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Wednesday, July 31, 2024
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2024-2025 Employee Parking Permits Available Beginning August 5
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How do I register for a Parking Permit?
You can register for your Parking Permit through the UE Self-Service portal https://selfservice.evansville.edu using your UE username and password. The Parking Permits link is under “UE Forms.” Click on the menu icon (upper left hand corner) > UE Forms > Employee > Parking Permits. If you need assistance with accessing self-service, please contact OTS help desk at (812) 488-2077.
How much does a Parking Permit cost and how do I pay for it?
Employee Parking Permits are $50 for the academic year. Discounts for UE license plates are only valid if the plate is active at the time of permit registration. There are no discounts or refunds once the permit is assigned. The discounted fee for employees who have UE license plates is $25 for the academic year.
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quick and easy on-line payroll deduction of $10 installments over five pay periods
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cash/check/credit card at the cashier area in Student Financial Services, Olmsted 105.
What is the process for applying and paying for a Parking Permit?
Employees will go to the appropriate link on UE Self-Service (see instructions above) and follow the processes for registering a vehicle. Once you have registered your vehicle and enrolled for payroll deduction, stop by the cashier area in Student Financial Services and pick up your Parking Permit. That’s all there is to it!
What if I don’t want to do payroll deduction?
If you opt to pay in full at Student Financial Services, you will still need to register your vehicle on self-service. Then you will need to print out the registration confirmation sheet and take it to the cashier area in Student Financial Services. The cashier will take your payment, mark your confirmation sheet as paid, and issue your permit.
What if I am a President’s Club member or have a UE license plate - does that make a difference?
President’s Club members are asked to register their vehicles on-line simply for the purposes of being able to provide timely information in the event of an emergency (ie. Someone has damaged your vehicle and we need to notify you). President’s Club stickers will be distributed via the Office of Development upon confirmation of the donation.
Where do I pick up my Permit?
Employee Parking Permits will be distributed at Student Financial Services. We strongly encourage all employees to apply and pick up their Parking Permits Monday, August 5 thru Wednesday, August 21, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. to avoid the rush of the distribution of Student Parking Permits. |
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Submitted by Noah Alatza na122@evansville.edu |
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2024 Academic Convocation
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UE will hold their annual Academic Convocation for first-year students in Meeks Family Fieldhouse, at 8:50 a.m., on Tuesday, August 20. 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 8:15 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, where you will form a walkway as students process to Convocation. We encourage you to show your school spirit by wearing UE purple! |
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Submitted by Noah Alatza na122@evansville.edu |
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Headshots on Wednesday, August 7
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Are you a new employee in need of a headshot or just looking for an updated photo? Photographer Chris Berneking will be on campus at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 7. Headshots will be taken on the sidewalk near the southwest corner of the front oval lawn. If you would like to have yours taken, please contact Julie Beer at jb855 to be added to the list. |
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Submitted by Julie Beer / jb855@evansville.edu |
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Grand Opening of Lincoln Commons
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The campus community is invited to join a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony at the site of the new Lincoln Commons student apartment complex on Wednesday, August 7 at 11 a.m. The four-story building located on campus at the corner of Weinbach Avenue and Lincoln Avenue will house approximately 123 upperclassman students beginning in the Fall 2024 semester.
President Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz will be joined by Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry and other University and community leaders.
Tours of the new facility will be provided after the ceremony. |
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Submitted by Noah Alatza na122@evansville.edu |
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Regular Business Hours Returning
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Summer hours will officially end on Friday, August 9. Regular working hours will return Monday, August 12 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
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Submitted by Noah Alatza na122@evansville.edu |
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Harlaxton Updates with Holly Carter
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Harlaxton College welcomes all to come and hear about all the exciting happenings at the British site of the University. Holly Carter, Dean and Executive Director, will be at UE to present information on the academic, community, and growing opportunities at Harlaxton. Please come to hear all about our good news and future plans. This session is ideal for faculty, administrators and staff, as well as Harlaxton fans! We will have some great giveaways and Harlaxton swag as well!
The session is on Tuesday, August 13, at 10:30 a.m. in the Schroeder Family School of Business, room 162. |
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Submitted by Paula Heldt ph28@evansville.edu |
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Fall Conference Opening Session and Concurrent Sessions 2024
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The opening session of the University of Evansville Fall Conference is Tuesday, August 13, beginning at 1:00 p.m. in Shanklin Theatre, Hyde Hall. A Dessert Reception at 12:30 p.m. in the Toyota Lounge will kick off the session. All faculty, staff and administrators are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Fall Conference will continue Wednesday, August 14, with a session “Overview of the University’s HLC Reaffirmation of Accreditation Process.” This session will be held in Eykamp Hall, Ridgway University Center from 8:30 to 10:45 a.m. The entire campus community is strongly encouraged to attend. Coffee and refreshments will be provided. Concurrent sessions will then continue starting at 11:00 a.m. in the Schroeder School of Business Building. These informational sessions are open to the campus community.
