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Monday, September 22, 2025

Upcoming Events

* Employee Fall Healthy Behavior Challenge

Celebrate the season while focusing on your health with our Fall Well-Being Challenge!

Challenge Dates: October 20th - November 23rd

You’ll be encouraged to try a simple, fun, and healthy activity each day to prioritize your mental & physical health—examples include getting steps in the crisp fall air, prioritizing plants at each meal, or practicing gratitude. An activity tracker will be provided at the beginning of the challenge!

You’ll also be encouraged to fill out a weekly connect card to check-in with yourself throughout the challenge. This link will be provided at the start of the challenge as well.

Your goal? Complete at least 30 activities to be entered into our gift card prize drawing! You’ll also have the opportunity to earn a one-time $150 HRA credit if this is your first challenge of the year!

Ready to sign-up? Click the link here: https://forms.gle/HBVFfbjyFKKBDxkh7

Let’s continue through the season with small steps that make a big difference–join the Fall Well-Being Challenge today!

Submitted by Taylor Kollak tk148@evansville.edu
 
* UE Employee and Student Flu Shot Event

UE Health Center Wellness Team will be on-site in Eykamp Hall 253 to provide flu shots on the following dates & times. These events are for insured employees and their covered dependents, non-insured employees and students.

Flu Shot Event Dates:

  • Monday, October 6th: 7:30am - 9:30am
  • Tuesday, October 7th: 4:00pm - 6:30pm
  • Location: Eykamp 253

Please note the cost for non-insured employees and students is $15.00.

  • Non-insured employees should make this payment at the flu shot event. CASH or CHECK only!
  • Students should make their payment to the Student Health Center. CARD only, NO cash!

Sponsored by the Health Clinic

Submitted by Taylor Kollak tk148@evansville.edu
 
* Engineering, Business & Technology Career Fair- TOMORROW!

Engineering, Business & Technology Career Fair

Tuesday, September 23

12:30pm-3:00pm

Eykamp Hall, RUC

It's not too late! Register today to attend tomorrow's career fair!

Register in UE Career Bridge https://evansville.edu/careerbridge

Submitted by Amanda Wood aw505@evansville.edu
 
* Majors and Minors Fair - Thursday, October 16

The Majors and Minors Fair will be held on Thursday, October 16 from 4:00-5:30pm in Eykamp Hall.

Thinking about changing or adding a major or minor? This is your chance to chat with faculty, current students, and student support services who can help you explore all the possibilities. Learn more about classes, research opportunities, internships, and career paths available to you.

  • Academic Services will be there to help you officially update your major or minor.
  • Not ready to commit? Come get inspired and take your time before spring advising.
  • Open to all students!
  • Snacks will be served. No fair is complete without treats!

Come for the info, stay for the snacks, and leave with a clearer vision of your future. It's the M&M Fair...it's pretty sweet!

Submitted by Linda Tipton lt155@evansville.edu
 
* Aces Pep Band

Come join the Aces Pep Band. An organizational meeting will be held on Monday, September 8 at 4:00pm in Krannert 110.  Rehearsals begin on Monday September 22, 4:00-5:00 in Krannert 110.

For more infomation contact Dr. Kenneth Steinsultz at ks306@evansville.edu

Go Aces!!

Submitted by Ken Steinsultz ks306@evansville.edu
 
* Employee Clifton StrengthFinder Workshop

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 performance, develop your career and leadership skills, and reflect on your relashionships and how your results effect them. You will leave with better understanding of self, tactics for better performance and embracing how you show up everyday. Please RSVP on UEngage.

Submitted by Alexa Ferguson af331@evansville.edu
 

Changemaker Corner

* Evansville NewsLab Hosts Student Listening Session

Evansville NewsLab, a ChangeLab class that is reimagining local journalism, is hosting an on-campus listening session for students. Help us understand how local news and information can be relevant and accessible to people in our generation!

When: October 1, 5:30p.m.
Where: Room 203, University Libraries

Food will be provided!

Come share your thoughts and be a part of change!

Submitted by Andrew Carter ac116@evansville.edu
 

Info You Should Know

* Celebrating Hispanic Voices – Episode 4-6 – Season 2 are out!

Joins us for Season 2 of the podcast "Celebrating Hispanic Voices"!

In Episode 4, hear about Santiago Rueda’s family (shout out little sis!), his faith, and his transition into UET. Learn about his amazing onward attitude. You don't want to miss the lovely stories and hilarious jokes in this episode!

Celebrating Hispanic Voices - Season 2 - 4th Ep Santi's Experience

In Episode 5, Ane Madina Garate joins us to share her experiences as a student athlete from Spain at UE. She tells her story about being on the swim team, food she misses, and the support of her family and friends.

Celebrating Hispanic Voices – Season 2 - 5th Ep Ane's Experience

In Episode 6, Luis Alejandro (Alex) González, a first-year Theatre at the University of Evansville, shares his unique story as part of the Hispanic/Latin@ community. From navigating campus life to personal identity, he shares insightful experiences, cultural pride, his father's story and moments that have shaped his journey.

