University of Evansville

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Friday, November 8, 2024

* 2024-25 Student Consumer Information

The U.S. Department of Education requires universities to disclose consumer information to prospective and enrolled students, parents, and employees. This information is available on the University of Evansville website at https://www.evansville.edu/student-financial-services/student-consumer-information.cfm.

Questions may be directed to the Office of Student Financial Services at 800-424-8634, 812-488-2364, or studentfinancialservices@evansville.edu. A paper copy of this information is available upon request. Information included on the Consumer Information page:

  • Academic Programs
  • Accrediting and Licensing Agencies
  • Alcohol and Drug Policy/Prevention Programs
  • Athletics Program Participation Rates and Financial Support Data
  • Code of Conduct
  • Copyright Infringement Policy and Peer to Peer File Sharing Information
  • Cost of Attendance
  • Diversity – Student Body Diversity by Gender, Ethnicity, and Pell Grant Status
  • Emergency Response and Evacuation Information
  • Employment and Graduate School Information for Recent UE Graduates
  • Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
  • Federal Student Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations
  • Financial Aid Credit Balance Refund Policy
  • Financial Aid Information
  • General Information
  • Graduation Rates by gender, race and ethnicity, and selected financial aid groups
  • Graduation Rates for General Student Body
  • Graduation Rates for Student-Athletes
  • Grievance and Complaint Procedures
  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  • Missing Person Protocol
  • Net Price Calculator
  • Program Closure Policy
  • Refund Policy and Return of Title IV Funds
  • Retention and Graduation Rates of Degree-Seeking, First-Time, Undergraduate Students
  • Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
  • Security and Fire Safety Report
  • Services and Facilities for Students with Disabilities
  • Student Loan Forgiveness, Cancellation, and Discharge
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Preparation Accountability
  • Textbook Information
  • Transfer Policies on Credits that Transfer to UE
  • Transfer Articulation Agreement Partner Colleges
  • Vaccination Policies
  • Verification Policy
  • Veteran Information
  • Voter Registration Information
Submitted by Amy Sowders as560@evansville.edu
 
* #SupportYourSport is Underway! Make a Gift to Support Our Student-Athletes, Coaches, and Teams

Happy Monday, Aces! #SupportYourSport, UE Athletics annual week of giving, begins today and runs through Friday! Make a gift to support your favortie team(s), student-athletes, or coaches. There's friendly competition as well, with the prorgam that raises the most money winning a special prize from Prez P that includes dinner and Nike swag.

Give online at uealumnionline.com/supportyoursport

Submitted by Ted McCoart tm301@evansville.edu
 
* UE Student Government Association to hold Dedication for Legacy Courtyard

The Student Government Association (SGA) will unveil the Legacy Courtyard project during a dedication ceremony Thursday, November 14 at 4:15 p.m.

Located on the 300 block of South Frederick Street, the dedicated student recreation area includes a patio, hammock village, two sand volleyball courts, and an open green space slated for future phases of development.

The multi-year project began in Fall 2022 and has been spearheaded, designed, and fully funded by the SGA with demolition of five university-owned homes commencing in June 2024. In collaboration with various other student organizations, SGA ensured that all plants and trees in the green space are native to Indiana.

"SGA saw the need for more outdoor study and recreation areas on campus, and we were committed to meeting that need," said Benton Simpson, President of SGA. "The Legacy Courtyard reflects the vision and dedication of our students. Designed by students, for students, it stands as a lasting symbol of our contributions to campus."

Submitted by Noah Alatza na122@evansville.edu
 
* November 2024 Board of Trustees | Front Oval Parking

The November 2024 meetings of the University of Evansville Board of Trustees will be held on campus Friday, November 15, and Saturday, November 16, 2024. Parking in front of Olmsted Administration Hall and the Schroeder Family School of Business Administration will be reserved for University Trustees. Employee parking on the front oval will be limited on both days.

Submitted by Abigail Murphy am983@evansville.edu
 

Higher Learning Commission

* HLC Video Guides: Learning about the Criterion

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

Submitted by Noah Alatza na122@evansville.edu
 

Upcoming Events

* GWS Screening of film "Will & Harper" with Talkback Following: November 17, 7pm in Hyde 110

The Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies Program presents a film screening of "Will & Harper" and Talkback on Sunday, November 17 at 7pm in Hyde Hall 110.

