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USI Romain College of Business student team places fourth, wins Spirit Award at Alberta Not-For-Profit Case Compeition

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USI Romain College of Business student team places fourth, wins Spirit Award at Alberta Not-For-Profit Case Compeition

This February, a group of students from the University of Southern Indiana’s Romain College of Business had the opportunity to travel to Canada and returned home with not one, but two distinct accolades from participating in the 2025 Alberta Not-For-Profit Association External Case Competition in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

A student team made up of seniors Rachel Ha of Evansville, Gracie Madison of Montgomery, Indiana, Sydney Mancini of Brownsburg, Indiana, and freshman Olivia Talley of Evansville, competing as SOAR Consulting, placed fourth in the External Case Competition. In addition to placing in the top five, the team also received the Spirit Award. USI was the only team from the United States in the competition. This trip was made possible through generous donations to the USI Foundation.

This was USI’s first trip to this competition since 2021 and seventh overall appearance. USI placed first in 2015 and also won the Spirit Award in both 2014 and 2017.

“The students used what they learned from all their case study practices and delivered an outstanding presentation at the competition,” said Jeanette Maier-Lytle, Faculty Advisor and Instructor in Accounting. “I was amazed at their level of comfort as they presented in front of the judges. Other coaches and students shared that they were very impressed with the team’s presentation as well.”

The students worked with case competition sponsor Bison Lodge, a non-profit association in Edmonton which serves as a community hub hosting a variety of events such as weddings, corporate functions and cultural gatherings. The team had 24 hours to research and develop a recommendation and prepare their presentation for a panel of judges. The participating teams were split into different cohorts with the top team from each cohort advancing to the final round–SOAR Consulting was victorious in Pool B.

Leading up to the main case competition, the USI team placed second in a fun case competition with students from other universities by coming up with side hustles for superheroes. USI’s student team also placed second in a non-profit trivia competition.

“Competing was an amazing opportunity to challenge ourselves and showcase our skills,” Ha said. “Placing fourth was a great achievement, but winning the Spirit Award truly reflected our teamwork and enthusiasm.”

In addition to the competition, the team had the opportunity to explore Edmonton and the University of Alberta. They also had the chance to listen to a speaker panel of industry experts, network with students from other universities and participate in extracurricular activities like laser tag and trying new food, including BeaverTails, a Canadian restaurant specializing in fried dough pastries.

Overall, the students were grateful to have the opportunity to travel outside the country while getting to showcase their skills on an international stage.

“We had an amazing time–I’m very proud of our team and our performance in the competition,” Madison said. “I absolutely loved the experience and am so grateful to the Romain College of Business and Professor Maier-Lytle for supporting us and providing us this opportunity!”

Mancini added: “This trip was one that I will remember forever, these girls feel like family now. I’m so proud of them.”

Learn more about USI’s Romain College of Business online.

National Consumer Protection Week is the Time to Battle Robocallers

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National Consumer Protection Week is the Time to Battle Robocallers

National Consumer Protection Week is March 2 to March 8 

To kick off National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Todd Rokita is reiterating his commitment to protecting Hoosier consumers, urging them to protect themselves from robocalls and report scams and fraudulent activities to his office’s Consumer Protection Division.

“Quite often, these robocalls are part of criminal schemes aimed at stealing Hoosiers’ identities and taking your hard-earned money,” Attorney General Rokita said. “These annoying and illegal calls are the work of professional scammers looking to prey on unsuspecting victims. Make sure you take the necessary steps to protect yourself when robocallers try to disturb your peace.”

While technology is flourishing and scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, here are some tips on how to protect yourself from unwanted robocallers:

Blocking unwanted calls  

Attorney General Todd Rokita has joined other attorneys general in demanding telephone companies make more call-blocking services available to consumers.

Below is a non-exhaustive guide to services available today. You can find more information on the FCC’s website: https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/stop-unwanted-calls-and-texts.

Landline phones  

Some carriers allow you to block a limited quantity of numbers or block anonymous callers. Fees vary, depending on your plan. Contact your service provider for details. Call-blocking gadgets or devices are available for purchase online. Be cautious when dealing with unknown sellers and look at customer reviews and return policies. Most work with landlines, VoIP, DSL and digital voice services. Most require caller ID and/or an internet connection to work.

