In April, Sylvia DeVault ’85 was promoted to Senior Director of Major Gifts and has recently relocated across the street to the MGO offices at 525 Rotherwood, where the remainder of the on-campus team is situated. In her new role, Sylvia oversees the Major Gifts Team while also continuing her duties related to corporate and foundation relations. The team is committed to exceeding the FORWARD Campaign goal by securing funding for scholarships, endowed professorships, capital projects, and other programmatic support.

Michelle Conklin has been a committed member of Advancement Services since 2021 and is now serving as the new Administrative Assistant for the Major Gifts Team. Michelle is excited to broaden her understanding of fundraising and grants from a new viewpoint as she continues her studies in the Organizational Leadership program at our university.

The Rest of the MGO Team

Ayana Blair M’23 – Corporate and Foundation Relations Officer – School of Engineering Liaison – Works remote from Madison, WI

Chelsi Moore – Major Gifts Officer – College of Education & Health Science Liaison

– Works from 525 Rotherwood

Damian Thompson ’03 – Major Gifts Officer, East Coast Region – Works remote from New York City

Kelly Gates ’99 - Athletics Major Gifts Officer – Works from 525 Rotherwood and Carson Center

Rachael Burt ’96 – Major Gifts Officer, Indianapolis Region – Works remote from Carmel, IN

Tyler White ’14, M’18 – Major Gifts Officer – Ridgway College of Arts & Sciences Liaison – Works from 525 Rotherwood

Every contribution, regardless of its size, is valuable. Please follow the link below to make a difference.

“ For it is in GIVING that we RECEIVE. ”

forward.evansville.edu

Students, Staff and Faculty are all invited to participate in the Intramural Doubles Pickleball tournament that takes place this Thursday starting at 6:30pm in the Fitness Center! 
Check ins start at 6:00 play starts at 6:30 all equipment is provided but you're welcome to bring your own paddle. 

Go to imleagues.com or download the app to sign up. Depending on how many teams that sign up will determine if we play single double or round robin.  
You must be UE student faculty or staff to participate in this tournament. 
Any questions contact Drew @ah519

Stop by the library lobby between 3 and 5pm on Wednesday, September 11 to learn more about what the library can do for you. There will be lots of useful information, along with library tours, snacks, and games!

This year the office of Spiritual Formation and Development is working to create regular rhythms of worship and prayer for the entire University. These rhythms are meant to provide us each the space to recenter and come together in a purposeful and communal way. Here's a flyer for the next couple Worship and Prayer Gatherings. Hope to see you there.

The UE Community Band will begin rehearsals on Thursday, August 29, 7:00-9:00pm in Krannert 110. If you play a Woodwind, Brass, or Percussion instrument, please come join us. All are welcome. No audition is required. Meets every Thursday, with a final concert on Thursday, November 21.

For more information contact Dr. Kenneth Steinsultz (ks306@evansville.edu)

This year, the United Way Day of Caring will be held on Wednesday, September 11. UE continues our partnership with the Boy Scouts of America local council, the Buffalo Trace Council. The council is located at 3501 E Lloyd Expressway, behind the State Hospital.

Please note our we will be helping the local Boy Scout council on a different date than United Way’s scheduled Day of Caring. UE’s Day of Caring participants are encouraged to participate in the Day of Caring Kick Off Breakfast on Friday morning, September 20 at the Old National Events Plaza.

Please be aware that this day is different from UE Gives Back, a way that we can serve our campus and each other, scheduled for Friday, October 18.

Employee & Spouse Fall Health Risk Assessments will take place September 11th -13th from 7:00am -10:45am each day in Eykamp Room 251. 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/

Interested in a part-time job that works with your class schedule? Stop by to see all of the employment opportunities available to you on campus!

Hosted by the Center for Career Development or Student Financial Services

Student Job Fair

Tuesday, August 27

11:00am- 1:00pm

Ridgway University Center

New employees in need of a headshot or existing employees seeking an updated image may have theirs taken on Tuesday, August 27. Photographer Chris Berneking will be available from 9-9:15 a.m. and will be set up on the brick sidewalk near the southwest corner of the front oval lawn.

