The University of Evansville 2024 Annual Security Report is now available. This report is made public every year as part of UE’s compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act. For additional campus safety resources please visit https://www.evansville.edu/safety/. Individuals wishing to provide feedback or ask a question are encouraged to contact publicsafety@evansville.edu.

The HLC Steering Committee will be hosting four open forums, with two sessions each scheduled for both October 23 and October 24. We encourage you to attend one of the open forums and will continue to share relevant updates as we move through the Fall semester. Below are the dates, locations, and intended audiences for each Open Forum.

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

10 a.m. – Staff and Administrators

Location: SB 270 (Vectren Executive Board Room)

2 p.m. – Faculty

Location: Koch Center 100

Thursday, October 24, 2024

10 a.m. – Staff and Administrators

Location: SB 270 (Vectren Executive Board Room)

2 p.m. – Faculty

Location: Koch Center 100

For more information on the HLC process and to access a Frequently Asked Questions page, please click here.

Join the Kappa Nu City-Wide Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. this Pink Friday as we raise awareness, honor those affected, and support the fight against breast cancer. Together, we can spread the message of hope and strength! 

We’ll be on patrol looking for those wearing pink on Friday 9/27 to show their support. If we spot you, you’ll receive a FREE item as a token of appreciation for helping us raise awareness.

The University of Evansville’s Department of History, Politics, and Social Change is proud to welcome Dr John C McManus for the 22^nd annual Thomas C. Fiddick Memorial Lecture. His lecture will discuss the role of the US Army in the Pacific during World War II and will be in Eykamp Hall in the Ridgway University Center at UE on Friday October 4 at 7pm. The event is free and open to the public, and all faculty, staff, and students are warmly invited.

John C. McManus is Curators’ Distinguished Professor of U.S. military history at the Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T). As one of the nation’s leading military historians, and the prize-winning author of fifteen well received books on the topic, he is in frequent demand as a speaker and expert commentator. His most recent project has been a major three volume history of the U.S. Army in the Pacific/Asia theater during World War II which culminated with the 2023 publication of To the End of the Earth: The US Army and the Downfall of Japan, 1945.

 “Professor McManus is one of the world’s leading historians of World War II and it is an enormous privilege to bring him to the University of Evansville to deliver the 2024 Fiddick Lecture and interact with students in class,” said Dr James MacLeod, UE professor of history and director of the Fiddick Memorial Lecture Series. Dr MacLeod also said, “Given the fact that the lecture will mark 80 years since some of the key battles of the Pacific War, and Tom Fiddick’s lifelong interest in the War, this lecture topic is particularly appropriate.”

Did you know that during the “Fall 2024 Recycling Event,” a variety of electronic materials will be accepted for recycling at no charge.  Accepted items include, but are not limited to TVs, computers, monitors, printers, hard drives, laptops, fax/scanners, cell phones, DVD players, digital cameras, and cables/cords.

Copy machines and appliances, including microwaves, will NOT be accepted.

This program is for Vanderburgh County households only.  Items from businesses will not be accepted.”

Fall Event:  September 28, 2024, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, Civic Center parking lot (9th & Walnut Streets)

For more information, please call the Vanderburgh County Solid Waste District at 812-436-7800.

The Hispanic Latine Student Union (HLSU) and the Center for Inclusive Excellence (CIE) are pleased to invite students, faculty, staff to the screening the documentary Cholitas (with English subtitles) this Thursday, September 26th from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Ridgway Student Center -  Eykamp (2nd floor).    It's a very inspiring story of a group of Indigenous Bolivian women who join forces to break through societal stereotypes and expectations of gender and machismo.    Faculty members, if you would like to give your class extra credit for attending this event, please email Dr. Rodríguez Quevedo (dr130@evansville.edu), and we'll have an attendance sheet set up for your class.    We look forward to having you join us on Thursday!

Indulge in a tantalizing experience on September 26th as we showcase our exquisite cold brew coffee bases paired with classic vanilla ice cream and an array of delightful toppings. Join us at our table in Ridgeway next to Ace's Place for an unforgettable treat. Elevate your next event with this irresistible combination and leave your guests impressed. Don't miss out!

