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Monday, October 14, 2024

* Higher Learning Commission Open House Schedule

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.

Submitted by Noah Alatza na122@evansville.edu
 

Upcoming Events

* FREE - Employee Retention Strategies Workshop - October 24

The Center for the Advancement of Learning invites you to participate in the upcoming workshop “Employee Retention Strategies,” on Thursday, October 24, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in Eykamp Hall, Room 252.

In this interactive workshop, you'll discover actionable strategies to help you retain top talent, reduce turnover, and foster long-term employee engagement. Led by leadership and strategy expert, Dr. Tad Dickel, this session will equip you with the tools needed to understand why employees leave and how to keep them thriving within your department.

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, October 17, using the link below.

Lunch/Workshop Registration

If you prefer to attend and bring your own lunch, email cal@evansville.edu by Thursday, October 17.  Space is limited, so register early!

Submitted by Cindy Felts cf128@evansville.edu
 
* SAA LunchBox Trivia October 15th

SAA Social Committee invites YOU to LunchBox Trivia!

Are you up for the challenge?

When: Tuesday, October 15th, Noon – 1pm

Where: Ridgway University Center; Eykamp Hall 253

Register: Send your team of 4 to Megan McCombs at mm825@evansville.edu

No team? No problem! Just let Megan know

What’s at Stake: Bragging Rights and the coveted Traveling LunchBox Trophy

Why: Because everyone needs a little fun!

Submitted by Rebecca Oates ro32@evansville.edu
 
* Register TODAY for the Health Career Fair

Join us on Tuesday, October 22 from 12:30pm-3pm in Eykamp Hall. We will have more than 50 employers on campus recruiting in the health services fields. This is a great opportunity to network for internships and full time positions. Bring multiple copies of your resume.

Pre-registering for the event will save you time at check in! Need professional resume paper to print your resume? Stop by our office and get your free supply!

Contact career@evansvill.edu with any questions.

Submitted by Amanda Wood aw505@evansville.edu
 
* Majors and Minors Fair - Thursday, October 17

The Majors and Minors Fair will be held on Thursday, October 17, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. in Eykamp Hall.

Thinking about changing or adding a major or minor? This is your chance to network with faculty and current students as well as student support services. Learn more about classes, research opportunities, internships, and career outcomes available to you.

  • Academic Services will be available on site to update your major or minor.
  • Or you can take time to think about making changes before spring advising.
  • The M&M Fair is open to all students.
  • Snacks will be served.
Submitted by Paula Heldt ph28@evansville.edu
 
* 9th Annual Ace Race Skele-fun Run

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

Submitted by Alyssa McMinn am678@evansville.edu
 
* YARD TIMES Exhibition in Melvin Peterson Gallery

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!

Submitted by Carol McCraney cm177@evansville.edu
 

Info You Should Know

* Announcement of Repair Work

Sidewalk Repair Notice for Multiple Buildings (See Impact Below)
Questions or Concerns Regarding this Work: Bob Dale bd22@evansville.edu

Description of Work:
Demolition and replacement of damaged sidewalk sections.

Affected Dates and Buildings:
Thursday, October 10th through Tuesday October 15th. Koch Center (oval side), SOBA (oval side), Olmsted (back door),

Impact for Occupants:
Minor interruptions to traffic flow and walk paths. Some vibrations and noise associated with jack hammers will be present.

Action(s) Required:
Contractors will provide barricades and cones to mark areas of work.
Please follow any instruction given on site by the contractors and avoid walking through those areas.

Submitted by Bob Dale bd22@evansville.edu
 

Harlaxton Happenings

* Harlaxton Welcomes Jean Immanuel as the new on campus representative

Please help us welcome Jean Immanuel as the Harlaxton Representative on the UE campus. Jean is based in the Harlaxton room and will be available from 8:30am-12pm Monday through Friday most weeks. Jean is happy to help with Harlaxton questions, applications, presenations, and any other needs. Please feel free to stop by and welcome her to the team!

Submitted by Holly Carter hc110@evansville.edu
 

Athletics

* Aces fall short in weekend opener

PEORIA, Ill. – Giulia Cardona and Angelica Gonzalez combined for 17 kills on Friday as the University of Evansville volleyball team dropped a 3-0 decision at Bradley.

Cardona led the Purple Aces with 11 kills and Gonzalez added six.  Jenna Heidbreder posted five kills.  Ainoah Cruz had 10 digs while Lexi Owen paced the team with 14 assists.  Kaylenn Hunt completed the match with 11 kills for the Braves.

