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UE’s College of Business & Engineering Lecture Series to Highlight Positive Community Impacts

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UE’s College of Business & Engineering Lecture Series to Highlight Positive Community Impacts

APRIL 8,2023

EVANSVILLE, IN (04/06/2023) The University of Evansville’s (UE) College of Business & Engineering is proud to continue its Lecture Series which will highlight how institutional research and class engagement are making a positive impact on society. The upcoming Lecture Series is set to take place on April 11.

Associate Professor of Accounting and Mead Johnson Nutrition Endowed Chair in Business Dr. Rania Mousa will discuss what financial inclusion means in a post COVID-19 world during her presentation Reimagining Financial Inclusion in the Post COVID-19 World: The Case for Grameen America. Dr. Mousa identified and analyzed the key initiatives implemented by Grameen America in alleviating the financial hardships of its underserved female members, thereby contributing to the attainment of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Her paper has been published in the International Journal of Ethics and Systems. Dr. Mousa is also a recipient of the UE 2022-2023 Global Scholar Award and has presented her research at the Sustainable and Socially Responsible Finance Conference held at the Yunus Social Business Center at the University of Bologna in Italy.

Following Dr. Mousa’s presentation, Dr. Beverly Brockman, Schroeder Family Dean, College of Business & Engineering and Dr. Chris Brockman, Professor of Finance, and Director of the Institute for Banking & Finance will present on the unique barriers confronting entrepreneurs in low-income communities. Their presentation A Managerial Perspective on Underbanked Entrepreneurs: Barriers to Lending and Community Partnership Solutions will highlight how the process of acquiring debt capital in the United States remains challenging, especially for low-income entrepreneurs. The authors will identify barriers to financial lending and present community-based partnership solutions to improve access to capital for underbanked entrepreneurs. Their research was published in the Journal of Economics and Finance Education.

Dr. Chris Brockman will then follow up with his presentation on Loan Opportunities through the UE Microloan Program. The UE Microloan Program is an experiential student-run program administered by the Institute for Banking and Finance in UE’s Schroeder School of Business. Advisors for the Southwest Indiana Small Business Development Center serve as executive mentors for microloan participants, with funding for the program provided by Old National Bank.

The School of Business’ dedication to promoting continuous learning will be further reinforced through these presentations. The Speaker Series is provided to highlight essential and emerging issues in business and engineering. It serves as outreach to the community and alumni as a form of engagement. Previously in the 2022-2023 academic year, the College of Business and Engineering hosted three Speaker Series Events.

Both in-person and Zoom options will be provided. For additional information on the event and how to register, please click here.

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Teaching Students Financial Literacy

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MICHAEL DAUGHERTY HOSTING CAMPAIGN FUNDRAISER BRUNCH AT WESSELMAN WOODS

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MICHAEL DAUGHERTY HOSTING CAMPAIGN FUNDRAISER BRUNCH AT WESSELMAN WOODS

April 7, 2023

(Evansville, IN) Michael Daugherty, the Libertarian candidate for mayor of Evansville, is holding a campaign fundraiser and speaking event on Sunday, April 16 from 12 pm to 4pm. This event offers a full brunch menu and is open to the public. Daugherty will give voters a chance to meet, pose questions, and voice concerns to him.

Daugherty is a graduate of North High School and holds a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s in Business Administration from Purdue University. He has experience working in business and non-profit organizations. He recently sold his business to run a horse farm in Evansville.

The key issues for Daugherty’s campaign are keeping city government fiscally sound, addressing the level of violent crime, and making the city more attractive to visitors.

Daugherty was inspired to run on the Libertarian ticket due in part to Donald Rainwater’s (L) unprecedented run for governor in 2020, placing second in more than one-third of Indiana counties. Rainwater has announced his campaign to run for governor again in 2024. Andrew Horning (L), who ran for the 8th Congressional District in 2022, has also announced a campaign to run for U.S. Senate.