If you would like to have your headshot taken, please contact Julie Beer at jb855 to be added to the list.

Registration for the IM soccer season ends this Thursday, make sure your team is signed up by Thursday 8/29!

Thanks to the brand new turf we will be playing 10v10 soccer this year!

Go to imleagues.com or download the imleagues app to sign up.

Any questions contact Drew @ah519

The Spring 2024 Deans' List is currently on display at the library. Congratulations!

Attention all first-year, transfer, and international students! We are thrilled to have you here. Join us on August 29th from 10:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to discover everything you need to know about Dining, Esports, Counseling Services, and Student Christian Fellowship. We will be stationed outside The Eatery. Make sure to swing by our tables—you won't want to miss out!

The application to become an Admissions Ambassador is now open! If you are interested in giving campus tours to potential students, please click the link to apply. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to our VP of Retention and Recruitment, John Brown (jb900), or either of our co-presidents Benton Simpson (bs361) and Kyleigh Mayer (km540).

Apply now!

All first-year students, transfer students, new graduate students, and junior-year students will receive a link on Thursday, August 22nd for their online Title IX training, "U Got This!". "U Got This!" is a three-part interactive training that addresses Title IX, Consent, and Bystander Intervention. Students will receive an email and unique training link from CatharsisOnlineTraining@catharsisproductions.com and will have until December 20, 2024 to complete the training. Please keep an eye on your Clutter and/or Spam folders for the email and training link. If you have any questions, you can direct them to the Office of Institutional Equity at titleix@evansville.edu or cs175@evansville.edu.

The 2024 - 2025 UE Planners are HERE! Keep track of your assignments, important to-do list items, and organize your busy academic, campus, and personal life with this FREE tool. The UE Planner book also includes a student resource guide and comes built-in with important university deadlines and event dates. Begin your new chapter this year by being on top of your time!

Get your FREE planner at the Solution Station table in Ridgway University Center:

• Wednesday, August 21 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
• Friday, August 23 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
• Wednesday, August 28 from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Planners are also available in Academic Services (Olmsted 116) and the UE Library. Just ask!

Don’t miss out on this great FREE resource! Come by and ask for one.

Professor Briana Alvey, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
Professor Briana Alvey graduated in 2003 from Madisonville Community College with an AS degree in Nursing. She also earned a Master’s in Science degree in Nursing (Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult-Gerontology) from the University of Southern Indiana in 2015.

Professor Barbara Cash, Visiting Assistant Professor of Health Services Administration
Professor Cash is a University of Evansville graduate receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in 1980 in Social Work. She earned her Master of Health Administration degree in 2008 from University of Southern Indiana.

Professor Max Flowers, Clinical Assistant Professor of Graduate Research Librarian
Professor Flowers earned a BFA in Printmaking from Savannah College of Art & Design in 2016 and has almost completed an MLIS degree from San Jose State University.

Professor Carol Hester, Clinical Assistant Professor of First Year Seminar
Professor Hester earned BS and MA degrees in Organizational Communication (1994) and TESOL (2001) from Murray State University.

Professor Jerad Kosek, Assistant Professor School of Health Sciences
Professor Kosek obtained a BA degree in Exercise Science in 2019 from SUNY Brockport. From Auburn University, he earned an MS degree in Kinesiology in 2020 and a PhD degree in Kinesiology in 2024.

Professor Nicolette Leach, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
Professor Leach earned a Bachelors of Science in Public Health in 2017 and her Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees in 2019 from the University of Evansville. She is a certified Physical Therapist, Pediatric Certified Specialist, and is certified in Bridge Building Techniques.

Dr. John MacDonald, Visiting Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering
Dr. MacDonald graduated from Harvey Mudd College in 1985 with a B.S. in General Engineering degree. From the Illinois Institute of Technology, he received his M.S. (1990) and PhD. (2008) degrees in Electrical Engineering.

