We are inviting you to participate in a research study.

Your participation in this online survey is completely voluntary. If you decide to participate in the survey, you are free to withdraw at any time without any negative effect on you relations with the University or the School of Health Sciences. This consent form will give you information about the study to help you decide whether this is of interest to you.

This study aims to understand how emissions from super polluters, in leading to poor air quality, affect the health outcomes and overall quality of life for the community at the University of Evansville, the research and creation of a survey will assess the extent of these health risks in this population. We are asking you to participate because you have been living in the Evansville area.

Although the results of this study may be published, no information that could identify you will be included. This study will pose limited risk for you, such as psychological harm to those who feel pollution has affected their mental health. The information that will be collected will stay between our study group, and faculty advisor.

https://survey.evansville.edu/TakeSurvey.aspx?PageNumber=1&SurveyID=82M3687K&Preview=true#. 

As part of our ongoing efforts to integrate campus-wide feedback into our HLC reaccreditation process, we kindly ask for your input through the following survey link: HLC Open Forum Survey. The survey is live now and will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on November 1, 2024.

Your input is crucial in shaping our narrative and strengthening our submission, all feedback will be reviewed by the steering committee and integrated into the next phase of writing and evidence review by the working groups.

We encourage you to review the materials available on the HLC reaccreditation SharePoint site, which includes PowerPoint slides and "argument highlights" that provide an overview of our current approach. The full HLC criteria descriptions are also available on the site for your reference.

In the survey, please feel free to address any criteria that resonate with your experience or areas of expertise. You may respond to as many (or as few) as you prefer.

In September 2025, a review team from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) will visit the university as part of our reaffirmation of accreditation. To learn more about the criterion on which UE will be evaluated, please take a moment to watch the following video guides.

HLC Criterion 1 | Mission
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJYe4poqk-Q

HLC Criterion 2 | Integrity: Ethical and Responsible Conduct
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEcGIsTJRmU

HLC Criterion 3 | A-D Teaching and Learning for Student Success
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4M_MgYDQDg

HLC Criterion 3 | E-G Teaching and Learning for Student Success
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJAb7We7y6M

HLC Criterion 4 | Sustainability
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ4quibQzaQ

HLC Federal Compliance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fIP_9MOi0E

Join the UE Venturing Crew for a night of indoor rock climbing at Vertical eXcape! From 8pm to midnight on Saturday November 16th, students will get to climb, boulder, and repel in a completely safe and fully staffed environment. All gear, harnesses, and safety equipment will be provided, and safety instructions and training are provided with attendance. Pizza will also be available for dinner, and both university transportation and carpooling will be provided. Join us for four whole hours of fun and exercise at the state's best indoor rock climbing gym!

For information on travel and RSVP, email Sam Tarter at st238@evansville.edu. Tabling to sign up will be available in Ridgway on Friday November 8th, Monday November 11th, Wednesday November 13th, and Friday November 15th from 11am to 3pm.

Intramural 6v6 volleyball begins next week!

Games are played Monday through thursday from 7-10pm and all UE students, faculty and staff are welcomed to play for free!

Sign up today by going to imleagues.com, download the app "imleagues", or contact Drew @ah519 if you have any further questions. 
Deadline to register teams is Thursday at 9pm.

MONDAYS            3-4 PM

TUESDAYS             7-8 PM

WEDNESDAYS       7-8 PM

THURSDAYS          3-4 PM

SEMINAR ROOM 462

NOVEMBER 4^TH TO 21^ST

CALLING ALL ASPIRING WRITERS, be they majors, non-majors, experienced, green, casual, or professional! The National Novel Writers’ Month Challenge is a customizable writing challenge anyone can attempt that spans the month of November. Find more detailed information at https://nanowrimo.org/. Set your goal and write away! Join any Write-In over at the UE Libraries for an encouraging space to write and help foster a community of fellow writers.

Soupapalooza will be held Tuesday, November 5 in Eykamp Hall. Come out and sample some wonderful soups made by our SAA members and choose your favorite. You can purchase a bowl of your favorite soup and dessert for $5.

Soup and dessert will be available from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

We are looking for some great SAA cooks to make soups and desserts for Soupapalooza. Sign up here to make a soup and/or dessert.

All proceeds from Soupapalooza will go to support student scholarships and the SAA general fund.

The University of Evansville Athletics Hall of Fame is upcoming on Nov. 9th. This year's incredible class of inductess includes Daryl Buente '72 (Equipment Manager), Tim Ernst '91 (Men's Soccer), Krista McKendree-Board '02 (Women's Soccer), and Talmadge Vick Sr. '58 (Football). The event will be held at 6:30pm at Evansville Country Club. Tickets are $150 and include dinner, drinks, dessert and the program. Tickets can be purchased online at uealumnionline.com/hof24. For questions, contact Ted McCoart at tm301@evansville.edu or 812-488-2512.

