Questions or Concerns Regarding this Work:

Allie Burton: Custodial Services Manager, 812-488-5410, cb602@evansville.edu

Description of Work:

A contractor will conduct annual floor cleaning per the schedule listed below. Facilities technicians will move trash containers, recycling bins, chairs, and floor mats. A blue sticker will be placed on the office doorknob when work is finished.

Affected Dates and Buildings:

Sunday, June 15, 2025, through Thursday, July 17, 2025

Starting Week of June 15:

Graves Hall

Koch Center

Starting Week of June 22:

Schroeder School of Business (SOBA)

Starting Week of June 29

Ridgway

Bower-Suhrhenrich Library

Clifford Library

Olmsted Hall

Starting Week of July 6

Hyde Hall (Includes Shanklin and May Studio)

Krannert/Wheeler Concert Hall

Starting Week of July 13

General Services

Carson Center

Impact for Occupants:

There will be intermittent noise, vibrations, and non-toxic odors associated with this work.

Action(s) Required:

- Remove any paper, boxes, and personal belongings from your office floor prior to the scheduled cleaning date.

- Please allow time for the floor to dry prior to placing objects on the floor.

- To have your research lab floors cleaned, contact the Facilities Service Center at 812-488-2775 prior to the scheduled cleaning date.

Thank you for your patience as we maintain our beautiful campus. To report a facilities emergency, call (812) 488-2775

Pcard reports approved on or after June 1, 2025, will be recorded in the general ledger for fiscal year 2026. For Pcard transactions dated on or before May 31, 2025, the Accounting team will process journal entries to ensure they are reflected in fiscal year 2025.

Join alumni and friends at this summer's Aces at the Bases!

Thursday, June 19, 2025
Dubois County Bombers vs Springfield Lucky Horseshoes
League Stadium
203 S. Cherry St., Huntingburg, IN 47542
5:30 p.m. Gates Open EDT
6:30 p.m. First Pitch EDT

Sunday, July 13, 2025
St. Louis Cardinals vs Atlanta Braves
Busch Stadium
700 Clark Ave., St. Louis, MO 63102
11:15 a.m. Gates Open CDT
1:15 p.m. First Pitch CDT

Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Nashville Sounds vs Charlotte Knights
First Horizon Park
19 Jr. Gilliam Way, Nashville, TN 37219
5:30 p.m. Gates Open CDT
6:35 p.m. First Pitch CDT

Thursday, July 24, 2025
Indianapolis Indians vs Toledo Mud Hens
Victory Field
501 W. Maryland St., Indianapolis IN 46225
5:50 p.m. Gates Open EDT
7:05 p.m. First Pitch EDT

Register Below

www.uealumnionline.com/25bases

Join our Summer "Eat the Rainbow" Nutrition Challenge! A diet rich in fruits and vegetables is important for overall health & longevity. Eating a variety of types and colors of produce gives your body the mix of nutrients it needs, including fiber and micronutrients.

We challenge you to consume at least 600 grams by weight (or about 4 cups) of fruits and vegetables of your choice daily. Items measured can be cooked, canned, frozen or fresh - more guidelines will be provided closer to the challenge start date. Those that meet the challenge goal will be entered into a prize drawing!

This is a self-guided challenge - a printable fruit & veggie tracker will be provided at the start!

If you didn't participate in our Spring Challenge, earn your one-time $150 HRA credit for participating!

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/UzdXEFJUHPXisrqLA

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

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.  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

Does your department have any new employees, or has your title changed? Beat the back-to-school rush and order your stationery (business cards, letterhead, envelopes) through Lytho. The Office of Marketing is very busy in July and August.

Start your order by submitting a request through Lytho. There are categories listed for each type of stationery.

DATE CHANGES: Employee & Spouse Summer Health Risk Assessments will now take place the following week: June 30th - July 2nd from 7:00am -10:45am each day in Eykamp Room 254. Please use the link below to schedule/reschedule. Those that were previously scheduled have been contacted via email. Reach out to Taylor (taylor.kollak@ascension.org) with any questions or concerns!

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Complete your health risk assessment and earn HRA credits. This health risk assessment is available for UE employees and their spouses on the UE medical insurance plan. Please remember, fasting 8-10 hours is recommended. Drink plenty of water prior to your screening appointment. Take maintenance medications as prescribed, as long as they are not required to be taken with food. Click the link below to sign up today!

https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/1bblnzjg/?e_id=15393

Instructors: ECTE and the AI Task Force request your input on future education-focused AI programming! This brief survey will help us prepare for future education-related AI trainings or workshops. Please complete the following survey by August 4, 2025: https://forms.office.com/r/PBEE6Vu0DU.