University of Evansville alumna Carrie Preston ’89 is voicing the Giant in the Department of Theatre’s upcoming production of INTO THE WOODS. Preston stars as the title role in the CBS comedy, Elsbeth. She has appeared in other popular TV shows, such as True Blood, Claws, The Good Fight, and The Good Wife, receiving an Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in 2013 for her role, as Elsbeth Tascioni, in the latter. Preston has also appeared in several movies, including The Holdovers, Doubt, and My Best Friend’s Wedding. In addition, she has appeared on Broadway in The Rivals, The Tempest, and in Festen, originating the role of Mette.

INTO THE WOODS 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. 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.

On behalf of Ace CARE, we would like to invite you to the 9th annual Ace Race Skele-fun Run 5K!

Ace CARE is hosting our largest fundraiser, the Ace Race 5K, on October 26, 2024. We are asking for support from students and faculty so that we may continue to provide care to our most vulnerable neighbors. We welcome you to join us for the race to support our organization.

The mission of Ace CARE is to connect the unmet health care needs of the Tri-State community with the educational experience of our Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, and Athletic Training students. We do this by providing free physical therapy care and group exercise programs to the uninsured, underinsured, homeless, and vulnerable members of our community to improve the quality of life in our surrounding area.

Last year, our students volunteered over 3,500 hours of their time, and we were able to treat over 127 participants. Ace CARE operates solely on community philanthropy, and we work tirelessly to keep our doors open to those we serve.

Learn more and sign up

UE Employee Fall Healthy Behavior Challenge: Fall into Fitness!

Challenge dates: 10/7 - 11/10

• Track your daily steps through your favorite step tracker.

• Submit total weekly steps (Monday—Sunday) by the following Monday through a link provided to you at the beginning of the challenge.

• Results will be shared at the end. The top 4 participants with the most steps will win a surprise $50 gift card!

• Earn one-time $150 in HRA credits for participating throughout the entire challenge!

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/PyNHg6jLfcBXMuKX6

Email Taylor with any questions (taylor.kollak@ascension.org)

The YARD TIMES exhibit, featuring artist Amanda Smith, will open on September 3 through October 19, 2024.

The UE Friends of Art cordially invites you to a reception on Friday, September 13 at 6:30 pm in the Melvin Peterson Gallery.  Please plan to attend and bring a friend!

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.

Dear Freshmen's first episode is out now! Hosted by Abijah Mersyl Dalion, this episode delves into the topic of what Freshmen's should know about college, specefically topics that aren't talked about. Tune in to hear about Abijah's Freshman year experience and what other UE students have to say!

Ready to Make Your Voice Heard? 

Swing by the Kappa Nu City-Wide Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Voter Registration Table and get registered to vote with Kappa Nu! Ensuring your voice is counted in upcoming elections only takes a few minutes. Here’s what you need to bring:

1 Driver’s License or State ID Number
2 OR the last four digits of your Social Security Number

Every vote matters—whether it's for national elections or local issues that impact our community.

Are you already registered? Stop by to update your info or learn more about what’s on the ballot. See you there!

A new episode of the Unscripted Podcast hosted by Chance McDowell and Autumn Mosley. On this week's episode, Chance and Autumn discusses recent news regarding politics, musical artists, and the chaos of YikYak. Tune in and stay in the loop to hear about what they have to say!

A new episode for the podcast "Relationships" hosted by Elijah Hamilton is out now! This weeks episode continues the topic of Long-Distance Relationships that Elijah touched on last week's episode. Tune in to hear more about what Elijah has to say about LDR!

The Follow Up, hosted by Ahley Potts and Alesandra Espana, looks over the latest Purple Pulse and its details. Tune in to hear about the latest published Purple Pulse.

The new September 2024 issue of Crescent Magazine, proudly created by Student Media, is now available! Online and in print at strategic locations on campus.  This month’s cover story by Grace Gleisner dives deep into the importance of foreign language learning, challenging the notion that English alone is insufficient in our increasingly globalized world. Grace explores the widening gap between American and European language learners, highlighting how the decline in language education in the U.S. could leave us at a disadvantage on the world stage.

Additional Stories in This Issue:

• Go Back to Your Country: A powerful personal essay exploring identity, belonging, and

   the impact of racism in America, written anonymously.

• Book Reviews: By Morgan Bassett

Check out our reviews of five must-read books:

• None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell (Mystery/Thriller)

 • James by Percival Everett (Historical Fiction)

 • The Act of Disappearing by Nathan Gower (Mystery/Historical Fiction)

 • Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (Science Fiction)

 • Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver (Romance)

 • Harlaxton Hijinks by Gabriel Long: Join Gabriel on an adventurous journey to Wales filled

     with unexpected twists and memorable moments.

