The University of Evansville will hold a 48th Anniversary Commemoration of the 1977 Plane Crash on Friday, December 12 at 12:00 p.m.—a day early this year, as the 13th falls on a Saturday. The ceremony will be held at Memorial Plaza on the UE campus. The order of service will include remarks from University of Evansville President Christopher Pietruszkiewicz.

On December 13, 1977, Air Indiana Flight 216 crashed shortly after takeoff from the Evansville airport. All on board died in the crash or from crash-related injuries, including the University of Evansville basketball team and coaches, two fans, five members of the UE staff, and the flight crew.

During Friday’s commemoration, the UE Interfaith Peace Bell will be rung 29 times—once for each of those who perished—followed by a moment of silence and peace in remembrance.

Please join us in the Lutz Lab at 7 PM for a pre-concert talk about Jon Robertson's development of the Lutz Lab Immersive Audio Environment, the current state of spatial audio art, and his existing body of research into psychoacoustic effects of sonic motion.

Following this talk, at 7:30 PM, we will debut the immersive audio environment with a concert of new music, sound art, and sound theatre featuring Dr Charles du Preez on amplified clarinet, 22 loudspeakers, and video projections.

Students in the "Future of UE's Archives" ChangeLab will share their experience building a digital exhibit highlighting a day in the life of two students who attended Moores Hill College.

When: Sunday, Dec. 7, 3:00pm

Where: Trinity United Methodist, Evansville

Join us for Thursday Night Throw Down, a fun and relaxed four-week pottery workshop designed for adults of all skill levels. Whether you are brand new to clay or looking to build on your existing experience, this hands-on class offers the perfect creative outlet.

Under the instruction of Drs. Kristina and Cris Hochwender, you’ll learn essential techniques in:

• Hand building
• Wheel throwing
• Glazing and surface design

Students will complete several projects during the workshop and leave with finished pieces they have created themselves. Experienced potters are welcome to work at their own pace with guidance and support from the instructors.

Space is limited to 12 participants to ensure personalized attention.

Date: Thursdays, February 19, February 26, March 5, and March 19 
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. 
Location: Art Annex on Lincoln and Weinbach Avenues

Registration https://www.evansville.edu/centerforlearning/professional-development.cfm

Come celebrate the season and enjoy the festive decorations across campus!
Everyone is welcome to attend and vote for your favorite display.

Dates & Times:
December 9, 10, and 11
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
(Student Affairs Suite will close at 3:30 PM on December 11)

Open House Schedule

December 9

• Marketing Department – 2nd Floor SOBA
• School of Education – 3rd Floor Graves
• School of Health Sciences – 2nd Floor Graves
• Engineering and Computer Science – 2nd Floor Koch
• Biology – 2nd Floor Koch

December 10

• Olmsted Hall
• President’s Office – 2nd Floor
• Fiscal Affairs – 2nd Floor
• Student Financial Services – 1st Floor
• HR/Title IX – 1st Floor
• Catie Taylor’s Office – Admissions Office, 1st Floor

December 11

• Ridgway University Center Student Affairs Suite
• Dean of Students
• Center for Student Engagement / International Student Services
• Counseling and Disability Services
• Residence Life
• Career Services

Don’t forget to vote!
Scan the QR code at each location to cast your vote for the best holiday display.

ECTE, in collaboration with the AI Committee (Education Subcommittee), the Assessment Committee, and Academic Affairs, will host the 2nd Annual Spring Faculty Conference on Thursday, January 8, 2026 in SOBA 162. This year’s conference will feature two interactive, hands-on workshops designed to support and enrich our teaching and assessment practices.

RSVP is required no later than Friday, December 12, at 5 PM: https://forms.office.com/r/AdL3KgMrZv. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to registrants.