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Save the date!! We are also excited to announce the AI-Powered Teaching Strategies workshop led by Dr. Kevin Jones (IU Columbus), which will kick off Fall Conference on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

Workshop Title: AI-Powered Teaching Strategies: Applying AI Tools in Course Design, Feedback, and Responsible AI Use

Facilitator: Kevin Jones, Ed.D., Indiana University Columbus; Director, Center for Teaching and Learning; Associate Professor of Management, Division of Business

Workshop Description:

This three-hour interactive workshop is designed for higher education faculty looking to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their teaching practices. Participants will engage in hands-on activities to explore AI tools and techniques for designing engaging courses, providing effective feedback, creating assignment prompts, and developing assessment rubrics. Additionally, the workshop will address the importance of teaching students responsible and ethical ways to use AI in their academic work. Key topics covered in this workshop include:

1. Introduction to AI in Higher Education: Overview of AI's potential and its role in enhancing teaching practices
2. Hands-on AI for Course Design: Exploring and applying AI tools to create engaging and effective courses
3. AI for Feedback: Practicing the use of AI to provide personalized and timely feedback to students
4. AI for Assignment Prompts: Crafting innovative assignment prompts using AI technologies through guided exercises
5. AI for Assessment: Developing and implementing AI-assisted rubrics for evaluating student work, with real-world examples
6. Responsible AI Use: Teaching students ethical and responsible AI practices in academic settings, including group discussions and case studies

By the end of the workshop, participants will have gained practical experience and strategies for integrating AI into their teaching practices, improving student learning outcomes, and fostering responsible AI use in their classrooms.

Workshop Details:

• Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
• Time: 8:30 to 11:30 AM
• Location: Eykamp Hall 251-252, Ridgway University Center

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – After directing the University of the Cumberlands softball program to NAIA World Series in each of the last three seasons, Bailey Dillender was named the head coach of the University of Evansville softball program, UE Athletics Director Dr. Ziggy Siegfried announced on Monday.

“We are excited to bring Bailey Dillender on board to lead our softball program. Bailey’s track record speaks for itself — from developing championship teams to mentoring student-athletes on and off the field,” Siegfried said. “Her ability to recruit, develop talent, and foster a culture of excellence makes her a perfect fit for our future. We’re proud to have her at the helm and can’t wait to see what’s next for our program.”

Dillender has built Cumberlands into an NAIA powerhouse, leading the Patriots to a 138-23 record over the last three seasons while going 62-1 in Mid-South Conference games over that time.  Her 2025 squad posted a 40-9 record while going a perfect 18-0 in conference play.  That followed the two winningest seasons in school history as the led the Patriots to 49 victories in both 2023 and 2024.  On March 22, 2025, Dillender won the 250th game of her head coaching career.

The 2023 campaign saw Cumberlands put forth a record of 49-5-1 and an unblemished 21-0 conference mark on the way to its first NAIA World Series appearance.  Her 2024 squad matched the program record with 49 victories while recording a 23-1 MSC record.  Since 2023, Dillender’s teams have won three MSC regular season championships, two MSC Conference Tournament Championships, and three NAIA Opening Round Championships while earning NFCA Regional Coaching Staff of the Year honors in 2023 and 2024.

“I am thrilled for the opportunity to lead the Purple Aces, I immediately connected with Ziggy and the hiring committee about the vision of where we all collectively wanted the Evansville Softball program to be,” Dillender exclaimed. “Throughout this process the people who I have had the opportunity to connect with and the overall pride of being a Purple Ace stood out the most and spoke volumes of the momentum on our campus as well as within our community.”

After going 57-67 in her first three seasons with the Patriots, Dillender paced her team to a 41-16 mark in 2021 while coaching the program’s first-ever NAIA All-American.  In 2022, Cumberlands went 35-16.  She is a 4-time Mid-South Conference Coach of the Year (2019, 2023, 2024, 2025).

Along with the team accolades, Dillender’s student-athletes have enjoyed great individual success.  She has developed eight NAIA All-American and six NFCA All-Americans.  Since 2018, she has coached 52 MSC All-Conference selections and 19 MSC All-Conference Gold Glove award winners.  In the classroom, her teams were equally impressive earning NAIA Scholar-Team honors each season since 2017 while 95 student-athletes have earned MSC Academic All-Conference honors.

Prior to joining the Cumberlands, Dillender was an assistant coach at Tennessee Tech from 2014-2017.  Highlighting her tenure with the Golden Eagles was an Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Championship in 2015 along with an appearance in the NCAA Auburn Regional.

Dillender began her coaching career in 2012 at her alma mater – Campbellsville University.  Following her playing career from 2008-2012, she spent the ensuing two years as an assistant with the program.  She was one of the top players in program history, earning Mid-South Conference 1st Team All-Conference accolades in all four years as a player while serving as team captain in her final two seasons.

In 2010 and 2011, she was named the Mid-South Conference Player of the Year.  Dillender was named an NFCA All-American in 2009 and a NCCAA 2nd Team All-American in 2011.  She graduated Cum Laude in 2012 and made the Dean’s List in her final three years as a student-athlete.  In 2023, she was named to the Campbellsville University Hall of Fame.

“I look forward to leading and serving our student-athletes while also striving to bring MVC Championships back to Evansville,” Dillender added. “Go Purple Aces. Let’s get to work!”