International Club is hosting the International Food Festival.  The festivities will begin with the Flag Parade on Thursday, April 4th at 4:00 starting at Ridgway University Center.  The Food Festival will take place on Friday, April 5th from 5:00-7:00 at the Eatery.  There will be live music and prizes.  The cost is $10 or a meal swipe.  Those without a meal plan can register for a voucher at tabling.

The highly anticipated solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, is quickly approaching and the University has several events planned to mark the occasion and we are asking for your help. Among the UEclipse events include the presentation by Maria Weber, PhD on Sunday, April 7, at 2:00 p.m. in Eykamp Hall. Activities will continue Monday, April 8, across campus. Volunteers are needed to ensure safe and memorable events.

Volunteer information sessions will be held on the following dates:

• Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in LI 203 – J. Henry Schroeder Boardroom.
• Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. – by Zoom.

April 7, UEclipse Volunteer Sign-up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044BABAE22A5F49-48588483-april

April 8, UEclipse Volunteer Sign-up:

April 8, volunteer locations are across campus.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044BABAE22A5F49-48588646-48ueeclipse

Thank you for helping to make this once in a lifetime event at UE spectacular by volunteering! Please contact ueclipse@evansville.edu with any questions.

We hope you can join us for a fun-filled week beginning April 7 with UEclipse activities. Help us welcome our alumni back to campus, celebrate our Alumni Awards recipients, play in our kickball tournament, and stop in for our alumni reunions!

For a full list of Reunion Weekend events, visit www.uealumnionline.com/2024Reunion.

Schedule of Events

Sunday, April 7, 2024

Presentation by Astrophysicist and UE Alumna Maria Weber ’08 PhD

Monday, April 8, 2024

Pep and Vim Virtual 5K (All week)
UEclipse

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Patricia H. Snyder Concert and Lecture Series presents Sarah Frey

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Campus Kickball Tournament
Creative Writing Coffee Hour
English & Creative Writing LitFest Banquet

Friday, April 12, 2024

Pep and Vim, UE’s Annual Day of Giving

Harlaxton Society Board Meeting
Board of Visitors Meeting
UEAAA Annual Meeting
Baseball vs. Illinois State
Class of 1974 Cocktail Hour
UET Production: Waiting for Lefty
English & Creative Writing Hemminger-Brown Lecture
Environmental Science
Earth Day Celebration, Natural Sciences Poster Session, Guy Banta Distinguished Lecture Series featuring ES Alumnus Dr. Zac Cheviron ’00, ES Alumni Panel Discussion, ES Mixer

Saturday, April 13, 2024

Music Reunion Breakfast
Giving Event with Pat Barner
Bike Race
50th Reunion Lunch - Class of 1974
UEAAA Zerah Priestly Carter Scholarship Luncheon
Football Alumni Golf Outing
Class of 1974 House Tour
Class of 1974 Campus Tour
Baseball vs. Illinois State
Class of 1974 Emily M. Young Assessment Center Tour
Alumni Awards Cocktail Hour
Alumni Awards Dinner  
UET Production: Waiting for Lefty
English & Creative Writing Student Literary Conference with student panels

Sunday, April 14, 2024

Alumni Breakfast
Campus Tour
Baseball vs. Illinois State

Invited Lecture

At 4:00 on Monday, April 8 (Eclipse Day), Dr. Maria Weber will discuss the sun's magnetism in Koch Center 100 (Vectren Lecture Hall). No RSVP necessary, just show up.

How Suns Get Their Spots: A Story of Our Nearest Magnetic Furnace

There are still many unknowns about our nearest stellar companion, the Sun. To most it is a predictable, unchanging sphere. But to a solar physicist, it is a chaotic mass of tangled magnetism covered in spots. Sunspots are intense regions of magnetism on the Sun that wax and wane over the course of 11 years. Join UE alumna Maria Weber, PhD as she discusses how computational simulations and the realm of magnetohydrodynamics are helping to unlock the Sun’s magnetic mysteries. Find out how well we can predict the Sun’s magnetic behavior, if we should be concerned, and how understanding the Sun helps us better understand habitable worlds throughout the galaxy.

