Employees in need of a headshot can have theirs taken on Thursday, March 27 at 9:45AM.

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 Center for Innovation & Change's next Change Leadership Workshop is scheduled for Thursday, March 27, 6-9pm, in Eykamp Hall!

A major piece of what makes a successful project is when participants are united behind a common vision. As a changemaker, your ability to craft a compelling message with a clear, relatable vision is what makes all the difference! How do you do that?

This workshop will help participants understand what that looks like and begin to develop their own changemaking story.

RSVPs are required and open to all.

RSVP Here

All UE active and retired employees (staff, administrators, and faculty) as well as trustees are invited to participate in the 2025 Hanns Pieper UE Photography Exhibition.  Items will be accepted from Tuesday, March 18 through Friday, April 4 in the Department of Art office (Krannert 212).

Requirements for submission are:

• Photos should be matted, framed, and suitable for hanging in the Krannert Gallery.
• Photos may be no larger than 16" x 20".
• Provide your name, current/former department, email address/telephone, and a title for your image (date and location) on the back of each submission.
• Work should not have been previously submitted.

Please share your talents and hobbies with the UE community!

The campus and local community are invited to join us at a reception on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. in the Krannert Gallery.

Please contact Carol McCraney at 812-499-2043 or cm177@evansville.edu if you have questions.

The Department of Art is pleased to announce the 63rd Annual Undergraduate Student Art Exhibition in the Melvin Peterson Gallery from March 24 - April 12, 2025.  Many of these original pieces of art are for sale.

Please join us at the public reception honoring these UE students on Thursday, March 27 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.  Light refreshments will be served.

Gallery hours are Monday, Friday & Saturday 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Join International Club and the Asian Student Union for our Holi celebration on Friday, March 21st!
Celebrate the Festival of Colors with singing, dancing, and throwing vibrant powders on the grass next to the Carson Center. Be sure to wear white, and we'll see you at 4:00 PM!

Food Festival is coming! Do you have a delicious dish you'd like to share? If so, submit it here! https://forms.office.com/r/ZcfNkMnifa

The submission deadline is March 21st

Join us for the International Food Festival on Friday, April 11, from 5–7 PM in The Eatery for an evening of global flavors, live music, and exciting giveaways. Students and faculty can enter with a meal swipe, while guests without a meal plan or outside the UE community can attend for $12. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a world of cuisine and culture in one place!

The University of Evansville Theatre continues its Spring 2025 season with William Shakespeare’s ROMEO AND JULIET.  This production opens at 7:30 p.m., March 21, in Shanklin Theatre.  Additional performances are at 7:30 p.m., on March 22, 27, 28, 29, and at 2:00 p.m. on March 30. In fair Verona, an age-old feud between two powerful families erupts in bloodshed, and a group of masked party-crashers push the envelope, setting in motion a story of both sweeping romance and heartbreaking tragedy. Considered one of Shakespeare’s best plays, the chaos and passion of being in love is juxtaposed with the obstacles and limitations that an “ancient grudge” places upon the young lovers. Our star-crossed teens, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, make both reckless and feckless choices about who to trust and discover the fruits of their “forbidden” love are not sweet at all. “For never was a story of more woe, than this of Juliet and her Romeo.”

ROMEO AND JULIET is directed by Assistant Professor Wes Grantom ’03. Don Hooper, guest artist, serves as the scenic designer; Associate Professor Sarah J. Smith serves as the costume designer; Jonathan Roth, a junior design and technology major from Brookfield, Wis., serves as the lighting designer; Visiting Assistant Professor Jon Robertson serves as the sound designer; Visiting Assistant Professor Liz Jenkins ’05 is the cultural coordinator; Diego Villada ’06, guest artist, serves as the fight and intimacy director; William Cooper Sanders, a junior performance major from Jeffersonville, Ind. serves as the dramaturg; Katie Lawhorn, a senior stage management major from Louisville, Ky., is the stage manager, and Visiting Assistant Professor Scott Carpenter ’05 serves as the technical director.

