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Noon Monday, April 7

USI Anthropology Speaker Series to present Dr. Kory Cooper

The University’s Anthropology Speaker Series will present a lecture and Q&A by Dr. Kory Cooper, Associate Professor of Anthropology at Purdue University, at noon Monday, April 7 in Kleymeyer Hall (LA 0101) in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center. This event is open to the public at no charge.
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Tuesday, April 8

USI to host annual Interdisciplinary Colloquium on Harmony and Dissonance

The USI College of Liberal Arts is proud to announce the 17th annual Interdisciplinary Colloquium, which will take place Tuesday, April 8 in University Center West, rooms 2217-2220. This event is open to the public at no charge.

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Wednesday through Friday, April 9-11

USI SpringFest

The University has announced activities for its annual SpringFest event on campus, and this year, the Friday. April 11 concert event is open to the public. In addition to the Friday concert, SpringFest will feature a variety of events and activities for students to enjoy.

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6 p.m. Thursday, April 10

USI Communication and Media Department to host annual Social Media Symposium April 10

The USI College of Liberal Arts and the Communication and Media Department is excited to announce the annual Social Media Symposium, happening at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 10 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West. The event is open to the public at no charge and will be available virtually through Zoom as well. Registration is required through Zoom for virtual viewing.
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Thursday through Sunday, April 10-13

USI Theatre closes its 2024-25 season with Pippin: The Musical

USI Theatre concludes its 2024-25 season with Pippin: The Musical. Directed by Joshua Robinson and choreographed by Jaddyn Sage, this Broadway powerhouse has been reimagined with a new feel and ending. Performances will run from Thursday, April 10 through Sunday, April 13 in the USI Performance Center.

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Saturday, April 12

USI Day at the Zoo

Join USI Alumni Engagement and Volunteer USI at USI Day at Mesker Park Zoo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 12. Activities will be available for all ages; zoo tickets must be purchased to participate.

 

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April 14

USI Center for Communal Studies Lecture Series presents The Lives of a (Modern) Building April 14

The USI Center for Communal Studies is excited to offer a presentation by Chicago-based architectural historian Michelangelo Sabatino, Professor at IIT College of Architecture, and landscape architect Ron Henderson, Professor at IIT College of Architecture, discussing their new book, The Lives of a (Modern) Building: The Edith Farnsworth House in Chicago: Architecture, Landscape, Preservation and Community.
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April 15

USI to welcome internationally recognized poet to celebrate National Poetry Month
USI is excited to welcome Carlos Andrés Gómez as the National Poetry Month keynote speaker. His presentation will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 in the USI Performance Center. The presentation is open to the public at no charge.
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April 23-25

USI Historic New Harmony Heritage Artisans Day returning April 23-25
USI is excited to announce Historic New Harmony’s annual Heritage Artisans Days, taking place Wednesday through Friday, April 23-25, in New Harmony, Indiana. This long-running event will feature artisans demonstrating 19th century trades and professions, offering a hands-on look at how craftspeople lived and worked in New Harmony during its early days.
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Released Tuesday, April 1

USI College of Liberal Arts to host second annual Summer Academy for local high school students

The USI College of Liberal Arts will host the second annual Summer Academy Monday through Friday, June 2-6. The Academy includes classes in poetry, psychology, art and design, geology, leadership development, film and many others to introduce high schoolers to the world of the liberal arts.

 

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Released Wednesday, April 2

Bridges tapped to serve as fifth President of the University of Southern Indiana

The USI Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Steven J. Bridges as USI’s fifth President, effective immediately. Bridges has served as Interim President since July 20, 2024. The announcement was made at a special session of the Board on Wednesday, April 2.

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Released Thursday, April 3

USI introduces new STEM mini camps for high school students

The Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education at the University of Southern Indiana will host the first Explore USI Summer Series, two-day mini camps for high school students, June 4 through July 22.

Illegal gambling website rolls the dice trying to mislead Hoosiers into thinking it’s affiliated with Indiana’s licensed casinos

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Attorney General Todd Rokita and the Indiana Gaming Commission are alerting Hoosiers to an illegal gambling website and social media ads posing as licensed Indiana casino companies to deceive consumers. 

“Educating the public about this scheme is a critical step to preventing scammers who are taking their chances at hustling a profit off unsuspecting Hoosiers,” said Attorney General Rokita. “A little bit of awareness goes a long way toward enabling individuals to exercise good judgment and to steer clear of fraudsters.” 

