Questions or Concerns Regarding this Work:

Contact Michael Averett: ma479@evansville.edu

Description of Work:

A contractor(s) will install electrical/data wiring and door hardware for installation of card access systems on campus buildings. We will ensure that any work during Read/Study Day and finals week will not interrupt or cause disruption to testing.

Buildings Affected

Koch Center for Engineering and Science

Schroeder School of Business Building

Olmsted Administration Hall

Affected Dates:

Monday, November 24 through Thursday, December 31, 2025. 

Impact for Occupants:

• During installation, there may be  intermittent noise and vibration from equipment.
• Some work may produce non-toxic odors.
• Some doors may be temporarily closed during installation.

Action(s) Required:

• Please use caution near contractors, equipment, and activity.
• Please follow posted signage and use alternate entrances as directed

Thank you for your patience as we maintain our beautiful campus.

To report a facilities emergency, call (812) 488-2775.

Purple Patrol is returning for Spring 2026!

Sign up as coworkers, a department/office, or a team and get ready to pass out fun goodies to our Aces displaying purple pride!

Please sign up for one slot only so everyone has a chance to participate.

Sign up for Spring 2026 Purple Patrol!

For questions or more information, please contact Abigail Perry at ap445@evansville.edu.

UE Artists of Color will host their first annual Art Showcase at 7:30 p.m. this Monday, Nov. 24. Join us in the John David Lutz Theatre Lab for an evening full of music, monologues, and more! The showcase will include an art gallery featuring student work in the lobby starting at 6:30 p.m.. Additionally, there will be baked concessions for sale, in benefit of the Evansville Immigrant Welcome and Resource Center. Tickets are free to the public and seating is general admission. We would love for you to join us for a night full of creativity and expression!

The Pancake Study Break is coming up on Reading/Study Day - December 4, 2025.

Students - Join us for pancakes and more on Thursday, December 4, from 9:00-11:00 p.m. at The Eatery in Ridgway University Center. There will also be drawings for prizes - so don't miss out! Plan to be at the Pancake Study Break! Study hard and enjoy some pancakes, Aces! And come in your pajamas!

Prize drawings include a Kindle, and air purifier, and many more!

The Pancake Study Break is offered free of charge to UE students on Reading/Study Day. UE ID required.

This event will be rescheduled after the start of 2026.

We welcome everyone to join us we celebrate Pat Barner, Planned Giving Officer for University Advancement. Pat has served UE as an employee for 6 years, but has supported UE for decades as a cherished friend, devoted supporter, and the wife of former Vice President of University Advancement, Jack Barner.

Thursday, December 4

2:00-4:00 p.m.

Igleheart Building

This reception is an opportunity to thank Pat for her dedication and impact to UE.

We hope you'll join us in celebrating her remarkable service and wishing her well in retirement.

In 2000, students and campus organizations created 4 TIME CAPSULES and instructed UE to open one every 25 years.  Join us in the library on Reading Study Day at 2 pm to discover what's inside.

Get ready to celebrate the season at Winter on Walnut, hosted by SAB! 📅 Date: Wednesday, December 3
🕔 Time: 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
📍 Location: East Terrace Lawn Enjoy an evening full of festive fun:

• Dessert Truck
• Winter-Themed Dinner & Jazz Band in The Eatery
• Mechanical Reindeer
• Winter Maze
• Blacklight Laser Tag
• Magic Holiday Village
• Petting Zoo
• Tree Lighting & Caroling (in different languages)

✨ Candlelight Vespers will follow from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. in Neu Chapel. Don’t miss this magical night! ❄️
Hosted by the University of Evansville Student Activities Board.

Join us this year for our annual Candlelight Vespers Service on December 3 at 7 PM. Come in from the cold for a UE tradition of hope.