Professor Meagan McKain, Nursing Simulation and Lab Coordinator
Professor McKain earned her BS in Psychology in 2010 from the University of Evansville. In 2013, she received a BS degree in Nursing from the University of Southern Indiana. Her MS degree in Nursing Education was obtained from Western Governors University in 2023.

Professor Rebekah McKay, Assistant Professor of Archaeology
Professor McKay doubled majored with Bachelor of Art degrees in Art History and Classical Studies from the University of Puget Sound in 2010. From the University of Exeter, she received her MA degree in 2012 Archaeology with honors. Her PhD in Classical Archaeology was earned in 2024 from the University of California, Berkeley.

Dr. Toufiq Nazrul, Professor of Accounting
Dr. Nazrul earned a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting & Computer Information Systems in 2019 from Augustana University. In 2020 from the School of Accountancy, Daniels College of Business, he earned a Master of Accountancy degree. His PhD was earned from Woody L. Hunt College of Business in May 2024.

Dr. Logan Pant, Assistant Professor of Marketing
Dr. Pant received a BBA in Marketing from the University of Toledo in 2018. His MBA degree (Summa Cum Laude) came from the University of Louisville in 2021. He earned his PhD in Marketing from in 2024 from the University of North Texas.

Dr. William Phillips, Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychology and Director of the UE Mental Health and Wellness Clinic and Emily M. Young Assessment Center
Dr. Phillips received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hendrix College in 2012. From Ball State University, he earned a Master of Arts degree in 2015 and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in 2020.

Professor Taylor Rokicki, Clinical Assistant Professor of First Year Seminar
Professor Rokicki graduated in 2004 with an Associate of Arts degree from Santa Monica College. From Humboldt State University, she received a BA degree in English Literature in 2006. Her MA degree from the University of Liverpool was awarded in 2011.

Dr. Ying Ying Seah, Assistant Professor of Computer Science
All from Purdue University, Dr. Seah received her B.S. degree in Computer Information Technology with a concentration in Information Systems in 2015, her M.S. degree in Computer Information Technology in 2017, and a PhD in Technology in 2021.

Professor Kacie Seibert, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
Professor Seibert earned an Associate of Science degree in Nursing in 2010 and a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Vincennes University. From Western Governors University, she received a Master of Science degree in Nursing Education in 2018.

Dr. Desiree Seponski, Assistant Professor of Psychology & Behavioral Sciences
Dr. Seponski earned her 2004 Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Self-Designed Women’s Studies with a minor of Mathematics. From the University of Georgia, she received a Master of Science (2007) and a Doctorate of Philosophy (2011) in Child and Family Development, Marriage and Family Therapy Emphasis.

Dr. Brian St. John, Visiting Assistant Professor of Music
Dr. St. John earned his Bachelor of Music- Viola Performance in 1991 and his Master of Music- Orchestral Conducting in 1993, both from the University of Missouri- Kansas City, Conservatory of Music. His Doctor of Musical Arts- Orchestral Conducting was received in 2010 from Arizona State University.

Dr. Alex Taylor, Assistant Professor of Economics
Dr. Taylor obtained his BA degree in Economics (cum laude) with a minor in Mathematics in 2019 from Hillsdale College. From George Mason University, he earned his MA (2021) and PhD (2024) degrees both in Economics.

Professor Jared Turney, Assistant Professor/Lilly Grant Coordinator
Professor Turney earned from the University of Southern Indiana his Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education in 2007 and his Masters of Science in Educational Administration in 2013.

Dr. Hector Will, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering
Dr. Will graduated from Honduran University of Technology with a Bachelor of Science degree in 2009 in Electronics Engineering. His Master’s in Business Technology & Management degree was from Central American University of Technology in 2015. He earned his PhD in Physics from Purdue University in 2022.

Professor Breaha Wininger, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
Professor Wininger is a 2005 University of Evansville graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. From Indiana University School of Nursing, she earned a Master of Science in Nursing: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in 2011.

