Dear Students,

As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering a safe and respectful campus environment, new and third-year students will soon receive a link from Catharsis Productions to complete their biennial Title IX training.

Key Details:

• Training Link Sent From: Catharsis Productions
• Start Date: August 19, 2025
• Duration: Approximately 60–90 minutes
• Deadline to Complete: December 19, 2025
• Flexibility: You may complete the training in multiple sittings.
• Technical Requirements: Please do not use a mobile device to complete the training. For the best experience, use a Chrome or Firefox browser on a desktop or laptop.

Rollout Schedule:

• Junior-level students (based on credit hours): You will receive the training link tomorrow, August 19, 2025.
• First-year students: You will receive the link later this week.

Please keep an eye on your inbox (and check your spam/junk folder just in case). Completing this training is a required part of your student responsibilities.

If you have any questions or encounter issues accessing the training, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter.

Best regards,
Annie Sills
Associate Director, Institutional Equity & Title IX

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!

Purple Patrol is returning for Fall 2025!

Sign up as coworkers, a department/office, or a team and get ready to pass out fun goodies to our Aces displaying purple pride!

Sign up HERE!

Please sign up for one slot only so everyone has a chance to participate.

For questions or more information, please contact Abigail Perry at ap445@evansville.edu.

🏓 Intramural Doubles Pickleball Tournament 🎾
📅 Wednesday, August 28th
🕡 Starts at 6:30 PM
📍 UE Fitness Center

💥 Open Tournament — Students, Faculty & Staff welcome!
💥 Championship Shirts for the winners 🏆

How to Sign Up:
🔸 Register at IMLeagues.com or the IMLeagues app
🔸 OR show up at 6:15 PM in the Fitness Center

⚡ Grab a partner. Bring your game face. We'll provide the fun and laughs, you leave with glory (and maybe a sweet shirt?).

💜🧡 Purple Pride Meets Pickleball Power! 🧡💜

Whether you have taken the Clifton StrengthFinders Assessment or not, this session will give a overview of your results. Come with your results in hand to this workshop. It has been tailored with you in mind! You will be led to understand your results to enhance your work and study performance, develop your career and leadership skills, and reflect on your self awareness. You will leave with a better understanding of self, tactics for better performance and embracing how you show up everyday. Please RSVP on UEngage.

UE Students, Faculty, Staff, and Friends of UE:

The UE Community Band will have it's first rehearsal for 2025-2026 on Thursday, August 28, 2025. The Community Band rehearses Thurdays, 7:00-9:00pm in Krannert, room 110. Everyone is invited to join. Bring a friend.

If you play a Woodwind, Brass, or Percussion instrument you are invited. No audition required. We will perform a concert in Wheeler Concert Hall on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

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

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.

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

The 2025 - 2026 Academic Planners are HERE! Keep track of your assignments, important to-do list items, and organize your busy academic, campus, and personal life with this FREE tool. The Academic Planner book also includes a student resource guide and comes built-in with important university deadlines and event dates. It's time to thrive, so use your time well!

Get your FREE planner at the Solution Station table in Ridgway University Center:

• Wednesday, August 20 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• Thursday, August 21 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, August 27 from 11:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m.

Planners are also available in Academic Services (Room 116, Olmsted Hall). Just ask!

Don’t miss out on this great FREE resource! Come by and ask for one.

🏐 Intramural League Signups are OPEN! ⚽

Students, Staff, and Faculty are welcome to participate!

🌟 Get ready to serve, spike, kick, and score this fall!
UE Intramurals is bringing you TWO epic leagues:

🏐 4v4 Sand Volleyball

Dig, dive, and dominate in the sand on our brand new Legacy Sand Volleyball Courts!

⚽ 10v10 Outdoor Soccer

Lace up and bring your best game to the field!

📅 Registration Deadline: Wednesday, Sept. 4
📍 Sign up on IMLeagues (don’t wait until the last minute!)

💜 All skill levels welcome – whether you’re here for the competition or just for the fun vibes.

👉 Grab your friends, make a team, or join as a free agent.
👉 Champs earn bragging rights and intramural glory.

🔥 Don’t sit this one out—register TODAY!

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.

FREE, confidential HIV and Hep C testing at the Health Center. First Wednesday of every month from 9-11am.  Rapid results. No appointment necessary. Students, faculty, and staff are all welcome.

Join us as we celebrate academic excellence and dedication to the arts, music, and literature at the Investiture Ceremony for Endowed Positions on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CDT in Neu Chapel.

