If you were unable to attend one of our informational sessions for the 2025-2026 benefit enrollment season, you can watch the Open Enrollment Session Recording.

As a reminder, all benefit-eligible employees need to complete their elections by 5 PM Friday, April 11.

Please reach out to Lori LeDuc if you have any questions, ll138@evansville.edu

The City of Evansville has closed the southbound lane of Weinbach Avenue north of Walnut Street due to an ongoing sinkhole issue. This closure is directly impacting traffic in the area near campus.

Repairs are expected to take several weeks, and we encourage you to plan alternate routes and allow for extra time when traveling through the area.

We will continue to share updates as more information becomes available from the City.

Please note that Greek Life Field Day has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 9 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on the Carson Lawn.

As a result, H Lot will be partially closed from 5:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on April 9. The closure will affect only the side of H Lot closest to Carson Lawn.

Please plan accordingly and thank you for your cooperation!

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.

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

The University of Evansville Music Conservatory is pleased to announce "Eternal Light," a choral concert to be held on Tuesday, April 8, at 7:30 p.m. CDT at St. Benedict Cathedral in Evansville.

The concert will showcase the University Choir, UE Choral Society, and a guest choir from First Presbyterian Church in Evansville. The program includes Maurice Durufle's "Requiem, Op. 9," as well as works by English composers Thomas Tallis and Charles Wood, and American composer Morten Lauridsen. A highlight of the evening will be the world premiere of "Remembered Light," a new composition by award-winning American composer William Averitt, commissioned specifically for the UE University Choir.

The concert will also highlight the talents of organist Robert Nicholls, adjunct instructor of organ at UE and Music Director at First Presbyterian Church in Evansville. Nicholls will perform on St. Benedict Cathedral's pipe organ, constructed by Parsons Pipe Organ Builders of Canandaigua, New York, which plays a prominent role in Durufle's "Requiem." Alanna Keenan, Associate Professor of Music, will also be a featured soloist. UE Director of Choral Activities and Oramay Cluthe Eades Distinguished Professor of Music, Dennis Malfatti, will conduct the concert

This collaboration between UE's Music Conservatory and St. Benedict Cathedral offers a unique opportunity for the community to experience profound choral works in a sacred setting. The public is welcome to attend this free event and immerse themselves in an evening of reflective and inspiring music.

Join us during Lent for prayer and meditation on Wednesdays at 8:30 AM in Neu Chapel.

Dear Campus Community (Faculty, Staff, and Students),

A bold new initiative is coming to the University of Evansville—We Grow Aces! Join us for a Lunch and Learn information session to discover how this multifaceted project is transforming education, sustainability, and community engagement right here on our campus.

📍 Location: Center for Inclusive Excellence (Ridgway University Center, 2nd Floor)
📅 Date: Monday, April 7, 2025 and Monday, April 14, 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
🍱 Bring your lunch and join the conversation!

We Grow Aces! brings together several powerful initiatives:

🌿 Student Empowerment – Middle school through college students engage in hands-on learning focused on nutrition, sustainability, and urban agriculture.
🚜 Faculty & Staff Involvement – Opportunities to grow and harvest fresh produce using our innovative aquaponics container system—no soil, just science and sustainability.
🍎 Campus-Wide Learning – Events and workshops for the university community centered on nutrition education and food preparation.

Whether you're curious about aquaponics, want to help harvest produce, or are passionate about student mentoring and community health, there’s a way for you to get involved in We Grow Aces!

✨ Seating is limited, so come early and bring your lunch!

We look forward to seeing you there!

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!

This year’s Natural Sciences Research Symposium is scheduled for the afternoon of Friday, April 11^th. The symposium will include a poster session from 2-3:00 pm in the Koch Center atrium during which students majoring in biology, chemistry, and neuroscience will present results of their current research projects. There will also be two outstanding speakers for this year’s event: Russell Pesavento (PhD, DDS, Class of 1998) and Heather Kissling (MS, JD, Class of 1997). Dr. Pesavento is a professor in the College of Dentistry at the University of Chicago-Illinois. Heather Kissling is a Partner and Prosecution Practice Chair at Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP in Chicago who works with clients in securing biotechnology patents. The two speakers are scheduled to talk about their careers and job opportunities in their respective professions from 3-4:00 pm in Koch 100. Everyone is welcome.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Have a listen to Season 2 – Episode 3!