View the schedule of Concurrent Sessions.
Please address questions to Paula Heldt at ext. 2479 or ph28@evansville.edu. |
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Submitted by Paula Heldt ph28@evansville.edu |
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Lilah Rogel Exhibit
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IT'S IN THE DETAILS, an exhibit of pen-paintings by Evansville artist Lilah Rogel, will be open in the Krannert Gallery from 5/20/24 - 8/18/2024. Please stop by the Gallery to enjoy these colorful and interesting pieces of art. |
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Submitted by Carol McCraney cm177@evansville.edu |
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Sign up for Fall 2024 Purple Patrol
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There are still slots open for Purple Patrol this fall.
Use the link below to sign up as coworkers, a department/office, or a team and get ready to pass out fun goodies to our Aces displaying purple pride!
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.
Purple Patrol Fall 2024 Sign Up! |
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Submitted by Abbie Perry ap445@evansville.edu |
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Staff/Faculty Move-in Volunteers
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As everyone knows, the students will be back in less than a month! We are looking for staff and faculty volunteers to help with parking and traffic control on Thursay, August 15th, Saturday, August 17th, and Sunday, August 18th. The shifts will be two hours long and there will be varying numbers at each Residence Hall. If you are able to help on either of these days, please sign up here! Thank you for your help! |
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Submitted by Mary Rachel Linderman ml387@evansville.edu |
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New Student Laundry Equipment is coming to UE
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As we prepare for the return of students to campus , we are excited to announce the arrival of new Speed Queen laundry washers, dryers and technology to campus residence housing. The transition will begin Tuesday, July 23, 2024 and CSC ServiceWorks will be on campus removing existing laundry equipment from Jones, Schroeder, Powell, Hale, Moore, New Hall, Weinbach Apts, FIJI, Phi Kappa Tau and Sigma Phi Epsilon. The removal process may take up to three days to complete.
Following laundry room cleanups and minor repairs, the Caldwell & Gregory installation of new laundry equipment and technology will begin Monday, August 5, and may take up to four days.
Your patience is greatly appreciated during this transition. |
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Submitted by Kim Winsett kw83@evansville.edu |
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William L. Ridgway College of Arts and Sciences Announces New Administrative Associate for Dean's Office
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The College of Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce the appointment of Stacey Beard as the new Administrative Associate to the Dean's Office. Beard will assume her role on July 29, before the retirement of long-time Administrative Associate Cheryl Emmons.
Beard brings a wealth of experience and skills to this crucial position. In her new role, she will provide essential support to the Dean's Office, facilitating the smooth operation of the College's administrative functions and supporting students, faculty, staff.
"We are thrilled to welcome Stacey to the Dean's Office," said Dr. Amanda Krause, new Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. "Her expertise and fresh perspective will be invaluable as we continue to advance our College's mission and support our academic community."
Beard's appointment comes as the College bids farewell to Cheryl Emmons, whose retirement was previously announced. The overlap in their tenures will ensure a smooth transition and continuity of operations within the Dean's Office, the Math Department, and the Academic Affairs Office.
"While we will miss Cheryl's dedicated service, we are excited about Stacey's contribution to establishing a new office dynamic and culture" Dean Krause added. "We look forward to the contributions she will make in supporting our faculty and staff in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Evansville."
About the William L. Ridgway College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Evansville: The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest and most diverse college at the University of Evansville. It provides a liberal arts foundation for all UE students and offers a wide range of majors, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and a global perspective essential for success in today's world. |
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Submitted by Noah Alatza na122@evansville.edu |
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Chartwells Catering Showcase
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We are thrilled to unveil the exciting new menu items that will be featured on Catertrax. Please remember to RSVP to secure your spot at our showcase. The deadline to RSVP is August 2nd. If you have any questions, reach out to Kasia McMullen-Koontz at kasia.mcmullen-koontz@compass-usa.com. |
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Submitted by Ka'bria Carr kc403@evansville.edu |
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Sign up for Fall 2024 Purple Patrol
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Purple Patrol is returning for Fall 2024!
Use the link below to sign up as coworkers, a department/office, or a team and get ready to pass out fun goodies to our Aces displaying purple pride!
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.
