USI Historic New Harmony to host monthly Talking History event

09/17/2024

University of Southern Indiana’s Historic New Harmony (HNH) will host a free Talking History event at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 19 at the Schnee-Ribeyre-Elliott House in New Harmony, Indiana.

The idea behind Talking History is to provide opportunities for individuals to share and discuss memories and stories related to the town of New Harmony. Though each informal meeting will be guided by a pre-announced theme, participants are free to go “off script” and take the conversation in different directions.

“Talking History is open to anyone, whether you are a long-time resident of New Harmony, new town member or a visitor. Come learn about New Harmony’s history from the local community and share your stories, memories and objects,” says Heidi Taylor-Caudill, Outreach and Engagement, Historic New Harmony Collections and Community Engagement Manager.

A variety of objects from the HNH collections will be shared to spark discussion. These items relate to the monthly theme. The theme for September 2024 is “New Harmony, Then and Now.” Photos of New Harmony locations from the past and other items from HNH’s collection will be shared. Everyone is welcome to come to this discussion whether you live in New Harmony or not.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own items to the gathering. In the past, individuals have shared oral history recordings, photo albums, photos and objects.

For questions, please call 812-682-6122, or visit www.usi.edu/hnh for more details.

HNH is a program of the University of Southern Indiana. By preserving its utopian legacy, Historic New Harmony inspires innovation and progressive thought through its programs and collections. Its office is a part of USI’s Outreach and Engagement. 

Volleyball hosts USI on Tuesday evening

09/17/2024

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Aces and Screaming Eagles square off at 7 p.m.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – In a crosstown match-up, the University of Evansville volleyball team plays host to USI on Tuesday evening inside Meeks Family Fieldhouse. Match time is 7 p.m. with ESPN+ having the broadcast.

Weekend Recap

– UE traveled to the Comfort Inn-Vitational in Morehead, Ky. over the weekend and dropped its three contests to Eastern Michigan, Duquesne, and Morehead State

– Friday’s opener versus EMU saw UE battled to five sets before a late spurt sealed the match

– Giulia Cardona led the offense with 4.45 kills per set while Melanie Feliciano anchored the defense with an average of 3.00 digs on the weekend

Second on the List

– On Sept. 6 against Samford, Giulia Cardona moved to second on the Aces all-time career kills list

– Cardona currently has 1,786 in her career and trails Alondra Vazquez’ total of 1,911

– Her season average of 4.61 kills per set paces the MVC and is 9th in the nation

– In the win over UPR-Rio Piedras, Cardona accumulated 30 kills and wrapped up the first weekend with 5.00 kills/set

Approaching The Top 3

– Melanie Feliciano has a career tally of 1,701 kills and is just five away from tying Jessica Kiefer, who is third with 1,706

– Feliciano had a season-high 13 kills against EMU and has 11+ kills in 5 of 9 matches

– After averaging 3.00 kills in the Puerto Rico Clasico, she has continued to play well and has a season average of 2.61 per game

Picking Up The Slack

– Seeing additional playing time with Kora Ruff out, Lexi Owen has put up solid numbers over the last six matches

– The sophomore has recorded 8.6 assists per set over that time including a career-high of 47 against Eastern Michigan

– Owen added her top UE tally of 13 digs against EMU

Scouting the Opposition

– USI enters Tuesday’s match with a 2-7 record, but that has not been an indicator of their level of play thus far

– The Screaming Eagles opened the season with wins over St. Thomas and Bradley and took a set against Ohio State at the Florida Invitational

– Ashby Willis and Jasmine Green lead USI with 2.56 and 2.50 kills per game, respectively

MULTI-PLATINUM ARTIST ELLE KING PLAYS THE EVENTS PLAZA STAGE THIS NOVEMBER

09/17/2024

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MULTI-PLATINUM ARTIST ELLE KING

PLAYS THE EVENTS PLAZA STAGE THIS NOVEMBER

TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024, AT 10:00 AM

Evansville, IN — September 16, 2024 — Hometown Jams and Old National Events Plaza are thrilled to announce Elle King: Baby Daddy’s Weekend Tour will perform at Aiken Theatre on November 17, 2024. Fans can get tickets early during the venue presale starting September 18 by visiting the venue’s social media pages.

The multi-platinum, award-winning recording artist has amassed nearly 2 billion streams worldwide, including over 275 million for King’s Platinum-certified smash hit “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)” with Miranda Lambert. The award-winning song reached no. 1 on both Billboard’s Country Airplay and Mediabase/Country Aircheck Charts.

King is the first female artist in history to score No. 1 singles on four different formats including Adult Pop Songs, Adult Alternative Songs, Alternative Songs and Country Airplay charts. Her debut album Love Stufffeatured her breakthrough single “Ex’s & Oh’s,” which earned her two GRAMMY nominations and is certified 4-times Platinum.