In Episode 3, Andrea Vargas, a performance theatre major, sheds light on the much sought after Harlaxton experience as well as a unique perspective on the Hispanic/Latinx community on UE's campus. Enjoy this episode of Andrea's stories and laughter!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1mbFwIxkzBLpYoojUmStBJ?si=90b15d17ac57458f

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3rd-ep-andreas-experience/id1772118609?i=1000700677054

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

SPAN 211 and SPAN 212 will be offered during Summer Session 1 and Summer Session 2, respectively. Foreign language courses through the 212 level are required for those seeking BA degrees. Both courses are online and asynchronous to accommodate busy schedules and diverse locations.

Questions?  Contact Dr. Cindy Crowe: cc109@evansville.edu

If you are interested in building bridges instead of walls, register for CHNG-310-S02: Latino Community Outreach for the fall semester. In this ChangeLab, students will explore ideas and work collaboratively with businesses and nonprofits to promote diversity and multicultural  harmony and to meet the needs of the local Latino community. Examples of outreach include working with healthcare providers; presenting research; translating documents; teaching basic Spanish and promoting Latino culture in after-school programs; tutoring English language learners in local schools; and offering English classes for adults. Students choose the project or projects that interest them.  Heritage speakers are encouraged to join!

If you want to learn more about our award-winning ChangeLab, contact Profe Cindy Crowe: cc109@evansville.edu

Would you like to help the tri-state’s growing Haitian population overcome challenges and successfully integrate into our community while maintaining their cultural identity? Then register for CHNG-310-S02: Haitian Community Outreach for the fall semester.  Students can earn up to 4 credit hours while supporting our Haitian community and developing projects to meet their needs. If you speak Haitian Creole, you are especially needed! However, speaking the language is not a requirement.

If you want to learn more about this ChangeLab, email Dr. Cindy Crowe: cc109@evansville.edu

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 

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!

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.

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

The Margaret E. Schriefer Liberal Arts Scholarship has been established for the University of Evansville in loving memory of Margaret E. Schriefer. This scholarship will be awarded annually to a deserving student, covering full tuition, books, supplies, materials, and laboratory fees. To be considered for this scholarship, students must meet the following qualifications:

• Must be enrolled at the University of Evansville and have a major of study in Literature, English, Music or Theatre.
• Must be a natural-born citizen of the United States of America with no prior criminal record, other than minor traffic violations.
• Must be a free and accepted Mason in good standing in a local lodge under the authority of the Grand Lodge of its state, or be the descendant, sibling, or nephew/niece of a Master Mason in good standing in his respective lodge under the authority of the Grand Lodge of its respective state. If the related Mason shall not be living at the time of the student’s consideration for this scholarship, a letter shall be obtained from the Lodge of the related Mason to the effect that the related Mason was in good standing at the time of his death.

Must have and maintain a “C” average.

If you meet the requirements for this scholarship, please complete the scholarship application and return to the Office of Student Financial Services by April 18, 2025.

Questions may be directed to the Office of Student Financial Services by email at studentfinancialservices@evansville.edu or by phone at 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.

On Saturday, April 5, students from the UE Suzuki Violin Program performed alongside guest artists, Time for Three and the Evansville Philharmonic during the orchestra's final Classics concert at the Victory Theater. Time for Three worked with the students prior to the Saturday dress rehearsal and then led them in a moving performance at the concert of "Joy" composed by the artists. Pictured L to R back row are UE Violin students and faculty:  Maria Mastropaolo (faculty), Avery McDaniel, Caleb Sullivan, Reid Muchnick, Olivia Branch, Carol Dallinger (faculty), Oliver Sokeland, Genevieve Purcell, Anya Maurer, Grace Li, Lily Wang, Lola Purcell, Abigail Woolsey, Leah Moesner, Breydon Curtis (not pictured Sarah Pearce, (faculty))  L to R front row: Time for Three :Nicholas Kendall, violin; Ranaan Meyer, string bass; Roger Kalia, conductor EP, Charles Yang. violin.

