On December 13, 1977, Air Indiana Flight 216 crashed shortly after takeoff from the Evansville airport. All on board died in the crash or from crash-related injuries, including the University of Evansville basketball team and coaches, two fans, five members of the UE staff, and the flight crew.

Today, December 13 at noon, the UE community is invited to honor those who perished. The UE Interfaith Peace Bell will be rung 29 times--once for each of those who perished--followed by a moment of silence and peace in remembrance.

Please join us to observe the bell-ringing and remember our history.

Electrical Utility Shutdown Notice for Lincoln Commons

Questions or Concerns Regarding this Work:

Tony Holt: Utility Services Manager, 812-488-2730, th22@evansville.edu

Affected Dates and Times:

Monday, December 16, 6:00 AM through 10:30 AM

Description of Work:

A contractor will inspect and repair electrical utility lines and electrical panels to ensure proper connections and terminations

Impact for Occupants:

-There will be no electrical utility power for the duration of the shutdown.

-There may be areas within the building(s) that will not have heating or air conditioning.

Action(s) Required:

-As a precaution, turn off all computers and all other sensitive equipment prior to the electrical shutdown time.

-Keep refrigerators closed to ensure appropriate inside refrigerator temperature for food freshness/safety

Thank you for your patience as we maintain our beautiful campus

To report a facilities emergency, call (812) 488-2775

The University of Evansville (UE) will be closed for Winter Break beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, December 20, and remain closed through Friday, January 3. All campus departments and buildings will be closed. Campus will reopen and resume normal operations on Monday, January 6.

The Ceramics Holiday Sale begins today (Wednesday 12/11) from noon - 6:00 p.m. in the Melvin Peterson Gallery.  The sale continues on Thursday 12/12 and Friday 12/13 from noon - 6:00 p.m.

Treat yourself to one-of-a-kind pieces of ceramics and shop for holiday gifts!

Cash, check, and credit cards are accepted.

Everyone is invited to the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice Graduation Ceremony on Saturday December 14 to honor the 16 students in the class of 2024. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. in Shanklin Theatre. No tickets are required. For those who cannot attend in-person, the ceremony will also be live streamed at www.evansville.edu/live.

SAA Holiday Decorating Contest

It’s that time of year! The SAA Holiday Decorating Contest is back, again! Feel free to decorate your office suite or your personal office space. Decorating can commence at your leisure with voting occurring the week of December 9^th-13^th. As with last year, each campus area will be assigned a day for review, and you are encouraged to provide treats on your day. If you and/or your office plans to participate this year, please let Annie Sills (cs175@evansville.edu) know by Wednesday, December 4^th.

There will be multiple honors this year, including:

Overall Winner (office suite)

Overall Winner (individual space)

Most effective use of Pinterest

Most inclusive theme

Most creative theme

Budget friendliest

Most likely to be featured in a Holiday magazine

Yummiest holiday treats

Students’ Choice

In the Fall semester of 2024, students in UE Stat 300 and ChangeLab 300: Data Analytics in the Real World class collaborated with two prestigious clients: USDA—National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and Urban Seeds. Under the guidance of Dr. Omid Khormali, UE Assistant Professor of Mathematics, students developed custom apps tailored to meet their clients' specific needs.

Explore the apps created by the students:

NASS App
Urban Seeds App

Each app includes a Step-by-Step Guide video for user assistance. Please note that while the Urban Seeds App requires data unavailable for public sharing, its accompanying video provides a detailed walkthrough of the app's functionality.

We are proud of our students' achievements in applying data analytics to real-world challenges!

This holiday season, our Advancement team embodied the spirit of giving by creating and sponsoring an Angel Tree to support students at Lodge Elementary, a proud partner school of the Evansville Promise Neighborhood (EPN). It was a heartwarming opportunity to give back, and foster a caring culture in our community. Through this initiative, the team was able to bringa little extra joy to children in our community while strengthening the bonds that unite us. It was truly an extraordinary experience.

The UE Music Conservatory hosted the Keyboard Education for Youth (KEY) Competition on campus in November.  Over 90 pre-college piano students of Greater Evansville Music Teachers Association (GEMTA) teachers performed during the day on campus. There was an evening Honors Recital in Wheeler Concert Hall.  In addition to hosting for the seventeenth year, Professor Anne Fiedler presented a masterclass for teachers and students prior to the event.

