The September 2024 meetings of the University of Evansville Board of Trustees will be held on campus Friday, September 13, and Saturday, September 14, 2024. Parking in front of Olmsted Administration Hall and the Schroeder Family School of Business Administration will be reserved for University Trustees. Employee parking on the front oval will be limited on both days.

Anyone interested in learning more about being part of Aces Pep Band is invited to attend an informational meeting on Monday, September 9 in Krannert Fine Art, room 110 at 4:00pm.

All are welcome and encourarged to attend. Refreshments will be served.

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

Get ready to start the semester with a BANG at our lively Pep Rally on September 12th! Join us at The Eatery for great food, a fun photo booth, and exciting minute-to-win-it games. Prices include Ace Bucks, headphones, speakers, and more! Don't miss out on the fun! Follow us on Instagram for more info @FoodatUE

UE’s environmental, health and safety manager would like to let the UE Community know about the 2024 Tox Away Day planned for Saturday, September 7. The event is from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the Civic Center parking lot (Ninth and Walnut). This program is for Vanderburgh County households only. Help dispose of hazardous materials properly, so they don’t end up entering local streams and rivers.

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

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

For a complete list, and for items not accepted, see the Vanderburgh County website: https://www.evansvillegov.org/city/department/index.php?structureid=115

Constitution Day is September 17.  This day commemorates September 17, 1787, the last day of the Constitutional Convention when the consitution was signed.

This year, UE will celebrate Consitution Day by having a three-judge panel of the Indiana State Appeals Court hear a case at UE.  This program is referred to as "traveling oral arguments" or "Appeals on Wheels".

Judges and attorneys for the appellant and the state will present and hear oral arguments on a case pending before the court.

The entire UE campus community is invited to attend this special event.

The case begins at 10:30 a.m. in Eykamp Hall, Ridgway University of Center.

This event is sponsored by the Political Science Program and the Legal Studies Program.

The Honors Program invites you to a campus presentation by climate change expert and bestselling author, Jeff Goodell, on Monday, November 4 at 6:00pm in Eykamp Hall.

Mr. Goodell is the author of several books about climate change, including this year’s common read choice for the Honors Program freshmen, The Heat Will Kill You First: Life and Death on a Scorched Planet.

We hope you will save the date and join us for this fascinating presentation. Copies of The Heat Will Kill You First are on reserve at the library if you would like to read the book in advance.

This training aims to create a supportive and inclusive environment for all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. By participating, you will gain valuable insights and tools to become an effective ally and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.

There are two (2) training sessions: Lunch and Learn-Bring Your Own Lunch-September 16, 2024, at 11:30am-1:00pm location Eykamp Hall Room 255.

Second Training Session-September 23, 2024, at 1:00pm-2:00pm location UE Library.

Click this link to sign up on UEngage https://uengage.evansville.edu/event/10276610

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.

The YARD TIMES exhibit, featuring artist Amanda Smith, will open on September 3 through October 19, 2024.

The UE Friends of Art cordially invites you to a reception on Friday, September 13 at 6:30 pm in the Melvin Peterson Gallery.  Please plan to attend and bring a friend!

Paintings by artist Eric Utterback will be featured in the exhibit DISTORTED REALITIES from August 26 - October 13, 2024 in the Krannert Gallery.

You are cordially invited to the artists reception in the Krannert Gallery on Thursday, September 5 at 6:30 pm.

This exhibit is supported by the Efroymson Family Fund and the UE Department of Art.

If you are interested in offering a ChangeLab for Spring 2025 or beyond, you can submit your idea on a form or schedule a meeting to discuss your idea with Andrew Carter in the Center for Innovation & Change!

ChangeLab topics can include anything that helps make a difference in the world - we facilitate courses on housing and food insecurity, equity and inclusion, the University Archives, community work related to history and journalism, and many, many more.

If you have an idea, complete this form.

If you'd like to schedule a meeting with Andrew, find a time that works for you!

On a first-come-first-served basis, Facilities Management has 8' rectangular tables, white folding chairs, and extra trashcans for University use. We do not have round tables available for use outside of Ridgway Center (these are exclusively for that area). Requested items will be dropped off and picked up. Set-up is only provided when specifically requested with details for the arrangement.

Please complete the following to ensure your campus event setup occurs as desired.

