Walnut Street will be closed on Friday, April 25, beginning at approximately 10:00 a.m. and will reopen around 11:30 p.m. following Purple Palooza.

During this time, there will be no access to or from Lot F (located between Moore and New Halls).

If you need to use your vehicle during the closure, please move it out of Lot F by 10:00 a.m. Friday. If you do not need your vehicle, it may remain in the lot.

The University of Evansville’s 167th Commencement Ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 10th to honor the Class of 2025. The ceremony will begin at 1:30 p.m. at Ford Center. No tickets are required. For those who cannot attend in-person, the ceremony will also be live streamed at evansville.edu/live/. This will also include closed captioning for those in need. Full information is available at the Commencement Central webpage at evansville.edu/Commencement.

Employees in need of a headshot can have theirs taken on Thursday, May 8 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.

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

The Purple Pancake Study Break is coming up on Reading/Study Day - May 1, 2025.

Join us for pancakes and more on Thursday, May 1, from 9:00-11:00 p.m. at The Eatery in Ridgway University Center. There will also be drawings for prizes - so don't miss out! Study hard and enjoy some pancakes, Aces! Remember to come wearing PURPLE!

Thursday, May 1, 2025
9:00 – 11:00 p.m.
The Eatery, Ridgway University Center

Wear PURPLE, Aces!

The Pancake Study Break is offered free of charge to UE students on Reading/Study Day. UE ID required.

Students and employees (faculty, administrators and staff) can bring the following personal, obsolete electronic equipment to be recycled at no cost:

• LCD displays, LCD TV’s and LCD monitors, computers, printers, fax machines, laptops, cell phones, PDAs, cables, circuit boards, connectors, electrical equipment, audio video equipment, DVD players, stereos, radios, calculators, speakers, VCRs.

The following items will NOT be accepted:

• CRT TV’s and CRT computer monitors

• Fluorescent light bulbs (including compact bulbs), refrigerators, freezers, microwaves, stoves, vacuum cleaners, dehumidifiers, leaking or enlarged batteries and any other items C&I deems unallowable

• Electronics owned by the University.

NOTE: The cost of processing CRT TV’s and CRT computer monitors has increased significantly, and the University is no longer able to cover these items.

Accepted items included: TVs, computers, monitors, printers, hard drives, laptops, fax/scanners, cell phones, DVD players, digital cameras, modems

Not Accepted: copy machines, microwaves, appliances

For more information or questions contact Amber Elkins at ae152 or 2697.

Need papers shredded? Bring them to the free Piranha Mobile Shredding Event on campus on Thursday, May 1^st  (Reading Study Day) between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in the parking lot behind Koch Center.

 Remember: Paper that contains personal information such as names, addresses, phone numbers, etc. cannot be placed directly into a recycling bin or trash container. It should be properly disposed of by one of the following methods:

1)    Shredding the papers with personal information into a bag and then placing the bag of shredded paper in the recycling container.

 2)    Placing the papers with personal information in a secure (locked) Piranha shredding container in your area.

Thank you for recycling and helping us prevent identity theft by properly disposing of personal information!

 During the free shredding event, you can bring paper from home! The limit is 100 lbs. per visit. Visits are unlimited during the event.

NURS 385 students will hold their poster presentations on Friday, April 25th from 8:30-9:45 a.m. in Rademacher's Lounge.  Please take this opportunity to stop by and check out their poster presentations and grab a sweet treat!

A formal grand opening ceremony at Orange Leaf is happening this Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The first 10 guests get free FROYO for a year! There will also be other giveaways.

The University of Evansville Leadership Awards celebrate the achievements of outstanding students who have dmeonstrated exceptional leadership on campus. Established in 1983, this annual event brings together multiple departments to honor students for thei dedication, service, amd impact in various areas of campus life. The awards highlight the diverse talents and contributions of UE students, fostering a sense of community and recognizing those who inspire others through their leadership.

The Leadership Awards will take place on April 30th in Eykamp Hall. Doors open at 5:30pm. Attire is business casual.

RSVP for the Leadership Awards here!

The University of Evansville's Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is hosting a Pie-the-Professor Event on Friday, April 25th from 3pm-5pm! The event will be hosted either in the Koch Center central lobby by the front stairs or outside the front doors of the Koch Center (weather depending).

Participating Professors Include: Dr. Lofton, Dr. Voss, Dr. Kaufman, Dr. Omwenga, Dr. Seah, Dr. Gordon, Dr. Slade, and more!

Students (or any staff) can pie a professor for $4 or use a waterballoon for $2.

All proceeds go towards SWE! Our goal is to bring together everyone in the STEM community through learning and fun events, and we look forward to seeing everyone on Friday!

