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MVC releases league schedule for 2024-25 men’s basketball season
20-game slate opens on December 3
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Missouri Valley Conference released the league slate for the 2024-25 men’s basketball season on Friday. Start times will be released in the coming weeks.
Since the 2022-23 season, the MVC has utilized a 20-game schedule as the conference expanded to 12 teams. As has been the norm since that time, schools will open the league portion of the schedule in December with regular-season action wrapping up on the first weekend of March.
On Tuesday, December 3, the University of Evansville travels to Murray State for its league opener. Last season, the Racers were 9-11 in the Valley, finishing in a tie for 7th. Non-conference games resume until the final weekend of December when MVC play resumes. The Purple Aces welcome Missouri State to the Ford Center on Dec. 29 in what will be the final home meeting against the Bears as members of the league. Following the upcoming school year, MSU will join Conference USA.
Evansville travels to Southern Illinois to open the New Year. The January 1 game will see the Aces take on a Saluki team that is coming off a 19-13 campaign that saw them win 11 league games. UE’s following two games will be at home as the Aces play host to Indiana State on the 4th and Illinois State on the 8th. Last year, the Sycamores won 32 games on their way to the MVC regular-season championship. Former UE assistant coach Matthew Graves is in his first season at the helm of the program. The Redbirds picked up 15 wins last year while their 9-11 mark in the Valley tied them for 7th. Evansville was victorious in two out of three games against ISU last season including a 59-53 win at Arch Madness.
Back-to-back games in Iowa are up next with UE facing Drake on the 11th and UNI on the 14th. The Bulldogs were 28-7 and 16-4 in the league in 2023-24 and won the conference championship while receiving the automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Panthers tied for 4th in the league after going 19-14 overall and 12-8 against league foes.
UE returns to the Ford Center for its next two games starting on Jan. 18 when Belmont comes to town. The Bruins tied for 4th in the MVC last year after going 20-13 while picking up 12 Valley wins. Four days later, the Aces host UIC. After a road game at Valparaiso on the 25th, Evansville wraps up the month with a home game against Murray State.
February begins with a road trip to Belmont on the 2nd with a pair of home games to follow. UE welcomes SIU on the 5th and Bradley on the 8th. On Feb. 12, the Aces trek to Missouri State before returning home for a Feb. 16 game against Valpo. Three of the final four games will take place on the road starting on the 19th when the Aces travel to Terre Haute to face the Sycamores. The Aces remain on the road to face UIC on the 22nd.
In its final home game, Evansville hosts Drake on Feb. 26 with the regular-season finale at Illinois State set for Sunday, March 2. Arch Madness will take place at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis from March 6-9.
EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan Announces Members of Inaugural HBCU-MSI Federal Advisory Council
EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan Announces Members of Inaugural HBCU-MSI Federal Advisory Council
WASHINGTON (September 16, 2024) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the members of the inaugural Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions (HBCU-MSI) Federal Advisory Council. This council marks a significant milestone in EPA’s commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within environmental policymaking and workforce development.
The HBCU-MSI Federal Advisory Council will provide independent advice and recommendations to EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan on strategies to help diversify the agency’s workforce, support the professional development of environmental leaders, and ensure that HBCUs and MSIs receive the resources and support they need to thrive. The council’s insights will be crucial in guiding the EPA’s efforts to address environmental justice issues and enhance community engagement.
“We are honored to have such a distinguished group of leaders join the first-ever HBCU-MSI Advisory Council,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “Each member brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and a deep commitment to advancing environmental justice and helping to diversify contributions to environmental policies. Their unique perspectives will be invaluable as we continue to ensure that all communities have a voice in our shared work to protect public health and the environment, to empower the next generation of environmental leaders, and to support these vital institutions for generations to come.”