About the Inductees

(Please see email to Noah Alatza and Abbie Perry on 10/22 for about information on each inductee)

https://gopurpleaces.com/news/2024/8/29/general-releases-2024-ue-athletics-hall-of-fame.aspx.

The Honors Program invites you to a campus presentation by climate change expert and bestselling author, Jeff Goodell, on Monday, November 4 at 6:00pm in Eykamp Hall.

Goodell will be discussing his latest book, The Heat Will Kill You First: Life and Death on a Scorched Planet.  In this book, Goodell investigates an explosive new understanding of heat and the impact that soaring temperatures will have on our lives and on our world. Extreme heat kills more people per year than any other climate disaster and the negative effects—including increased suicide rates, death rates from heart and kidney disease, and spikes in violent crime—touch nearly every human life on the planet.

The Heat Will Kill You First debuted at #6 on The New York Times bestseller list and was named one of the best books of 2023 by NPR, The Los Angeles Times, and The Economist.

Enjoy a FREE MEAL for the whole family! Bring your little ghouls and goblins in costume for extra treats at every station and dress up in your best costume and collect extra treats throughout The Eatery! See you October 31 at 4:30pm ???? #HappyHalloween #ChartwellsHE #UE

The William L. Ridgway College of Arts and Sciences is delighted to announce the launch of a new lecture series: The Morgan Whitaker Stankey Andiron Lectures. The Inaugural Lecture will be at 4:00pm on October 30 in SOBA 170, delivered by former UE Professor Dr Wes Milner. The series is dedicated to the memory of University of Evansville alumna Morgan Stankey, who passed away suddenly in March, 2023. Many generous gifts in Morgan’s memory have allowed us to reinvigorate a long-established tradition – the Andiron Lecture - that was a significant part of the University’s intellectual life for many years.

Morgan graduated with honors from Harrison High School and the University of Evansville. In typical over-achieving Morgan fashion, she graduated with three majors: History, Political Science and International Studies. She was an outstanding student and was beloved by both students and faculty in her three departments. Morgan was proud to be an Admissions Ambassador for UE, perfecting the art of talking and walking backward, and only once falling into rose bushes while extolling the virtues of the University. She spent two semesters in England at UE’s Harlaxton College, and later enrolled at the nearby University of Nottingham, where she earned Master’s degrees in contemporary European history and politics. Her father, Dr Michael Stankey, was Professor of Communications at UE, and her stepfather, Dr Stuart Dorsey, was Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Established in 1982, the William L. Ridgway College of Arts and Sciences offered the Andiron Lectures in Liberal Arts and Sciences. Lectures explored an array of topics, reflecting the multiplicity of scholarly endeavors of faculty members at the University of Evansville. These lectures were always free and hospitably open to the greater Evansville community. Presenters were primarily drawn from the faculty of the William L. Ridgway College of Arts and Sciences but included faculty members and administrators from across the University campus and occasional contributions from the larger regional community as well. The Andiron Lecture series was sponsored by the William L. Ridgway College of Arts and Sciences and was supported by a generous gift from Donald B. Korb.

Please join us in celebrating the commencement of a new tradition that honors both Morgan’s memory and the distinguished history of the Andiron Lectures. We hope to see you on October 30.

UE is once again proud to host the Southern Regional Competition for We the People: The Citizen & the Constitution. On Wednesday, November 6, we will welcome 12 schools (both high school and middle school) to campus as they work to earn a place at Indiana's State Finals. We need volunteers for the following shifts. If interested and available, email Robert Lopez, RL138@evansville.edu. No experience needed for any shift!

8:30am - 9:45am - Greeter (4 needed): Stand outside SOBA and Hyde Hall on the circle and Rotherwood sides, welcome the teams as they arrive and help them get to their classrooms. Purple UE scarf provided (must be returned), UE casual attire.

11:30am - 12:00pm (4 needed): Lunch guide. Stand outside their hearing rooms as they finish their rounds, then guide them to Eykamp Hall, Ridgway University Center, for lunch. Serving as an Ambassador for UE on the way. UE casual attire.

Students in the ChangeLab "Celebrating Hispanic Voices" published the third episode of the podcast in which Ainoh Cruz interviews her volleyball teammate Melanie Feliciano about her six years as a student-athlete at UE. Tune in to this and to the two previous episodes hear Ale España and Lesly Hernández Parada's stories about their struggles and successes as Hispanic students.