Sign up for Purple Patrol here! |
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Submitted by Abbie Perry ap445@evansville.edu |
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UE Student Media Introduces Radio Streaming Platform
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Student Media at the University of Evansville (UE) is proud to announce the launch of Fireside Aces Radio, a new digital streaming radio station that brings innovative broadcasting and engaging storytelling to the forefront of the student experience.
Fireside Aces Radio was founded in February 2024 as a platform designed to provide experiential learning opportunities in broadcasting. The streaming platform will bring an exciting array of new content, including podcasts, music, and live broadcasts, tailored to meet the evolving interests of the University community. Fireside Aces Radio is licensed through the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP.)
Listeners can easily tune in to Fireside Aces Radio by visiting fireside.evansville.edu or by activating the Fireside Aces Radio skill on Alexa. |
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Submitted by Noah Alatza na122@evansville.edu |
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Parking at Stone Family Center for Health Sciences
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A parking lot located near Locust Street at the Stone Family Center for Health Sciences will no longer be able to be utilized starting Monday, August 19. Access to this lot will be lost to make room for future development.
According to the property owner, most of the Stone Center’s spaces in this lot will be replaced with an additional allotment in the Doubletree Garage as well as additional parking in the lot across 5th Street. Please reference the attached map. |
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Submitted by Noah Alatza na122@evansville.edu |
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New Assistant Director for Student Engagement
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The Center for Student Engagement is excited to announce Rachel Roscoe as the newest team member! Rachel began her work as the Assistant Director for Student Engagement on Monday, July 8th. In this new role, Rachel will advise Greek Life and support on campus programs and traditions such as Purple Palooza and Winter on Walnut.
Join us in welcoming Rachel to Student Engagement, we know she is going to do great things for our students!
Rachel Roscoe
My name is Rachel Roscoe, and I have worked at UE for the past two years as the Youth Programs and Special Events Coordinator. In this role, I handled all external events held on campus, including but not limited to weddings, summer camps, summer intern housing, Fehn House rentals, and more. I also assisted with all UE summer camps and our after-school youth program, UE Explorers. Before working at UE, I attended DePauw University in Greencastle, IN. I was a part of the Honor Scholar Program and majored in English Literature, and I am a member of Alpha Phi (Gamma Chapter).
I am excited to begin this new position as the Assistant Director for Student Engagement. With my previous role being predominately external facing, I look forward to working with UE students, assisting with events and activities, and helping to shape the student culture and experience on UE’s campus. I hope to maintain the traditions that are already established on UE’s campus, while also working to cultivate and grow new ones. I believe that my experience with Greek Life will assist with this transition, although I am aware that there is a lot that I need to learn in order to help each of you in the best way possible! |
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Submitted by Abagail Catania ac532@evansville.edu |
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Office of Accounting & Audit Payroll Policy
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The Accounting and Audit Office is responsible for administering payroll for all UE employees. Payroll is processed on a bi-weekly basis and pay periods run from Sunday to Saturday. All hourly employees must have their hours entered into their timecard by midnight on Saturday. All supervisors must approve timecards by noon on the following Monday.
Effective immediately, the Accounting and Audit Office will adhere to and enforce policies and procedures currently in place without exception. Please note that this will include the following:
- If an employee does not enter their time by the cutoff date, as noted above, the late timesheet form will be accepted until 4:00 pm on Monday. If no time is entered and a late time sheet is not received, the employee will not be paid until a time sheet is submitted prior to the cutoff date of a future pay period. The Payroll Specialist will not be reaching out to individuals or supervisors to ask for hours.
- If a supervisor fails to approve time by the cutoff date, as noted above, payroll will be processed as the time was entered. Repeated failure of a supervisor to approve time will result in notification to the appropriate Vice President.
- As of 4:00 pm on the Monday immediately following the end of the pay period, the Accounting and Audit Office will accept no alterations or additions to the payroll calculations.
If you have questions or submissions for payroll, please email our office at payroll@evansville.edu |
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Submitted by Jenni Sauls js944@evansville.edu |
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College Mentors for Kids Needs Student Volunteers in 24-25
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College Mentors for Kids at UE is currently seeking mentors for the 2024-2025 school year. At College Mentors, we connect kids to college students through weekly on-campus activities that inspire growth, confidence, and brighter futures.
The UE chapter currently partners with Harper Elementary School on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30 pm. Please apply at College Mentors for Kids: Mentor Application (collegementors.org)
For any questions or additional information, please contact Michelle Guadarrama at mguadarrama@collegementors.org. |
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Submitted by Lisa Hale lh241@evansville.edu |
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New UE Policy Site Repository
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The University is pleased to share a new centralized document storage location for all institutional policies. The new site, located at https://policies.evansville.edu, will serve as a comprehensive repository for all university policies, making it easier for everyone to access and reference important information. Policies can be located by office, constituency, and alphabetically, simplifying the search process. Users can also utilize keyword searching to quickly find specific policies or topics.