Beginning after finals, the bookstore will have the following limited hours before closing to in-person shopping until the new year:

• Saturday, December 14th: 10am-1pm
• Sunday, December 15th: CLOSED
• Monday December 16th-Friday, December 20th: 10am-3pm
• Saturday, December 21st-Sunday, January 5th: CLOSED

The bookstore will reopen with the rest of the university on Monday, January 6th, with limited hours, 10am-3pm.

Tune into the last two episodes of the first season of the (Spanish/English) bilingual podcast "Celebrating Hispanic Voices"!

In Episode 9 listen to Ale España interview Luis Solorzano, a marketing student-athlete from Indiana Southern University.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2voMNiSumjAvYRhxfnOZPB?si=W7IwiGzRS-achGIqzNTS7Q

Then, have a listen to Lesly Hernández and Darla Luna interview Ainoah Cruz, a student-athlete at UE, in Episode 10.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0cuRGJwLFgn7im5YRLA8dt?si=rRQHVbKLR12a9AM6DLRjNw

Huge THANKS to our production team, Ale España and Tommy Housman!

The library is offering to keep students' plants alive over the winter break if they cannot take them home. Contact Meg Atwater-Singer at ma35 for more information.

The University of Evansville (UE) is pleased to announce that Dr. Suresh Immanuel has been appointed as the Schroeder Family Dean of the College of Business and Engineering.

Dr. Immanuel steps into this role with an impressive legacy of leadership and innovation. Since joining UE in 2009, he has served in key positions, including Program Director of Civil Engineering, Department Chair of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Associate Dean of the School of Engineering and Computer Science and Associate Provost for Academic Partnerships. His tenure has been marked by notable achievements, such as doubling enrollment in the engineering programs and spearheading interdisciplinary initiatives, including the Construction Management program.

Dr. Immanuel succeeds Dr. Beverly Brockman, who served with distinction before her passing in Fall 2023. A licensed professional engineer, Dr. Immanuel, brings both academic and industry expertise to his role.

"Dr. Immanuel's dedication to academic excellence, collaboration, and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment embodies the values of the College of Business and Engineering and the Center for the Advancement of Learning," said Mary P. Kessler, Interim Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost. "His leadership will ensure continued growth and innovation within our academic programs and will prepare our students for success in a dynamic and changing global landscape."

Dr. Ben Johnson, Associate Dean of the Schroeder Family School of Business Administration will continue to serve as Head of the Business School and will provide oversight for the day to day operations of the School and will lead their reaccreditation efforts. Both Dr. Immanuel and Dr. Johnson's appointments are effective June 1, 2025.

The Facilities Management team at the University of Evansville is excited to announce the release of our new Foundations Newsletter! This seasonal publication will highlight our recent achievements, upcoming projects, helpful tips, and campus happenings, keeping you informed and engaged.

Our inaugural issue, “The Season of Celebration and Change,” is now available. It’s packed with updates, including welcoming new team members, celebrating completed and ongoing projects like the new Qdoba and the Student Legacy Center, and sharing utility conservation tips for the holidays. Plus, learn about exciting events like Winter on Walnut and get a peek into new housing opportunities near campus.

Click below to read the full newsletter and stay connected with all the great work happening across UE Facilities. Together, we’re making our campus a better place!

Link: 

Foundations Newsletter - November 2024 - Office of Facilities Management and Planning - University of Evansville

Take time to slow down, decompress and notice what's bringing life. Throughout finals week use our Spiritual Reflection Space as a way to rest and reflect. This space is set up in Neu Chapel's Grabill Lounge starting Friday, December 6th.