Professor Chantal Wood, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
Professor Wood graduated from the University of Southern Indiana in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry degree and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2011. From Western Governors University, she earned a Master of Science in Nursing Education degree.

Dr. Toby Zucker, Associate Professor of Nursing and ABSN Program Director
Dr. Zucker received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2004) and his Master of Science in Nursing-Gerontological Clinical Nurse (2009) from Dominican University of California. From the University of San Francisco, he earned his Doctor of Education degree in Learning and Instruction in 2013.

Early this year, Dr. Kimberling was invited to contribute the first article in a new journal. The name of the new journal is simply Geometry. At the time of invitation, Dr. Kimberling was researching certain recently discovered geometric transformations, which he and his colleague, Peter J. C. Moses, subsequently studied in depth. The result was published in July and is indeed the first article in the first volume of Geometry. You can view the article, entitled "Unary Operations on Barycentric Coordinates in the Plane of a Triangle": First Article. The publisher, MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute), is the world's largest publisher of online academic journals—more than 433 journals covering a remarkable range of subjects. The interesting history of this rapidly growing Swiss-based publisher can be accessed here: History, 1995-2024.

Each year, the University of Evansville holds a Purple Tam Ceremony, which is a significant moment during Academic Convocation. Purple tams are awarded to members of the faculty who have achieved the rank of full professor, which indicates their service to UE. The awarding of a purple tam is symbolic of UE's gratitude to these professors and their contributions to this institution. The purple velvet tams, which are seen at every official academic event, provide a visible sign of achievement.

Purple Tams were presented at Academic Convocation on Tuesday, August 20.

Andy Lampkins, Interim Dean of the College of Education and Health Sciences and Chair of the Department of Physician Assistant Science

Dr. Lampkins originally joined the faculty at the University of Evansville in 2013 as the G. Richard and Rita ’59 Eykamp Endowed Chair in Chemistry and has been a licensed pharmacist for twenty-two years. Prior to coming to UE, he was the John R. Sampey, Jr. Research Professor at Samford University, where he taught in both the McWhorter School of Pharmacy and the Howard College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Lampkins’ research uses chemistry as a tool to solve problems in medicine and spans drug design/discovery, synthesis of bioactive natural products, and new reaction development. Specific research foci include the discovery of new drugs to combat Alzheimer’s disease and the development of “smart” therapeutics that can target, treat, and detect cancer simultaneously. Dr. Lampkins received his Pharm.D. from Butler University, his PhD in organic chemistry from the University of Florida, and he completed a Walther Cancer Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Notre Dame.

Payal Patel-Dovlatabadi, School of Health Sciences

Dr. Patel-Dovlatabadi, or Dr. PD as her students call her, has been at UE for thirteen years and is the director of the undergraduate and graduate programs in Public Health. She has a passion for public health and teaching the multidisciplinary aspects of the field and has seen much growth with the program. Dr. PD also serves as the Public Health expert for local media and has appeared on over 150 televised interviews regarding various public health issues, most recently being the COVID pandemic. She has served on numerous committees including the Faculty Senate, General Education Committee, Faculty Professional Affairs Committee, IRB Committee, and the Public Health Taskforce to name a few. With the Public Health Taskforce (formerly called the COVID-19 Taskforce), Dr. PD played an instrumental role in the development of campus-wide policies. She was also chosen as one of five public health experts in Indiana to write reviews of the literature during the pandemic for WISE Indiana to assist medical professionals and policymakers with decision-making related to COVID-19. She has received numerous accolades including the Dean's Teaching Award, Global Scholar Award, Berger Award for Service, President's Distinguished Service Award, and Evansville Rotary Club's 20 Under 40 Award.