The cast features Adam Techmanski, a senior performance major from Richmond, Texas, as Romeo; Ashly Chalico, a senior performance major from Magnolia, Texas, as Juliet; Rachel Disney, a first-year theatre studies major from Louisville, Ky., as Friar Lawrence; Lindsay Perr, a senior performance major from Medford, N.J., as The Nurse; Gavin Ramirez, a junior performance major from McKinney, Texas, as Mercutio; Umbra Person, a junior performance major from Jonesboro, Ga., as Benvolio; Luis Alejandro Gonzalez, a first-year performance major from Midland, Texas, as Tybalt; Joshua Fisher, a first-year performance major from Galena Park, Texas, as Paris; Delaney Ross, a senior performance major from Keller, Texas, as Capulet; William Cooper Sanders, a junior performance major from Jeffersonville, Ind., as Montague; Reese Hickman, a first-year performance major from Conroe, Texas, as Lady Montague; Antonio Cortés Román, a junior performance major from Metepec, Mexico, as The Prince; Ethan Henry, a junior performance major from Salina, Kan., as Peter and Apothecary; Sydney Gepson, a first-year performance major from Queen Creek, Ariz., as Gregory; Daniel Perez, a junior performance major from San Antonio, Texas, as Balthasar; Mason Norton, a junior performance major from Bremen, Ind., as Abraham and Watch 1; Elizabeth Wusterhausen, a first-year performance major from Austin, Texas, as Paris’s Page; Alex Hattan, a first-year performance major from O’Fallon, Ill., as Friar John; Amanda Pascarella, a first-year performance major from Staten Island, N.Y., as Capulet’s Servant and Watch 3; Trace Levens, a junior performance major from Bryan, Texas, as Samson and Watch 2.

Adult ticket prices are $20 and $18 for senior adults, UE employees. and non-UE students. UE students may obtain one free ticket with their student ID by visiting the ticket office. In addition, UE Theatre is excited to continue their “Pay What You Will” initiative again this season. Every Thursday evening performance in Shanklin Theatre is available for any person to pay the 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, open Monday through Friday 12:00–5:00 pm.

Evansville Fire Department is accepting applications through April 30. Learn more by exploring the brochure, clicking this link or scanning the QR code.

OTS has the following toners available to you for free.

• HP 650A
   - Yellow x2
   - Cyan x2
   - Magenta x1
   - Black x1
• HP 14A - Black x6
• HP 78A  
   - Black x1

Please contact Misty Madewell (mm978) in OTS if you would like any of the toners listed above.

The Center for Inclusive Excellence is hosting monthly challenge cards for care baskets through the end of the semester. To participate, complete taks on the card and claim your prize at the CIE office (upstairs Ridge). For more details, follow us on instagram @ue_cie and review the guidelines before claiming your prize!

We are excited to announce the new UE Purple Person Program!

Being a Purple Person isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about being a friendly face, a helpful guide, and a connection to the UE community. Our goal is simple: to help new employees feel welcome, valued, and part of something great.

What is a Purple Person?

A Purple Person is someone who:

✔ Enjoys connecting with people in a natural and welcoming way
✔ Knows their way around UE and is happy to share insights and experiences
✔ Listens, encourages, and helps others feel at home
✔ Believes in the power of small gestures—like a coffee chat, a quick check-in, or a warm introduction

Sign up to be a purple person today: https://forms.office.com/r/LH4vAPSxrh

The University of Evansville (UE) has appointed longtime Residence Life official Brian Conner as the next Assistant Dean of Students & Director of Residence Life, Dr. Rachel S. Carpenter, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, announced on Wednesday.

Conner, who has served UE for 22 years, has played a vital role in Residence Life, housing operations, and student success initiatives. His leadership in residential education and campus engagement will further UE's mission of forming a dynamic living and learning environment.

He succeeds Michael Tessier, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs & Director of Residence Life, who will retire on May 31, 2025, after more than 25 years of service. Tessier has overseen key areas such as Residence Life, Multicultural Affairs, International Student Services, Student Publications, and Counseling and Disability Services. His leadership has been instrumental in campus housing projects, student engagement, and administrative initiatives that have shaped the student experience at UE.

Additionally, Will McDonner, a former Residential Coordinator, has been promoted to Assistant Director of Residence Life.

The University of Evansville expresses deep appreciation for Michael Tessier's outstanding service and leadership and looks forward to the continued contributions of Brian Conner and Will McDonner in their new roles.

Both Conner and McDonner will begin their new positions on June 1, 2025.

BIOL 107 (General Biology), which fulfills the lab science General Education credit (Outcome 8), will be offered during Summer Session 2 as an online, asynchronous class. Although it is generally intended for those majoring in EXSS, public health, and similar, all majors are welcome! The lab portion of the course will be completed via Labster, an exciting virtual lab simulator! If you have questions about this 4 credit hour course, which will run from June 23-July 25, please contact Dr. Aldred via email - ka59@evansville.edu

ES 103 (Fundamentals of Environmental Science), which fulfills the non-lab science General Education credit (Outcome 8), will be offered during Summer Session 2 as an online, asynchronous class. If you have questions about this 3 credit hour course, which will run from June 23-July 25, please contact Dr. Aldred via email - ka59@evansville.edu

Intramural 4v4 Sand volleyball league takes place starting next week! (Weather permitting)

Signups are on imleagues.com or you can download the imleagues app.

