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All eyes are on the clock as the 2023 session nears its deadline

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All eyes are on the clock as the 2023 session nears its deadline

  • By Xain Ballenger, TheStatehouseFile.com
  • With the month of April coming to an end, so is the 2023 session.

    The Indiana General Assembly has two different kinds of sessions—long and short—that alternate each year. The long session is when legislators write the state’s budget, which covers two years. That generally takes from January to the end of April, while the short session usually ends by the middle of March.

    All eyes are on the clock as the 2023 session nears its deadline
    Illustration by TheStatehouseFile.com.

    Dr. Andy Downs, emeritus director of the Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics, explained that this arrangement is written into law because Indiana’s first lawmakers did not want a full-time legislature, and the easiest way to ensure a part-time one was to specify end dates.

    Downs said it’s because Indiana believes in individuality, which some would refer to as a frontier mentality.

    “In other words, I will take care of myself. If I need help, I will get it from my neighbors first and then from the government second. So we were never really looking for a particularly large or involved government,” Downs said.

    Legislators begin meeting in winter in part due to Indiana’s agricultural and historical heritage. Winter was (and is) the time of year when a lot of people were not engaged in farming activity, so they were able to devote time to the legislature.

    Whether long or short, the session can’t run over, but it can end early. The session can end by reaching its deadline, or legislators can get done with their work and vote to end it.

    FOOTNOTE: Xain Ballenger is a reporter for TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.

Gov. Beshear Invites Kentuckians to Derby Week Kick-off at the Capitol

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Gov. Beshear Invites Kentuckians to Derby Week Kick-off at the Capitol

The annual family-friendly celebration showcases the unique spirit of the Commonwealth

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 24, 2023) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear invited Kentuckians to join him at the Capitol on Saturday, April 29, for a festive outdoor event that kicks off Derby Week in the Commonwealth.

“I think we could all use something to look forward to, so I’m excited to invite you back to the second annual Team Kentucky Derby Week Kick-off,” said Gov. Beshear. “I hope to see you there so we can kick off Derby week together and make some good memories.”

The Team Kentucky Derby Week Kick-off will take place April 29 from noon to 5 p.m. EDT on the South Lawn of the Capitol – the area directly behind the Capitol building and in front of the Capitol Annex. To view a map of the location with event details, click here.

“This event will offer live music, art vendors, food trucks, Derby-themed crafts, a farmers market and much more,” Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman said. “My family and I are excited to join everyone in attendance as we celebrate what makes Team Kentucky special.”

The event will host family-friendly festivities and entertainment, such as:

Arts and Crafts Vendors
Talented artisans from across the state will set up retail booths ranging from wonderful works of unique art such as wheel-thrown pottery, printing press demonstrations, flowers created from recycled material, and more.

“Team Kentucky’s Derby Week Kick-off offers a sampling of the best of Kentucky, from local cuisine to artisans to local musicians,” said Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet Secretary Lindy Casebier. “We look forward to greeting our guests on the Capitol Grounds for this Derby kick-off celebration.”

The Franklin County Farmers Market
The farmers market will begin at 1 p.m. EDT and will feature fresh, locally grown produce, bread, spreads, honey, canned goods, eggs, meats, herbs, perennial plants, vegetable plants and more. Participating farmers and producers come from Franklin and surrounding counties and sell locally grown and produced Kentucky Proud products.

Food Trucks
The number of food trucks has increased from four to seven this year and includes All Thai’d Up, Crave Street Kitchen, Community Que, M&B Eats, Amazing Gracie’s Food, Red Top Dog and Taylor Belle’s.

Live Music
An eclectic group of local bands will perform live throughout the course of the event. This year, event coordinators have added a second stage in the beer, wine, and bourbon garden for even more music. Performing Saturday on the main stage will be Big Black Cadillac, Possum Queens, Small Batch Brass and Sorry Atari. The Frankfort group Family and Friends will play in the beer garden between acts on the main stage.

Kids Crafting/Game Stations
There will be stations for creating Derby-themed crafts, which include making your own Derby hat, designing a bouquet of roses out of pipe cleaners, decorating a hot air balloon using clothing buttons, and painting your own horseshoe or jockey silks. There will be pool noodle horse races.

