Dr. Andy Lampkins has been appointed the Dean of the College of Education and Health Sciences, effective June 1, 2025. Dr. Lampkins has served as the interim dean since September 2023 and has proven to be an inspiring leader during this time.

A faculty member at the University of Evansville since 2013, Dr. Lampkins has made significant contributions to the academic and research communities. His work in molecular synthesis, drug discovery, and innovative therapeutics has had a profound impact on both the field and our students.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Lampkins on his appointment. We look forward to the continued growth and success of the College of Education and Health Sciences under his leadership.

UPDATE: 

Due to inclement weather, the Greek Field Day has been moved to the Fitness Center Gym. H Lot will no longer need to be closed. 

Earlier

H Lot will be partially closed (side closest to Carson Lawn) from 5:10 p.m. to 9 p.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, April 2, for Greek Week Field Day. This event is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and is open to everyone. There will be inflatables, food, and yard games!

During the period of March 31 through April 11, benefit-eligible employees may enroll or make changes in the University’s health, life, long term disability, and dental insurance, supplemental health and flexible spending account benefit plans. It is the only chance for benefit-eligible employees to enroll or make changes until the next open enrollment period unless you have a qualifying change in status.   Please review benefits information and make your enrollment elections at: https://selfservice.evansville.edu/Student/HumanResources/Benefits, as well as details about benefits changes in the attached memo, for important announcements and reminders, which will occur June 1 to the University’s benefits.    Among the open enrollment highlights:

• No change to any insurance premiums, including health insurance.
• We are partnering with HealthJoy and Teladoc to offer a Mental Health Program to supplement UE’s already robust mental healthcare benefits to remove barriers and improve access to mental health providers.
• We will implement the CancerCARE Program, which is a unique benefit designed to provide support to employees and dependent family members in the event of a cancer diagnosis.
• Enrollment/changes to your TIAA retirement plan salary deferrals will continue to be managed on the TIAA website.  Therefore, you do not need to re-enroll in the retirement plan. 

Date Time  Location

Tuesday, April 1 9:00 am to 10:00 am, Eykamp Hall Room 251

Tuesday, April 1 10:30 am to 11:30 am, Eykamp Hall Room 251

Tuesday, April 1 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm, Eykamp Hall Room 251

Wednesday, April 2 9:00 am to 10:00 am, Eykamp Hall Room 251

Wednesday, April 2 10:30 am to 11:30 am, Eykamp Hall Room 251

Wednesday, April 2 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm, Eykamp Hall Room 251

One of the meetings will be recorded so that employees may watch the presentation at their convenience. We will share a link to the recording in PurplePulse on April 3. However, in-person attendance is strongly encouraged.   Again, please note that all benefit eligible employees (including those who do not want to make any changes to their current coverage) must enter their elections between March 31 and April 11 via On-Line Benefit Enrollment.  Insurance deductions will be made during May for coverage effective June 1.   Please contact the Office of Human Resources at ext. 5045 with any questions. 

We Grow Aces! is a vital initiative dedicated to fostering a culture of belonging and support at the University of Evansville. In June, a Pure Produce Container from Evansville-based Anu and Ekō Solutions in Fishers will include a vertical garden system housed in an up-cycled, climate-controlled shipping container. The container farm can grow produce year-round. In addition to the food supply, we also aim to create meaningful connections and provide mentorship opportunities.

We Grow Aces! was recently featured in this article from Inside Indiana Business.

If you’re interested in getting involved or learning more about how you can contribute, we encourage you to reach out to Rob Shelby, Vice President for Talent & Community, at rs262@evansville.edu. Your engagement can make a lasting impact on our university community.

Thank you for your support in growing Aces together!

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

Join us for the Flag Parade on Thursday, April 10th! This UE tradition kicks off the International Food Festival the following day, Friday, April 11th.

Students, staff, and faculty are invited to carry a flag representing their home country or a nation they feel connected to.

Reserve a flag in advance using this link: https://forms.office.com/r/uk5L8rqjY4.

Or, simply arrive at Ridgway at 3:30 PM to claim a flag before the parade begins!

Parade starts at 4:00 PM – see you there!

Join the Office of Institutional Equity and Intersectional Feminist Alliance (IFA)  for an important program titled "Breaking the Cycle: Understanding and Preventing Abusive Relationships in College" on Thursday, April 10, from 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM in SOBA 71.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about sexual violence and supporting survivors. This program will address the critical issue of abusive relationships in college settings, providing valuable insights and strategies for prevention.

Did you know?

• Nearly one in five women in the United States experiences completed or attempted rape during their lifetime.
• Date rape is a significant concern, with many incidents involving acquaintances or intimate partners.
• Nearly one in 33 men in the U.S. have experienced attempted or completed rape in their lifetime.
• 44% of lesbian women have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner.
• 50% of transgender people have been sexually assaulted at least once in their life.

Let's come together to learn, support, and take action against sexual violence. Your participation can make a difference!

For more information, please contact Annie Sills at cs175@evansville.edu .

We look forward to seeing you there!