A team of students from the Fall 2024 STAT 300 Changelab project was awarded honorable mention in the Fall 2024 Intermediate Statistics Class Project Competition, hosted by the American Statistical Association (ASA) and the Consortium for Advancement of Undergraduate Statistics Education (CAUSE).

The team included Andrew Thompson, Ethan John, Abigail Jahn, Josephine Pagano, and Max Hansmann. Their project is titled "Developing A User-Friendly Shiny Application For Visualizing and Comparing United States Crop Data Procured by NASS" and was completed under the guidance of Dr. Omid Khormali.

This recognition came despite strong national competition, and it highlights both the quality of the students' work and the real-world impact of their ChangeLab model, which integrates applied data science with community-oriented research.

The link for the list of competition winners and their projects is: https://www.causeweb.org/usproc/usclap/2024/fall/winners

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”

🎥 Watch his presentation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sN0IkQcnaas

📄 Read the full paper on arXiv https://arxiv.org/abs/2503.21916

Hello,

I hope this message finds you well. I am conducting a research study focused on understanding the public health implications of e-cigarette use, and I am seeking participants to contribute valuable insights to this important topic. As part of this study, I aim to explore the attitudes, behaviors, and awareness surrounding e-cigarettes and their potential health impact. Your participation will help enhance our understanding of this growing public health concern.

If you are interested in participating, please click the link provided below. All responses will be kept confidential, and your involvement will make a meaningful contribution to the field of public health. If you have any questions or would like additional information please reach out to me at cb534@evansville.edu. Your involvement would be greatly appreciated, and I thank you for considering this opportunity.

Link to the survey:

Click here to participate in this survey

Best regards,

Chloe Braden 

University of Evansville '25 

School of Health Sciences 

PTK Honor Society 

CASA Advocate

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – With the weather in the forecast for the weekend, the University of Evansville softball team faced Belmont in two contests on Friday evening.  Following a 2-1 win in the opener, the Bruins held off a late rally by the Purple Aces to take a 7-6 win.  The series finale is set for Sunday at 12 p.m.

Game 1 – Belmont 2, UE 1

Bruins pitcher Maya Johnson struck out 13 batters to lead Belmont to a 2-1 victory in Friday’s opener.  A quick start by Belmont saw them score twice in the top of the first inning.  The Bruins looked to add more, however, Taylor Howe made a nice play at third to turn the inning-ending double play.  Evansville cut the deficit in half in the bottom of the frame when Niki Bode hit a solo home run to left field.  It marked her second long ball of the season.

Belmont stranded a pair of runners in the top of the fourth while Bode singled in the bottom of the inning to pick up the Aces’ second hit of the afternoon, but the score remained 2-1.  In the top of the sixth, the Bruins recorded three walks before Kate Ridgway picked up the third out and strand the bases loaded.

Ridgway made another big play with two runners on in the top of the 7th.  With two outs, she flashed the glove to make the third out and keep it a 1-run game entering the bottom of the frame.  Jess Willsey picked up a hit in the bottom half of the 7th, but Belmont secured the 2-1 win.

In the circle, Ridgway had a strong outing.  Throwing the full seven innings, she gave up just two runs on five hits.

Game 2 – Belmont 7, UE 6

Trailing 5-0 after the top of the second inning, the Aces continued to fight, but came up on the short end of a 7-6 decision in the second game.

Just as they did in game one, the Bruins had a big start as Grace Gressly hit a 3-run shot in the top of the first.  Belmont plated two more runs in the second before UE scored its first run in the bottom half of the inning.  Morgan Adams led off with a solo home run to make it a 5-1 game.

Looking to extend the lead even more, Belmont loaded the bases with no outs to open the third.  Relief pitcher Elle Jarrett escaped with just one additional run scoring.  It did not take long for the Aces to get that run back as Taylor Howe led the bottom half of the third off with a solo home run.  UE loaded the bases as they looked to get closer, but Belmont pitched out of the jam to keep it a 6-2 game.