This presentation is funded by the Dr. Guy Banta Distinguished Lecture Series in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics.

On Friday, April 12^th, UE’s ES program celebrates 50 years.

The 50-year celebration will include:

1. An Earth Day event from 11 am to 2 pm on the East Terrace Lawn.
2. A student research poster session from 2 to 3 pm in Koch Center Atrium
3. The Guy Banta Distinguished Lecture Series featuring Dr. Zac Cheviron (an ES Alumnus) speaking on "Mountains as windows on the past, present, and future of biodiversity" at 3 pm in Koch Center 100, and
4. An ES Alumni Panel Discussion in Koch Center 100 starting at 4pm.

Please join the Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies Program and the Office of Institutional Equity for a screening and talk-back of the Netflix documentary Victim/Suspect. The screening and talk-back will take place on Tuesday, April 16th at 6:00 PM in SOBA 162. Slushies and popcorn will be provided.

Any questions about the talk-back can be directed to Annie Sills at cs175@evansville.edu.

Students, Faculty, and Staff! Kickoff Pep & Vim with a friendly campus kickball tournament on Thursday, April 11, at Cooper Stadium. The tournament will get underway at 4:30 p.m. and trophies will be awarded to the winning team by Prez P! If you're interested in participating, you can signup via IMleagues at this link: https://www.imleagues.com/spa/league/0728feaca0b94abdae55e515462611b5/home#leaguename

The 5th Annual Research in Gerontology Symposium will be held Tuesday, April 9 from 11:30-1:00pm in the SoBA Atrium. The Symposium features student research posters on a variety of topics and represents students from all Colleges.

In addition, a limited number of resources books on assorted issues on aging and the aging process will be available for free! Stop by to pick up some great resources!

The Research in Gerontology Symposium is sponsored by the Gerontology Center at the University of Evansville.

The Spring History Lecture for 2024 on April 4 will feature award-winning educator, Jon Carl of Reitz High School in Evansville. Mr. Carl has been active in the local history community for decades, conducting research, delivering lectures, and mentoring hundreds of students who have participated in the Reitz Feel the History Program, making local history documentaries. His lecture will focus on one of the most controversial moments in Evansville's postwar history and is entitled “Labor Showdown: the United Electrical Local 813 vs. Bucyrus-Erie, the Government, and the American Federation of Labor.”

The lecture is in SOBA 170, and begins at 4pm.

The Department of History, Politics, and Social Change acknowledges the gracious assistance of the Dean of the College of Arts and Science in making this lecture possible.

Please join us on Friday, April 5^th to celebrate and congratulate Andy Bullock, Lead Groundskeeper in the Facilities department on his last day before retirement. After over 40 years of service to the University community Andy will be sorely missed. We wish him nothing but good times and lots of golf in his retirement! Feel free to stop by the Library room 209 (Robert Z. Morris Conference Room) between 9:30 and 11:30 am on that day to wish Andy well!

Maria Weber '08, PhD, a distinguished alumna of UE and a leading astrophysicist, will be delivering a captivating presentation on the mysteries of solar magnetism titled "From Eclipses to Magnetism: The Secret Life of the Sun" on Sunday, April 7, at 2:00 p.m. in Eykamp Hall.

The presentation is funded by the Dr. Guy Banta Distinguished Lecture Series in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics. It is free and open to the public.

You may register at evansville.edu/ueclipse/ , however you are welcome to attend if you are not registered.

The Vanderburgh Co. Health Department mobile testing unit will be on campus, April 16th from 10-2 outside of the health center for free STI testing! Education, incentives, and condoms available!

Please join the Student Financial Services team as we celebrate Financial Literacy Month! Play the Game of LIFE during our game night on April 4th! Snacks, drinks and prizes provided! Join us at the Financial Literacy Fair on April 5th--representatives from area banks and businesses will be on hand to answer all of your financial literacy questions! See flyer for details.

