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Men’s basketball 2017-18 schedule unveiled

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The full schedule for the 2017-18 University of Evansville men’s basketball team has been released as the Purple Aces amp up for a busy campaign starting in November.

“We are very excited about the upcoming season.  I think our non-conference schedule gives our team the opportunity to play against some strong competition to get them ready for Valley play,” UE head coach Marty Simmons said.  “Our conference will also be very competitive this year.  It should be an exciting season.”

Friday, November 10 will mark the season opener for the team as they welcome Arkansas State to the Ford Center.  The annual Fan Fest will take place outside of the arena that day.  ASU is coming off of a 20-12 campaign last season.  A special match-up will be on Monday, November 13 as North Carolina Central comes to town for an 11 a.m. game.  It will be the annual EVSC game with students from around the area coming to cheer on the Aces.  The Eagles are the defending MEAC champions, going 25-9 on their way to the NCAA Tournament.

A 4-game homestand to begin the season continues on Nov. 16 with Southeast Missouri State.  The Redhawks had a nice turnaround last year.  After going 5-24 in 2015-16, SEMO improved by 10 wins in 2016-17, going 15-18.  Next up is the first-ever game for the program against Binghamton.  This contest, along with SEMO, are home games that are part of the Cancun Challenge.

Fresno State marks the first game in Cancun, Mexico as UE meets the Bulldogs for the third time in four years.  Evansville took both previous matchups in the 2014 Gulf Coast Showcase and the 2015 MVC/Mountain West Challenge.  The Bulldogs had a nice year, going 20-13 on their way to the 2017 NIT where they dropped an opening-round game on the road at TCU.  Game two in Cancun will be against either George Mason or Louisiana Tech.  The Patriots played in the 2017 CBI after going 20-14 while Louisiana Tech won 23 games.  These games will be played on November 21 and 22.

The trek continues for UE on November 29 as they head to Albuquerque, N.M. to take on New Mexico.  The Lobos are the latest game in the MVC/Mountain West Challenge for UE.  Evansville has defeated Fresno State and Boise State in the last two games of the series.  This is the first meeting between the schools.

Home play resumes on December 2 against Oakland City before the Aces travel to Bowling Green, Ohio to take on BGSU three days later.  Last year, UE topped the Falcons by a 69-66 final at the Ford Center.  Three more home non-conference tilts follow, beginning on Saturday, Dec. 9 versus Canisius.  The squads met in the 2013 CIT in Buffalo, N.Y. as the Aces advanced to the semifinals with a hard-fought 84-83 win.  That was also the day when Colt Ryan broke the program scoring record of Larry Humes.

December 16 will see local rival Austin Peay come to town.  In the 2016 meeting in Clarksville, Tenn., the Aces were able to grind out a 77-69 win.  The next day, UE plays host to Midway of the NAIA for a 3 p.m. contest.

On December 20, Evansville plays in one of the most competitive atmospheres in the sport as it makes its first-ever trip to Cameron Indoor Stadium to face off against Duke.  The Blue Devils went 28-9 last year and lost to eventual Final Four participant South Carolina in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.  They are just two years removed from their last NCAA National Championship.

This season, Missouri Valley Conference play will begin before Christmas as the Aces host Illinois State.  It will mark the annual West Side Night game as the program will team up with Logan’s Promise and businesses from the west side.  League road play commences at Loyola on December 30 with a trip to Southern Illinois on tap January 3.

Other highlights include the first game against Valparaiso as conference foes on Wednesday, January 24 and a trek to Illinois State for a Feb. 3 contest.  Home play wraps up with Senior Day on February 24 versus Southern Illinois in a 1 p.m. game.

 

Dr. Bucshon’s Statement on DACA

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Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s announcement on DACA:

“Today, the Trump Administration took necessary action to reverse President Obama’s use of his pen to end-run around the people’s elected representatives in Congress. Even President Obama admitted that he did not have the lawful authority to implement DACA, before he implemented it. Furthermore, his unilateral, unconstitutional action only served to further complicate a broken immigration system in need of overhaul and created uncertainty for the people he intended to help. 

“Innocent young adults should not be held accountable for the illegal actions of their parents and we need a permanent solution to this challenge. As the Trump Administration made clear, immigration laws must be deliberated and passed through Congress, not implemented through executive fiat. The Constitution grants sole legislative authority to Congress and Congress, not the President, should exercise that authority to pass responsible immigration reform that truly secures our borders, strengthens our legal immigration system, and ensures that our nation remains true to our heritage as a nation of immigrants.”

