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   Aces Cross Country Earns National Academic Honor

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                                               Cross Country Earns National Academic Honor
       Aces Men’s And Women’s Cross Country Teams Named All-Academic Teams By USTFCCCA

 

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville men’s and women’s cross country teams were named all-academic teams by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).

The award is given to teams who finish with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and both Purple Aces squads finished above that, led by the women, who compiled a 3.71 GPA, while the Aces’ men recorded a 3.32 GPA.  Evansville is no stranger to academic success as the Aces have found themselves on this list on many previous occasions.

The honor marks the 16th-time the Aces’ women have received the accolade and the 10th-time Evansville’s men have earned the honor. UE’s men were one of eight Missouri Valley Conference teams to be named to the list, while the Aces’ women joined all nine other MVC teams on the list. The 3.71 GPA by Evansville’s women was second among MVC squads.

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LEGISLATURE “BITS AND PIECES” BY GAIL RIECKEN

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LEGISLATURE “BITS AND PIECES” BY CCO STATEHOUSE EDITOR GAIL RIECKEN

It’s “half-time” in the state legislature and time to share some thoughts from highlights in the Statehouse File.

Student Press:  This bill offered administrators guidelines for immunity to students and teachers involved in their student press. I wrote an article and said it should pass, but I knew the legislators would have trouble trusting the students and teachers. Congrats to Rep Ed Clere (R-New Albany) author of the bill, who has been there for this and other good fights. There will be another time.

Redistricting:  I give the supporters an “attaboy” for all their hard work.  I give the legislators a “see you in the fall” for not trusting citizens in an independent commission scenario. Gerrymandering is outdated and unaccepted in today’s world. People want an opportunity for change, even when they may not exercise that right. So, why are legislators so afraid to trust their constituents?

No Lifetime Gun Fees:  Legislators can’t support students or their constituents but will give everything to gun owners. It is all about financial contributions and friendships in an election year.

Raising Payday Interest: Rates. My friends say we need to support their option to use payday loans. They remind me I financially don’t have to worry about paying unexpected bills (like when the refrigerator goes out) or back-to-school expenses or first month’s rent for a new apartment. But, they do. Maybe legislators were supporting these folks.

Legal Aid Funding Included In Budget Deal

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Marilyn Odendahl for www.theindianalawyer.com

As part of the $400 billion budget deal passed by Congress early Friday morning, Legal Services Corp., which provides financial support to Indiana Legal Services, will continue to receive funding about equal to its fiscal year 2017 appropriation. The White House had once proposed completely defunding the agency.

LSC’s funding will stay at the 2017 level of $385 million until Congress finishes the appropriations process that will determine the balance of funding for the remainder of the fiscal year 2018. The deadline for the appropriations bill is March 23.

On Capitol Hill, Indiana Senators Joe Donnelly, Democrat, and Todd Young, Republican, voted for the budget measure. In the U.S. House of Representatives, the Indiana delegation split. Republicans Susan Brooks, Jim Banks, Larry Buschon, Luke Messer and Jackie Walorski along with Democrat Peter Visclosky voted yes, while Democrat Andre Carson and Republican freshman Trey Hollingsworth voted no.

Brooks, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, has advocated for civil legal aid funding since she co-founded the Access to Legal Services Caucus in Congress about three years ago. Brooks, who was traveling, was unable to comment on how LSC could fare in the upcoming appropriations process.

LSC had requested $527.8 million for fiscal year 2018, but the 2018 budget proposal offered by President Donald Trump in March 2017 nixed all federal funding to the civil legal aid group.

At that time, Brooks pointed out, the administration’s budget was just a proposal and that Congress has the power to draft and pass the budget. Since then, the House voted to provide LSC with $300 million for fiscal year 2018 and the Senate voted to keep the appropriation the same at $385 million.

Indiana Legal Services depends on LSC money for the bulk of its annual revenue. Of the $9.71 million ILS received from all funding sources in 2016, more than two-thirds, $6.73 million, came from LSC.

The budget deal did include LSC in the $89.3 billion relief bill to help with the recovery efforts following Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria as well as the wildfires in California. LSC is set to receive $15 million. Although the agency had asked for a total of $22.5 million to help the disaster survivors with their civil legal needs, it said the amount given would help.

