UE Athletics Launches “Future Unafraid†Campaign
Initiative is in place to help offset costs of COVID-19 pandemic
n an effort to overcome the unprecedented financial impact of COVID-19 while continuing to give University of Evansville student-athletes a first-class experience, UE Athletics has unveiled an initiative called “Future Unafraidâ€.
Utilizing the popular verbiage from the UE alma mater, the Future Unafraid has the goal of giving Purple Aces supporters the opportunity to continue their support of UE student-athletes as they navigate through the challenges of COVID-19. While the ability to compete is an important part of being a student-athlete at the University of Evansville, the upcoming fall months will provide them with the chance to grow and concentrate on other aspects of college life including: being leaders in the classroom and on campus, further development through team practice and strength training, continuing to evolve relationships with teammates and coaches while continuing to represent the university and community with pride.
UE athletics is committed to the health and safety of its student-athletes, coaches and staff and the “Future Unafraid†campaign will help the department to accomplish those goals while giving everyone a safe and productive environment to prepare for the return to competition. The financial ramifications of COVID-19 have already impacted the university and athletic department and that will continue in the coming months. Those impacts range from testing costs, personal protective equipment, pandemic safety protocols, loss of ticket revenue and more.
COVID-19 has impacted every UE sport in many ways, but the determination of the student-athletes, coaches and staffs has not diminished. They will continue to prepare each and every day in order to be ready for a return to competition and are reaching out to its supporters to join them through the journey. Full information on the program is coming soon.
The “Future Unafraid†name is in reference to the university alma mater – “Hymn to Evansville†whose lyrics are:
School of our fathers, known of old,
Our Alma Mater we revere.
We give thee loyalty untold;
We love thee more and more each year
And when sweet memories of thee return,
of lessons learned, of friendships made;
Thy spirit in our hearts doth burn,
We face the future unafraid.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What will the money be used for?
A: To cover the extra costs endured because of Covid-19. Specifically, Covid-19 testing, PPE, and other safety precautions to keep our student-athletes, coaches, and staff members safe.
Q: Is my gift tax deductible?
A: Yes, your gift is 100% tax deductible, but we always encourage all donors to consult with a tax professional.
Q: How is this gift any different than the Aspire Fund?
A: The Aspire Fund was created for the Athletic Director to have unrestricted funds to support the areas of greatest need within the athletic department. The Future Unafraid initiative is focused specifically on Covid-19 relief.
Q: How long is this initiative?
A: The Future Unafraid initiative will extend through the entire 20-21 school year.
Q: Can I give to a specific sport and the Future Unafraid initiative?
A: Absolutely! While we know that we are all facing tough times, we encourage you to give to this initiative in addition to your regular annual gift to a program or department.
Q: Is there an alternative way to make a gift to the Future Unafraid initiative aside from online?
A: Yes! In addition to making a gift on the website, you may also do so over the phone by calling 812-488-4065, or by mailing a check. Make checks out to The University of Evansville with Future Unafraid in the memo line.
ADOPT A PET
Trixie is a 2-year-old female black cat! She is the VHS’ 4th-longest resident. She is currently adoptable at River Kitty Cat Café in downtown Evansville, where she gets along great with 15 other cats at any given time. Her normal adoption fee is $40 but it’s reduced to $20 thru Saturday, 9/19! Contact Vanderburgh Humane at www.vhslifesaver.org/adopt to inquire!
HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE
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Responsive employerMotor Vehicle Accident
On today’s date around 2:15 p.m. the Evansville Police Department was called to the intersection of 41 and Covert Ave. for a motor vehicle accident. The first responding officers asked for assistance from the fire department because there were cars engulfed in flames.Â
 We have no information on injuries at this point, but the intersection will be shut down for quite some time. Motorists should avoid this area.Â
 Media will be assembling the CVS location at Washington and 41.Â
HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATES STATEWIDE COVID-19 CASE COUNTS
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Motor Vehicle Accident at Plaza Park School
 On today’s date around 7:15 a.m., the Evansville Police Department was called to the 7300 block of Lincoln Ave., in front of Plaza Park School, for a motor vehicle accident where a small truck struck a pedestrian.Â
 When officers arrived they discovered that an E.V.S.C. (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation) teacher was struck by a vehicle while assisting children crossing the roadway in the school crossing zone. Fortunately, the driver was traveling at an extremely low rate of speed and the teacher was not severely injured. She was taken to the hospital, by ambulance, to be checked for minor bumps and bruising.Â
 Because of the glare of the sun, the driver was unable to see the teacher in the roadway and wasn’t cited.Â
 This is a reminder to people traveling through school crossing zones to slow down and be looking for pedestrians in the roadway before and after school.Â
Motor Vehicle Accident at Plaza Park School
Motor Vehicle Accident at Plaza Park School
Charles L. Berger Selected City-County Observer 2021 ” Outstanding Community Service” Award Winner
ATTORNEY CHARLES L. BERGER SELECTED AS A CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER 2021 “OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE” AWARD WINNER
The City-County Observer is excited to announce that prominent local attorney Charles L. Berger as our first “Outstanding Community Services Award” winners for 2021.
