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!

The Center for Career Development and the Office for Career Success are hosting a Professional Clothing Pop-Up Shop on Friday, August 29, 11:00am – 2:00pm in the SOBA Atrium.  Need a fresh look for your next interview, internship, or upcoming career fairs? Stop by our Pop-Up Shop and browse a curated selection of professional attire — free of charge and open to all students!  Questions? Contact career@evansville.edu or SOBAcareers@evansville.edu.

I am writing to share the bittersweet news that Paula Heldt, Assistant President for Academic Affairs, will be retiring on August 29.  For twenty-five years, Paula has been a valued and deeply respected member of our college community. Her unwavering dedication, professionalism, and wealth of institutional knowledge have made a lasting impact on colleagues and students and the overall success of our institution. From beginning in what was the Continuing Education department to moving to Academic Affairs, to being a trusted resource and mentor to many, Paula has exemplified what it means to serve with excellence and heart.

While we are truly sad to see her go, we are grateful for the many years of service and the legacy she leaves behind.  Paula’s presence will be greatly missed, both professionally and personally.

Paula does not wish to be honored with a retirement celebration, so please stop by her office in Olmsted Hall 205G to congratulate her on a remarkable career and to wish her all the best in her new chapter. Please join me in expressing our heartfelt thanks and congratulations to Paula.

Linda Tipton joined Academic Affairs on August 11^th as the Director of Operations: Academic Affairs. She was the former Registrar at Oakland City University. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from USI in 1996. While you are congratulating Paula on her upcoming retirement, please take time to welcome Linda to the Aces family.

🏓 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)

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.

🏓 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! 🧡💜

Dr. Kenneth Steinsultz, Professor of Music and Director of Bands will be a featured artist at the A-State Brass Fest 2025 on the campus of Arkansas State University on Saturday, September 27. He will conduct master classes and perform a euphonium recital.

There are two tables of free textbooks in SOBA on the second floor outside the Marketing office.

Free to anyone.

Residence Life has extra brochure holders, approximately 50 available.  If you have brochures to display, stop by Residence Life on the 2nd floor of Ridgway to grab a few.

Employees - Ascension St. Vincent is providing mobile mammography services for the University of Evansville. The mobile mammography bus will be located in the Health Clinic parking lot on October 13th, 2025 from 8:00AM - 2:00PM. Please call the Ascension St. Vincent Breast Center at 812-485-4437 to schedule your mammogram! See the flyer attached for additional details.

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

Employee & Spouse Fall Health Risk Assessments will take place September 15th -17th from 7:00am-10:45am each day in Eykamp Room 254. Complete your health risk assessment and earn HRA credits! This health risk assessment is available for UE employees and their spouses on the UE medical insurance plan. Please remember, fasting 8-10 hours is recommended. Drink plenty of water prior to your screening appointment. Take maintenance medications as prescribed, as long as they are not required to be taken with food. Click the link below to sign up today!

https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/1bblnzjg/

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

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.

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