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The September 2025 meetings of the University of Evansville Board of Trustees will be held on campus Friday, September 12, and Saturday, September 13, 2025. Parking in front of Olmsted Administration Hall and the Schroeder Family School of Business Administration will be reserved for University Trustees. Employee parking on the front oval will be limited on both days.

Join us for the first of two Change Leadership Workshops this Fall, Living on Purpose. Making change in the world is not easy, but this workshop series will make you feel like a pro! Join students, faculty, and staff in building the skills needed to design your life for living with intentionality and be leaders in a changing world. We’ll have pizza, drinks, and an experience way better than you'd expect for a three hour workshop. Plus, you'll earn a microcredential that will let everyone know you're a CIC-certified Change Leader!

For the 23rd year, the UE Clay Club, Department of Art, and the Purple Potters are excited to announce the annual Chili Bowl Sale that will take place on Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., on the East Terrace Lawn near Ridgway University Center.

This longstanding tradition and philanthropy allow the community to purchase handcrafted ceramic bowls created by the UE community, with the majority of the proceeds supporting a food agency to fight local hunger. This event is part of the Empty Bowls initiative which is a grassroots effort by artists and crafts people in cities and towns across the country and around the world to feed the hungry in their communities. It supports food-related charitable organizations around the world, and has raised millions of dollars to help end hunger.

"This tradition offers the community the chance to own one-of-a-kind, handmade bowls, all while supporting our community," said Todd Matteson, Department Chair and Associate Professor of Art. "It's a wonderful way to showcase our creative talents, while giving back to the community. The funds raised allow us to continue our work with the local community to change the world."

There is a change in the cost of bowls this year. $15 will be the price of the smaller bowls, with other bowls being available from $20-$100. Each purchase includes a complimentary serving of chili sponsored by Chartwells Dining Services. Attendees are encouraged to buy a bowl, enjoy some chili, and spend time with friends. Come be a part of the largest one-and-a-half-hour event on UE's campus.

In the event of rain, the Chili Bowl Sale will move indoors to Eykamp Hall in Ridgway University Center. Please note that cash or checks are the only forms of payment accepted for this event.

For additional information, please call the UE Department of Art at 812-488-2043.

The University of Evansville Theatre will present a special preview of songs from this season’s musical, Alanis Morisette’s JAGGED LITTLE PILL: The Musical, at Front Porch Fest on September 6, from 3:00–3:45 p.m. at 50 Adams Ave, Evansville, IN 47713.

This sneak peek is just a taste of what’s to come when the full production of Alanis Morisette’s JAGGED LITTLE PILL: The Musical takes the stage in Shanklin Theatre. Performances will be held on October 17, 18, 23, 24, and 25 at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee on October 26 at 2:00 p.m.

Don’t miss the chance to experience this electrifying musical, inspired by the Grammy Award–winning album, brought to life by UE Theatre’s talented students.

The Friends of Art invite you to this year's UE Art Faculy Exhibition at the Melvin Peterson Gallery, featuring the work of Erika Navarrete Anderson, Corliss Chastain, Kyle Darnell, Ralph Larmann, Nancy Lockyear, Todd Matteson, Valerie Milholland, and Sara Rhoades.

Opening Reception1

Thursday, September 11 · 6:30 p.m.

Exhibition Dates

September 2 - October 18

Gallery Hours:

Monday - Thursday · 12:00-6:00 p.m.

Friday - Saturday · 12:00-3:00 p.m.

UE’s Environmental, Health and Safety Manager would like to let the UE Community know about the 2025 Tox Away Day planned for Saturday, September 6. The event is from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the Civic Center parking lot (Ninth and Walnut). They request you enter off of 9th street.  This program is for Vanderburgh County households only. Help dispose of hazardous materials properly, so they don’t end up entering local streams and rivers.

Items accepted include oil-based paint, solvents & thinners, pesticides, herbicides, household cleaners, motor oil, antifreeze, gasoline, auto batteries and fluids, smoke detectors, fluorescent bulbs, fire extinguishers and pool chemicals at this free disposal program. (No latex paint.)

Please load items into your trunk or truck bed for safe unloading.

For a complete list, and for items not accepted, see the Vanderburgh County website: https://www.evansvillegov.org/city/department/division.php?structureid=259

Dr. Mark Cirino will deliver the first Stankey Andiron Lecture of the academic year on Thursday, September 18 at 4 PM in Koch 100. The lecture is entitled "Ernest Hemingway and the Road to A Farewell to Arms."   Ernest Hemingway’s A Farewell to Arms was published in 1929, a full decade after the writer was wounded in World War I and rejected by the war nurse that took care of him. These two traumas inspired the plot of his classic novel. This presentation describes those difficult personal experiences, the years Hemingway spent trying to cope with their memories, and then the triumphant way he chronicled them in A Farewell to Arms. This discussion will illuminate Hemingway’s creative process and inspire us to think more broadly about the way artists transform their own reality into their work.   Mark Cirino teaches American literature at the University of Evansville. He is the host of the Ernest Hemingway Society-sponsored program, One True Podcast. His most recent publication is an edition of A Farewell to Arms for the Norton Library.

