be reflecting upon and evaluating the goals of the honors program. They aim to reimagine the future of the Honors Program, particularly through the application of principles and design processes enriched by the humanities.

Sophia Caci is a UE Senior majoring in Archaeology and Anthropology. She had her first article published, “Disability Inclusion in Archaeology”, in June 2024 on the Enabled Archaeology Foundation website. During her semester at Harlaxton, Sophia conducted a research project comparing practices of Community Archaeology between the UK and the US. While conducting her research, she discovered the Enabled Archaeology Foundation (EAF) and had the good fortune to interview Sarahjayne Clements, communications officer, in March 2024 and discovered the important work EAF does in making the field of archaeology accessible to those with disabilities. She was later invited to use her research to write an article for the site and was excited and proud of the opportunity to share her insight. You can read her article here: Disability Inclusion in Archaeology.

We’ve been on the move! This past week, Harlaxton College made some exciting stops at Lindsey Wilson College (Columbia, KY), Western Kentucky University (Bowling Green, KY), Framingham University (Framingham, MA), and Young Harris College (Young Harris, GA)!

From meeting energetic students to sharing our one-of-a-kind study abroad experience, it’s been an incredible week of connection and inspiration. Each campus visit brought its own unique energy, and we’re thrilled to watch our Harlaxton family grow as more and more students discover what makes our program extraordinary!

The fall recruitment season is just getting started, and we can't wait to see what’s next! Keep following along as we continue our journey, making stops all across the country. Big things are happening!

Call for Applications to Teach at Harlaxton
Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027

Harlaxton College is pleased to be accepting applications to teach at the Manor in Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027.   These applications are online and can be found by clicking https://pursueharlaxton.evansville.edu/register/teach-with-harlaxton.

Applications to teach in Summer 2026 are due December 15, 2024

Applications for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 are due on April 1, 2025

Summer applicants will be information of their status by February 2025   Semester applicants will be informed of the status of their application in July 2025.

Summer Applicants:

In the summer, faculty generally teach one course.   Once courses are approved, we will recruit for these courses and then decide which courses will run based on enrollment of students.  These decisions are made in late January of the year of the program.    If your course does run in the summer session at Harlaxton, salary will be paid at $500 per student enrolled in your class.   In the summer, there are no funds for airfare and any family members pay for their own accommodation and meals.  Fees for room and board for a spouse may be waived if there are 10 or more students enrolled in your class. Faculty and families will also be invoiced for health and transportation fees at the Manor for each member of the family and the faculty member. These fees are approximately $300 per person.

Semester Applicants:
Semester benefits include room and board for family members at Harlaxton.   Faculty members who wish to bring children and enroll them in the local schools will be assisted in the visa process but will be required to pay any fees for the visa.  These fees are currently approx. $1000 per person and visas are required for every person in the family.   Faculty and families will also be invoiced for health and transportation fees at the Manor for each member of the family and the faculty member.  These fees are approximately $400 per person.

Teaching at Harlaxton is a wonderful experience, and we welcome faculty members for a phenomenal summer or semester abroad.  If you have questions about teaching at Harlaxton and the experience overall, please feel free to email me at hc110@evansville.edu.

PADUCAH, Ky. – Louise Standtke carded a 6-over 78 to tie for 17th place at The Velvet Championship at the Country Club of Paducah as the University of Evansville women’s golf team tied for 8th place.

She posted the top finish for the Purple Aces, completing the three rounds with a 234.  Standtke registered a 78 in all three rounds.  Finishing two strokes behind her was Mallory Russell.  After leading UE on Monday, Russell shot an 81 in the third round.  She tied for 21st with a score of 236.

Third for Evansville and tying for 47th overall was Elizabeth Mercer.  An 88 in the third round gave her a final tally of 245.  Next up for UE was Trinity Dubbs.  Her 82 in round three tied her for 53rd with a 247.  Izzy Steele rounded out the UE contingent with a 252.  Steele posted an 84 in the final round to tie for 66th place.

Caroline Patterson of UNC Asheville was the medalist.  A 75 on Tuesday gave her a 3-round total of 217.  She came in three ahead of Jillian Breedlove of Austin Peay.  The Governors took the team championship with an 897.  They completed the tournament 21 strokes ahead of UNC Asheville.  Evansville took 10th place with a 953.

