Several slots are still available for next week's Red Cross Blood Drive! Every donation helps patients in need of lifesaving treatments. Whether you're a first-time donor or a regular, your contribution matters!

Sign up to donate at the link below:

UE Red Cross Blood Drive

Employees in need of a headshot can have theirs taken on Thursday, February 13 at 9:45 a.m.

Headshots will be taken outdoors near the southwest corner of the front oval lawn. In the event of rain, they will be moved indoors to the SOBA atrium.

To add your name to the list, please contact Abbie Perry at ap445@evansville.edu.

2024 W-2 forms have been processed for all employees and student workers. If you have provided consent to receive your W-2 electronically, you can view/print your W-2 in Self Service now. Simply log into Self-Service https://selfservice.evansville.edu Using the "Tax Information" tab click on "W-2 Information" and select the 2024 statement.

W-2 forms will be mailed for those who did not provide consent to receive an electronic form.

If you have any questions, please email our payroll department at payroll@evansville.edu.

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

SAA Social Committee invites YOU to LunchBox Trivia!

Are you up for the challenge?

When: Thursday, February 13, Noon – 1 p.m.

Where: Ridgeway University Center, Eykamp Hall

Register: Send your team of 4 to Megan McCombs at mm825@evansville.edu

No team? No problem! Just let Megan know and she will team you up with others.
What’s at Stake: Bragging Rights and the coveted Traveling LunchBox Trophy

Why? Because everyone needs a little fun.

Grab your friends, bring your lunch and come compete in LunchBox Trivia!

Fall LunchBox Trivia Winners from University Advancement: Kathy Taylor, Taylor Houchin, Morgan Lamberton, and Sylvia DeVault

The 2025 Student Art Showcase is currently open in the Krannert Gallery.  The exhibit features work by Visual Communications major Abbey Kyle.

Please join us in the Krannert Gallery for a reception on Thursday February 6 from 5:30pm - 7pm.

UE faculty/staff and students can claim free tickets to this week's men's basketball games by visiting the UE Ticket Office in the Carson Center. We need you at both games to help power our Aces as they enter the week on a three-game win streak! Join us at 7 PM on Wednesday, February 5th as we take on Southern Illinois and on national television at 7 PM on Saturday, February 8th against Bradley!

Student Media is hosting a Valentine's Day photoshoot for any student or faculty interested! The photoshoot will be in Hyde room 16 from 2:30pm-5pm. Scan the QR Code to sign up!

Hello there! This student-led 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. This session is for students who are available on February 4th from 11:30AM-1:00PM. This will take place in the library, room 209.  And February 6th from 2:30PM-4:00PM in the library, room 209. Students be sure to RSVP on UEngage!

Our Story: Once the Doors Opened" was produced by 1980 graduate Arnell Hill. Co-narrated by Leirra Carter '24 and directed by black Indianapolis videographer Aaron Turner, "Our Story" is a 45 minute documentary on the history of black students at Evansville College/University of Evansville, from 1934 to the early 2000 era. After the screening, there will be a conversation with the filmmakers and one of the narrators.

Our Story was awarded an IndieFest film award in the summer of 2021; and was featured in the prestigious Heartland International Film Festival in Indianapolis in October 2021.  It was leased to Hoodox within Indiana for viewing as part of their diversity video catalogue.

"Our Story" is just an introduction to the history of black students at UE.  There are many stories to be told.  To include more details on the stories of those mentioned in the documentary.  I only hope that other alumni, and the family of alumni from the past make an effort to follow up and tell those stories, so "Our Story" will only be seen as Chapter 1 in the discussion of the experiences of black students at Evansville College/UE.

Join the Center for Student Engagement for this semester's Leadership Lunch and Learn Series!

The Center for Student Engagement is excited to introduce a new leadership development framework that combines the Social Change Model of Leadership Development and Corey Seemiller's Student Leadership Competencies. This framework provides a holistic approach to cultivating impactful student leaders.

To kick off this semester's series, Breanna Bondurant, the University of Evansville's Spiritual Formation Coordinator, will be using her expertise and experiences in her workshop about personal, individual leadership. She will cover topics such as self-understanding and personal ethics and their impact on personal leadership.

All students are invited and lunch will be provided for the first 20 people in attendance! To reserve your spot and your meal, please RSVP here on UEngage. Walk-ins are welcome!