Come Celebrate the Senior Art Exhibition 2025!

The Department of Art is excited to invite you to this year's Senior Art Exhibition at the Melvin Peterson Gallery, featuring the work of Madison Adams, Wren Brooks, Mari Mueller, and Dezeree Shepherd.

Exhibition Dates:

April 21 - May 9

Opening Reception:

Wednesday, April 23 | 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Closing Reception:

Friday, May 9 | 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Come check out the amazing artwork and help us celebrate these talented students!

Garage to IPO: Startups and Stories from Silicon Valley

Monday, April 28^th

Event begins at 6pm

Doors open at 5:30pm

Schroeder School of Business; Room 170

David Siminoff is an entrepreneur and investor with a dynamic career spanning technology, media, and education.  He began by founding EastNet, a pioneering barter company in Eastern Europe, before joining Capital Research, where he played a key role in early investments in tech giants like Yahoo!, Amazon, eBay, and Netflix. He later served as CEO of Spark Networks and was a general partner at Venrock, the Rockefeller family's venture capital arm. In 2008, he co-founded Shmoop, an innovative edtech platform, where he continues to serve as Chief Creative Officer. His career reflects a passion for building and backing transformative ideas from the ground up.  A current resident of Wyoming, he remains active in the tech community, co-hosting the Wyoming Global Technology Summit and serving on the Astrophysics Board at Princeton University.

On April 26th, the Peters-Margedant House will host an Open House to celebrate the opening of our latest exhibit. This exhibit was carefully curated by Archaeology Department Senior Sophia Caci. The exhibit covers the personal life of Peters-Margedant House architect, William Wesley Peters. Please join us between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm to learn more about his life and to see the beauty of the house during the spring time! Admission is free and volunteers are available to tell you more about this historic home.

For more information or questions, please email Emily Wilderman, ew261@evansville.edu.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Mark Shifflet on his distinguished career and upcoming retirement after 27 years with the university. A reception in his honor will be held in the Dean’s Conference Room (Hyde Hall 206) on Wednesday, April 30 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Dr. Shifflet received his PhD in Communication from Rutgers University in 1995. He has served as Chair of the Department of Communication for eighteen years and served on the Faculty Senate as Chair. He was the recipient of the Dean’s Teaching Award for Arts & Sciences.

At UE, Dr. Shifflet has taught courses that have included multimedia design, intercultural communication, media law, health communication and world media systems. He became a Fulbright Scholar in 2010 studying characteristics of China’s media system and the development of its media law.

Join SAB to celebrate the end of the semester! We have food trucks, music, films, art, giveaways, butterfly garden, and SO much more on next Friday, April 25 from 5-8pm! We can't wait to see you there!

Join us for the National Day of Prayer on May 1, as we pray for unity across relationships, communities, and around the world.

The University of Evansville Theatre announces the final installment of the 2024–2025 season with Kate Hamill’s adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s novel, LITTLE WOMEN. This production opens at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Apr. 24, in the May Studio Theatre. Additional performances are at 7:30 p.m., on Apr. 25 and 26, and at 2:00 p.m., on Apr. 26 and 27. This award-winning playwright has once again treated her source material with mischievous freedom, and the result is a sparklingly fresh adaptation of a timeless classic.  Jo March has no intention of being a typical Victorian lady!  In fact, all the March sisters strive to be intelligent and imaginative young women, and all are forced to reconcile their own ambitions with society’s expectations.  Using whip-smart dialogue, this modern adaptation is as intimate, endearing, and surprising as Alcott’s original novel was 150 years ago.

LITTLE WOMEN is directed by Maya Barry, a senior stage management major, from Marietta, Ga.; Guest Artist, Austin Kuhn ’20 serves as the scenic designer; Josie Madzik, a junior theatre studies major from Howell, Mich., is the costume designer; Ethan Santiago, a junior design and technology major from Belton, Texas, is the lighting designer; William Cooper Sanders, a junior theatre performance major from Jeffersonville, Ind., serves as the sound designer; Nick Geyvandova, a first-year theatre performance major from College Station, Texas, is the dramaturg; Jasmine Hardin, a first-year stage management major from Aurora, Colo., is the stage manager, and Quinn McGaugh, a junior performance major from McAlester, Okla., serves as the technical director.

