The UE University Choir, Symphony Orchestra, and Wind Ensemble will be presenting an "Ensemble Showcase" in Wheeler Concert Hall on Tuesday October 1 at 7:30 pm. Come hear a sneak preview of our talented ensembles' fall repertoire.

The wellness team with the UE Health Center will be onsite in Eykamp Hall 253 next week to provide flu shots! These events are for insured employees and their covered dependents, non-insured employees and students.

Onsite Flu Shot Event Dates:

• Monday, September 30th: 7:30am - 9:30am
• Tuesday, October 1st: 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Please note the cost for non-insured employees and students is $22.00.

• Non-insured employees should make this payment at the flu shot event. CASH or CHECK only!
• Students should make their payment to the Student Health Center. CARD only, NO cash!

The University of Evansville’s Department of History, Politics, and Social Change is proud to welcome Dr John C McManus for the 22^nd annual Thomas C. Fiddick Memorial Lecture. His lecture will discuss the role of the US Army in the Pacific during World War II and will be in Eykamp Hall in the Ridgway University Center at UE on Friday October 4 at 7pm. The event is free and open to the public, and all faculty, staff, and students are warmly invited.

John C. McManus is Curators’ Distinguished Professor of U.S. military history at the Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T). As one of the nation’s leading military historians, and the prize-winning author of fifteen well received books on the topic, he is in frequent demand as a speaker and expert commentator. His most recent project has been a major three volume history of the U.S. Army in the Pacific/Asia theater during World War II which culminated with the 2023 publication of To the End of the Earth: The US Army and the Downfall of Japan, 1945.

 “Professor McManus is one of the world’s leading historians of World War II and it is an enormous privilege to bring him to the University of Evansville to deliver the 2024 Fiddick Lecture and interact with students in class,” said Dr James MacLeod, UE professor of history and director of the Fiddick Memorial Lecture Series. Dr MacLeod also said, “Given the fact that the lecture will mark 80 years since some of the key battles of the Pacific War, and Tom Fiddick’s lifelong interest in the War, this lecture topic is particularly appropriate.”

On behalf of Ace CARE, we would like to invite you to the 9th annual Ace Race Skele-fun Run 5K!

Ace CARE is hosting our largest fundraiser, the Ace Race 5K, on October 26, 2024. We are asking for support from students and faculty so that we may continue to provide care to our most vulnerable neighbors. We welcome you to join us for the race to support our organization.

The mission of Ace CARE is to connect the unmet health care needs of the Tri-State community with the educational experience of our Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, and Athletic Training students. We do this by providing free physical therapy care and group exercise programs to the uninsured, underinsured, homeless, and vulnerable members of our community to improve the quality of life in our surrounding area.

Last year, our students volunteered over 3,500 hours of their time, and we were able to treat over 127 participants. Ace CARE operates solely on community philanthropy, and we work tirelessly to keep our doors open to those we serve.

Learn more and sign up

UE Employee Fall Healthy Behavior Challenge: Fall into Fitness!

Challenge dates: 10/7 - 11/10

• Track your daily steps through your favorite step tracker.

• Submit total weekly steps (Monday—Sunday) by the following Monday through a link provided to you at the beginning of the challenge.

• Results will be shared at the end. The top 4 participants with the most steps will win a surprise $50 gift card!

• Earn one-time $150 in HRA credits for participating throughout the entire challenge!

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/PyNHg6jLfcBXMuKX6

Email Taylor with any questions (taylor.kollak@ascension.org)

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.

The deadline for students to cancel their UE housing contract for the spring semester is October 5. Students can cancel a UE housing contract without penalty for the spring semester if you will be:

• Attending Harlaxton or studying abroad
  • if already approved for Harlaxton or study abroad, you do not need to do anything to cancel your housing for the spring semester
• In an internship, co-op, or clinical outside of the Evansville area
• Moving into a fraternity house (for the spring semester)
• Transferring, withdrawing, or graduating
  • if approved for graduation, you do not need to do anything to cancel your housing for the spring semester

Requests not falling in the above categories are typically not granted. Requests to move off campus to live with friends or move into an apartment are not sufficient reasons to cancel a UE housing contract. Entering into any other housing agreement or lease with a private landlord will have no effect upon the conditions of your contract with the University of Evansville.