Not only does the website violate Indiana law, but it also lacks required consumer protections that are in place for authorized and state regulated online gaming. These protections include ensuring that patrons have access to their funds, that minors cannot participate, and that responsible gaming measures are in place. 

Ads identified on the social media platform Facebook, owned by Meta, are using the names and branding of various Indiana casinos without authorization to trick Hoosiers into thinking that it is a legitimate online gaming site and includes those protections. 

The Office of the Attorney General and Indiana Gaming Commission are seeking action against the entities responsible for the deceptive ads identified on the social media platform Facebook, owned by Meta. 

In Indiana, the only online gambling that is currently authorized and regulated by the Indiana Gaming Commission is sports wagering. Consumers should follow these simple steps before providing any personal or payment information.  

  • Before clicking on a social media ad, view “About the advertiser” and confirm the profile name matches the company name. Click here to view example
  • Watch out for ads running under generic names like “Online Games.” 
  • Make sure online ads link to the company’s official website URL. You can always go directly to the company’s website if you are unsure. 

Individuals who suspect illegal gambling activity are encouraged to report it to the Indiana Gaming Commission via its confidential hotline at 1(866) 610-TIPS or online at https://www.in.gov/igc/tip-line/ 

Hoosiers are encouraged to contact the Office of the Indiana Attorney General about any suspected scams or scam attempts. Consumers can file a complaint by visiting indianaconsumer.com or calling 1-800-382-5516. 

University of Evansville Students Organize Annual Barn Blitz in partnership with Habitat for Humanity

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he University of Evansville Habitat for Humanity Club, Habitat for Humanity of Evansville, and additional volunteers from several UE student organizations.

6th Annual Barn Blitz Event.

 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. CDT on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

The parking lot behind the Habitat for Humanity of Evansville office, (off Negley Ave.), which is located at 560 East Diamond Ave., in Evansville, Indiana.

DETAILS: 25 teams of six to eight UE volunteers each will construct yard barns for residents of the community who have received Habitat homes. Barn Blitz aims to construct 25 barns for these residents in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity of Evansville.

 

TEVE GERBERICH INSTALLATION EXHIBIT AT THE THYEN-CLARK CULTURAL CENTER

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Jasper Arts is pleased to present the work of New York artist, Steve Gerberich for the extended months of April through August 2025 at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center.

The solo traveling installation exhibition titled ‘Springs, Sprockets & Pulleys’ features sculptures made out of found items that come to life by the press of a button or the crank of a wheel!

A flock of decoy geese overhead flap open suitcase wings. A wooden cow with hooves clad in high-top sneakers is milked endlessly by an over-enterprising farmer. This awe-inspiring show contains 30 of Gerberich’s sculptures built during a 12 year span.

“From a pack rat’s treasure trove of motors, toys, and other bric-a-brac, Steve Gerberich builds some of the most entertaining contraptions you’ve ever seen. He spins them all together in an elaborate call and response; call it a dialogue between mechanical memories and active imagination.”

A self-proclaimed lover of hand tools or any useful invention without a power cord, Gerberich turns discarded labor-saving devices into a wealth of fantastical sculptures. It’s ironic that the tasks now assigned to these items are labor intensive and complex. Push a button or spin a crank and these marvels come alive: buzzing, whirring, squeaking, humming, clanking, chugging, flashing, and blinking. From the Kettle Head Choir to the Springs, Sprockets & Pulleys collection, this is analog work for the digital age.

In the mid-1980s, with a University of Northern Iowa photography degree in his pocket, Gerberich moved to New York. The vivid images he’d been refining quickly morphed into window installations. Items that had previously been happy to live within his viewfinder now enjoyed more expanded environs, like SoHo storefronts. They now demanded motion, so Gerberich taught himself the skills needed to create a series of mechanical systems, which brought his art to life. A flock of geese might flap open- suitcase wings. A wooden cow sporting high-top sneaker might be endlessly milked by an ardent farmer. This new turn fed the artist’s muse. Almost instantly Gerbo’s world became a world of crazed kinetics.

Some of the sculptor’s myriad influences are Cornell, Rauschenberg, Duchamp, Tinguely, Kienholz, and his late brother, Tim. He’s also perpetually exhilarated by music. In typical elliptical thinking, this problem-solving inventor cites the title of Paul Klee’s “Twittering Machine” as being more inspiring than the actual artwork.