This month the SAA book club is reading The Housemaid by Freida McFadden. This is a twisty, suspenseful thriller. They will be gathering together to discuss the book on Wednesday April 30th from 12noon to 1pm at the University Advancement House on Rotherwood. You are welcome to bring your lunch. As a reminder, in May the book club plans to have a Reverse Book club gathering where everyone brings a book to talk about it that they either loved or hated. That date has yet to be scheduled but start thinking about what book you might like to share.

The UE community is welcome to attend the Faculty Retirement Tree Planting Ceremony that will take place on Sunday, April 27. This event will begin at 1:00 p.m. at Koch Center’s Koch South Lawn. The following faculty members will be honored at the event:

• Lora Becker- Professor of Psychology
• Ralph Larmann- Professor of Art
• Rob Montgomery- Professor Emeritus of Marketing
• Gregory Rike- Assistant Professor of Music
• Mark Shifflet- Professor of Communication

Please join us to wish them well in their retirement.

Lora Becker, Professor of Psychology

Dr. Lora Becker earned her PhD and master’s degrees from the State University of New York (Binghamton), dual bachelor’s from Wright State University (Dayton, Ohio) and joined the UE faculty in 1999. Since joining the University, Dr. Becker has written numerous research articles and posters with undergraduate students and supported this research with a variety of granting sources including the Ball Brothers Venture Grant, the Mead Johnson Nutritional Grant, UE's Global Scholar grant and several UExplore Research Grants, ARSAF grants and ADVANTAGE Undergraduate Research grants. All of these research endeavors were sought in order to give students the opportunity to practice science on their way to their careers in medicine, teaching, and research. Her impact was felt on campus through several director positions over the past 20 years including the Neuroscience Program, the Summer Reading Program, the Major Discovery Program, the Academic Assessment Committee, and General Education. She spent a term as Faculty Senate Chair where she established meetings between Faculty Senate Executive board and the President's Cabinet. Her committee work is too numerous to list. Dr. Becker was the second recipient of the Eykamp Prize for extraordinary contributions by UE faculty to the University. She was also awarded the Mentor of the Year award from Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience (or FUN). Nationally, she served as president of Nu Rho Psi, the honor society for neuroscience, overseeing the first Indiana chapter of the organization established at UE. She served as treasurer of FUN and spent twelve years on the Board of Directors for Phi Kappa Phi, the largest interdisciplinary honors society, culminating her time serving as President in 2024. But through it all, it was the classroom that motivated Dr. Becker the most. She built several courses in the neuroscience program and now retires having taught every neuroscience course that the University of Evansville offers. What a great 26 years!

Ralph Larmann, Professor of Art

Professor Larmann has taught painting, drawing, computer graphics, graphic design, games design, and art general education courses, exhibits paintings nationally, and writes art texts for college and advanced placement high school art programs worldwide. He has received the Berger Award for Excellence in Scholarly Activity and twice served as Visiting Professor at Harlaxton College. His composite portrait of Gregory Gregory was unveiled and dedicated at Harlaxton College in 2017.

Students in his painting courses have worked in many painting medias including oils, acrylics, encaustic, egg tempera, casein, watercolor, and buon fresco. General education courses Introduction to the Visual Arts is an overview focusing on visual literacy, and Introduction to Studio Art is a survey of art studio materials and techniques. His paintings have been included in international shows at the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University Bloomington and UE branch campus Harlaxton College in the United Kingdom. National group exhibitions include Art at the X, Xavier University, where he won the Best of Show Award earning a solo exhibition in the University's Gallery. Other solo exhibits include Indianapolis Museum of Art, Loyola University Chicago, and the Dayton Visual Arts Center. Professor Larmann is the coauthor of Gateways to Art, Journal for Museum and Gallery Projects, and the Thames & Hudson Introduction to Art, all published by Thames & Hudson and distributed by W. W. Norton in the United States. Gateways to Art has been translated into Mandarin Chinese and Korean.

Rob Montgomery, Professor of Marketing

Dr. Rob Montgomery is Professor Emeritus of Marketing at the University of Evansville where he served on the faculty since 1998. Prior to UE, Dr. Montgomery was Assistant Professor of Marketing at the University of North Carolina Pembroke for five years. He received his DBA and MBA at Mississippi State University and his BSBA from the University of Southern Indiana. He taught nearly every marketing course at one time or another. His last taught courses were EMBA Global Marketing, Principles of Marketing, Personal Selling, Marketing Management, and Marketing Research. Dr. Montgomery's current research interests include The Hunting Consumer and Thrift Store Marketing. His research has appeared in the Journal of Marketing Management, Great Ideas for Teaching Marketing, International Journal of Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Marketing, The Sports Journal, Journal for Economics Educators, Journal of Ministry Marketing Management, Journal of Nonprofit and Public Sector Marketing, The Academy of Marketing Studies Journal, and others.

Gregory Rike, Assistant Professor of Music

Dr. Rike served as Musical Director for the nationally-recognized UE Theatre until 2016. Prior to coming to Evansville, he held teaching positions at the University of Mississippi, The Ohio State University, Ohio Northern University, Heidelberg University, and the University of Findlay.