Smart phones  

CTIA-The Wireless Association® has compiled a list of call-blocking apps available on iOS and Android smart phones. The list is available at: https://www.ctia.org/consumer-resources/how-to-stop-robocalls . Before you download any app, read the description and customer reviews.

Also, check your device manual to learn about built-in blocking features.

Services available through your telephone provider

Most telephone service providers have some form of blocking services for customers. Call your provider or visit their website for information about available services and fees.

File a complaint with the FTC

If you encounter an impostor scam, let the FTC know. File a complaint at ftc.gov or call 1-877-FTC-HELP.

The FTC works to prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop and avoid them. To file a complaint or get free information on consumer issues, visit ftc.gov or call toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357); TTY: 1-866-653-4261. Watch a video, How to File a Complaint, at ftc.gov/video to learn more.

The FTC enters consumer complaints into the Consumer Sentinel Network, a secure online database and investigative tool used by hundreds of civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad.

File a complaint with the Office of the Attorney General 

If your number is registered on the Indiana Do Not Call list, you can file a Do Not Call complaint about an unwanted text message or call by visiting our website, www.IndianaConsumer.com , click on File A Complaint then on Do Not Call/Text Complaint. If you do not have internet access, you may call (888) 834-9969 to request a complaint form. You can also file a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission at: (888) 225-5322 or www.FCC.gov.

Four Lenten Fish Fries at Germania Männerchor start this Friday

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Four Lenten Fish Fries at Germania Männerchor start this Friday, March 7th!

Go OVERBOARD at Germania Männerchor’s famous Lenten Fish Fries this Friday, March 7th with serving from 4:45-7pm at 916 N Fulton Ave in Evansville! Three other fries are planned on Fridays March 21st plus April 4th & 18th. All are open to the public.

Meals consist of TWO breaded & deep-fried filets, choice of German OR American potato salad, baked OR green beans, creamy coleslaw & rye bread – all for only $15 per plate. A ONE filet meal is $13. Or get a fish sandwich and one side for $12. Desserts also available for sale.

There will be plenty seating in the Rathskeller and upstairs in Fest Halle – Dine-in or carry out. Germania’s event is believed to be the only non-profit dine-in fish fry in the area with full bar service.

Southwest Chapter Celebrates Red Cross Month

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Southwest Chapter Celebrates Red Cross Month

EVANSVILLE, Ind., March 3, 2025 — The Southwest Chapter is kicking off its celebration of Red Cross Month today, March 3rd at 9:30 a.m. at the local Red Cross office, located at 29 S. Stockwell Road in Evansville.

At this event, the Red Cross will celebrate a new partnership with the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation. Students, volunteers, Red Cross board members, and community partners will also work together to assemble comfort kits. These kits, which will include brand-new stuffed animals donated by local students, are distributed to families impacted by disasters such as home fires, providing much-needed support and comfort during times of crisis.

Officials from the City of Evansville will join the celebration to issue a Red Cross Month Proclamation, honoring those who provide critical support in emergencies when help can’t wait. Darla Hoover, Chief of Schools and Instructional Core for the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation will also participate in the event.

Red Cross Month Celebration
Monday, March 3rd | 9:30 a.m.

American Red Cross | 29 2. Stockwell Rd., Evansville

Red Cross Month is a national tradition that began in March 1943 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the first Red Cross Month proclamation — and each U.S. president has followed ever since.

About the American Red Cross Indiana Region:
The American Red Cross of Indiana Region serves 6.9 million people in 104 counties in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Ohio through its chapters: Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest, and Greater Indianapolis (Regional Headquarters). The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit us at Redcross.org/Indiana or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @indianaredcross. LinkedIn: American Red Cross of Indiana.