Be Part of the Magic – Volunteer for Winter on Walnut!   Hi Everyone,   I hope you’re doing well! Each year, the Student Activities Board (SAB) brings some of our favorite campus traditions to life. This semester, we’ve already celebrated an amazing Homecoming Block Party—and now it’s time to look forward to Winter on Walnut!   Winter on Walnut will take place on Wednesday, December 3, from 4:00–9:00 PM in the outdoor areas surrounding Ridgway University Center. This beloved tradition typically welcomes 500+ members of our campus community each year, including students, families, faculty, and staff.   To make Winter on Walnut a success, we need your help! We’re looking for employee volunteers to support the Winter Holiday Village, which features:

• 6 fun games
• 2 novelty attractions
• Multiple selfie spots and interactive activities (think carnival or arcade vibes!)

We need at least 6 volunteers per hour to help run the games so that SAB members—who usually staff these stations—can enjoy the event they worked so hard to create.   If you’re able to lend a hand, please sign up for a time slot here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EABA82EA4FECF8-60302540-winter#/   Thank you for helping us make this tradition magical for our campus community!   For any questions, please email Abagail Catania at ac532@evansville.edu and Madeline Schmitt at ms1086@evansville.edu

Administrators, Faculty, and Staff,

The Fall 2025 Pancake Study Break will be held on Reading/Study Day - Thursday, December 4 from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. at The Eatery in Ridgway University Center.

All UE students are invited to enjoy pancakes free of charge – they will simply present their student ID for entry. It’s a late-night pancake dinner intended to help the campus celebrate and come together before finals.

We are looking for employee volunteers to serve up some food, bus tables, greet students, collect trash, and maybe even wash dishes for this event. Volunteers are being asked to arrive around 8:30 p.m. that evening for “pancake training” so we’re ready for the students in time. Your presence will help make this tradition happen for hundreds of our hungry Aces. This is an expression of care, support, and appreciation for our students.

If you would like to help, use this form by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 28.

Link: Fall 2025 Pancake Study Break Volunteer Form – Fill out form

Thank you in advance for your help and your service to students. Last fall we had 544 students come!

SAA is excited to announce the formation of a new Recognition Committee dedicated to honoring all employees on UE’s campus.  Our goal is to commemorate birthdays and work anniversaries each month—and we need your help to make it special. If you’d like to be recognized for your birthday, please fill out the form in the link below. We won’t be asking for the year, so feel free to say you’re 29 forever if you’d like! We’ll also be taking group photos each month—participation is completely voluntary. You’ll receive an email close to your birthday or anniversary month with details about the time and location of the photo. We hope you’ll join in so we can celebrate and honor every person who makes an impact on our community. If you have any questions, please email the committee chair, Jennifer Cummings, at jc576@evansville.edu.

https://forms.office.com/r/EiFmcGqhMX?origin=lprLink

It’s not too late! The Read Harder Challenge doesn’t end until April 30. All you have to do is read 8 books before April 30, four of which need to fit the eight requirements on the Read Harder Challenge form. Read your books, copy the titles on the Read Harder Challenge Form, turn it in to the Info Desk in the library by April 30. You’ll be entered in a drawing for a $50 gift card.

There are suggestions for books that fit the criteria on the second floor of the library, in the IDEA space. There is no limit on what you read. Read a graphic novel, it counts. Read a children’s book, it’s one of the criteria. Re-read something you love, or stretch your boundaries and try a new genre. We just want you to read and have fun.

Any questions can come to Danielle (dw56).

Need a place to stay over the Winter Break?

Students can request Winter Housing through their eRezLife housing portal here: Dashboard - eRezLife

Cost is $580 for the entire break and housing will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact Will McDonner at wm99@evansville.edu.

Ace+PT is seeking a Spanish-speaking appointment scheduler to support our team by coordinating and scheduling appointments for clients. This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to provide a positive experience for Spanish-speaking individuals. We would love to find our scheduler within the University of Evansville community (student, staff, or faculty)!!

Ace+PT Foreign Language Interpreter Job Description

Ace+PT is a branch of Ace CARE that serves as a volunteer-based outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic for underinsured and uninsured members of the Evansville community. Many of our patients do not use English as their primary language, and the use of interpreters is crucial for patient care and outcomes.