Dr. Rike is comfortable with opera, oratorio, art song, and musical theater genres. He has been musical director of such shows as A Little Night Music, Follies, Company, Urinetown, Grand Hotel, The Last Five Years, Into the Woods, Parade, Assassins, The Mystery of Edwin Drood and Sweeney Todd as well as The Marriage of Figaro, Baby Doe, and Tartuffe. He has performed with various opera companies as well as the Evansville, Toledo, Charleston, Columbus, and Ohio State Symphony Orchestras. He has judged National Association of Teachers of Singing competitions in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Michigan, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Ontario, Canada, as well as the Metropolitan Opera auditions in Memphis, Tennessee.

Dr. Rike currently teaches courses in applied voice, song literature and vocal pedagogy.

Mark Shifflet, Professor of Communication

Dr. Mark Shifflet received his PhD in Communication from Rutgers University in 1995. He has served as Chair of the Department of Communication for eighteen years and served on the Faculty Senate as Chair. He was the recipient of the Dean’s Teaching Award for Arts & Sciences.

At UE, Dr. Shifflet has taught courses that have included multimedia design, intercultural communication, media law, health communication and world media systems. He became a Fulbright Scholar in 2010 studying characteristics of China’s media system and the development of its media law. He has been a member of The Association for Chinese Communication Studies. In more recent years, teaching and research has included work in the area of health communication with a focus on communication strategies for lowering infant mortality rates. Prior to joining academia, Dr. Shifflet worked in the global telecommunication industry focusing on international agreements for the first Trans-Atlantic and Trans-Pacific fiber optic cables (1988-89).

The Menstrual Equity Club is hosting the annual Jampon Event (Jam for tampons). It will be on the East Terrace Lawn APRIL 13TH AT 5:30PM. We need artists, vendors, comedians, dancers, or any talented people. It's for a great cause, low stakes, and a fun time!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyyNKHXJp1DIb7dRgoImr8fCiE5jVbclvcBbi0eu6_sZklQg/viewform?usp=sharing

Reach out to Katie Lawhorn or Delaney Ross OR fill out this form before the 10th of April.

Happy Jamming!

The Morgan Whitaker Stankey Andiron Lecture Series

We are pleased to announce that the next lecture in this series will be delivered by Dr. Clark Kimberling, on Thursday, April 10 at 4 PM in Koch 100. The title of the lecture is :  “From Philadelphia to New Harmony, 1826-1832

In 1970, Clark Kimberling finished his Ph.D in mathematics at the Illinois Institute of Technology and joined the UE faculty. His interests in New Harmony stem from the finding of a certain fossil in Evansville in 1854 and subsequent involvement of scientists in nearby New Harmony. He then started a UE-based website, "New Harmony Scientists, Educators, Writers, and Artists".  In 2000, he started the internationally acclaimed  UE-based "Encyclopedia of Triangle Centers", and 2024, he received the Sadelle and Sydney Berger Award for Scholarship.

Synopsis:

In 1826, the passengers on the "Boatload of Knowledge" moved to New Harmony, Indiana, and established a scientific and educational community. Under the leadership of William Maclure, President of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, and Madame Marie Fretageot, the former Philadelphians made important contributions to the natural sciences, arts, and education. This lecture will describe the lives and works of Maclure, Thomas Say, Charles-Alexandre Lesueur, Madame Fretageot, and their copperplate engraver, Cornelius Tiebout.

Join us as we celebrate academic excellence and dedication to nursing education at the Investiture Ceremony for Endowed Positions on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CDT in Neu Chapel.

This special event will honor:

• Mrs. Katie Thomas, recipient of the Nancy McFadin Mueller Endowed Chair in Nursing

• Mrs. Melissa Rea, recipient of the White Family Endowed Professorship in Nursing

A reception will follow in Eykamp Hall, Room 253, Ridgway University Center, providing an opportunity to congratulate our distinguished honorees.

For those unable to attend in person, the ceremony will be available via livestream.

To RSVP, contact Taylor Houchin at tb90@evansville.edu.

On Tuesday, April 15 at 7:30 in Wheeler Concert Hall, come experience a performance of Terry Riley’s "In C," a minimalist masterpiece that changed the course of music history.

Written in 1964, "In C" is a seminal work in minimalist music, known for its repetitive, shifting patterns that unfold over time. Riley's use of 53 short modular motifs, combined with the flexibility of interpretation, allows each performance to be unique. The piece is open-ended, with performers choosing when to move to the next pattern, creating a rich, evolving soundscape. “In C” provided the foundation for the Minimalist movement, including, in addition to Terry Riley, the composers Philip Glass, Steve Reich, and John Adams.

Don't miss the chance to experience this pioneering piece and feel its transformative influence on contemporary music.

DIY Shaker Salad 🥗 – Hosted by Colorful

Join us for a fun and interactive DIY Shaker Salad event at The Eatery! Customize your own fresh and flavorful salad while learning from dietitians through engaging videos on how different food colors fuel your body and mind.

📍 Location: The Eatery
⏰ Time: During Lunch

Come mix, shake, and nourish with us! 🥗✨

Sip n Paint 🎨 – Hosted by Colorful

Unleash your creativity at our Sip n Paint event with Colorful! Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of painting while sipping on refreshing non-alcoholic beverages. No experience needed—just bring your imagination!