“Including the voices of HBCUs in the EPA’s new Federal Advisory Council reflect EPA’s commitment to achieving real results that empower students and support the communities that HBCUs serve, and deliver on the Biden-Harris Administration’s whole-of-government investment efforts in HBCUs. These actions ensure those who have firsthand experience with environmental justice issues like asthma and lead service line replacement will have a say in how we clean up the nation’s air and water, and will help build a clean energy economy that benefits everyone.” Said Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12)
“Communities of color across the country have long felt the impact of environmental transgressions, and no one understands those communities and impacts better than historically Black Colleges and Universities and other Minority Serving Institutions. It makes good sense to turn to them for counsel as the Environmental Protection Agency seeks to make a greater difference than ever in environmental justice,” said council Chair and former Board of Trustees chair for the nation’s largest HBCU, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Hilda Pinnix-Ragland. “Administrator Regan is taking a significant and historically important step in establishing the EPA’s first-ever HBCU and MSI Federal Advisory Council, and I am deeply honored to have been selected to be part of the council. I look forward to joining with my fellow council members in making a difference for our universities and the communities they serve.”
“It is with great humility and enthusiasm that I accept the appointment as Vice Chair of the newly created HBCU and Minority-Serving Institutions Federal Advisory Council at the U.S. EPA,” said council Vice Chair and Founder and Executive Director of the Deep South Center for Environmental justice, Dr. Beverly Wright. “As a proud graduate of Grambling University, I know the power of these institutions, the sense of duty and excellence that they instill in their students, and the way that they buttress their communities. I am thrilled to be part of bringing that unique voice and knowledge to the EPA. I believe it will lend itself to inspired solutions to some of our biggest challenges and help us chart the course to an environmentally just future.
“We are at a time when the environmental workforce, and especially the water workforce, is facing significant challenges on all fronts – including the ability to secure workers at all levels of the sector and to obtain and maintain a more diverse employee base,” said council Vice Chair and Director of the University of New Mexico’s Southwest Environmental Finance Center, Heather Himmelberger. “One amazing opportunity available to EPA is the rich, talented group of individuals attending HBCUs and MSIs across the country. Tapping into this creative force can open up new avenues for growth for everyone – the EPA, the universities, the students, and the general public, who ultimately reap the benefits of a cleaner, healthier environment. This board is chance to explore ways in which EPA can help HBCUs and MSIs and how these institutions can in turn help EPA. I am so honored to have this opportunity to participate in this new advisory committee in a leadership role and to share with others our successes as an MSI working with EPA and our challenges. I bring a unique perspective having worked at an MSI for 30 years, worked with all 10 EPA regions, travelled and worked across all 50 states and U.S. territories, that I hope will offer insights during the work of this board. I am excited to meet all the other board members and work collaboratively with them to offer advice to the agency on increased HBCU/MSI participation.”
“I am deeply honored to represent Fresno State and serve as Vice Chair of the EPA’s inaugural HBCU and Minority-Serving Institutions Federal Advisory Council,” said council Vice Chair and President of California State University – Fresno, Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval. “I’m excited that this diverse council will provide feedback and advice on monumentally important issues regarding the environment and education. Our Minority Serving Institutions are key to the vibrant future of our country, in part through opportunities like this one.
The HBCU-MSI FAC is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s broader efforts to promote equity in economic and educational opportunities, protect public health, and preserve the environment. Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), which include Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANHPISIs), play a critical role in educating and preparing diverse leaders.
The establishment of the HBCU-MSI FAC supports President Biden’s Executive Order 14035, which seeks to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) within the federal workforce. This Executive Order underscores the importance of a federal workforce that reflects the full diversity of the American people. The HBCU-MSI FAC aligns with this vision, ensuring that diverse voices contribute to shaping the EPA’s policies and practices.