The cast features Sophia McGuire, a junior theatre studies major from McKinney, Texas, as Jo March; Evelyn Hipp, a senior theatre studies major from Nolensville, Tenn., as Meg March; Kiara Cantu, a first-year performance major from Edinburg, Texas, as Beth March; Emily Proctor, a sophomore theatre studies major from Jeffersonville, Ind., as Amy March; Kennedy Olson, a junior performance major from Porter, Texas, as Marmee March/Aunt March; Alyssa Meadows, a junior performance major from Louisville, Ky., as Hannah/Mrs. Mingott/Messenger; Landry Barker, a junior performance major from Fort Worth, Texas, as Theodore “Laurie” Laurence; Arturo Quepons, a junior theatre performance major from San Antonio, Texas, as John Brooks/Parrot; and Gage Dragoo, a first-year performance major from Frisco, Texas, as Robert March/Mr. Laurence.

Seating is limited, and tickets are $20 for general admission and $18 for senior adults, UE employees, and non-UE students. Single tickets may be purchased online at theatre.evansville.edu or by calling the ticket office at 812.488.2031.

The University of Evansville is launching a Professional Clothing Closet in Fall 2025 to ensure every Ace has access to attire for interviews, internships, and career opportunities.

We’re collecting gently used professional clothing April 21–25.

Drop-off locations:

• Ridgway University Center (Philanthropy Week table & Career Development Office)
• Graves Hall
• Olmsted Administration Building
• Hyde Hall
• Koch Center (main entrances)
• SOBA (main entrances)

Your donation can make a difference. Let’s empower each other to show up with confidence and courage—because that’s what Aces do.

The UE community is welcome to attend the Faculty Retirement Tree Planting Ceremony that will take place on Sunday, April 27. This event will begin at 1:00 p.m. at Koch Center’s Koch South Lawn. The following faculty members will be honored at the event:

• Lora Becker- Professor of Psychology
• Ralph Larmann- Professor of Art
• Rob Montgomery- Professor Emeritus of Marketing
• Gregory Rike- Assistant Professor of Music
• Mark Shifflet- Professor of Communication

Please join us to wish them well in their retirement.

Lora Becker, Professor of Psychology

Dr. Lora Becker earned her PhD and master’s degrees from the State University of New York (Binghamton), dual bachelor’s from Wright State University (Dayton, Ohio) and joined the UE faculty in 1999. Since joining the University, Dr. Becker has written numerous research articles and posters with undergraduate students and supported this research with a variety of granting sources including the Ball Brothers Venture Grant, the Mead Johnson Nutritional Grant, UE's Global Scholar grant and several UExplore Research Grants, ARSAF grants and ADVANTAGE Undergraduate Research grants. All of these research endeavors were sought in order to give students the opportunity to practice science on their way to their careers in medicine, teaching, and research. Her impact was felt on campus through several director positions over the past 20 years including the Neuroscience Program, the Summer Reading Program, the Major Discovery Program, the Academic Assessment Committee, and General Education. She spent a term as Faculty Senate Chair where she established meetings between Faculty Senate Executive board and the President's Cabinet. Her committee work is too numerous to list. Dr. Becker was the second recipient of the Eykamp Prize for extraordinary contributions by UE faculty to the University. She was also awarded the Mentor of the Year award from Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience (or FUN). Nationally, she served as president of Nu Rho Psi, the honor society for neuroscience, overseeing the first Indiana chapter of the organization established at UE. She served as treasurer of FUN and spent twelve years on the Board of Directors for Phi Kappa Phi, the largest interdisciplinary honors society, culminating her time serving as President in 2024. But through it all, it was the classroom that motivated Dr. Becker the most. She built several courses in the neuroscience program and now retires having taught every neuroscience course that the University of Evansville offers. What a great 26 years!

Ralph Larmann, Professor of Art

Professor Larmann has taught painting, drawing, computer graphics, graphic design, games design, and art general education courses, exhibits paintings nationally, and writes art texts for college and advanced placement high school art programs worldwide. He has received the Berger Award for Excellence in Scholarly Activity and twice served as Visiting Professor at Harlaxton College. His composite portrait of Gregory Gregory was unveiled and dedicated at Harlaxton College in 2017.

Students in his painting courses have worked in many painting medias including oils, acrylics, encaustic, egg tempera, casein, watercolor, and buon fresco. General education courses Introduction to the Visual Arts is an overview focusing on visual literacy, and Introduction to Studio Art is a survey of art studio materials and techniques. His paintings have been included in international shows at the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University Bloomington and UE branch campus Harlaxton College in the United Kingdom. National group exhibitions include Art at the X, Xavier University, where he won the Best of Show Award earning a solo exhibition in the University's Gallery. Other solo exhibits include Indianapolis Museum of Art, Loyola University Chicago, and the Dayton Visual Arts Center. Professor Larmann is the coauthor of Gateways to Art, Journal for Museum and Gallery Projects, and the Thames & Hudson Introduction to Art, all published by Thames & Hudson and distributed by W. W. Norton in the United States. Gateways to Art has been translated into Mandarin Chinese and Korean.