This special event will honor:

•   Dr. Diane Brewer, as the John David Lutz Distinguished Professor of the Arts

•   Dr. Dennis Malfatti, as the Oramay Cluthe Eades Distinguished Professor of Music

•   Dr. Robert Baines, as the Melvin M. Peterson Endowed Chair in Literature

A reception will follow in the Matt Williams Lobby of Shanklin Theatre in Hyde Hall, providing an opportunity to congratulate our distinguished honorees.

Register

The UE Health Center will be offering two skin cancer screenings for clinic-eligible employees during the month of August.

This will be a full body exam. To prepare for your screening, plan to wear easily
removable comfortable clothing and avoid wearing makeup. Keep your hair loose so your
scalp can be examined.

Please make notes of any spots or moles of concern. Referrals for further evaluation may
be recommended for patients with any unusual or suspicious findings.

Location: UE Health Center

Dates & Times: Monday, August 11th @ 3-6 pm & Thursday, August 21st @ 7-11 am

Please note: this is a 20-minute appointment dedicated to skin screenings only. If you are needing additional clinic services or medication refills, please schedule a separate clinic appointment.

Visit the link below or scan the QR code to schedule:
https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/

*Available for UE employees and spouses that are clinic-eligible*

The Spring 2025 Deans' List is currently on display at the library. Congratulations!

The University of Evansville Physician Assistant Program proudly congratulates the Class of 2025 for achieving a 100% first-time pass rate on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE).

This remarkable achievement marks the fourth time since the program's inaugural graduating class in 2019 that a cohort has reached this significant milestone.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to the dedicated faculty, staff and valued clinical partners whose commitment and support have been instrumental in the continued success of our students.

The University of Evansville community mourns the loss of Christine Leaf, a dedicated educator and cherished colleague who served as an Adjunct Professor of American Sign Language (ASL) since 2008. Christine was scheduled to return to the classroom this fall, continuing her passion for teaching and connecting with students. We are deeply grateful for Christine’s many contributions to the university.

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.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Highlighted by a match-up at one of the preseason national favorites, the University of Evansville men’s basketball team has announced its non-conference schedule for the 2025-26 season.

"We are excited about the opportunities ahead in our 2025-26 non-conference schedule.

We’ll travel to face two in-state Power Four opponents, both led by high-character coaches who run their programs in a first-class manner,” Purple Aces head men’s basketball coach David Ragland said. “At home, we welcome five opponents, including our tough in-state rival Ball State, as well as strong programs like Middle Tennessee and UT Arlington—teams that helped prepare us last season for the challenges of conference play. Wem are also looking forward to competing against a well-coached regional opponent in Western Kentucky.”

“A highlight of our non-conference schedule is a trip to the Virgin Islands, where we’ll take on historically successful programs in a premier multi-team event. This experience will provide valuable preparation and team bonding,” Ragland added. “Overall, this schedule presents us with the kind of competitive opportunities that will prepare us to succeed in our talented and well-coached conference."

UE welcomes Henderson State for an exhibition game on October 25. The Reddies are led by former UE assistant men’s basketball coach Jimmy Elgas. He enters his 11^th season at the helm of the program and led them to a 17-13 mark last season.

The regular season officially opens on November 4^th with a trip to Purdue. Posting a 24-12 mark a season ago, the Boilermakers advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Purdue is ranked inside the top five of most preseason top 25 rankings that were released over the summer. This marks the first meeting between the programs since December of 2005 when the Aces won a 75-69 contest inside Roberts Stadium.

Home action begins with a 4-game homestand beginning on Nov. 7 with a game against Calumet College of St. Joseph. This is set to be the Education Day game with further details to follow. Two days later, UE plays host to Oakland City.  On the 12^th, Evansville welcomes Middle Tennessee State to the Ford Center. The Blue Raiders were 22-12 last season and were invited to the NIT where they battled Chattanooga before falling in triple overtime. On the 18^th, the homestand wraps up against UT Arlington.

From Nov. 21-24, the Aces will be in the US Virgin Islands to play in the Paradise Jam. The opening contest of the tournament is a memorable one for Purple Aces fans – Oregon State. UE and OSU met in the 1989 NCAA Tournament where the Aces outlasted the Beavers in overtime by a final score of 94-90. This was Evansville’s first Division I NCAA Tournament victory. Last year, OSU was 20-13 and played in the College Basketball Crown.