His famed Newburgh, New York studio – laboratory of thingamabobs whose compatibility is always being tested – holds a vast and odd collection of recycled resources. From moose heads to hand beaters, he finds magical uses for all. And his processes aren’t secret. He leaves an open invitation for friends to join him in his experiments. Come on in and get Gerbo-ized. There’s always work in progress.

Gerberich will join us for a Gallery Talk at The Special Opening Reception on Wednesday, April 9th, from 5:00 – 7:00pm. Free event and open to the public.

The galleries at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center, located at 100 3rd Avenue, Suite A, Jasper, IN 47546, are open to the public Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, and Sunday from noon to 3:00 pm. School groups, clubs, and students are welcome. Admission is free. Donations appreciated.

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With Push of a Button, Ascension St. Vincent Elevates Emergency Response to Rural Hoosiers

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Quicker response by StatFlight helicopters can save lives 

 

INDIANAPOLIS – In a medical emergency, every second matters when it comes to receiving life-saving treatment. That’s true no matter where you live, but it’s an even greater concern in parts of rural Indiana. While the nearest emergency room may be close by, patients may require transfer to a higher-acuity hospital for specialized or critical care. In those situations, the need to travel several miles quickly can be both urgent and life-altering.

Ascension St. Vincent has adopted new technology – a big red StatFlight button – to reduce the amount of time it takes for one of its StatFlight helicopters to reach a patient in need. With a single push, a rural hospital can summon a chopper and get it in the air immediately, cutting 10-12 minutes off the time it takes to transport.

StatFlight buttons were installed in nine rural hospitals in January and 25 more buttons have been ordered. Ascension St. Vincent is the first health care system in Indiana to install the buttons. Most are installed in hospital emergency rooms, but one hospital placed a second button in its intensive care unit (ICU). The StatFlight button system uses its own cellular network, which means hospitals do not need an analog or wireless internet connection.

“This is a groundbreaking and life-saving tool that will enhance our air transport capabilities across Indiana,” said Tony Myers, Director of Operations for Ascension St. Vincent. “Many times the emergency situation calls for treatment at a Level I emergency room like we have here in Indianapolis. Our network of StatFlight helicopters are now better equipped to reach patients in time for that life-saving treatment.”

Here is how it works: The hospital presses the pre-programmed StatFlight Button, which automatically alerts the nearest StatFlight base of the location and preliminary data regarding patient condition. The flight crew is immediately assembled and put on standby – a process that can take on average 10-12 minutes. A follow-up phone call with the hospital is still necessary to obtain additional medical information, but by then the helicopter is already in the air.

This investment in state-of-the-art technology, along with new helipads on top of the new Women and Infants Hospital, exemplify Ascension St. Vincent’s dedication to the life and well-being of Hoosiers across the state. In Indiana, more than half the state’s 92 counties have a shortage of primary health care providers and many are facing barriers such as long drives for critical care. With the StatFlight program’s six launch locations and the new StatFlight Buttons, Ascension St. Vincent will better serve those who are most in need.

Dennis Pruett, MSN, RN Clinical Manager, at Ascension St. Vincent Jennings, said the southern Indiana hospital has used the button three times already and it has helped streamline the process dramatically.

“The staff will press the button and this sets a chain of events into motion. The really nice thing is that before we had the button, we had to call and request a weather check and have someone near the phone to answer when StatFlight called back,” said Pruett. ”Now, all of that has already been done when we receive our first call from StatFlight. It has enabled us to have more staff available to assist with patient care instead of sitting at the desk to wait for a return call.”

Hospitals with StatFlight Buttons

Ascension St. Vincent Salem

Ascension St. Vincent Jennings

Schneck Medical Center (ER and ICU)

Reid Health Connersville

Rush Memorial Hospital 

Henry Community Health

Memorial Hospital Jasper

Daviess Community Hospital

USI Communication and Media students take home 14 awards at IASB College Competition

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On Saturday, March 29, John Morris, Instructor in Radio and Television, took seven University of Southern Indiana students to the Indiana Association of School Broadcasters (IASB) College Competition awards luncheon. Fourteen awards were received by students in attendance, of which seven were for first place.