Rob Montgomery, Professor of Marketing

Dr. Rob Montgomery is Professor Emeritus of Marketing at the University of Evansville where he served on the faculty since 1998. Prior to UE, Dr. Montgomery was Assistant Professor of Marketing at the University of North Carolina Pembroke for five years. He received his DBA and MBA at Mississippi State University and his BSBA from the University of Southern Indiana. He taught nearly every marketing course at one time or another. His last taught courses were EMBA Global Marketing, Principles of Marketing, Personal Selling, Marketing Management, and Marketing Research. Dr. Montgomery's current research interests include The Hunting Consumer and Thrift Store Marketing. His research has appeared in the Journal of Marketing Management, Great Ideas for Teaching Marketing, International Journal of Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Marketing, The Sports Journal, Journal for Economics Educators, Journal of Ministry Marketing Management, Journal of Nonprofit and Public Sector Marketing, The Academy of Marketing Studies Journal, and others.

Gregory Rike, Assistant Professor of Music

Dr. Rike served as Musical Director for the nationally-recognized UE Theatre until 2016. Prior to coming to Evansville, he held teaching positions at the University of Mississippi, The Ohio State University, Ohio Northern University, Heidelberg University, and the University of Findlay.

Dr. Rike is comfortable with opera, oratorio, art song, and musical theater genres. He has been musical director of such shows as A Little Night Music, Follies, Company, Urinetown, Grand Hotel, The Last Five Years, Into the Woods, Parade, Assassins, The Mystery of Edwin Drood and Sweeney Todd as well as The Marriage of Figaro, Baby Doe, and Tartuffe. He has performed with various opera companies as well as the Evansville, Toledo, Charleston, Columbus, and Ohio State Symphony Orchestras. He has judged National Association of Teachers of Singing competitions in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Michigan, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Ontario, Canada, as well as the Metropolitan Opera auditions in Memphis, Tennessee.

Dr. Rike currently teaches courses in applied voice, song literature and vocal pedagogy.

Mark Shifflet, Professor of Communication

Dr. Mark Shifflet received his PhD in Communication from Rutgers University in 1995. He has served as Chair of the Department of Communication for eighteen years and served on the Faculty Senate as Chair. He was the recipient of the Dean’s Teaching Award for Arts & Sciences.

At UE, Dr. Shifflet has taught courses that have included multimedia design, intercultural communication, media law, health communication and world media systems. He became a Fulbright Scholar in 2010 studying characteristics of China’s media system and the development of its media law. He has been a member of The Association for Chinese Communication Studies. In more recent years, teaching and research has included work in the area of health communication with a focus on communication strategies for lowering infant mortality rates. Prior to joining academia, Dr. Shifflet worked in the global telecommunication industry focusing on international agreements for the first Trans-Atlantic and Trans-Pacific fiber optic cables (1988-89).

The Menstrual Equity Club is hosting the annual Jampon Event (Jam for tampons). It will be on the East Terrace Lawn APRIL 13TH AT 5:30PM. We need artists, vendors, comedians, dancers, or any talented people. It's for a great cause, low stakes, and a fun time!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyyNKHXJp1DIb7dRgoImr8fCiE5jVbclvcBbi0eu6_sZklQg/viewform?usp=sharing

Reach out to Katie Lawhorn or Delaney Ross OR fill out this form before the 10th of April.

Happy Jamming!

Headline: 2025-26 Dr. Marvin E. Hartig Memorial Scholarship application deadline has been extended!

Start/End Date: Daily through May 5, 2025

Message: Family, friends and loved ones of the late Dr. Marvin E. Hartig are pleased to announce the application process for the Dr. Marvin E. Hartig Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is dedicated to the loving memory of Dr. Hartig, Dean of Evansville College’s Evening College in 1967, and administrator for the Center for Advanced Study, director of the Evansville chapter of the American Institute of Banking (AIB), and the international student advisor. In 1974, Dr. Hartig was appointed Dean of Academic Services. He retired in 1984 after serving his alma mater for thirty-five years and passed away in 2007.

This scholarship will be awarded annually to a deserving sophomore student. Preference will be given to a student working while being enrolled as a full-time student. International students are encouraged to apply.

Eligible students for the 2025-2026 Hartig Memorial Scholarship will be sophomores in the 2025-2026 academic year.

Download the application.

Deadline: Please return all materials to the Office of Student Financial Services by May 5, 2025. The decision will be announced by May 27, 2025.