The Department of Communications congratulates Tommy Housman, Instructor of Communications, who was interviewed for an article in Inside Indiana Business journal. Read the article: "Q&A with University of Evansville's Tommy Housman on Fireside Aces Radio launch". Inside Indiana Business: From Evansville to Fort Wayne and everywhere in between, discover the best of business with Inside INdiana Business. With a portfolio of television, radio, digital and on-demand business news products, Inside INdiana Business is your source for all things business in the Hoosier state.

The University of Evansville women’s soccer team couldn’t overcome an early second-half deficit in a 4-1 loss to the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.

The Purple Aces found the back of the net for the first time in the young 2024 season on Sunday night. Redshirt freshman forward Paige Radel (Metamora, Ohio / Evergreen HS) netted her first collegiate goal in the 68th minute with some help from senior forward Hailey Autenrieb (Cincinnati / Seaton HS).

But one goal wasn’t enough for UE to keep up with a second-half offensive onslaught form the Hilltoppers. It was a quiet first half as only three shots found their way on goal from either side. Sophomore goalkeeper Elke Travis (Henderson, Nev. / Faith Lutheran HS) stopped both attempts from WKU in the first 45 minutes as it was a nil-nil game going into the second half.

It was a quick start in the second half for Evansville as sophomore midfielder Ashlyn Koutsos (Cumming, Ga. / West Forsyth HS) launched a shot to the left corner. But the Aces found themselves down early as the Hilltoppers scored two goals in under three minutes shortly after. UE cut into Western Kentucky’s lead in the 68th minute as Radel found the bottom right corner of the net off a long cross from Autenrieb.

The lone goal wouldn’t be enough for Evansville to come back from the one-goal deficit. Despite a quality chance in the 80th minute for forward Amy Velazquez (Avon, Ind. / Avon HS) the Aces didn’t find the back of the net again. But the Hilltoppers continued to pour on the pressure, resulting in two more goals in the 81st and 89th minutes, handing UE a 4-1 loss.

Evansville returns home this upcoming week for a matchup with the Lindenwood Lions. It will be the Aces first program game against the Lions on Thursday, August 29th. Kickoff for Thursday’s match is set for 6 p.m. from Arad McCutchan Stadium.

An early lead helped the University of Evansville men’s soccer team cruise to a 3-0 win over the Memphis Tigers on Sunday evening.

Senior forward Nacho Diaz Barragan (Almeria, Spain) added goals two and three of the year in the second half to help the Purple Aces to their second win in as many games. Junior defender Nacho Diaz Caneja (Coruña, Spain / Oregon State) also put up a goal for UE in Sunday’s 3-0 victory over the Tigers, helping Evansville to an early lead with a goal in the seventh minute. Freshman goalkeeper Michal Mroz (Elk Grove, Ill. / Elk Grove HS) picked up the first clean sheet of his career, making six stops in the win.

The Aces got off to a hot start as senior midfielder Jose Vivas (Teruel, Spain) took the first shot of the game in less than 30 seconds. And UE kept the pressure going as Diaz Caneja found the back of the net in the seventh minute. Through traffic, Vivas poked out a cross to Diaz Caneja in front of the net that Diaz Caneja buried into the left side of the goal.

While Evansville wouldn’t find the back of the net again in the first half, the team did take the lead in shots five attempts to the Tigers two. It was a slower start to the second half for both teams after some fireworks near the end of the first half resulted in a yellow card for players on both sides. But it wasn’t long until the Aces found their offense again in the 62nd minute.

Diaz Barragan found his way around the Tigers goalkeeper after an initial blocked shot. The second attempt went into the top left corner of the net for his first unassisted goal of the season. Just 11 minutes later Diaz Barragan scored his third goal of the season for his first brace of the year.

 In the 73rd minute of the game, fifth-year forward Kai Phillip took a free kick from the right line of the penalty area that found Diaz Barragan just past the penalty arc. Diaz Barragan then buried the cross with his right foot into the bottom right corner of the net.  In the final 17 minutes of the game, Mroz faced nine shots with three saves to keep it a shutout for UE.