The clinic operates most Tuesdays (5:00–7:00 PM) and Saturdays (9:00–11:00 AM). Hours are flexible, and student interpreters can request their own schedule. Interpreters are paid $20 per hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate interpretation services between non-English-speaking patients and clinic staff during physical therapy treatment sessions and administrative interactions.
• Assist in translating written materials, including consent forms, home exercise programs, and discharge instructions.
• Ensure confidentiality and maintain professional standards while interpreting sensitive medical information.
• Support patients in understanding their treatment plans, scheduling appointments, and navigating the clinic.

Qualifications

• Ability to proficiently speak the required foreign language conversationally.
• Understanding of medical terminology used within physical therapy.
• Preferred: prior experience as an interpreter or in a healthcare setting (not required).
• Must pass a competency quiz provided by clinic coordinators in the appropriate language.

How to Apply

• Please contact Charlene Nolen (ck39@evansville.edu) or Hannah LaMar (hl38@evansville.edu) to set up an interview.

🚗 Be a Road Trip Host! 🤠

Hey Aces! Road Trip Rodeo is coming up, and we’re hyped to welcome admitted students to campus — but we need YOUR help to make it awesome.

Sign up to host a Road Tripper (or two) for the weekend! Don’t live in the dorms? No worries — commuters and fraternity members can move onto campus for the weekend.

As a host, you’ll get:
✨ A free Road Trip Rodeo T-shirt
🍽️ Friday night dinner
🎉 Access to all Road Trip events
🙌 The chance to show off how great UE life really is

Grab your roommates and sign up today — it’s gonna be a blast!
Questions? Hit us up at RoadTripHosting@evansville.edu

From Facilities: For any building signage, directory, or personnel (desk plates, office signage, etc.) requests, please submit a work order.

• workorders.evansville.edu

• In the work order subject/title, include the type of request and the name or wording you would like on the sign.
• In the description, provide any additional details needed for the signage.
• Please double-check that the location listed on the work order is correct.

All signage requests must go through the Facilities Management and Planning Office. Individual department signage outside of this process could result in department being responsible for the cost of sign manufacturing and installation.   Contact Dani Keith for any additional information at dk209@evansville.edu 

Emburse will retire the CR Snap and Chrome River mobile apps on November 30, 2025. To ensure uninterrupted expense management and access to enhanced features like AI-powered receipt capture, you must migrate to the Emburse Enterprise mobile app. By streamlining the expense reporting process, you can now use one, single sign-on app and create/review/approve expense reports directly within the app. Please download from the App Store/Play Store and note: minimum OS requirements are iOS17+ / Android 11+. Please reach out to fiscal affairs (accountinghelp@evansville.edu) if you have any issues.

Flu shots are available at the student health center!

Students can receive their flu vaccines for $15 paid by credit/debit card: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, no appointment necessary.

Help keep our campus community healthy this flu season and receive your flu vaccines!

Congratulations

Congratulations to UE biology alum Brad Schulte, former UE ES alumni Evan Book, Spencer Willem, Branndon Castellano, and current ES major Alyssia Faulkner for their publication in the Journal of the Torrey Botanical Society. Their research, entitled, “Browsing by deer and a recalcitrant layer of pawpaw

(Asimina triloba) cause increased sapling mortality and decreased sapling growth in an ancient urban forest,” has been a decade-long research study at Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve guided by Dr. Cris G. Hochwender. This D1 research demonstrated that by creating a recalcitrant layer of pawpaw, browsing by deer has indirectly exacerbated the negative effect that deer had on canopy regeneration. Although ancient forests like Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve provide aspirational goals for managers of secondary forests, this urban ancient forest must itself be managed to prevent the negative consequences of browsing that will otherwise diminish its quality.

This publication is the second published manuscript in a collaboration between Dr. Cris Hochwender and Wesselman Nature Society. While faculty publication success is encouraging, faculty in the Biology Department and ES program are more encouraged that the research projects associated with undergraduate students has been brought to fruition through a peer-reviewed publication in such a well-regarded journal! The Journal of the Torrey Botanical Society is the oldest botanical journal in the Americas.

Congratulations to Ruth Schneider, Administrative Assistant for Advancement Services, for winning the 2025 SAA Soupalooza contest!