The following individuals have been appointed to the HBCU-MSI Federal Advisory Council to serve two-year terms:
- Chair: Hilda Pinnix-Ragland, Managing Partner, AHK Global Resources
- Vice Chair: Dr. Beverly Wright, Founder and Executive Director, Deep South Center for Environmental Justice
- Vice Chair: Dr. Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, President, California State University – Fresno
- Vice Chair: Heather Himmelberger, Director, University of New Mexico Southwest Environmental Finance Center
- Abre’ Conner, esq., Director, Center for Environmental and Climate Justice, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
- Dr. Andrew Kozich, Environmental Science Department Chair, Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College
- Angelina Adams, Counselor – Career Services, Haskell Indian Nations University
- Dr. Darryl Ann Lai Fang, Assistant Vice President of Transformation Support, Institute for Capacity Building, United Negro College Fund
- Dr. Eric O’Rear, Senior Research Analyst, Rhodium Group
- C. Gail Bassette, Director of Economic Development/Strategic Engagement, Bowie State University
- Phil Weilerstein, President and CEO, VentureWell
- Dr. Jerryl Briggs, President, Mississippi Valley State University
- Dr. Lena T. Rodriguez, Vice President of Governmental Affairs, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
- Dr. Mark Brown, President and CEO, Tuskegee University
- Dr. Melva Wallace, President and CEO, Huston-Tillotson University
- Michael Johnson, Chief of Staff, PROPEL Center
- Dr. Mike Hoa Nguyen, Member, Board of Directors, Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education & Assistant Professor of Education, New York University
- Ray Shackelford, Vice President for Equitable Justice and Strategic Initiatives, National Urban League
- Dr. Sharon Jones, Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, University of Washington – Bothell
- Dr. Vann Newkirk, President, Wilberforce University
USI Engineers in Action chapter to discuss largest pedestrian footbridge build in South Africa
USI Engineers in Action chapter to discuss largest pedestrian footbridge build in South Africa
WHO: Four students—Melanie Cedano ’24, Miguel Pinto ’25, Josiah Hollis ’25 and Jonas Hollis ’27—from the University’s Engineers in Action (EIA) chapter, and Dr. Susan Ely, Assistant Professor of Engineering
WHAT: Students and faculty will discuss their experience from their summer 2024 EIA bridge build in the Lubombo region of eSwatini in southern Africa—the longest bridge built to date at more than 106 feet. The pedestrian footbridge connects two isolated communities to shops, schools, clinics, co-ops, churches and more. The bridge, completed in a little less than two months, benefits over 4,000 residents, including over 1,800 children. The previous bridge was in a state of disrepair after seasonal flooding. The new bridge ensures a year-round safe passage for members of the communities.
In addition to USI as a lead University, the project included students from Eastern Mennonite University and the University of Iowa.
This is USI’s ffith bridge project with previous builds in Bolivia, Virginia and Africa.
WHEN: The media event will be held at 8 a.m. Tuesday, September 24. It will begin at 8 a.m. promptly, so please arrive early to set up.
WHERE: The event will be held in the Business and Engineering Center (BEC), room 0030. A map of the USI campus, featuring the BEC, can be found at USI.edu/map.
*A select number of media parking spots will be reserved in Lot J. You can view Lot J at USI.edu/map by toggling to “Parking” on the left “Map Layers” sidebar.
Video and audio recording is encouraged during the media event, and we will make video clips and photos of the construction and finished bridge available following the event. A full press release will also be available.
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Juvenile Arrested for Falsely Reporting Attempted Abduction
A 15-year-old female has been arrested for falsely reporting that a male tried
to abduct her while she was walking to school.
On September 17th a juvenile reported to the Evansville Police Department
School Resource Officer that a man she did not know approached her and told her
she was pretty. The juvenile stated the older male then began grabbing her by her
arms. The juvenile advised that she pulled away and eventually was able to run away from the man after she sprayed him with pepper spray.
Due to the severity of the allegation and potential safety threat to the public, an extensive investigation with multiple officers and detectives began immediately.
Detectives began interviews, canvassing the neighborhood for cameras, and going door to door in the area this allegedly occurred. Detectives were able to obtain surveillance video that contradicted the juvenile’s statements. When detectives interviewed the juvenile and her parent again on September 19th, the juvenile admitted that she lied about the attempted abduction. The 15-year-old claimed she made the story up because she was dared by a friend.
The juvenile was charged with false informing and has been placed in a secured juvenile detention facility.
EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
Monday, September 23rd, 2024
4:15 p.m. Room 307, Civic Center Complex
- EXECUTIVE SESSION:
- An executive session will be held prior to the open session.
