This Week at USI
Thursday, August 16 – Wednesday, August 22
Welcome Week and start of fall 2018 semester
The 2018 USI Welcome Week will kick off on Thursday, August 16 with new student move-in beginning at 9 a.m. at the Physical Activities Center (PAC). Information for new and returning students, including a full schedule of events, can be found on the USI website at USI.edu/welcomeweek. The first day of class for the fall 2018 semester is Monday, August 20. More information about media opportunities to cover move-in will be provided later this week.
Thursday, August 16
Thirteenth annual Day on the Bus to explore high growth in high tech
The 13th annual Day on the Bus is scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, August 16. Sponsored by Old National Bank, participants will meet in the atrium of the Old National Bank building in downtown Evansville for coffee, donuts and a welcome message from University of Southern Indiana President Dr. Ronald Rochon. Once the bus leaves, participants will travel to Sabic, AstraZeneca and CountryMark to learn about their expanding opportunities and workforce trends for students. Day on the Bus is a workforce development event for faculty and staff from USI, University of Evansville and Ivy Tech Community College to spend a day on a coach bus and visit selected organizations in the southwest Indiana region. Read More
Open through Monday, September 10
USI to exhibit works by Stephen Pace to celebrate Art Center anniversary
Stephen Pace: An Artist’s Process, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the University of Southern Indiana McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries, will be on display through Monday, September 10 at the Art Center.  Stephen Pace (1918 – 2010) was an internationally recognized abstract expressionist and figurative painter.  Pace, along with his wife Palmina, was instrumental in the completion of the Art Center galleries, which opened to the public on September 7, 2008. This exhibition displays the series of related drawings, prints, paintings, and/or woodcut plates together to give the viewer deeper insight into Pace’s artistic process. The exhibition also provides a timeline reflecting the influences that determined the trajectory of Pace’s career and the development of his distinctive artistic style. Read More
Open through Monday, September 17
New Harmony Gallery to host exhibition by Denise Stewart-Sanabria
The New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art’s latest exhibition, Another Virtual Reality by Denise Stewart-Sanabria, will be on display July 21 through September 17. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Read More
Saturday, September 29
2018 USI Doggie Dash Dog Walk and Run
Registration is now open for the 2018 University of Southern Indiana Doggie Dash to be held on Saturday, September 29. This event allows whole families (including the four-legged children) an opportunity to walk and run on the beautiful University of Southern Indiana campus. Registration for the 3K and 5K runs is $25 for individuals or $20 for members of a team, and free for youth ages 10 and under. A portion of the proceeds from the Doggie Dash will be used to offer programming and provide professional development opportunities for student clubs within USI’s Pott College. Another portion of the proceeds will be given to It Takes A Village Pet Rescue. Read More
Saturday, November 3
Registration now open for the 17th annual Norwegian Foot March
Registration is now open for the 17th annual University of Southern Indiana Norwegian Foot March on Saturday, November 3. The march, an intense mental and physical challenge, will take participants 18.6 miles through the rolling hills of Evansville’s west side. Carrying a 25-pound rucksack, participants will begin and end on the USI campus, working to make it back to the finish line in under four and a half hours. ROTC cadets, soldiers and veterans, as well as civilians, may register individually or as part of a four-member team. Registration can be completed online or by calling USI Outreach and Engagement at 812-464-1989. Early registration is recommended, as the event sells out quickly. ROTC cadets from any school can register for $25 and all other participants can register for $45. Registration will close on October 15 or when the event is full at 500 participants. The Norwegian Foot March is sponsored by USI’s Student Veteran Association. Proceeds from the foot march enhance the training of the students in the USI ROTC Program. Funds are used to cover costs associated with training, travel, team development and additional equipment. Read More
TROPICANA EVANSVILLE SUITS UP FOR POKER TOURNAMENT MAIN EVENT
After weeks of deep stack Texas Hold’em competitions, the Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) deals out its final hands this weekend at Tropicana Evansville in the Main Event of the Indiana State Poker Championship.
The Main Event begins on Friday, August 17 at 2PM and culminates with the Final Table on Sunday, August 19 at 7PM. The Poker champion will take home his or her share of the $250,000 Guaranteed Main Event Prize Pool.
The MSPT is now in its ninth year with contests expanding nationwide. These tournaments cater directly to Poker players at all skill levels, offering affordable buy-ins which deliver large Prize Pools—adding a new level of prestige to Midwest Poker.
“Prize pools in some areas reach in excess of $1 Million,†says Giffen Tan, Executive Director of Gaming Operations at Tropicana Evansville. “We’ve had good showings with MSPT, with the fields growing stronger by about 20 percent each year.  We anticipate 350 to 400 players at this year’s Main Event.â€
You can view live Main Event excitement, complete with visible hole cards, on msptpoker.com or watch the action in person at the Tropicana Evansville Executive Conference Center. The event is open to the public 21 years of age or older, but space is limited.
ADOPT A PET
Winn Dixie is a female Berger Picard mix! She is about 8 years old. She’s named after the actual “Winn Dixie†dogs which are Berger Picards, although she does not appear to be purebred. Her adoption fee is $110 and includes her spay, microchip, vaccines, and more. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!
COMEDIAN JEANNE ROBERTSON WILL BE BRINGING HER “ROCKING CHAIR” TOUR TO EVANSVILLE JANUARY 19
“ROCKING CHAIR†TOUR
VICTORY THEATRE – JANUARY 19, 6 PMTICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, AUGUST 17 AT 10 AM
Evansville, IN– Humorist Jeanne Robertson is bringing her “Rocking Chair†tour to EVANSVILLE. Robertson will perform LIVE at the Victory Theatre on Saturday, January 19th at 6PM. Tickets can be purchased through the Ford Center Ticket Office, or Ticketmaster.com or 800.745.3000. Jeanne is available for interviews upon request—see contact information below.