1. Submit a work order request. In the Work Requested box, include ATTENTION MOVERS; the date, time, and location for drop off; number of 8’ rectangular tables, chairs, and trashcans; time of the event; pick-up date and time; and contact person’s name and phone number.
2. Moving Services requires at least 10 working days of advanced notification so we can schedule accordingly. If the request is submitted less than 10 working days, it is less likely we will be able to provide you with items needed.
3. Location, capacity, sprinklers/irrigation, and electrical needs should be considered in scheduling an event.
4. Reserve space in Resource Scheduler.

Please note, if you desire a different length or shape of folding table, arrangements will need to be made with an outside rental company.  Facilities Management can make these arrangements on your behalf.  Please allow for a longer lead time.  Once notified of your request, we will contact a rental a company to obtain a quote.  The rental order will not be placed until you approve the amount and provide an account number for the charge.

Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

Mike Averett

Assistant Vice President of Facilities and Operations

This fall, the Peters-Margedant House will be open a Saturday each month to the public! Tour guides will be available to answer questiosn and to give shortened, impromtu tours. We will be open from 10 am to 12 pm on each of the following dates:

September 7

October 5

November 2

December 7

Please join us to learn more about why the house is important and how you can help spread the word about it's historical significance.

Questions, please email Emily Wilderman, Curator, ew261.

Tutoring is now available for the Fall semester. The tutoring schedule can be found on our Advising page under the Academic Peer Tutoring tab.

Peer tutoring is a free service managed by Academic Services that is open to all current UE students. Each session is run by peer tutors who are familiar with the course material, having gone through it all themselves before. This is a great resource fo1r if you have questions, want to refresh yourself on information, or even if you need a space that will help you focus on studying and other work.

If you have any questions regarding peer tutoring, please contact Laci Rowe at lr152@evansville.edu / 812-488-5170 or by stopping into Academic Services in Olmsted 116.

Welcome Back Aces!

Stop by to enjoy assorted desserts and visit with each other as we kick off the new year!

Tuesday, September 10th

1:00pm-3:00pm

Class of '59 Gallery, 2nd floor Ridgway

On Episode 25 of the Aces on the Air podcast, the Voice of the Aces, Jevin Redman talks with University of Evansville President, Christopher Pietruszkiewicz. He is entering his 7th year as UE's President. The two talk about the accomplishments of his first 6 years, what exciting things are happening on campus right now, his relationship with Purple Aces Athletics, and the importance of athletics for a university. They also reflect on President Pietruszkiewicz's professional career as an Attorney, Professor, President, and High School/College Basketball Referee.

Listen by clicking here.

SAA Book Club will meet Wednesday Sept 25th at noon in the Phillips Lounge/International Alcove on the second floor of Ridgway. They will be discussing the book The Women by Kristin Hannah and playing Book Club Bingo for prizes. Partipants are encouraged to bring their lunch if they desire, and bring titles of books they would like to read for the remainder of the year. Please R.S.V.P to Kathy Taylor by email (ks6) or by phone (ext 3801) to reserve your Bingo card.

Drop by our table located just outside The Eatery and enjoy a delicious sample of our Peach Passion Fruit Iced Tea. It's the newest offering on our catering menu and is the ideal way to enhance any event. Don't miss out – include this refreshing beverage at your next gathering!

* Available while supplies last.

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

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Follow the UE Center for Career Development!

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

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!

UE Mathematics Assistant Professor Omid Khormali and his collaborators published an article entitled "A topological approach for capturing high-order interactions in graph data with applications to anomaly detection in time-varying cryptocurrency transaction graphs" in the Journal of Foundations of Data Science (FoDS).

View the article.

We are thrilled to announce that Harlaxton College was recently represented at the Study Abroad Fair at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa! As one of our newer partners, Drake University has already made a significant impact since joining us in 2023, sending 8 students and 2 faculty members to participate in our immersive fall semester program.

This visit also marked the exciting start of our fall recruitment season for the entire study abroad community—Drake was the first stop of many! We were excited to connect with students and share what makes the Harlaxton experience so unique. With our growing partnership and continued recruitment efforts, we’re confident that even more Bulldogs will be inspired to pursue the extraordinary with us in the future.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The University of Evansville women’s soccer team’s scoreless streak continues following a 5-0 loss to the Indiana Hoosiers.