Rania Mousa, Professor of Accounting, would like to congratulate her students for successfully completing the requirements of the Core Forensic Accounting Knowledge Certificate. The certificate is offered by the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA) and is composed of the following interactive modules:

• Forensic Engagement
• Forensic Engagement Reporting Requirements & Preparation of Sustainable Reports
• Evidence Identification and Gathering
• Discovery
• Effective Interviewing Techniques
• Forensic Accountant’s Role in Deposition and Testimony

The following students have also earned digital badges while enrolled in Forensic Accounting course in Fall 2024:

• Alley Angermeier
• Ethan Brawley
• Haley Fischer
• Alexis Fletcher
• Ella Held
• Ashton Lambert
• John McCully
• Kyera North
• Ryan St.ledger
• Landon Stoll
• Savannah Wolf
• Matthew Worthington

Congratulations to Dr. Kenneth Steinsultz, Professor of Music and Director of Bands on being inducted ino the Gamma Chapter of Phi Beta Mu-International Bandmasters Fraternity. Dr. Steinsultz was installed as a member on Saturday, December 7 at the Ritz Charles in Carmel, IN.

Harlaxton College has officially taken on tenancy at the historic Gregory Arms Pub. This exciting venture further integrates Harlaxton within the local community and creates new opportunities for engagement, education, and cultural exchange.

Located near Harlaxton Manor, the 19th-century Gregory Arms Pub has long been a beloved gathering spot for students, faculty, locals, and visitors alike. Now managed by Harlaxton Manor Enterprises, "The Greg" will offer five guest rooms along with its pub services, with all proceeds supporting student experiences at Harlaxton College.

Plans include utilizing the pub as a resource for internships, summer programs, and classes, offering students the chance to explore the cultural and historical significance of British pubs. Additionally, efforts are underway to preserve its welcoming atmosphere while introducing student-led events, educational workshops, and collaborative projects with various partners. By acquiring this iconic establishment, Harlaxton aims to honor its history while creating a dynamic space for academic, social, and community activities.

"The Gregory Arms Pub embodies the spirit of Harlaxton's unique educational experiences," said Holly Carter, PhD, Dean and Executive Director of Harlaxton College. "It represents a blend of local tradition and student life. We're excited to preserve its character while creating new memories for generations to come."

The purchase aligns with Harlaxton College's mission to provide transformative learning experiences and reflects UE's commitment to fostering meaningful relationships and enhancing the Harlaxton experience for students and the surrounding local community.

For more information, please visit thegregory.harlaxton.co.uk/.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Connecting on 7 of his 11 attempts, Tanner Cuff recorded a career-high 18 points as the University of Evansville men’s basketball team fell to Chattanooga by a 75-67 final on Thursday night at the Ford Center.

Cuff’s effort bested his previous high of 16 points, which came against UIC last season.  The senior knocked down four of his six 3-point tries.  Entering the game, he had three triples in the first nine games.  Tayshawn Comer finished with 15 points while Gabriel Pozzato finished with 12.

“We still have not put a full 40 minutes together and need to work on executing better.  We’ve done that in practice but it has not translated to the game at the point,” UE head coach David Ragland exclaimed.  “In the second half, we made a nice push and kept battling, but our execution across the board needs to be cleaner.”

Three-point shooting was the difference in the first half as the Mocs connected on nine of their 17 attempts while holding a 41-29 halftime advantage.  Tanner Cuff opened the scoring while Cam Haffner’s first basket gave UE a 5-2 lead.  Excellent ball movement by the Purple Aces resulted in a basket by Kaia Berridge, which gave UE a 9-5 edge four minutes into the contest.

Over the next five minutes, Chattanooga took control, scoring 12 in a row to go up 17-9.  It was the outside shooting that accounted for the full scoring run as they connected on four out of five attempts. Connor Turnbull’s field goal at the 11:14 mark ended the run and it was Turnbull helping out once again as his bucket with 8:40 on the clock made it a 5-point game at 22-17.

With the UTC lead still at five inside of seven minutes remaining, the Mocs extended their lead back out to 11 before a basket at the buzzer sent them into the break with a 41-29 advantage as they shot 51.6% in the stanza.  Cuff led UE with eight points in the half, knocking down a pair of triples as UE looked to rally back.

Tayshawn Comer and Gabriel Pozzato knocked down early triples to open the half, but the Mocs countered each time and held a 51-39 lead with 16:23 remaining.  That is when Evansville made its move.  Hitting six of their next eight attempts, the Aces got back within two.  With 10:17 left, it was Michael Day capping a 13-0 run that gave UE its first lead since the opening period at 52-51.