Melanie's story:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7hruDMS8PoKZLoG7v3Vn14?si=9fdf286c57fa456d

Ale's story: 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/26zrg1RKUZJUWuVyfMj4AJ?si=28f8bbd7d60d4acf

Lesly's story:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2E6e6Yrkpa2SqPwLwR3thB?si=8571f51c3d8c4d65

Attention faculty, staff, and students! You could win amazing prizes like Ace Bucks, a Portable Bluetooth Speaker, or a Joyful bag packed with goodies! We will select 3 lucky winners! To enter, simply complete the survey, then screenshot your finished survey and share it on our Instagram, @FoodatUE, or email it to us at kc403@evansville.edu. Don’t miss your chance to win!

CHNG-310: Celebrating Hispanic Voices will be offered in the Spring 2025. In this ChangeLab students explore Hispanic student identities, experiences, and perspectives by researching and recording podcast episodes Spanish, English, and Spanglish. Hispanic students share their stories, discuss relevant issues, and celebrate their cultural heritage. Through this podcast students and interviewed guests work to foster a sense of community, empowerment, and inclusivity at UE and beyond. Students are not required to speak Spanish to take this ChangeLab.

“Celebrating Hispanic Voices” Podcast trailer link:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1u4aRzFwFJ51rhHroAi8Gd?si=4e98316f31724c10

 If you want to learn more about this ChangeLab course, please contact Dr. Diana Rodríguez Quevedo (Profe) via email at: dr130@evansville.edu

SPAN 313 – Spanish for Heritage Speakers will be offered in the Spring 2025. This course focuses on developing communicative competence by engaging native and heritage learners of Spanish in exploring social, historical, and contemporary topics with a variety of readings from newspapers, magazines, essays, online media as well content from podcasts.

If you want to learn more about this course, please contact Dr. Diana Rodríguez Quevedo via email: dr130@evansville.edu

The October issue of Crescent Magazine is now available across campus and online at crescent.evansville.edu.

Student Media’s podcast production is in full swing! For the latest episodes, visit fireside.evansville.edu/podcasting

Fireside Aces Radio has curated a wide selection of playlists, shows, and live broadcasts. Listen online or ask your Alexa-powered device to “play Fireside Aces Radio.”

Student Media continues to grow, changing lives, journalism, media, and the world.

Interested in advertising across our platforms? Contact Student Media Advisor Tommy J. Housman at th208@evansville.edu.

To support our dedication to providing UE students with experiential learning opportunities, consider donating at fireside.evansville.edu/donate.

UE President Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz will join Evansville Police Department Chief Philip Smith, Executive Director of Albion Fellows Bacon Center Gina Gist, and Matthew 25 Outreach & Development Coordinator Rachel Trout to announce a significant community collaboration, involving multiple partners including a funding partnership.

A press conference is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6, in the Vectren Boardroom located on the second floor of the Schroeder Family School of Business Administration. Room 270.

Get ahead by taking a Winter Intersession online course. Complete a missing required course, lighten your spring load, and take advantage of winter break. Classes are held from December 13, 2024 through January 10, 2025. Students may take one class and register when registering for spring classes starting October 28, 2024.

The Fall 2024 Purple Pack course materials program covers 2024-2025 Winter Intersession Courses.

Learn more about Winter Intersession

Winter Intersession Course List

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Freshman defender Emmy Brenner (Arlington, Tenn. / St. Benedict at Auburndale HS) has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Freshman of the Week.

With the game-winning goal against the Southern Illinois Salukis, Brenner earned her second weekly honor in her first collegiate season. MVC Conference office staff decide on the MVC Freshman of the Week and other weekly accolades. Brenner’s first Freshman of the Week Honor came at the beginning of the month as she bookends the month of October.

In the Aces' final game of the 2024 season, Brenner continued her strong conference performance with her third goal of the year. In the 40th minute of Sunday’s game against Southern Illinois UE was awarded a corner kick following the Salukis kicking the ball out past the goal. On the corner from sophomore midfielder Ashlyn Koutsos (Cumming, Ga. / West Forsyth HS), Brenner headed the ball from the six into the middle of the net.

Along with the goal, Brenner had Evansville’s only shot on goal in the match that didn’t result in a score. In the 86th minute, Brenner took an attempt from just outside the right corner of the penalty area. The shot sailed to the middle of the net where the Salukis goalkeeper made a grabbing save.

With a goal on Sunday Brenner became the Aces' leading scorer along with sophomore forward Taylor Johnson (Evansville, Ind. / Reitz HS). Both players have three goals on the season for six points behind UE’s leading offensive player senior forward Hailey Autenrieb (Cincinnati / Seton HS). Brenner also had the third most shot attempts on the roster with 16 tries while nine landed on goal for a shot accuracy of 56.3%.

Evansville ended their season Sunday with a 2-0 win over SIU. The Aces' overall record ended at 2-7-7 with a conference record of 1-4-5.