Beer, Wine, and Bourbon Garden
A contingent of Kentucky brewers, wineries, and distillers, including Sig Luscher Brewery, the Kentucky Guild of Brewers (KGB), the Louisville Ale Trail, the Kentucky Wineries Association, Sazerac and the Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA), are hosting a beer, wine and bourbon tasting event on Capitol grounds known as Commonfest.

“There is no better way to kick off Derby than with a celebration at the Kentucky State Capital. We started Commonfest last year to showcase the best of the Commonwealth. With 30 breweries, wineries, and distilleries, this year is even bigger,” said Tim Luscher, president of Sig Luscher Brewery and organizer of Commonfest. “Come join us on Saturday for a day of music, family, friends, and Frankfort hospitality. I look forward to seeing everyone there!”

“The City of Frankfort is proud to host the Governor’s Derby Week Kick-off,” Mayor Layne Wilkerson said. “We welcome friends and families from near and far to the Capital City for a celebration of Kentucky artists, musicians, breweries, wineries, and distilleries. It will be a memorable start to Derby Week.”

“The Derby always brings excitement to Franklin County,” said Judge/Executive Michael Mueller. “What a wonderful opportunity to showcase our community as we celebrate the traditions that make Kentucky unique. I look forward to joining the Governor and First Lady as we shine a bright light on the commonwealth.”

Vincennes University Education Department immerses local children in storybook experience

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VINCENNES, Ind., April 24, 2023 – Enthusiastic and jubilant elementary school children sauntered through the Vincennes University Education Department Story Walk at Kimmell Park, reading a delightful tale in both English and Spanish about a one-of-a-kind turtle with a gorgeous garden growing on its back. Page by page, they strolled along the trail overlooking the Wabash River with their families and friends, interacting with VU Education majors and reading the illustrated children’s book “Mossy” by Jan Brett.

The free community event on Thursday, April 20, offered a unique learning and social event to encourage reading and being active as a family. 

After reading the story, the youngsters enjoyed fun interactive activities and craft stations designed by VU students pursuing bachelor’s degrees in Education, such as petting a live turtle, creating mini terrariums to take home, building habitats for turtles, painting flower pots, and playing fun games. Free books were distributed to promote reading at home.

According to VU Education Major Hannah Fleetwood ’24 of Jasper, Indiana, “This is helping us connect with the community. We get to meet new people and talk to the kids and parents.”

VU Education Major Moriah Bullock’s pet turtle was a popular draw. Bringing her turtle and the classroom to the community was a joy.

“It’s a great way for kids to be able to read and for them to hang out with their friends and parents,” said Bullock, who is from Montgomery, Indiana.

Lisa Barksdale enjoyed the walk with her two sons, 5-year-old, Zaivon, and Legend, a second-grader at Tecumseh-Harrison Elementary School. Both described the event as “very, very good,” and Legend shared that his favorite part was touching the real turtle. They were also thrilled about seeing the other “Mossy.” That “Mossy” was a VU Theatre Arts student with a face painted green and wearing a turtle shell adorned with colorful flowers.

“This is a great experience,” Barksdale said. “We are so glad that we came. The story was really nice. They’re having a lot of fun. Everybody was really friendly, and we get to take home some wildflowers.”

The Story Walk was a vision of VU Education Associate Professor Lisa Miller for her students to plan a literacy event for children. A grant from the Knox County Community Foundation supported the Story Walk.

“In my teaching experience in public schools, I often planned events which involved parents and found it to be so important for students,” Miller said.

Miller selected “Mossy” due to the book’s magnificent illustrations and the meaningful message concerning the welfare of wildlife. 

In addition to Education students, the Story Walk also featured VU Conservation Law Enforcement students who showed off animal pelts and antlers and sweet treats baked by VU Culinary Arts students.

For Education majors and future educators like Luke Vanderwall ‘24, it was the perfect opportunity to hone their teaching skills and increase their time with children to go with their student teaching hours. 

“This was a new experience,” said Vanderwall of Cicero, Indiana. “We had to create stations. We are doing this outside, but these types of activities are something you can do inside a classroom. It’s good to get more time outside of a classroom with children. It’s also fun getting to see all the kids from different schools come together and having a chance to interact with them.”

Shelly and Jerry Stuthers traveled from Terre Haute, Indiana, with their 7-year-old granddaughter, Jezebel, who described the Story Walk as “the best.”

“It is so neat,” Stuthers said. “We have never done anything like this.”