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Parks Board Agenda for Wednesday 3/5/2025

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BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
ROOM 301, CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2025

NOON
AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. MEETING MEMORANDUM FEBRUARY 19, 2025
3. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Request Re: Approve and Execute Park Property Use Permit Application with the West Side Nut
Club for the Fall Festival. – Crook
b. Request Re: Approve and Execute Park Property Use Permit Application with Allison Bush for
Woof Fest at the West Side Library on September 27, 2025.- Crook
c. Request Re: Approve and Execute Park Property Use Permit with P.A.W.W.’s for Woof Fest at
the West Side Library Park on October 25, 2025.- Crook

4. OLD BUSINESS
N/A
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Request Re: Presentation of Regional Trails Master Plan for adoption to Parks Five Year
Master Plan. – Van Hook
b. Request Re: Any Other Business the Board Wishes to Consider and Public Comment.
6. REPORTS
Danielle Crook- Executive Director
7. ACCEPTANCE OF PAYROLL AND VENDOR CLAIMS
8. ADJOURN

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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Losma qualifies for the men’s mile final in the first day of the MVC Indoor Championships

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Losma qualifies for the men’s mile final in the first day of the MVC Indoor Championships
The Purple Aces ended the first day 10th and 11th in the standings
CHICAGO – Sophomore mid-distance runner Tomasso Losma (Lombardia, Italy) qualified for the men’s mile final for the University of Evansville track and field team on the first day of the Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Championships.
Losma was the only Purple Aces runner to qualify for a separate final on Sunday afternoon running a 4:11.64 mile for ninth place. But two of UE’s women runners set PRs in their events on Sunday as well. Sophomore sprinter Taylor Johnson (Evansville, Ind. / Reitz HS) and sophomore distance runner Avery Stephens (Newburg, Ind. / Castle HS) had personal records in the 200-meter and the 5,000-meter races.
Sunday was dominated by preliminary sprint and mid-distance races for Evansville. In sprints, Johnson set a PR of 25 seconds in the 200-meters while sophomore Raymond Felton III (Houston / Clear Brook HS) finished just outside of qualifying range in the men’s 200 at 21.84 seconds for 10th place. Johnson, Felton, and freshman Myles Terry (Evansville, Ind. / North HS) also ran in the 400-meter races with Felton having the fastest time at 49.28 seconds for 11th.
Also competing in a shorter preliminary race was hurdler Kate Walke (Batesville, Ind. / Oldenburg Academy) in the 60-meter hurdles. Walke came two-tenths of a second shy of her PR in the event finishing in 9.49 seconds.
In the mid-distance races the Aces had three runners in the men’s 800-meters and one in the women’s race. Senior Adam Oulgout (St. Paul, Minn. / Central HS) was the closest to qualifying for UE in 12th place with a time of 1:55.35. He was closely followed by sophomores Jakub Nowicki (Poznan, Poland) and Owen Cuplin (Hampshire, Ill. / Hampshire HS) at 1:58.10 and 1:58.44 finishes. In the women’s race sophomore Chase Hayes (Noblesville, Ind. / Western HS) finished in 2:24.26.
Along with Losma qualifying for the mile with a time of 4:11.64, sophomore Rafael Rodriguez (Sergovia, Spain) finished the mile in 4:16.67 for 13th place. Evansville also had two runners in the men’s and women’s 5,000-meter races. Sophomore Samuel Lea (Worchester, England) finished the men’s in 15:04.16 while Stephens set a PR in the women’s at 18:27.23.
In the field, the Aces had three participants in the men’s and women’s weight throw. Sophomore Tyler Cherne (Boardman, Ohio / Boardman HS) had the highest finish at 14th with a throw of 14.48 meters. Freshman Beau Baldwin (Mt. Vernon, Ind. / Mt. Vernon HS) also competed on the men’s side with a throw of 12.42 meters. Junior Gwen Darrah (Cleveland, Ohio / Orange HS) was UE’s only women’s thrower, placing 19th with a throw of 13.56 meters.
Evansville ended the first day of the Indoor Championships with the distance medley relays. The men’s team of Losma, Terry, Oulgout, and Rodriguez had the best finish at seventh with a time of 10:16.69. The women’s team of freshman Rebekah Sachs (Milwaukee / Milwaukee School of Languages), Johnson, Hayes, and sophomore Kyndall Anthis (Patoka, Ind. / Princeton Community HS) finished 12th with a time of 13:21.86.
The Aces will close out the MVC Indoor Championships on Monday with seven events. UE will have athletes participating in the men’s mile final, the men’s 3,000 race, the men’s high jump, the men’s triple jump, the women’s shot put, and both the men’s and women’s 4×400 meter relays. The second day of the Indoor Championships is set to begin at 11:15 a.m. on Monday.
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Aces baseball evens series at Missouri with a 9-5 win

