Paving work along Lincoln Avenue between Rotherwood Avenue and Spring Street is scheduled to begin tomorrow, October 7, with surface milling. The updated construction schedule is as follows:

• Surface Milling: October 7

• Patching: October 13

• Asphalt Overlay: October 14–15

• Striping: October 17

According to the city engineer, major work should be completed within these dates, with only striping possibly continuing afterward. Please plan for traffic delays in the area during this time.

October 7, 2025

Wheeler Concert Hall

7:30 p.m.

 On Tuesday, October 7, Alanna Keenan and Anne Fiedler present a program of music featuring W.A. Mozart, Richard Strauss, and Samuel Barber. This program is an exploration of the relationship between voice and piano in vocal literature. The program begins with Mozart’s concert aria, “Ch’io mi scordi di te.” This aria, written as a farewell gift for soprano Nancy Storace, features the unusual orchestration of voice, obbligato piano, and orchestra. After a dramatic recitative, the voice and piano enter into dialogue as themes and motives are passed back and forth between the two instruments. Following the aria, the early Lieder of Richard Strauss is visited. In these songs, the contrapuntal interplay between voice and piano is filtered through the lens of late 19^th century Romanticism. The program concludes with Samuel Barber’s vocal masterpiece, Knoxville: Summer of 1915. Although originally scored for voice and orchestra, the piano reduction is the work of Barber himself.

Admission is free and open to the public

Pulitzer Prize-nominated historian Dr. Kate Masur will speak on Post-Civil War Reconstruction during the annual Thomas C. Fiddick Memorial Lecture Series on Friday, October 24, at 7:00 p.m. in Eykamp Hall. The event is free and open to the public.

Professor Masur will discuss her book, Equal: The Surprising History of an American Founding Concept, focusing on the Reconstruction Era, when Americans first attempted to build a nation that truly reflected the Declaration of Independence's assertion that "all men are created equal." She will explore how the constitutional changes of Reconstruction continue to shape contemporary life, and why the period is often overlooked or misunderstood.

In her lecture, Masur will also examine how historians' interpretations of Reconstruction have evolved over time and why the practice of "revisionism" is a vital part of historical scholarship.

Dr. Masur is the John D. MacArthur Professor at Northwestern University and author of Until Justice Be Done: America's First Civil Rights Movement, from the Revolution to Reconstruction, a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Her most recent work includes Freedom Was in Sight! A Graphic History of Reconstruction in the Washington, D.C., Region.

This lecture is presented as part of the annual Thomas C. Fiddick Memorial Lecture, established in 2002 by former students with the support of Fiddick's friends and the University. Each year, a committee consisting of full-time members of the Department of History, a member of the Fiddick family, and alumni of the Department selects the lecturer.

About Thomas C. Fiddick:

Thomas Fiddick served as a professor of history at the University of Evansville from the fall of 1963 to the spring of 2002. Over his 39-year career, he was a dedicated teacher, a productive scholar, and a tireless advocate for justice. His untimely death on the day of his retirement in 2002 shocked the University community, particularly his many former students.

Event Details:

• What: Thomas C. Fiddick Memorial Lecture by Dr. Kate Masur on Reconstruction
• When: Friday, October 24, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
• Where: Eykamp Hall, University of Evansville
• Cost: Free and open to the public

Stankey Andiron Lecture, Thursday October 16, 4pm, KOCH 100

 “The Italian Job: Restoration of a Venetian Masterpiece”

By Ralph M. Larmann, Art Professor Emeritus, University of Evansville

The William L. Ridgway College of Arts and Sciences is delighted to invite you to the latest event in the Morgan Whitaker Stankey Andiron Lecture series. The series is dedicated to the memory of University of Evansville alumna Morgan Stankey, who passed away suddenly in March, 2023. Many generous gifts in Morgan’s memory have allowed us to reinvigorate a long-established tradition – the Andiron Lecture - that was a significant part of the University’s intellectual life for many years.

After discovering a rare 16^th century painting, shortly after arriving in Evansville, Professor Larmann watched as the work fell into disrepair after being moved from place to place. After seeing the surface of work punctured in multiple locations and suffering from other damage, Larmann took it upon himself to restore the work. In doing so, he discovered the story of a family of artists who lived in Venice, the unique parenting skills and apprenticeship process of the time, and a 500 year journey from Italy to Evansville. The artists, Jacopo and Francesco Bassano, worked together as father and son to create the work The Expulsion of the Dealers from the Temple. Created about 1550, it was a good representation of the work of Jacopo Bassano, but also tells an interesting story about good parenting and teaching. This presentation will describe the work, its history, and the process used to restore the work.