📍 Location: Class of 1959 Gallery (Upstairs by the piano)
⏰ Time: 2:30 - 4:30 PM
🎟 Limited seats available! Reserve your spot here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KDHFLYL

Join the Pep and Vim Virtual 5K!
Celebrate in a healthy way and receive an exclusive T-shirt!*

www.uealumnionline.com/2025PV5K

Event Details:

•          Complete your 5K anytime between April 21 – April 25.
•          Submit your time online (a link will be emailed).
•          Prizes will be awarded based on various criteria.

Registration & Fees:

•          General registration: $25
•          Current UE students: $15 

Important Dates:

•          Register by Friday, April 11 to guarantee you receive your T-shirt by Pep and Vim (Friday, April 25).

Questions?

•          Contact the Office of Alumni and Engagement at alumni@evansville.edu.

The University of Evansville (UE) Department of Theatre is proud to announce alumnus Dylan Frederick ’14 will be returning to campus to screen AMERICAN THEATER which recently won the Feature Documentary Grand Jury Prize at the Slamdance Film Festival. The event will be held at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 1, and Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in the John David Lutz Theatre Lab. The 90-minute film will be followed by a Q&A with Frederick.

“AMERICAN THEATER follows artists who are on the conservative right, but our ambition is that the film can reach audiences across lines of difference,” says co-director Dylan Frederick. “In recent years, there has been a concerted effort to cast half of the country as fundamentally evil in the eyes of the other. AMERICAN THEATER aims to briefly interrupt that cynical strategy and offer audiences a new way to see ourselves in this current political moment—as an entire nation of actors desperate for direction.”

Once nationally celebrated for his large-scale outdoor musical productions at Serenbe Playhouse (TITANIC performed on an actual sinking ship or MISS SAIGON with a real helicopter landing) Brian Clowdus’s theater career came to a halt in 2020 amid extensive public allegations of unsafe working conditions, racism, and harassment. In the wake of these allegations, Clowdus reinvented himself as a MAGA Republican. AMERICAN THEATER follows Clowdus and his newly assembled troupe of actors as they rehearse their allegorical cancel culture musical–THE SALEM EXPERIENCE.

“The movie is a salute to the hardworking cast of THE SALEM EXPERIENCE,” says codirector Nicholas Clark. “They tried their very best to put on a new musical in the middle of the woods and under challenging circumstances. Musicals are unbelievably hard to make, and this one was particularly chaotic. Our idea for the project was to bring an entirely observational approach to documenting their artistic process without interruption. In this way, we were able to authentically capture a rehearsal room immersed in work.”

“At the center of this project is a complex relationship between a director and his cast which we feel reflects aspects of the dynamic between Trump and his supporters. That rehearsal dynamic has helped us understand the current national trend toward rightwing authoritarian leaders and those who follow them,” says producer Laura Hilliard.

Seating is limited and tickets are free to the public. Reserve your seat by calling the UE Theatre ticket office at 812.488.2031, Monday through Friday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Learn about resources available to current and future business owners from the Small Business Administration, Southwest Indiana Small Business Development Center and SCORE Evansville. Representatives will be on campus for an info session on Tuesday, April 8, 12:25-1:05 in SB172. This event is open to the campus community, but seating is limited and lunch will be provided, so be sure to reserve your seat by registering here. Contact Megan Conapinski at mt263@evansville.edu with questions.

Join us Wednesday mornings @ 8:30 AM throughout Lent for a time of meditation and prayer.

Matthew 25 will be at the health center the first Wednesday of every month from 9-11am for free, confidential HIV and Hepatitis C testing.  No appointment necessary. $15 Walmart giftcards available while supplies last.  Testing available to all faculity and students.

Economics 101 (Principles of Macroeconomics) and Economics 102 (Principles of Microeconomics), which fulfill general education requirements for Outcome 9, are offered in Summer 2025. Both courses are online and asynchronous, which provides flexibility in terms of timing and location.

Register for CHNG-310-02: Celebrating Hispanic Voices for the Fall 2025 semester! In this ChangeLab students explore Hispanic student identities, experiences, and perspectives by researching and recording podcast episodes in Spanish, English, and Spanglish. Hispanic students share their stories, discuss relevant issues, and celebrate their cultural heritage. Through this podcast, students develop a variety of skills to interview Hispanic students and community members who work to foster a sense of community, empowerment, and inclusivity at UE and beyond. Students are not required to speak Spanish to participate in this ChangeLab.

“Celebrating Hispanic Voices” Podcast trailer link:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1u4aRzFwFJ51rhHroAi8Gd?si=4e98316f31724c10

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trailer/id1772118609?i=1000671694058

If you want to learn more about this ChangeLab course, contact Dr. Diana Rodríguez Quevedo (Profe) via email at: dr130@evansville.edu

"Celebrating Hispanic Voices" Podcast: A podcast by Hispanic Students for Hispanic Students

Episode 2 – Season 2  is out!