About the film: Three years ago, Will Ferrell received a most surprising email: his dear friend of nearly 30 years was coming out to him as a trans woman. That friend was Harper Steele, a writer he met on his first day at Saturday Night Live back in 1995, sparking a friendship and creative partnership that grew over the next three decades. In this intimate, honest, and heartfelt documentary, Will and Harper hit the open road together to process this new stage of their friendship and reintroduce Harper to the country that she loves — this time, as herself.

Directed by Josh Greenbaum (Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar), the new documentary film premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival and was acquired by Netflix.

Will & Harper is rated R by the MPAA for language.

This event is open to UE students, faculty, and staff.

Submitted by Sara Petrosillo sp220@evansville.edu
 
* UE THEATRE ARTISTS OF COLOR PRESENTS PLAY READING OF OUR LADY OF 121ST STREET

University of Evansville Artists of Color presents its second annual play reading with Stephen Adly Guirgis’s OUR LADY OF 121ST STREET in the John David Lutz Theatre Lab. This play reading is being presented at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, November 10th. From the mind of an exciting new voice in American theater, OUR LADY OF 121ST STREET is set in a Harlem funeral home, where mourners have come to pay their respects to Sister Rose, a beloved teacher and community pillar—only to find her body has been stolen. Through a series of razor-sharp vignettes, old friends and estranged family members reconnect, revealing painful memories, long-buried resentments, and moments of unexpected tenderness. Raw, gritty, and darkly humorous, this play is a powerful exploration of loss, redemption, and the lives shaped by a tough, unforgiving neighborhood.

OUR LADY OF 121ST STREET is directed by Jacovia Young, a junior theatre management major, from Houston, Texas. Jonathan Roth, a junior design and technology major from Brookfield, Wis., is the lighting and sound designer. Brynna Waters, a senior performance major from Marietta, Ga., is the stage manager, and Visiting Assistant Professor, Liz Jenkins ’05 serves as the cultural coordinator.

 

The cast features Bailey Crawford, a sophomore performance major from Frisco, Texas, as Vic; Antonio Cortés Román, a junior performance major from Metepec, Mexico, as Balthazar; Folarin Oyeleye, a sophomore performance major from Richmond, Texas, as Rooftop; Philana Koto, a first-year performance major from Denton, Texas, as Lux; Mason Norton, a junior performance major from Bremen, Ind., as Flip; Owen White, a sophomore performance major from Valley Center, Kan., as Gail; Brynna Waters, a senior performance major from Brownsburg, Ind., as Inez; Ashly Chalico, a senior performance major from Magnolia, Texas, as Norca; Guldana Karman, a sophomore performance major from Katy, Texas, as Edwina. Kiara Cantu, a first-year performance major from Edinburg, Texas, as Pinky; Jamy Lentz, a sophomore performance major from Denton, Texas, as Marcia; Daphne Wheeler, a sophomore performance major from Star, Idaho, as Sonia.

Tickets are free to the public and seating is general admission.

Submitted by Saray Rodriguez Hernandez sr346@evansville.edu
 
* THE UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE THEATRE'S ROGUE & PEASANT ACES, PRESENTS A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

The University of Evansville Theatre’s traveling performance troupe, The Rogue & Peasant Aces, is thrilled to announce its upcoming performances of William Shakespeare’s A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM.  Don’t miss this chance to enjoy free performances filled with whimsical characters, enchanting magic, and timeless humor.

Performances are at 8:30 p.m., on Friday, Nov. 8, and Saturday, Nov. 9, on the University of Evansville campus in the Ridgway University Center. Additional performances will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, Nov. 10, at the Wesselman Woods Nature Playscape, and on Sunday, Nov. 17, in the Browning Rooms at the Evansville Central Library.

