Curious (or concerned) about how AI is reshaping teaching and learning? Join the AI: Real Talk FIG for our first meeting on Monday, October 25 at 4:00 PM (room TBD). Please RSVP to ecte@evansville.edu by Friday, Oct. 17 so we can reserve an appropriate space.

This FIG is an open, informal space for faculty to share experiences, ideas, and challenges around AI in higher education: the good, the bad, and the uncertain. Topics might include how faculty and students are using AI tools for project ideas, ways to design assessments that account for AI, and ethical questions surrounding authorship, bias, and academic integrity. Whether you’re experimenting with AI in your classroom or just trying to make sense of it all, join the conversation!

Hear Pulitzer Prize-winning author Eliza Griswold's experience navigating today's polarized political climate as an immersive journalist living among a radical evangelical church doomed to schism. She explains, "I talk about...the question of Exit or Voice: what do I do when the beloved community I’ve been part of—which could be a political party, a school, a gym, a temple, a church, a country—begins to decay? Do I leave? Do I stay and voice my dissent? What does loyalty mean?"

The University of Evansville Theatre proudly announces the exciting opening of its 2025–2026 season with JAGGED LITTLE PILL: The Musical, featuring lyrics by Alanis Morissette, music by Alanis Morissette and Glen Ballard, and a book by Diablo Cody. This production opens at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17, in Shanklin Theatre. Additional performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 18, 23, 24, 25, and at 2 p.m. on Oct. 26.

Nominated for 15 Tony Awards and winner of Best Book of a Musical in 2021, this electrifying production, inspired by Alanis Morissette’s groundbreaking 1995 album takes the stage with raw energy and heart. Featuring Morissette’s iconic hits, including “You Oughta Know,” “Ironic,” and “Hand in My Pocket”—alongside powerful new songs—this show tells an original story of a seemingly picture-perfect family grappling with life’s complexities. With themes of healing, empowerment, and finding your voice, this explosive rock musical is a bold and unforgettable theatrical experience that will leave audiences moved and inspired.

Alanis Morissette’s JAGGED LITTLE PILL: The Musical is directed by Assistant Professor Wes Grantom ’03. Tyler Simpson, guest artist, serves as the music director; Landry Barker, a senior performance major from Fort Worth, Texas, and Bailey Crawford, a junior performance major from Frisco, Texas, are the show’s choreographers. Associate Professor Sarah J. Smith serves as the co-costume designer alongside Josie Madzik, a senior stage management major from Howell, Mi.; Austin Kuhn ’18, guest artist, is the scenic designer; Jonathan Roth, a senior design and technology major from Brookfield, Wis., is the lighting designer; Visiting professor Jon Robertson, serves as the sound designer; Mel Denison, a junior stage management major from Gainesville, Texas, is the stage manager; and Visiting Assistant Professor Andy Hammond ’08, guest artist, is the technical director.

The cast features Kennedy Olson, a senior performance major from Porter, Texas, as MJ Healy; Ben Lodge, a junior performance major from Overland Park, Kan., as Steve Healy; Tomi Akinwande, a senior performance major from Houston as Frankie Healy; Landry Barker, a senior performance major from Fort Worth, Texas, as Nick Healy; Luna Guyse, a first-year performance major from Jeffersonville, Ind., as Jo; Nicholas Hebert, a first-year performance major from Pflugerville, Texas, as Phoenix; Alyssa Meadows, a senior performance major from Louisville, Ky., as Bella; William Cooper Sanders, a senior performance major from Jeffersonville, Ind., as Andrew; Amanda Pascarella, a sophomore performance major from Staten Island, N.Y., as Denise; Bailey Crawford, a junior performance major from Frisco, Texas, as Jill/Teacher; Gisele Lowery, a first-year performance major from Richmond, Texas, as Courtney/Lily; Brayden Havard, a junior performance major from Montgomery, Texas, as Barista; Owen White, a junior performance major from Valley Center, Kan., as Pharmacist; Nick Geyvandova, a sophomore performance major from College Station, Texas, as Dr. Gardner; Mason Norton, a senior performance major from Bremen, Ind., as Dr. Woodson; Emily Proctor, a junior performance major from Jeffersonville, Ind., as Angie; King Limon, a first-year performance major from Whittier, Calif., as Lancer; Corin Dennis, a first-year performance major from Spring, Texas, as Danni; Santiago Rueda, a sophomore performance major from Garden City, Kan., as Charlie; Allison Cavender, a first-year performance major from Arab, Ala., as Kelsey; and Andrea Vargas, a senior performance major from Missouri City, Texas, as Phoebe.

