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CenterPoint Energy Foundation Awards $100,000 to Youth First, Inc. For Education
 CenterPoint Energy Foundation is investing in Indiana youth. The organization has awarded $100,000 to Youth First, Inc. to strengthen the mental health and well-being of students at Delaware Elementary School and Glenwood Leadership Academy in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC).
This significant gift from CenterPoint Energy Foundation, along with funding from other sources, will enable Youth First to provide school-based social work services and prevention programs at Delaware and Glenwood.
Speaking at a check presentation at Glenwood on October 6, Amanda Schmitt, CenterPoint Foundation President, stated: “This gift is part of our commitment to seeing communities thrive and seeing students reach their potential. As you all know, the last two years have been really difficult and I am so honored to partner with organizations like Youth First to ensure the last two years don’t define the next ten years. We want to make sure our students at Delaware and Glenwood continue to succeed and learn.â€
Dr. David Smith, Superintendent of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, remarked, “CenterPoint is investing in the communities they serve so we can write our own future, rather than being defined by the past. There’s nothing more noble or worthy than investing in our youth to help them have a better life.â€
Glenwood Principal Angela Oliver said, “Here at Glenwood, we believe in growing the whole child. We’re very committed to making sure our students are socially, emotionally and mentally healthy. We know our students can’t learn on the academic front until all of those other needs are met, so it’s a high priority for us. Youth First Social Worker Tiffany Austin has been here for 10 years and has created relationships and trust with our families. When they need something, they know our school is the hub of the community and they can call the office and ask to speak to Mrs. Austin to help meet some of those extra needs beyond academics. She is the face of GLA (Glenwood Leadership Academy).â€
Youth First is addressing the growing need for mental health support in school buildings, partnering with 110 schools across 12 Indiana counties to embed skilled social workers, where they become specialized mentors for students and prevention coaches for parents and teachers. Youth First Social Workers build caring relationships, promote healthy choices, foster readiness for positive change, and boost resiliency along with other valuable life skills.
EVANSVILLE REGION SUMMIT
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We believe in the Evansville Region’s future. Between the life-long locals and our newest residents, there’s an abundance of compelling people, talents, and perspectives. We are a community looking to the future, and that is where Talent EVV comes in. What is Talent EVV? It is our community’s pledge to growth and the bright future we envision for the Evansville Region. By committing to specific goals in our community’s strategic plan, we can show our neighbors and future neighbors why E is the perfect place to call home, but we cannot do this work alone. On Wednesday, November 2, from 8- 11 am the Talent EVV Partners (E-REP, United Way of Southwestern Indiana, Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana, and the Welborn Baptist Foundation) invite you to join this inspirational work through a collaborative Summit. Together, we can build the community we want to be. During the morning you will have an opportunity to… •   Connect with other delegates from around the region. •   Hear from leaders and residents about what this region is doing to be better •   Learn what you can be doing or share what you have done to impact change. Help us in Building a Nationally Recognized Place to Call Home! |
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If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Tyler Stock at tstock@evvregion.com or 812-550-4313! |
Virtual Author Talk: Dr. Aziz Gazipura
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Virtual Author Talk: Dr. Aziz Gazipura |
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We invite you to join us for a talk with Dr. Aziz Gazipura, one of the world’s leading experts on social confidence as he discusses how to stop being too nice and worrying about what others might think. Are you too nice? Do you find it hard to be assertive and ask for what you want? Did you know millions of people struggle with being “too niceâ€? Being nice can make it hard to speak up, say “no,†or do something that might upset someone. This talk will teach participants that the opposite of nice is not mean but rather real. You’ll learn how to say “no†when you want and need to, confidently ask for what you want and eliminate feelings of guilt, anxiety, and worry about what others will think. About the Author: Dr. Aziz Gazipura is a clinical psychologist and one of the world’s leading experts on social confidence and is the founder of the Center For Social Confidence. He also has a popular podcast, “Shrink For The Shy Guy.†Dr. Aziz Gazipura is the author of three best-selling books, including “Not Nice: Stop People-Pleasing, Staying Silent, & Feeling Guilty…And Start Speaking Up, Saying No, Asking Boldly, And Unapologetically Being Yourselfâ€. Willard Public Library is a non-profit organization (501c3) and encourages patrons and visitors of WPL to donate to help support events like this one for years to come >> https://willard.lib.in.us/donate/ |
Carlson Joins USI Athletics Staff
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Athletics announced the addition of Kara Carlson as its Director of Academic and Support Services for the Screaming Eagles. She will serve as the liaison between Athletics, each of USI’s four college, the USI Center for Exploring Major advising centers, and the USI Registrar.
“USI is really excited to have Kara join our Athletics team,” said USI Director of Athletics Jon Mark Hall. “Kara will be a huge resource for our student athletes, helping them to be as successful in the classroom as they are in athletic competition.”
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Carlson comes to USI after spending a year at the University of Evansville as an assistant women’s basketball coach (2021-22) and recruiting coordinator. She helped guide incoming freshmen players through the admissions process and was the player academic coach, in addition to her regular coaching duties.
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Prior to her tenure at Evansville, Carlson spent three successful seasons at Grand Valley State University (2018-21) and helped guide the Lakers to a 71-13 mark. GVSU appeared in the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional each of her three seasons as an assistant.
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Carlson, a native of Kent City, Michigan, earned her bachelor’s degree from CUAA in family life education in 2016.
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Masatoyo Kato paces UE men in final round
UE finishes in 9th place
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JONESBORO, Ark. – Masatoyo Kato and Michael Ikejiani led the University of Evansville men’s golf team in Tuesday’s final round of the Bubba Barnett Intercollegiate.