This family-friendly event is free and open to the public, providing a wonderful opportunity for audiences of all ages to experience the magic of live Shakespeare. Reviving a tradition that began in 1962 with a high school touring production of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, the University of Evansville Department of Theatre is once again reaching beyond the walls of Shanklin Theatre to bring free performances to the Evansville community.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM is directed by Visiting Assistant Professor Stacey Yen.  Josie Madzik, a theatre studies major from Howell, Mich., and Mia Lacy, a directing and dramaturgy major from Frisco, Texas, are the costume coordinators; Owen White, a sophomore performance major from Valley Center, Kan., is the sound designer and composer; Jasmine Hardin, a first-year stage management major from Aurora, Colo., serves as the stage manager.

The cast features William Cooper Sanders, a junior performance major from Jeffersonville, Ind, as Theseus; Sydney Gepson, a first-year theatre studies major from San Tan Valley, Ariz,, as Hippolyta; Owen White, a sophomore performance major from Valley Center, Kan., as Egeus; Emily Proctor, a sophomore theatre studies major from Jeffersonville, Ind., as Hermia; Quinn McGaugh, a junior performance major from McAlester, Okla, as Lysander; Bailey Crawford, a sophomore performance major from Frisco, Texas, as Helena; Dinarri Cox, a sophomore performance major from Woodstock, Ga, as Demetrius; Santiago Rueda, a first-year performance major from Garden City, Kan., as Oberon; Antonio Cortés Román, a junior performance major from Metepec, Mexico, as Puck; Sophia McGuire, a junior theatre studies major from McKinney, Texas, as Titania; Landry Barker, a junior performance major from Fort Worth, Texas, as Peter Quince; Brayden Havard, a sophomore performance major from Montgomery, Texas, as Nick Bottom/Pyramus; Joshua Fisher, a first-year performance major from Deer Park, Texas, as Francis Flute/Thisbe; Folarin Oyeleye, a sophomore performance major from Richmond, Texas, as Robin Starveling/Moonshine; Trace Levens, a junior performance major from Bryan, Texas, as Tom Snout/Wall; and Guldana Karman, a sophomore performance major from Katy, Texas, as Snug/Lion.

All performances are free and open to the public with general admission seating. Tickets are not required. If you have any questions, please call 812.488.2030.

Submitted by Claire Londenberg cl265@evansville.edu
 
* Connect with Nonprofit Organizations in SOBA

All students are invited to connect with area nonprofit organizations at an upcoming nonprofit fair happening on Tuesday, November 12, 12:20 - 1:10 in the SOBA Atrium.

This career fair style event is the perfect opportunity to connect with nonprofit organizations and learn about volunteer, internship, and job opportunities in the Evansville area. Lunch will be provided for those who register in advance; please RSVP by November 11 by emailing Megan Conapinski at mt263@evansville.edu.

Submitted by Megan Conapinski mt263@evansville.edu
 
* Snyder Concert and Lecture Series Presents: Sebastian Junger | Thursday, November 14

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Patricia H. Snyder Concert and Lecture Series featuring Sebastian Junger!

Thursday, November 14

7:00 p.m.

Shanklin Theatre

Sebastian Junger is the internationally acclaimed, best-selling author of WAR, The Perfect StormA Death in Belmont, and Fire. He is also the acclaimed director of the documentary films Restrepo and Korengal. As a contributing editor to Vanity Fair and as a contributor to ABC News, he has covered major international news stories and has been awarded the National Magazine Award and a SAIS Novartis Prize for Journalism.

Junger’s latest book, In My Time Of Dying, is part medical drama, part searing autobiography, and part rational inquiry into the ultimate unknowable mystery. For years as an award-winning war reporter, Junger traveled to many front lines and frequently put his life at risk. And yet the closest he ever came to death was the summer of 2020. Crippled by abdominal pain, Junger was rushed to the hospital by ambulance. Once there, he began slipping away. As blackness encroached, he was visited by his dead father, inviting Junger to join him. That was the last thing Junger remembered until he came to the next day and was told he had suffered a ruptured aneurysm that he should not have survived. This experience spurred Junger — a confirmed atheist raised by his physicist father to respect the empirical — to undertake a scientific, philosophical, and deeply personal examination of mortality and what happens after we die.

Junger became a fixture in the international media when, as a first-time author, he commanded the New York Times best-seller list for more than three years with The Perfect Storm, which became a major motion picture starring George Clooney.

Submitted by Julie Beer / jb855@evansville.edu
 
* Indoor Rock Climbing Night at Vertical eXcape, Nov. 16th

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.