HERE COME THE MUMMIES RETURN TO VICTORY THEATRE FEBRUARY 8

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HERE COME THE MUMMIES

RETURN TO VICTORY THEATRE

FEBRUARY 8 at 7:30PM

Evansville, IN – Here Come the Mummies is an eight-piece funk-rock band of 5000 year-old Egyptian Mummies with a one-track mind. Their “Terrifying Funk from Beyond the Grave” is sure to get you into them (and possibly vice versa).

Since their discovery HCTM has opened for P-Funk, Al Green, and Cheap Trick; rocked Super Bowl Village; become a regular on The Bob and Tom Show; played massive festivals like Summer Camp, Common Ground, Voodoo Fest, Musikfest, Summerfest, and Riverbend; and sold tickets by the thousands across large swaths of North America.

Some say they were cursed after deflowering a great Pharaoh’s daughter. Others claim they are reincarnated Grammy-Winning studio musicians. Regardless, HCTM’s mysterious personas, cunning song-craft, and unrelenting live show will bend your brain, and melt your face.

The current set includes new material from HCTM’s TWO 2016 full-length studio records- Underground, and A Blessing and a Curse. The band’s song “Hard at Work” aired on NBC’s Sunday Night Football in October, 2016

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

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UE Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Review Class Planned

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The University of Evansville College of Engineering and Computer Science has announced dates for the annual review and preparation course for those planning to take the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam.

All classes will be held Thursday evenings, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Koch Center for Engineering and Science building on the UE campus. Classes are divided into relevance per discipline. Fees are adjusted accordingly.

  • Civil engineering candidates will attend from October 5 through February 1.
  • Mechanical engineering and other disciplines candidates will attend from October 5 through November 30.
  • Electrical and computer engineering candidates will attend October 26 through November 30.

Registration forms and payment must be returned by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, October 2. On-campus registrations should be returned to Room 250 in the Koch Center for Engineering and Science at UE.

Community members may obtain registration information by contacting Kimberly Higgins via e-mail at kh209@evansville.edu or phone at 812-488-2651. Early registration is encouraged as space is limited.

This Week at USI

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11 a.m. Thursday, September 7

USI Board of Trustees to hold meeting

The University of Southern Indiana Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 7 in the Griffin Center Great Hall. Documents for the meeting can be found on the USI website at USI.edu/trustee.

Closing reception 2 p.m. Sunday, September 10

Art exhibition to feature collegiate art faculties from across the Tri-State

The University of Southern Indiana McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries will display 100 Miles: Art by Regional Collegiate Art Faculties through September 10, 2017. A closing reception for the participating artists and designers will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 10. The reception is free and open to the public. Read More

Registration open; Race held on Saturday, September 30

Romain Suburu USI Doggie Dash 3K and 5K

The inaugural Romain Suburu USI Doggie Dash will be held on Saturday, September 30 on the USI campus. The 3K and 5K races will allow whole families (including the four-legged children) an opportunity to walk and run on the beautiful University of Southern Indiana campus. 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 of Science, Engineering, and Education. Another portion of the proceeds will be given to It Takes A Village Pet Rescue. For more information, and to register, visit the Doggie Dash page on the USI website at USI.edu/running/doggie-dash/​.

 

Registration open now; March to be held Saturday, November 4

Registration now open for 16th annual Norwegian Foot March

The 16th annual Norwegian Foot March 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 at the University of Southern Indiana, working to make it back to the finish line in under four and a half hours. It’s an experience unlike any other, happening Saturday, November 4, 2017. Registration is currently open for the 16th annual Norwegian Foot March. 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. Read More

 

Governor Holcomb’s Public Schedule for September 6 – 15

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Below find Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb’s public schedule for September 6 – 15, 2017. The corrected dates are highlighted.

September 6, 2017 – Indiana Fallen Firefighters Memorial

WHO:              Gov. Holcomb

 

WHAT:            Indiana Fallen Firefighters Memorial

 

WHEN:            11 a.m. ET

 

WHERE:          The Indiana Law Enforcement and Firefighters Memorial

Outside the Statehouse at Senate St. and Ohio St.

