 In accordance with Indiana Code 20-29-6-19, the EVSC will hold a public meeting to discuss the tentative teacher collective bargaining agreement at the EVSC Administration Building, 951 Walnut Street, Evansville IN 47713 during its regularly scheduled Board meeting on Monday, October 25, 2021. The regularly scheduled Board meeting begins at 5:30 PM.Â
Shooting 800 E Chandler
 On October 21, just before 1:00 a.m., Vanderburgh County Dispatch received a call from a victim stating that he had been shot and was on his way to the hospital. Evansville Police officers located the victim outside in the parking lot of a local hospital and saw that he had a wound in his arm and chest. Officers rendered first aid to the victim, applied a tourniquet to his arm, and helped him get inside to the emergency room. Officers learned that the shooting occurred in the 800 block of E Chandler Ave.Â
Detectives were called to the hospital to speak with the victim. He told detectives that he was sitting in the driver’s seat of his vehicle which was parked in the 800 block of E. Chandler Ave. He was talking with friends who were standing outside of his car on the passenger side. They were talking to each other through the passenger side window. The victim stated that a female suspect walked up to his vehicle, opened the driver’s side door, struck him in the face, and then shot him. The suspect was identified as 33-year-old Lindsey J. Fields.Â
Fields was located and brought to EPD Headquarters to speak with detectives. Fields was charged with Aggravated Battery and booked into the Vanderburgh County Confinement Center.Â
*If you have any knowledge of this incident, please contact the Adult Investigation Unit atÂ
Felony Charges: September 9th, 2021
Kenneth Pieper
| Count 1 – Domestic Battery : 6F : Pending | ||||
|  | Count 2 – Battery Against a Public Safety Official : 6F : Pending | |||
|  | Count 3 – Resisting Law Enforcement : AM : Pending |
Aaron Lee Owens
|  | Count 1 – Domestic Battery : 5F : Pending |
William Victor Krueger
| Count 1 – Strangulation : 6F : Pending | ||||
|  | Count 2 – Domestic Battery : AM : Pending | |||
Deborah Kay Hodges
| Count 1 – Domestic Battery Resulting in Moderate Bodily Injury : 6F : Pending |
Lisa M. Biggerstaff
|  | Count 1 – Possession of Methamphetamine : 6F : Pending |
Thomas John Churchard
|  | Count 1 – Armed Robbery : 3F : Pending | ||
|  | Count 2 – Armed Robbery : 3F : Pending | ||
|  | Count 3 – Robbery Resulting in Bodily Injury : 3F : Pending | ||
|  | Count 4 – Robbery Resulting in Bodily Injury : 3F : Pending |
|  | Count 5 – Battery Resulting in Moderate Bodily Injury : 6F : Pending | ||
|  | Count 6 – Strangulation : 6F : Pending |
|  | Count 7 – Criminal Mischief : BM : Pending |
Shayla Raven Clark
|  | Count 1 – HC – Possession of Methamphetamine : 6F : Pending |
Troy Lee Durham Jr.
|  | Count 1 – Domestic Battery : 5F : Pending |
Glenn Edward Eastwood Jr.
|  | Count 1 – Residential Entry : 6F : Pending | ||
|  | Count 2 – Domestic Battery : 6F : Pending | ||
|  | Count 3 – Intimidation : AM : Pending | ||
|  | Count 4 – Criminal Mischief : BM : Pending |
Justin Gregory Head
| Count 1 – Criminal Confinement : 4F : Pending | ||||
|  | Count 2 – Criminal Confinement : 5F : Pending | |||
|  | Count 3 – Domestic Battery Resulting in Moderate Bodily Injury : 6F : Pending |
UE Receives $3.6 Million Gift From John B. and Lucille S. Kelly Trust
Gift Will Support Scholarships For Nursing Students In Need
EVANSVILLE, IN (10/19/2021) The University of Evansville (UE) has been provided a $3.6 million gift from the John B. and Lucille S. Kelly Trust. The funds will support and grow the Lucy Kelly Nursing Scholarship, which assists Dunigan Family School of Nursing students who demonstrate financial need and strong academic abilities.
After her marriage to Dr. John B. Kelly, Lucy relocated from St. Louis to Evansville. At age 42 she decided to enroll at UE for a nursing degree. In 1970, she graduated at 46. Looking back on her time at the University, she considered her four years of studies some of the most fulfilling and happiest of her life. Lucy worked as a nurse at Welborn Baptist Hospital for many years, while her husband was a urologist for Welborn Clinic. She eventually moved to a retirement community in Sun City, Arizona, where she lived until her passing at the age of 97.
“We are tremendously grateful for the Kellys’ generosity and foresight in developing a philanthropic plan that will both make the UE Nursing degree more accessible to students and expand the pipeline of professionals in this critical need field,” said Abigail Werling, vice president for university advancement at UE. “Mrs. Kelly was very proud of her UE degree, and today, we are proud of the Kellys’ decision to invest in the University of Evansville’s future with such a beautiful gift of scholarship.”