UE is back in action at the Coyote Creek Classic.  It will take place on Oct. 6-7 in Peoria, Ill.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Giulia Cardona had a stellar 25-kill performance, but three USI players had double figure kills to lift the Screaming Eagles to a 3-1 win over the University of Evansville volleyball team on Tuesday inside Meeks Family Fieldhouse.

Cardona’s kill total was a match high.  Melanie Feliciano had nine while Chloe Cline added seven.  Lexi Owen led UE with 38 assists and 12 digs.  Maddie Hawkins and Cardona finished with 11 digs apiece.  Ashby Willis and Bianca Anderson led USI with 15 kills each.

Set 1 – UE 25, USI 22

Giulia Cardona’s third kill, coupled with an ace from Krystell Pappas, set the Purple Aces up with an 8-5 lead in the opening set.  USI rallied to cut the deficit to 13-12 before a pair of Cardona kills gave UE some breathing room.  Lexi Owen added an ace to push the lead to 15-19.  The Screaming Eagles made a late rally, making it a 24-22 game, but Melanie Feliciano took matters into her own hands, picking up the kill to give UE the set.

Set 2 – USI 25, UE 19

Evansville took a 3-1 lead out of the gate before the Screaming Eagles came back to tie the score on multiple occasions.  With things knotted at 6-6, UE made its move.  Assisted by consecutive service aces from Jenna Heidbreder, UE went on an 8-1 run to open a 14-7 lead.

Just as fast as Evansville made its run, USI rallied.  A 7-2 stretch cut the deficit to 16-14 and that would be just the beginning of a game-ending 18-5 run that saw USI win the set by a 25-19 final.

Set 3 – USI 25, UE 17

Jenna Heidbreder picked up her third ace of the evening to put UE up by a 6-4 score.  USI quickly tied the game at 6-6 before opening an 11-8 lead.  Cardona and Chloe Cline picked up kills to help the Aces close, but the Screaming Eagles slowly extended their lead to 17-11.  Evansville did its best to cut into the USI lead before falling short.

Set 4 – USI 25, UE 22

Things were looking up in the early moments of the set with Evansville taking an early 2-0 lead.  From there, USI took control.  They took a 4-2 lead and would double up the Aces at 16-8.  Cardona picked up another kill to get as close as four points at 20-16 before the Screaming Eagles clinched the match.

UE will have a rematch against USI on Friday across town.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Redshirt freshman midfielder Jacopo Fedrizzi (Guilia, Italy) scored his first goal of the season to help the University of Evansville men’s soccer team to its first draw of the year.

It only took six shots, but the Purple Aces earned a point against the Indiana Hoosiers on Tuesday night in a 1-1 tie. After falling behind in the first half of the match, UE had 10 minutes of strong offensive pressure that weakened the Hoosiers for Evansville’s first goal at Bill Armstrong Stadium since 2019. The draw was also the Aces first in Bloomington in almost 30 years with the last coming in October of 1995.

“It was a tough game,” said Head Coach Robbe Tarver of the match. “I thought in the first half they pinned us in really well. Any time you give up 20 shots, you have to face a lot, but I thought we were limiting their really good looks. Even though we were deeper in the field, we were able to defend and limit their chances to outside shots.

“And in the second half, we stepped a little bit higher. And I think that let us grow into the game a little bit more. It caused some turnovers to attack in transition and get some set pieces. Which I thought we were dangerous on. All in all, anytime you come to IU and get a result, you’re going to be happy. So, we’re thrilled with that, thrilled with the response of the guys and how hard we worked. It’s definitely a springboard because it shows what happens when you work your tail off and bring those intangibles into a game,”.

It was another slow first half for UE with only one shot in the first 45 minutes of action. Senior forward Nacho Diaz Barragan (Almeria, Spain) connected with the ball in the seventh minute, but it sailed wide to the left. For the rest of the half Evansville played on the defensive end of the ball, blocking three shots with three saves from freshman goalkeeper Michal Mroz (Elk Grove, Ill. / Elk Grove HS). Indiana found its way through the Aces' defense in the 31st minute as forward Samuel Sarver scored.