Kato and Ikejiani both finished the final 18 holes at 2-over-par with scores of 74. With a 3-round total of 224 strokes, Kato tied for the 24th spot. Ikejiani wrapped up the tournament one behind him with a 225 and came home tied for 28th.
Nicholas Gushrowski was third on the team. His 79 in round three gave him a 228, earning him a tie for 35th. Luke Schneider carded an 82 on Tuesday and tied for 38th. His score finished at 230. Daniil Romashkin carded an 83 in the last round and completed the 54 holes with a 240. Individual Isaac Rohlder scored an 85 and wrapped up the event with a 241.
Evansville finished ninth in the team standings with a score of 906. UE was five behind Bradley and Texas A&M Commerce, who tied for 7th. Arkansas State finished strong on the way to sweeping the team and individual victories. With an 850, the Red Wolves defeated Oklahoma Christian by two strokes. Devyn Pappas wrapped up the final round with a 68 and defeated his nearest competition by six strokes. His 3-round tally finished at a 204.
Fall action comes to a close when the Aces travel to the Zaxby’s Intercollegiate. Hosted by Alabama A&M, the tournament is set for October 30 through November 1.
USI hosts Mental Health Awareness Night
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Volleyball (1-17, 1-6 OVC) is set to face Southeast Missouri State University (9-10, 4-3 OVC) for a pair of matches this weekend with Mental Health Awareness Night highlighting Friday’s match. The Screaming Eagles are going green in support of mental health to remove the stigma of mental health discussion in today’s society. USI invites all attendees to wear green during Friday’s match to support mental health.
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Game Coverage
Information about USI Volleyball, including live stats, video, and audio broadcasts, is available on USIScreamingEagles.com.Â
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Tickets
USI Volleyball tickets are on sale now, with adult tickets at $8, non-USI students at $5, and all USI students, staff, and faculty with a valid ID and any child 11-and-under are admitted free.
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Screaming Eagles Headlines:
Eagles Lose Battle of the Sky. The Screaming Eagles dropped both matches to UT Martin last weekend, falling 3-1 on Friday and 3-0 on Saturday. USI is still searching for its first win on the road this season.
You Have To #OVCit. The Eagles host Southeast Missouri State for a pair of matches this weekend. This is the first matchup between the two programs since 1990 when the Redhawks were in NCAA DII and the Mid-American Athletic Association.
Going Green for Mental Health Awareness. When the Eagles and Redhawks battle on Friday night, the USI Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) will host a Mental Health Awareness Night in honor of Mental Health Awareness week hosted by the Ohio Valley Conference SAAC. This night is dedicated to removing the stigma surrounding mental health discussions in today’s society. USI invites all attendees to wear green to support mental health awareness.
Season Leaders. Junior Leah Anderson leads the group with 187 kills and 12 aces as junior Katherine Koch holds a team-high 338 assists. On defense, freshman Keira Moore has received 233 digs as sophomore Paris Downing has earned 55 blocks.
OVC Leaders. There are five Eagles who sit atop the best in five different categories within the OVC individual standings. Anderson ranks fifth in points (216.5) and eighth in kills (187) while Koch holds fourth most assists per set (7.04). Moore has tallied 233 digs and 3.95 digs per set, putting her at seventh. Downing is currently fifth with 1.08 blocks per set while sophomore Lauren O’Neill is tenth with 32 blocks.
Defensive Mindset. The Eagles’ defense is fourth in the OVC with 15.18 digs per set and sixth with 987 digs. USI also is fifth in the conference with 1.91 blocks per set and sixth with 124 total blocks (18 solo and 212 assists).
Keeping it 100. Three Eagles have joined the 100-kill club this season. Anderson has racked up 187, sophomore Abby Bednar totals 145, and sophomore Abby Weber has nabbed 144.
Double-Doubles. There have been six Eagles who have reached the double-double mark this season. Anderson leads the team with seven while Koch and sophomore Carly Sobieralski have each earned four. Weber has recorded three with sophomore Evie Duncan and Bednar totaling one each.
USI by the Set. This season, the Eagles have accumulated four opening set wins compared to winning 10 sets between frames two through five. USI has lost in the third set 14 times and lost in the fourth set six times. The Eagles are 0-3 in the fifth frame.
History in the Making. With Anderson becoming the 15th player to reach 1,000 kills, her new goal is to become the 13th player to reach the 1,000-dig plateau (973). If successful, Anderson would become the fifth player in program history to reach both milestones.
Eagles Win First DI Match. University of Southern Indiana Volleyball defeated Lindenwood to earn its first-ever NCAA Division I and OVC victory. The Screaming Eagles swept the Lions in three sets on 9/30.
About Southeast Missouri. The Redhawks are 9-10 overall with a 4-3 OVC record. SEMO is coming off a 3-0 victory over Little Rock that lifted the Redhawks into fifth in the conference. The defense has been the strongest suit for SEMO, ranking first in digs per set (16.73) along with second in blocks per set (2.28) and opponent hitting percentage (.185).
Leading the Redhawks. Senior Tara Beilsmith leads the Redhawks and OVC with 6.13 digs per set that has earned her five defensive player of the week honors including back-to-back awards in the last two weeks. Senior Zoey Beasley has struck the fifth most kills per set in the OVC (3.10) while freshman Ramiri Gardner has earned the fifth-best hitting percentage (.297) in the conference. Redshirt junior Mackenzie Meehan has guarded the net well for the Redhawks, tallying 1.24 blocks per set, the third most in the OVC.