Awards and places are listed below:

First Place  

  • Abigail Durham – Radio Copywriting
  • Radio Imaging (10th straight year 95.7 The Spin has taken first place)
  • Noah Lang – Sound Design
  • Kaz Mull – Radio Drama
  • Payton Buse – Radio Sports Talk
  • Isaac Heldt and Tess Lattus – Radio Show
  • Isaac Heldt – Radio News Report

Second Place 

  • Payton Buse – Sports Update
  • Kaz Mull – Sound Design
  • Payton Buse – Basketball Play-by-play

Third Place  

  • Isaac Heldt, Josh Casson, Sebastian Hagler – Radio Spot
  • Ali Barrientos – Social Media
  • Matthew Kolb – Football Play-by-play
  • Matthew Kolb – Sports Update

“This year’s IASB awards are just another example of the great work that our students are doing. To have 14 awards is incredible, but to have half of them be first place is more than I would have expected,” says Morris. “I am always drawn to the Station Imaging category because this entry includes prerecorded pieces you hear when listening to 95.7 The Spin. This year marked the 10th straight year that we have taken first place. That really exemplifies the consistency of our USI students and the great effort and care that they put into their work.”

USI BB walks off win, moves into 1st in OVC

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana junior rightfielder/leftfielder Patrick McLellan hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the ninth to walk off a 6-4 win over Morehead State University Monday afternoon at the USI Baseball Field. USI, which has won a season-best six-straight, is 16-15 overall and 7-2 in the OVC, while MSU goes to 10-19, 1-8 OVC.
 
USI’s six-game winning streak is the longest by the squad since 2021 when the Screaming Eagles won eight straight. The Screaming Eagles also moved in sole possession of first in the OVC by one game after losses by Tennessee Tech University at Western Illinois University and Southeast Missouri State University at Southern Illinois University today.
 
USI had the early lead, 1-0, after one inning and 3-1 after two frames. Senior centerfielder Khi Holiday scored the first run on a passed ball in the first, while junior designated hitter Cole Kitchens and McLellan drove in a pair of runs in the second with a fielder’s choice and a single, respectively.
 
The score would remain 3-1 until the top of the ninth when Morehead State took the lead 4-3 with a three-run home run off of USI senior right-hander Ian Anderson and set the stage for McLellan in the ninth.
 
With one out, Holiday singles and moved to third on single by Kitchens. McLellan followed with a towering three-run blast over the left field wall for the Screaming Eagles to walk off with the 6-4 victory. McLellan finished the day two-for-four with a run scored and four RBIs.
 
On the mound, Anderson (3-0) picked up the victory after throwing the ninth and allowing the three runs on two hits and a walk, while striking out one.
 
USI junior left-hander Jake Porter started and got a no-decision for the Screaming Eagles. Porter went the first six inning, allowing one run on eight hits and struck out four.
 
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Softball set for Tuesday doubleheader against Sycamores

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 Game one set for 12 p.m. CT start

 EVANSVILLE, Ind. – On Tuesday, the University of Evansville softball team makes the trip north on Route 41 to Terre Haute for a doubleheader against Indiana State.  Game one is set for a 12 p.m. CT start while the second contest will begin at 2 p.m.

Sophomore Niki Bode led the Purple Aces in the weekend series against Belmont.  Facing one of the top teams in the league, Bode batted .455 with five hits in 11 at-bats.  She had a home run, three RBI, and three runs scored.  As a team, the Aces gave the Bruins everything they could handle, dropping three games by a total of four runs.

Morgan Adams batted .333 versus Belmont while picking up her 11th home run of the season.  Adams led Evansville with four RBI in the series and scored twice.  Jess Willsey completed the 3-game series with a .300 average.  She accumulated three hits in 10 at-bats.

Freshmen Cassidy Gall and Kate Ridgway excelled in the circle.  Gall gave up three runs, one being earned, in three innings of work.  Ridgway made two starts in the series.  Over the course of 10 innings, Ridgway gave up five runs while holding the Bruins to a .263 batting average.

Sunday’s contest saw the Aces stage a furious late rally.  Trailing by a score of 10-3 in the middle of the 6th, UE scored five runs in the bottom of the inning to cut the deficit to just two.  With two outs in the bottom of the 7th, Niki Bode came just inches away from hitting the game-tying home run.

Louise Standtke wins ISU Spring Invitational

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 Freshman won by three strokes

 TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Freshman Louise Standtke recorded an even round of 72 on Monday to take top honors at the Indiana State Spring Invitational at the Country Club of Terre Haute.