In Episode 2, Ashly Chalico, a performance theatre major, talks about her experiences as a Latina woman at UE. She shares moments like auditioning for graduate theater programs, staying in touch with her family, and immersing herself in her favorite artists. Enjoy this inside look into Ashly's UExperience!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3aQvk5y6ISGkXt3qLJ4KIl?si=Ps1sqcevQzC2Ez2YoMZ37g

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-ep-ashlys-experience/id1772118609?i=1000699573950

Huge THANKS to our production team, Sophia Reyes, Jocelyn Solano Sánchez, and Tommy Housman!

As the weather gets warmer and the students get more restless for summer, it's that time of year again: Bike Race!    On April 26th, Intramurals and Greek Life will be hosting Bike Race: an event so seeped in tradition it's one of the first events booked each year. This morning-mid afternoon event will take place in Lot H by the soccer stadium and will include different Greek chapters and organizations competing for a trophy and bragging rights. This day features plenty of school spirit, free food and soda, plenty of water, and great weather.    I reach out today to ask for volunteers! To run such a great event, we need some extra support to get things going. Please review our sign up genius for time slots and job responsibilities here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AA8AD23A5FEC34-55938563-bike   If you have any questions, please let me know!    Thanks,    Will McDonner 

I am pleased to announce open enrollment dates for the University’s benefit plans. During the period of March 31 through April 11, benefit-eligible employees may enroll or make changes in the University’s health, life, long term disability, and dental insurance, supplemental health and flexible spending account benefit plans. It is the only chance for benefit-eligible employees to enroll or make changes until the next open enrollment period unless you have a qualifying change in status.

 Please review benefits information and make your enrollment elections at: https://selfservice.evansville.edu/Student/HumanResources/Benefits, as well as details about benefits changes in the attached memo, for important announcements and reminders, which will occur June 1 to the University’s benefits.

Among the open enrollment highlights:

·         No change to any insurance premiums, including health insurance.

·         We are partnering with HealthJoy and Teladoc to offer a Mental Health Program to supplement UE’s already robust mental healthcare benefits to remove barriers and improve access to mental health providers.

·         We will implement the CancerCARE Program, which is a unique benefit designed to provide support to employees and dependent family members in the event of a cancer diagnosis.

·         Enrollment/changes to your TIAA retirement plan salary deferrals will continue to be managed on the TIAA website.  Therefore, you do not need to re-enroll in the retirement plan.

Date

Time 

Location

Tuesday, April 1

9:00 am to 10:00 am                     

Eykamp Hall Room 251 

Tuesday, April 1

10:30 am to 11:30 am                  

Eykamp Hall Room 251 

Tuesday, April 1

1:30 pm to 2:30 pm                       

Eykamp Hall Room 251 

Wednesday, April 2

9:00 am to 10:00 am                     

Eykamp Hall Room 251 

Wednesday, April 2

10:30 am to 11:30 am                  

Eykamp Hall Room 251 

Wednesday, April 2

1:30 pm to 2:30 pm                       

Eykamp Hall Room 251 

One of the meetings will be recorded so that employees may watch the presentation at their convenience. We will share a link to the recording in PurplePulse on April 3. However, in-person attendance is strongly encouraged.

 Again, please note that all benefit eligible employees (including those who do not want to make any changes to their current coverage) must enter their elections between March 31 and April 11 via On-Line Benefit Enrollment.  Insurance deductions will be made during May for coverage effective June 1.

 Please contact the Office of Human Resources at ext. 5045 with any questions.

 Lori LeDuc

Associate Director of Human Resources

University of Evansville

ll138@evansville.edu

812-488-5045

Join Center for Inclusive Excellence intern and USI BSW student Shelby Gardner from 11:30 am-12:30 pm on Wednesday, April 16th, in the Multi-Cultural Student Commons, for a Service Dog Etiquette Lunch and Learn Program. Shelby will share information about service animal dog laws and rights, how to interact with service animals in public, and how to assist individuals in the disabled community with service animals.  Feel free to bring your lunch!

The University of Evansville has recently established an AI Task Force to explore the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by the administrators, faculty, staff, and students of the University of Evansville (UE). It will use its discoveries to develop and implement strategies for enabling UE’s campuses and communities to use AI in a way that is productive, safe, and responsible. 

Your input is critical to our initial efforts. By completing this brief survey, which takes approximately 5-7 minutes, you will directly influence the development of training programs, policies, and strategies tailored to meet your needs. Please complete the survey here: https://forms.office.com/r/eeZHqUcRAK   Thank you for contributing to this important initiative!

H Lot will be partially closed (side closest to Carson Lawn) from 5:10 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2 for Greek Week Field Day. This event is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and is open to everyone. There will be inflatables, food, and yard games!

UE students seeking financial aid or intending to use loan funds for summer courses at UE should complete a Summer Financial Aid Application and return it to the Office of Student Financial Services (Olmsted 105) however is most convenient by May 1, 2025. The application will allow our office to assess your financial aid and loan eligibility.

Work-Study:

On-campus jobs are available for continuing UE students during the summer. You do not need to be eligible for need-based Federal Work-Study during the academic year in order to apply. You may also apply regardless of your enrollment in summer courses. Applications will be available within the Student Employment area of Self-Service.

Discover the mouthwatering flavors of our new Smokehouse BBQ Bacon Sandwich at Chick-Fil-A! Don't miss the chance to elevate your meal by pairing it with our refreshing Pineapple Dragonfruit drink. Come treat yourself today!