Niki Bode’s defense kept the score the same with a nice play in the fourth.  After the Bruins hit a leadoff triple, she threw out the runner at home to keep it a 4-run game.  Jess Willsey opened the bottom of the fifth with a solo home run.  Following three walks to load the bases, Jenna Donnahoo reached on an error as the fourth UE run scored to cut the deficit to two runs.

In the top of the 6th, Belmont accumulated four hits, but the Aces defense held the Bruins to just one run.  Two runners were thrown out at the plate to keep the deficit at three runs.  Just as they had throughout the contest, the Aces staged a rally.  Niki Bode scored on a sacrifice fly from Morgan Adams while Jess Willsey crossed the plate on a sac fly by Miriah Powell to make it a 7-6 game.  Abby Bode kept it a 1-run game with Evansville’s third runner thrown out at the plate.

UE was unable to tie the game in the bottom of the frame as Belmont took the 7-6 win.  Willsey and Adams recorded two hits apiece as UE finished with six hits.  Abby Bode drew three walks in the contest.  Gracie Hollingsworth suffered the loss, allowing four runs in 1 1/3 innings.  The Aces will look to salvage a win in Sunday’s series finale set for a 12 p.m. first pitch.

CHICAGO – In the second game of three this weekend at the home of the UIC Flames, the University of Evansville baseball team fended off UIC to earn a close 7-6 win.

The Purple Aces scored in the first inning on Saturday but had to come back from two separate ties to pick up their fifth win of conference play. Catcher Matt Flaherty (Lake Zurich, Ill. / Bellarmine) was again the ninth inning hero for UE with the RBI single to score the winning run. It was Flaherty’s second RBI single of the game to help him lead Evansville with three RBIs.

“What an awesome college baseball game!” said Head Coach Wes Carroll following the win. “We found a way to win when we put ourselves in some challenging spots. Reed and Byberg competed on the mound, and we got a big double play from our defense. We had some great at-bats, and I’m fired up that Longmeier has developed into a dangerous hitter. We have a big opportunity tomorrow to get another road series win with Hansmann on the mound.”

The Aces took the lead early at Curtis Granderson Stadium on Saturday as outfielder Ty Rumsey (Evansville, Ind. / North HS) began the game with a triple to left center. Rumsey scored UE’s first run on an error by the catcher as left fielder Charlie Longmeier (Seymour, Ind. / Seymour HS) stole second and took third on the throw. A single from Flaherty brought Longmeier home for a 2-0 Evansville lead after only half an inning.

The Flames were able to cut the Aces' lead in half with two singles in four at-bats in the bottom of the first. UE put two runners in scoring position in the second on a walk and a single for first baseman Kevin McCormick (Orland Park, Ill. / St. Laurence HS). But three straight outs after McCormick’s single ended the top of the second.

After a strikeout to begin the bottom of the inning, UIC had back-to-back doubles to have its first tie of the afternoon. Evansville again got two runners on in the top of the third but didn’t bring one home. In the bottom of the third, the Aces turned a double play after letting a single go in the infield to keep it a 2-2 draw after a third of the game.

UE had its best offensive inning in the top of the fourth as McCormick led off with a walk. After the walk, third baseman Drew Howard (Ferdinand, Ind. / Forest Park HS) singled to center field, putting McCormick in scoring position at third. Rumsey’s second time up to bat resulted in an RBI as he hit a sacrifice fly to right for McCormick, giving Evansville a 3-2 lead.

The Aces were then able to extend their lead as Longmeier hit his third home run of the year to score himself and Howard. UE kept the 5-2 lead through one batter in the bottom of the fourth as the Flames connected on a solo shot to left. It was a quick fifth and sixth innings as neither team got a runner past third. Evansville threatened in the top of the fifth with runners at the corners. But with two outs on the board already, a fielder’s choice ended the Aces' opportunity to score a sixth run.

