Due to the holiday break, timesheets are due for Period Ending 12/28/2024 by Friday, 12/20/24 at 5 p.m. Supervisors, please approve timesheets before you leave for the break to facilitate the processing of payroll that will need to be processed before campus reopens on January 6. If you are scheduled to work during the first week of break, please estimate your hours based on your work schedule.

For full time employees, holiday hours should be entered for December 23-27.

Thank you for your assistance. If you have any questions, please email payroll@evansville.edu.

Happy Holidays from the University of Evansville!

Click here to watch this year's holiday video.

Questions or Concerns Regarding this Work:

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

UPDATED* Affected Dates and Times:

Tuesday, December 17, 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

Questions or Concerns Regarding this Work:

Bob Dale: Assistant Director Facilities Management and Planning, 812-488-2046, bd22@evansville.edu

Affected Dates:

Monday, December 16 through Saturday, December 31, 2024.

Description of Work

A contractor will be refinishing the Eykamp stage floor in Ridgway Center

Impact for Occupants:

-Minor dust from floor sanding. 

-Noises associated with floor machines.

-Minor odors from low volatile floor finish

Action(s) Required:

-Contractors will provide dust collection equipment.

-Eykamp 251 has been blocked out for this period of time. Wall curtains between 251 and other Eykamp combos should be left closed during the work.

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.

In September 2025, a review team from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) will visit the university as part of our reaffirmation of accreditation. To learn more about the criterion on which UE will be evaluated, please take a moment to watch the following video guides.

HLC Criterion 1 | Mission
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJYe4poqk-Q

HLC Criterion 2 | Integrity: Ethical and Responsible Conduct
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEcGIsTJRmU

HLC Criterion 3 | A-D Teaching and Learning for Student Success
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4M_MgYDQDg

HLC Criterion 3 | E-G Teaching and Learning for Student Success
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJAb7We7y6M

HLC Criterion 4 | Sustainability
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ4quibQzaQ

HLC Federal Compliance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fIP_9MOi0E

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!

Distribution Services is now accepting the revised In-House Office Supply form dated 12/2024.  The updated form reflects revised pricing and changes which include Petty Cash forms now packaged 12 forms per package.

Please note previous versions of the In-House Office Supply form will no longer be accepted as of January 13, 2025.  Please email your questions to CentralRecieving@evansville.edu.

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.

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.

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

Dr Oliver Haslam, Assistant Professor in English Literature at Harlaxton College, has just published his first monograph, Minimalism and Affect in American Literature, 1970-2020 (Bloomsbury Academic, 2024).

In Minimalism and Affect in American Literature, 1970-2020, he argues that writers of American literary minimalism are uniquely privileged in their ability to formalize precarity and threatening cultural currents into the fragile construct that is ordinary life. Through readings of Joan Didion, Raymond Carver, Paul Auster, and Don DeLillo, and cultural phenomena ranging from sedation to telephony, he considers the persistence and political importance of minimalism within American literature from the 20th century into the 21st.

‘In Minimalism and Affect in American Literature, 1970-2020, Haslam gives us a highly readable account of the precariousness of our contemporary moment, with all its affective extremes. This will be an indispensable text for understanding the ongoing relevance of literary minimalism.’ – Marc Botha, Associate Professor of English, Durham University, UK.

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/.

NASHVILLE – The University of Evansville women’s basketball team wasn’t able to contain the Vanderbilt Commodores explosive offense in a 106-40 loss.

The Purple Aces returned to historic Memorial Gymnasium after 30 years on Saturday afternoon. Playing at the only Power Four opponent on the season schedule UE struggled to get around Vanderbilt’s Top 20 defense. Freshman guard Camryn Runner (Cicero, Ind. / Hamilton Heights HS) led Evansville through 40 minutes with 11 points, five rebounds, an assist, and a block.

The Aces had a quick start to the game taking an early lead on freshman guard Kaiden Kreinhagen’s (Indianapolis / North Central HS) three in the first minute. UE held the lead a minute and a half into the game before the Commodores offense got going with an eight-point run. Sophomore forward Maggie Hartwig (Sauk City, Wis. / Sauk Prairie HS) broke Evansville’s scoring drought with a jumper with six on the clock. Vandy put together another run before the Aces hit a three in the sixth minute. UE made only one more basket in the first quarter as it was 34-12 going into the second.