Concerned about the nursing shortage and accessibility to education, Lucy established the Lucy Kelly Nursing Scholarship at UE. It was her hope that students in need could pursue their passion for nursing and join the field after graduation. Applicants for the scholarship must be in the top twenty percent of their class and hold a B grade average.
UE was the first institution in the state of Indiana to receive accreditation for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. Now celebrating over 60 years of continuous accreditation, the program offers a scientific and creative learning environment in which students work closely with talented, experienced faculty. UE offers direct entry into the program for eligible freshmen, meaning those who meet required standards are guaranteed a spot in the program once they deposit. Direct entry students also receive a nursing scholarship valued at $20,000 per year.
“Nursing careers, especially in the tri-state region, are currently in high demand,” said Jerrilee Lamar, PhD, RN, CNE, the Dunigan Family School of Nursing chair. “We are incredibly grateful for this generous gift from the John B. and Lucille S. Kelly Trust, which will support nursing students for years to come.”
Students interested in pursuing a nursing degree can apply for free at evansville.edu/apply.
McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries To Host Two Exhibitions
McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries To Host Two Exhibitions
The McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries is excited to present two exhibitions to complete the Fall Semester, -RHIZA, an installation of experimental works by alumna Katherine Watts, and the 2021 Senior Seminar Exhibition.
Katherine Watts ’07 is an alumna of USI who recently received her Master of Fine Arts from the University of Louisville. -RHIZA, a collection of artworks that focuses on an immersive experience of local ecology as well as the dichotomous relationship of humanity and nature, is presented through the eyes of the artist, eco-philosophy, eco-feminism, mycology and metaphor.
At 4:30 p.m. Thursday, October 21, Watts will give an artist talk about her work and the exhibition. The lecture will be held in the USI Performance Center, adjacent to University Center East.
2021 Senior Seminar Exhibition
The 2021 Senior Seminar Exhibition features the creative work of 10 studio art, graphic design, interactive media, and illustration students. The senior art and design seminars are capstone courses for Art and Art Education majors and combine discussion of current aesthetics issues in the visual arts with practical knowledge in career or graduate school preparation. The capstone courses are also an evaluation of the student’s artistic growth and potential. This group exhibit is the culmination of these courses and a high point in the art majors’ careers at USI.
Participants in the show include senior students Laisha Diaz De Leon, Kassiti Fink, Jade Hatcher, Ally Hinton, Mitchell Marcrum, Jerrith Morrison, Kelsey Parker, Faith Spahr-Munoz, Elizabeth Vanada and Joely Will.
The exhibition will be displayed from October 18 through December 10. Gallery hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. The McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries is located in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center. For more details, visit the gallery website.
Face coverings are required while in the gallery and all campus buildings. The physical distancing of three feet or more is also expected at all times. If you plan to bring a group of 10 or more people to the exhibition, consider contacting the gallery in advance.
Military Family Relief Fund Assists Indiana Veterans
Military Family Relief Fund Assists Indiana Veterans
by Indiana State Representative Ryan Hatfield
I recently received the information below and wanted to ensure you had an opportunity to see and share it as well.
Indiana is proud to offer veterans and their dependents up to $2,500 in grants from the Indiana Military Family Relief Fund (MFRF). These grants can be used for basic needs such as housing, utilities, food, medical services, or car repairs.
The Department of Veterans Affairs also offers workforce, financial counseling, mental health, and legal resources.
As always, please do not hesitate to reach out to my office if you are in need of assistance.
Eagles Stay Hot After Record Setting Tournament​​​​​​​
COLLINSVILLE, Ill – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Golf had a record-breaking performance to finish second in the McKendree Bearcat Dual Gender on Tuesday afternoon. The Eagles carded 853 (-11) on the tournament, shooting 285-283-285, which sets a school record for 54-holes, breaking the previous record of 870 (2018).
USI as a team led the pack in average par-3 score, with an average of 3.03, as well as average par-4 score, averaging a 4.12 score. The Eagles also led in total number of pars with 176.
Freshman Jason Bannister (Laguna Niguel, California) led the way for USI, finishing tied for third. Bannister carded a 211 (-5) over the three-round tournament, shooting 73-70-68, which is tied for first all-time in USI Men’s Golf history for a three-round score. He also went 5-under on par-5s (4.67) and finished seventh in total birdies with twelve.
Sophomore Jace Day (Bloomington, Indiana) and freshman Nathan Hoss (Evansville, Indiana) both finished tied for sixth, carding a 214 (-6) on the tournament. Day shot 71-70-73, leading all competitors in pars with 41 and also going 6-under on par-5s (4.60), which was tied for sixth. Hoss shot 69-71-74 and finished tied for eighth in birdies with eleven.
Senior Zach Williams (Mt. Vernon, Illinois) completed the three rounds tied for eleventh, carding a 216 (E), shooting 72-74-70. Senior Matthew Kingston (Springfield, Nebraska) rounded out the tournament for USI finishing in 25th while carding a 224 (+8), shooting 77-72-75, he was also tied for first in average par-3 score with 2.93 (-1).