Conference Schedule:

I. AI Workshop – Led by Dr. Hector Will Pinto (Dept. of Electrical Engineering)

• When: 8:30–11:30 AM
• Where: SOBA 162 (Harkness Hall)
• Title: Ctrl+Alt+Teach: Rebooting Pedagogy for the AI Age
• Description: This seminar/workshop moves beyond the hype to address the real challenges and opportunities AI presents for faculty. We'll directly tackle the growing sense of “AI fatigue,” openly discuss nuanced uses and abuses by both students and instructors, and explore how AI aligns with our core teaching philosophies. From there, the session shifts from theory to practice, offering prompting strategies that help participants harness AI as both a thought partner and a productivity engine.
• Itinerary:
  • 8:30–9:20 AM – The AI Landscape: A Field Guide to Uses & Abuses
  • 9:30–10:15 AM – Panel: AI or Teaching Philosophy?
  • 10:15–10:30 AM – Break
  • 10:30–11:30 AM – Workshop: Beyond the Chat — Delegating to Your AI Agents

Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM

II. Assessment Workshop – Led by Dr. Shari Millikan (Faculty Director of Assessment | School of Education) and the Assessment Committee

• When: 12:15–2:00 PM
• Where: Start in SOBA 162; breakout sessions in SOBA 172 & 173
• Title: Beyond HLC: Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement
• Description: Our HLC visit may be behind us, but our assessment journey continues! This interactive workshop will focus on sustaining a culture of ongoing improvement. We’ll walk through the Academic Assessment & Continuous Improvement Cycle and review key elements of the Annual Update Form, Assessment Plan, and Assessment Report. Attendees will then break into small groups based on where their programs currently are in the assessment cycle to share insights, ask questions, and collaborate on next steps.

The UE Holiday Ceramics Sale returns to the Melvin Peterson Gallery, with new items each day.

Tuesday, DEC. 9, 12-4

Friday, DEC. 12, 12-6

Saturday, DEC. 13, 12-4

All items are hand crafted on campus and are priced for holiday gift giving.

Creative Technologies is hosting a two-evening showcase of film, new music, and sound art.

Please join us in the Lutz Lab on

Dec 4th at 8pm for a film screening of student work, and an exclusive screening of the new documentary SHAKA: The Story of Aloha (filmed in Jon Robertson's home of Oahu, Hawaii).
Dec 5th at 7:30 in the Lutz Lab, we will unveil the new 22-channel Immersive Audio Environment with an exciting concert of New Music and Sound Art. Charles du Preez will perform several pieces of new music, one of which is a brand new work composed by Jon Robertson for this occasion.

We hope to see you at these two nights of creative expression!

Join the Staff and Administrator's Assembly Book Club for their December Gathering. They will be discussing the book Beartown by Fredrik Bachman and participating in a used book swap. Everyone is asked to bring a wrapped book to participate in the swap game. Books for next semester will also be discussed so bring any suggestions you have for books to read together. They will be meeting in the conference room of the University Advancement House on Rotherwood from 12noon to 1pm. Please RSVP by emailing Kathy Taylor at ks6@evansville.edu

Come support your UE Art students by buying one of kind prints, drawings, paintings, ceramics, and other creative objects.  There are some bowls left over from the Chili Bowl Sale too.  Artwork is a great Christmas gift!

Thursday, December 4, and Friday, December 5

Ridgeway University Center, 9am - 4pm.  See you there!

As we finish the semester and head into the holidays, Facilities is pleased to share our final newsletter of the year: Link Here: https://www.evansville.edu/offices/facilities/foundations-2025-12.cfm Inside, you’ll find:

• A Letter from the Assistant Director with a brief recap of the year and winter priorities.

• Our New Custodial Partner, FMS, and what their transition means for campus.

• Holiday Help Desk reminders for submitting work orders before break.

• New Faces joining the Facilities team.

• Utility Conservation Tips to help save energy during the break.

• A Maintenance Update on current operations and upcoming improvements.

Thank you for your support throughout the year. We wish everyone a safe and restful holiday season!

— Facilities Management Team

The short film Undergrad premiered last night in the Lutz Lab in Hyde Hall to a full room and a very successful first screening. Special thanks to Jon Robertson. I’d like to invite the entire campus to watch it as well. This was the first semester that our COMM 345 Video Production class attempted a narrative short film, and the experience taught us a tremendous amount. The students learned every stage of the process, from planning to shooting to editing, and I learned a great deal about how to teach this course, how to refine it moving forward, and how to continue developing it so we produce strong, high-quality short films each semester. I hope you’ll take a moment to watch the film and support the Department of Communication and Student Media as we continue building creative, engaging, and experiential learning opportunities for our students.