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Aces baseball evens series at Missouri with a 9-5 win
The Purple Aces scored a run for every hit they made on Sunday
COLUMBIA, Mo. – In the final of four games this weekend the University of Evansville baseball team evened its series with the Missouri Tigers in a 9-5 victory.
The Purple Aces led from the third inning on in their final game at Taylor Stadium. Senior outfielders Harrison Taubert (Casper, Wyo. / Northeast CC) and Ty Rumsey (Evansville, Ind. / North HS) and designated hitter Jake McGhee (Fenton, Mo. / Christian Brothers College HS) powered the offense with multi-hit days. Taubert went 3-of-5 at the plate with a home run, a double, and a single with five RBIs for his fifth career three-hit game. Starting pitcher Kevin Reed had another big performance on the mound for UE as he picked up his second win of the season through six innings of work with only two runs allowed on 10 hits.
“It was a great team effort today as we played a complete baseball game,” said Head Coach Wes Carroll after the conclusion of the series. “It started on the mound with an outstanding performance from Kevin Reed. We took care of the baseball on defense with multiple double-play balls and a couple of great catches. Taubert had a huge day at the plate and the rest of the lineup really competed today.”
It was a pitchers’ dual early at Taylor Field as only one hitter per team put a ball in play in the first two innings. Reed was dialed in early striking out three of four Missouri batters in the bottom of the second. After two innings with little offense, Evansville’s bats began to come alive in the top of the third.
The Aces’ first two batters didn’t get to first base, but Rumsey connected for a single to center field during his second time up. And Rumsey wouldn’t stay at first for long as just a pitch later Taubert launched a home run into left field to give UE an early 2-0 lead. The Tigers answered with a solo home run of their own in the bottom of the third cutting Evansville’s lead in half.
But the Aces’ offense was ready in the top of the fourth as lead-off batter shortstop Drew McConnell (Blue Springs, Mo. / Blue Springs HS) walked to first. UE then got two singles in a row from infielders Kevin McCormick (Orland Park, Ill. / St. Laurence HS) and Drew Howard (Ferdinand, Ind. / Forest Park HS) scoring McConnell. Evansville wasn’t done there as second baseman Mason McCue (Bourbonnais, Ill. / Bishop MacNamara HS) and Rumsey was hit by pitches to walk in a fourth run.
Missouri didn’t get a chance to respond in the bottom of the fourth as the Aces turned their second double play of the day, taking the Tigers down in order. Both teams went three up and three down in the fifth. UE got two runners on in the sixth with a walk and another hit by pitch to Rumsey, but no hits left two Evansville players stranded on base.
In the bottom of the sixth Missouri cut the Aces lead in half scoring the teams second run after a double, a wild pitch, and a single. UE continued to get runners on base over the next two innings as McGhee doubled and Rumsey added a single. But Evansville stranded five runners in the seventh and eighth.
The Tigers had a big offensive start to the bottom of the eighth with two straight singles. Missouri scored one run on the two hits as a ground out to third brought the Tigers’ first batter of the inning home. The Aces were able to keep the other Mizzou runner at third as RHP Kellen Roberts (Monroe, Mich. / Monroe HS) made his second appearance of the weekend and struck out the second batter he faced.
Evansville went into the ninth hoping to find some insurance for its one-run lead. And insurance the Aces found with a two-out rally in the top of the ninth. UE loaded the bases without connecting on a hit as the Tigers pitcher threw three walks. The pitcher then hit Rumsey for the third time in the game, scoring Evansville’s fifth run of the game.
But it was Taubert who found the big hit for the Aces as he smacked a bases-clearing double into left field, making it an 8-3 game. UE added one more run in the top of the ninth as McGhee followed up Taubert’s double with a long single to center, scoring the right fielder. Evansville headed into the final frame of the game leading Missouri by six runs.
After a lead-off ground out to start the bottom of the ninth, the Aces defense had to try and quiet a Tiger rally. Mizzou connected on three singles in four at-bats scoring a fourth run on the third single. The Tigers were able to add another run on a wild pitch by Roberts as he faced his seventh batter of the inning. Roberts was able to lock in after the wild pitch, striking out the batter to close the door on a potential Missouri comeback with the third out.
Pitching 1.2 innings Roberts earned his second save of the season and second save of the weekend on Sunday. The Aces benefited from nine hits and almost as many walks on offense to score nine runs while only seven UE batters struck out in 35 at-bats.
Evansville visits its last SEC opponent of non-conference play in its next game. The Aces travel south to Nashville to play at #14 Vanderbilt. First pitch from Hawkins Field is set for 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4.
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USI finishes weekend with 5-0 loss Screaming Eagles continue road swing next week

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USI finishes weekend with 5-0 loss
Screaming Eagles continue road swing next week

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Next Game: at Saint Louis University • 3/5/2025 | 3 p.m.