HERE COME THE MUMMIES RETURN TO THE VICTORY THEATRE ON SEPT 22!

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Two Evansville Troopers receive Awards at Annual Award Ceremony

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Two Evansville Troopers receive Awards at Annual Award Ceremony

Earlier today, Indiana State Police held its annual awards ceremony in Indianapolis. Two troopers from Evansville were among those that received awards. Trooper Tanner Hurley received the 2022 Trooper of the District Award and Senior Trooper Ross Rafferty received a Lifesaving Award.

Trooper Tanner Hurley – 2022 Trooper of the District Award

Trooper Tanner Hurley is the recipient of the 2022 Trooper of the District Award at the Evansville District. Hurley is a four-year veteran of the Indiana State Police and primarily works the late shift in Knox and Gibson Counties. Although Trooper Hurley had 91 days off the road in 2022 due to training, honor guard details, and other special assignments, he still arrested 120 criminal defendants on 207 criminal charges with 54 of those being felonies. He also initiated over 1,600 traffic stops resulting in 59 impaired drivers being removed from our highways. Trooper Hurley is also a drug recognition expert (DRE) and is trained to recognize impairment in drivers under the influence of drugs. “Trooper Hurley strives to make our roadways and communities safe,” said Lieutenant Brian Bailey, Commander of the Evansville District. It is worth noting, Trooper Hurley was also the recipient of this award last year.

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Senior Trooper Ross Rafferty – Lifesaving Award

On June 8, 2022, Indiana State Police arrived at an Evansville apartment to conduct a drug investigation and to execute an arrest warrant for a female, but no one inside would open the door. Eventually, troopers were able to obtain a search warrant and entered the apartment. Troopers believed the female entered the crawlspace from a hole in the floor they discovered in the bathroom. Evansville Police assisted with a pole camera and other technology, but they were not able to locate the female. Evansville Fire Department arrived and removed additional exterior vents, but they were unsuccessful too. Troopers were concerned the female suspect may be experiencing a narcotic overdose. Trooper Rafferty entered the crawlspace through the bathroom floor and belly crawled through multiple sections of the crawlspace following the cobweb disturbance until the female was located. The female was found to be lethargic, conscious, but confused and slow to respond to questions. She eventually began to go into a full body seizure. Trooper Rafferty removed dangerous debris immediately surrounding the suspect and provided medical support. The suspect’s condition went back and forth from unconscious to violent full body seizures during the extrication. Evansville Fire Department cut a large hole in the floor of an apartment several units down from the original apartment to create a rescue portal. Once EFD created access through the floor, Trooper Rafferty assisted in the confined space extrication by securing the suspect on a backboard and helping with dragging and lifting her out of the crawlspace. The suspect regained consciousness during the final moments of the extrication. She was transported to Ascension St. Vincent Hospital and cleared before being taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail. “Their persistence and dedication lead to not only the criminal apprehension of a wanted felon but more importantly the preservation of her life,” said Lieutenant Brian Bailey, Evansville District Commander.

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Posey County State of Schools

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Superintendent of the Metropolitan School District of Mt. Vernon, Dr. Matt Thompson and Dr. Michael Galvin, Superintendent of the Metropolitan School District of North Posey County, will provide a progress update on the state of their schools, answer questions from community members, and provide insights for 2023.  They will also recognize and award a “Teacher/Administrator of the Year,” as voted on by their peers and the community at large.

WHEN: Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM, CDT

WHERE: Country Mark Innovation Center Highway 62 E Mt. Vernon, Indiana 

WHO: Dr. Matt Thompson, Superintendent of the Metropolitan School District of Mt. Vernon

Dr. Michael Galvin, Superintendent of the Metropolitan School District of North Posey County

Audrie Burkett, Chief Operations Officer, Executive Vice President (E-REP)

Tyler Stock, Director of Talent EVV (E-REP)

 

 

This Week at USI

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday, April 22 to June 3

Residence VII: A showcase of artists from New Harmony Clay Project featured at New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art 

USI’s New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art is proud to present a group exhibition, Residence VII, featuring ceramic works by recent residents of the New Harmony Clay Project. Residence VII runs from April 22 to June 3, opening with a reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 22. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

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11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, April 24

The Shield to release magazine Unmasked at SGA, APB partnered event

The Shield, USI’s student-run newspaper, in partnership with the USI Student Government Association (SGA) and Activities Programming Board (APB), will host a kickoff event, Unmasking USI, in celebration of the end of the Spring Semester and for the release of Unmasked: Unmasking the Story of How the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected the University of Southern Indiana from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, April 24 on The Quad. The event is open to the USI community.

