The HLC Steering Committee will be hosting four open forums, with two sessions each scheduled for both October 23 and October 24. We encourage you to attend one of the open forums and will continue to share relevant updates as we move through the Fall semester. Below are the dates, locations, and intended audiences for each Open Forum.

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

10 a.m. – Staff and Administrators

Location: SB 270 (Vectren Executive Board Room)

2 p.m. – Faculty

Location: Koch Center 100

Thursday, October 24, 2024

10 a.m. – Staff and Administrators

Location: SB 270 (Vectren Executive Board Room)

2 p.m. – Faculty

Location: Koch Center 100

For more information on the HLC process and to access a Frequently Asked Questions page, please click here.

Join the UE Venturing Crew on their annual Fall Break trip, which will take place this year at the beautiful lakes and rivers of Missouri!

Students will get to canoe the Jacks Fork River while staying at and exploring the Two Rivers campground. There will also be visits to the St. Louis City Museum (aka an adult-sized jungle gym), Lambert's Cafe (the home of the thrown rolls), and more stops along the way!

The crew will leave UE on the evening of Friday the 11th and return the afternoon of Tuesday the 15th. For payment, RSVPing, or more information, email Sam Tarter at st238@evansville.edu. Sign ups and more information will be available in Ridgway during the weeks leading to Fall Break.

The Majors and Minors Fair will be held on Thursday, October 17, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. in Eykamp Hall.

Thinking about changing or adding a major or minor? This is your chance to network with faculty and current students as well as student support services. Learn more about classes, research opportunities, internships, and career outcomes available to you.

• Academic Services will be available on site to update your major or minor.
• Or you can take time to think about making changes before spring advising.
• The M&M Fair is open to all students.
• Snacks will be served.

Celebrate Gregory Gregory with us! On Oct 9th, in The Eatery during lunch. Indulge in a delightful UK-inspired feast and treat yourself to a popular British beverage like Squash Water. Have you visited Haralxton? We want to hear all about it! Share your experience using #GregoryGregoryDay. Don't forget to tag us for a chance to be featured!!

On Monday, October 7th, the UE Finance Club will hold their introductory meeting at 4:00pm in SB 173. The club will discuss available jobs in the Financial Sector as well as a potential trip to visit one of the major Financial Markets.

All majors are welcome to join!

Come out to the East Terrace Lawn on October 4th from 4-6 PM for Delta Field Day! We’ll have exciting outdoor games, dinner at the Diversity house, and prizes up for grabs!

Whether you’re coming to compete, connect, or just hang out, it’s going to be a great time. Bring your friends and your best game face—we can’t wait to see you there!

Join your fellow staff and administrators for a lively book discussion. For the month of October we will be reading Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak. We will meet in the Multicultural Commons/Phillips Alcove on the second floor of Ridgway on Wednesday October 30th at 12noon. Feel free to bring your lunch.

"Making Lives Better: Trinity, the University of Evansville, and Our Shared Mission"
Sunday, October 6th
9:30am CST
216 SE Third St, Evansville, IN 47713

This month, we celebrate the historic partnership between the University of Evansville and Trinity United Methodist Church. Our celebration begins with a presentation from the University of Evansville's President, Dr. Christopher Pietruszkiewicz, on October 6th.

The University of Evansville—a historically Methodist university—and Trinity United Methodist Church share a rich history dating back over 100 years. These two revered institutions have long supported one another in their shared mission of Making Lives Better.

We invite students, faculty, staff, and community members to join us in honoring the combined legacy of faith, education, and service to our Evansville community. The event is free and family-friendly. Join us afterward for a coffee reception.

This event is part of a year-long series marking the 200th Anniversary of Trinity United Methodist Church.

Don't miss this chance to hear Prez. P speak—join us this Sunday and take part in this rich and historic celebration!

The TIAA-CREF representative will be back on the UE campus for individual counseling sessions.

• October 23
• November 13
• December 18

To schedule an appointment, please visit www.tiaa.org/schedulenow. The sessions are held in the Eades Music Room, SOBA 153.