After opening with a 1-under 71 on Sunday, Standtke’s even par of 72 gave her a final score of 143.  She bested Hunar Mittal and Olivia Jang of Purdue Fort Wayne by three strokes.  It is the first victory of her Purple Aces career and second in a row for the program following Kate Petrova’s win in last week’s Golfweek/Stifel Spring Challenge.

Led by Standtke’s efforts, UE finished in second place in the final team standings.  The Mastodons won with a 2-round score of 596 while the Aces finished with a 600.

Second for Evansville and 5th overall was Mallory Russell.  She matched Standtke’s even score on Monday.  Combined with Sunday’s 76, Russell finished with a 148.  Kate Petrova came in 12th place.  Rounds of 76 and 77 saw her finish the weekend at 9-over-par.

Elizabeth Mercer and Jane Grankina rounded out the UE team scores.  After carding a 79 to open the tournament, Mercer lowered her score on Monday to a 77.  Her 156 put her in a tie for 18th.  Grankina also lowered her score.  Following an 81 in the first round, she posted a 78 in the second 18. With a 159, she tied for 28th.

Izzy Steele was the top finisher for UE’s individuals.  Rounds of 77 and 78 saw her finish in 17th with a 155.  Trinity Dubbs tied for 30th.  Her scores checked in at 82 and 78.

In less than a week, the Aces will be in Waterloo, Ill. for the 2025 MVC Championship.

THUNDERBOLTS FACE HUNTSVILLE IN FIRST ROUND OF PLAYOFFS

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Evansville, In.:  With the regular season now complete, the postseason beckons as the Thunderbolts prepare to take on the Huntsville Havoc in the opening round of the President’s Cup Playoffs, with Evansville hosting game two at Ford Center on Friday night.
Week In Review:
 
                Evansville gave the red-hot Birmingham Bulls all they could handle on Friday night at Ford Center, holding 2-0 and 4-2 leads, but could not hold off Birmingham in the end as they came back to win 5-4 in a shootout.  Aidan Litke scored two goals on the night, while Isaac Chapman and Myles Abbate scored one goal each.  On Saturday night, Evansville again gave Birmingham everything they could handle but fell just short by a 2-1 score despite outshooting Birmingham 36-26, with Matthew Hobbs scoring the lone Evansville goal.
The Week Ahead:
Game one between the Thunderbolts and Havoc will be this Wednesday night at the Huntsville Ice Sports Complex, as Von Braun Center is unavailable due to scheduling conflict, opening face-off set for 7:30pm CT.  Game two will be at Ford Center on Friday night, with opening face-off at 7:00pm CT.  Game three, if necessary, will be on Saturday night at Huntsville Ice Sports Complex beginning at 7:30pm CT.  Both games one and three (if necessary) at Huntsville can be viewed live on FloHockey with a paid subscription or can be listened to for free on the Thunderbolts Mixlr Channel.
Scouting the Opponent:
  • Huntsville Havoc:
    • Record: 36-15-5, 77 Points, 2nd Place
    • Leading Goal Scorer: Austin Alger (23 Goals)
    • Leading Point Scorer: Buster Larsson (60 Points)
    • Primary Goaltender: Mike Robinson (26-7-3, .925 Save %)
    • Thunderbolts 24-25 Record vs HSV: 3-6
                The Havoc finished the regular season on a four game win streak, continuing from their two wins at home against Evansville and into their final two games on the road at Macon, beginning with a 5-1 win on Friday night with goals from Dylan Stewart, Matt Allen, and Zack Conner, plus late empty net goals from Buster Larsson and Robbie Fisher.  The Havoc shut out the Mayhem 4-0 on Saturday night, with goals from Kevin Weaver-Vitale, Phil Elgstam, Stewart, and Jack Jaunich.
Call-up Report
– Lincoln Hatten (Worcester Railers – ECHL)
                – 64 GP, 8 G, 14 A, 22 P, 82 PIM
                – Ty Taylor (Orlando Solar Bears – ECHL)
                                – 0 GP, 0-0-0, 0.00 GAA, .000 SV%
Transactions:   
Sat. 4/5: Nolan Dawson released from professional tryout (PTO)
Fri. 4/4: Derek Contessa activated from Injured Reserve
Fri. 4/4: Anthony Hora placed on 14-Day Injured Reserve
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