Housing Cancellation forms are available on our website at - www.evansville.edu/residencelife/housingapplyreturn/cancellationsAndRefunds.cfm.

For more information, please contact the Office of Residence Life.

Pick up a Pepsi Zero Sugar for a guaranteed chance to win a $200 gift card at the University Bookstore. Scan the QR code attached to this Purple Pulse as well as nearby flyers in Aces Market to enter.

On this week's episode of "Level Up", Ceci dives into The New Dragon Age: Veilguard game that comes out on October 31st. Tune in to hear all about The New Dragon Age!

A new episode of Julian Shellnut's, "The Couch" podcast is out now! In this week's episode, Julian talks about NFL week 3, Panther's Breakout, Viking's success, and Week 4 of predictions.

Help Us Improve Your Campus Experience!

CHNG-310: Food Insecurity on Campus, has created a survey to better understand the challenges University of Evansville students face regarding food insecurity. Your participation is crucial in helping us identify the gaps and opportunities within our campus food system. By sharing your experiences, you’ll contribute to our efforts to create a more equitable and sustainable food system that ensures all students have access to healthy and nourishing food options.

Take the survey and be a part of the solution! Together, we can make a difference.

Free, Confidential HIV and Hep C testing at the Student Health Center performed by Matthew 25 the first Wednesday of each month when school is in session from 9-11am.  No appointment necessary, all are welcome! Walmart giftcard incentives available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Office of Facilities Management is looking for a federal work study to provide clerical assistance.  The student can work up to 102.5 hours per semester, which averages approximately 6.4 hours per week. The pay is $9.75/hour. Our office is open Monday through Friday from 7 am - 4 pm. The student's work hours must be during this time. The student would not need to work all 5 days.

If interested, please email an application to facilities@evansville.edu. Applications can be obtained through Self Service or by requesting an application through the email address above or calling 812-488-2775.

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

Abigail Werling M’09 – Vice President for University Advancement – Oversees all University Advancement efforts – Works from the Igleheart Building

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

Pat Barner – Planned Giving Officer – Schroeder Family School of Business Administration – Works from the Igleheart Building

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

Congratulations to our Employee of the Month for September, Rhonda Spaulding!

Philip Siegel passed away on September 14 at the age of 90 after a long and distinguished career in the legal profession.  He was an adjunct professor in the Legal Studies program for 39 years, teaching Real Estate Law every other semester beginning in 1978.  An Evansville native and a 1952 Bosse grad, Mr. Siegel was widely known and highly respected for his incredible community involvement in an array of charitable, religious and legal organizations.  Over the years, he earned many awards, including the James Bethel Gresham Freedom Award from the Evansville Bar Association.  Among other things, he was the first attorney for the Area Plan Commission for Evansville and Vanderburgh County, president of Temple Adath B'nai Israel, and president of the board of Burdette Park.  The Legal Studies program extends our condolences to his family and thanks him for his many years of sharing his expertise with students at the University of Evansville.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – In one of the most dramatic comebacks in recent memory, the University of Evansville volleyball team overcame an 11-6 deficit in the fifth set to take a 3-2 win over Valparaiso in Friday’s Missouri Valley Conference opener at Meeks Family Fieldhouse.

Facing the late deficit, the Purple Aces stormed back to score the final nine points of the match to open the MVC schedule with a huge win.  Giulia Cardona racked up 29 kills while Angelica Gonzalez registered a new career high with 14.  Chloe Cline added seven kills and three block assists.  Lexi Owen finished the night with 44 assists while Ainoah Cruz led all players with 23 digs.  Valparaiso was led by Jordyn Gove’s 16 kills and 10 digs.

Set 1 – Valpo 25, UE 15

Things looked to be going Evansville’s way in the early stages when a service ace by Maddie Hawkins and a kill from Giulia Cardona set the Aces up with a 6-3 lead.  The Beacons quickly regrouped with a 7-2 run to take a 10-8 lead. Another big run put them up by a 21-12 score and they would cruise to the win in the opening set.

Set 2 – UE 25, Valpo 23

After the Beacons took a 4-2 advantage out of the gate, the Aces came back to take a 7-5 lead on a Chloe Cline kill.  From that point, it was a battle as the middle stages of the set saw multiple ties and lead changes.  With the score knotted at 20-20, Evansville made its move.

Angelica Gonzalez recorded a pair of kills to put UE in front at 23-20.  Valparaiso battled back to get within one before the Aces got the job done to tie the match.