Ralph Larmann is an Art Professor Emeritus at the University of Evansville where he taught painting, and general art courses. Larmann grew up in the Cincinnati area and received his BFA from the University of Cincinnati and MFA from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Larmann works with and taught oils, acrylics, tempera, encaustic and fresco. He learned fresco painting from the last surviving member of the Mexican Muralist Movement, Melchor Peredo, when he was a visiting artist at Southern Arkansas University in the late 1990’s. Larmann is the coauthor of Gateways to Art, a bestselling art text in its fourth edition that has received worldwide acclaim and is avaialble in Chinese and Korean translations. Larmann is also the author of the Art Studio Chalkboard, an online art tutorial, and ArtExperience, a CD-ROM published by Wadsworth Publishing. Before coming to Evansville he taught at Loyola University Chicago, Herron School of Art/IUPUI, University of Cincinnati, and Southern Arkansas University. Larmann is a former President of the college art organization F.A.T.E. (Foundations in Art: Theory and Education) and has twice taught at Harlaxton College in the United Kingdom. Larmann’s work has been shown in a variety of venues in the United States and United Kingdom. He has received numerous awards and has work in a number of collections, including Indiana State University, Art Museum of Greater Lafayette, and Harlaxton College.

Help support The Dignity Project and the Evansville Rescue Mission by donating diapers (all sizes needed) or dollars. Every contribution helps families in need while fueling a fun competition between nursing classes and faculty!

How it works:

The class (or faculty) with the most donations wins bragging rights and a “foody” party for their generosity. Every diaper and dollar makes a difference. Let’s see who will come out on top while giving back to the community!

Cash/Diaper Drop Off Location: Graves Hall Nursing Office

Venmo: The Dignity Project (add your class in the memo so we can track points)

Competition runs through October 20th

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!

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

In honor of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month 2025, we invite you to listen to newly published episodes from Season 2 of the podcast "Celebrating Hispanic Voices" and to learn about more fascinating Hispanic/Latinx students at UE and about an outstanding Hispanic community member:

In Episode 10, Dani Santos shares his experiences as an international student-athlete at UE.

Celebrating Hispanic Voice - Season 2 – 10 Ep Dani Santos' Experience

In Episode 11, listen to Dilena Calderón Delgado’s inspiring story of personal growth and how coming to the United States reshaped her path and purpose.

Celebrating Hispanic Voices – Season 2 – 11 Ep Dilena Calderón Delgado's Story

In Episode 12, discover the remarkable journey and achievements of Alejandro Malla, a thriving yet humble Hispanic/Latino student at the University of Evansville.

Celebrating Hispanic Voices – Season 2 – 12 Ep Alejandro Malla's Experience

Many thanks to the Spring 2025 ChangeLab group and the production team, Sophia Reyes, Jocelyn Solano Sánchez, and Tommy Housman!

As an official Exercise is Medicine® On Campus institution, the University of Evansville is proud to celebrate October as Exercise is Medicine On Campus Month, a national initiative sponsored by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Our mission is to promote physical activity, foster student engagement, create a culture of health, and enhance overall well-being. This October, we encourage all students, faculty, and staff to make movement a regular part of daily life as UE continues to grow as a campus that prioritizes exercise and wellness.

📲 Follow Along on Instagram
Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing tips, events, and inspiration to help you stay active and healthy. Follow us at @eimoc_ue to stay connected!

🎥 Mascot Challenge Coming Soon!
Keep an eye out for our Exercise is Medicine mascot challenge video! You’ll have the chance to vote and help UE earn national recognition as the school with the best video.

Let’s make October a celebration of movement, health, and community. Now more than ever, let’s show that at UE, exercise is medicine!

Be a featured Ace of UE on our website!

The Office of Marketing is looking to add student profiles to our Aces of UE webpage, and we're calling on Aces of all majors, graduation years, and backgrounds to share.

The process is simple: answer the questions in this online form and upload a photo of yourself to accompany your profile (preferably something ~2MB or higher and a portrait of just you). You do not have to answer all the questions if you don't want to!

Once you submit the form, we will include this on the Aces of UE webpage. You may also be featured on our homepage or quoted in future marketing materials!

Did you study abroad? We want to hear about that, too! Contact Julie Beer at jb855 so we can learn more about this extraordinary experience.

Check out the newest episode of Celebrating Hispanic Voices titled Fabiana's experience

The second year DPT students will be conducting community balance assessments as part of the PT 623 course. Please share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested and able to participate.  The participant does not need to be able to walk, but should at least be able to stand for the assessments.     Who: We are looking for 24 participants who are 55 years or older to take part in balance assessments.   When:  10/27/2025   Where:  University of Evansville Eykamp Hall 1800 Walnut Street Evansville, IN 47714   What:   DPT students will complete balance testing and provide you with an exercise program and education to address any findings during the testing   Time:  Session 1 from 1:00-2:30  Session 2 from 2:30-4:00   Participants can contact me by email ck39@evansville.edu to seek further information or click here to sign up online

David Green of Harlaxton College and the Department of History, Politics, and Social Change has written two essays in edited collections. ‘A Century of Failure: Making Peace in the Hundred Years War’, in Reframing Treaties in the Late Medieval and Early Modern West, published by Oxford University Press, explores the difficulties in resolving Europe’s longest-running conflict. ‘Communities Real and Imagined in the Plantagenet Empire’, England and France before 1500: Essays in Honour of Jenny Stratford, published by Shaun Tyas, considers the representation and repression of different groups subject to the English monarchy in the later Middle Ages.