The University of Evansville invites the entire campus community to celebrate an exciting moment in our history as we break ground on The Freeland Clubhouse!

WHO:

• MLB Colorado Rockies Pitcher Kyle Freeland and his wife Ashley ’15
• UE Head Baseball Coach Wes Carroll
• UE President Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz
• UE Director of Athletics Dr. Kenneth "Ziggy" Siegfried

WHAT:
Groundbreaking ceremony for The Freeland Clubhouse, a transformative facility made possible by a record-breaking $3 million gift from alumni Kyle ’15 and Ashley ’15 Freeland. The clubhouse will include a locker room, coaching staff offices, and a lounge, all key elements of UE’s athletics strategic plan, Pathway to Excellence.

WHEN:
Friday, January 24, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CST

WHERE:
German American Bank Field at Charles H. Braun Stadium

Join us as we honor Kyle and Ashley Freeland for their generous support and celebrate the future of UE athletics. We hope to see you there!

Go Aces!

Purple Patrol is returning for Spring 2025!

Sign up as coworkers, a department/office, or a team and get ready to pass out fun goodies to our Aces displaying purple pride!

Sign up here!

In the slots below, please include your name and department or additional employees who will be helping you.

Please sign up for one slot only so everyone has a chance to participate.

For questions or more information, please contact Abigail Perry at ap445@evansville.edu.

Employees in need of a headshot can have theirs taken on Tuesday, January 21, at 9:45 a.m.

Headshots will be taken outdoors near the southwest corner of the front oval lawn. In the event of rain, they will be moved indoors to the SOBA atrium.

To add your name to the list, please contact Abbie Perry at ap445@evansville.edu.

The University of Evansville (UE) warmly invites the community to join a series of events honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as part of the institution's annual MLK celebration.

This year's theme of "Collective Leadership in a Changing World," reflects Dr. King's enduring message of unity, justice, and transformative service.

The celebration will begin on January 18 with UE students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to participate in the Joint MLK Day of Service, where participants will work together to uplift local neighborhoods in partnership with the University of Southern Indiana (USI) and Ivy Tech Community College. Other gatherings such as a faith-based dialogue, a symbolic march, and inspiring lectures will provide space to reflect on Dr. King's vision for a more equitable society.

One of the highlights of the week is the William G. and Rose M. Mays Lectureship, paired with the presentation of the Mays Legacy Award and Rising Star Service Award. The 2025 lectureship will feature keynote speaker will be Dr. Karsonya "Kaye" Wise Whitehead, who returns to Evansville after speaking at the 22nd Annual Women's Equality Day in August 2024.

Concluding the celebration, Dr. Kaye will have a book signing and facilitate the annual Community Leadership Panel that will bring together voices from across Evansville to discuss and explore pathways toward unity and action.

Guided by Dr. King's words- "A genuine leader Is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus"-this week of events invites all participants to celebrate diversity, foster inclusion, and envision a brighter future together.

Pre-registration is required for the Joint Day of Service. For further details and registration links, visit the UE MLK Events page. Join us as we honor the power of collective leadership and move toward a united future together.

The first intramural event of the semester is this Thursday at 6:30pm in the fitness center, doubles pickleball!

Sign up at imleagues.com or download the imleagues app or make sure to show up at the Fitness Center by 6:15 to get your team registered!

Teams can be any combination of male, female, they must be a UE student, faculty, or staff.  No non ue members/guests are welcome at this tournament!

Any questions reach out to Drew @ah519

UE Jazz Ensembles is having auditions this week, with priority given to the following instruments: saxophone and trombone. Please contact Dr. Charles du Preez for more information: (cd288@evansville.edu).

Join SAA Book club this month in reading Holly by Stephen King. We will meet Wednesday January 29th at 12 noon in the conference room of the 525 Rotherwood house. (Please note this is a location change.) We will be discussing both Holly and a book we read last Fall, The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. Feel free to bring your lunch. Email Kathy Taylor at ks6@evansville with any questions about Bookclub or to request a list of all the books we are reading this semester.

Students expecting refunds of excess financial aid are encouraged to input their bank information within Self-Service for direct deposit. This can be found under Banking Information in Self-Service.

If you need further assistance, contact the Office of Student Financial Services at 812-488-2565.

The spring application to become an Admissions Ambassador is now open! If you are interested in becoming an Ambassador please apply! The application will be open for approximately two weeks.

https://apply2.evansville.edu/register/AmbassadorAppSpring25

Members of the  UE Community,

 The Honorary Degree Committee is seeking your recommendations for honorary degrees to be conferred at the May 2024 Commencement.