The Snyder Concert and Lecture Series presents: Sarah Frey
Wednesday, April 10
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Meet and greet/reception after)
Eykamp Hall

This event is free and open to both the UE campus and public!

Prior to the 7:00 p.m. event, Sarah will speak and hold a Q&A session with Schroeder School of Business students at 4:00 p.m. in SOBA 170 (Smythe Lecture Hall). Schroeder students should contact Megan Conapinski at mt263@evansville.edu to register.

Sarah Frey is the founder and CEO of Frey Farms, a Certified Woman-Owned Agribusiness headquartered in southern Illinois. Frey Farms is a leading US grower, shipper and marketer of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Sarah has been described by the New York Times as America’s Pumpkin Queen. Frey Farms is best known as being America’s largest producer of fresh pumpkins; but watermelons are, in fact, their top commodity. Sarah founded Tsamma (sah-mah) watermelon juice, which was the first watermelon juice distributed nationally.

She is also the author of the best-selling book, The Growing Season: How I Built a New Life – and Saved an American Farm. Guests are invited to bring their copy to have signed after the event. Sarah will also have 25 copies of her book for free, available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Sarah’s entrepreneurial spirit was nurtured at the young age of eight, while accompanying her mother on a summer produce route selling direct to grocery retailers in southern Illinois. The summer she turned 16, Sarah took over the produce route and expanded it from 12 independent grocery stores to over 150 - then purchased her family’s small 100-acre farm. She ran her full-time business while attending high school and college simultaneously. At 19, Sarah negotiated with Wal-Mart, the nation’s largest retailer, turning her vision into reality with an expansive growth into retail grocery that enabled her to bring her four older brothers back to the family farm and into a now-flourishing business.

All are invited to the 31st Annual Leadership Awards and Reception. Leadership Awards celebrate the dedication and contributions that students provide on a daily basis to the UE community. Awards are presented from multiple offices across campus including but not limited to the Center for Student Engagement, Center for Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Office of Admissions, Dean of Students, Fitness Center and Intramurals, Presidents Office, and many more.

Come and celebrate you and your peers achievements with us during the 31st Annual Leadership Awards and Reception

Monday, April 22, 2024

Eykamp Hall

6:30pm

For any questions, please reach out to the Center for Student Engagement at cse@evansville.edu

The Melvin Peterson Gallery will host the 62nd Annual Undergraduate Student Art Exhibition from 3/18/24 - 4/6/24.

Please support our UE students and attend the reception in their honor on Thursday, March 21 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.  Award presentations will begin at 5:30.

Trivia Night is a fundraising event to help raise money for Ace CARE in hopes to bring money into our organization to allow us to continue to provide our treatments. The event is planned to run 6:00-9:00pm with teams of 6 (max) competing in trivia rounds and small mini games in between. We hope this event will be a fun and active evening while raising money for our amazing organization!

Scan the QR code or follow this link to sign your team up!

https://www.uealumnionline.com/s/1096/bp20/interior.aspx?sid=1096&gid=1&pgid=4148&cid=7135&ecid=7135

On April 10 at 4:00 PM, Charles du Preez will submit an Andiron Lecture at Wheeler Concert Hall (Room 116 at Krannert Hall of Fine Arts.  The lecture title is Listener-Based Analysis of Electroacoustic Music: A Selected Chronology of Methods.

LISTENER-BASED ANALYSIS OF ELECTROACOUSTIC MUSIC: A SELECTED CHRONOLOGY OF METHODS

By Charles du Preez

Charles du Preez is a clarinetist and bass clarinetist hailing from rural Nebraska, and currently serves as Assistant Professor of Clarinet at the University of Evansville in Indiana.

He holds a DMA  from the University of Arizona and an MFA from the California Institute of the Arts. His DMA lecture recital and accompanying 222-page document “Listener-Based Analysis of Electroacoustic Music” includes a select chronology of analytical methods of electroacoustic music and the analyses of two pieces for electroacoustic bass clarinet.