Submitted by Sam Tarter st238@evansville.edu
 
* NaNoWriMo 2024 Challenge Write-Ins @ UE Libraries

MONDAYS            3-4 PM

TUESDAYS             7-8 PM

WEDNESDAYS       7-8 PM

THURSDAYS          3-4 PM

SEMINAR ROOM 462

NOVEMBER 4TH TO 21ST

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.

Submitted by Emily De Leon es228@evansville.edu
 

Info You Should Know

* University of Evansville Secures $400,000 Grant from Department of Justice to Create Project Safespace

The University of Evansville (UE) has secured a nearly $400,000 grant from the United States Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, to fund and create Project Safespace, a new initiative focused on preventing and addressing sexual assault, domestic and dating violence, and stalking on campus.

This project will benefit all UE students, with a special focus on supporting LGBTQ+ students, students with disabilities, and international students.

Project Safespace will bring together campus and community partners, including the Evansville Police Department, Albion Fellows Bacon Center, and local LGBTQ+ service provider Matthew 25. Through workshops, training sessions, and awareness programs, UE will work to foster a safe campus environment. Activities will include training for bystander intervention and educational programs about healthy relationships.

UE plans to implement this project over the coming years, guided by a new Project Director and input from students who will help shape ongoing efforts.

Submitted by Noah Alatza na122@evansville.edu
 
* Dr. Cindy Crowe Sheds Light on Latino Mental Health Disparities for PA Students

Evansville Physician Assistant students recently had the opportunity to hear from Dr. Cindy Crowe, who discussed disparities in mental health care within the Latino population. Dr. Crowe's insights broadened the students' perspectives, equipping them to become more compassionate and well-rounded healthcare providers in the future.

Submitted by Noah Alatza na122@evansville.edu
 
* New episode out! Celebrating Hispanic Voices

Students in the ChangeLab "Celebrating Hispanic Voices" published their fourth episode of the podcast in which Lesly Hernández Parada interviews Darla Luna. Tune in to listen to Darla's story!

A special shout out to our production team, Ale España and Tommy Housman!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3L0w099x2CO23zYRSWEk9w?si=9e3f7a2e2edd4d00

Submitted by Diana Rodriguez Quevedo dr130@evansville.edu
 
* Winter Intersession Courses

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

Submitted by Paula Heldt ph28@evansville.edu
 

Congratulations

* SAA Soupapalooza Winner - Abby Murphy

Congratulations to Abby Murphy for winning the 2024 Soupapalooza contest with "Abby's Kick Ace Chili"! Way to go Abby!

We had 10 soups to choose from plus desserts. The proceeds raised will go to student scholarships.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by for lunch and some great soup! We also appreciate everyone who made a soup or dessert.

Submitted by Jaime Wilder jw663@evansville.edu
 

Student Surveys

* Beyond the Books: The Intersection of Campus Involvement and Mental Health

We are inviting you to participate in a research study, click here to start!

Your participation in this online survey is completely voluntary. If you decide to participate in the survey, you can withdraw at any time without any negative effect on your relations with the University School of Health Science. 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 investigate how involvement in different campus activities influences factors such as stress levels, anxiety, depression, and overall mental well-being, specifically at a small school where programs and activities are very close-knit. We ask you to participate because you are an undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Evansville. Although the results of this study may be published, no information that could identify you will be included.

 Participants will be exposed to minimal to no risk. However, questions about mental health can lead to discomfort psychologically. There will be a list of mental health resources, including the University of Evansville Counseling Services and national helplines.

The survey data will be kept in a digital, password-protected file and kept anonymous. This will be achieved because no individual identifiers will be collected through this survey, and data will only be used in aggregate form during analysis.

Submitted by Trinitie Terrell tt141@evansville.edu
 

Harlaxton Happenings

* Harlaxton Team Christmas Raffle- we need UE items

Did you know that the Harlaxton team of staff has a Christmas party each December where the main event is a raffle of the items we have received as gifts each year?   The team eagerly awaits the unveiling of items for the raffle and gets to put their name in for the draw of each item.

UE items are always the most popular and we need some UE swag to add to the raffle this year.   What could you donate?   Anything from your collection of marketing items, something you personally make, or something special from your department.