However, for this new repository to be successful, we need your help to populate it. We are calling on representatives from every area and department on campus to upload their policies to the site.
Please note that while we strive to include all university policies on the website, some policies may be documented in the Faculty Manual or Student Handbook rather than on the site itself.
All policies must be in PDF format and must be ADA Accessible to ensure they are usable by everyone in our community. Instructions for making policies ADA-compliant and uploading them are attached to this message.
We appreciate your cooperation in this effort to centralize and streamline our university policies. If you have any questions or need assistance with uploading your policies, please don't hesitate to reach out to Help@evansville.edu.
Policy Accessibility Check
How to Upload to Policy Center |
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Submitted by Noah Alatza na122@evansville.edu |
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Professor Azarian Publishes Article
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Mohammad K. Azarian, Professor of Mathematics, and Dr. Karen Saxe, senior vice president for Government Relations at the American Mathematical Society (AMS), co-authored an article entitled, "Human Rights of Mathematicians". This article appeared in the August 2024 issue of the Notices of the AMS. |
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Submitted by Mohammad Azarian ma3@evansville.edu |
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UE President named to IBJ Media's Indiana 250 list for the second consecutive year
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University of Evansville President Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz has been named to the IBJ Media Indiana 250 list for the second year in a row. The list includes 250 of the most influential executives across the state in an array of economic sectors.
During the nomination process, IBJ Media, which includes Indianapolis Business Journal (IBJ), Inside INdiana Business, and Indiana Lawyer, sought out individuals from across the state who have the most significant impact on Indiana's economy and its people. Through an extensive assessment, the organizations determined the distinguished group known as the "Indiana 250 class" for this year.
Congratulations Prez P! |
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Submitted by Noah Alatza na122@evansville.edu |
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UE Men's Basketball Announces Non-Conference Schedule
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Looking to build on the momentum from a trip to the CBI in 2024, the University of Evansville men’s basketball team has put together a challenging non-conference slate to open the 2024-25 campaign.
“We’re really excited about our non-conference schedule for several reasons.
For off, this year our schedule is filled with quality opponents from around our region,” UE Head Men’s Basketball Coach David Ragland said. “Secondly, our non-conference schedule is as competitive of a schedule our program has seen in a very long time. Lastly, we have 7 home contest which includes our exhibition as well as our home-coming game. Our goal is to be prepare for conference play and we achieved that with the quality opponents we have lined up.”
As the excitement for the upcoming season is building, season tickets are now on sale. Multiple price points are available to fit any budget and a new “Family Pack” is set to be unveiled later this week. For more information and to purchase your seasons tickets, call Logan Belz at 812-488-2623.
An exhibition game against Tiffin will take place on October 26. This will be a special match-up for Purple Aces assistant coach D.J. Balentine as his brother – Desmond – is entering his first season as the head coach of Tiffin. Desmond was an assistant coach for the Dragons over the previous two seasons.
Regular season play gets underway on November 5 with a huge road game at North Texas. The Mean Green have been one of the top mid-major programs in the nation over the past few seasons, making the NIT in each of the last three seasons while earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament in 2021. Highlighting the recent success was a 31-7 mark in 2022-23 as the Mean Green were the NIT Champions. This will be the second meeting between the programs with the first taking place at Roberts Stadium in 1995 (58-54 UE win).
Saturday, Nov. 9 will be homecoming as the Purple Aces welcome Brescia to the Ford Center. Four days later, UE is back on the road for its 4th-ever meeting against Middle Tennessee State. The Blue Raiders won 14 games last season with their last postseason berth coming in the 2022 CBI where MTSU won 26 games. The squads last met in the 2016 Challenge in Music City, which was played in Nashville, Tenn.
On the 16th, Evansville welcomes Radford in the second meeting between the programs. UE was triumphant in a 1996 home meeting. The Highlanders won 16 games a season ago after going 21-15 the year prior on their way to a spot in the CBI. Another high-profile game is on tap when the Aces travel to Ohio State on Nov. 19. The Buckeyes went 22-14 last year and were invited to the NIT. Their last NCAA Tournament appearance came in 2022. This is the 5th meeting between UE and OSU and first since 1976.