Fireside Aces Radio is also buzzing with exciting new content! Check out the latest episodes of our brand-new podcasts and radio shows: Visit the website to listen or say, “Alexa, play Fireside Aces Radio” on your Alexa-enabled device.

• The Couch with Julian Shellnutt

• Relationships with Elijah Hamilton

• Unscripted with Chance McDowell and Autumn Mosley

• The Monday Nerve with Beverley Buchanan, airing every Monday from 11 AM to 1:30 PM,

    dives into the legacy of Nirvana and the music they inspired.

• The Friday Nerve, also hosted by Beverley Buchanan, airs every Friday from 11 AM to 2

   PM, celebrating female punk, folk, independent, and alternative rock. (Note: This show is

   not for the racist, sexist, or homophobic—leave your hate at the door!)

• The Burn List takes over weekdays at 4 PM, where you can unwind with a playlist of songs

   loosely tied together by the theme of fire.

• Moment of Ren offers a moment of calm and discovery amidst the hustle, perfect for

   unwinding with something new.

• Royalty on the Radio with Andrea Lenser, airing Sundays from 12 PM to 1 PM, is a tribute

   to Queen with a personal mixtape of Andrea’s favorite songs.

• Musical Madness, also hosted by Andrea Lenser, brings the best of stage and movie

   musicals every Saturday from 12 PM to 2 PM.

(Caution: Strong language and mature themes may appear.)

About Student Media:

Student Media is a student organization that produces media content for the University of Evansville students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni. Student Media produces and creates content for The Crescent Magazine, an online and print publication that distributes 1,500 copies across campus three times a semester. The magazine serves as an open forum for the university community, focusing on student life, campus news, features, sports, and select local and general interest items. In addition to the magazine, Fireside Aces Radiois also produced and run by Student Media, featuring curated playlists, pre-recorded and live shows created by University of Evansville students, and is home to 20 podcasts from numerous majors and interests across campus.

There are opportunities to join Student Media for credit, through practicums, electives, or volunteer positions. We also hire students through federal work-study and offer other paid positions when available. Any student, regardless of year or major, is invited to inquire about working with us.

Read the new issue: September 2024 Edition

Tune into Fireside Aces Radio: Fireside Aces Radio

Check out our podcasts and radio shows: Fireside Aces Podcasts

Visit our website: Crescent Magazine

Follow us on social media:

• Facebook: UECrescentMagazine

• Instagram: crescentmagazine

Stay informed, entertained, and connected with the latest from Student Media—there’s something for everyone!

Happy reading and listening!

Thank you to all the employees who attended our first annual employee benefit fair last week. Each vendor that was in attendance brought valuable information and resources to share with our members. NFP, TrueRx, Anthem, Wellbridge, Reliance, Ascension Medical Clinic, HealthJoy were all happy to answer questions one on one to help our employees better understand their benefits.

As promised, prizes have been awarded for participation in the Benefit Fair. Help me wish a big congratulations to the following winners:

• Dale Edwards - $50 Amazon Gift Card
• Terry Voges - $25 Gift Card
• Sarah O'Leary - $25 Gift Card
• Jessica Snow - $25 Tango E-Gift Card
• Faith Fox - Google Nest
• Stephanie Stoll - 40 oz Tumbler
• Cindy Felts - 2 Season Passes for the 2024 - 25 Shanklin Theatre

Mark your calendars for the next opportunity to meet your insurance representatives and hear updates on benefit plans during next spring's Benefit Open Enrollment, April 1 - 2, 2025. As always, please contact Lori LeDuc in the Office of Human Resources for any benefit related questions.

Calling all commuter students! The dual student lounge is now open and recieving registrations! The common spaces in Hale Hall are now being opened to commuter students to allow for a more relaxed place to study, get some down time between classes, or have lunch! The spaces that are available include the game room, the kitchen and attached lounge area, and the computer lab. Registration is located on the second floor of Ridgway in the office of residence life. Access is granted 24-48 working hours after registration is complete.

The space operates on the same hours as Ridgway and swipe access is added to your student ID following registration!

UE Mathematics Assistant Professor Omid Khormali and his collaborators, UE Computer Science Assistant Professor Maxwell Omwenga, and UE students Andrew Thompson and Bakhrom Nasurullaev, are working to build and validate a bottom-up databasing system and a fully functioning portal for Forest Health data reporting and quantitative trend analyses.