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Friday, April 28

USI to host 25th annual Advanced Practice Registered Nursing Symposium

Dr. Sally K. Miller, Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Professor at the Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions, will be the presenter at USI’s 25th annual Advanced Practice Registered Nursing (APRN) Symposium on Friday, April 28 in Carter Hall, University Center West. There are options for attendees to attend in person and virtually.

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Monday, April 24 through Friday, April 28

Last week for 2023 Senior Seminar Exhibition

The 2023 USI Senior Seminar Exhibition is on display through Friday, April 28 at the McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries, located in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center on campus. This exhibition features the creative work of 29 studio art, graphic design, interactive media and illustration students.

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SAVE THE DATE

May 5-6

Commencement Ceremonies to celebrate Class of 2023 graduates

We are excited to celebrate our 2023 Spring and Summer graduates! Ceremonies will be held May 5-6 in the Screaming Eagles Arena. More information will be coming soon.

Commencement details

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Released Tuesday, April 18

Staples to be awarded USI President’s Medal at Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremonies

Savannah M. Staples, who will graduate summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in English teaching and minors in secondary education licensure and psychology, has been named the recipient of the President’s Medal, the highest honor bestowed to a graduate in the USI Class of 2023.

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Released Wednesday, April 19

USI to recognize two honorary degree recipients during Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremonies

Two University of Southern Indiana honorary degree recipients will be celebrated at Spring 2023 Commencement during the 5 p.m. Friday, May 5 School of Graduate Studies Ceremony in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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UE Softball plays host to Indiana State on Tuesday

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Game time set for 5 p.m.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – In its third and final meeting of the 2023 season, the University of Evansville softball team welcomes Indiana State to Tri-State Orthopaedics Field at James and Dorothy Cooper Stadium on Tuesday at 5 p.m.  ESPN+ will have the live broadcast.

Last Time Out

– UIC completed the weekend sweep over the Purple Aces with a 7-6 win in nine innings on Sunday afternoon

– In a back-and-forth contest, the Flames took the early 3-0 lead before UE responded with three in the top of the fourth

– Jenna Nink hit a 2-run home run in the top of the 7th to give the Aces their first lead of the day but UIC countered with two in the bottom of the frame to tie it back up

– Evansville stranded the bases loaded in the 8th but scored the go-ahead run in the 9th, however, the Flames took advantage of two UE errors to pick up the 7-6 win

Third Meeting

– Two contests have been played between the squads in Terre Haute with the Sycamores picking up a 3-2 win on April 4 before the Purple Aces earned a 2-0 shut out on April 11

– Game one in Terre Haute saw the squads fight to a 1-1 tie through seven innings before Jess Willsey gave the Aces a 2-1 edge with a solo shot in the top of the 9th; in the bottom half of the frame, a 2-run homer gave ISU the 3-2 walk-off win

– The second meeting was another low scoring contest with the game being scoreless after five

– Alexa Davis hit a 2-run double in the of the 6th that would prove to be the game winner as Mikayla Jolly and Erin Kleffman combined for the 5-hit shutout

Back on Track

– Following the completion of the series at Murray State, Jess Willsey was hitless in nine trips to the plate while her season average dropped to .254

– In the four games last week, Willsey has turned things around, accumulating six hits in 14 at-bats, which translates into a .429 average

– Willsey tied for the team lead with her sixth home run of the year, which came on Sunday at UIC

– One of Evansville’s biggest wins of 2023 saw Willsey take over with her performance at the plate

– In game two against Southern Illinois, Willsey was a perfect 3-3 with four RBI in a 4-0 win for the Aces; the win came less than a day after SIU opened the series with a 17-1 victory

Top Streak

– Marah Wood is starting to get on track offensively and carries a UE season-high 8-game hit streak into Tuesday’s meeting against Indiana State

– Following an 0-3 game in the finale versus Southern Illinois, Wood’s average stood at .220, but the recent streak has pushed her average up 42 points to .262

– Wood is batting .444 during the 8-game streak, picking up 12 hits in her last 27 at-bats while adding four multi-hit games

– In the April 1 opener against Belmont, she went 3-4 with two RBI and two doubles while adding a walk, run and steal