Game two of the Paradise Jam will take place on either the 22^nd or 23^rd, depending on the result of the opener. UE will face either Iona or Akron in the contest. The Zips won 28 games last season on their way to the Mid-American Conference Tournament Championship. The Gaels are coming off a 17-win campaign. Evansville’s final game in the Virgin Islands will take place on the 24^th.

Three games are on the docket in December beginning on the 3^rd with a home game versus Ball State. On Dec. 6, the Aces travel to Western Kentucky for their first road game versus the Hilltoppers since 2009. Non-conference play wraps up on the 13^th with a trip to Notre Dame. It marks just the second meeting between the Aces and Fighting Irish since 1992.

Season tickets for the 2025-26 season are on sale now.  We offer great seats that fit with every families budget. For questions or more information on how we can help you and your family create long lasting memories with us at the Ford Center this season, please call Logan Belz at the UE Ticket office 812-488-2623.

The UE Esports team is entering its 4th semester of competition this Fall of 2025, and we are looking for more students on campus to join our program! Currently we are looking for players to try out for all of our varsity teams including the defending NECC D8 National Champions Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Call of Duty, Counter Strike 2, Super Smash Bros Ultimate and Fortnite. A few things to note are that it costs $0 to try out for and join our program, we compete in the fall and spring in tournaments hosted by NECC and MVC, and we are still growing more and more each day! We welcome all students at our program, from all amounts of experience and knowledge in terms of what Esports is and how it works. We fully believe in training everyone to a higher caliber of gameplay no matter where they might be skill-wise when joining, while also providing a healthy and exciting environment that promotes communicating and working with a team of individuals that you practice and compete with.

Our varsity tryouts will be next week August 25th-28th (Monday-Thursday) from 2-6pm for all of our games. If you have any interest in signing up for tryouts, or any questions about our program, please reach out to Coach Ethan Jaworski at ej107@evansville.edu or the Evansville Esports email, esports@evansville.edu

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Evansville junior forward Taylor Johnson (Evansville, Ind./Reitz) became the first Missouri Valley Conference Women’s Soccer Player of the Week of the 2025 season on Tuesday morning, recognizing her three-point performance in last Thursday’s season-opening win over SEMO. The nod marks the first time in her career that she been named the conference’s player of the week and the first time a Purple Ace has been named MVC Player of the Week since Emily Ormson on August 30, 2022.

Johnson served as the offensive catalyst in Evansville’s first season-opening win since 2018, tallying an assist in the 52^nd minute before scoring the game-winning goal in the 84^th minute. The 4-3 win also marked the first time UE had scored four goals in a match since 2014.

A Preseason All-MVC selection ahead of the 2025 campaign, Johnson received All-MVC Third Team honors a season ago by scoring three goals to tie for the team lead. The Evansville native was the only Ace to score twice in a game last season, posting a brace against Valparaiso.

Evansville is back in action on Thursday with a road trip to take on Lindenwood. Kickoff is set for 6 PM.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Sophomore goalkeeper Michal Mroz represented the University of Evansville on Monday’s Preseason All-MVC Men’s Soccer team in a vote of the league’s head coaches. A 2024 MVC All-Freshman Team pick, Mroz was one of 11 student-athletes named to the league’s preseason all-conference team.

As a freshman last season, Mroz was an integral part of Evansville’s run to the MVC Tournament championship, starting all 21 matches in goal. Mroz posted an 11-7-3 record with a 1.55 goals against average and posted five clean sheets, the second-most in the Valley. Mroz also ranked second in the MVC with 4.10 saves per game, holding a season save percentage of .723.

Mroz rose to the occasion during the Aces’ MVC championship run, most notably shutting out top-seeded and nationally-ranked Missouri State in the MVC Tournament semifinal. In the first round of the NCAA Tournament against Massachusetts, Mroz made a season-high nine saves.

Evansville opens regular season play on Thursday, playing host to Bellarmine at Arad McCutchan Stadium. Kickoff is set for 6:30 PM.

MVC Preseason All-Conference Team

GK – Michal Mroz, Evansville
D - Ryder Barrett, Drake
D - Eskil Gjerde, Drake
D - Christian Shannon, Western Michigan
D - Dylan Steely, Belmont
M - Jose Gomez, Northern Illinois
M - Rui Reis, UIC
M - Andrew Shaffer, Bowling Green
F - Preston Kipnusu, Drake
F - Bennett Painter, Bowling Green
F - Trace Terry, Bowling Green