Following a busy start to the season, UE will play its ensuing four non-conference games at the Ford Center. One Missouri Valley Conference road game is set to be played during that period. The stretch opens on the 22nd when UE faces Green Bay. Led by first-year head coach Doug Gottlieb, the Phoenix won 18 games last year. Evansville is 7-2 against the Phoenix with the last contest coming in 2019. On the 24th, the Aces play host to Campbell. The Fighting Camels picked up 14 victories in 2023-24. The teams met up in 2022 with UE earning a 72-66 victory.
Western Kentucky makes the trip to Evansville for a December 7 game. The reigning Conference USA Tournament Champions were 22-12 last seasons and are set to meet up against the Aces for the 60th time overall in the first match-up since 2009. On Dec. 12, the Aces play host to Chattanooga. The Mocs won 21 games last year but it was the Aces who were victorious last November, erasing a 20-point deficit to pick up an 85-77 overtime win in McKenzie Arena.
Two road games complete the non-conference schedule beginning on Dec. 18 when UE returns to Texas to face UT-Arlington. The Mavericks have been a solid program in recent years and posted a 20-14 mark last season. This will be the second meeting between the squads. On the 21st, the Aces head to Muncie, Ind. to take on Ball State. The Cardinals earned 15 victories a season ago. Last November, Evansville was victorious by a 74-50 margin at the Ford Center. |
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Aces Family Fan Packs announced for UE men's basketball games
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A new season ticket deal has been announced for the 2024-25 University of Evansville men’s basketball season.
The “Aces Family Fan Pack” features season tickets for just $125 for adults and $50 for youth ages 3-17. A minimum of four tickets must be purchased to receive the family pricing. At least one of those four must be an adult. Tickets for the package will be located in sections 102, 109, 113, and 120.
This package is open to new and existing season ticket holders. The Purple Aces non-conference slate is set to be one of the most exciting in recent years with home games against Western Kentucky, Chattanooga, and Green Bay.
For more information or to purchase your Family Pack, please reach out to Logan Belz at 812-488-2623. |
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Four men's golfers named Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars
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Four University of Evansville men’s golfers earned Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar recognition in an announcement by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) on Thursday.
Earning the honor for the Purple Aces were Nicholas Gushrowski, Michael Ikejiani, Daniil Romashkin, and Caleb Wassmer. For Gushrowski and Ikejiani, it marked their second time earning the recognition while Romashkin and Wassmer were first-time All-America Scholars. A total of 532 student-athlete were recognized at the Division I level.
“Having ten Academic All-Americans within our men’s and women’s programs is something that I am extremely proud of,” UE Head Golf Coach John Andrews exclaimed. “They put in the work and are deserving of the recognition.”
To be eligible for Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar nomination, an individual must be a sophomore, junior or senior both academically and athletically in NCAA Division I, II, III, and NAIA, or receiving their Associate’s Degree and in their last year of athletic eligibility in the NJCAA. In addition, they must participate in 50% of their team’s competitive rounds, have a stroke average under 76.0 in NCAA Division I, under 78.0 in NCAA Division II, under 79.0 in NCAA Division III, under 78.0 in NAIA, and under 77.0 in NJCAA, and maintain a minimum cumulative career grade-point average of 3.2. A recipient must also be of high moral character and be in good standing at their college or university.
Nicholas Gushrowski wrapped up the season with a 74.68 stroke average, second on the Aces squad. He carded a season-low 69 at the 2023 Valpo Fall Invitational on his way to a tie for 3rd place in the final standings. Gushrowski’s top finish of the spring was a tie for 18th at the TSU Big Blue Intercollegiate. The Civil Engineering major has a 3.876 GPA.
Michael Ikejiani completed the 2023-24 campaign with a 75.43 average with 12 of his 14 rounds finishing in the 70’s. Posting a 70 in the third round of the Earl Yestingsmeier Invite, Ikejiani earned his best finish of the season, tying for 13th. He is a Literature major and holds a 3.610 GPA.
Daniil Romashkin led the way for the Purple Aces with a 73.91 stroke average with 19 of his 22 rounds finishing in the 70’s. After tying for 3rd place at the Valpo Fall Invitational, he came home in 9th place at the Bubba Barnett Intercollegiate where he recorded a season-low 66 in the second round. Romashkin added two top 11 finishes in the spring. The first-time All-America Scholar holds a 3.887 GPA and is a Finance major.
Caleb Wassmer was also a first-time All-America Scholar honoree. He put forth his best season in 2023-24, finishing with a career-low 75.61 stroke average. Wassmer earned a top 15 finish at the Valpo Fall Invitational and followed that up with his top performance of the season. At “The Buddy”, he registered a season-low 64 in the second round on his way to tie for 4th place. The Health Services Administration major has a 3.354 GPA. |
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