Performance highlights include playing with the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra, Tucson Symphony, New Mexico Philharmonic, Festival de Opera Zapopan (MX), San Luis Potosi Opera Festival (MX); non-Classical activities include playing in Evansville-based groups The Ratskeller Band (a German polka band), The Dixielanders, and as alto sax in The Temple Aires Jazz Band.

Since the 1960s, many distinct methods of electroacoustic music analysis have been created, including spectromorphology, sonograms, and listener-based methods. However, no standardized method of analysis has been agreed upon. This lecture chronicles a history of methods of electroacoustic music analysis and demonstrates the use of different methods in the investigation of various pieces, including one for electroacoustic bass clarinet.

The lecture begins at 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Wheeler Concert Hall (Krannert of Fine Arts, Room 116)

For further information, call the William L. Ridgway College of Arts and Sciences.

 812-488-2589

The Center for Innovation & Change is extending application deadline for the Global Scholars program. The new deadline is April 15, 2024. Several impressive applications have already been received, and we want to be sure we extend the opportunity. Details at https://www.evansville.edu/centerforinnovation/scholars.cfm

Any faculty member can apply to receive funding for travel and research abroad. While all proposals are considered, priority is given to work that involves changemaking, the UN Sustainable Development Goals, or work that can be applied in a beneficial way for the world upon return. If someone wants to get feedback on a potential idea, they can contact Executive Director Erin Lewis (EL131@evansville.edu or ext. 5002, text is best at 812-449-1044) or Director of Field Innovation Derek Jones (dj3@evansville.edu) directly to help develop proposals .

Deadline to submit a proposal is extended to April 15. Awards will be notified by the end of April. All details on proposal specifics are at https://www.evansville.edu/centerforinnovation/scholars.cfm. The page includes all past recipients if you would like to see the kinds of proposals that have been funded previously.

Calling all gamers!

Sign up in the IM Leagues App to drop in to our Warzone tournament on Tuesday, April 16th, from 7:00 - 10:00 PM at our brand-new Aces Esports Center.

The team of four with the most points will win gift cards to local restaurants where they can celebrate their victory.

If you have any questions, please email esports@evansville.edu.

If you were unable to attend one of the Benefit Open Enrollment Sessions held at the beginning of this week, you can view the meeting in it's entirety here: Benefit Open Enrollment Session Recording and Slides

As a reminder, all benefit-eligible employees must log into Self-Service and complete the enrollment process before 5 PM on Friday, April 12. If you are not making any changes and/or denying all coverages, it should take you less than a minute to complete. If you have any questions, please contact Lori LeDuc, ll138@evansville.edu.

If you are looking for a course to fulfill outcome 4, TESL-200 will be offered during summer I. If you have any questions, please email professor Andueza (pa55@evansville.edu)

The March issue of the Crescent Magazine is available online and in print. The Crescent Magazine is produced by Student Media. Student Media is a student organization at the University of Evansville. The Crescent Magazine is published online and in print three times a semester. Student Media utilizes design, photography, video, and sound towards experiential and academic learning in journalistic endeavors and engaging storytelling. Student Media elevates the voice of the student body and connects the campus and community to important information and points of view.

The print issues can be found all over campus be sure to pick up your copy. Student Media produces over a dozen podcasts available on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and RSS. And don’t forget about Fireside Aces Radio

To learn more visit https://crescent.evansville.edu or https://fireside.evansville.edu

Come join us in the Eatery on April 11 to celebrate wellness and self-care! Keep an eye on our social media (@foodatue) to find out how you can have a chance to win a Kindle!

Lot H will be closed to prepare for Bike Race beginning at 5:00 p.m., on Monday, April 8 following the Eclipse. This closure applies to all faculty, students, and staff. The parking lot will reopen after the race on Saturday, April 13.

Join us for the April Book Club Gathering. We will meet Wednesday April 24th at 12 noon in the Phillips Alcove. We will be discussing the book The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry

The offices of Public Safety, Title IX, and Dean of Students welcome all our students to provide anonymous feedback about safety on campus. Results will be used to inform upcoming improvements, programming, and support on campus. https://forms.office.com/r/BJf91kV73U

The Reeves Foundation was established in 1966 under the terms of the Last Will and Testament of Mrs. Isabel B. Reeves, wife of Judge Ollie C. Reeves, who both resided for many years in Vanderburgh County and firmly believed in the attainment of higher education. Through their frugal efforts and generosity, this scholarship fund has been established to perpetuate their belief.