 We need your help in selecting accomplished individuals to receive one of our university’s highest honors.  Nominations may be made on the basis of individual service to the University or individual achievement that exemplifies the University’s mission.  Recently selected persons have excelled in a variety of areas including law, medicine, education, business, literature, politics, and entertainment.

The committee will forward nominations to President Pietruszkiewicz so he can make his recommendations to the faculty for their approval later this semester.

Please send your suggestions to the committe chair, Ben Johnson, (bj23@evansville.edu) by Thursday, January 24^th.  It would help us if you could provide some biographical information, the rationale for your nomination, and contact information for the nominee.  

Students can request to change their meal plan for the spring semester anytime prior to 5:00pm on the Friday of the first full week of school (Friday January 17, 2025).

Students can request to change their meal plan by submitting the “Meal Plan Change Request” form in their eRezLife portal.  Please allow 1 business day for meal plan changes to take effect.

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Residence Life.

Unsure about committing to a meal plan? From January 14-17, students without a meal plan can enjoy three delicious meals absolutely free!

And there's more! Purchase a meal plan now, and you’ll receive an incredible bonus of $100 in Ace Bucks!

To get started, reach out to Ka'Bria at kc403@evansville.edu to sign up for your punch card and kick off your free meals. Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity today!

Exciting news! Late Night Grill has now expanded to all-day service with the launch of Ace's Grill Exchange! We’re open from 10:30 AM to 10 PM, ready to serve you. You can still use your meal swipe for the Hot Meal Exchange, but if you're looking to indulge a bit more or don’t have a meal swipe, you can easily purchase a la carte! Treat yourself to a hot pizza to go or a mouthwatering hamburger. Come savor the flavors with us—see you soon!

The PsyD in Clinical Psychology program is looking for a work study (federal eligible) to work at the UE Mental Health and Wellness Clinic & Emily M. Young Assessment Center starting the beginning of the Spring semester.  This position is posted in Self-Service and listed as PSYC Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Front Desk Clinic Assistant. Details of the job description and skills needed are listed in the job posting.  The work hours for this position are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30AM to 2:00PM.  If you have any questions, please email Christi Peach, Operations Administrator for PsyD cp144@evansville.edu.

If you're passionate about helping new students make connections and find their way at UE, enhancing your leadership skills, and being a part of a close-knit team, apply to be an Orientation Leader for the 2025 school year! Deadline to apply is January 30.

Application Link: https://forms.office.com/r/i1fWGmW31w

What is an Orientation Leader (OL)?  

An orientation leader is a student committed to serving the University by offering information and assistance to incoming and new students and their families. OLs wear many hats so they must possess a “we care” attitude as they support students during orientation, welcome week, and beyond. OLs are held to the highest standards of good conduct and must possess leadership skills that allow them to be good role models for other students.

The “We Care” Attitude

OLs must be able to adapt and adjust quickly and easily to different situations and support a variety of differing needs and backgrounds of incoming students. A genuine interest in caring for people and an ability to spend long hours working with others are important. OLs are frequently asked to embody a spirit of team work and prioritize the needs of new students and family members above their own interests.

Qualifications

1. Understand and believe in the mission of the University of Evansville. 
2. Support the University, including the regulations and policies as stated in the Student Handbook. 
3. Must maintain a 2.5 G.P.A. and be a full-time student. 
4. Must be in good disciplinary standing. 
5. Must relate well with faculty, administrators, families, and new students. 
6. Must be reliable, confident, sincere, flexible, and display a willingness to help others.
7. Must have good communication and time management skills.
8. Must have the character, academic success, and exemplary attitude that will serve as a good role model for others.
9. Must be able to meet all time commitments associated with the position.

Do you have questions? Contact co-chairs Austin Landis (al357@evansville.edu) or Mia Melendez (mm962@evansville.edu).

Doug Cook is the Staff & Administrators Assembly Employee of the Month for December. Doug has been a valued member of the Office of Public Safety since 1995. Beginning as a Night Sergeant, Doug now serves as the Assistant Director of Public Safety. Doug's nomination noted "Doug is always willing to answer questions, fix a problem or just talk to." Doug's smile and dedication to the University are known campus-wide.

Doug, we celebrate this achievement with you and are so grateful for your contributions to the University of Evansville. Congratulations Doug!

Submit a Nomination for Employee of the Month

Nominations for the January Employee of the Month are open until January 17: https://forms.office.com/r/vAHuvKJLYC

The ChangeLab CHNG-310 - Celebrating Hispanic Voices podcast has been nominated for a Leadership Everyone's 30th Annual Celebration of Leadership. Congratulations to the team: Tommy Housman, Ale España, Lesly Hernández, Darla Luna, and Ainoah Cruz! Terrific work!