Intramurals are available to any student, faculty or staff member of UE.

Teams can be made up of any combination of gender, and can have as many players on the roster as you want but only 4 can play at a time. The league will run 3-4 weeks or regular season depending on the weather, followed by a week of tournament play.

Any questions feel free to reach out to Drew @ah519

Are you interested in taking a non-majors biology course with a lab this summer to fulfill one of your scientific literacy general education requirements (Outcome 8 with a lab)? If so, then consider taking BIOL-100-D01 – Fundamentals of Biology during Summer I (May 19 to June 20). Please contact Dale Edwards (de3) if you have any questions.

The Center for Student Engagement is now taking nominations from the campus community for the Golden Heart Awards!

The Golden Heart Awards are awarded to a student and staff member who have shown dedication, passion, and drive to serve the UE and Evansville communities/ This award values servant ledaership in its core. They are given to a student or staff member who has displayed these aspects over the past year and that will continue to do so even after leaving the UE and Evansville communities.

Nominate a student here.

Nominate a staff/administration/faculty member here.

Self-nominations are welcome!

Please have nominations submitted by March 25th at 11:59PM!

Residence Life is excited to open nominations for two prestigious awards in our department: Resident Assistant of the Year and the Donnie Dunnville Dedication and Service Award. Nominations can be made by any campus community member or through self-nomination, so if you know someone who fits the description, we encourage you to submit a nomination.

The Resident Assistant of the Year award recognizes an RA who exemplifies what it means to be in the role. Nominees should demonstrate excellend role modeling, a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a helpful disposition, while also portraying a positive outlook on their position.

The Donnoe Dunnville Dedication and Service Award honors a UE student with at least two years of experience who consistently displays an outstanding work ethic and dedication to the residential community. Nominees should show genuine care for fellow students, volunteer their time to those in need, exhibit social responsibility, and contribute to enhancing the overall UE experience.

Nominations for both awards are due by March 24that 10pm. To submit a nomination, please visit our nomination form

Applications for the Assistant Residential Coordinator position are now open! This position is open to any and all students and the application can be found in the Erez life system or at the link below!

Applications are open until 03/21/2025!

https://evansville.erezlife.com/

The UE Honors Program is thrilled to offer a limited number of spaces for non-Honors students and faculty to showcase their research at the Undergraduate Research and Honors Symposium on Monday, April 21, 2025, in Eykamp!

Why Participate?

• Present your research alongside UE Honors students
• Receive feedback from a panel of seasoned faculty and staff
• Gain valuable experience for future research and professional conferences

Interested? Email Katie Haire, Assistant Director of the Honors Program (kh530@evansville.edu) to secure your spot! The deadline to apply is April 1st, 2025.

✨ New This Year! ✨ The entire campus community is invited to the Honors Project Exhibit Hall from 3:30-5:00 PM—a must-see display of Spring 2025 Honors Projects, featuring poster presentations and student discussions.

Don’t miss this chance to share your work, connect with peers, and celebrate research excellence!

The Center for Student Engagement is now taking nominations from the campus community for the Golden Heart Awards! 

The Golden Heart Awards are awarded to a student and staff member who have shown dedication, passion, and drive to serve the UE and Evansville communities. This award values servant leadership in its core. They are given to a student or staff member who have displayed these aspects over the past year and that will continue to do so even after leaving the UE and Evansville communities.

Nominate a student here.

Nominate a staff member here.

Self-nominations are welcome!

The housing selection process for fall housing begins on March 3.  Students should review the attached slideshow and review the information on the Residnce Life website at https://www.evansville.edu/residencelife/housingapplyreturn/calendar.cfm and the other header options on that page.  In the slideshow, you can click the image on the “Demo Screens” slide to link to a ScribeHow that will walk you through the application process and how to form a roommate group.

All housing applications, registration fees, forming roommate groups, and selection of rooms will take place in your eRezLife account.

Key dates to remember are:

• March 3 – March 21
• Apply for housing in eRezLife
• Submit your $75 non-refundable housing registration fee in your eRezLife account
• March 3 - March 24
• Form roommate groups in eRezLife (roommates will need to have a completed application and accept your roommate group invitation)
• March 24 – April 4
• Room selection appointments by assigned time
• View available rooms and save preferences after you receive your selection application

If you have any questions, please reach out to Residence Life or stop by one of the upcoming ResLife tabling events throughout the month of March in Ridgway (March 3, 6, 17, and 20).