To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be enrolled as full-time students and be Vanderburgh County residents. An essay is also required.

Download the application.

Deadline: Please return all materials to the Office of Student Financial Services (Olmsted Hall Room 105) by May 1, 2024.

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

As a result of multiple brute force attempts on Acelink.evansville.edu, access to the site has been limited to campus connections only. To access it from off-campus, you'll need to utilize a VPN. For VPN access, please reach out to help@evansville.edu via email.

Dr. Jeff Braun, Professor of Physics and Co-Chair of UE’s Eclipse Committee, and Casey Wilkinson with Wilkinson Brothers Design pose for photos.

Come get your picture with UE’s Giant Eclipse glasses! In a collaboration with the Wilkinson Brothers Design Company, and through a sponsorship with Circular Venture Lab, UE’s Center for Innovation & Change was able to obtain these glasses to commemorate the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Currently placed outside the CIC on the second floor of Ridgway above the dining hall, be on the lookout for this photo opportunity as it moves around campus! For more information on UE’s activities on 4/8, visit Evansville.edu/UEclipse

UEclipse glasses are available in the UE Bookstore while supplies last for employees, students, and our guests who need additional glasses for family or friends. There is a limit of four per person.

In an era where cultural preservation meets modern innovation, we are excited to announce the launch of our newly revamped Master of Arts program in Cultural Resource Management right here at the University of Evansville. Formerly known as 'Innovative Leadership in Heritage Management,' the program has undergone a transformation to better reflect its focus and appeal to aspiring students like you.

Designed with your passions and aspirations in mind, our MA in Cultural Resource Management offers a dynamic blend of theory and practice, equipping you with the skills and expertise needed to thrive in the diverse landscape of heritage and cultural preservation.

With an emphasis on accessibility and flexibility, our online, asynchronous format allows you to pursue your degree at your own pace, seamlessly integrating your studies into your busy life. Whether you're juggling work commitments, social engagements, or other academic pursuits, our program empowers you to chart your own path to success. Even better? No expensive, standardized test scores required.

What sets our program apart is the unparalleled opportunities it offers. From internship placements in Evansville to immersive workshops at the historic Harlaxton College, you'll gain hands-on experience and invaluable insights from industry leaders and experts. Our extensive network of partners and collaborators ensures that you'll be at the forefront of cultural preservation efforts, making a tangible impact in communities near and far.

As a student in our MA program, you'll delve into a diverse range of courses, including:

• Cultural Heritage Conservation
• Cultural Landscape Management
• Archaeological Resource Management
• Cultural Policy and Advocacy
• Digital Humanities and Cultural Mapping
• Heritage Tourism and Sustainable Development

Upon graduation, you'll be equipped to pursue a wide array of rewarding career paths, including:

• Cultural Resource Manager
• Museum Curator or Director
• Heritage Conservation Specialist
• Archaeological Field Supervisor
• Cultural Policy Analyst
• Tourism Development Officer

With no standardized test results required for admission, there's never been a better time to apply and embark on your journey towards a fulfilling career in cultural resource management. Seize the opportunity to shape the future of our shared heritage and make a difference in the world.

Apply today and join us in preserving the past for generations to come. Visit our University of Evansville site to learn more and start your application process. Apply today!

Who is ready for some friendly competition? Assemble a team for our Kickball Tournament on April 11. Each team should have a minimum of 11 players. Kickball is open to all students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

Get your kickball team registered today! Student, faculty, and any alumni with access to an evansville.edu email can register via IM Leagues - https://www.imleagues.com/spa/intramural/41e40fb9627041279c7d73cd0f8ed4ac/home

The deadline to register is Friday, April 5. If you do NOT have a UE email address and would like to register, please send your information to Ted McCoart tm301@evansville.edu.