Questions: Amber Chandler, Administrative Assistant to the Office of Student Financial Services, at ac547@evansville.edu or 812-488-2364

Studying has never tasted this good. Grab your books & your brew — we’re open ‘til 8 on April 30th!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Pro Podcast Lab, a cutting-edge facility housed within Student Media. Jon Robertson (Creative Technologies) developed this lab as a professional environment for students and faculty to gain hands-on experience with industry-standard podcasting techniques, from recording to post-production.

Whether you're a faculty member exploring podcasting as a teaching tool or a student looking to tell compelling stories through audio, the Pro Podcast Lab offers the tools and training to bring your voice to life. All are welcome to use this resource.

The space supports up to four podcasters and one audio engineer, with full Pro Tools integration and high-quality microphones for professional production.

To schedule a training session or tour, contact Jon Robertson at jr462@evansville.edu or 812-488-1148.

This new facility underscores UE’s commitment to hands-on learning, professional competencies, and interdisciplinary teamwork. We are excited to see the innovative work it will inspire!

Head Coach Robbe Tarver has announced co-ed soccer camp dates this summer!

Day Camp May 27-30 & June 9-13

10% discount for children of faculty & staff. Email mm1059@evansville.edu

More info at tarversoccercamps.com

"Celebrating Hispanic Voices" Podcast: By Hispanic Students for Hispanic Students

Season 2 – Episode 4 is out!

In Episode 4, join Jocelyn as she learns about Santi's family (shout out little sis!), his faith, and his transition into UET. His onward-attitude is amazing! You don't want to miss the lovely stories and hilarious jokes in this episode!

Spotify: Season 2 Episode 4 – Santi's story - Celebrating Hispanic Voices Podcast

Apple Podcast: Season 2 Episode 4 – Santi's story - Celebrating Hispanic Voices Podcast

Huge THANKS to our production team, Sophia Reyes, Jocelyn Solano Sánchez, and Tommy Housman!

Due to preparations for the annual Bike Race, Lot H will be closed from Tuesday, April 22 through 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29. Thank you for your cooperation and support.

Our New Foundations Newsletter Is Out Now!
Read all about it — featuring major projects, milestones, employee recognitions, operations updates, shout-outs, and more!

Foundations Newsletter - April 2025 - Office of Facilities Management and Planning - University of Evansville

The Office of Residence Life is seeking a creative and motivated student to serve as our Marketing Assistant. This position supports the promotion of Residence Life programs and services through social media, newsletters, event marketing, and more. The role averages 10-15 hours per week. A housing scholarship is provided. 

Applicants must be in good standing with the University of Evansville, have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, demonstrate strong communication skills, attention to detail, and experience with social media, marketing, and design. 

To apply, submit an application, resume. and a sample advertisement by May 10, 2025. You can find the application on eRezLife.

For questions, contact the Office of Residence Life.

The University of Evansville’s current fiscal year, FY25, will end on May 31, 2025. The offices of Administrative Services and Accounting & Audit announce the following procedures related to the purchase of goods and services during the month of May:

Pcard Purchases:

• Pcard purchases posting for the month of May (cycle ending May 21) will be paid from the current fiscal year, FY25, unless the purchase is a prepaid item for the next fiscal year.
• All Pcard users should enter the allocation account numbers for May’s posted transactions in Chrome River by June 6, 2025. After that date, transactions will be posted to the Pcard user’s default budget account number.
• Pcard purchases that qualify as a prepaid expense for the next fiscal year should be noted as follows on reconciliation reports:
  • When adding your transaction to a reconciliation report, please use the “Miscellaneous” tile and then the “Prepaid Expense” tile
  • The allocation account number will be: 10-00-000000
  • In the Description field, add the details of this expense and the account number it should be charged to in Fiscal Year 2026

Purchase Orders:

• To enter a purchase order for the next fiscal year, FY26, please create the purchase order with an effective date of 6/1/2025 or later.
• Approved requisitions converted into purchase orders with delivery by May 31, 2025, will be paid from this fiscal year’s budget.

Blanket Purchase Orders:

• To enter a blanket purchase order for the next fiscal year, FY26, please create the order with an effective date of 6/1/2025 or later.
• All FY25 blanket orders expire on May 31, 2025.

Payment Requests:

• All invoices to be paid from FY25 must be submitted through Self Service by June 10, 2025.

On March 24, 2025, the Office of University Advancement added a new team member, Jason T. Kingsbury ’06.  Jason returns to his alma mater as a Major Gifts Officer.  He is originally from Elberfeld, IN and was a political science major at UE.