To learn more about Michael Daugherty’s campaign, or how to support him, please visit https://daughertyformayor.com/

Str8 Up Frederick Douglass in Rhythm, Rap, and Jazz Indiana State Museum

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Friday Performances: April 28, May 5, June 23, July 21, Sept. 22, Oct. 27, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.Saturday Performance: Aug. 26, 3 – 4 p.m.Indiana State Museum

Str8 Up Frederick Douglass in Rhythm, Rap, and Jazz is a hip-hop exploration of the life and legacy of this prophet and freedom fighter. Featuring original content, music and dance inspired by his words and determination, six artists, under the direction of Founder and Artistic Director Deborah Asante with the Asante Art Institute of Indianapolis, use their creativity to campaign for a brighter future for all. This experience is recommended for ages 8+. Performances take place in the museum’s auditorium.

After the performance, visit the exhibit Influencing Lincoln, the Pursuit of Black Freedom, celebrating the unsung heroes of the Black community – connected through church, business, family, military, education and politics – who influenced Lincoln and helped pave their path to freedom.  Price: $2/

USI brought down by SEMO on Senior Day

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Women’s Tennis (4-13, 0-4 OVC) was swept by Southeast Missouri State University Friday afternoon at the USI Tennis Courts. The Screaming Eagles honored seniors Chloe McIsaac (Fairview Heights, Illinois) and Elizabeth Cluck (Evansville, Indiana) for competing in their final home match at USI.
 
Doubles: The Eagles were blanked in doubles play, losing all three sets.
 
Singles: USI stumbled in singles by dropping numbers one through six in two sets each. Junior Lauren Rowe (Terre Haute, Indiana) pushed the score up at number one, taking her opponent 6-2, 6-4.
 
NEXT UP FOR THE EAGLES:
The Eagles complete the regular season next Saturday, April 15 at 10 a.m. in Nashville, Tennessee against Tennessee State University. This will be the first match between the Tigers and the Eagles.

TSU comes into the match 3-18 and 0-3 in conference play. Saturday’s match will have some implications as the winner could move up to the five seed in the Ohio Valley Conference Championship on April 21.

Williams’ Strong Finish Brings OVC Honors

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Golf’s senior Zach Williams (Mt. Vernon, Illinois) was named the Ohio Valley Conference Golfer of the Week after his performance at the Ernie Denham Classic. 

This is Williams’ fourth career weekly honor and second since joining the OVC. He earned his first OVC Golfer of the Week award after his second-place finish at the TVA Community Credit Union Invitational.  

Williams helped lead the Screaming Eagles to a tie for second place at the Ernie Denham Classic this past week in Louisville, Kentucky. He finished the tournament in a tie for third after tying a career-low 54-hole score of 211 (-5). Williams recorded his last 211 in 2018 at the Murray State Invitational as a freshman. His 211 also ties a USI record, also the second time a USI athlete has shot that low this season. Williams would also record the most birdies out of anyone in the field with 15. 

The tie for third was Williams’ third top-five finish of the year, bringing his career total to seven top-five finishes. 

Aces drop opener to Salukis

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Southern Illinois takes a 17-1 win

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Southern Illinois scored seven runs in the second inning on their way to a 17-1 victory over the University of Evansville softball team on Friday evening at Tri-State Orthopaedics Field at James and Dorothy Cooper Stadium.

Following a scoreless first inning, the Salukis pounced with seven runs in the second.  SIU recorded four runs and four hits in the frame.

Evansville’s first hit came from the bat of Hannah Hood in the bottom of the second but UE could not get on the board.  Southern Illinois came back with three runs in the third and four in the fourth to extend the lead to 14-0.

In the bottom of the fourth, the Purple Aces pushed their first run across the plate.  Taylor Howe hit a leadoff single and Callie Meinel followed with a walk.  Dori Brown singled to left field to bring in Howe.  It marked Brown’s second career hit.