Her delicious Thai Coconut Lime Chicken Soup took home the top spot.

Way to go, Ruth!

Hello! My name is Taylor Howe and I am currently working on a senior research project for one of my classes. I'm looking for STUDENTS ONLY to answer this survey for me and my research! Thank you!

Join us on this exciting 2026 summer Harlaxton travel opportunity. Please consider if this will be a great fit for you to join this short-term custom Harlaxton trip sponsored by the Schroeder School of Business.    Here is what you need to know about the trip:

• This BUS 365 (3-credit course) provides a fantastic chance to learn and travel to Harlaxton for a short term on May 15- 25, 2026. 
• The 3-credit course is open to all UE students to apply towards their degree plan.
• Students must complete BUS-100 or ECON-102 with a minimum grade of C- before taking this course.
• A $2000 scholarship is only available to the first 12 business students who apply. The deadline for business students to apply is December 8 by email. 
• Flyer attached - please promote this to your fellow students and friends. 

For more information:

Yolanda Obaze, PhD
Associate Dean, Schroeder School of Business
yo21@evansville.edu
Room 140
Schroeder School of Business Building

SAINT THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands– Four players scored in double figures on Friday evening as the University of Evansville men’s basketball team defeated Oregon State by a final score of 73-69 in the Paradise Jam opener. With the victory, the Purple Aces advance to face Akron on Sunday evening at 7 p.m. CST for a chance to advance to the championship game.

In the first meeting between the teams since the 1989 NCAA Tournament, it was Josh Hughes leading the way with the third double-double of his career and second of the season. He scored a season-high 16 points while grabbing a career-best 12 boards. Bryce Quinet tallied a career-best 15 points while adding four caroms, three assists, and two steals. He was 7-for-8 from the free throw line.

Leif Moeller picked up his first collegiate double figure contest. He scored 14 points while Connor Turnbull finished the game with ten. Noah Amenhauser led Oregon state with 17 points while Josiah Lake II registered 16.

“This was a complete team win – everybody contributed from start to finish,” UE head men’s basketball coach David Ragland said after the win. “Oregon State went on several runs to make it close down the stretch, but I am proud of how we responded. This is a huge confidence builder for our entire squad.”

Connor Turnbull’s 3-point play capped off a 5-0 start to the night. Following a triple by Oregon State, Leif Moeller connected from downtown to push the advantage to five points once again. Just over six minutes into the contest, a pair of free throws gave the Beavers their first lead at 11-10.

It took just a few second for the Aces to retake the lead as a drive by Bryce Quinet put UE up 12-11. As the half approached its midway point, Josh Hughes connected from downtown to give UE a 19-13 advantage. After a triple by OSU, Evansville scored the next six points to take their largest lead of the period at 25-16 with 7:13 remaining. Quinet drained all four free throw tries during the stretch.

Over the final sequence of the half, Oregon State slowly cut into the deficit. It was the defense that made the difference for the Beavers down the stretch. After UE converted 9 of its first 15 shots to open the game, the Aces hit just one of their final 10 attempts. OSU did not fare much better. After going 5-for-17 during the first 12 minutes of the game, the Beavers hit five of their final 13 tries.

The late rally by OSU saw them cut the deficit to just two points at the break – 30-28. Evansville had five players with five points or more in the opening 20 minutes while Josiah Lake II had 10 in the first half for the Beavers.

Out of the break, Oregon State grabbed its largest lead of the night. Making five out of six attempts, the Beavers opened a 38-32 lead with 15:52 on the clock. OSU held the Aces to a 1-for-7 start to the second half. Things quickly swung back Evansville’s way. A 6-minute rally saw UE outscore the Beavers by a 20-3 margin to take a 52-41 lead inside of the 10-minute mark.

Hughes got it going with a layup and two free throws before a Trent Hudley triple put UE on top at 39-38. Quinet followed with a layup to add two more to the lead. Oregon State responded with a triple to tie the score at 41-41 before the Aces got it rolling once again. Leif Moeller drained his second triple to open what would be an 11-0 run. AJ Casey finished the stretch with a layup to make it a 52-41 game.