Following a successful tenure working as a political consultant and marketing strategist in Washington, DC, Jason has seen and experienced much of the country.  Now he is centered on deep and meaningful connections through family, people and relationship building – admitting that the University of Evansville was his first pick! “This is my home – where I’m from – only place I want to be.” 

Jason’s fundraising territory includes Texas, Arizona, Tennessee, Illinois, Ohio (minus Cincinnati), and Southern Indiana, and he will serve as the liaison for the humanities side within the Ridgway College of Arts and Sciences.

Please join us in welcoming Jason T. Kingsbury ’06 back to the University of Evansville, where he is ready to contribute to our mission of Changing Lives and Changing the World.

UE is in the process of hiring a new Assistant Director for Facilities Management and Planning, who will oversee grounds, moving and events.

As part of the process, the Office of Facilities Management and Planning will be hosting Open Forums for three candidates. University employees are welcome to attend and participate in these forums. All forums will take place in Library 209 – Robert Morris Conference Room.

Below is the schedule:

• Colton Barnes – April 21 at 1:00 PM

• Darrell Sanford – April 23 at 9:00 AM

• Trace Stevens – April 29 at 10:00 AM

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about sexual violence and supporting survivors. Sexual assault is a pervasive issue on college campuses, with 13% of all students experiencing rape or sexual assault through physical force, violence, or incapacitation. Among undergraduate students, 26.4% of females and 6.8% of males experience these forms of sexual violence. Members of historically marginalized communities face even higher rates of sexual violence.

It's crucial that we come together to address this issue and promote a safe and respectful environment for everyone.

We have several events planned throughout the month to educate and engage our community:

• Healthy Relationships Program: Join us on April 10th from 5:50-6:45pm in SOBA 71 to learn about building and maintaining healthy relationships.
• Library Display: Visit the library to explore a curated display on sexual assault awareness and prevention.
• Interactive Exhibit: Engage with an interactive exhibit in the Multicultural Student Commons that highlights the impact of sexual violence and ways to support survivors.
• Lunch and Learn: Attend a session with Nursing professor Chantal Wood on Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners on April 29th from 12-1pm in the Multicultural Student Commons. This session will provide valuable insights into the role of these specialized nurses in supporting survivors and collecting evidence.

We encourage all community members to participate in these activities and to always ensure that they obtain clear and enthusiastic consent from their partners. Let's work together to create a campus culture where everyone feels safe and respected.

*Your exclusive Columbia Employee Store Invite has arrived. *

Columbia Employee Store Invitation Details:

• University of Evansville Alumni Association offer is valid April 18th - May 11th! 
• Shop our family of brands – Columbia, Mountain Hardwear, SOREL and prAna at 40% off retail pricing
• For store access, please provide your digital invite (printed or shown on your mobile device) + proof of affiliation
• Invitees can bring up to four additional guests with each visit
• This offer is for store access (not valid online)
  
  

Have a wonderful week!

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SPAN 211 and SPAN 212 will be offered during Summer Session 1 and Summer Session 2, respectively. Foreign language courses through the 212 level are required for those seeking BA degrees. Both courses are online and asynchronous to accommodate busy schedules and diverse locations.

Questions?  Contact Dr. Cindy Crowe: cc109@evansville.edu

If you are interested in building bridges instead of walls, register for CHNG-310-S02: Latino Community Outreach for the fall semester. In this ChangeLab, students will explore ideas and work collaboratively with businesses and nonprofits to promote diversity and multicultural  harmony and to meet the needs of the local Latino community. Examples of outreach include working with healthcare providers; presenting research; translating documents; teaching basic Spanish and promoting Latino culture in after-school programs; tutoring English language learners in local schools; and offering English classes for adults. Students choose the project or projects that interest them.  Heritage speakers are encouraged to join!

If you want to learn more about our award-winning ChangeLab, contact Profe Cindy Crowe: cc109@evansville.edu

Would you like to help the tri-state’s growing Haitian population overcome challenges and successfully integrate into our community while maintaining their cultural identity? Then register for CHNG-310-S02: Haitian Community Outreach for the fall semester.  Students can earn up to 4 credit hours while supporting our Haitian community and developing projects to meet their needs. If you speak Haitian Creole, you are especially needed! However, speaking the language is not a requirement.

If you want to learn more about this ChangeLab, email Dr. Cindy Crowe: cc109@evansville.edu

UE students seeking financial aid or intending to use loan funds for summer courses at UE should complete a Summer Financial Aid Application and return it to the Office of Student Financial Services (Olmsted 105) however is most convenient by May 1, 2025. The application will allow our office to assess your financial aid and loan eligibility.

