The University will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. No classes will be held and all UE academic departments and administrative offices will be closed.

Ridgway University Center

August 26th from 11:00am - 1:00pm

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)

Tuesdays @ 12 PM & 2:30 PM
Honeymoon Coffee Co.

Follow the QR Code to Sign Up

A weekly pause to breathe, rest, and return to what matters most. Guided practices—drawn from silence, breath, prayer, and mindfulness—invite you to reconnect with yourself, the Sacred, and the rhythms of life. No experience needed—just come as you are.

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.

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.

The Schroeder Family School of Business Administration is thrilled to announce that Dr. Walayat Khan, Professor of Finance, has been appointed to the Mead Johnson Endowed Chair position at the University of Evansville.

Professor Khan has been a distinguished faculty member in finance at the University of Evansville since 1989. Throughout his tenure, he has combined teaching, research, and consulting to make a lasting impact on students, colleagues, and the broader professional community. An active research scholar, Professor Khan has maintained a consistent record of publishing in leading finance journals and presenting his work at national and international conferences. His expertise has also been sought by prominent organizations, including the Philadelphia Stock Exchange and the Chicago Stock Exchange.

Drawing on this experience, he has enriched the classroom with innovative approaches, from curriculum development and course design to the creation of the student-managed Investment Fund and the integration of research into experiential learning. Students have frequently praised his passion, enthusiasm, and personal attention, which have defined his teaching style for decades.

Beyond academia, he remains actively engaged in community service and volunteer work. Professor Khan’s excellence has been recognized with multiple awards, including UE’s Outstanding Teacher of the Year (1996), UE Global Scholar (2006 and 2014), and Outstanding Researcher in the Schroeder School of Business (2008, 2013, and 2018).

This honor recognizes Dr. Khan’s exceptional continued contributions to the university. His 2025 newly published article is titled "Income and balance sheet diversification effects on banks' cost and profit efficiency: Evidence from the United States” in the Journal of Financial Research. Dr. Khan's unwavering commitment to academic excellence, and impactful leadership within the scholarly community is also recognized. The Mead Johnson Nutrition Endowed Chair is one of the highest accolades a faculty member can receive, and it reflects both the esteem of his peers, and the enduring legacy of excellence Dr. Khan continues to build.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Walayet Khan on this well-deserved recognition. We look forward to the continued innovation, insight, and inspiration he will bring to our institution and beyond.

Congratulations, Dr. Khan!

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

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