Single tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for senior adults, UE faculty/staff, and non-UE students. UE students may obtain one free student rush ticket beginning at noon on the day of the performance they wish to attend. UE Theatre is also excited to continue the “Pay What You Will” initiative this season: every Thursday evening performance in Shanklin Theatre is available at any price that best fits your budget. Single tickets may be purchased online at theatre.evansville.edu or by calling the ticket office at 812.488.2031, Monday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m.

Show this image at Panera (N Burkhardt) on Tuesday, October 15th, to support the ChangeLab Queer Memory Project: UE — Living Memory, Living Justice!

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.

The library is offering a three week trial to Digital Theatre +.

Founded in 2009, Digital Theatre’s mission has always been clear: to break down barriers and make world-class theatre accessible to audiences everywhere.

In 2011, Digital Theatre took that vision further with the launch of Digital Theatre+, an education platform built to empower teachers and inspire students. Today, DT+ is a trusted resource in classrooms and lecture halls around the world, offering exclusive access to acclaimed productions, insights from leading practitioners, and a wealth of curriculum-aligned educational materials.

You can access Digital Theatre + from the Database Page on the Library website.

Read a book!

The library is sponsering the Read Harder Challenge! Read eight books by April 30, return your book form to the library, get entered for a prize! You have to read four books that meet the suggested criteria, and four other books of your choice.

We want you to expand your reading horizon. Every person is a reader, even if they haven't found their book yet. Danielle is happy to answer questions and give you recommendations: dw56

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!

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.

Congratulations to Ashleigh Hoskins (Biology, '26), who won the "Chance to Change Lives (CCL-US) STEMNetX Outstanding Student Research Award" for her research presentation at the National Science Foundation's 2025 S-STEM Scholars Meeting in San Diego, CA, October 2-4. Through this award, Ashleigh was invited to present her research at the Emerging Researchers National Conference in STEM in Atlanta, GA in March 2026.

Ashleigh's research, titled "Sec23 & Sec24 form a heterodimer involved in COPII vesicle trafficking that is critical for Drosophila oogenesis," is supported by an S-STEM grant from NSF. Ashleigh is completing a certificate in CiSM (Computers in Science and Math) at UE and conducts research with faculty mentor Dr. Julie Merkle (Department of Biology).

National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded CiSM (Computers in Science and Math) scholars Jacob Bettag (Physics '26), Ashleigh Hoskins (Biology '26), Abbie Jahn (Biology '26), and Madelyn Tarvin (Biochemistry '26) attended the 2025 S-STEM Scholars Meeting on October 2-4 in San Diego, CA. These UE S-STEM scholars attended workshops, presentations, and poster sessions. In addition, Ashleigh and Madelyn presented posters of their research conducted in their academic departments at UE. Congratulations, scholars!

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.

The University of Evansville (UE) has signed a new agreement with Hanover College that creates a direct pathway for Hanover students to continue their education in athletic training at UE. Through this partnership, undergraduate students in Hanover's Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology (KIP) program, and other related majors who complete the necessary prerequisites, can apply for a direct entry spot in UE's Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program.

The connection began in fall 2024 when Cheryl Shafer, Operations Administrator for the School of Health Sciences, attended a graduate school fair at Hanover and identified strong similarities between Hanover and UE students. Later that semester, discussions began to explore a formal partnership.

"This partnership provides an exciting opportunity for Hanover students who are passionate about athletic training to continue their education in a nationally recognized program," said Jeff Tilly, Master of Athletic Training Program Director and Department Chair and Professor of Athletic Training. "It also strengthens our shared commitment to preparing the next generation of health science professionals."

Under the agreement, Hanover students who maintain at least a 3.30 GPA after their sophomore year can apply for direct entry into the MSAT program. Each year, up to five students will be accepted through this process following an application and interview with UE's Athletic Training faculty.

More details about the Hanover College Direct Entry Pathway can be found by clicking here.