Nominations are now being accepted for consideration of The Howard S. Rosenblatt “Dean of Students Leadership Awards.”  These awards will be presented at the 32nd Annual Leadership Awards Reception scheduled for Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Invitations will be prepared by the Center for Student Engagement.  

Awards from the Dean of Students Office are presented in the following categories:

• Student Organization Advisor of the Year

• Student Organization of the Year

• Student Leader of the Year

Our student organizations are successful because of the commitment of the student leaders and the advisors who give freely of their time and support.  The recipients of these awards are selected based on their commitment to the University of Evansville as well as the development and success of their efforts within their chosen student organization.

The deadline for nominations is March 21, 2025.  Click on this link to submit your nomination: 

https://forms.office.com/r/5WhHUF7J6i 

If you have any questions, please contact the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students office at 812-488-2500 or by e-mail via deanofstudents@evansville.edu 

Thank you in advance for celebrating our student leaders’ achievements!

The Margaret E. Schriefer Liberal Arts Scholarship has been established for the University of Evansville in loving memory of Margaret E. Schriefer. This scholarship will be awarded annually to a deserving student, covering full tuition, books, supplies, materials, and laboratory fees. To be considered for this scholarship, students must meet the following qualifications:

• Must be enrolled at the University of Evansville and have a major of study in Literature, English, Music or Theatre.
• Must be a natural-born citizen of the United States of America with no prior criminal record, other than minor traffic violations.
• Must be a free and accepted Mason in good standing in a local lodge under the authority of the Grand Lodge of its state, or be the descendant, sibling, or nephew/niece of a Master Mason in good standing in his respective lodge under the authority of the Grand Lodge of its respective state. If the related Mason shall not be living at the time of the student’s consideration for this scholarship, a letter shall be obtained from the Lodge of the related Mason to the effect that the related Mason was in good standing at the time of his death.

Must have and maintain a “C” average.

If you meet the requirements for this scholarship, please complete the scholarship application and return to the Office of Student Financial Services by April 18, 2025.

Questions may be directed to the Office of Student Financial Services by email at studentfinancialservices@evansville.edu or by phone at 812-488-2364.

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Andrèa Hughes, UE’s Project SafeSpace Coordinator, and her colleagues from Albion Fellows Bacon Center, who have been honored with the Leader in Courage Award from Leadership Everyone! This well-deserved recognition celebrates their outstanding service and unwavering commitment as part of the Community Ice Storm Response. Through their dedication, compassion, and resilience, they provided critical support to those in need during a challenging time, exemplifying true leadership and courage. Please join us in congratulating Andrèa on this noteworthy achievement!

Kyle Clark and Rob Walker (University of Missouri) recently published a new article in the journal Human Nature. The paper explores the extent to which researchers can detect the influence of ancestors on cooperative behavior through an ancestor-descendant conflict framework. Email Kyle at kc441@evansville.edu for a PDF copy of the paper if the link below is paywalled.

Article link:

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12110-025-09486-w

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.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Week two of the Missouri Valley Conference schedule will see the University of Evansville softball team travel to Missouri State for a 3-game series.  Friday’s game is set for a 5 p.m. start time while Saturday and Sunday’s contests take place at 2 and 12 p.m., respectively with the final two games set to be carried on ESPN+.

Last Time Out

- Evansville staged late rallies in the final two games of the series against UNI, but the Panthers held on both times to sweep last weekend’s series

- Sunday’s finale saw Niki Bode go 3-4 with three runs and two RBI while Eliza Piggott and Brooke Voss added two RBI apiece

On a Streak

- Jess Willsey heads into the weekend riding a team-best 7-game hitting streak

- Over that span, Willsey has seen her average rise from .279 to .326

- Willsey is the MVC leader with 24 runs scored and 89 at-bats while her 23 RBI and seven home runs are each tied for second in the conference

- With eight doubles, she is tied for the Valley lead

Pacing the League

- Morgan Adams has established herself as one of the top offensive players in the MVC and leads the league in multiple statistics

- Her season tally of ten home runs paces the conference and is 22nd in the nation

- Adams also leads the conference in slugging (.743) and OPS (1.191)

- She hit a home run in each of the first two games of the UNI series

On a Roll

- Since March 9, freshman Eliza Piggott has seen her average rise nearly 100 points from .229 to its current mark of .328

- With five home runs, she is tied for sixth in the Valley

- Piggott put together one of her top performances in the second contest versus UNI as she went 3-4 with a home run, two RBI, two runs, and a sacrifice