This semester's sessions will take place on the first Wednesday of each month during the Spring Semester and will cover the following topics:

- Individual Leadership (February 5)

- Group Leadership (March 5)

- Community Leadership (April 2)

For any questions, please reach out to the Center for Student Engagement at cse@evansville.edu

Looking to elevate your dining experience? Join us at The Eatery on February 13th for a one-night-only event: Premium Steak Night! This special dinner features hand-cut, juicy steak paired with a selection of gourmet sides that are sure to satisfy. For just 1 meal plan swipe + $10, you’ll enjoy a dining experience like no other. Why settle for the usual when you can treat yourself to an upgraded menu that’s bursting with flavor? See you soon

Please join the Community Racial Justice Prayer Service on Sunday, February 9th, 2025 at 2pm in Eykamp Hall. All faith communities are welcome!

High school students throughout the Tri-State and beyond were awarded significant scholarships on Saturday at the University of Evansville's 11th annual High School Changemaker Challenge, made possible by Toyota Indiana.

The challenge is designed to motivate young people to take a leading role in identifying and solving challenges in the world through innovation and creativity.

UE has committed more than $1 million in scholarships to winners of this competition since its inception. Those who choose UE as their college destination will each receive four-year scholarships as listed below:

First Place / STEMpire: Empowering Young Women in STEM

Team member: Norah Ahmed; Evansville Day School, Evansville, Indiana

STEMpire: Empowering Young Women in STEM is a youth-led nonprofit that aims to break down barriers women face in joining STEM fields. This initiative provides resources, education, and assistance for high school girls, especially women from underserved communities like the Evansville Promise Neighborhood, and we are exploring doing so through the first STEMpire Conference in summer 2025 and the STEMpire Task Force.

Second Place / Boomerang Learning

Team members: Kris Lau, Abdul-Aleem Mohammed, Parth Patel; Signature School, Evansville, Indiana

Boomerang Learning is a learning program that will help students who have had trouble catching up to Indiana standards post-COVID and to help students who are falling behind their peers.

Third Place / Sprouts: Rooted in Education

Team members: Olivia Cooper; North High School, Evansville, Indiana

Sponsored gardens would be constructed at EVSC elementary schools (with summer school options). The gardens will serve to provide fresh food to nearby food pantries and mitigate local climate change.

On Friday, January 24, a panel of judges heard pitches from the top 20 teams and individual students who had been invited to the in-person competition. From those top 20, six ideas were then chosen for the championship round that took place on Saturday, January 25. During that event, judges awarded first, second, and third place. Additionally, a surprise $10,000 UE scholarship was given to each of the runners up.

Runners up:

Clear Vision

Team members: Evan Walker, Charles March-Gibson; Zionsville Community High School, Zionsville, Indiana

Clear Vision will help neighborhoods achieve safer and more accessible communities by providing durable, reflective address plaques applied directly to the curb for clear and uniform home visibility.

Freedom Boots

Team members: Keegan Griepenstroh, Elias Hager, Isaac Hager; North High School, Evansville, Indiana

Freedom Boots are advanced motorized leg braces powered by electrical stimulation, designed to deliver an immersive experience when paired with a VR headset-all at an affordable price.

PoliTech

Team members: Jonathan Baker, Tyoshi Chikayama-Jackson; Signature School, Evansville, Indiana

PoliTech is an innovative platform that bridges the gap between politicians and their voters through AI technology and social media integration, while ensuring credibility through verified politician accounts and transparent engagement metrics. The platform offers features like PoliAI providing faster information for voters, PoliFeed for sharing verified updates and engaging with followers, and a comprehensive dashboard for politicians to manage their online presence and track authentic engagement metrics.

To learn more about High School Changemaker Challenge please visit https://www.evansville.edu/changemaker/

Join the SAA Book Club! This month we will be reading The Happy Place by Emily Henry. This is a 2023 Goodreads Choice Award winner for Romance. Our gathering will be on Wednesday Feb 26th from 12 noon to 1pm. We will meet in the 525 South Rotherwood building dining room to disucss the book and play Book Club Bingo for prizes. Feel free to bring your lunch.  Please R.S.V.P so there will be enough Bingo cards. For more information or to R.S.V.P please email Kathy Taylor at ks6@evansville.edu

We will have a representative from SharX on campus for a short time Tuesday afternoon, 3:30-5 in the Eades Music Room in SOBA, 153. She will meet with employees individually. If you want more information about the SharX pharmacy program or have specific medication questions, schedudle below.