King’s 2023 album Come Get Your Wife received rave reviews and a Top 10 on the Billboard Album Sales Chart. Co-producing the album and writing eight of its tracks, the record includes “Drunk,” “Out Yonder,” “Try Jesus,” “Jersey Giant” and her Gold-certified single “Worth A Shot,” featuring Dierks Bentley. This is the second time King and Bentley have teamed up, following their Grammy-nominated, CMA Award-winning, RIAA Platinum-certified No. 1 hit “Different for Girls.”

Her unique blend of music has found her a multi-genre fanbase, and she tours with multi-genre artists like Jelly Roll, Tyler Childers, Dierks Bentley, Melissa Etheridge and The Chicks.

Her new song “Baby Daddy’s Weekend” sets the tone for her return. Never one to shy away from a party, or start one, King doubles down and brings all the sass and swagger she’s known for. Written by King and Pillbox Patti (Nicolette Hayford), with lines like “turn it up raise a cup, you think you feel but, it ain’t even hit yet,” you know you’re in for a good time.

USI enrollment continues to grow

09/17/2024

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For the second year in a row, the University of Southern Indiana has seen an increase in its overall enrollment and first-time freshmen enrollment, as well as record graduate enrollment.

Combined, undergraduate, graduate and dual credit enrollment totaling 9,489 is up 2.2% from Fall 2023. The 1,321 first-time freshmen enrolled marks an increase of 3.0% over 2023, continuing to build on last year’s 2.6% rise. USI also saw a significant 6.6% increase in the number of students transferring from other institutions, reflecting the University’s growing appeal to students seeking to continue their education. For the second year in a row, a record number of students are enrolled in graduate programs—1,886—an increase of 1.7% over 2023.

“We are thrilled to report an increase for the second consecutive year, a testament to the University’s dedication to providing a high-quality education that meets the evolving needs of students,” said Steve Bridges, USI Interim President. “This year, we also saw an increase in our first-year retention rate and a record on time four-year graduation rate. This growth not only highlights the strength and appeal of our academic programs but also underscores the commitment of our faculty and staff to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all students.”

The University continues to see increases in the diversity of its student body with students of color and international students making up 19.0% of the student population, a record for the second-consecutive year.

“The increases we’ve seen over the past decade in terms of underrepresented populations reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming campus environment,” said Troy Miller, Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management. “We have seen a rise in the enrollment of students from a wide array of backgrounds, cultures and experiences, enriching our academic community and broadening perspectives within the classroom.”

The University is also welcoming an academically qualified Class of 2028 with an average GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. This highlights a continued trend of drawing students with exceptional academic goals and ambitions, reinforcing USI’s status as a leading destination for top-performing students.

In 25 high schools across the state, 2,256 students are enrolled in dual credit through the College Achievement Program (CAP)—an increase of 11.5% from 2023. The University continues to see a larger percentage of its freshmen class coming in with CAP credit.

Students at USI represent 88 Indiana counties, 47 states and 48 countries. In-state students comprise 75.3% of the student body, with out-of-state and international students making up the remaining 24.7%.

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

09/17/2024

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

FOOTNOTE: EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.

Ivy Tech’s 19th CRUISE-IN Event Saturday, Sept. 21

09/17/2024

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EVANSVILLE, IN — Ivy Tech Community College’s 19^th CRUISE-IN car show, presented by Larry’s Automotive, is planned for Saturday, Sept. 21, from noon-4 p.m. at Ivy Tech’s main campus in Evansville, 3501 N. First Avenue.

The event will take place on the east parking lot behind the college and is free and open to the public. There will be live music by The Hooligan’s.

Attendees can expect to see street rods, trucks, and other unique cars from around the Tri-State. Awards will be presented for Best Domestic Car, Best Import Car, Best All-Around, People’s Choice, and someone will win the Larry’s Automotive Big Kahuna Trophy. All trophies are custom made by Ivy Tech’s Welding Program students.

This year’s event is presented by Larry’s Automotive; Ivy Tech’s Automotive Technology Program; and the Ivy Tech Foundation.

Virtual Author Talk: Nate Klemp, PhD | Sept. 18

09/17/2024

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In a world where constant distractions and information overload are the norm, it’s easy to feel disconnected—from ourselves, from others, and from the present moment. What if there was a way to break free from this cycle and rediscover a life filled with creativity, clarity, and deeper connections? Join us for an eye-opening Virtual Author Talk with Nate Klemp, PhD, as he shares how to live with an expansive mind in today’s chaotic world. If you’re ready to reclaim your focus and find peace amid the noise, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss!

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Time: 1 PM

Location: Streaming Online

During this talk, Nate Klemp will share key insights from his new book, Open: Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World, helping us navigate today’s overwhelming flood of information and find our way back to a more expansive, creative, and wonder-filled life.