UIC’s offense got back into the game in the bottom of the seventh. Two walks and a single had the bases loaded for the Flames, with two outs on the board. In two pitcher,s UIC’s shortstop put a ball into the infield that was mishandled by UE’s second baseman. The error cost Evansville two runs as the Flames tied the game for the second time at 5-5.

The Aces offense didn’t get anything going in the eighth as UIC threatened again in the bottom of the inning. The Flames' first three batters reached base to load them with no outs on the board. UE was able to turn a 6-2-3 double play to get outs at home and first on the fourth at-bat to keep a run from scoring. Relief pitcher Owen Byberg (Barrie, Ontario / Frontier CC) intentionally walked the next UIC batter and pitched the next into a groundout at first to get out of the eighth with no damage.

Evansville had the start it wanted to the top of the ninth with the top of the order due up. Rumsey put a lead off single into center while Longmeier followed up with a double to put both runners into scoring position. Flaherty then connected on his second hit of the day with a long single to center field. The single going to the outfield gave Rumsey and Longmeier enough time to score, making it a 7-5 Aces lead.

UE got one more single in the top of the ninth from second baseman Cal McGinnis (Kimberly, Wis. / Bradley) but didn’t bring a third run home. With a two-run lead, Evansville headed to the final frame of the game only needing three outs to even the series. The Aces gave up a lead off double to the Flames but got the next two batters out on a round out and a short flyout.

But UIC was able to score a run on an RBI single to center for a one-run game. With two outs on the board, UE’s defense settled in and drew the final out from the infield. Evansville evened the series at 1-1 with the 7-6 win over the Flames and improved to 11-19 on the season.

Byberg earned the win for the Aces, pitching three innings while giving up four hits, one earned run, and four walks. Starter Kevin Reed (Martinsville, Ind. / Martinsville HS) had another good performance on the mound for UE, with six innings of work. Reed struck out five UIC batters while only walking two with six hits. Four Evansville batters had two hits on the day from Rumsey, Longmeier, Flaherty, and McGinnis.

The Aces will go for their third series win of conference play on Sunday afternoon in a rubber match. First pitch from Chicago is set for 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 6.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Trailing by a 10-3 score in the middle of the 6th the University of Evansville softball team scored five runs in the bottom of the inning before falling just short in a 10-8 loss to Belmont on Sunday at Tri-State Orthopaedics Field at Cooper Stadium.

Jenna Donohoo led the Purple Aces offense, going 3-4 with a run.  Niki Bode, Taylor Howe, and Miriah Powell recorded two hits apiece.  Kate Ridgway threw the first three innings with three runs scoring on five hits.  Cassidy Gall suffered the loss with three runs, one earned, crossing the plate in two innings of work.

Looking to take the early lead, Belmont hit a 1-out double in the first while recording another hit in the second.  Kate Ridgway pitched out of both jams unscathed.

Evansville had its first chance in the bottom half of the second.  With one out, Miriah Powell and Jenna Donohoo both singled to put runners on the corners.  Abby Bode reached on a 2-out walk to load the bases before a strikeout kept the game scoreless. The Bruins offense looked to break the scoreless tie in the third as they loaded the bags for the first time before Ridgway ended the threat with a ground out.

In the bottom of the third, it was Niki Bode opening the scoring.  Taylor Howe reached on an error to open the frame before Bode’s hit gave the Purple Aces a 1-0 lead.  It did not take long for the Bruins to respond was Madison Dolecki hit a 3-run shot in the top of the fourth to give her squad a 3-1 advantage.

Just as fast as the Bruins jumped in front, the Aces stormed back to tie the score.  Jenna Donohoo led the bottom of 4th off with a single while Keghan Pye reached on an error.  That brought Abby Bode to the plate, who singled up the middle to bring in Donohoo.  Two batters later, Taylor Howe’s infield single knotted the score at 3-3.  The back-and-forth action continued as Belmont retook the lead with a 3-run top of the 5th.  Four more in the 6th inning pushed the lead to 10-3.