UE is pleased to announce it will host Engage Indiana Southwest, an initiative dedicated to fostering economic prosperity across the state. The upcoming event will be held in Ridgway University Center, Eykamp Hall, on Friday, April 12, 2024.

With a steadfast commitment to advancing Indiana's economy, Engage Indiana events take place in every region of the state, and the upcoming event held at UE will be the first in the region this year.

Engage Indiana Series is a year-long, statewide series of events conducted in partnership with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and Indiana’s Secretary of Commerce. The event convenes Indiana’s business executives, education and philanthropic leaders and community leaders to discuss how communities are breaking down barriers to partner in building the state’s future.

Attendees will delve into the unique challenges and promising opportunities that define Southwest Indiana’s economic landscape, aiming to facilitate discussions on tailored programs aimed at bolstering local communities.

The event will kick off with a networking session at 11:30 a.m., providing attendees with ample opportunities to connect with key stakeholders, industry experts, and community leaders. The program will begin at 12:00 p.m., featuring engaging discussions centered around critical topics such as talent attraction, retention, education, and economic development.

The lunch event will feature Indiana Secretary of Commerce David Rosenberg. A panel of regional leaders moderated by Gerry Dick, host of IBJ Media’s Inside INdiana Business television program, will also provide insight on relevant topics. Panelists include: Tim Hollander, President, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, Inc., Christopher Pietruszkiewicz, President, University of Evansville,  Ron Romain, Executive Chairman, United Companies, Roland Shelton, Executive Vice President, Chief Strategic Business Partnership Officer, Old National Bank, Mayor Stephanie Terry, City of Evansville and Lloyd Winnecke, CEO of Evansville Regional Economic Partnership.

For more information and to register for the event, please visit https://www.ibj.com/events/2024/engage-southwest-indiana-evansville

Students,

Your opinions are needed, would you be interested in participating in Club Sports?

Will you please take a minute to fill out a club sports interest survey?

https://forms.office.com/r/bhsCeAhQvg

Hey Juniors and Seniors!

In an era where cultural preservation meets modern innovation, we are excited to announce the launch of our newly revamped Master of Arts program in Cultural Resource Management based right here at UE. Formerly known as 'Innovative Leadership in Heritage Management,' the program has undergone a transformation to better reflect its focus and appeal to aspiring students like you.

Designed with your passions and aspirations in mind, our MA in Cultural Resource Management offers a blend of theory and practice, equipping you with the skills and expertise needed to thrive in the diverse landscape of heritage and cultural preservation.

With an emphasis on accessibility and flexibility, our online, asynchronous format allows you to pursue your degree at your own pace, seamlessly integrating your studies into your busy life. Whether you're juggling work commitments, social engagements, or other academic pursuits, our program empowers you to chart your own path to success. We even have four dynamic 'majors' within the MA, putting you in the driver's seat of your graduate studies. You can choose between:

• Historic Preservation and Conservation
• Sustainable Landscape Management
• Cultural Resource Governance and Policy
• Cultural Business and Economics 

From internship placements in Evansville to immersive workshops at Harlaxton College, you'll gain hands-on experience and invaluable insights from industry leaders and experts. Our extensive network of partners and collaborators ensures that you'll be at the forefront of cultural preservation efforts, making a tangible impact in communities near and far.

As a student in our MA program, you'll delve into a diverse range of courses and workshops, including:

• Cultural Heritage Conservation
• Museum Studies and Exhibition Design
• Archaeological Resource Management
• Cultural Policy and Advocacy
• Digital Humanities and Cultural Mapping
• Heritage Tourism and Sustainable Development

Upon graduation, you'll be equipped to pursue a wide array of rewarding career paths, including:

• Cultural Resource Manager
• Museum Curator or Director
• Heritage Conservation Specialist
• Archaeological Field Supervisor
• Cultural Policy Analyst
• Tourism Development Officer

With no standardized test results required for admission, there's never been a better time to apply and embark on your journey towards a fulfilling career in cultural resource management. We're still accepting applications for this Fall 2024, so seize the opportunity to shape the future of our shared heritage and make a difference in the world and continue your journey with the UE and Harlaxton family!