- The executive session is closed as provided by:
- I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5): To receive information about and interview prospective employees.
- I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(6)(A): With respect to any individual over whom the governing body has jurisdiction to receive information concerning the individual’s alleged misconduct.
- I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9): To discuss a job performance evaluation of individual employees. This subdivision does not apply to a discussion of the salary, compensation, or benefits of employees during a budget process.
- OPEN SESSION:
- CALL TO ORDER:
- ACKNOWLEDGE GUESTS:
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
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- September 9th, 2024 (Sutton, Johnson-Kincaid, Thompson)
- APPROVAL OF CLAIMS:
- COMMISSION ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
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- Approval of meeting dates and times for 2025.
- PROBATIONARY OFFICER UPDATE:
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- Update for officers in Field Training and SWILEA.
- NEW DISCIPLINE:
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- 24-PDO-08 – Sergeant Trudy Day, Badge Number 5173 – 3 Day Suspension (Not Appealed)
- PROMOTIONAL PROCESS:
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- Certify the 2024 Lieutenant Promotional List to be effective from September 11th, 2024, to September 10th, 2026.
- APPLICANT PROCESS:
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- Certify the applicant eligibility list scores from the September 2024 Hiring Process.
- APPLICANTS:
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- 24-116
- 24-130
- 24-077
- 24-020
- REMINDERS:
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- The next schedule meeting is Monday, October 14th, 2024, at 4:15pm.
- ADJOURNMENT:
Aces women’s soccer shutout in MVC opener at Belmont
Aces women’s soccer shutout in MVC opener at Belmont
The Purple Aces led the game in both shots and shots on goal
NASHVILLE – The University of Evansville women’s soccer team held the statistical advantage but couldn’t find the back of the net in a 1-0 loss to the Belmont Bruins.
The Purple Aces had a hard fought battle on Thursday night to open Missouri Valley Conference action at Belmont. UE led in shots, shots on goal, and corner kicks through the match but weren’t able to get the ball past current Valley Goalkeeper of the Week Sydney Jones. Thursday night’s match was only the fourth time Evansville has been shutout during the season.
The Aces controlled play early in the match, keeping Belmont off their offensive rhythm with strong defensive play. UE fired the first shot and shot on goal of the match from sophomore midfielder Ella Hamner (Evansville, Ind. / Memorial HS) in the fifth minute. Evansville added three more shots of the next 40 minutes with its closest chance of the half coming in the 32nd minute as senior midfielder Resse Simmons (Las Vegas / Shadow Ridge HS) forced a save from Jones.
But it was the Bruins who found the goal with only four minutes remaining in the first half, sneaking a ball past Aces goalkeeper Myia Danek (Laingsburg, Mich. / Laingsburg HS) in the 41st minute. It took UE the first few minutes to get going in the second half, but once Evansville found its rhythm the offense came quickly.
The Aces had back-to-back chances in the 59th minute with another shot on goal for Hamner and an almost open chance for sophomore midfielder Ashlyn Koutsos (Cumming, Ga. / West Forsyth HS). Koutsos fired a shot right in front of Jones but a quick foot from the Bruins defender kept UE scoreless. Evansville had another string of chances in the final 10 minutes from its freshman defenders.
Brielle LaBerge (Cumming, Ga. / West Forsyth HS) put her second shot of the game on net in the 80th minute to force a cross net save from Jones. Emmy Brenner (Arlington, Tenn. / St. Benedict at Auburndale HS) had the Aces final shot of the night in the 82nd minute from just inside the penalty box. The shot sailed just high of the crossbar, keeping UE scoreless in its first match of conference action.
Three separate players had multi-shot nights for Evansville. Hamner, LaBerge, and Brenner all had two shots each while both of Hamner’s shots landed on goal. Two other players recorded shots on the night for the Aces. UE returns home to continue MVC play on Sunday afternoon. Evansville will welcome Muray State to Arad McCutchan Stadium with kick-off set for 1 p.m. on the 22nd.