UE’s offense did not give up, scoring five runs in the bottom half of the 6th.  Niki Bode’s RBI double brought in Abby Bode while Morgan Adams followed with a 2-run double to right center.  Powell added a 2-run double to bring the Aces within two at 10-8.  That is as close as the Aces would get as the Bruins finished with the win.  Niki Bode looked to tie it up with a home run in the final at-bat, but was inches away as the ball was caught at the warning track.

On Tuesday, the Aces are set to travel to Indiana State for a doubleheader.

CHICAGO – The University of Evansville baseball team kept things close through eight innings in the Windy City but didn’t open its series with the UIC Flames with a win on Friday afternoon.

The Purple Aces kept Friday’s game scoreless through five and a half innings, but a three-run bottom of the eighth gave UIC the 4-2 victory. Despite the loss, starting pitcher Kenton Deverman (Dardenne Prairie, Mo. / Fort Zumwalt West HS) had a strong performance through eight innings with only two earned runs, walking one batter, and striking out seven. Seven K’s was Deverman’s best strikeout performance on the mound since his first start of the season at Little Rock on opening weekend.

“Not enough offense to get the job done today,” said Head Coach Wes Carroll following the game. “We were abysmal in the batter’s box with a lot of throw away at-bats today. On a Friday, you have to score more than two runs in this conference. We can’t expect Deverman to throw a shutout, one-run ball. And I thought Deverman was outstanding today. I’m disappointed that we came up here and couldn’t win the game. But we’ve got a chance to take the series on Saturday and Sunday.”

Friday’s game began quickly as both starting pitchers faced the minimum number of batters in the first two innings. The Flames had the first hit of the game with a lead off double in the bottom of the third. UE’s defense stranded the runner in scoring position with three straight outs after the double.

Evansville’s first runner got on board in the next inning with a walk. But the Aces' first hit didn’t come until the top of the fifth as catcher Matt Flaherty (Lake Zurich, Ill. / Bellarmine) had a single to third. UE wasn’t able to capitalize on the hit as the offense hit into a double play on the next at-bat. It was also a fast bottom of the fifth and top of the sixth on both sides as neither team had a hit nor got a runner past first base.

The 0-0 draw was broken by the home team in the bottom of the sixth. UIC used two singles and a stolen base to score the first run of the series with two outs on the board. Evansville answered right back in the top of the seventh as a lead off single for first baseman Cal McGinnis (Kimberly, Wis. / Bradley) turned into a run two batters later with a double down the left field line from right fielder Harrison Taubert (Casper, Wyo. / Northeast CC).

The Aces kept the Flames from scoring at the bottom of the seventh and took their only lead in the game at the top of the eighth. Second baseman Mason McCue (Bourbonnais, Ill. / Bishop McNamara HS) was walked after UE’s offense began the frame with an out. McCue moved to second on an in-field groundout. He was then brought in on a deep single to left field by designated hitter Brodie Peart (Markham, Ontario) to make it a 2-1 game.

But in the bottom of the eighth, UIC’s offense was able to connect on three hits in seven batters. The Flames' three hits were through the first four batters to tie the game at 2-2 and have two runners still on base. UIC scored its final two runs of the game on a fielder’s choice and a sacrifice bunt for the winning score as Evansville wasn’t able to get a runner past first in the top of the ninth.

Six Aces batters had a hit each on the afternoon, with Peart and Taubert having the only RBIs. UE also had three batters walk at Curtis Granderson Stadium to get on base nine times. Evansville will try to even the series on Saturday afternoon in Chicag,o with first pitch currently set for 2 p.m.

In a thrilling showdown, the Aces Esports Rocket League team delivered a stunning performance against the previously undefeated Illinois State University. This last regular season match proved to be one for the books as our Aces took an early 2-0 lead over the formidable Red Birds.

However, Illinois State refused to go down without a fight, mounting an impressive comeback to even the score at 2-2. Despite the pressure, our Aces held their ground, showing incredible teamwork and determination to secure a 3-2 victory, shattering Illinois State’s perfect season.

This hard-fought win is a testament to the dedication and skill of our Rocket League squad - Aedon Smith, Eli Minar, and Hayden Lynch- and our Coach Dart. Let’s carry this momentum into the Playoffs! Go Aces!