Work-Study:

On-campus jobs are available for continuing UE students during the summer. You do not need to be eligible for need-based Federal Work-Study during the academic year in order to apply. You may also apply regardless of your enrollment in summer courses. Applications will be available within the Student Employment area of Self-Service.

2025-26 MARGERY FLORENCE KAHN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE

It was the desire of the donor, Margery Florence Kahn, that her scholarship be awarded to "dedicated and conscientious students who exhibit a true passion for their chosen fields of study, and who, in the opinion of the members of the University of Evansville faculty, are likely to bring the same enthusiasm into the performance of their jobs or the practice of the professions which they will pursue following graduation."

All University of Evansville full-time undergraduate students who will be juniors or seniors in the 2025-26 academic year may apply. An essay of about 300 words must accompany the application along with two to five faculty recommendation letters.

View the application and faculty recommendation information.

Completed applications and recommendation letters should be returned to the Office of Student Financial Services by MAY 9, 2025.

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

The Eykamp Center for Teaching Excellence (ECTE) offers certificates to faculty members who meet the requirement of engagement and participation in ECTE sponsored events.

Congratulations to the faculty who earned a certificate and/or award for the 2024-20235 academic year by demonstrating dedication to teaching and learning!

New Faculty Engagement Certificate:

·      Briana Alvey (Nursing)

·      Dr. Alexander Taylor (Economics)

·      Dr. Desiree Seponski (Psychology)

·      Dr. Héctor Will (Electrical Engineering)

·      Dr. John MacDonald (Electrical Engineering)

·      Dr. Logan pant (Marketing)

·      Dr. Rebekah McKay (Archeology)

·      Dr. Toufiq Nazrul (Accounting)

·      Dr. Ying Ying Seah (Computer Science)

·      Max Flowers (Libraries)

Teaching Development Certificate:

·      Dr. Jessica Snow (Health Sciences)

·      Dr. Kristina Hochwender (English))

·      Dr. Lisa Hale (Education)

·      Dr. Maxwell Omwenga (Computer Science)

·      Dr. Megan Voss-Warner (Civil Engineering)

·      Kristina Groves (English & FYS)

Leadership in Teaching Excellence Award:

·      Kristina Hochwender (English)

Outstanding New Faculty of the Year Award:

·      Toufiq Nazrul (Accounting)

Congratulations, Toufiq, for a terrific first year as a tenure-track faculty member at UE!

ECTE Team: Julie Merkle, Trenda Ridge, and Diana Rodríguez Quevedo

Three mechanical engineering students presented work at the American Society for Engineering Education Illinois-Indiana Sectional Conference, which was held at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology on April 12. Quinn Fossier, a ME junior, presented a peer-reviewed paper titled "Efficacy of Generative Design and Topology Optimization Compared to Traditional Design Processes Using the Case Study of a Cantilevered Beam". Christopher Martin, a ME sophomore, and Kevin Baehl, a ME junior, presented work titled "Adaptation of Existing Material Testing Equipment for Tensile Testing of Additive Manufactured Materials" with Dr. Jared Fulcher serving as faculty advisor.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – An updated weekend schedule is on tap this weekend when the University of Evansville softball team travels to Bradley.  With inclement weather in the forecast on Friday, the teams will open the series with a 12 p.m. doubleheader on Saturday.  Sunday’s third game will begin at its originally scheduled time of 12 p.m.  All three games are set to be carried on ESPN+.

Last Time Out

- A tough road series at Murray State saw the Purple Aces drop its three contests by a total of six runs as the Racers scored six of their 15 runs over the weekend in either the 6th or 7th innings

- In Saturday’s finale, UE held an early 3-0 lead before MSU scored four runs in the final three innings to take the 4-3 decision

- Taylor Howe went 1-2 with a triple in the contest

Power Play

- Morgan Adams continues to rack up the home runs as she hit #14 of the season in the home win win over Indiana State

- Adams’ 14 homers is the second-most in a single season in program history and ranks in a tie for the MVC lead while sitting in a tie for 47th in the nation

- Her 36 RBI is tied for the Valley lead and is on the cusp of one of the five highest single-season tallies in UE program history

On a Streak

- Over the last six games, Taylor Howe has recorded a hit in each contest while batting .428 (9-for-21)

- Her 30 runs in 2025 is tied for 7th in the league while her tally of 12 doubles is tied for second

- In total this year, Howe is batting .296 with seven home runs and 28 RBI

- Howe recorded two hits in each of the final two games at Murray State

Still Going Strong

- Scoring 34 runs on the season, Jess Willsey is tied for third in the MVC

- Her season total of 11 doubles is tied for 4th in the Valley, her 8 homes runs are tied for 8th while her 28 RBI ranks in a tie for 10th

- Willsey is batting .262 on the season over the course of 147 at-bats (T-3rd in the conference)

- Her double in the 8th inning of game two at Valparaiso proved to be the game winner

The Purple Aces are looking to continue their good week of Valley play in their final trip to Springfield and Hammons Field. The Missouri State Bears will join Conference USA in the 2025-26 academic year, making it their final year to pick up a potential seventh MVC Regular Season Title and a sixth MVC Tournament Championship. The Bears are in a good position to take the regular season title as they currently lead the Valley by a game over Murray State and Southern Illinois. 