 

September 6, 2017 – Sudsy Pups Dog Wash Fundraiser and Red Carpet

WHO:              First Lady Janet Holcomb

First Dog Henry Holcomb

 

WHAT:            Sudsy Pups Dog Wash Fundraiser and Red Carpet benefitting the Indianapolis Animal Care Services

Red carpet event featuring Indianapolis’s high-profile pets and their owners with First Dog Henry as the guest of honor

More information can be found at this link

 

WHEN:           10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET with First Lady and First Dog’s arrival and red carpet event beginning at 12 p.m.

 

WHERE:          Indianapolis City Market West Plaza

W Market St.

Indianapolis, IN 46204

 

September 7 – 15, 2017

Gov. Holcomb will be in Japan from Sept. 7 to Sept. 15. Visit this link for more information.

 

Rep. Messer Issues Statement on DACA

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U.S. Rep. Luke Messer (IN-06) issued the following statement today following President Trump’s announcement to phase out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program:

“Hoosiers want us to follow the Constitution and uphold our immigration laws. President Trump’s decision today is a step toward finally addressing illegal immigration in our country,” Messer said. “Let’s remember, President Obama’s decision to unilaterally rewrite our laws was illegal. Now, Congress has its chance to pass legislation that secures our border, restores rule of law and delivers on our promises to the American people. The details of any legislation addressing DACA’s phase out will matter, and I am eager to get to work on a solution.”

 

AG Hill: CDC asks State to alter data on link between needle exchange and increased drug use

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Attorney General Curtis Hill has issued a statement regarding a letter in which federal officials asked the State of Indiana to alter data pertaining to results of a “syringe exchange program” undertaken in Scott County, Indiana, in 2015. The letter comes from officials with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The final 2016 report of the Governor’s Task Force on Drug Enforcement, Treatment and Prevention determined that drug users receiving clean needles through the “syringe exchange program” reported injecting themselves with drugs more often after the start of the program – from five times a day, on average, to nine times a day. The data from the 2016 report has been cited as evidence of the increase of drug use resulting from implementation of the “syringe exchange program.” CDC officials have asked the Drug Enforcement, Treatment and Prevention Commission (formerly the Governor’s Task Force) to now change the report so that it does not describe an increase in drug use.

Attorney General Hill stated:

“I find incredible the notion that federal officials would ask a state commission to alter or delete statistical findings that do not support the pro-needle-exchange narrative propagated by the CDC. Well-meaning people can disagree on the merits of handing out needles to addicts; however, citizens deserve an honest debate rather than manipulation of facts.”

Hill acknowledged media reports that CDC officials have advised state and local officials not to collect too much data in relation to needle distribution lest they confuse the public with facts.

“Of all agencies, the CDC should prefer objective science and the collection of more data rather than less. The CDC’s credibility will become strained if it insists on changing data anytime the facts do not support predetermined policy agendas. The data generated should speak for itself. Rather than busying itself seeking to change data to conform to a particular narrative, the CDC should focus greater energy on the all-important data point related to the rise of opioid-related deaths.”

“More and more Hoosiers are dying from opioid abuse every day. Passing out needles does nothing to stop that.”

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Rohleder paces women’s golf in opener

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Freshman took 19th in first tournament

 Freshman Sophia Rohleder carded a 77 in the final round of the Roseann Schwartz Invitational to finish in 19th place at Mill Creek Park Golf Course.

After an opening-round tally of 82, the Evansville product improved by five strokes to finish with a 159 for the event, taking 19th place.

Fellow newcomer Minka Gill saw her score jump by eight strokes on Tuesday.  Gill notched an 86 in the first round of action, but fired off a 78 in the final round to tie for 34th with a 164.  Giulia Mallmann matched that total with identical rounds of 82.

Next up was Maria Pickens.  She also saw an improvement in day two.  Pickens followed up Monday’s 86 with a score of 82.  Her total of 168 tied her for 43rd.  Lexie Sollman was next up with a 171.

Madison Chaney came home in a tie for 43rd as an individual with her rounds finishing at 83 and 85.  Carly Waggoner was tied with Sollman for 49th with a 171.  Waggoner shot an 84 on Tuesday.

Marshall University extended its lead to take the team championship.  The Thundering Herd notched a 608 after totaling a team score of 298 in the last round.  They finished 12 ahead of Akron.  The Purple Aces remained in 8th spot, finishing with a 655.

Cleveland State’s Madison Butler was the medalist.  Her 149 came in two strokes ahead of her nearest competition.

The next action for the Aces will be on Sept. 18-19 at the Ball State Cardinal Classic in Yorktown, Ind.

 

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