UE will hold their annual Academic Convocation for first-year students in Meeks Family Fieldhouse, at 8:50 a.m., on Tuesday, August 19. Staff and administrators are welcome to attend the ceremony (faculty will be part of Convocation). If you are unable to attend, you may live stream the ceremony at evansville.edu/live.

New students: You will gather in Neu Chapel, at 8:00 a.m., for Prologue, which is led by the university chaplain, Rev. Andy Payton. Following Prologue, students will process together to the Meeks Family Fieldhouse for Academic Convocation. Walnut Street will close at 8:30 a.m. so everyone can safely travel to the Carson Center.

Staff and Administrators: You are invited to welcome students before Convocation! Please meet at 8:30 a.m. along the sidewalk between Ridgway University Center and the East Terrace Lawn for the Purple Parade, where you will form a walkway as students process to Convocation. We encourage you to show your school spirit by wearing UE purple!

The University of Evansville is proud to welcome the new full-time faculty! ECTE held New Faculty Orientation on Friday, August 8^th, 2025. It was a day of discovery—getting to know remarkable people, innovative programs, and valuable resources that make UE exceptional.

Faculty in photo from left to right:

Back row: Jean Gómez (Music), Yishu Bai (Electrical Engineering), Holly Skillman (Psychology & Behavioral Sciences), Megan Whitmore (Nursing), Erika Anderson (Art), Madison Stout (Psychology & Behavioral Sciences), Andy Hammond (Theatre), Jesus Osorio (Civil Engineering), Josh Baty (Biology), Caroline Lee (Chemistry), and Ian Kim (Psychology & Behavioral Sciences)

Front row: (Diana Rodríguez Quevedo (ECTE Director), Atiat Alsaaideh (Physics), Boitshepo Balozwi (Communication), and Julie Merkle (ECTE Co-Director)

Missing: Austin Kuhn (Theatre) and Shawna Rodenberg (Creative Writing), and Trenda Ridge (ECTE Administrative Assistant)

We are excited to welcome all the new faculty members be a part of UE!

~ Eykamp Center for Teaching Excellence (ECTE)

We're excited to announce the soft opening of Chick-fil-A as we prepare our new team for full operations! To help our team members get hands-on training, we will be open for limited hours next week:

🗓 Wednesday, August 13 & Thursday, August 14
🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
💳 Credit/debit card purchases only (ACE Bucks not accepted on these days)

🗓 Friday, August 15 & Saturday, August 16
🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
ACE Bucks will be accepted beginning Friday

Please note: As this is a training period, hours are subject to change based on product availability. If we sell out early, we may close before the scheduled time. Thank you for your patience and support as we get our team up to speed!

The Office of Residence Life is looking for with parking and traffic on August 14th and 16th we welcome our students and their families to campus. Available shifts for both days are:

• 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
• 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Your presence makes a huge difference in creating a smooth and welcoming experience for everyone arriving on campus. We'd love to have you join us for one (or more!) of these time slots.

You can sign up here.

Purple Patrol is returning for Fall 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!

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.

Auditions for UE Wind Ensemble will be August 19,20,and 21.

The UE Wind Ensemble audition will consist of prepared excerpts, 2 major scales (one in a flat key, one in a sharp key), chromatic scale (practical range of instrument), and sight reading.

Excerpts are located at:

https://www.evansville.edu/majors/music/ensintro.cfm

Link to recording:

https://youtu.be/Uo8y0M0Fg_c?si=1WTWZyAXDKI1x8i8

Audition Schedule

Tuesday, August 19, 2025           2:00 - 4:00pm

Wednesday, August 20, 2025      2:00-4:00pm

6:00 - 8:00pm

Thursday, August 21, 2025          3:00 - 5:30pm

Auditions are held in Krannert Hall of Fine Arts, Room 103. Please sign up for an audition at:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rTRI7KTJsxjEb37fJNouKlTkrMhfPhDeGwCvxKapTGM/edit#gid=0

For further information, please contact Dr. Kenneth Steinsultz (ks306@evansville.edu)

Please note: Wind Ensemble will not meet on Thursday, August 21, due to auditions.