Indiana set the tone early with two goals in the fifth and eighth minute of the match on Thursday night. Hoosier midfielder Britt Elle had a brace in the first half with the goal in the eighth minute and found the back of the net again in the 27th minute. Shortly before Elle’s second goal, sophomore midfielder Ella Hamner (Evansville, Ind. / Memorial HS) had the Aces first shot of the night in the 28th minute. But UE’s defense struggled to keep up with the red-hot Hoosiers, surrendering 16 shots in the first half.

The fast offensive pace didn’t slow in the second half as Indiana scored its fourth goal in the 57th minute. Evansville’s offense began to break through in the final 17 minutes of the game as sophomore defender Kathryn Tyler (Dallas / Liberty Christian HS) had her first shot on goal of the season in the 73rd minute. Freshman forward Taylor Wehrer (Las Vegas / Desert Oasis HS) had the Aces second shot on goal of the night three minutes later. Sophomore forward A’Liyah Warrick (Mableton, Ga. / Campbell HS) had the final shot of the match for UE in the 86th minute. But a fifth and final goal from the Hoosiers in the 75th minute handed Evansville its third loss of the season.

Fifth-year goalkeeper Myia Danek (Laingsburg, Mich. / Laingsburg HS) came a save short of matching her career-high in saves with 11 through 74 minutes in goal. While sophomore goalkeeper Elke Travis (Henderson, Nev. / Faith Lutheran HS) recorded two saves to finish out the final 16 minutes of the match.

The Aces return home for Senior Day against UT Martin on Thursday, September 12th. It will be UE’s final non-conference game of the season before MVC play begins next weekend. Thursday’s game will be broadcast on ESPN+ with kickoff set for 1 p.m.

The Purple Aces continued their perfect start to the season on Wednesday night with a 1-0 win over Eastern Illinois. UE took 29 shots throughout the match but only found the back of the net once, as EIU's goalkeeper kept the Panthers in the game. But Evansville kept the ball far away from its own goal for its fourth straight victory. The 29 shots that the Aces took on Wednesday night against Eastern Illinois was the most by a UE men's soccer team since the 2017 season. In 2017 Evansville set a program record for shots against Anderson with 46 in 90 minutes.

Lindenwood comes into Friday's match still searching for its first win of the season. The Lions return home after having their first road loss to Wright State. Lindenwood surrendered four unanswered goals after scoring the first goal of the match in the 4-1 loss. The Lions are led by two different players, senior midfielder Josh Francombe and freshman defender Anel Kafedzic with a goal apiece. 

UE now becomes one of only 17 teams across Division I with a 100% win-loss-tied percentage. Evansville is also alone atop the Missouri Valley Conference standings as the only team with four wins on the year. The Aces also lead the MVC in save percentage (85.7%), shots per game (16), shots on goal per game (7.5), and team goals against average (0.5). UE is now Top 10 in the nation in goal differential coming in at number 10.

With his second clean sheet of the season, freshman goalkeeper Michal Mroz (Elk Grove, Ill. / Elk Grove HS) now leads the Missouri Valley Conference in shutouts. Mroz also leads the conference in goalkeeper minutes played with 360 minutes so far. Along with leading two categories, Mroz is second in the conference in several statistical categories including goals against average (0.500) and save percentage (85.7%).

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Following the season-opening Puerto Rico Clasico, the University of Evansville volleyball team opens its home slate this weekend with the Dunn Hospitality Tournament.  UE will face Chicago State, Samford, and Miami Ohio.  All three matches will be carried on ESPN+.

Opening Weekend

- Evansville opened the season at the Puerto Rico Clasico in a homecoming for multiple players and coaches within the UE program

- After dropping a 3-0 match to Akron, the Purple Aces regrouped to defeat the University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras by a 3-1 final

- In the finale, UE dropped a 3-0 decision to Providence; the Aces held a 24-20 lead in the opening frame before the Friars rallied

Big Start

- Giulia Cardona registered 30 kills in the win over UPR-Rio Piedras and completed the first weekend of action with 5.00 kills/set

- Her average ranks second in the MVC

- Cardona’s defense was strong in the Puerto Rico Clasico as her 3.20 digs/frame led the way for UE

- Cardona picked up right where she left off from last season where she led the nation in kills (5.34/set) and points (6.14/set)

- The 2023 MVC Player of the Year was the first All-American in program history, earning AVCA All-American Honorable Mention honors

- She was the AVCA Division I National Player of the Week on Oct. 17, 2023 and garnered four MVC Player of the Week honors in her junior campaign