Holly Carter will be at UE for the board meeting and can collect items to bring back to Harlaxton.  Please reach out to her at hc110 if you have something to add to the party this year.

Submitted by Holly Carter hc110@evansville.edu
 

Athletics

* Aces men's soccer draws with Belmont in regular season finale

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Senior forward Nacho Diaz Barragan (Almeria, Spain) scored his third brace of the year in the University of Evansville men’s soccer 1-1 tie with the Belmont Bruins.

Diaz Barragan scored in both halves for the Purple Aces in the 2024 regular season finale against Belmont. UE led in shots with 12, shots on goal with five, and corner kicks with eight through 90 minutes. Along with Diaz Barragan’s goals two players tallied assists in graduate forward Sami Owusu (Denver / Dayton) and senior midfielder Jose Vivas (Teruel, Spain).

“We put ourselves in a position to host a quarterfinal match. Ultimately, we didn’t get the job done. We needed a win today,” said Head Coach Robbe Tarver following the match. “But a three way tie for third, above .500 in conference, and we’ll have an above .500 record for the overall season. We need to have some perspective and some context on the season. I am really disappointed as I thought our guys did enough to win tonight. Circumstances took it away from them.

“But credit to Belmont as they came back from down a goal twice and put us in some tough spots. I think we’ve played them eight times in the last five years and there’s only been two wins for either team. So it was a pretty classic rendition of this match. But we made the postseason, and we have it all to play for,”.

Evansville began the match with all cylinders firing with three corner kicks and three shots in the first 15 minutes. After sophomore winger Auden Engen Vik (Trondheim, Norway) just missed the net in the 15th minute the Aces had back to back corner kicks. On the second corner kick Vivas connected with Diaz Barragan to the left side of the six. The forward was able to head the ball into the bottom left corner of the net for his fifth goal of the year.

It was a defensive battle for the next 10 minutes until the Bruins found an equalizer in the 27th minute. The final 16 minutes of the first half were all UE though as the team tallied two more shots and two more corner kicks. Evansville’s final shot of the half from redshirt freshman midfielder Jacopo Fedrizzi (Giulia, Italy) was just barely saved with a hand by Belmont goalkeeper Grant Calvert.

With momentum from the end of the first half the Aces continued to push the Bruins defense to start the second. Diaz Barragan again found the net early in the 56th minute on a free kick at the 22 off a Belmont foul. Vivas began the play by taking the free kick, finding Owusu in the penalty area on the right side. Owusu then connected with Diaz Barragan who used his left foot to put the ball in the left side.

UE led for the next six minutes but the Bruins again found the equalizer in the 61st minute to make it a 2-2 match. It was a battle across the field for the final 29 minutes as both teams traded time in their offensive zones. Evansville’s last opportunity on net came in the 76th minute as fifth year forward Kai Phillip (Diego Martin, Trinidad and Tobago) took a chance from the eight that went straight into Calvert’s hands. Neither team was able to find the match-winning goal as the clock ticked down to zero for the 2-2 result.

Diaz Barragan led all Aces with three shots through 90 minutes while Engen Vik, Fedrizzi, and Phillip had two chances each. Vivas added two assists for the first time in his career with a helper on both scores. Freshman goalkeeper Michal Mroz (Elk Grove, Ill. / Elk Grove HS) made two saves while seeing 11 shots come his way.

With the draw to end the regular season UE heads into the postseason as the fifth seed in the MVC Tournament. Evansville will head back to fourth seed Western Michigan for a rematch with the Broncos on Sunday morning. Kick-off from Kalamazoo is set for 10 a.m. CT and will be streamed on ESPN+.

Submitted by Athletics
 
* Maddie Rollett earns third MVC honor of 2024

ST. LOUIS – For the third time in the fall, University of Evansville 5th-year star Maddie Rollett has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Female Diver of the Week.

Highlighting the meet against USI for the Evansville women was another stellar performance by Rollett.  After earning the top spot in the 1-meter with a 265.35, Rollett swept the dives with a score of 255.90 in the 3-meter.

This marked the third time in as many tries this year that Rollett was victorious in both the 1 and 3-meter events.

Submitted by Athletics
 

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