Summer housing applications are available.  If you will be staying in Evansville for the summer for classes, work, research, or other reasons, you can live in a townhouse.  Additional information and applications are available on the Residence Life website and are due April 19.

https://www.evansville.edu/residencelife/campushousing/summerhousing.cfm

Volunteers are needed for Bike Race 2024! Needs include: setting up for for the race, serving food, cleaning up after the race, and general crowd assistance.

If you have a preference in which role/area you would like to assist with, please sign up for a slot here: Student Affairs: Bike Race Volunteers (signupgenius.com)

Date: April 15th

Shifts range from 7:30am-3pm

All Bike Race 2024 volunteers will recevie a shirt and complementary meal!

For further information or questions, please contact Will McDonner at wm99@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 April 25, 2024. 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.

The Honors Activity Board wishes to thank everyone who participated in Nerd Wars on March 25. Twenty-two teams of students, faculty, and staff tested their trivia knowledge in a battle for the title of Nerd Wars Champions. Congratulations to the winning team, “Sisyphus and the Rolling Stones”, consisting of students Declan Doyle, Maeve Doyle, Matt Golden, Elizabeth Lay and Laurel Wren.  

In addition to providing a night of trivia and entertainment, Nerd Wars is also a philanthropic event to benefit HACER, the Honors Program’s community service initiative.  All proceeds from the event will support HACER.

Thanks to all for a fun evening, and we hope to see you again next year!

Master of Public Health students Claudia Hollis, Blake Johnson, and Salma Gonzalez - along with their faculty advisor, Sarah Harness, MPH - had their research on how University athletics can impact student athletes mental health published in the journal Health. The article "How University Athletics Can Impact Mental Health among Student Athletes at the University of Evansville" can be read here: https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation?paperid=132042

UE is excited to announce Purple Pack, a new course material delivery program that provides undergraduate students access to your required course materials in a convenient package before the first day of class. With this new program, your course materials are included in a flat-rate fee at a savings of 35-50%, compared to traditional book purchases. This program will begin with the Fall 2024 term.

For more information about the program and semester cost visit Evansville.edu/PurplePack

After a week of split competition, the entire University of Evansville track and field team will compete this weekend at the Jim Vargo Invitational hosted by the Bellarmine Knights.

The Purple Aces will make the short trip southeast to Louisville for the Jim Vargo Invitational on Friday, April 5. UE's full team will compete this week after a select handful of runners competed in the Raleigh Relays and the WashU Distance Carnival the week prior. Twenty-one teams are expected to compete on Friday including hosts Bellarmine, Berea, Butler, Campbellsville, Cedarville, Georgetown (KY), Illinois Springfield, IUPUI, Louisville, Miami (OH), Morehead State, Ohio, Pikeville, Southern Indiana, Spalding, Transylvania, Trevecca Nazarene, UIndy, Vincennes, and Wright State. 

The Aces day will begin at 11 a.m. CT on Friday with the men's hammer throw. Running events at the Jim Vargo Invitational start at noon CT and will continue until 6:15 p.m. The invitational is named for Bellarmine coach emeritus Jim Vargo who led the Knights to cross country NCAA Championship berths three times in the 2010s.

Last time out, Evansville had a small group of runners compete at both the Raleigh Relays and the WashU Distance Carnival. Freshman runner Nicole Prauchner (Neuhofen an der Ybbs, Austria) set two program records in her only events in Raleigh, running the 400-meter race in 58.97 seconds and the 800-meter race in 2:11.35. Distance runner Samuel Lea (Worchester, England) also set a program record at the WashU Distance Carnival in the 5K race with a time of 15:07.85.

Two surging Missouri Valley Conference baseball teams will square off this weekend in Nashville, Tennessee, as the University of Evansville Purple Aces will do battle with the Belmont Bruins at E.S. Rose Park in Nashville.  The series begins on Friday afternoon at 4 p.m. in a game that can be heard live in the Tri-State area on 107.1 FM-WJPS and seen live on ESPN+.