First rehearsal will be Tuesday, August 26, 2025

🏓 Intramural Doubles Pickleball Tournament 🎾
📅 Wednesday, August 28th
🕡 Starts at 6:30 PM
📍 UE Fitness Center

💥 Open Tournament — Students, Faculty & Staff welcome!
💥 Championship Shirts for the winners 🏆

How to Sign Up:
🔸 Register at IMLeagues.com or the IMLeagues app
🔸 OR show up at 6:15 PM in the Fitness Center

⚡ Grab a partner. Bring your game face. We'll provide the fun and laughs, you leave with glory (and maybe a sweet shirt?).

💜🧡 Purple Pride Meets Pickleball Power! 🧡💜

We're excited to announce the soft opening of Chick-fil-A as we prepare our new team for full operations! To help our team members get hands-on training, we will be open for limited hours next week:

🗓 Wednesday, August 13 & Thursday, August 14
🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
💳 Credit/debit card purchases only (ACE Bucks not accepted on these days)

🗓 Friday, August 15 & Saturday, August 16
🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
ACE Bucks will be accepted beginning Friday

Please note: As this is a training period, hours are subject to change based on product availability. If we sell out early, we may close before the scheduled time. Thank you for your patience and support as we get our team up to speed!

The University of Evansville Theatre is excited to invite students of our campus to audition for the Fall 2025 productions. The Shanklin Theatre season kicks off with Alanis Morisette’s JAGGED LITTLE PILL: The Musical, lyrics by Alanis Morissette, music and lyrics by Alanis Morissette and Glen Ballard, book by Diablo Cody; directed by Assistant Professor Wes Grantom '03, with musical direction by Tyler Simpson. This production opens at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17. Additional performances are at 7:30 p.m., on Oct. 18, 23, 24, 25, and at 2:00 p.m., on Oct. 26. In the May Studio, NATIVE GARDENS, by Karen Zacarías, will be directed by Antonio Cortés Román '26, a theatre performance major from Metepec, Mexico; and open at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20. Additional performances are at 7:30 p.m., on Nov. 21 and 22, and 2:00 p.m., on Nov. 22 and 23. Finally, UE Theatre's Rogue and Peasant Aces will again produce a free touring production, under the direction of Assistant Professor Stacey Yen, with William Shakespeare's MACBETH. The travelling troupe will perform at different community locations and hold on-campus performances November 7–9.

         Those interested in auditioning or with questions should contact the Department of Theatre by email at theatre@evansville.edu by Monday, August 18th.

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Kick off the new school year with a picture-perfect start! The Office of Marketing will have a First Day of School Photo Area set up for students, staff, departments, and the entire UE community to enjoy.

Date: Tuesday, August 20
Time: 8:00 a.m. – noon
Location: Outside The Eatery in Ridgway

Spread the word and help us capture the excitement of the first day back.

Questions? Contact Abbie Perry at ap445@evansville.edu.

The division of Student Affairs is proud to announce the newest member to our team – Ethan Jaworski – who will serve as the Esports Coordinator & Head Coach. We look forward to you getting to know Ethan in his new role.

"Greetings! My name is Ethan Jaworski (Jah-wor-ski) and I am the Head Coach & Coordinator for the University of Evansville's ESports team. I was born and raised right here in southern Indiana, with roots from Gibson County and Newburgh, IN where I attended Castle High School. Furthering my attachment to this area, I also attended the University of Evansville, where I studied Sports Communications and was the Team Captain of the Overwatch ESports team. During my tenure with the team, we found amazing success in just our first full year of competing during the 2024-25 academic year. We managed a 17-0 record, winning the NECC D8 Regional Championship in the fall and the NECC D8 National Championship in the spring.

Outside of work I like to spend my free time with my Alaskan Malamute, Penny, playing video games (shocker I know), lifting weights at BFit Gym and enjoying the blessings and presence of all of my amazing friends and family.