BIOL 107 (General Biology), which fulfills the lab science General Education credit (Outcome 8), will be offered during Summer Session 2 as an online, asynchronous class. Although it is generally intended for those majoring in EXSS, public health, and similar, all majors are welcome! The lab portion of the course will be completed via Labster, an exciting virtual lab simulator! If you have questions about this 4 credit hour course, which will run from June 23-July 25, please contact Dr. Aldred via email - ka59@evansville.edu

ES 103 (Fundamentals of Environmental Science), which fulfills the non-lab science General Education credit (Outcome 8), will be offered during Summer Session 2 as an online, asynchronous class. If you have questions about this 3 credit hour course, which will run from June 23-July 25, please contact Dr. Aldred via email - ka59@evansville.edu

Family, friends and loved ones of the late Dr. Marvin E. Hartig are pleased to announce the application process for the Dr. Marvin E. Hartig Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is dedicated to the loving memory of Dr. Hartig, Dean of Evansville College’s Evening College in 1967, and administrator for the Center for Advanced Study, director of the Evansville chapter of the American Institute of Banking (AIB), and the international student advisor. In 1974, Dr. Hartig was appointed Dean of Academic Services. He retired in 1984 after serving his alma mater for thirty-five years and passed away in 2007.

This scholarship will be awarded annually to a deserving sophomore student. Preference will be given to a student working while being enrolled as a full-time student. International students are encouraged to apply.

Eligible students for the 2025-2026 Hartig Memorial Scholarship will be sophomores in the 2025-2026 academic year.

Download the application.

Deadline: Please return all materials to the Office of Student Financial Services by April 28, 2025. The decision will be announced by May 27, 2025.

Questions: Amber Chandler, Administrative Assistant to the Office of Student Financial Services, at ac547@evansville.edu or 812-488-2364

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.

Three students presented their work at the 2025 Rose-Hulman Undergraduate Mathematics Conference. Dr. Omid Khormali supervised both projects.

Madelyn Tarvin & Olivia Oliver presented “Developing a Shiny App to Enhance Food Accessibility for Urban Seeds’ Nourish Program”.

🎥 Watch their presentation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxbfuqpLtB0

Alexander Bastien presented “Some Results on Link-Irregular Graphs”

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Remembering Dr. Leaf Kretz: A Fearless Advocate and Inspirational Educator   The University is saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Leaf Kretz, a former associate professor of philosophy from 2013 to 2022.    Leaf welcomed everyone with open arms. They were a strong and fearless voice against injustice and always an advocate for those less fortunate. They deeply cared about their students and inspired so many by making them think more deeply about the world. Time and again, students’ eyes would light up at the mention of Leaf’s name, exclaiming, “Dr. Kretz is AMAZING.” To put it simply, Leaf was committed to enacting positive change and making the world a better place—not only through their scholarship on hope but through all the people whose lives they personally touched. They were intense and passionate, yet also incredibly genuine and caring. Leaf was deeply committed to the physical and emotional well-being of their students. They truly cared about each and every one of them. Their optimism was not just a feeling but a choice and a form of resistance. As their obituary so aptly states, Leaf carried immense hope for a more equitable and loving world and worked tirelessly to make it real. Their commitment was unrelenting, and their optimism never naïve—it was a discipline, a belief in the possibility of a better future.   “They made us better—more honest, more curious, more human.”   In their 2019 TEDxEvansville talk at UE, Leaf shared a vision for justice and equality, saying: “…I’d like for us to think for just a second about what a wonderful world it would be if accidents of birth didn’t dictate whether you had access to things like higher education, a roof over your head, food in your belly, [or] decent health care.” (Watch here)   Leaf was a fantastic teacher, mentor, and friend. Their scholarship of hope is more desperately needed now than ever.   Dr. Kretz deeply influenced the Department of Philosophy and Religion, fostering critical inquiry, ethical reflection, and a commitment to social responsibility. As one of the founders of the Ethics and Social Change major (now Social Justice), they played a pivotal role in shaping a program that continues to inspire students to engage in meaningful social change. Their legacy lives on in the values of this program and in the countless lives they touched. Their full obituary is available here: https://dartefuneralhome.com/tribute/details/10052/Leaf-Kretz/obituary.html

PAWLEYS ISLAND – Tying for the low round of the day, Kate Petrova posted a 1-under 70 to lead the University of Evansville women’s golf team in the second day of the Golfweek Stifel Spring Challenge at True Blue Golf Club.

Petrova was one of six players to post a 70 in the second round.  Combined with her 72 on Monday, she holds a score of 141 to rank 4th on the individual leaderboard.  She is just four behind Sara Sarrion of Coastal Carolina, who leads the field with a 137.

Second for the Purple Aces is the duo of Mallory Russell and Elizabeth Mercer.  After pacing the squad on Monday, Russell carded an 80 in the second round. Mercer continued a consistent tournament, following up her opening-round tally of 75 with a 76 on Tuesday.  Both have scores of and rank in a tie for 30th.