– She followed that up with her second home run of the season and two more RBI in the second game of the series

Providing the Power

– Jenna Nink registered five hits in 12 at-bats in the series at UIC and currently holds the team lead in multiple categories

– Nink paces the squad in batting average (.282), slugging (.527), RBI (22) and on-base percentage (.402)

– She added two home runs in the series to push her season tally to five, which is the second-highest total for the Aces; her 2-run homer in the 7th inning on Sunday temporarily gave Evansville a 5-3 lead

– In the April 8 victory over Southern Illinois, Nink scored three of UE’s four runs while reaching base with two walks and a hit

– In the series against Belmont, Nink recorded two solo home runs

Vincennes University Board of Trustees approves tenures and promotions, recognizes students

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VINCENNES, Ind., April 24, 2023 – At its April 19 meeting, the Vincennes University Board of Trustees approved tenures and promotions, received in-depth updates on student recruitment and the University’s Information Technology division, and heard from several students doing amazing things in and outside the classroom.

VU is fortunate to have dedicated, talented, and excellent faculty and staff. Nearly 20 individuals (see list below) from across the University have earned promotions or received tenure. 

Students were also center stage during the meeting. Students from two degree programs showed off their real-world skills for the Trustees at the Shake Learning Resource Center.

Precision Machining Technology students who won a global competition were in attendance. Nate Conrad, Luke Schirmer, and Jackson Roberts designed and manufactured an innovative and unique electric skateboard that won first place in the Educational Division of the 2022 Mastercam Wildest Parts Competition. Conrad, Schirmer, Advanced CNC Assistant Professor Jonathan Vennard, and College of Technology Dean Ty Freed displayed the award-winning skateboard for all to see. 

Information Technology majors Bryce Coleman and Marianna Guillen shared how VU students are working closely with the University’s Information Technology staff as part of a class project to help better VU’s current student portal. The upgrades should improve efficiency and enhance the student experience as they access all information relevant to their time at VU. IT students are conducting testing, creating visual resources such as tutorial videos and PDFs, and training a pilot group.

Newly appointed Executive Director of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer Jaci Lederman and Director of IT Security Levi Ramsey also highlighted the significant cybersecurity investments VU has made in the last 1 ½ years to maintain the integrity of systems and to protect students, faculty, and staff from data breaches. They presented detailed reports regarding the University’s digital transformation and modernization. They also shared updates on upgrades like the new cloud phone system and the conversion of more learning spaces to smart classrooms.

Interim Admissions Director Sarah McLin spotlighted the tremendous growth of students enrolling in VU bachelor’s degree programs and the substantial recruitment efforts driving the increase. McLin also shared she is very positive that VU will up the number of admitted students and enrolled students over the next few months before Fall Semester 2023. She reported to Trustees that it is still early in enrollment but noted VU is enjoying an increase in admitted applications at almost all campuses

During the meeting, Trustee and First Vice Chair Mike Sievers provided an update on the upcoming renovations of the Green Activities Center and the awarding of nearly $2 million in contracts.

The Board took action on the following items:

  • Trustees approved several curriculum items, including the addition of a Pre-Health Care Professional Certificate that is being developed to support a partnership with Knox County high schools and offers students interested in a healthcare profession the opportunity to earn a certificate in a high-demand field and a chance to stack required course into a VU healthcare degree. 
  • Board members approved an Aviation Maintenance Technology – Military Airframe Certificate, Aviation Maintenance Technology – Military Powerplant Certificate, and an Education – Intense Interventions Certificate. The Intense Interventions Certificate will help meet the demands for teachers in the area of intense interventions and ensure students in Indiana who have intense needs are being taught by teachers licensed in that area. 
  • New concentrations in Aviation Maintenance Technology – Military Airframe and Aviation Maintenance Technology – Military Powerplant were approved.
  • The Board suspended a Supply Chain Logistics certificate, a Supply Chain Logistics Management associate degree program, and a Pre-Law Program. VU continues to offer an associate degree in Legal Studies.