Seven in a row put Chattanooga back in front with 7:33 left as they retook a 58-52 lead.  As the contest entered its final five minutes, a triple from Pozzato cut the deficit to three (60-57).  The triples continued to drop for UTC as three more put them up 71-60 inside of the 2-minute mark.  Evansville never gave up as Josh Hughes hit a triple and two free throws to cut back into the deficit.  With 34 ticks left, Comer forced a steal and converted a basket to make it a 71-67 game.

Down the stretch, the Mocs fended off the challenge to finish with the 75-67 win.  Trey Bonham led all players with 22 points on an 8-of-12 shooting effort.  UTC shot 50% on the night while holding UE to 44.4%.  They also outrebounded the Aces by a 31-29 margin.

UE takes to the road next week to face UT Arlington and Ball State.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The University of Evansville men's soccer team placed one student-athlete on the United Soccer Coaches all-region team, as announced in a release from the organization this week.

Senior forward Nacho Diaz Barragan (Almeria, Spain) was the only Purple Ace to make the United Soccer Coaches All-West Region honors. Diaz Barragan was named to the All-West Region second team after leading UE's offense during the program’s historic 50th season. He also earned conference accolades for his performance in 2024 being named to the All-MVC Second Team.  

With eight goals, two assists, 18 points, 43 shots, and 24 shots on goal, Diaz Barragan was the offensive leader for Evansville in 2024. Across 21 games started, Diaz Barragan was one of only two players in the MVC to score a brace in three games or more with the other player being the MVC Player of the Year Jesus Barea. At the end of the season Diaz Barragan was 22nd in the nation in shot accuracy at 55.8% and was in the Top 100 for goals scored.

Overall, the MVC took 11 of 22 possible spots on either the first or second team in the West Region. Of the Valley’s 11 student-athletes, six were on the first team and five were on the second team.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- After beginning the indoor season last week the University of Evansville track and field team will be at its final meet of the calendar year on Friday.

The Purple Aces will compete in the Indiana Early Bird meet for the first time on Friday afternoon. UE will compete against 11 other teams in Bloomington including four in-state teams and five Division I teams. The Indiana Early Bird field consists of Butler, Cincinnati, Indiana Kokomo, IU-Indy, Marian, Pikeville, Saint Louis, SE Missouri, St. Francis, St. Norbert, and Wingate competing across 36 events. The first event will begin at 11 a.m. CT with the men's and women's pentathlon.

Evansville will compete in 11 events on Friday starting with the women's weight throw at 2 p.m. CT. The meet takes place at Gladstein Fieldhouse which the Aces last visited in January for the Indiana Invitational during the 2023-24 indoor season. UE has a total of 16 entries in the Indiana Early Bird with 14 track entries and two field entries.

Three Evansville student-athletes set new indoor program records while a variety of athletes earned podium finishes at the Scott Fangman Invitational hosted by the University of Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 7th. All three records set on Saturday by UE came on the women's side as junior hurdler Kate Walke (Batesville, Ind. / Oldenburg Academy) and junior thrower Gwen Darrah (Cleveland / Orange HS) reset their 2024 season records. While freshman thrower Emma Bertel (Franklin, Ind. / Franklin Community HS) broke Evansville's 2023 women's shot put record in her first collegiate meet. 

The Aces also had a strong first indoor meet on the track. In the mile race senior Adam Oulgout (St. Paul, Minn. / Central HS) ran a PR 4:21.25 for first place. Also running PRs in the mid-distance and distance events was sophomore Jakub Nowicki (Poznan, Poland) in the mile at 4:24.57, sophomore Tomasso Losma in the 3,000 meter race at 8:51.97, and sophomore Woody Burrell in the 3,000 meter race at 8:53.74. On the women's side sophomore Chase Hayes (Noblesville, Ind. / Western HS) took first in the 800 meter race with a PR of 2:33.44 while sophomore Avery Stephens (Newburg, Ind. / Castle HS) had a PR of 10:45.00 in the 3000-meter race. 

Friday's meet will not be available for streaming. Aces fans can keep up with UE's performance in the Indiana Early Bird through live results.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. -- After a historic season in 2024 the University of Evansville baseball team will look to make history again with a challenging and competitive 2025 season schedule.