It is an absolute honor being able to lead this program that I was a part of since the beginning, and I cannot wait to see what the future holds for the University of Evansville's ESports team."

Please join us in giving Ethan a warm welcome to the UE team! Ethan can be contacted via email: ej107@evansville.edu or phone: 2580

The items in the photo are up for grabs. They are currently in an archive room in the library basement. To make arrangements to claim any of these supplies, feel free to contact the Office of Human Resources.

Join us as we celebrate academic excellence and dedication to the arts, music, and literature at the Investiture Ceremony for Endowed Positions on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CDT in Neu Chapel.

This special event will honor:

•   Dr. Diane Brewer, as the John David Lutz Distinguished Professor of the Arts

•   Dr. Dennis Malfatti, as the Oramay Cluthe Eades Distinguished Professor of Music

•   Dr. Robert Baines, as the Melvin M. Peterson Endowed Chair in Literature

A reception will follow in the Matt Williams Lobby of Shanklin Theatre in Hyde Hall, providing an opportunity to congratulate our distinguished honorees.

Register

The UE Health Center will be offering two skin cancer screenings for clinic-eligible employees during the month of August.

This will be a full body exam. To prepare for your screening, plan to wear easily
removable comfortable clothing and avoid wearing makeup. Keep your hair loose so your
scalp can be examined.

Please make notes of any spots or moles of concern. Referrals for further evaluation may
be recommended for patients with any unusual or suspicious findings.

Location: UE Health Center

Dates & Times: Monday, August 11th @ 3-6 pm & Thursday, August 21st @ 7-11 am

Please note: this is a 20-minute appointment dedicated to skin screenings only. If you are needing additional clinic services or medication refills, please schedule a separate clinic appointment.

Visit the link below or scan the QR code to schedule:
https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/

*Available for UE employees and spouses that are clinic-eligible*

We are pleased to announce the launch of a new Responsible Employee Reporting Form, now available on MyUE under Preferred Links, titled "Responsible Employee Report." This form is designed to streamline the process of reporting disclosures related to sexual harassment, discrimination, or misconduct, in accordance with our Title IX responsibilities.

🔔 Reminder: Responsible Employee Reporting Requirements
As a reminder, all Responsible Employees are required to report any disclosures of sexual misconduct, harassment and discrimination of any protected classes. Please review the full policy and your obligations here:
👉 Responsible Employee Policy

📬 Alternative Reporting Options
In addition to the new form, reports may also be made directly to the Office of Institutional Equity through the following channels:

• Email: titleIX@evansville.edu
• Phone: 812-488-5261
• In Person: Koch Center, Room 264

Thank you for your continued commitment to fostering a safe and respectful campus environment.

The University of Evansville Physician Assistant Program proudly congratulates the Class of 2025 for achieving a 100% first-time pass rate on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE).

This remarkable achievement marks the fourth time since the program's inaugural graduating class in 2019 that a cohort has reached this significant milestone.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to the dedicated faculty, staff and valued clinical partners whose commitment and support have been instrumental in the continued success of our students.

The UE Esports team is entering its 4th semester of competition this Fall of 2025, and we are looking for more students on campus to join our program! Currently we are looking for players to try out for all of our varsity teams including the defending NECC D8 National Champions Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Call of Duty, Counter Strike 2, Super Smash Bros Ultimate and Fortnite. A few things to note are that it costs $0 to try out for and join our program, we compete in the fall and spring in tournaments hosted by NECC and MVC, and we are still growing more and more each day! We welcome all students at our program, from all amounts of experience and knowledge in terms of what Esports is and how it works. We fully believe in training everyone to a higher caliber of gameplay no matter where they might be skill-wise when joining, while also providing a healthy and exciting environment that promotes communicating and working with a team of individuals that you practice and compete with.

If you have any interest in our program whether it be a general question, information on joining or anything else at all, feel free to reach out to Coach Ethan Jaworski at ej107@evansville.edu or the Evansville Esports email, esports@evansville.edu