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.

This Friday we’re creating space to join together—to pause, worship, and remember what gives us strength and hope. Come gather with the UE community outside for a night of worship and prayer.

Friday, August 29
7 PM - 8 PM
East Terrace Lawn

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! 🧡💜

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! 🧡💜

Welcome to a new semester full of possibilities! Ready for adventure beyond the ordinary? Venture Crew is your gateway to high-adventure activities, leadership development, and unforgettable experiences. Whether you're into hiking, camping, rock climbing, community service, or building lifelong friendships, Venture Crew brings together people who are eager to explore, challenge themselves, and make a difference. Find us at the org fair tomorrow to learn more, and don't miss our callout meeting next week where we'll share exciting plans for the semester ahead. Adventure starts here – will you answer the call?

Featuring UE’s logo on both sides, this vibrant new gateway welcomes students, families, employees, and visitors while highlighting our strong connection to the city of Evansville.

A huge thank-you to City Council President Ben Trockman, the City of Evansville Engineer, and INDOT for their instrumental support in making this project possible.

The Center for Career Development is happy to announce that our Career Advocates are ready to help students with resumes, cover letters, and more! They are available on a walk-in basis during the hours listed on our website at www.evansville.edu/careercenter/students/careeradvocates.cfm. Come visit them upstairs in Ridgway in the Student Life Suite!

Lilly Roskind

Elliot Boutell

Emma Sowders

Owen Lawrence

Mackenzie Earney

Follow the UE Center for Career Development!

https://www.instagram.com/uecareers/

The Center for Career Development has a magazine display rack up for grabs. It is four sided and spins. You will need a cart or wagon to move it.

Anyone interested, can contact Amanda Wood (aw505).

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.

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.

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!

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/

Three distinguished University of Evansville (UE) faculty members from the William L. Ridgway College of Arts and Sciences were honored Tuesday for their academic excellence during a formal Investiture Ceremony in Neu Chapel.

The event recognized the appointment of three faculty members to endowed chairs and professorships. It also honored the legacies of generous donors and families whose enduring investments continue to elevate the University's faculty and academic excellence.

Endowed faculty positions represent one of the highest honors a university can bestow, recognizing distinguished scholars and educators, while advancing innovation in teaching, scholarship and service.

At the ceremony, the following faculty members were honored:

Dr. Diane Brewer was invested as the John David Lutz Distinguished Professor of the Arts. Brewer, a dramaturg, director, and scholar, is recognized nationally for her work in theatre history and criticism. She has served as Coordinator of Dramaturgy and Research Programming for the Kennedy Center National College Theater Festival and directs UE's Honors Program. The Lutz Professorship was established in honor of John David Lutz by alumni and friends, including acclaimed television and film creators Matt Williams and David McFadzean, both former students of Professor Lutz, whose lives and careers were shaped by his mentorship and example. Over his five-decade tenure at UE, Professor Lutz directed more than 80 productions, served as Chair of the Department of Theatre, and led the program to national prominence. He was a beloved teacher and mentor who instilled in his students a deep respect for their craft and the courage to pursue bold artistic paths.

Dr. Dennis Malfatti was invested as the Oramay Cluthe Eades Distinguished Professor of Music. Malfatti is Director of Choral Activities and Co-Chair of the UE Music Conservatory. His ensembles have performed nationally and internationally, including acclaimed appearances at Carnegie Hall, most recently in 2025. The professorship honors Oramay Cluthe Eades, founder of the Cluthe School of Music, whose vision and leadership laid the foundation for the University's music conservatory. Her family, including David and Susan Eades, have continued her legacy of generosity and support.

Dr. Robert Baines was invested as the Melvin M. Peterson Endowed Chair in Literature. Baines specializes in twentieth-century British and Irish literature, particularly the works of James Joyce. His book, Philosophical Allusions in James Joyce's Finnegans Wake, was published by Oxford University Press. The endowed chair was established in 2016 by Dr. Melvin M. Peterson, a devoted friend of the University and longtime trustee, whose philanthropy also created the Peterson Gallery and other vital spaces for the arts and humanities on campus.

UE President Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz highlighted the importance of endowed positions during the ceremony. "Endowed positions are more than a recognition of past accomplishments. They are an investment in the future, enabling faculty to explore new ideas, mentor students at the highest level, and contribute meaningfully to the world." he said.

In addition to the president's address, the ceremony featured remarks from Mary Kessler, Acting Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, and Amanda Krause, Dean of the Ridgway College of Arts and Sciences, who spoke about the significance of these endowed positions for the University's academic mission.

These faculty members exemplify the excellence, passion, and dedication that define the University of Evansville's academic community. Their achievements in teaching, research, and service continue to elevate the institution and inspire generations of students.

During Academic Convocation, UE proudly awards the Purple Tam, a symbol of distinction for faculty who achieve the rank of full professor—a mark of academic excellence, scholarship, and service to the University. These purple velvet tams, worn at official academic events, represent the highest level of professional commitment to higher education at UE.

This year, Dr. Jennie Ebeling, Department of Archaeology and Anthropology, was honored with this distinction. Dr. Ebeling holds a PhD in Near Eastern Studies from the University of Arizona and is an accomplished scholar specializing in the archaeology of ancient southwest Asia. Her work includes co-directing the Jezreel Expedition in Israel, authoring and editing six books, and earning prestigious fellowships such as the Fulbright and National Endowment for the Humanities. She has been recognized with UE’s Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award and the Dean's Teaching Award for her exceptional contributions in the classroom.

Congratulations, Dr. Ebeling!

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 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