Louise Standtke and Trinity Dubbs are tied for the 54th position with scores of 156.  Standtke made the largest jump of the day for UE.  She followed up Monday’s 81 with a 75 on Tuesday while Dubbs’ scores have finished at 79 and 77.

As a team, the Aces moved from 7th place into the top five with a score of 594.  Coastal Carolina continues to lead the team standings with a 569.  Middle Tennessee State is in second with a 579 while Morehead State (585) and Akron (586) round out the top four.

The third and final round of the event is set for Wednesday morning.

INDIANAPOLIS – Posting his third round at 1-over-par, Andres Rodriguez led the University of Evansville men’s golf team to a tie for 7th place at the Butler Spring Invitational at Highland Country Club.

Rodriguez completed all three rounds with a 71.  His total of 213 for the tournament saw him finish in a tie for 18th place.  Finishing second on the team and tied for 34th overall was Daniil Romashkin.  Matching Rodriguez’ score of 71 in the third round, Romashkin’s final tally was a 216.

Next up was Omar Khalid.  Carding a 2-over 72, Khalid matched his low round of the weekend, which he also accomplished in the opening round.  His final score of 219 tied him for 52nd.  Julian Kiessling wrapped up the tournament with a 222.  On Tuesday, he registered a 74 on the way to a tie for 68th.  Masatoyo Kato was fifth for the Purple Aces.  Posting a 74 on Tuesday, he matched his low score of the weekend.  His 3-round score checked in at 226.

Jamison Ousley tied for 52nd playing as an individual.  Ousley recorded his low round of the tournament on Tuesday, posting a 2-over 72.

Butler took the team championship by 11 strokes over DePaul.  Loyola came in third place and finished 23 strokes off the lead.  Evansville came home in a tie for 7th, wrapping up the event at 25-over.  Leo Zurovac from Butler was the medalist with a score of 206.

On Saturday, the Aces are back in action at the Hoosier Collegiate in Bloomington, Ind.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – In the final game of a five-game homestand, the University of Evansville baseball team was able to get a one-run win over the Southeast Missouri Redhawks.

In a back-and-forth game, the Purple Aces were able to keep the upper hand for their second straight win. UE also evened the series with SEMO in Evansville with the 7-6 victory on Tuesday. Both teams have now won four games at German American Bank Field since 1980. The Aces offense was led by first baseman Cal McGinnis (Kimberly, Wis. / Bradley) and catcher Matt Flaherty (Lake Zurich, Ill. / Bellarmine), with three hits each. McGinnis had the winning hit for UE with a single up the middle in the bottom of the eighth that hit the second base bag to skip into center field and score the seventh run.

“It was a complete game for the club tonight,” said Head Coach Wes Carroll following the win. “It was our first midweek win in quite some time. We got some great efforts on the mound from multiple guys, especially Clevidence and Jack Wills on the backen,d throwing strikes and being able to land some off speeds to give us a chance. And then our defense threw up a goose egg in the error column while our offense did just enough.

“We had some back-to-back-to-back two-out RBI knocks, which was really crucial at the beginning of the game. And then Flaherty delivered the big barrel, and we had something go our way. We got a bounce that went our way as Cal McGinnis hit off the second base bag for the go-ahead run. I’m proud of our club for competing all nine innings against a quality opponent in SEMO. And hopefully, we’ll keep this momentum going when we get on the bus Thursday to go to Chicago.”  

Evansville had another big start to a game on Tuesday, taking down SEMO in order while also adding two hits in the first inning. But the Redhawks scored first in the top of the second after getting a lead off double and back-to-back sacrifice plays to bring in a run. The Aces were able to get out of the frame with a fly out on the next at-bat.

UE answered the run in the bottom of the second like the Redhawk’s. Flaherty put a lead off double down the left field line. He scored for Evansville two at-bats later on back-to-back infield groundouts. The Aces were able to get another runner on base but were not able to bring him home as they headed to the third inning.

SEMO threatened in the top of the third loading the bases after a lead off strikeout. But with two outs on the board, reliever Parker MacCauley (Paducah, Ky. / Tennessee Tech) got the Redhawks swinging to get out of the jam. UE’s bats really got going in the bottom of the third with a two-out rally to take an early lead.

Left fielder Charlie Longmeier (Seymour, Ind. / Seymour HS) started the rally with a double into right. Evansville had a second runner on base just after as SEMO’s pitcher walked right fielder Harrison Taubert (Casper, Wyo. / Northeast CC). The Aces then had three straight batters hit singles to the outfield to score three runs to make it a 4-1 game. UE scored one more run in the bottom of the third on a catcher’s balk to hold a four-run lead a third of the way through the game.

The Redhawks were able to get back some of the runs from Evansville in the top of the fourth. SEMO had two batters get on base to start the inning, and a double in the third at-bat scored the first run. The Redhawks then scored two more runs to clear the bases on a groundout and a passed ball. SEMO added one more hit in the fourth, but the Aces got back-to-back outs to end the inning to keep a one-run lead.

Neither team scored over the next two innings as UE added two hits to its stat line. The Redhawks tied the game up in the top of the seventh with a solo home run. The homer was immediately answered by Evansville in the bottom of the inning as Flaherty had his second long ball in as many games. The Aces were back in front but did not stay there for long as SEMO scored another tying run on a double in the top of the eighth.