Game 1 – Bradley 25, UE 16

Bradley took a 3-1 lead out of the gate before pushing the advantage to 10-4.  From there, the Braves went up by a 19-10 score and took the set by a similar 9-point advantage to pick up the 1-0 match lead.

Game 2 – Bradley 25, UE 15

After scoring the first three points, Bradley added to the lead to make it a 13-4 game.  Evansville made a nice run to make it a 14-9 game as Maddie Hawkins registered an ace while Angelica Gonzalez picked up a kill.  Gonzalez kept the deficit at five with a kill that made it a 15-10 game before BU regrouped to complete the set on a 10-5 run to take a commanding 2-0 lead.

Game 3 – Bradley 25, UE 16

Looking to clinch the match, the Braves quickly jumped out to a 4-1 lead.  Evansville never gave up, remaining within striking distance as a Chloe Cline kill saw the Aces get within three at 14-11.  Things quickly turned when Bradley countered with a 6-1 run that put them up by a 20-12 margin.  They finished with a 25-16 win to take the match.

Saturday evening features a match-up at Illinois State with a 6 p.m. start time.

Submitted by Athletics
 
* Cardona leads volleyball at Illinois State

NORMAL, Ill. – University of Evansville senior Giulia Cardona posted 14 kills to lead the Purple Aces volleyball team in a 3-0 defeat at Illinois State on Saturday.

Cardona tied for the match high with her 14 kills.  Chloe Cline added five for UE.  Kora Ruff completed the evening with 25 assists and nine digs, both team bests.  Aida Shadewald tied Cardona’s total of 14 kills to lead ISU.

Game 1 – ISU 25, UE 13

Chloe Cline and Kora Ruff combined on a block that tied the score at 4-4.  Three in a row by ISU started a 15-5 stretch that put the Redbirds up by a 19-9 score.  They continued to add to the advantage to take the set by a 25-13 final.

Game 2 – ISU 25, UE 23

Angelica Gonzalez got the second game started with a kill as the Aces scored the first two points.  After ISU took a 9-7 advantage, UE fought back with three in a row to retake the lead.  Giulia Cardona picked up a kill that would later give her team a 15-13 edge.

With Evansville up 17-16, the Redbirds reeled off four in a row to take a 20-17 edge.  UE cut the deficit to one, including a 24-23 score before ISU finished the set to take a 2-0 lead.

Game 3 – ISU 25, UE 18

Another hard-fought battle ensued in the third with the teams battling to a 10-10 tie.  Three in a row saw Illinois State take the lead for good.  Evansville battled back, making it an 18-16 game, but the ISU attack was too much as they pulled away for the win.

Next weekend, the Aces are home to face Southern Illinois and Missouri State.

Submitted by Athletics
 
* Aces offense explodes in win over UIC

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville men’s soccer team began a Missouri Valley Conference winning streak on Saturday night with a 3-1 victory over the UIC Flames.

After a month away from Arad McCutchan Stadium and two weeks off from match action the Purple Aces didn’t skip a beat on Saturday. UE avenged its 5-1 loss from 2023 to UIC in a big way with a 3-1 win on their home field. Two different Evansville players scored for the Aces on Saturday while the team also benefited from an early own goal by the Flames en route to the victory.

“I thought in the first half UIC put us under a lot of pressure,” said Head Coach Robbe Tarver following the win. “But we weren’t giving up too many good looks so the halftime talk was hey we’ve got to stick together to change this. And to come out right away and get the first punch with the goal from Nalu [Wagner] to Nacho [Diaz Barragan] was a great way to start the second half.

“I think the guys on the team and the staff are really the only people who know who Edward Mendy is. But he’s starting to show himself and he can add a different dimension to our team. And he had a great individual goal there to make it 3-1. We had a lot of fight to finish the game out. UIC is a good team, they caused some problems for us. But it was nice to protect our home field and create the chances we did in certain moments. We’re thrilled to be a winner tonight and win two in a row to head into next week.”

While the match began in the Flames' favor with an early shot, it was UE who jumped out to the early lead. Evansville earned back-to-back corner kicks in the first 14 minutes and on the second attempt the ball found its way in the back of UIC’s net off a Flames player. The Aces kept UIC out of their offensive territory for most of the first half. But in the 31st minute on a clearing attempt, UE put the ball in their net making it a tie game at one.