The William L. Ridgway College of Arts and Sciences is delighted to support The Morgan Whitaker Stankey Andiron Lectures. The series is dedicated to the memory of University of Evansville alumna Morgan Stankey, who passed away suddenly in March, 2023. Many generous gifts in Morgan’s memory have allowed us to reinvigorate a long-established tradition – the Andiron Lecture - that was a significant part of the University’s intellectual life for many years. This event is free and open to the public.

Peer tutoring is now available for the fall semester. Tutoring is a free drop-in service that is great for:

• Asking clarifying questions
• Preparing for exams
• Reviewing course material
• Completing assignments
• Studying with support

Check out the schedule on our website here!

Don't see tutoring for your class? Please direct any questions or inquiries to peer tutoring supervisor Laci Rowe at 812-488-5170 / lr152@evansville.edu or by visiting the Office of Academic Services in Olmsted 116.

Talking NFL Week 1 Predictions and Hot Takes. Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5vbYhZXaxu2KjKrKnnWlwk?si=KQXSkaP7SjeghlZrh4F4qA

YT: https://youtu.be/Mxcy1RE3OSQ?si=qIr6w8SAT7XWhrNw

We live in a time of constant noise, pressure, and disconnection. Many are weary—longing for rest, meaning, and a deeper sense of belonging. Wellbeing Hours respond to that need by weaving together spiritual formation, creative expression, mental health practices, and embodied rhythms of wellbeing. These gatherings offer accessible pathways toward healing, clarity, and joy—not as quick fixes, but as practices that nurture wholeness for both individuals and communities. We believe this kind of integration is exactly what today’s generation is longing for.

Ace CARE is seeking additional van drivers to help transport participants to and from our Tuesday evening sessions. This is a meaningful way to support our pro-bono physical therapy services and make a direct impact in the community.

Who Can Volunteer:

• Current UE faculty or staff
• Must consent to a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check by Risk Management

Training Provided:

• All drivers will complete a brief online training module via Vector

Schedule & Details:

• Tuesdays, 4:00–8:00 PM
• Transport participants to Ace+PT and ACErcise sessions
• A student will accompany you to assist with directions and ensure safe entry/exit for participants
• Remaining dates this semester:
  • September 16
  • September 30
  • October 21
  • November 4
  • November 25
• Even if you can only help on one Tuesday, your support is greatly appreciated!

Interested or Have Questions?
Contact Kristen Harvey at kh399@evansville.edu

Thank you for considering this opportunity to serve!

Read Harder Challenge

Were you raised on the library’s summer reading program and wish it had lasted all year? Ready to stretch your reading wings? The library has you covered!

The library is hosting a reading challenge, and there is a prize at the end of the school year!

Read one book a month for eight months and turn in your reading list by April 30 to be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card. Flyers, bookmarks, and reading suggestions are available in the IDEA space on the 2^nd floor of the library.

There are requirements: at least four books you read need to fit the requirements of the challenge. We want you to step a bit out of your comfort zone and read something new, or return to something comforting.

Anyone can participate in the challenge (faculty, staff, and students), but only current students are eligible for the drawing. We want to see what you read. And we want you to see what we have in our collection!

Danielle is more than happy to answer any questions (dw56).

UE Ace Mentors are changing lives, one mentor at a time. Mentoring transforms lives. UE Ace Mentors pairs Harper Elementary students with college student mentors for weekly on-campus activities that inspire growth, confidence, and brighter futures. Through games, reading, hands-on projects, and friendship, our little buddies gain role models who make a lasting difference—all at no cost to families. If you are interested in mentoring, it's a once-a-week time commitment, and we'd love to have you join our team. If you'd like more information or wish to become a mentor, please send an email to our president, Audrey Briles, at ab1002@evansville.edu.

The Center for Career Development is happy to announce that our Career Advocates are ready to help students with resumes, cover letters, and more! They are available on a walk-in basis during the hours listed on our website at www.evansville.edu/careercenter/students/careeradvocates.cfm. Come visit them upstairs in Ridgway in the Student Life Suite!

Lilly Roskind

Elliot Boutell

Emma Sowders

Owen Lawrence

Mackenzie Earney

Follow the UE Center for Career Development!

https://www.instagram.com/uecareers/

Dr. Kenneth Steinsultz, Professor of Music and Director of Bands will be a featured artist at the A-State Brass Fest 2025 on the campus of Arkansas State University on Saturday, September 27. He will conduct master classes and perform a euphonium recital.

There are two tables of free textbooks in SOBA on the second floor outside the Marketing office.

Free to anyone.

Employees - Ascension St. Vincent is providing mobile mammography services for the University of Evansville. The mobile mammography bus will be located in the Health Clinic parking lot on October 13th, 2025 from 8:00AM - 2:00PM. Please call the Ascension St. Vincent Breast Center at 812-485-4437 to schedule your mammogram! See the flyer attached for additional details.

