Congratulations to the newest recipient of the Sadelle and Sydney Berger Awards for Service and Award presented by Mr. Charlie Berger at the Fall Conference.

Dr. Lampkins, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Bob & Judy Wargel Endowed Chair, joined UE in 2014 and has become an exceptional leader, educator, and mentor. Her unwavering dedication to students and the Evansville community is evident through her leadership of the Chemistry ChangeLab, where she empowers students to create hands-on experiments and kits to spark excitement for STEM. These outreach efforts have impacted hundreds of local children and families through events like Chemistry Day at the Evansville Museum, Junior Achievement JobSpark, and programs within the Evansville Promise Neighborhood.

Beyond ChangeLab, Dr. Lampkins serves as Faculty Advisor for the Chemistry Club, where she organizes activities for foster youth, special needs students, and EVSC’s Academy of Science and Medicine. She also teaches in UE’s Journeys & Discoveries program, mentors new faculty, and serves on multiple committees, including the Scholarship Committee and University Judicial Board.

Her passion for service and education has earned her recognition as Emerging ChangeLab Coach of the Year by the Center for Innovation and Change. Through her vision, students gain real-world experience while inspiring the next generation of scientists.

Dr. Lampkins exemplifies UE’s mission of making a positive impact on the world. We are proud to honor her extraordinary service with the 2025 Berger Award!

Congratulations to Our 25-Year Service Award Honorees!

We celebrate and thank these incredible colleagues for their dedication, leadership, and impact over the past 25 years:

Sharla Cowden
Sharla has shaped UE Theatre since 2000, leading as Marketing Director, Managing Director, and now Chair of the Department of Theatre. She has elevated the theatre management program to national acclaim, overseen major recruiting and fundraising efforts, and served as a dynamic educator and leader on campus.

Paula Heldt
From starting as an Administrative Assistant to serving as Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs, Paula has been instrumental in launching key initiatives, managing academic operations, and shaping campus traditions. A proud UE alumna, she will retire in August after a remarkable career of service.

Susan Walter
Susan has been a cornerstone of UE Libraries, supporting students as an Evening Supervisor for 22 years and later as a Library Associate/Supervisor. She earned multiple degrees while at UE and continues to inspire with her passion for learning, music, and service to the community.

Danielle Williams
Danielle has served in key roles in UE Libraries, from managing periodicals to acquisitions and cataloging. She’s also contributed through advising, teaching, and serving on numerous committees. Her leadership extends beyond campus through her work with NASIG, a national library organization.

Thank you, Sharla, Paula, Susan, and Danielle, for 25 years of extraordinary service to UE!

UE will hold their annual Academic Convocation for first-year students in Meeks Family Fieldhouse, at 8:50 a.m., on Tuesday, August 19. Staff and administrators are welcome to attend the ceremony (faculty will be part of Convocation). If you are unable to attend, you may live stream the ceremony at evansville.edu/live.

New students: You will gather in Neu Chapel, at 8:00 a.m., for Prologue, which is led by the university chaplain, Rev. Andy Payton. Following Prologue, students will process together to the Meeks Family Fieldhouse for Academic Convocation. Walnut Street will close at 8:30 a.m. so everyone can safely travel to the Carson Center.

Staff and Administrators: You are invited to welcome students before Convocation! Please meet at 8:30 a.m. along the sidewalk between Ridgway University Center and the East Terrace Lawn for the Purple Parade, where you will form a walkway as students process to Convocation. We encourage you to show your school spirit by wearing UE purple!

The University of Evansville is proud to welcome the new full-time faculty! ECTE held New Faculty Orientation on Friday, August 8^th, 2025. It was a day of discovery—getting to know remarkable people, innovative programs, and valuable resources that make UE exceptional.

Faculty in photo from left to right:

Back row: Jean Gómez (Music), Yishu Bai (Electrical Engineering), Holly Skillman (Psychology & Behavioral Sciences), Megan Whitmore (Nursing), Erika Anderson (Art), Madison Stout (Psychology & Behavioral Sciences), Andy Hammond (Theatre), Jesus Osorio (Civil Engineering), Josh Baty (Biology), Caroline Lee (Chemistry), and Ian Kim (Psychology & Behavioral Sciences)

Front row: (Diana Rodríguez Quevedo (ECTE Director), Atiat Alsaaideh (Physics), Boitshepo Balozwi (Communication), and Julie Merkle (ECTE Co-Director)

Missing: Austin Kuhn (Theatre) and Shawna Rodenberg (Creative Writing), and Trenda Ridge (ECTE Administrative Assistant)

We are excited to welcome all the new faculty members be a part of UE!