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 exercise science and second year DPT students will be conducting community balance assessments.  We are looking for 22 participants who are 55 years or older to take part in these assessments.  Please share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested and able to participate.  The participant does not need to be able to walk but should at least be able to stand for the assessments.     When:  10/28/2024   Where:  University of Evansville Meeks Family Field House 1800 Walnut Street Evansville, IN 47714   What:   DPT students will complete balance testing along with exercise science students and provide you with an exercise program and education to address any findings during the testing   Time:  Session 1 from 1:00-2:30  Session 2 from 2:30-4:00   Participants can contact me by email (ck39@evansville.edu) with any questions. See the attached flyer for further information or click here to sign up online.

A new email signature template has been created to showcase the University's new brand identity, "Changing lives. Changing the world." You can add this to your email signature at any time!

To access the template, select Templates from the Office of Marketing webpage menu. You may then copy the template and create a new signature option in your Outlook account. Templates with the University of Evansville and Forward>> logos are also available for your use.

Don't forget: you can also find PowerPoint templates, logos, and the University's official color palette on the Office of Marketing webpage!

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.

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.

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.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Returning to the pool for the second time in less than a week, the University of Evansville swimming and diving teams travel to Danville, Ky. to face Centre College.

Both squads had a nice opener at the Butler Double Dual as a total of three student-athletes earn weekly Missouri Valley Conference awards.  Maddie Rollett earned MVC Women’s Diver of the Week honors while a pair of men were recognized.  Patrik Vilbergsson earned MVC Men’s Swimmer of the Week honors while Gabe Lett was the league’s male Diver of the Week.

Vilbergsson picked up the win in the 200-yard backstroke, besting teammate Logan Tenison by a second.  He joined teammates Carlos Souto Vilas, Daniel Santos Lopez, and Sammy McCall in the 400-yard medley relay, earning a third place finish.

Santos Lopez had a nice individual performance, placing second in the 50 free.  His time was 21.62, just 0.04 off the winning time.  Joseph Capo added a pair of top three finishes.  In the 500 free, his 4:47.56 was runner-up while the 1000 free saw him take third with a time of 9:50.80.

Rollett highlighted the women’s squad, earning wins in both the 1-meter and 3-meter dives.  Her top score was a 242.33 in the 1-meter while her 3-meter tally finished at 228.38.  Sveva Brugnoli picked up the top finish for the swimmers.  Her time of 4:40.20 in the 400 IM gave her a third place finish.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Picking up a split in the opening Missouri Valley Conference weekend, the University of Evansville volleyball team takes to the road this weekend to play Belmont and Murray State.  UE faces the Bruins on Friday at 6 p.m. while Saturday’s match versus the Racers is at 5 p.m. with both contests on ESPN+.

Last Time Out

- Scoring the final nine points of the MVC opener against Valpo, the Purple Aces overcame an 11-6 deficit to take the 5th set

- Giulia Cardona had 29 kills in the contest while Angelica Gonzalez added a career-high of 14

- Cardona broke the program kills record on Saturday against UIC, finishing with 21 kills as the Aces fell by a 3-1 final

Another Week, Another Record

- One week after breaking the UE all-time mark for aces, Giulia Cardona surpassed Alondra Vazquez’ UE mark of 1,911 kills

- With 21 versus the Flames, Cardona now has 1,917 in her illustrious career as she opened the weekend with 29 in the win over the Beacons

- One week prior, she broke Evansville mark for service aces and now has 209; the previous record of 205 was set by Kim Seib in 1984

- Cardona holds the NCAA lead in total kills (283), total points (328.0), total attacks (823) and attacks per set (14.70)

- Her season average of 5.05 kills per frame paces the MVC and ranks 3rd nationally

Career Mark

- Highlighted by a carer-high 14 kills against Valparaiso, Angelica Gonzalez is on the top streak of her UE career

- Gonzalez set career marks in kills (14) and attempts (35) in the win over the Beacons