This year, the division of student affairs is hosting a Toy Drive for the YWCA.    YWCA Evansville works to transform the lives of the women and children by providing safe housing, case management, mentoring and support as they work to reach their full potential. The organization supports children through multiple programs, including Domestic violence shelter and outreach services, Emergency shelter, YES! (YWCA Embracing Sobriety) residential recovery program, and Live Y'ers after-school and mentoring program for vulnerable youth. Join us in making a difference in the lives of the children of the YWCA this year through spreading holiday cheer!   Please bring gently used or new toys for all ages to the entrance of the Student Affairs Suite  (Ridgway 2nd floor) beginning Thursday, December 4^th through Friday, December 12^th .    Please contact Shelby Bartholome (sg293@evansville.edu) if you have any questions. Thanks!

Join us on Saturday, January 17 for MLK Day of Service. Honor the legacy of Dr. King by giving back to the Evansville community. You can sign up as a group or as an individual, and after you register our team will assign you to a site. Volunteers will receive a free t-shirt. The day begins at 7:30 AM in Eykamp. See you there!

MLK Day of Service Participant Registration 2026 – Fill out form

We’re excited to announce a new streamlined disposal workflow. This updated process is designed to reduce paperwork and improve efficiency.

Effective immediately, please submit requests thru the Property Disposal workflow under Admin Services.

http://workflow.evansville.edu/

Beginning Friday, December 5, all official transcript requests will be held until final grades for the fall term have been verified. Unofficial transcripts will still be available through Self-Service.

December graduates should select “Hold for Degree" when ordering a transcript. Once final grades are verified and degrees are conferred, official transcript orders will be processed.

Make the most of your Winter Break by earning credits in just a few weeks. Whether you need to catch up, get ahead, or lighten your Spring 2026 course load, it's a smart way to stay on track!

Course Dates: December 12, 2025 – January 9, 2026
One Course Limit: Focus on one class and finish it before spring begins
Registration Opens: Monday, October 27, 2025 (during Spring 2026 registration)

Learn more about Winter Intersession

Don’t let winter pass you by — use it to get one step closer to graduation!

Flu shots are available at the student health center!

Students can receive their flu vaccines for $15 paid by credit/debit card: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, no appointment necessary.

Help keep our campus community healthy this flu season and receive your flu vaccines!

Please take this survey for my senior research methods class if you are a sports fan.

https://forms.gle/vvNWNSPmY28pQDwg6

Join us on this exciting 2026 summer Harlaxton travel opportunity. Please consider if this will be a great fit for you to join this short-term custom Harlaxton trip sponsored by the Schroeder School of Business.    Here is what you need to know about the trip:

• This BUS 365 (3-credit course) provides a fantastic chance to learn and travel to Harlaxton for a short term on May 15- 25, 2026. 
• The 3-credit course is open to all UE students to apply towards their degree plan.
• Students must complete BUS-100 or ECON-102 with a minimum grade of C- before taking this course.
• A $2000 scholarship is only available to the first 12 business students who apply. The deadline for business students to apply is December 8 by email. 
• Flyer attached - please promote this to your fellow students and friends. 

For more information:

Yolanda Obaze, PhD
Associate Dean, Schroeder School of Business
yo21@evansville.edu
Room 140
Schroeder School of Business Building

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The second double-double of Connor Turnbull’s career along with timely outside shooting by Trent Hundley helped the University of Evansville men’s basketball team pull away for a 64-52 win over Ball State on Wednesday inside the Ford Center.

Turnbull recorded season highs in both points (21) and rebounds (10) en route to his second career double-double. He added five blocks. Hundley tallied nine points while knocking down three triples. AJ Casey finished just a point shy of his first double-double finishing with nine points and a career-high 11 boards.

“We have been challenging the group to hold teams between 60 and 65 points and we held them to 52 tonight,” UE head coach David Ragland said. “From a defensive standpoint we played well all night and offensively we were able to get it inside and take advantage of our height.”