Oregon State held UE to 1-for-9 from the field over the ensuing three minutes while outscoring the Aces by a 17-8 tally to get back within a pair at 60-58. Moeller quickly hit a layup to push the lead back to four before Quinet added four more to make it a 66-58 game with 2:28 left in the game. The Beavers rallied to get within three points on multiple occasions in the final minute before UE finished with the 4-point win.

Evansville finished the game shooting 40.0% while OSU completed the evening at 37.3%. Both teams finished with 34 rebounds. The largest advantage of the night for the Aces was its bench production. UE had 24 points off the bench while Oregon State had 12. Next up for UE is a contest against Akron on Sunday evening at 7 p.m. CST.

SAINT THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands– With its sights set on a berth in the Paradise Jam championship game, the University of Evansville men’s basketball team takes on Akron in the second round of the tournament on Sunday evening at 7 p.m. CST. ESPN+ and the Purple Aces Radio Network will have the broadcast.

Last Time Out

- In a solid performance across the board, the Purple Aces led for over 32 minutes on their way to a 73-69 win over Oregon State in Friday’s opener in the Virgin Islands

- Four UE players reached double figures led by Josh Hughes’ 16 points

- Bryce Quinet (15 pts) and Leif Moeller (14 pts) scored career-highs while Connor Turnbull finished with 10 points

Another Double-Double

- For the second time this season and third in his career, Josh Hughes picked up a double-double in the win over Oregon State

- Hughes recorded 16 points and a career-high 12 rebounds in the victory

- The junior has reached double figures in scoring in all six games and is 18th in the MVC averaging 13.17 PPG

- His average of 7.00 rebounds per contest is tied for fifth in the conference while his tally of 3.50 offensive rebounds/game paces the league

Keeping it Rolling

- Bryce Quinet put together another stellar performance in the win over the Beavers as he completed the game with his top scoring effort of the year with 15 points

- He was 7-for-8 from the line and added four boards, three assists, and two steals

- For the season, Quinet’s average of 1.50 steals per game is tied for 12th in the league

First in Double Figures

- Leif Moeller picked up his first double digit scoring game of the season with 14 tallies versus Oregon State

- He added another assist and continues to rank third in the MVC with 5.17 per game while sitting 11th in assist-to-turnover ratio at 2.21

Scouting the Opposition

- - Akron comes into Sunday’s match-up with a 4-1 record following a 96-75 win over Iona to open the Paradise Jam on Friday

- The Zips only setback came on the road at Purdue by a final score of 97-79

- Akron’s other wins include James Madison, Princeton, and Penn State-Shenango

- Five Zips average double figures led by Tavari Johnson’s 15.8 points per game

- Shammah Scott and Amani Lyles have chipped in 13.2 and 12.4 PPG, respectively

SAINT THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands– AJ Casey was one of three double figure scorers for the University of Evansville men’s basketball team in Sunday’s 97-59 defeat to Akron in the semifinals of the Paradise Jam.

UE will face the College of Charleston in Monday evening’s 3^rd-place game at 4:30 p.m. CST.

“Akron is a very talented team and program that we strive to emulate. They won 28 games last year and returned most of their guys and we would love to get to that point,” UE head coach David Ragland said. “We played well for most of the first half and we will learn from tonight and be ready for Charleston tomorrow.”

Casey scored 13 points while adding eight rebounds in the contest. Keishon Porter and Bryce Quinet also scored 13 points apiece. Josh Hughes scored seven points. Akron was led by Bowen Hardman and Tavari Johnson who recorded 19 points each.

Akron scored the opening five points of the contest before UE began to roll. After going 0-2 with three turnovers, Josh Hughes scored on back-to-back possessions to open a= 9-0 lead to put the Purple Aces in front for the first time. AJ Casey completed the run with two baskets of his own as UE led 9-5 at the 15:35 mark.

Following a triple by the Zips, Keishon Porter scored to put Evansville back up by three before another 3-pointer tied things up at 11-11. Akron retook a 14-11 edge on three free throws while Bryce Quinet knocked down his first triple of the contest to tie the score once again with 11:52 remaining in the half.