At 74 years young, Jeanne Robertson continues to charm audiences with her humorous observations about life around her. This former Miss North Carolina, standing tall at six-foot-two, has a vivacious personality, heart and sense of humor.
Jeanne tours nationally and appears regularly on the Grand ‘Ole Opry. She has eight nationally released DVDs, threebooks, hundreds of hours on SiriusXM satellite radio and over 53 million YouTube views. The demand for Robertson’s family-friendly and engaging brand of comedy has grown exponentially. Some of her most popular anecdotes include “Don’t Go to Vegas Without A Baptist,” “Don’t Bungee Jump Naked”, and “Don’t Send a Man to the Grocery Store.”
Robertson’s witty depiction of everyday situations never fails to have audiences of all ages rolling with laughter. Don’t miss this performance by a truly funny lady!
JUST IN: City Council Approves $2.76 Million For LST Relocation
City Council Approves $2.76 Million For LST Relocation
AUGUST 13TH, 2018 
JEFF GOLDBERG EVANSVILLE, INDIANA
UPDATE:
The Evansville City Council approves funding for the relocation of the LST 325. It passed 8 to 1. The $2.76 million will help move the warship from Marina Pointe to the old Tropicana location.
Below is how the council voted on the LST relocation funding:
- Mercer: Yes
- Elpers: Yes
- Mosby: No
- Weaver: Yes
- Brinkmeyer: Yes
- Adams: Yes
- Robinson: Yes
- McGinn: Yes
- Hayden: Yes
Original story:
Evansville was best known during World War II for its production of landing ship tanks or LST’s. One of the last running LST’s has been docked at Marina Pointe harbor since 2005 but that might all be changing soon.
There have been talks for at least six years about moving the LST 325 to a more visible position but talks really heated up when the Tropicana Riverboat sailed away for good.
Fundraising at that point to move the LST 325 across from Tropicana was has kicked into gear during this past year, Tropicana has even donated $1 million to the cause.
It would take millions of dollars to move the ship, create a new dock and a bigger visitor’s center across from the Tropicana.
The last phase of fundraising could end Monday night if the City Council approves a motion to move nearly $3 million from the riverboat fund to the LST Memorial Group. Moving the ship to a more prominent spot could have lasting effects.
When asked, John Tallent said he is confident in the City Council to do what’s in the best interest of the city but of course he is for the moving of the ship.
Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke and his deputy Mayor Steve Schaffer have been tweeting all day in support of moving this big boat.
“READERS FORUM” AUGUST 13, 2018
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 WHATS ON YOUR MIND TODAY?
Todays“Readers Poll†question is: Are you concerned about Vectren Energy merging with CenterPoint Energy who just reported that they lost $75 million in the second quarter of 2018?
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City Council Meeting
AUGUST 13, 2018 at 5:30 P.M.
AGENDA
| I. | INTRODUCTION |
AGENDA Attachment:
| II. | APPROVAL OF MEETING MEMORANDA |
MEMO Attachment:
| III. | REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS |
| IV. | SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY |
| V. | CONSENT AGENDA:Â FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS |
A. ORDINANCE G-2018-20 An Ordinance to Vacate Certain Public Ways or Public Places within the City of Evansville, Indiana, Commonly Known as All that Alley Being Approximately Fourteen (14) Feet in Width and Located South of Washington Street, North of Adams Avenue, East of S. Bedford Avenue and West of S. Grand Avenue, in the City of Evansville, Indiana Sponsor(s): Robinson Discussion Led By: Public Works Chair Mosby 8/27/2018 G-2018-20 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE F-2018-14 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations, Additional Appropriations and Repeal and Re-Appropriation of Funds for Various City Funds Sponsor(s): Weaver Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Weaver 8/27/2018 F-2018-14 Attachment:
C. ORDINANCE R-2018-22 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 1150 SE Second, 15, 17, 23, 27 Jefferson Petitioner: Evansville Brownfields Corp. Owner: Evansville Brownfields Corp. Requested Change: C4 & R2 to C2 Ward: 4 Robinson Representative: Carolyn Rusk, Evansville Brownfields Corp. R-2018-22 Attachment:
| VI. | COMMITTEE REPORTS |
| VII. | REGULAR AGENDA:Â SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS |
A. ORDINANCE F-2018-13 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations, Additional Appropriations and Repeal and Re-Appropriation of Funds for Various City Funds Sponsor(s): Weaver Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Weaver 8/13/2018 F-2018-13 Attachment:
| VIII. | RESOLUTION DOCKET |
A. RESOLUTION C-2018-21 A Confirming Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Declaring an Economic Revitalization Area for Property Tax Phase-In for the Rehabilitation of Real Property at 1320 Southeast Second Street, Evansville, IN 47713 – Rathbone, LP Sponsor(s): Weaver Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Weaver 8/13/2018 C-2018-21 Attachment:
B. RESOLUTION C-2018-22 Resolution Approving an Agreement Between the City of Evansville and Vanderburgh County Regarding the Distribution of Funds Received from the 2018 Local Byrne Justice Grant Program Award Sponsor(s): Council as a Whole Discussion Led By: President Brinkmeyer 8/13/2018 C-2018-22 Attachment:
| IX. | MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS |
A. THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council will be Monday, August 27, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.
B. CITY BUDGET HEARINGS are scheduled at 3:30 p.m., Monday, August 27 – Thursday August 30 in Room 301.
C. ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
| X. | COMMITTEE REPORTS |
| XI. | ADJOURNMENT |