UE headed into the final 45 minutes of the match facing a one-goal deficit. The Hoosiers kept the pressure on as the game got chippy in the second half with both teams being assessed a yellow card in the first 10 minutes. Diaz Barragan again connected early in the half with a shot in the 55th minute.

But it was Fedrizzi who found the back of the net in the 73rd minute. The midfielder was able to curl the ball around his defender to find the left side of the net for the score. Evansville kept the offensive attack going with a corner kick and a shot from freshman defender Martin Wurschmidt (Fram, Norway) in the following minutes. The Aces also forced two saves from Indiana goalkeeper JT Harms in the final nine minutes of the match.

But neither team found the back of the net for a last-minute game-winner.  For the second time in three seasons, UE and the Hoosiers tied in a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes of action. Evansville returns to conference play over the weekend, heading to no. 9 Western Michigan for the first time in program history. Kick-off on Sunday, September 22nd is set for 2 p.m. CT from Kalamazoo.

SIMPSONVILLE, Ky. – With two out of three rounds complete at The Velvet Championship, Mallory Russell leads the University of Evansville women’s golf team at the Country Club of Paducah.

Russell opened the tournament with a on Monday with a 5-over 77 before carding a 78 in the second round.  Her total of 155 is tied for 16th heading into Tuesday’s final 18 holes.  Following her was Louise Standtke.  Identical scores of 78 gave her a 156 for the day, tying her for 19th.

Elizabeth Mercer is third for the Purple Aces with a 157.  She opened the day with a 78 before recording a 79.  She heads into the final round tied for 24th.  Fourth on the team was Jane Grainkina.  After posting an 85, Grankina lowered her score to a 79 and is tied for 52nd with a 164.  Trinity Dubbs was fifth with a 165.  Her rounds finished at 79 and 86.

The individual standings are led by Caroline Patterson of UNC Asheville.  She followed up a 74 with a 4-under 68 to complete the day with a 142.  She is two ahead of her nearest competition.

Austin Peay holds the team lead by 16 strokes over UNC Asheville.  Evansville is in 7th place, just two behind a fifth-place tie.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – In a crosstown match-up, the University of Evansville volleyball team plays host to USI on Tuesday evening inside Meeks Family Fieldhouse.  Match time is 7 p.m. with ESPN+ having the broadcast.

Weekend Recap

-  UE traveled to the Comfort Inn-Vitational in Morehead, Ky. over the weekend and dropped its three contests to Eastern Michigan, Duquesne, and Morehead State

- Friday’s opener versus EMU saw UE battled to five sets before a late spurt sealed the match

- Giulia Cardona led the offense with 4.45 kills per set while Melanie Feliciano anchored the defense with an average of 3.00 digs on the weekend

Second on the List

- On Sept. 6 against Samford, Giulia Cardona moved to second on the Aces all-time career kills list

- Cardona currently has 1,786 in her career and trails Alondra Vazquez’ total of 1,911

- Her season average of 4.61 kills per set paces the MVC and is 9th in the nation

- In the win over UPR-Rio Piedras, Cardona accumulated 30 kills and wrapped up the first weekend with 5.00 kills/set

Approaching The Top 3

- Melanie Feliciano has a career tally of 1,701 kills and is just five away from tying Jessica Kiefer, who is third with 1,706

- Feliciano had a season-high 13 kills against EMU and has 11+ kills in 5 of 9 matches

- After averaging 3.00 kills in the Puerto Rico Clasico, she has continued to play well and has a season average of 2.61 per game

Picking Up The Slack

- Seeing additional playing time with Kora Ruff out, Lexi Owen has put up solid numbers over the last six matches

- The sophomore has recorded 8.6 assists per set over that time including a career-high of 47 against Eastern Michigan

- Owen added her top UE tally of 13 digs against EMU

Scouting the Opposition

- USI enters Tuesday’s match with a 2-7 record, but that has not been an indicator of their level of play thus far

- The Screaming Eagles opened the season with wins over St. Thomas and Bradley and took a set against Ohio State at the Florida Invitational

- Ashby Willis and Jasmine Green lead USI with 2.56 and 2.50 kills per game, respectively