Limited times available. Schedule here: https://ueliveevansville-my.sharepoint.com/:x:/g/personal/ll138_evansville_edu/EdVmssTibN5FssdWohTew7kBFsNJTtTzWyxk_uBewOmfrQ?e=ixBZU6

The UE Library Archives is excited to announce that longtime local activist and UE alumnus Sondra Matthews has donated her entire collection of Our Times newspapers to the archives. Ms. Matthews founded Our Times, the tristate's only black-owned newspaper, in 1983 and the paper was published under her editorship until 2022.

See https://www.evansville.edu/news/articleDetail.cfm?articleId=3287 for the full press release.

Academic Affairs is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2025 Outstanding Teacher Award. The University bestows this award annually to a faculty member at Commencement for exemplary teaching and student service. The goal of the award is to encourage both outstanding teaching and the inclusion of students in as many facets of academic life as possible. Any full-time faculty member who is a classroom teacher, has taught at least two years at UE and holds the rank of instructor, assistant professor, associate professor, or professor is eligible. Students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni may make nominations.

Outstanding Teacher Award Criteria:

• A  record of outstanding teaching effectiveness both within and outside the classroom.
• The ability to inspire, promote, and sustain the intellectual devlelopment of students.
• A pedagogical approach that is innovative, intellectually rigorous, creative, and engaging.
• Demonstrated scholary contributions and their integration into the classroom.
• Advising/mentoring of student and student organizations.
• Involvement in the University and/or greater community.

The following Outstanding Teacher Award winners from the past five years are not eligible:  2020 – Dr. Mike Roscoe; 2021 – Dr. Julie Merkle; 2022 – Dr. Katie Whetstone; 2023 – Dr. James Ware; and 2024 – Dr. Diana Rodriquez Quevedo.

Access the link below to submit a nomination. https://www.evansville.edu/offices/academicaffairs/outstanding-teacher-form.cfm

Forward supplemental documentation if needed to:  ph28@evansville.edu. Please include the faculty member’s name and OTA 2025 in the subject line.

 The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, March 7, 2025.

Employees - Ascension St. Vincent is providing mobile mammography services for the University of Evansville. The mobile mammography bus will be located in the Health Clinic Parking Lot on March 25th from 9:00AM - 2:00PM. Please call the Ascension St. Vincent Breast Center at 812-485-4437 to schedule your mammogram screening. See the flyer for additional scheduling details!

2025-26 MARGERY FLORENCE KAHN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE

It was the desire of the donor, Margery Florence Kahn, that her scholarship be awarded to "dedicated and conscientious students who exhibit a true passion for their chosen fields of study, and who, in the opinion of the members of the University of Evansville faculty, are likely to bring the same enthusiasm into the performance of their jobs or the practice of the professions which they will pursue following graduation."

All University of Evansville full-time undergraduate students who will be juniors or seniors in the 2025-26 academic year may apply. An essay of about 300 words must accompany the application along with two to five faculty recommendation letters.

View the application and faculty recommendation information.

Completed applications and recommendation letters should be returned to the Office of Student Financial Services by MAY 9, 2025.

Questions may be directed to the Office of Student Financial Services at 812-488-2364 or studentfinancialservices@evansville.edu.

Summer session courses can be added to your monthly payment plan now with no additional set-up fee. If you are enrolling in summer courses, anticipated summer charges can be included in the spring semester payment plan and the plan extended through May (for Summer 1 charges) or June (Summer 2 charges). The undergraduate tuition rate for Summer 2025 is $610 per credit hour. Fees per summer term include a $50 registration fee and a $44 technology fee. Payment arrangements are due prior to the start of the summer term.

Students should contact the Office of Student Financial Services no later than Reading/Study Day, May 1, 2025, to determine if financial aid is available for their summer courses.

To modify your current payment plan to include summer, contact the cashiers in the Office of Student Financial Services at 812-488-2565.

As we focus on the future and strive to create a campus where all can thrive, it is vital that we collect timely, high-quality data to guide our decisions and ensure our efforts are grounded in factual evidence. The University of Evansville will send a Sense of Community Survey to all members of our community in partnership with The Higher Education Data Sharing Consortium (HEDS) on February 17.

This survey will help us better understand how students and employees experience community on campus. Your feedback will help shape a more welcoming environment for all.

How to Participate:

• A survey link will be emailed to all community members this morning.
• The survey will remain open until March 21.
• Your participation is vital to shaping UE’s future as a transformative institution. Together, we can ensure that our campus continues to be a place where lives are changed, and the world is impacted for the better.