Despite the Redhawks connecting on their second tying run of the game, UE kept fighting at the plate in the bottom of the eighth. Evansville began the offensive frame with a single from third baseman Drew Howard (Ferdinand, Ind. / Forest Park HS). Howard soon moved into scoring position on a wild pitch from SEMO’s closer.

The Aces got another runner on base as outfielder Ty Rumsey (Evansville, Ind. / North HS) was hit by a pitch to take first. McGinnis then came to the plate and put the winning hit through the middle to score Howard for the 7-6 score. UE’s defense held on in the top of the ninth with three straight outs as winning pitcher Jack Wills (Shelbyville, Ky. / Shelby County HS) threw his second strikeout of the night.

Seven Evansville batters had hits on Tuesday night for 13 overall hits. Along with three hits from Flaherty and McGinnis, McConnell and Howard also had multiple hits against the Redhawks. Flaherty and Howard also led the team in RBIs with two each. While Wills picked up the win ,the Aces used five pitchers on Tuesday who combined for nine hits, five earned runs, five walks, and eight strikeouts. Reliever Jack Clevidence (Ankeny, Iowa / Ankeny HS) threw the most strikeouts for UE with eight Ks.

Evansville returns to conference play this weekend with a trip up to the Windy City. The Aces will play three games at UIC starting on Friday, April 4. First pitch for the first game of the series is set for 4 p.m. in Chicago.

PAWLEYS ISLAND – With the first round complete at the Golfweek Stifel Women Spring Challenge, the University of Evansville women’s golf team is in 7th place at True Blue Golf Club.

Leading the way for the Purple Aces was Mallory Russell.  Completing the round with an even score of 71, she is tied for 7th place on the individual leaderboard.  Kate Petrova posted a 1-over 72 in the opening 18 holes and ranks in a tie for 10th place.

Elizabeth Mercer was third on the team and tied for 27th overall with a 4-over 75.  Trinity Dubbs carded a 79 in the first round to rank in a tie for 53rd while Louise Standtke wrapped up the day with an 81.

As a team, the Aces are in 7th place out of 16 teams with a score of 297.  UE is just two strokes outside of the top five.  Coastal Carolina leads the team standings with a 286 while Morehead State is two behind with a 288.  Sara Sarrion of CCU and Tavia Burgess of MSU are tied for the individual lead with rounds at 4-under 67.

Round two is set for Tuesday with the final 18 holes slated for Wednesday.

The Purple Aces earned another conference series win over the weekend as they hosted the Valparaiso Beacons for three games. UE took two of the three games with wins on Friday night and Sunday afternoon for a 4-2 Missouri Valley Conference record. Evansville's two wins over the weekend evened its home record to .500 as the program has only played six home games through 27 total in 2025. 

The Aces end a five-game homestand on Tuesday evening against Southeast Missouri. UE played a game at SEMO three weeks ago for the first game of a home-and-home series. Evansville struggled in Cape Girardeau, losing the game to the Redhawks 17-6 in seven innings. But the Aces are looking to even the series with SEMO in Evansville with a win. Currently, the Redhawks lead by a game in the River City, but UE won the most recent meeting at German American Bank Field last year by a run.

Since the team's first meeting three weeks ago, SEMO has had eight wins and only four losses. The Redhawks are currently on a five-game winning streak after sweeping Western Illinois in conference play while taking a midweek game against Middle Tennessee and the final game of a three-game series against UT Martin. SEMO has mostly been led by their pitching staff as the Redhawks lead the country in walks allowed per nine innings by only averaging just under three walks in a full game. 

UE had success hitting the long ball over the weekend against Valparaiso. Evansville had a home run in all three games facing the Beacons' pitchers while also having only the second game this season with multiple home runs on Sunday. Right fielder Harrison Taubert (Casper, Wyo. / Northeast CC) and catcher Matt Flaherty (Lake Zurich, Ill. / Bellarmine) had the Aces two home runs on Sunday. Flaherty's home run was his first of the season to win the game for UE in the bottom of the ninth. 

Sophomore left fielder Charlie Longmeier (Seymour, Ind. / Seymour HS) has been successful at the plate in conference action. Longmeier has a .545 MVC batting average, connecting on 12 of his 22 at-bats in six games. The sophomore leads Evansville in conference games at the plate in both batting average and doubles, with six two-base hits. And with a second home run hit on the season over the weekend, Longmeier is slugging .955 against Valley opponents.

ST. LOUIS – After finishing the weekend series at Valparaiso with a .600 batting average, University of Evansville softball player Eliza Piggott has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Freshman of the Week.

Aside from her .600 batting average, Piggott completed the 3-game series slugging 1.300 while reaching base 69.2% of the time.  She added a home run, five RBI, three walks, and two runs scored.

Friday’s opener against the Beacons saw Piggott go 1-3 with a walk and run scored to lead the Purple Aces to their first MVC win of the season.  She followed that up with a 2-3 effort in the second game of the doubleheader.  Piggott added two RBI and two walks while hitting an RBI triple in the 8th inning to add an insurance run.

Piggott put forth her top performance of the weekend on Saturday, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and a run.