Celebrating Hispanic Voices – Season 2 - 6th Ep Luis Alejandro (Alex) González's Experience

Huge THANKS to our Spring 2025 production team, Sophia Reyes, Jocelyn Solano Sánchez, Carlotta Pascual Centelles, and Tommy Housman!

Submitted by Diana Rodriguez Quevedo dr130@evansville.edu
 
* Celebrating Hispanic Voices is Back!

Check out the newest episode of Celebrating Hispanic Voices!

Submitted by Julian Shellnutt rs375@evansville.edu
 
* New Episode of The Couch: A Sports Show hosted by Julian Shellnutt

Talking NFL Week 2, Chiefs collapse, packers success, tush push controversy, fantasy pickups, and falcons defense

YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OnJAAjGvpA
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5d0JNSc0qGCAMmn0Ix9Mdb?si=OZWmtI5zREq6Njbz-M8nJg

Submitted by Julian Shellnutt rs375@evansville.edu
 
* Stories of Latin American Women of African Heritage

Diana Rodriguez Queved PhD, Associate Professor of Spanish, has chapter titled "Goyo: Driving Chocoano Rap" published in book "Stories of Latin American Women of African Heritage: Daughters of Muntu" (Routledge 2025)

Submitted by Marisa Patterson-Knox mk52@EVANSVILLE.EDU
 
* AZZIP Giveback for Senior Nursing Project: Albion Fellows Bacon Center

Show this image at AZZIP on Monday to hep the senior nursing students give back to Albion, a shelter that houses men, women, children, and pets victim of domestic or sexual abuse!

Submitted by Emma Hall eh295@evansville.edu
 

Congratulations

* Congratulations to Dr. Logan Pant

Congratulations to Dr. Logan Pant for his publication in the Social Marketing Quarterly Journal. His title “ADHD Isn’t Real” – Addressing ADHD Stigma Through Public Policy and Social Marketing is grounded in social marketing and public policy frameworks, his paper addresses the persistent stigma surrounding ADHD and offers actionable research-based recommendations to reduce discrimination, improve mental health outcomes, and enhance educational, career, and life opportunities for individuals with ADHD.

Submitted by Yolanda Obaze yo21@evansville.edu
 
* Dr. Walayet Khan awarded the Mead Johnson Nutrition Endowed Chair position

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!

Submitted by Yolanda Obaze yo21@evansville.edu
 

Athletics

* Aces Men's Soccer Keeps Mayor's Cup Behind Escudero's Brace

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville men's soccer team secured the Mayor's Cup for the third straight season on Saturday night, taking down USI 3-0 at Strassweg Field. All three Evansville goals were scored by freshmen, as Andres Escudero (San Sebastián de los Reyes, Spain IES Joan Miro) posted his first career brace and Chase Ricker (Albuquerque, N.M./La Cueva) scored his first collegiate goal.

Evansville's attack was active early, as the Aces jumped on the Screaming Eagles with three goals in the first 23 minutes of play. In the fourth minute, Álvaro Timón (Toledo, Spain/Valencia International University) found Will Bencic (Cincinnati, Ohio/Lakota East) on the left wing, who put a beautiful cross into the box for Escudero. From there, the freshman snuck a shot past the USI keeper to give the Aces the lead. 

Evansville struck again just over six minutes later on a scoring chance started by Matt Hawkins (Louisville, Ky./Male), who sent a long ball to Ricker for a one-on-one scoring chance. After making his way into the left side of the box, the freshman unleashed a laser of a shot over the keeper and into the back of the net for his first collegiate goal. 

The scoring continued in the 23rd minute when the Aces drew a foul in the box to earn a penalty kick. Escudero stepped up to the spot and buried a shot, securing the brace and giving Evansville a 3-0 lead. 

UE would continue to threaten throughout the remainder of the first half, putting up seven more shots, but the Aces were not able to add onto their lead. Michal Mroz (Elk Grove, Ill./Elk Grove) kept his clean sheet in-tact with a diving save just before halftime to help his team go into the break with a 3-0 lead. 

Evansville did not let up in the second half, tallying 11 more shots. However, the Aces were kept off the board, while Mroz made two more saves to secure his first shutout and Evansville's first win of the season.

"I thought the first half performance was really good," said Head Coach Robbe Tarver. "Obviously some great goals to start the game with Andres after a nice passing sequence and then Chase just hitting a banger. It was probably our most complete first half that we've had."
 
"Obviously really happy about win number one. It's hard to win, so we're going to celebrate wins that we get, and now we need to use this to keep moving forward." 

Evansville matched a season-high with 24 shots, out-shooting USI 24-5, while the Aces' 11 shots on goal marked a season-high. Timón tallied a game-high four shots, while Escudero, Martin Wurschmidt (Stavern, Norway/Thor Heyerdahl VGS) and Armon Haghighat (Irvine, Calif./Irvine Valley CC) each had two shots on goal. 

With the win, Evansville moves to 1-2-4 on the season. The Aces will be back in action on Wednesday for a road test at Dayton. Kick-off is set for 6 PM CT.

Submitted by Donovan Schultz ds326@evansville.edu
 

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