Thank you for lending your voice to this important effort.

University of Evansville (UE) and Ivy Tech Community College announced a new partnership Tuesday that provides Ivy Tech graduates with a seamless pathway to continue their education at UE. This landmark partnership, known as a Guaranteed Admission Agreement (GAA), reinforces both institutions' commitment to creating opportunities for academic success and supporting students' educational aspirations.

The GAA guarantees admission to UE for students who complete an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Applied Science degree at Ivy Tech with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher. Students must meet specific requirements, including applying for admission to UE and completing all degree requirements for their program.

Highlights of the Agreement:

• Guaranteed Admission: Ivy Tech graduates will be guaranteed admission to all UE bachelor’s degree programs, with the exception of select programs such as Music, Theatre, and Nursing, which require additional criteria.
• Scholarship Opportunities: Qualified students will receive a minimum academic scholarship of $20,000 per year for up to five semesters, with opportunities for higher awards based on GPA and achievements.
• Seamless Transition: Existing articulation agreements ensure a smooth transfer process, enabling students to progress efficiently without losing credit.

For more information about the Guaranteed Admission Agreement, please click here.

The Eykamp Prize was established by Richard and Rita Eykamp in 2015 to honor Faculty Achievement at the University of Evansville. Recipients of the prize will receive an award of $10,000 in recognition of extraordinary contributions to the University. Examples of such contributions include deep and successful involvement in recruiting students; expanding the number, scope, and competitiveness of grant funding for their department; and bringing positive public awareness to the University through scholarship, knowledge, and understanding of their discipline. Up to two prizes a year may be awarded.

Nominations for the Eykamp Prize may come from any member of the University of Evansville Community. Nominees should be tenured or tenure-track faculty members at the University who have not received the award in the previous five years. Nominations can be submitted in writing or via e-mail to Mary Kessler, Interim Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost, by March 7, 2025. Nominations should include the name of the faculty member and a brief statement of the reasons that individual is being nominated.

Recipients of the Eykamp Prize will be selected by an Awards Committee, appointed by the Interim EVPAA/Provost, that includes members of the faculty and staff, academic administrators, and at least one member of the Board of Trustees. The award will be announced and presented at the May Commencement Ceremony.

Recipients in the previous five years: 2020 – Dr. Jerrilee LaMar; 2021 – Dr. Joyce Stamm; 2022 – Dr. Mari Plikuhn; 2023 – Dr. Suresh Immanuel; 2024 – Dr. Alan Kaiser.

Academic coaching is now available to all students! To view the academic coaching drop-in schedule, follow this link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TXfyllQ41AEs_0JAza38zn8Q0o486bLlNKFpzDmEc5A/edit?gid=0#gid=0

What can an academic coach do for YOU?

Academic coaches can help with time management, schedule creation, organization, study skills, connecting with university resources, and more! Drop-in hours are open to all students. Don’t hesitate to stop by the Success Lab (Clifford Memorial Library, Room 259) if you would like to connect with a coach!”

Reminder, Friday, February 7 is an opportunity for both students and employees to take a break from day-to-day responsibilities and focus on mental and physical health. We have made the decision to once again implement a Wellness Day during the semester.

Our academic departments and administrative offices will be closed, but dining services will operate with adjusted hours. Café Court will be open from 10:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m., and Chick-fil-A will be open from noon until 8:00 p.m. The library will remain open for those who may want a quiet space to reflect or recharge.

We recognize that this is just one day, and mental health is important each and every day. If you are a student in need of support, please connect with our Office of Counseling Services at counselingservices@evansville.edu or 812-488-2663. Employees may receive support through the University’s Employee Assistance Program, which can be accessed by contacting 1-888-293-6948.

Whatever you plan for February 7 – whether it’s sleeping in, reading a book, taking a walk, or catching up with friends and family – we hope you enjoy this day off to revitalize.

There is an important update to UE's Password Policy, which will take effect on March 1. To enhance the security of our systems and protect user accounts, all passwords will now be required to have a minimum of 12 characters.

Passwords are a crucial aspect of computer security and serve as the front line of protection for user accounts. A poorly chosen password may result in the compromise of the University of Evansville's entire network. As such, all University of Evansville employees, including contractors and vendors with access to University systems, are responsible for taking the appropriate steps to select and secure their passwords. You may change your password anytime before the March 1, by going to https://passwordreset.evansville.edu.