2023-24 PROMOTION AND TENURE LIST

VU faculty members who received tenure:

Ann Herman, College of Social Science, Performing Arts, and Communication, Education

Scott Wallace, College of Technology, Precision Machining, Advanced CNC Machining

VU faculty members promoted to the rank of professor:

Amanda Haag, College of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics, Mathematics

Ann Herman, College of Social Science, Performing Arts, and Communication, Education

Matthew Norman, College of Humanities, English

VU faculty members promoted to the rank of associate professor:

Jessie Davis, College of Humanities, Family and Consumer Sciences

Dr. Aiqin Fang, College of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics, Chemistry

Lisa Miller, College of Social Science, Performing Arts, and Communication, Education

VU faculty members promoted to assistant professor:

Geoffrey Hodgson, College of Health Sciences and Human Performance, Funeral Services Education

Jon Mckinney, College of Technology, Aviation

VU staff member promoted to professional staff level IV:

Shanni Simmons, Extended Studies, Assistant Vice President of Lifelong Learning

VU staff members promoted to professional staff level III:

Cheryl Litherland, Curriculum and Instruction, COPE Student Support Services

Jennifer Meadows, Generations, Options Counselor

Jacob MacGibbon, Military Education Program, Florida Site Director

Jennifer Robinson, Workforce Development Services, Jobs for America’s Graduates Program Manager

Alex Sievers, Military Education Program, Indiana Military Education Program Director

VU staff members promoted to professional staff level II:

Jayme Bellman, Workforce Development Services, Jobs for America’s Graduates Specialist

Shaun Brames, Workforce Development Services, Jobs for America’s Graduates College and Career Success Program Manager

Aimee Cummings, Old Post Bookstore, Manager – Marketing and Merchandise

BASEBALL ACES WIN SERIES WITH DOUBLEHEADER SPLIT AT MURRAY STATE 

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MURRAY, Ky. –  The University of Evansville baseball team earned an important Missouri Valley Conference series victory on Sunday with a doubleheader split with the homestanding Murray State Racers at Johnny Reagan Field in Murray, Kentucky.  Evansville won the opener, 6-3, before the Racers responded with a 10-3 win in game two.

“It was great to get the series win on the road,” said UE head coach Wes Carroll.  “In game one, I thought that Donovan and Michael pitched great in order to get the series win.

“We have a big week ahead, and it will be great to get back home to the Braun to play in front of our fans again!”

In the opener, Murray State struck first, scoring three runs in the first inning with the help of an Evansville error.  But, the Purple Aces answered right back to tie the game at 3-3 in the top of the second on a two-out, three-run double by fifth-year first baseman Chase Hug.

Evansville would then take the lead in the third inning on an RBI single by fifth-year outfielder Danny Borgstrom.  Senior outfielder Mark Shallenberger then added to the lead in the fourth inning with a two-run home run to right field to give UE a 6-3 lead.  For Shallenberger, it marked his fourth home run in the seven games since returning from injury last weekend.

From there, UE starter Donovan Schultz (5-2) and reliever Michael Parks (save) combined to shut down the Murray State offense.  From the fourth inning on, the Racers had just five singles scattered through the five innings, and Evansville used two of its three double-plays on the day to get out of any trouble.  Schultz earned the win by scattering three runs (one earned) on seven base hits in 5.0 innings of work.  Parks, meanwhile, earned his first save since 2021 with 4.0 shutout innings of three-hit relief.

Hug led Evansville in the opener by going 3-for-5 with three RBI, while sophomore designated hitter Evan Waggoner also went 3-for-5 with a run scored.

In the nightcap, Murray State once again jumped out early, scoring two runs in the first inning thanks to three walks from UE starter Tyler Denu (3-3).  The Racers would add three more runs in the second inning to grab a 5-0 lead.

Evansville would get one run back in the third inning on a solo home run from sophomore outfielder Ty Rumsey.  But, a five-run sixth inning put the game out of reach, as Murray State went on to a 10-3 win.

Junior second baseman Kip Fougerousse had the lone multi-hit game of the nightcap for UE, going 2-for-3.  Murray State DH Charlie Corum went 2-for-2 with a double, a run scored and three RBI to pace the Racers in game two.

With the doubleheader split, Evansville and Murray State are tied for fourth place in the MVC standings with 8-7 conference marks, but the Purple Aces gain the head-to-head tiebreaker with the series win.  Overall, Evansville is now 23-16 overall heading into a home contest on Tuesday night at 6 p.m. against Lipscomb.  Tuesday’s game can be heard live in the Tri-State on 107.1 FM-WJPS and the Old National Bank/Purple Aces Sports Network from Learfield.

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