Three more Salukis runs scored in the fifth push the advantage to 17-1.

Elizabeth Warwick led the Salukis with seven runs batted in.  Emma Austin and Aubree DePron scored four runs apiece.  Evansville tallied four hits.

Tomorrow, the teams resume the series with a 2 p.m. contest.

Bannister Brings Home Conference Honors After Impressive March

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Golf sophomore Jason Bannister (Laguna, Niguel, California) was named the Ohio Valley Conference Men’s Golfer of the Month for the month of March league officials announced Friday.
 
This is Bannister’s first OVC monthly award and third OVC honor overall. He earned a golfer of the week honor back in the fall as well as one to open the spring season.
 
Bannister played a pivotal role for the Screaming Eagles in their two matches, using a tied second place for second place finish at the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate to help USI start the spring with a third-place finish. He also was the highest finisher of any Eagle at the Craft Farms Intercollegiate, with a tied for 17th finish.
 
Bannister’s strong start to the spring after tying a program record for 54-holes by shooting a 211 (-5). He also started the tournament with a career-low 68 in round one, also tying a program record. Bannister helped lead the Eagles ahead of three other OVC schools in the tournament and earned Co-Golfer of the Week honors for his performance.
 
Bannister ended the spring with a 219 (+3) tied for 17th finish. He used a final round two-under par 70 to jump into the top-20 and was the second highest finisher of any OVC participant in the field.

BEACONS TAKE OPENER, 6-1, OVER BASEBALL ACES

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The visiting Valparaiso University baseball team scored two runs in the top of the sixth inning on Friday night to snap a 1-1 tie, and the Beacons never looked back, as Valparaiso took the Missouri Valley Conference series-opener from the University of Evansville Purple Aces, 6-1, at German American Bank Field at Charles H. Braun Stadium in Evansville.

Evansville jumped to an early 1-0 lead in the first inning on a single by graduate outfielder Eric Roberts and an RBI double by fifth-year first baseman Chase Hug.  But, UE would not put another runner into scoring position until the eighth inning, and by that point, Valparaiso had a 3-1 lead.

The Beacons tied the game at 1-1 in the second inning without the use of a base hit, as Valpo took advantage of uncharacteristic wildness from UE starter Nick Smith.  Smith issued two walks and a hit batter in the inning.  He entered the night with just seven walks in 33.2 innings of work on the season.

The game would remain tied at 1-1 though until the sixth inning, when Valparaiso scored two runs off UE reliever Shane Harris (2-2).  After a one-out walk and single put two Beacons on base, catcher Kade Reinertson doubled down the right-field line to give the Beacons a 2-1 lead.  Then, third baseman Alex Thurston followed with a perfectly-executed suicide squeeze bunt to move the lead to 3-1.

UE would put two men on in the eighth inning on a pair of walks, but reliever Grant Jablonski got a ground out by UE junior shortstop Simon Scherry to get out of the jam.  Then, after Valparaiso added to the lead with back-to-back home runs by second baseman Nolan Tucker and outfielder Kyle Schmack in the top of the ninth inning, Jablonski struck out the side in order to earn his first save of the year and make a winner out of Valpo starter Griffin McCluskey (2-4).  McCluskey was dominant, holding Evansville to just the first-inning run on four base hits, while striking out six.  He did not allow a runner past first base after the first inning in 7.1 innings of work.

With the victory, Valparaiso improves to 10-12 overall and 2-5 in the MVC.  Evansville, meanwhile, falls to 17-12 overall and 3-4 in the MVC.  The two teams will continue the series on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m.  UE LHP Tyler Denu (2-1, 4.22 ERA) is expected to be opposed by Valparaiso RHP Nathan Chasey (0-0, 1.90 ERA).  Saturday’s game can be heard live in the Tri-State area on 107.1 FM-WJPS and the Old National Bank/Purple Aces Sports Network from Learfield.