The draw wouldn’t be broken in the first half despite strong efforts from both teams with four shots in the final 13 minutes. But Evansville quickly retook the lead at the start of the second half as senior forward Edward Mendy (Overland Park, Kan. / Blue Valley West HS) passed around his defender at the corner of the box to junior defender Nalu Wagner (Leipzig, Germany) in the 48th minute. Wagner quickly crossed to the front of the six where senior forward Nacho Diaz Barragan (Almeria, Spain) headed the ball into the bottom right corner of the net.

The Aces kept their offensive momentum going with another shot attempt only four minutes later. UE stayed in its attacking zone as Mendy found the ball again in the 61st minute. Alone on the right side, Mendy worked around two Flames defenders and buried his second goal of the year into the top left corner of the net from the seven.

Evansville only took one more shot in the second half, shifting its focus to defense with a two-goal lead. UIC peppered the Aces with shot attempts in the final 13 minutes of play. But UE’s defense stood tall with two blocked shots and five saves from freshman goalkeeper Michal Mroz (Elk Grove, Ill. / Elk Grove HS) to secure the 3-1 win.

Diaz Barragan led the way for Evansville on offense with three shots, all on target. Freshman defender Martin Wurschmidt (Fram, Norway) was the only other Ace with multiple shots recording two in 90 minutes of action. Mroz set a career-high in saves with eight against the Flames while only allowing the lone own goal.

UE will play its final non-conference game of 2024 on Wednesday evening. Evansville will travel to Louisville for a match with the Cardinals on Wednesday, October 16th. Kick-off from Dr. Mark & Cindy Lynn Stadium is set for 6 p.m. CT.

Submitted by Athletics
 
* Johnson's brace powers Aces women's soccer to tie at Valparaiso

VALPARAISO, Ind. – The University of Evansville women’s soccer team overcame three separate one-goal deficits on Sunday afternoon to earn a point in a 3-3 draw with the Valparaiso Beacons.

The Purple Aces may have gone down a goal early in Sunday’s match at Valparaiso, but it didn’t stop them from coming back multiple times to earn their second road result. Sophomore forward Taylor Johnson (Evansville, Ind. / Reitz HS) scored UE’s first brace since 2021 with Evansville’s first two goals of the afternoon. While senior forward Hailey Autenrieb (Cincinnati / Seton HS) became the Aces leading offensive player with UE’s third goal in the 89th minute.

The start of the match was all Valparaiso as they challenged fifth-year goalkeeper Myia Danek (Laingsburg, Mich. / Laingsburg HS) early. The Beacons took an early one-goal lead in the 16th minute on a long shot from the 18. But Evansville answered back quickly only 75 seconds later. Johnson scored her first goal in the 18th minute as sophomore midfielder Ella Hamner (Evansville, Ind. / Memorial HS) found her in the middle of the penalty area. Johnson smacked the ball into the middle of the net with her right foot for her first goal of 2024.

The match didn’t stay tied for long, as Valpo scored again in the 21st minute, playing with the wind at their backs. The Aces' offense didn’t back off for the last 24 minutes, taking three more shot attempts but couldn’t find the back of the net.  UE’s offense took the start of the second half by storm with three quick shots in the first three minutes.

In those first minutes, Johnson scored her second goal of the match off a long cross from graduate defender Rachel Rosborough (Mt. Brydges, Ontario). Johnson’s second goal in the 49th minute came in close range from the six hitting the far right side of the net. But the Beacons found an answer again in the 57th minute to retake a one-goal lead.

Down by a goal again, the Aces attacked the net with two quick shots following the score. The teams traded back-to-back shot attempts in the middle of the second half. But UE took control on offense in the final nine minutes of the match. After five attempts it was Autenrieb that broke through for Evansville’s third goal in the 89th minute. Running up the left side of the field after an Aces throw-in, Autenrieb fired from the 10 to place the ball in the bottom right corner and earn UE another point in the MVC standings.

Autenrieb was Evansville’s offensive leader with a career-high five shots with two on goal. Two Aces had three shots in the match as Johnson and senior midfielder Reece Simmons (Las Vegas / Shadow Ridge HS) were effective on the attack. Defender Kaylee Woosley (Evansville, Ind. / North HS) and Hamner also had multiple shots for a season-high 18 shots against Valpo.

UE returns home to Arad McCutchan Stadium on Thursday, October 17th. Evansville welcomes Illinois State to the River City for a midweek Valley matchup. Kick-off from Arad is set for 6 p.m. on Thursday.

Submitted by Athletics
 

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