It was a slow beginning to the second quarter as it took almost two minutes for either team to make a basket. Evansville’s first points were scored by senior guard Julia Palomo (Spain) after three minutes. It’d be another two minutes before the Aces found the net again as freshman guard Logan Leubbers Palmer (Union, Ky. / Randall K. Cooper HS) had her first collegiate points at the free throw line. UE had another perfect trip to the free throw line from Runner while Hartwig had Evansville’s last basket of the half. The Aces headed into halftime trailing by 38.

UE was able to score in double digits during the third quarter as Runner led the team with four points. Hartwig got Evansville back on the board just over a minute into the quarter. The Aces built some momentum with back-to-back fast break layups midway through the third. Runner then added her second three-pointer of the game with four minutes to go. UE added two more points from the line for 11 in the third quarter and went into the final frame down 86-31.

Hartwig had the first basket of the fourth quarter less than 10 seconds in as junior forward Tamesha Dozier (Louisville, Ky. / Wabash Valley) had Evansville’s next field goal two minutes later. The Aces wouldn’t score again over the next four minutes until Leubbers Palmer made the first three of her Purple Aces career. She also had UE’s final basket of the game on a driving layup with 1:19 left on the clock. Evansville ended the game with 40 points as the Commodores beat the Aces 106-40.

Runner led the team on offense, while Hartwig had her first double-digit rebound performance in a month. The sophomore pulled down 10 boards while scoring eight points. In her first game with UE, Leubbers Palmer had nine points, two rebounds, and was second on the team in assists with three. While Palomo was Evansville’s assist leader with four helpers in 26 minutes.

The Aces have a quick turnaround for their next game on Tuesday, December 17th. UE will host its annual Education Day game at the Ford Center against NAIA IU Columbus. Tip-off for the game is set for 11 a.m.

The Purple Aces got back in the win column in a big way against SIUE on Sunday. UE had the program’s first game with three 20+ point scorers since at least the 2006-07 season in the double-digit win over the Cougars. Evansville's scoring leader senior guard Julia Palomo set a career-high in 37 minutes of play with 26 points. One of four seniors on the Aces roster, Palomo shot a staggering 85.7% on Sunday missing only two field goals through 40 minutes. Along with setting a new career-high Palomo also matched her season-high in steals taking away three balls from SIUE.

Saturday’s game will be UE’s only chance to play a Power Four opponent in the 2024-25 regular season. It will be Evansville’s first visit to Memorial Hall in 30 years as the program last faced the Vanderbilt Commodores in 1994 in a 121-64 loss. Tomorrow's game will feature a marquee freshman match-up with the two most consistent scoring newcomers. Vanderbilt guard Mikayla Blakes currently leads all freshmen in Division I basketball with 20.2 points per game. UE guard Camryn Runner follows right behind Blakes among freshmen with 19.6 points per game as both are early contenders for National Freshman of the Year.

Between Blakes and sophomore forward Khamil Pierre the Commodores are the only team in the nation with two starters averaging over 20 points per game. Vanderbilt comes into this weekend with a 9-1 overall record with the team's only loss coming to #17 Michigan State at the end of November in the Acrisure Classic in Palm Springs, Calif. With their impressive start to the season, the Commodores received 15 votes in the AP Top 25 poll for the sixth week of the 2024-25 season. Saturday's game is Vanderbilt's first after 10 days away from the court following an 88-70 victory at Miami (Fla.). 

With a 21-point and rebound-leading performance on Sunday, Runner earned her third MVC Freshman of the Week honor. Runner is one of three Aces to have earned 3 weekly honors in their first season at UE. She is only two weekly honors away from tying the most by an Evansville freshman in one season which was program points leader Sara Dickey during the 2013-14 season. Against the Cougars Runner recorded 21 points, seven rebounds, five assists, one steal, and one block through 36 minutes on the floor. The freshman also did not record a turnover on Sunday for her first 1.00 assist/turnover ratio.