Set 3 – Valpo 25, UE 16

Madisyn Steele recorded a kill as Evansville scored the first two points of the set.  Valpo came back to take their first lead at 6-5 before extending the lead to 10-6.  From that point, the never relinquished control, going up 20-13 before taking a 2-1 lead with a 25-16 win.

Set 4 – UE 26, Valpo 24

With the score tied at 3-3, Cardona added another kill before getting the job done with her serving to put UE in front at 6-3.  The Beacons battled back to make it a 9-7 game but efficient serving by Blakeley Freeman, coupled with a pair of Cardona kills extended the lead to 14-9.

After three in a row by VU cut the deficit to a pair, Cline and Heidbreder combined on a block that got UE back on track as the advantage grew to five points at 17-12.  The Beacons responded with a 7-0 run to go back in front.  Cardona halted the stretch as the Aces scored three in a row to go up 20-19.  Gonzalez and Steele assisted on a block that set UE up with a 22-20 edge and a quick response by Valpo put them back in front at 23-22.

The defense got the job done once again as Cardona and Steele tallied a block to give UE a 24-23 lead.  With the Aces up 25-24, Cardona added a solo block to the scoresheet to clinch the set and send the match to the 5th.

Set 5 – UE 15, Valpo 11

Valpo had the early momentum, taking a 6-3 lead before Evansville scored a pair to pull back within a single point.  The Beacons countered to go back in front at 11-6 and looked to be on their way to the win.  UE had other ideas.

After a time out, a pair of Beacon errors made it a 3-point game and VU would take a time out.  Following the stoppage, the Evansville offense recorded four kills in a row to go up 12-11.  Valpo utilized their second time out, but the Aces continued to roll.  Lexi Owen’s serving kept the Beacons off balance as UE pulled off the comeback, scoring the final nine points to seal the win.

Saturday’s match against UIC is set for a 5 p.m. start inside Meeks Family Fieldhouse.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – There is a new all-time kills leader in University of Evansville volleyball history – Giulia Cardona.  With 21 kills on Saturday against UIC, Cardona now has 1,916 in her career.  She passed Alondra Vazquez’ mark of 1,911.

Cardona’s tally led all players as the Purple Aces dropped a 3-1 contest to UIC.  She also led the team with nine digs while Ainoah Cruz finished with eight.  Lexi Owen finished with 27 assists, seven digs and three aces.  UIC was led by Zahria Woodard’s 13 kills.

Set 1 – UIC 25, UE 16

From the outset, the Flames had the momentum, scoring the first five points of the night and would extend their lead to 11-4.  A kill from Giulia Cardona helped the Aces rally to make it a 19-14 game, but UIC proved to be too much as they took the set and a 1-0 lead.

Set 2 – UE 25, UIC 19

Following a quick 2-0 start by the Flames, Evansville came back to tie it at 4-4 on a Jenna Heidbreder kill.  UIC wrestled away an 10-8 lead before Evansville countered with five in a row to go up 13-10.  Cardona had two more kills while Blakeley Freeman added an ace.

Madisyn Steele and Angelica Gonzalez assisted on a block while Lexi Owen registered an ace to extend the lead to 20-15.  The Flames did their best to rally, but a solo block by Chloe Cline was followed by Cardona’s 13th kill of the night to seal the set and tie the match.

Set 3 – UIC 25, UE 10

Lexi Owen opened the third with an ace, but the Flames quickly assumed control as they reeled off the next eight points.  Following a kill by Gonzalez, UIC continued to add to their lead before cruising to a 25-10 win.

Set 4 – UIC 25, UE 17

Another quick start saw UIC open a 3-0 lead.  Another ace from Freeman highlighted a 3-0 stretch that tied the set.  The Flames answered each time and made their move in the middle stages.  Hanging on to a 13-11 edge, UIC scored the next three before completing the game on a 12-6 margin to win the match.

MVC road play opens next weekend when the Aces travel to Belmont and Murray State.

PEORIA, Ill. – The University of Evansville men’s soccer team won its first Missouri Valley Conference game of the season in a 2-0 shutout of the Bradley Braves.

Another Purple Ace scored their first goal of the season as senior forward Edward Mendy (Overland Park, Kan. / Blue Valley West HS) put in the decisive second goal in UE’s third-straight win over the Braves. Despite Bradley leading the stats on paper, Evansville found goals when the team needed them for their first Valley win of 2024.