CARBONDALE, Ill. – University of Southern Indiana Baseball finished its weekend and the first half of the road swing with a 5-0 loss to Southern Illinois University Sunday afternoon at Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. USI ends the day 6-5 overall in 2025, while SIU goes to 7-3.

USI and senior starting right-hander Hiroyuki Yamada held SIU scoreless for the first three frames before the Salukis scored in the fourth to lead 1-0. The Salukis would continue to build their lead with a four-run sixth to lead 5-0.

SIU would add two more runs in the seventh to seal the 7-0 decision. USI was held to four hits and stranded five men on base.

Yamada (0-1) picked up the loss for his efforts on the bump. He allowed four runs, three earned on five hits and four walks, while striking out four in five-plus innings of work and 23 batters faced.

Up Next for the Eagles:
USI continues its eight-game road swing Wednesday when it visits Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri. The Billikens are 5-6 after their three-game series at Loyola Marymount University and will play Missouri State University Tuesday before hosting USI Wednesday.

The Eagles finish the road swing March 7-9 with a visit to Oral Roberts University.

Due to the ever-changing weather in March, USI encourages fans to watch for potential schedule changes on USIScreamingEagles.com, X, and Facebook.

Penguins’ seven-run fourth inning hurts Screaming Eagles on Sunday

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Penguins’ seven-run fourth inning hurts Screaming Eagles on Sunday

ROCK HILL, S.C. – University of Southern Indiana Softball concluded its weekend at the Winthrop University Coach Cooke Memorial Tournament with a 7-4 loss to Youngstown State University on Sunday.

Southern Indiana’s (3-11) weekend finale against Youngstown State (2-13) began well for the Screaming Eagles. Senior pitcher Josie Newman held the Penguins scoreless with five strikeouts through the first two innings.

USI went on to score the game’s first run in the bottom of the second inning on a sac fly by freshman catcher Jordan Mackey, who scored senior third baseman Whitley Hunter. USI scored another run in the third to take a 2-0 lead.

The tides shifted heavily in the Penguins’ favor in the top of the fourth inning. Youngstown State posted a big inning with seven runs to charge ahead, 7-2. Youngstown State walked six times and had a three-RBI double and a two-RBI single to help catapult the Penguins in front.

Southern Indiana did get one run back in the bottom of the fourth on a solo home run to left by sophomore outfielder Kate Satkoski, her second of the tournament and season. USI scored another run for the fourth consecutive inning in the bottom of the fifth to narrow the gap down to three, 7-4, on a sac fly by junior outfielder Olivia Money. However, that was all the scoring could muster for the rest of the game.

Southern Indiana totaled four runs on six hits. Satkoski collected two hits, including the home run, and a run scored in addition to the RBI. The top three in the order each tallied a hit in the game.

Newman (3-5) wound up with the loss, giving up the seven Youngstown State runs – six earned – in the fourth inning. The right-hander went 3.2 innings and struck out nine. In relief, freshman hurler Kylie Witthaus threw 3.1 scoreless innings. The left-hander struck out three.

Youngstown State had four hits toward its seven runs. Sophomore pitcher Autumn Behlke (2-4) was credited with the win, going five innings with two strikeouts and allowing four runs – three earned. Fellow sophomore pitcher Maci Boggess tossed the last two innings to record the save.

Southern Indiana will next set its sights on the start of Ohio Valley Conference play and its home-opening series next weekend against Western Illinois University. Saturday’s doubleheader against the Leathernecks starts at Noon. Sunday’s series finale is also scheduled for a Noon start. The entire series can be seen with a subscription to ESPN+ and heard on The Spin 95.7 FM.

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