Employee & Spouse Fall Health Risk Assessments will take place September 15th -17th from 7:00am-10:45am each day in Eykamp Room 254. 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/

David J. Unger, Professor Emeritus of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, publishes a technical article titled, "Nonlinear Flamant Problem," in the Journal of Mechanics of Materials and Structures, vol. 20 (2025), No. 3, pp. 353-362.   This is his fifth journal publication since his retirement in 2022.

We are pleased to share that Kim McDonald has been promoted to Director of Undergraduate Admission, effective September 1, 2025.

Kim most recently served as Director of Enrollment Marketing and Operations and has been an integral member of the recruitment team since January 2020. She has been with the University of Evansville since 2003, including eight years in the Office of Marketing from 2012-2020.

A seasoned admission professional, Kim brings a deep understanding of our enrollment landscape, a strong commitment to our mission, and a collaborative leadership style that has positively shaped both strategy and operations across departments.

In this new role, Kim will oversee all aspects of undergraduate recruitment, bringing together her marketing expertise and operational insight to further enhance our outreach and enrollment efforts. Her transition into this position will help ensure continuity, stability, and forward momentum as we continue to serve future Aces.

Please join us in congratulating Kim and thanking her for her ongoing dedication to the University of Evansville!

Last Friday, the Office for Career Success and the Center for Career Development hosted our first Professional Clothing Closet Pop-Up! It was a HUGE success! Thanks to the generosity of our campus community, 75+ students received more than 102 articles of professional clothing and accessories.

We are excited to reach even more students at our next pop-up event on September 12, this time in the Koch Building from 11am-2pm.

Don't miss the chance to bolster your professional wardrobe ahead of our first career fair!

Did your semester at Harlaxton change your life? Do you find yourself telling stories about the manor, weekend travels, and friendships that will last a lifetime? Now’s your chance to share that magic with other UE students!

The University of Evansville is seeking passionate Harlaxton Ambassadors—students who have studied at Harlaxton College in Grantham, England—to help promote this life-changing study abroad experience. As an Ambassador, you’ll connect with current and prospective UE students, answer their questions, and inspire them with your own Harlaxton journey.

If you loved your time at the manor and want to help others discover the adventure of a lifetime, please join us as a Harlaxton Ambassador! Please email our president, Arwyn Horstman, at ah695@evansville.edu.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Following a 2-0 week that included wins over Purdue and SIUE, the University of Evansville women’s soccer team claimed two MVC weekly awards, with Taylor Wehrer (Las Vegas, Nev./Desert Oasis) being named MVC Player of the Week and Allie Lammers (Cincinnati, Ohio/Mount Notre Dame) tabbed as MVC Goalkeeper of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday morning.

Wehrer continued her breakout sophomore campaign with a two-goal week, bringing her season total to three. In Thursday’s win over Purdue, Wehrer broke a 1-1 tie with a bar-down goal off a free kick from 28 yards out, giving the Aces the game-winner for their first win over a Power-4 opponent since 2008. On Sunday, Wehrer opened the scoring against SIUE with a goal in the 11^th minute, the first of three UE goals in the first half en route to a 3-0 win. Through the first four games of the season, Wehrer has played a key role in a much-improved Evansville attack, ranking second in the MVC in points per game (1.75) and third in goals (3). UE’s 10 goals this season are their most through four games since 2008, a season in which the Aces won the MVC regular season and tournament titles to reach the NCAA Tournament, and is just three goals shy of their season total from a year ago.

Lammers made her collegiate debut in a big way last week, entering in the second half against Purdue on Thursday and keeping the Boilermakers off the board over the final 45 minutes. Lammers faced 13 shots and made three saves to earn her first collegiate win. On Sunday, the sophomore made her first career start and was excellent once again, making two saves to post the Aces’ first clean sheet of the season.

Evansville looks to win their third game in a row on Thursday, hitting the road to take on Austin Peay. Kick-off is set for 6 PM.

The University of Evansville (UE) has received an approximately $200,000 planning grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to explore new ways of strengthening research on campus and across the region.

The grant, totaled at $195,681, comes from NSF's Office of Integrative Activities, which invests in projects that expand research opportunities and foster collaboration.

Over the next two years, UE will develop a plan for a future Grants Development Office that will support faculty research and connect the University more closely with community and business partners. The planning process will focus on designing a model that meets both campus and regional needs before the office is officially launched. A key component of this effort is building collaborative capacity with the City of Evansville, local industries, and strategic partners such as Talent EVV, the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (EREP), and the Applied Research Institute (ARI).

"By preparing for new partnerships and funding opportunities, the initiative will create more research opportunities for students, support faculty scholarships, and encourage economic growth in Southwestern Indiana," said Dr. Dave Dwyer, Associate Provost of Academic Affairs. "With this support, UE will work with faculty, community leaders, and economic partners to lay the foundation for stronger research capacity and long-term impact."