It was an even game through the first 10 minutes as the two teams figured out the match's pace. The Aces got the first offensive flurry of the night with three shots in under three minutes. But it would be the Braves who got UE on the board first with an own goal in the 26th minute as communication broke down between Bradley’s defender and goalkeeper. Spurred by the sudden 1-0 lead, Evansville took another shot right after that went just wide right for senior forward Nacho Diaz Barragan (Almeria, Spain).

The Braves kept the Aces away from the net for the final third of the half. But UE’s defense kept right with them to take a one-goal lead into halftime. Evansville’s offense exploded once again right out of the gate in the second half. In his first game back from injury, Mendy found himself alone with the ball on the right side of the field. Mendy made his way into the attacking third and took a shot from the 12, putting the ball down into the bottom left corner of the net for his first of the year.

With a two-goal lead the Aces kept control of the match over the next 15 minutes, matching every shot Bradley took. The Braves had a bit of an offensive surge with back-to-back shots in the 68th and 69th minutes. But UE took the ball back into its offensive zone for a shot from junior defender Nacho Diaz-Caneja (Coruña, Spain) that was blocked away from the goalkeeper. Evansville kept Bradley’s offense at bay, blocking the Braves' final shot of the match in the 83rd minute.

The Aces 2-0 win over Bradley marked their first of conference play after two close losses to then No. 9 Western Michigan and Drake. With two points in MVC action, UE moves up to sixth in the standings right behind UIC. Evansville will welcome the Flames to town for its next match in two weeks on Saturday, October 12th to potentially decide the fifth-place spot in the conference. Kick-off after the Aces break on October 12th is set for 7 p.m.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Opening weekend is set for the University of Evansville men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams.  Following the annual Alumni Meet on Saturday, the Purple Aces travel to Indianapolis to take part in the Butler Dual.

Saturday’s Alumni Meet begins at 12 p.m. and will be held on the UE campus at Wyttenbach Pool.  Sunday’s meet will take place at Fishers High School with the start time set for 11 a.m. CT.  Joining Evansville in the meet are Xavier, St. Louis, Bellarmine, and Butler.

UE has 17 returners to the men's side including sophomore Boris Tavrovsky who placed third overall in the men's 200-Yard Backstroke in the 2024 MAC Championship. Tavrovsky went below the previous record of 1:47.14 in the preliminary round with times of 1:46.00 and 1:46.16 respectively.

The women's side has 10 returners including Madison Rollett who placed second in the women's three-meter diving competition at the Missouri Valley Conference Championship. Madison also earned all-Missouri Valley Conference first-team honors.

This marks the first season back at the helm of his alma mater for head coach Toby Wilcox.  The 1985 UE grad was head coach of the Aces from 1988 through 1997.  He earned three Midwestern Collegiate Conference Coach of the Year awards in his first term as UE coach.

The Purple Aces were shut out for the only time this season on Tuesday night. UE couldn't put a goal in the back of the net at Xavier as the offense only put up seven shots through 90 minutes in Cincinnati. The last time Evansville did not score a goal was in mid-October of 2023 at Indiana. The Aces offense will look to rebound in their first visit to Peoria since 2021 when they played the Bradley Braves four times within the calendar year. 

The Braves come into Saturday's match celebrating their homecoming weekend and looking to end a four-game losing streak. Bradley is currently 3-5-1 on the season while being 0-2 in conference play. Whichever team wins tomorrow's match will pick up their first conference win of the season. The Braves are led on offense by sophomore forward Mitch Coughlon with seven points, three goals, and one assist through nine matches. Two other players for Bradley have multiple goals; senior midfielder Francesco Pettinaroli and senior forward Kevin Mejias with two goals each. In total, the Braves have had eight different goal-scorers in nine games. 

Freshman goalkeeper Michal Mroz (Elk Grove, Ill. / Elk Grove) currently leads the Missouri Valley Conference in goalie minutes played as the Aces return to Valley play this weekend. Mroz has played 900 minutes over 10 games a little over midway through the season. 900 minutes in net also ties Mroz nationally for the most minutes in goal with Gonzaga goalkeeper Chema Preciado. Mroz leads the MVC in one other goalkeeping category with 33 total saves for 25th in the country.