“I look forward to the 2025 season,” says Head Coach Wes Carroll. “Coming off our historic run, we have put together another challenging schedule.  The non-conference schedule is going to be a great opportunity for our club to get prepared for Valley play.  It's going to be another special year for Aces Baseball.  Get Up Ace Country!"

The Purple Aces 2025 schedule features a bevy of strong competition including six teams that made the NCAA Tournament in 2024. UE will also visit one team that made it all the way to Omaha during the 2024 season. Evansville will play four different Power Four teams with Indiana coming to German American Bank Field at Charles H. Braun Stadium in April.

The Aces will host 18 home games through the 2025 season starting on February 21st. Season tickets for the 2025 UE baseball season will go on sale beginning on Monday, January 6.  Fans can call the UE ticket office by phone at 812-488-2237 to order their tickets, or click on the Ticket link on GoPurpleAces.com to learn more or order on-line.

Evansville will open the season with a four-game road stretch beginning at Arkansas-Little Rock for a three-game series starting on Valentines Day. It will be the Aces fourth program trip to Little Rock and the first since 2019. UE wraps up its first road swing of the season in Nashville at Lipscomb for a midweek game on February 18th.

The home opener at German American Bank Field at Charles H. Braun Stadium is set for Friday, February 21st against crosstown rival Southern Indiana. Over the weekend Evansville will host USI twice on February 21st and 23rd while playing a game at USI Baseball Field on February 22nd. The two Evansville teams will then meet again later in the season on Tuesday, May 6th at Southern Indiana.

The Aces then hit the road for a full month of the season, starting with a midweek matchup at Kentucky on Tuesday, February 25th who ended its 2024 season in Omaha. UE continues its road trip with two more Power Four opponents. Evansville will play a four-game series at Missouri from February 28th to March 2nd with a doubleheader on the Saturday. The Aces then wrap up their stretch of Power Four visits at Vanderbilt on Tuesday, March 4th.  

UE’s long road stretch continues with a return to Arkansas for a series at Central Arkansas from March 7th to March 9th. Evansville then has back-to-back single midweek games with a stop at Southeast Missouri on Tuesday, March 11th and a stop at SIUE on Wednesday, March 12th. The Aces final non-conference series on the road will be at Samford from March 14th until March 16th. UE then plays its first game against Indiana in Bloomington on Tuesday March 18th before beginning Missouri Valley Conference play.

Evansville starts MVC action at Murray State from March 21st to March 23rd. The Aces then return home to German American Bank Field at Charles H. Braun Stadium after a full month away on Tuesday March 25th for the first game of a home and home series versus Western Kentucky. UE’s first home series in Valley play will be against Valparaiso from March 28th to the 30th with the MVC Championship and NCAA Tournament banner unveiling on Friday the 28th.

SEMO visits Evansville for the other half of the home and home series on Tuesday, April 1st. Then the Aces take a trip to Chicago for a series with UIC from April 4th to April 6th. UE returns home to host Butler on Tuesday April 8th before hitting the road again for a series at Illinois State starting Friday April 11th through Sunday April 13th. Evansville’s next home series will be a rematch of the 2024 MVC Championship game as 2024 regular season champs Indiana State are in town from April 17th to April 19th.

The Aces head back out for a week on the road starting in Bowling Green at Western Kentucky on Tuesday, April 22nd. UE continues on to Springfield for the final conference series with Missouri State before the Bears head to Conference USA from April 25th to April 27th. Evansville then welcomes Indiana to the River City for a game on Tuesday, April 29th before hosting Belmont for a Valley series from May 2nd through May 4th.

The final non-conference game of 2025 for the Aces will be across town at USI Baseball Field on Tuesday, May 6th. UE’s last road series of the season will be at Southern Illinois from May 9th to May 11th. Evansville closes out the 2025 regular season at home with a three-game series against Bradley starting on May 15th and ending on May 17th.

Postseason play for the Aces will take place in Normal, Ill. for the MVC Baseball Championship. The Championship double-elimination tournament will run from May 20th to May 24th at Duffy Bass Field.