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.

Philip Siegel passed away on September 14 at the age of 90 after a long and distinguished career in the legal profession.  He was an adjunct professor in the Legal Studies program for 39 years, teaching Real Estate Law every other semester beginning in 1978.  An Evansville native and a 1952 Bosse grad, Mr. Siegel was widely known and highly respected for his incredible community involvement in an array of charitable, religious and legal organizations.  Over the years, he earned many awards, including the James Bethel Gresham Freedom Award from the Evansville Bar Association.  Among other things, he was the first attorney for the Area Plan Commission for Evansville and Vanderburgh County, president of Temple Adath B'nai Israel, and president of the board of Burdette Park.  The Legal Studies program extends our condolences to his family and thanks him for his many years of sharing his expertise with students at the University of Evansville.

It’s been a fantastic week on the road! We had the opportunity to visit University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (UWEC) last week, where we kicked things off with a breakfast reception alongside 14 academic advisors from a variety of departments looking to send their students to Harlaxton. This was followed by their study abroad fair, where over 60 students stopped by to learn more about what makes Harlaxton such an extraordinary experience. We are excited to stay in touch with them as we continue to build interest in our program!

CINCINATTI – The University of Evansville men’s soccer team was kept out of the net for the first time in 2024 in a 2-0 loss to the Xavier Musketeers.

The Purple Aces defense was tested in their third of four straight road games in Cincinnati. Graduate forward Sami Owusu (Denver / Dayton) was the only UE player with multiple shots while senior midfielder Jose Vivas (Teruel, Spain) had the only chance on net. Freshman goalkeeper Michal Mroz (Elk Grove, Ill. / Elk Grove HS) made three saves in the loss.

Evansville’s offense struggled in the first half with two offside’s calls in the first 13 minutes of action. The Aces didn’t find the offensive zone until two thirds into the first half as Owusu launched a ball just high of the goal in the 33rd minute. Xavier dominated play in the first 45 minutes with six shots. The final shot ended up in the back of the net for the Musketeers in the 42nd minute, putting UE down by one going into the second half.

The start of the second half played out in similar fashion for Evansville as Xavier scored a long goal in the 49th minute to put the Aces down by two. The match’s pace slowed down after the goal as both teams fought for the ball in the midfield. UE’s offense came alive in the 71st minute with four straight shots at the net.

Vivas chance came in the 74th minute after he stripped the ball from a Musketeer defender. He took the ball all the way into the 12 and fired. But the shot was saved by Xavier’s goalkeeper coming out of the net to make the save with a slide tackle. Sophomore winger Auden Engen Vik (Tondheim, Norway) took a shot on the rebound, but it was blocked by a Musketeer. Vik’s blocked shot in the 75th minute ended up being Evansville’s final opportunity of the night.

The Aces return to Missouri Valley Conference play on Saturday. UE will have its last of four away games in Peoria to take on Bradley. Kick-off for Evansville’s return to conference play on September 28th is set for 7 p.m.

ONEONTA, Ala. – Day three of the Graeme McDowell Invitational saw Danill Romashkin and Omar Khalid finish at one over par as the University of Evansville men’s golf team came home in 12th place at Limestone Springs.

Romashkin’s score of 73 gave him a 3-round total of 219.  He tied for 44th in the final standings.  His low round of the weekend was a 71 on Monday.  Completing the event one behind him was Andres Rodriguez.  He carded a 2-over 74 on Tuesday and wrapped up the tournament with a 220.  He tied for 47th with his low score being a 71 in round two.

Omar Khalid matched Romashkin’s final-round tally of 73.  Shooting a 9-over 225, he tied for 62nd.  Next up was Julian Kiessling.  The freshman improved in all three rounds, culminating in a 237 for his three rounds.  Kiessling posted a 75 on Tuesday for his low round of the tournament.  Eli Rohleder shot an 82 in the final round, resulting in a final score of 240.

UL Monroe and North Alabama were co-champions of the event.  Both finished at 30-under for the weekend.  Lipscomb took third, two strokes behind.

Xing Luo of UNA was the medalist.  Finishing the last round with a 6-under 66, Luo tallied a 200 in his three rounds, defeating a second-place tie by two strokes.

Next week, the Purple Aces return to the course at the Bubba Barnett Intercollegiate in Jonesboro, Ark.