Charles L. Berger has a repetition of taking on issues that help protect the disenfranchised and downtrodden. Charlie is an extremely private and soft-spoken person. However, when he’s in the courtroom defending the rights of his clients he becomes an extremely aggressive and effective Doctor of Jurisprudence.
Much to his credit, he is currently taking issue with the way that the Superintendent of the Vanderburgh School system is conducting the people’s business behind closed doors. Mr. Berger is also speaking out on behalf of the EVSC teachers and students concerning the safety protocol used in the classroom during the COVID-19 pandemic. He’s also taking on the issues pertaining to the less than the attractive salary and benefits compensation packages that EVSC teachers and support staff are currently receiving.
Mr. Berger is also questioning the excessive salaries, benefits, and perks that the EVSC Superendient Of Schools and his top administrators are receiving while our classroom teachers are been under-compensated. We also like that he is also questioning political patronage and nepotism practices at the EVSC.
We consider Charles L. Berger not only a  “Crusader For The Public Good” but also a “Public Watch Dog” that demands that our appointed and elected officials become  “Good Steward Of The Public Trust”.
Mr. Berger graduated from the University of Evansville in 1969, with a major in history and a minor in political science. Lettered in football. Member of Phi Kappa Phi, honorary fraternity.
He also graduated from Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1972. Received Doctor of Jurisprudence, with honors.
He has practiced law in Evansville for 45 years. Admitted to the bar, 1972, Indiana, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; 1975, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit; 1977, U.S. Supreme Court; 1981, U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky; 1984, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit. Â Director, Indiana Lawyers’ Commission, 1973-1977.
His Professional Memberships and Achievements are:
Evansville, Indiana State (Chairman, Trial Lawyers Section, 1982-1983) and American Bar Association; Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (Director, 1977 – ); Treasurer, 1982-1983); American Board of Trial Advocates; The Association of Trial Lawyers of American (State Committeeman 1975-1979); Bar Association of the Seventh Federal Circuit; Fellow, Indiana Bar Foundation; Board of Directors, Indiana Equal Justice Fund; Member of the Indiana Supreme Court Rules Committee (2005 – 2015); Member of the Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission: Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications (2016 – Present).
Listed in “The Best Lawyers in America” and “Who’s Who in American Law”. Has chaired several panels at Continuing Legal Education Forums and participated in making presentations at Continuing Legal Education Forums. In 2005 was the recipient of the James Bethel Gresham Award for Freedom from the Evansville Bar Association. Member of Adjunct Faculty at the University of Southern Indiana in Criminal Law and Constitutional Law.
Awarded the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) Trial Lawyer of the Year in November 2014 for his work on behalf of individuals who were denied rights under the Indiana Constitution.
He’s been married to Leslie Berger for 47 years and they have three daughters.
Joining Mr. Berger as a 2021 “CCO Outstanding Community Services Award” winners for 2021 are retired Vanderburgh County and County Clerk Susan Kirk are our outstanding State Senator Vaneta Becker,  three-term Mayor of Evansville  Lloyd Winnecke, prominent attorney, and community activist Charles L. Berger, retired Vanderburgh County Superior Court Judge Richard G. D’Amour, and the Co-Chairpersons of the “Feed The Hungry” collation of Vanderburgh County, Lisa Vaughn, and Evansville City Council member Alex Burton.
This event is scheduled for October 20, 2021 at Bally’s-Evansville Walnut rooms A and B at 12:00 noon.