Evansville is currently off to its best start since the 2017 season when the Aces began the year with four straight wins. UE will try to add win number three in a week against Southern Indiana on Sunday, September 1st. Along with hosting the Mayor’s Cup, Evansville will celebrate the program’s 50th season next weekend. Kickoff for Sunday’s match is set for 7 p.m.

Construction is complete on a $1.2 million intramural field renovation on the University of Evansville campus.  In a collaboration between campus and Purple Aces athletics, the project is highlighted by a full turf field on the north side of campus.

This is the latest in a number of projects that have been completed on the UE campus.  The new field is already being utilized by the Aces soccer programs and is set to be used by intramural squads moving forward.  It also provides an open recreational campus area for the general student population.

“With the completion of new turf field, we are continuing to enhance the experience of each student at the University of Evansville,” Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students Dr. Rachel S. Carpenter exclaimed.  “It is special to partner with athletics in a way that has a positive impact on the wellness of the entire university!”

In total, the turf measures at 308’ x 282’ with the lined playing field being 292’ x 225’.  The facility is the first outdoor on-campus turf field that will be open to campus.  It will be available for use on a year-round basis. Funding for the field was completely covered through the sale of UE’s property on Division Street to Wesselman Woods in June of 2023.

“One of the most important goals within our athletics department is to enhance the relationships we have with the campus community.  It is exciting to be able to collaborate on a project like this, which positively benefits every member of our campus community,” UE Athletics Director Dr. Ziggy Siegfried stated.  “Our soccer programs have already been able to utilize the field for practice and we look forward to the entire campus utilizing its benefits.”

UE women's soccer will have its first road test of the season tomorrow night. The Aces travel to Western Kentucky and hope to get their first win against the Hilltoppers in almost 20 years. The two teams renewed their non-conference series after a five-year break last season. UE did pick up its first result against WKU since 2013 in 2023 after a nil-nil draw at Arad McCutchan Stadium. 

The Hilltoppers come into Sunday's match with an even 1-1-0 record. WKU bounced back from a season-opening loss to Austin Peay with a 4-0 win against Division II Union (Tenn.). The Hilltoppers were picked to finish third in the preseason Conference USA coach's poll. WKU finished third in Conference USA last season with a 4-2-2 record in conference play while being 6-5-7 overall. 

Evansville began the 2024 season almost a week and a half ago in a tight 0-0 match against Lipscomb at Arad McCutchan Stadium. After losing to the Bison 3-0 in 2023, the scoreless draw on Thursday, August 15th showed the team's improvement from the prior season. 

The Aces are one of only 37 teams that have not allowed a goal after the first full week of the 2024 season. In the MVC, UE is one of only two teams that hasn't allowed a goal with Indiana State.
Evansville is in the Top 10 in NCAA Division I in fewest fouls committed at 5.00 fouls per match.  The Aces only had five whistles against them in their first 90 minutes of action. 

Fifth-year goalkeeper Myia Danek (Laingsburg, Mich.) made four saves for UE in her first match of her final season. In particular, Danek made a high diving save in the 86th minute to help Evansville to a shutout. It was Danek's seventh clean sheet of her career.

Are you ready to showcase your skills and join our Esports program? Whether you’re an experienced player or new to the game, we invite all interested athletes to come and show us what you’ve got. Act fast or you may not get the opportunity to tryout for our amazing teams.

Tryout Dates

• August 29: Call of Duty, Counter Strike 2, Rocket League
• August 30: Overwatch 2, Valorant, Fortnite, Super Smash Bros Ultimate

Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Location: Aces Esports Center, 1700 East Walnut Street, Evansville, Indiana 47714.

What to Bring:

• Your game account info, Discord, and gaming gear (Controller, Mouse, Keyboard, Headset).
• Water, snacks, and comfy clothes.

Action Required:

• Register ASAP: Fill out our form here: forms.office.com/r/fKbhJmiD6C
• Eligibility: Must have a 2.0 GPA.

Don’t miss your chance to join an amazing team and make your mark in esports. If you have any questions, email us at esports@evansville.edu.

Aces Esports Program