Evansville will bring a 12-16 overall record into the series after knocking off Austin Peay, 13-6, on Tuesday.  The Purple Aces have won three out of the last four games, after winning a Valley series against Southern Illinois and knocking off Austin Peay.  Graduate outfielder Mark Shallenberger continues to lead the UE offensive attack with a .388 batting average.  He enters the weekend ranked 15th nationally in on-base percentage at .549, while also ranking second in NCAA Division I baseball with 17 hit-by-pitches.  Shallenberger enters the weekend needing just two more hit-by-pitches to tie Troy Beilsmith’s UE career record of 51.

Junior outfielder Harrison Taubert and graduate third baseman Brent Widder rank second and third on the team in hitting with .330 and .322 averages respectively.  Taubert currently leads the MVC in hitting in league play with a .524 Valley average, while Widder leads the MVC with 12 doubles.  In fact, Shallenberger, Taubert, Widder and graduate catcher Brendan Hord all rank in the MVC’s top five in doubles this year.

Belmont will bring a 16-13 overall record and 4-2 MVC mark into this weekend’s series after winning its fourth-straight game on Wednesday over Lipscomb.  The Bruins swept Murray State in a three-game Valley series last weekend, led by current MVC Player of the Week Mason Landers.  Landers hit .462 and launched three home runs in the three-game sweep of Murray State.  Overall, Landers ranks second on the team in hitting at .342, while launching a team-best 11 home runs.  Senior outfielder Sam Slaughter leads Belmont in hitting overall with a .379 average on the season.

Belmont leads the all-time series over UE, 18-4, including sweeping a three-game series in Evansville last season.  Evansville played that series short-handed though, as UE played without Shallenberger, 2023 first-team all-MVC second baseman Kip Fougerousse, and 2023 honorable mention all-conference starting pitcher Nick Smith last season.

Freshman left-hander Kenton Deverman (2-1, 4.68) is expected to get the start in Friday’s series opener for UE.  He is expected to be opposed by Belmont’s Will Pryor (3-1, 4.14 ERA).

With inclement weather on the forecast in Des Moines on Sunday, the University of Evansville softball team will face Drake in a 2 p.m. doubleheader on Friday with the series finale slated for Saturday at 2 p.m.  ESPN+ will have the live coverage of all three games.

Last Time Out

- After dropping the first two games of the series against UIC, the Purple Aces rallied to take the finale in walk-off fashion, earning a 3-2 win

- Trailing 2-1 in the bottom of the 7th, Zoe Frossard and Taylor Howe both reached on walks before Jess Willsey forced a Flames error that scored Frossard to tie the game

- Alexa Davis re-entered the game for Howe and scored the winning run on a wild pitch

- Sydney Weatherford tossed another complete game on the way to her third win of the season

In a Zone

- Sydney Weatherford’s strong pitching continued against UIC as she allowed just two earned runs in 14 innings of work while picking up win #3 of 2024

- In her last six appearances, she has given up just five earned runs in 37 frames, good for an ERA of 1.02

- Her MVC earned run average is 1.37 while her season ERA is just 1.99

- Weatherford was at her best in the series against Valparaiso as she allowed one unearned run in 12 innings of work on her way to a pair of victories

Locked In

- Evansville’s top offensive performer has been Zoe Frossard, who leads the team in batting average (.344), on-base percentage (.474) and walks (21)

- Over the last 15 games, Frossard is batting .500 with 21 hits in 42 at-bats

- Her on-base tally is third in the MVC while her 21 walks is second and 19 runs is tied for 9th in the Valley

- She has started all 34 games for the Aces and has scored 16 runs in the last 15 games

Raising Her Average

- Batting .333 (14-for-42) in her last 14 games, Brooke Voss has seen her average rise from .146 to .244

- Over that time, Voss has accumulated 12 runs and six RBI

- Voss went 3-for-7 with two runs scored in the final two games of the UIC series