Missouri State is looking to get back ahead by multiple games in conference play. The Bears dropped their first MVC series of the season at UIC, only winning the middle match-up against the Flames 10-8. Missouri State is led on the field by outfielder Jake McCutcheon with a .369 batting average, 58 hits, 11 doubles, one triple, 12 home runs, 37 RBIs, and 43 runs scored. The Bears have three players with 12 home runs on the season as they lead the conference in long balls while being 10th in the nation in the stat. Missouri State also has four other batters hitting above .300, along with McCutcheon, with less than a month of the regular season left. 

UE took a 2-1 series win against Indiana State at German American Bank Field in dramatic fashion over the weekend with two walk-off wins. Evansville did struggle in its midweek game at Western Kentucky, dropping its second game with the Hilltoppers 14-4. The Aces did have a bright spot on Tuesday evening as freshman infielder Drew McConnell hit his second home run of the season and first in two months for UE's first grand slam of the year. After Evansville loaded the bases early in the seventh inning, McConnell fought through a seven-pitch at-bat to put the ball past the right field bullpen at Nick Denes Field to score four runs. 

The Aces' defense had a big weekend against the Sycamores at home. UE turned four double plays on Friday, April 18, in its 6-5 win over Indiana State. Evansville hadn't made four double plays on defense in a game since the 2022 season. The Aces had five double plays in total against the Sycamores and currently have 25 on the season. Indiana State is the MVC leader in double plays with 34, but was below their average of 2.5 in three games, as they only had one against UE. 

Evansville's regular Friday night starter, LHP Kenton Deverman, has returned to form after some injury struggles early in the season. Over the month of April, the left-hander has averaged 5.2 innings pitched, seven hits, 2.6 earned runs, 0.6 walks, and five strikeouts a game. Against Indiana State last Thursday, Deverman had his second game of the year, not allowing a single walk to 28 batters. He now leads the MVC in strikeout-to-walk ratio (5.14) and walks per nine innings (1.32). Deverman is also nationally in the Top 30 in both categories, as he's 30th in strikeout-to-walk ratio and 11th in walks per nine innings.

LIMASSOL, Cyprus – University of Evansville alum Georgia Katsonouri (’24) has continued her career in goal at the highest level in her home country of Cyprus.

After a four-season career with the Purple Aces, goalkeeper Georgia Katsonouri is continuing her soccer journey with Apollon Ladies FC in Limassol, Cyprus. Katsonouri returned to her home country in the summer of 2024 after graduating from UE with a degree in exercise science. She joined Apollon in mid-July, helping the team to a 2024 Cypriot Super Cup win, the club’s 10th since its founding in 2007. Apollon Ladies FC also completed the treble in 2024, winning the Cypriot Championship, Cup, and Super Cup.

Along with her work on the field with Apollon Ladies FC, Katsonouri was called up to international play with the Cyprus National Team in February. With the national team in the UEFA Women’s Nations League, Katsonouri helped the team in two games against Malta and Georgia. Cyprus won both games by a goal each as Katsonouri got time in goal for the Whites and Blues. She will also be on the roster for Cyprus' upcoming matches in May and June.

Katsonouri has had to persevere during her time away from Evansville, as she came back from a chronic groin injury that happened when she was an Ace. She says, “I’ve been through a lot of pain and setbacks with my injury. But my perseverance and the fact that I was showing up every day, no matter how I felt, got me back on the field doing what I love the most and inspiring others.”

When not in goal, Katsonouri works for AZ Sports Scholarships, a Greek company that helps student-athletes earn scholarships to attend school in North America. She is the Cyprus college recruiting representative for AZ to help students combine their passion for sports with their studies.

In her four years with UE, Katsonouri played in seven games with five starts for 534 minutes in goal. Her career average at Evansville was 0.340 goals against, 3.86 saves, .931 save percentage and 10 shots faced a game. Katsonouri collected three shutouts during her college career and had an overall record of 2-1-2.