In this talk, you will learn:

How to stay open-minded in the face of distractions and stressors
Why closing off to discomfort prevents personal growth and well-being
Practical strategies for cultivating an expansive, resilient mindset

Nate Klemp’s work is grounded in personal stories, scientific research, and timeless wisdom, offering a transformative guide for anyone seeking to live more fully.

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Eagles set for round one against Purple Aces across town

09/17/2024

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Volleyball (2-7) is finally back in town as they travel to Meeks Family Field House taking on University of Evansville (1-8) at 7 p.m. on Tuesday night. The Eagles look to turn the tides as the Purple Aces own a 2-0 all-time series lead winning in 2022 and 2023.

Game Coverage
The rivalry match will be broadcasted by UE on the ESPN+ app, available on our schedule or the link above. Ticket links can be found above or purchased at the door. Follow along @USIAthletics socials for in-game updates throughout the match.

USI Headlines
Opening Weekend at Bradley Recap. The Screaming Eagles left the three-game CEFCU Invitational at Bradley University on August 30-31, going 2-1, beating University of St. Thomas 3-1, losing to Depaul University 2-3, and avenging their narrow 2023 loss against Bradley by beating the Braves 3-0.

Second Weekend trip to SEC country. USI challenged themselves, taking on Ohio State University who received national votes, #10 University of Florida, and University of South Florida in Gainesville, Florida. The Eagles went 0-3 but built confidence competing against elite competition. USI earned their program’s first power conference set victory against the Buckeyes along with coming inches away from forcing a fifth set. The Eagles traded points with the Gators in set one playing in front of 4,308 fans but were eventually swept. On Sunday, USI ran into a buzz saw in South Florida who swept the Eagles along with winning the tournament.

Last Weekend’s Indiana Invitational. The Eagles dropped three games at another elite invitational at Indiana University. USI kept set two close falling 26-28, but the Hoosiers earned the three-set victory. MAC opponent Ball State University dominated the Eagles on Saturday morning in a sweep. Common USI and University of Evansville opponent Chicago State University outlasted the Eagles in four sets. Senior Carly Sobieralski tallied 34 assists helping the Eagles force a fourth set against a talented Cougar squad, but Chicago State’s massive 17-7 run in set four buried the Eagles.

Sobieralski Surpasses 2K. Senior setter Sobieralski eclipsed 2,000 career assists this past weekend against Ball State University. She becomes just the ninth Screaming Eagle to reach this achievement. Sobieralski continues to imrpove year by year tallying 114 assists in 2021, 512 in 2022, 1,153 in 2023, and 270 to start the 2024 season. A real model of consistency posting 20+ assists in every game in 2024, averaging 27.4 assists per game.

Anderson’s Strong Weekend. Junior middle hitter Bianca Anderson earned an All-Tournament Selection after posting 24 kills (2.40 KPS), five blocks, on an efficient .375 hitting percentage. Anderson swatted nine kills on a season best .438 attacking percentage against the Hoosiers.

Coleman’s Breakout. Outside Hitter Leah Coleman sat behind departed seniors Abby Bednar and Leah Anderson for the majority of 2023. However, the sophomore has been heavily relied upon in 2024, totaling 7.89 kills per game. Coleman not only produces explosive offensive production, but also brings exuberant energy to the gym every day.

Set Trends. The Eagles have struggled out of the gate losing eight out of their nine first sets. USI trails their opponents by 46 total points in nine opening sets. However, the Eagles have bounced back and won four second sets.

Competing in Hostile Environments. USI vs. UE brings an electric environment every year. The Eagles tough schedule has presented raucous crowds. The match against University of Florida included 4,308 fans in Gainesville. On Friday, IU packed the stands with a huge student section with 1,767 fans in total.

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Arrest Made in Reference to Social Media Posts Threatening Violence in School

09/16/2024

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Over the weekend the Evansville Police Department was made aware ofanother social media post threatening gun violence in one of our local schools. The EPD Juvenile Investigations Unit along with the FBI, EVSC Police, and the EPD Criminal Investigations Unit immediately began an investigation.

Search warrants were obtained, parents were contacted, and an 11-year-old female was arrested on September 15th and placed into a secured facility. The juvenile admitted to creating a fake social media account and posting a threat to “shoot up the school”. The juvenile has been charged with felony intimidation.

During the investigation detectives uncovered a second juvenile was involved in making the threat online. The 11-year-old was arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit intimidation.

The Evansville Police Department would like to remind parents to talk to their children about the importance of social media responsibility and accountability.

Please monitor your child’s social media and discuss the dangers-and potential consequences-of posting, and spreading, serious statements such as threatening gun violence in our schoo