For more details, please review the full password policy and other related policies at policies.evansville.edu.

Calling all commuter students! The dual student lounge is now open and recieving registrations! The common spaces in Hale Hall are now being opened to commuter students to allow for a more relaxed place to study, get some down time between classes, or have lunch! The spaces that are available include the game room, the kitchen and attached lounge area, and the computer lab. Registration is located on the second floor of Ridgway in the office of residence life. Access is granted 24-48 working hours after registration is complete.

The space operates on the same hours as Ridgway and swipe access is added to your student ID following registration!

Congratulations to Ted McCoart for receiving the Employee of the Month award for January!

Ted took on the Athletic Hall of Fame in November. Not only was the event a success, he hit it out of the park. He has been a key addition to the Alumni and Engagement team working directly with athletic annual giving donors, coaches, and athletics. He was instrumental in the MVC baseball tournament in the spring. Under Ted's leadership, Support Your Sport in November raised over $141,000, more than double in 2023. UE is very lucky to have an employee like Ted.

Ted works in University Advancement as the Assistant Director of Athletics Annual Giving. Share your congrats with Ted when you see him around campus.

Kevin Jordan (PsyD program), Emily Thimling (PA program), and Andy Lampkins (Interim Dean of the College of Education and Health Sciences) have published a research article in the flagship journal of physician assistant education – The Journal of Physician Assistant Education. Entitled “Introducing Medical Educators to Interpersonal Theory: Its Application to Emotional Intelligence,” the article uses the interpersonal perspective of clinical, social, and personality psychology to better understand emotional intelligence in a sample of physician assistant students. You can access the article here: The Journal of Physician Assistant Education

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Riding its first 3-game Missouri Valley Conference win streak in four years, the University of Evansville men’s basketball team looks to make it four in a row on Wednesday when Southern Illinois comes to town for a 7 p.m. game at the Ford Center.  ESPN+ and the Purple Aces Radio Network will have the broadcast.

Last Time Out  

- Trailing 74-73 with 1:54 remaining on Sunday at Belmont, the Purple Aces finished the game on a 7-1 run to take an 80-75 victory

- Gabriel Pozzato was the top scorer in the contest with 22 points while Tayshawn Comer finished just behind him with 19

- Connor Turnbull scored a career-high 14 points while Josh Hughes matched his tally with 14

- Tanner Cuff added 6 points and 13 boards

Noting the Week

- Evansville’s victories over Murray State and Belmont put an end to multiple streaks

- The win over Belmont was the first since November of 2015 and ended a 6-game skid against the Bruins

- With the win, UE won its third consecutive Valley win and second road victory in a row

- The last 3-game MVC win streak came between 12/28/20 and 1/9/21 when UE won four in a row

- This marked the first time since 2016 that UE won consecutive MVC road games; UE won its final three league road games that year (Bradley, Drake, Loyola)

Make it Three

- Gabriel Pozzato was named the MVC Freshman of the Week for the third time this season and second week in a row on Monday

- He averaged 25.5 points and 3.5 rebounds per game while leading UE to a pair of wins

- With his season average of 16.2 PPG, Pozzato is fourth in the MVC

- Averaging 17 points and 6.5 boards against UIC and Valpo, Pozzato earned his second MVC freshman accolade on Jan. 27

- Pozzato has averaged 24 PPG over the last three contests including a career-high 29 points in the win over Murray State

Another Career Game

- Connor Turnbull’s stellar play continued in the win at Belmont as he reset his career scoring mark with 14 points to go along with 6 boards and 4 assists

- Over the last 10 games, Turnbull has posted 9.3 points, 5.4 boards and 2.4 blocks

- He matched his career high with six blocks at Valpo and paces the MVC with 1.78/game; he has a block in 15 of the last 17 contests

- His total of 41 blocks is 26th in the nation while his average is 38th nationally

- Offensively, he has scored eight or more points in 8 of the last 10 games to improve his season average to 6.8 PPG

Scouting the Opponent

- Southern Illinois has won five of its last seven games to improve to 10-13 on the season and 5-7 in MVC play

- On Saturday, SIU dropped a 75-65 home game to Drake; prior to the defeat, the Salukis picked up road victories at UIC and Valparaiso

- Ali Dibba leads a trio of double figure scores for SIU with 16.7 PPG

- Kennard Davis Jr. is averaging 15.5 points and 5.0 rebounds while Jarrett Hensley checks in with 11.2 points and a team-high 5.3 caroms per contest

- Davis paces Southern Illinois with 54 assists and 41 triples on the season

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) announced the selection of 781 teams from 459 institutions for the Scholar All-America Team for the Fall 2024 semester. These teams, comprising 19,209 student-athletes, were recognized for their outstanding academic achievements.