With the Zips up 23-18 just past the midway point of the period, Casey’s third field goal of the night made it a 3-point game. That is when Akron knocked down consecutive triples while scoring eight in a row to take their first double figure lead at 31-20. A pair of Casey free throws got the Aces back on track, however, the Zips would take their largest lead of the period at 36-24 inside of the 5-minute mark.

Evansville cut the deficit back down to eight points at the break with Quinet registering the final bucket of the period to make it a 44-36 game at the break. Casey led UE with 11 points while Bowen Hardman scored 16 in the opening 20 minutes.

Just over three minutes into the second half, Akron continued to add to its lead, going up 52-38 on a 3-point play. With just under ten minutes left, the lead for the Zips reached 19 at 69-50. Quinet knocked down another trey to cut into the deficit but it was all Akron from that point. They completed the game on a 28-9 run to finish with the 97-59 victory.

The Zips shot 56.1% from the field while holding the Aces to 43.5%. They also completed the game with a 29-22 rebounding edge.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Heading into halftime facing a three-point deficit, the University of Evansville women's basketball team got red-hot to begin the third quarter to build a lead they would not relinquish, defeating IU Indy 75-58 in their home opener on Thursday night inside Meeks Family Fieldhouse. The win was the Aces' largest against a DI foe since an 18-point win over Bradley on January 30, 2023.  

Camryn Runner (Cicero, Ind./Hamilton Heights) paced the Aces with 25 points while adding seven assists, seven rebounds, and a career-high five steals. Logan Luebbers Palmer (Union, Ky./Randall K. Cooper) enjoyed a career night, scoring a career-high 23 points, 21 of which came in the second half, while 6-for-11 shooting from the three-point line.

Evansville got out to an early lead, scoring the first five points of the game on a three-pointer by Runner and two free throws from Luebbers Palmer. The Purple Aces extended their lead to eight with 2:31 to go in the quarter, but the Jaguars battled back to make it a five-point game heading into the second quarter.

The Purple Aces struggled to score in the second quarter, putting up only seven points. The Jaguars capitalized, taking a 26-23 lead into halftime.

Despite their offensive struggles in the first half, the Aces broke out offensively in the second half. Mireia Mustaros (Barcelona, Spain/Odessa College) got the Aces going with a buckets in the paint on the Aces' first two possessions of the half.

From there, it was the Luebbers Palmer show, as the sophomore scored 14 points in the next 3:37 of action to help the Aces go on a 16-6 run and open up an 11-point lead. During the stretch, Luebbers Palmer knocked down four three-pointers. The 27 point quarter was Evansville's largest of the season.

Holding a 50-42 lead going into the fourth quarter, the Aces kept the foot on the gas, as Kylee Norkus (Naperville, Ill./Neuqua Valley) knocked down a three-pointer to begin the quarter. Norkus played 10 minutes on the night in her long-awaited return from injury, making her first appearance since November 18, 2024.

The Evansville offensive continued to light it up in the fourth quarter, not letting the Jaguars back within single digits. Runner took control of the game, scoring 10 points in the final 5:50 of play.
With 2:42 to go and Aces holding a 15-point lead, Luebbers Palmer put the cherry on top of a stellar night, knocking down another three to make it 71-53. From there, the Aces knocked down their free throws to salt away a 75-58 win.

"Great win for us tonight," said Head Coach Robyn Scherr. "Really pleased with our effort. 52 points in the second half is something I'm really pumped about."

"[It was] a breakout offensive performance, we really needed that. I thought Camryn Runner kept us afloat in the first half, and the second half was much more of a team effort on the scoring front."

"Logan Luebbers Palmer had a huge second half. After missing a bunch of shots in the first half, to come out and keep shooting and see the ball go through the hoop, it provided a big spark."

Evansville shot a season-best 46.2% from the field, including a 47.4% mark from three-point range. The Purple Aces also posted season highs in points (75), free throws made (18), assists (9) and steals (9).

The Aces return to action next Tuesday, traveling to Edwardsville, Ill. for a clash with SIUE. Tip-off is set for 6 PM.