- With 593 kills in 2023, Cardona reset her single-season program record

Homecoming

- Melanie Feliciano enjoyed a solid start to the season in a return home for the Puerto Rico Clasico

- In three matches, Feliciano averaged 3.00 kills and 2.90 digs per set, both second on the team

- After recording 11 kills against Akron, Feliciano posted 12 in the win over UPR-Rio Piedras

- Last season, she was second for UE and 5th in the MVC with 3.64 kills per set while ranking 28th in the league with her average of 2.42 digs

- She wrapped up the 2023 season on a high note, setting her season mark of 31 kills in the win at Indiana State

Strong Opener

- Angelica Maltes Gonzalez set career highs in kills (13) and attempts (27) in the season opener versus Akron

- The performance eclipsed her previous high of seven kills and 23 attempts from last season against Southern Illinois

- Gonzalez added five kills in the final two matches of the weekend and holds an average of 2.56 per set

- She added 11 digs, four block assists and two aces in the trip to Puerto Rico

Scouting the Opposition

- Chicago State marks UE’s first opponent of the weekend and sit at 0-2 with losses at Bowling Green and Cincinnati in their first weekend of play

- Patrycja Lagida holds the team lead with 3.00 kills per game

- Samford heads to Evansville with a 2-0 mark including a 5-set win over Mississippi State last Friday

- The Bulldogs, who were picked second in the Southern Conference Preseason Poll, are led by Kaleigh Meritt’s 4.00 kills per set

- On Saturday, the Aces complete the tournament versus Miami Ohio

- The RedHawks are 3-0 with wins over Lamar, Gardner-Webb and Norfolk State

- Raegan Lantz paces MU with her average of 3.57 kills

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Three players matched their career-highs in shots during a match as the University of Evansville men’s soccer team peppered Eastern Illinois in a 1-0 victory.

The Purple Aces brought the offensive firepower on Wednesday night, recording 29 shots with 11 ending up on goal. UE was only able to capitalize on one shot as fifth-year forward Kai Phillip (Diego Martin, Trinidad and Tobago) scored his first goal of the season. Graduate forward Sami Owusu (Denver, Colo. / Dayton) recorded his second assist on the season while redshirt sophomore midfielder Brayden Doll (Noblesville, Ind. / Noblesville HS) recorded his first career assist as an Ace with a deflection to Phillip.

“Any time you win it feels good,” said Head Coach Robbe Tarver following the match. “It’s the exact same amount of wins as last season, so it's nice to do that in the first four games. You always want to win, but would we expect to be 4-0 after the first four games? I don’t know because things happen.

“Happy to be 4-0. Happy to get the win at home. Happy to grind out a result against a feisty EIU team that caused us some problems. Just glad that we’re 4-0.”

After Eastern Illinois recorded the first shot on goal of the game, Evansville didn’t allow another chance for the Panthers through 88 minutes. The Aces quickly dominated the game, throwing six shots at EIU’s goalkeeper Kyce Toutanji in the first 22 minutes. But UE wasn’t able to find the back of the net in the first half despite close chances from Owusu and senior forward Nacho Diaz Barragan (Almeria, Spain.)

It didn’t take long in the second half though for Evansville to grab the lead. Only four minutes into the second 45, in the goal box Owusu kicked the ball to the side past Toutanji. Owusu’s kick then deflected off of Doll at the top right corner of the goal box to Phillip who launched the ball with his right foot into the left side of the net for the only goal of the match.

The Aces had multiple close chances in the final 25 minutes as Diaz Barragan, senior midfielder Jose Vivas (Teruel, Spain), and redshirt freshman midfielder Jacopo Fedrizzi (Guilia, Italy) registered four shots within two minutes of each other. In the final 10 minutes alone, UE took seven shots with two landing on goal. In total Evansville had 29 shots on Wednesday night, the team’s most since a program-high 46 shots against Anderson in 2017.

Phillip, Diaz Barragan, and Vivas matched their career-highs for shots in a game with six each to lead the Aces. Vivas put four of his six shots on goal for a 66.7% shot accuracy through 49 minutes of action. Freshman goalkeeper Michal Mroz (Elk Grove, Ill. / Elk Grove HS) recorded his second shutout of his young career making one save while seeing six other shots go wide of the net.

UE continues its busy week of action with a road game on Friday. It will be the first of two away matches for Evansville as they travel to another OVC school, Lindenwood. Kick-off for The Aces matchup with the Lions is set for 7 p.m. on September 6th.