ONEONTA, Ala. – After shooting identical scores in the first round of the Graeme McDowell Invitational, the duo of Andres Rodriguez and Daniil Romashkin did so once again in Monday’s second round to pace the University of Evansville men’s golf team.

Rodriguez and Romashkin both recorded scores of 75 to open the event on Sunday and came back in the second 18 holes to post rounds of 71, one under par.  Both are tied for the 40th position at Limestone Springs.

Omar Khalid made a nice improvement in the second 18 holes.  The freshman began the weekend with a 78 before lowering his score by five shots to a 2-over 74.  He is tied for 66th on the individual leaderboard.

Eli Rohleder and Julian Kiessling completed the scoring for the Purple Aces.  Rohleder remains fourth on the team with a 158.  Both of his rounds finished at 7-over.  Kiessling made the largest jump for UE.  After carding a score of 85 on Sunday, the freshman completed Monday’s round with a 5-over 77.

Evansville remains in 12th place in the team standings while the top of the standings see the top three teams separated by just one stroke.  North Alabama heads into Tuesday’s final round at 21-under with Lipscomb and UL Monroe tied for second, just one off the pace.

Yixiang Wang from Memphis and Louis Anceaux of ULM are tied atop the individual standings.  Both have scores of 131, 11 under par.  Xing Luo of UNA is one stroke behind in third place.

The Purple Aces fell behind early at No. 9 Western Michigan on Sunday afternoon and weren't able to make up the distance over 90 minutes in the 2-1 loss. It was UE's first loss to Western Michigan in the eight-game series dating back to 1979. Sunday's match was Evansville's first against its first ranked opponent of the season. Currently the Aces have one more ranked opponent on the schedule in the no. 23 Bowling Green Falcons at the end of October. In 2023 UE played three ranked teams and last beat a ranked team in 2018. 

After a season off from playing the Musketeers, UE returns to play at Corcoran Field for the first time since 2016. Evansville will try for the team's first win in Cincinnati in almost 25 years on Tuesday after the two teams did not play each other for two separate six-year stretches. The two teams last met during the 2022 season in Evansville where Xavier left the River City with a 3-1 victory.

The Musketeers come into Tuesday's game with a 3-2-3 overall record and a 1-0-0 Big East conference record. Xavier began conference play over the weekend with a 1-0 win over St. Johns for their second straight shutout match. The Musketeers are led on offense by junior defender Matthew Senanou who has three goals on the season. Xavier has had eight different players score a goal through eight matches. 

Two separate UE players scored their first goals of the season in the Aces last week of matches. Redshirt freshman Jacopo Fedrizzi (Giulia, Italy) first goal came against Indiana in the 73rd minute and was the match-tying goal. While freshman defender Martin Wurschmidt (Fram, Norway) scored his first career goal at Western Michigan in the 63rd minute of the match. 

Sophomore midfielder Will Bencic will play in his hometown for the first time since joining the Aces in 2023. Bencic has started the past two games for UE on the road and played at Lakota East HS in Cincinnati for four years prior to moving to Evansville.

The preseason for National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) wrapped up with three teams making strong impressions, each driven by standout players. Our Counter-Strike 2 team finished with a solid 2-1 record, against University of Michigan, North Dakota State, and Grand Valley State. Adam Goffinet and Jude Nguyen consistently delivered both offensively and defensively. Drew Fieger and Jeremy Pennington had clutch performances in critical moments against our hardest competitors. Rookie In-Game-Leader Azim Tashpulatov also caught attention, stepping up with their fast thinking and ability to keep mentals in check, proving just how valuable they are.

On the Rocket League team, Aedon Smith led the charge with an impressive number of shots on goal, while Eli Minar consistently regained possession for us. Wade Dixon’s defensive prowess was a sight to behold, with an impressive number of saves. Our victories against North Illinois, University of Illinois, and University of Houston are a testament to our team's skill and coordination.

Meanwhile, Overwatch added two new valuable additions to the team, with rookie tank Cruz Dillehay showing leading the team into battle and rookie DPS Reese Doran showing off his aim and knowledge of the game. Veteran support duo, Ethan Jaworski and Gwyneth Hanson controlled the tempo of the game, while veteran DPS Brennan Hacker put consistent numbers on the board to help the team achieve an impressive 2-1 record.

With preseason concluded, keep up with our regular season games on our socials:@UEAcesEsports or tune into our games on twitch: acesesports