- She had 8 kills in both matches of the USI Invitational and is averaging 1.9 kills/set over the last four outings

- In the season opener against Akron, Gonzalez had 13 kills

Midseason Form

- Despite missing the opening part of the season, Ainoah Cruz has quickly reached peak form with 23 digs in two of her four matches

- Cruz picked up 23 in her first contest of the season at USI before matching that tally in the win over Valpo

- Through her four matches, Cruz is averaging 3.65 digs per set

Scouting the Opposition

- Friday’s weekend opener has the Aces visiting Belmont, who is 5-9 overall and 0-2 in the MVC

- The Bruins put up strong efforts last weekend at Illinois State and Bradley, falling to both in five sets

- Brooke Gilleland has averaged a team-best 3.58 kills

- Murray State opens the weekend with a record of 6-5 after splitting last weekend’s road trip

- The Racers earned a 3-1 win at ISU before falling in five sets to Bradley

- Ella Vogel paces the Racer offense with 4.35 kills per game

UE women's soccer picked up its first road point of the year with a 1-1 tie at Missouri State on Thursday, September 26th. Freshman defender Emmy Brenner (Arlington, Tenn. / St. Benedict at Auburndale HS) scored the Aces' first goal at Missouri State in over a decade in Evansville's 1-1 tie. It was Brenner's second goal of the season, coming in the 74th minute off a corner kick. Thursday's match was also the Aces' best shot accuracy performance of the season with 80% of their shots landing on goal. 

Northern Iowa comes to Evansville with a 6-4-1 record after cruising through the non-conference portion of the season with only two losses. But the Panthers struggled early in conference action starting with back-to-back losses for the first time all season. UNI struggled to find the back of the net in the two MVC shutout losses to UIC and Missouri State. But the Panthers' offense got back on track in their last game against Valparaiso with a commanding 4-0 win. UNI has three players leading their offense with five goals each on the season from senior midfielder Maddie Eastus, redshirt junior forward Olivia Knoepfle, and senior forward Lauren Heinsch. 

With the goal on Thursday, Brenner was named the MVC Freshman of the Week by Valley staff on Tuesday afternoon. It is Brenner's first weekly honor and the first Freshman of the Week honor for UE since the 2022 season. Along with honors from the Valley Brenner now leads the Aces on offense. She is the only player with multiple goals on the season and tied with senior forward Hailey Autenrieb (Cincinnati / Seton HS) for most points on the team with four.

ST. LOUIS – University of Evansville diver Madison Rollett was named the Missouri Valley Conference Women’s Diver of the Week on Tuesday.

Evansville’s appearance at the Butler Double Dual saw Rollett sweep both the 1 and 3-meter dives.  In the 1-meter, she posted a score of 242.33.  Her total was over 36 points better than her nearest competition.

She was equally impressive in the 3-meter, recording a 228.38 with the runner-up posting a 195.75.

On Friday, the Purple Aces will be in Danville, Ky. to face Centre College.

ST. LOUIS – Capping off a solid opening week for the University of Evansville men’s swimming and diving team, the Missouri Valley Conference announced weekly award winners Patrick Vilbergsson and Gabe Lett.

Vilbergsson was named the MVC Men’s Swimmer of the Week while Lett was tabbed as the Men’s Diver of the Week.

Vilbergsson picked up a victory in the 200-yard backstroke to lead the Purple Aces men at the season-opening Butler Double Dual.  Taking on foes from Xavier, Saint Louis, and Butler, Vilbergsson took the victory with a time of 1:54.00.  He defeated teammate Logan Tenison by just over one second.  He was also part of the 400-yard medley relay team that took third place with a time of 3:28.01.

Making his college debut at the Butler Double Dual, freshman Gabe Lett picked up a pair of runner-up finishes.  In the 1-meter dive, he posted a score of 120.30.  Later in the day, his score of 120.15 in the 3-meter event gave him another 2nd place finish.

On Friday, the Purple Aces will be in Danville, Ky. to face Centre College.