“We are very grateful to Congress for recognizing the important role civil legal aid plays in getting disaster survivors back on their feet,” said LSC president Jim Sandman. “The $15 million Congress appropriated to LSC for disaster legal assistance will allow people to access insurance benefits, fight wrongful evictions, and fend off consumer scams.”

 

Addressing Human Trafficking In Indiana by Wendy

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Messer Issues Statement on Vote to Keep the Government Open, Fund our Military

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U.S. Rep. Luke Messer (IN-06) today issued the following statement about his vote early this morning to keep the government open and fund our military.

“I was proud to support President Trump and our military as we busted the sequester that has been hamstringing our readiness and denying our young men and women the resources they need to keep our country safe and secure,” Messer said in a tweet this morning.

President Trump also tweeted this morning, after signing the legislation.

 

UE to Celebrate its 164th Founders Day on Sunday, February 18

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The University of Evansville will observe its 164th Founders Day on Sunday, February 18. The celebration, which is free and open to the public, includes a worship service and convocation and a Founders Day Luncheon.

Founders Day is observed each year at UE to mark the incorporation of Moores Hill College, the move to Evansville, the charter as Evansville College, and the University’s officially becoming the University of Evansville.

The worship service and convocation is at 11:00 a.m. in Neu Chapel. The service will feature the Edgar M. McKown Lecture. This year’s speaker will be Rev. Mitchell Gieselman, UE graduate and superintendent of the southwest district, Indiana conference, United Methodist Church. His topic will be “Still Founding after all These Years.”

Immediately following the worship service and convocation, the celebration will conclude with the Founders Day Luncheon in Eykamp Hall of Ridgway University Center. Alumni Awards will be given to UE alumni who have achieved personal success and contributed exceptional services to their community and the University. This year’s award recipients are: Jennifer and David Pollock, Distinguished Alumni Award; Angela Stocklin, Young Alumna Award; Sharon and Thomas Kazee, Samuel Orr Honorary Alumni Award; and Richard Werking, Edie Bates Volunteer Service Award.

For more information, contact the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations at 812 488-2586 or alumni@evansville.edu.

PENCE WINTER OLYMPICS 2018

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McGrath signs contract to play pro soccer

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Midfielder becomes second Ace under Ray to sign professional contract

 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – University of Evansville men’s soccer’s top goal scorer the past two seasons, Ian McGrath, signed with Nashville SC of the United Soccer League, it was announced Friday in a release by the club.

McGrath along with two others were added to Nasvhille SC’s roster ahead of the team’s Saturday exhibition against MLS side Atlanta United of Major League Soccer at 2 p.m. (CST).

“Signing my first pro contract with a great club like Nashville SC means a great deal to me,” said McGrath. “It is something that I have dreamed of ever since I started playing soccer as a little kid.”

In his senior year, McGrath tallied six goals and 30 points for the Purple Aces, both team highs. Three times McGrath racked up four point nights, against Anderson, Milwaukee and Bradley. However, his most impressive statistic was game-winning goals, of which he tallied six, earning him the nickname “McClutch”. In all, the New Lenox, Ill. native scored 26 goals, the ninth-most in program history, assisting on 11 more goals, and recording 11 game-winning goals in 71 appearances for the Purple Aces.

“Having played at UE for such a historic program has prepared me tremendously for this opportunity,” said McGrath. “I learned a lot about hard work and dedication while playing for UE. The University, coaching staff, and my teammates have all helped me to become a better player and person.”

Over the final two years of his collegiate career, McGrath helped lead the Aces to back-to-back MVC Tournament semifinals appearances and back-to-back double-digit win seasons, the first time either feat had been accomplished since the 1995 and 1996 seasons. In 2017, McGrath was named first-team all-MVC and United Soccer Coaches all-West region for his efforts, his fourth all-MVC honor and second all-region recognition. McGrath also shined in the classroom where the midfielder was named twice to the MVC scholar-athlete team and earned NSCAA Scholar All-American honors in 2016.

In late December, Nashville was awarded an MLS franchise, speculated to begin for the 2020 season. The announcement came as part of a planned three-team expansion for the league.

Today’s friendly against Atlanta United can be streamed live on Nashville SC’s website or on the club’s Facebook page.

Southwestern Indiana Historical Society Program

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