~ Eykamp Center for Teaching Excellence (ECTE)

Welcome back all! Come and Kickoff the academic year and get to know a few of our student organizations! Enjoy the wing bar, DJ, yard games, card games, well-being activities, and close out the evening with yoga! This event is open to the students, UE staff, administrators, faculty, and their families. We are excited to begin connecting! Thank you to the offices of Student Engagement, Center for Inclusive Excellence and Spiritual Formation and Development for your hardwork and collaboration.

Aces, join us for the United Way Day of Caring – the Tri-State’s largest one-day volunteer event!   📅 Friday, Sept. 12, 2025   Start the day with a free breakfast at Old National Events Plaza, then make an impact through projects like landscaping, painting, cleaning, and more. Skilled volunteers and those with trucks/trailers are especially needed!   Sign up at unitedwayswi.org.

Auditions for UE Wind Ensemble will be August 19,20,and 21.

The UE Wind Ensemble audition will consist of prepared excerpts, 2 major scales (one in a flat key, one in a sharp key), chromatic scale (practical range of instrument), and sight reading.

Excerpts are located at:

https://www.evansville.edu/majors/music/ensintro.cfm

Link to recording:

https://youtu.be/Uo8y0M0Fg_c?si=1WTWZyAXDKI1x8i8

Audition Schedule

Tuesday, August 19, 2025           2:00 - 4:00pm

Wednesday, August 20, 2025      2:00-4:00pm

6:00 - 8:00pm

Thursday, August 21, 2025          3:00 - 5:30pm

Auditions are held in Krannert Hall of Fine Arts, Room 103. Please sign up for an audition at:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rTRI7KTJsxjEb37fJNouKlTkrMhfPhDeGwCvxKapTGM/edit#gid=0

For further information, please contact Dr. Kenneth Steinsultz (ks306@evansville.edu)

Please note: Wind Ensemble will not meet on Thursday, August 21, due to auditions.

First rehearsal will be Tuesday, August 26, 2025

We're excited to announce the soft opening of Chick-fil-A as we prepare our new team for full operations! To help our team members get hands-on training, we will be open for limited hours next week:

🗓 Wednesday, August 13 & Thursday, August 14
🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
💳 Credit/debit card purchases only (ACE Bucks not accepted on these days)

🗓 Friday, August 15 & Saturday, August 16
🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
ACE Bucks will be accepted beginning Friday

Please note: As this is a training period, hours are subject to change based on product availability. If we sell out early, we may close before the scheduled time. Thank you for your patience and support as we get our team up to speed!

Auditions for the UE Choir Program will be held Tuesday August 19, Wednesday August 20, Thursday August 21, and Friday August 22 in Krannert 104B.  The audition only takes about ten minutes and you do not need to prepare anything in advance. The UE Choir Program is open to all students, faculty, and staff.

For current UE students, here are the steps to sign up for an audition:

1. Sign-Up for a Day/Time by clicking here
2. Complete the online information form by clicking here

For UE Faculty or Staff, please email the Director of Choral Activities directly to schedule an audition at: dm155@evansville.edu

Kick off the new school year with a picture-perfect start! The Office of Marketing will have a First Day of School Photo Area set up for students, staff, departments, and the entire UE community to enjoy.

Date: Wednesday, August 20
Time: 8:00 a.m. – noon
Location: Outside The Eatery in Ridgway

Spread the word and help us capture the excitement of the first day back.

Questions? Contact Abbie Perry at ap445@evansville.edu.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Robert Gallman, a 1964 graduate of Evansville College and longtime member of the UE community who recently passed away. Robert served as UE’s controller beginning in 1978 and later as Vice President for Fiscal Affairs and Administration. He even stepped in as interim athletics director during the 2001–02 academic year. He and his wife, Nyla, established the Robert and Nyla Gallman Scholarship, supporting students in business, education, and health sciences. Gallman retired from his position as VPFA in May of 2003 after more than 25 years of service to the University. We are grateful for their lasting impact on our university.

We hope you enjoyed the Purple Picnic following the Fall Conference Opening Session, creating an opportunity for our campus to come together in community and fellowship. Thanks to the Division for Talent & Community, the Office of Facilities Management, and Grounds crew who made this event possible. A special thanks to Arika Brown, Bre Bondurant, and Brooke Weaver for there leadership, planning, and execution of this impactful event and the generous financial support from our donors. We would greatly appreciate your feedback, and invite you to share your thoughts in this Flash Survey. As a reminder of the enjoyable afternoon, please find the local culinary vendors highlighted below.