Both the men and women from the University of Evansville received the accolade.  Evansville’s women completed the fall semester with a cumulative team GPA of 3.48.  The Purple Aces men also received the accolade.  The guys wrapped up the fall semester with a team mark of 3.12.

To earn this prestigious recognition, teams were required to achieve a grade point average (GPA) above 3.0 during the Fall 2024 semester. Of the selected teams, an impressive 654 recorded a GPA of 3.30 or higher, qualifying them for the Intercollegiate Coach Association Coalition All-Sport Academic Standings.

ST. LOUIS – Senior outfielder Zoe Frossard has been named to the Preseason All-Missouri Valley Conference Team as the University of Evansville softball team is set to open the season this weekend.

Frossard led the Purple Aces with a .301 batting average last season while recording 28 walked, 26 runs, and 13 RBI.  The 2022 MVC Newcomer of the Year earned a nod on the league’s scholar-athlete squad last season.  In 2023, Frossard was a member of the MVC All-Defensive Team.

Along with the preseason squads, the league announced the preseason poll, which has Evansville picked 10th out of 12 schools.

UE opens the season this weekend at the Paladin Tournament in Greenville, S.C.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – To celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day on February 5 the University of Evansville held a free event for Tri-State area girls in 8th grade and under on Saturday, February 1.

For the second year in a row, UE Athletics held a National Girls and Women in Sports Day event sponsored by MDWise. The event was free for local girls in the 8th grade or younger thanks to MDWise support.  At the event, the 85 girls participated in a clinic where they learned different women’s sports offered by the Purple Aces. The clinic was then followed up by a free dinner and watching the UE women’s basketball game against Valparaiso.

“This event was a great opportunity to bring our community on campus and to get to know our student-athletes,” said UE Director of Athletics Dr. Ziggy Siegfried.  "This special day would not have been possible without the support of MDWise. A big thank you to MDWise, the NGWSD Committee, our female student-athletes, all the participants, and their families. We look forward to continuing this event after two successful iterations.”

The clinic from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday was run by Evansville’s women student-athletes from five different programs, Aces Cheer, and the UE athletic training department. The girls began in Meeks Family Fieldhouse with stretches and warmups. They were then split into two groups based on age to rotate between four different sports stations.

In the groups, the girls learned different parts of soccer, softball, volleyball, and golf. Once the sports clinics wrapped up at 4 p.m. everyone gathered in the women’s basketball practice facility for a tailgate. During the tailgate, the participants learned cheers from Aces Spirit and enjoyed a photo booth. The day then ended with the girls watching UE women’s basketball take on Valpo in a close 66-54 loss.

“It was special to have that crowd,” said Evansville women’s basketball forward Maggie Hartwig. “We always love when fans come out and support. But seeing the little girls there reminds you of when you were little. And it's super special to see that they’re growing up and being able to watch us go out there and compete.”

“It was an awesome environment,” said Head Women’s Basketball Coach Robyn Scherr. “We’re super grateful to our sponsor MDWise for helping us put on this event. I’m so proud to coach here at UE and to be a part of our players' lives and give them the platform to give back to the girls in our community. Hopefully, some of the girls that came today continue to be inspired and will want to keep picking up a basketball because it’s a great game.”

Photos from Saturday’s event can be found on the Evansville Athletics SmugMug page at this link.

ST. LOUIS – Averaging 25.5 points per game and leading the University of Evansville men’s basketball team to wins over Murray State and Belmont, Gabriel Pozzato has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Freshman of the Week.

This marks the third award of the season for Pozzato and second in a row.  Pozzato led the Purple Aces with his average of 25.5 poitns per game. Playing 38.3 minutes per game, Pozzato shot 64% (16/25) from the field and 41.7% (5/12) from long range. He converted 14 of his 16 free throw tries while chipping in 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game.

He opened the week with a career-high 29 points against the Racers. He shot 10-of-14 and knocked down four triples while picking up 4 boards and a pair of assists. His effort surpassed his previous career scoring mark of 28, which came in the season opener at North Texas.

Pozzato followed that up with 22 points in the win at Belmont. Playing all 40 minutes, he was 6-for-11 from the field and converted 9 of his 10 free throw tries.