Have a listen! Trailer link: Celebrating Hispanic Voices Podcast

The Honors Program is thrilled to announce Katie Haire as it’s new Assistant Director. Katie comes to Honors from the Office of Admission where she has served for the last year as an international admission counselor. Katie looks forward to working alongside Dr. Diane Brewer, Dr. Kristy Miller, and the entire Honors Program Faculty Advisory Committee to administratively support Honors initiatives at UE.

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

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

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

Semester applicants will be informed of the status of their application in July 2025.

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.

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – Four Northern Iowa players reached double figures on Tuesday as the Panthers finished with a 73-56 victory over the University of Evansville men’s basketball team inside the McLeod Center.

UE was led by Tayshawn Comer’s 18 points.  He added 7 boards and 4 steals.  Cam Haffner finished with 13 points while leading the Purple Aces with 8 caroms.  Tytan Anderson tallied 15 points for UNI while Ben Schweiger chipped in a double-double, wrapping the day up with 10 points and 12 boards.

“We missed a lot of easy shots around the rim and picked up several undisciplined fouls,” UE head coach David Ragland said.  “It will be good for us to get back home, be on a normal schedule, and be able to work on things in practice.”

Josh Hughes got the Aces on the board with an early 2-0 lead as both offenses struggled in the early moments.  Following a 1-for-6 start from the field, UNI held a 5-3 lead six minutes in.  Evansville started 1-for-7 with three turnovers before Tayshawn Comer converted a 3-point play to return the lead to UE at 7-5.

Comer quickly struck again on the next Aces possession. Following a 3-point make by UNI, Comer hit from outside to put Evansville back in front at 10-8 inside of the 13-minute mark.  Over the next 10 minutes, Northern Iowa made its move, outscoring UE by a 19-2 margin to go up 27-12.  The offense for UE struggled over that time frame, going 1-for-13 from the field with three turnovers.

Connor Turnbull ended the stretch with a basket as the Aces cut into the deficit over the final minutes, trailing by 14 at the half – 32-18.  Evansville shot 22.2% in the half while turning it over eight times.

It was Turnbull opening the second-half scoring, turning the feed from Tanner Cuff into a dunk, but the Panthers quickly got back on track, opening up their largest lead of 19 points.  A free throw by UNI established a 43-24 advantage inside of 15 minutes remaining.  Evansville did not give up as Cam Haffner’s triple two minutes later got his squad within 14 points at 45-31.

With 7:01 remaining, a field goal from Comer got the Aces even closer at 53-40.  The tides quickly turned back in UNI’s favor as they responded with a 9-1 stretch to take their largest lead of 21 points.  Their lead grew to 23 before Evansville closed to make it a final of 73-56.  UNI shot 40.7% while holding the Aces to 36.4%.  After scoring 18 in the first half, UE erupted for 38 points in the second half while shooting 50% in the final 20 minutes.

Following the road trip, UE is back home for its next two games, beginning on Saturday with a 1 p.m. game against Belmont inside the Ford Center.

ST LOUIS. – For the sixth time this season freshman guard Camryn Runner (Cicero, Ind. / Hamilton Heights HS) has been recognized by the Missouri Valley Conference.

After a big offensive performance at Indiana State on Sunday Runner has been picked the MVC Freshman of the Week by conference staff. Runner paced the Purple Aces offense against Indiana State, dropping her fifth 20-point outing of the season with 24 points against the Sycamores.

Runner also had a career-best game in Terre Haute in multiple areas. She went a career-best 6-of-10 from behind the 3-point arc, recording the best performance from 3-point range by an Ace since 2022 with her six made treys. Runner dished out a career-high six assists, replacing her season-high of five.

For the season, Runner is averaging 16.7 points per game and is one of two freshmen inside the top 10 in the Valley as the seventh top scorer in the league. Runner is also in the top 10 in the MVC for assists with 47 helpers in 15 games for 3.1 assists a game. The freshman also leads the league in minutes played at 34.8 minutes per game and is 58th nationally among Division I players.

With her sixth recognition, Runner is UE’s most decorated newcomer in the Missouri Valley Conference in a single season. Evansville’s previous leader was guard Sara Dickey who was named the MVC Newcomer of the Week five times in her first season with the Aces. The MVC Freshman of the Week award is in its second season and Runner is tied for the most recognitions with Belmont guard Jailyn Banks.

UE and Runner return to Meeks Family Fieldhouse for the first time in over a month later this week. Evansville welcomes the Missouri State Lady Bears to campus for a Purple Friday night game. Fans are encouraged to wear purple to Meeks for the game at 6 p.m.