Alex Hemenway opened the evening with a 3-pointer in Evansville’s first possession while Ball State scored the next five points to take their first lead at 5-3. The Cardinals maintained the lead for the majority of the game’s opening 12 minutes. Their second triple of the night gave them an 11-7 lead while their third outside shot solidified a 14-9 lead with 11:46 remaining in the half.

Evansville chipped away at the deficit with field goals from Josh Hughes and AJ Casey cutting the deficit to a single point. At the 8:03 mark, it was Bryce Quinet putting the lead back in UE’s hands at 17-16. Another triple by the Cardinals put them back in front seconds later before Trent Hundley connected from downtown to tie things back up at 22-22.

Over the final four minutes of the half, the Aces reassumed the lead. Hundley’s second 3-pointer gave UE a 33-29 with just over a minute remaining. BSU scored the final three to make it a 33-32 game at the break. Connor Turnbull led UE with 11 points in the opening 20 minutes while Armoni Zeigler matched that tally for Ball State, leading the way with 11.

Ball State regained a 36-32 lead just over three minutes into the second half as the squads swapped the lead six times over the ensuing stretch. With the score tied at 44-44 inside of 13 minutes remaining, back-to-back baskets by Turnbull gave UE a lead it would not relinquish for the remainder of the game. Another basket by Turnbull gave the Aces a 50-46 edge with 10:35 remaining.

Neither team would find the scoreboard over the next four minutes as the squads combined to go 0-for-8 with six turnovers. Another huge basket by Hundley ended the stretch as another trey gave UE its largest lead at 53-46. The Cardinals got back within three on multiple occasions before Evansville finished strong over the final two minutes. Buckets from Turnbull and Bryce Quinet got things going before Quinet hit four free throws as the Aces pulled away for the 64-52 victory.

Zeigler paced the Cardinals with 17 points while Devon Barnes and Kayden Fish added 11 and 10 points, respectively. UE wrapped up the night shooting 42.3% from the field while limiting BSU to 32.1%. Evansville outrebounded Ball State by a 41-34 final.

On Saturday, the Aces travel to Western Kentucky for a 3 p.m. contest in Bowling Green.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Playing at Purdue for the first time since 2009, the University of Evansville women's basketball team fell to the Boilermakers by a score of 91-49 on Wednesday night inside Mackey Arena.

Camryn Runner (Cicero, Ind./Hamilton Heights) scored in double figures for the seventh time this season, leading the Aces with 17 points on five-for-seven shooting, including a five-for-seven mark from three-point range. Freshman Georgia Ferguson (Waterloo, Ontario/Cairine Wilson Secondary School) added eight points, while Elle Snyder (Latrobe, Penn./Greater Latrobe) grabbed a team-high six rebounds.

After Purdue scored the first five points of the game, Evansville responded with baskets by Logan Luebbers Palmer (Union, Ky./Randall K. Cooper) and Ferguson to make it 5-4 two minutes in. However, the Boilermakers opened up a run in the following five minutes of action, taking a 17-4 advantage before a basket by Luebbers Palmer ended the run. Runner ended the half with four points for the Aces, who trailed 22-10 at the end of the first quarter.

Purdue increased their lead to 20 in first six and a half minutes of the second period, but Runner continued to battle on the offensive end for Evansville, knocking down a pair of threes and a layup. However, the Boilermakers continued to roll into halftime, carrying a 46-22 lead at the break.  

The third quarter continued in Purdue's favor, as the home team limited Evansville to six points in the first seven minutes of the period. Runner put together a mini-run of her own with a pair of free throws and a three-pointer with just over two minutes to go in the quarter, while Kaiden Kreinhagen (Indianapolis, Ind./North Central) drilled a triple as the buzzer sounded to end the quarter.

Another three-pointer from Kreinhagen with 7:40 to go in the fourth made it 74-39, while Daniela Llavero (Malaga, Spain/Ies Mediterraneo) scored five points in a row with 2:16 to play, but the Boilermakers cruised to the 91-49 win.

The Aces return to action on Sunday for a trip to Saint Louis to take on the Saint Louis Billikens. Tip-off is set for 5 PM.