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  Michael Austin to Deliver UE Crick Lecture on April 12

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University of Evansville executive vice president for academic affairs Michael Austin will deliver the University’s final Crick Lecture of the 2016-17 school year. His topic will be “A Certain Convocation of Politic Worms: Literature and the Fear of Being Eaten.” The lecture will be April 12 at 4:00 p.m., in Room 100 in the Koch Center for Engineering and Science.

All Crick Lectures are free and open to the public and aimed at a general audience. The series is jointly sponsored by the Cognitive Science and Neuroscience programs.

In this presentation, Austin will draw on his book Useful Fictions: Evolution, Anxiety, and the Origins of Literature to try to answer the question “why does a species whose survival depends on the ability to collect and use accurate information have a universal predilection for fictional narratives?”

The answer takes us far back into humanity’s evolutionary past and deep into a cognitive structure that evolved to help organisms compete for resources in an environment full of dangerous predators and perilous situations.

Griffin named GLVC Pitcher of the Week

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University of Southern Indiana junior right-hander Kyle Griffin (Morganfield, Kentucky) has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Pitcher of the Week after posting a 6-0 shutout of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside on Saturday. Griffin threw a seven-inning complete game, scattering five hits and striking out seven Rangers.

After a slow start to 2017 that saw the junior right-hander post a 0-3 record and a 6.88 ERA, Griffin has become a force on the mound for the Eagles. USI has won his last four starts, while Griffin has evened his season mark at 3-3 and produced a 2.77 ERA in four games and 26 innings of work. Griffin also has averaged 7.3 strikeouts per game, recording a season-high 11 in his win over the University of Illinois Springfield in his previous start.

USI returns to action Tuesday when the Eagles travel to the University of Missouri-St. Louis for a 2:30 p.m. non-conference contest. The Eagles and Griffin return to the friendly surroundings of the USI Baseball Field Friday and Saturday when they host McKendree University for a GLVC four-game set.

Eagles top Knights, prepare for UIndy

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The 34th-ranked University of Southern Indiana men’s tennis team defeated Great Lakes Valley Conference rival Bellarmine Sunday afternoon, topping the Knights 8-1.

USI (16-7, 4-0 GLVC) took the first point of the match at number two doubles, where the duo of junior Samuel Kiladejo (London, England) and senior Aaron Barris (Marietta, Georgia) picked up an 8-4 win. Sophomores Andrew Dones (Georgetown, Indiana) and Ilia Karelin (Ekaterinburg, Russia) also had an 8-4 win at number three before the Knights (6-14, 1-3 GLVC) took number one, 8-6.

The Screaming Eagles had a clean sweep in singles play. Freshman Denis Davydov (Chorvatsky Grob, Slovakia) picked up a 6-0, 6-1 win at number three for the first singles point. Kiladejo followed with a 7-6 (7-4), 6-3 win after moving up to number two, and sophomore James Hardiman (Backwell Bristol, United Kingdom) had a 6-4, 6-4 win at number one.

Rounding out the scoring for USI was Barris with a 6-2, 6-3 win at number four, Karelin with a 6-4, 6-2 win at number five, and Dones with a 6-1, 6-1 win at number six.

Up next the Eagles host No. 16 Indianapolis on Friday at 2 p.m. at the USI Tennis Courts. The Greyhounds and Eagles are currently tied atop the GLVC East Division at 4-0.

#34 Southern Indiana 8, Bellarmine 1
Apr 09, 2017 at Evansville, Indiana (USI Tennis Courts)

Singles competition
1. James Hardiman (USI) def. Jose Legarreta (BELL) 6-4, 6-4
2. Samuel Kiladejo (USI) def. Zachary Kuo (BELL) 7-6 (7-4), 6-3
3. Denis Davydov (USI) def. Lauren de Boeck (BELL) 6-0, 6-1
4. Aaron Barris (USI) def. Matthew Momper (BELL) 6-2, 6-3
5. Ilia Karelin (USI) def. Alex Swords (BELL) 6-4, 6-2
6. Andrew Dones (USI) def. Andrew Jones (BELL) 6-1, 6-1

 

Doubles competition
1. Jose Legarreta/Zachary Kuo (BELL) def. James Hardiman/Denis Davydov (USI) 8-6
2. Samuel Kiladejo/Aaron Barris (USI) def. Matthew Momper/Alex Swords (BELL) 8-4
3. Andrew Dones/Ilia Karelin (USI) def. Lauren de Boeck/Andrew Jones (BELL) 8-4

 

Match Notes
Bellarmine 6-14, 1-3 GLVC
Southern Indiana 16-7, 4-0 GLVC; National ranking #34
Order of finish: Doubles (2,3,1); Singles (3,2,1,4,5,6)

 

Governor Holcomb’s Schedule for Week of April 9, 2017

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Below find Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb’s public schedule for the week of April 9, 2017.

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

What: Hoosier Idol 2017

Host: Mental Health America of Indiana

When: 6 to 9 p.m. EDT, with welcome remarks by the governor at 7:05 p.m.

Where: Indiana Roof Ballroom

140 W. Washington Street

Indianapolis, IN 46204

 

Thursday, April 13, 2017

What: 2017 Sachem Award Ceremony for Eva Moses Kor

Host: Gov. Eric J. Holcomb

When: 10 to 11 a.m. EDT

Where: Indiana War Memorial

431 N. Meridian Street

Indianapolis, IN 46204

 

EPD ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD REPORT

Wrong-Way Driver Arrested for Driving While Impaired

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Last night at approximately 9:30, Trooper Zackary Fulton was watching traffic while parked in the Schroeder Lane crossover on SR 66 when he observed a vehicle traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes. The wrong-way driver was traveling in the passing lane and nearly struck another vehicle before Trooper Fulton was able to stop the vehicle on SR 66 at Downen Road. The driver was identified as Gina Williams, 50, of Evansville. Fulton detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage and noticed her balance was poor when she exited her vehicle. Further investigation revealed she had a BAC of .19%. Williams was arrested and taken to the Posey County Jail where she is currently being held on bond.

Arrested and Charge:

  • Gina Williams, 50, Evansville, IN

1.Driving While Intoxicated-Endangerment,  Class A Misdemeanor

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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http://www.vanderburghsheriff.com/recent-booking-records.aspx

IS IT TRUE April 10, 2017

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IS IT TRUE that age and neglect have reportedly taken their toll on the Veterans Memorial Coliseum?…the classic old structure that has seen many a wrestling matches, basketball games and a series of rock and roll concerts in the 1970s and 1980s like our roads, sewers, and sidewalks is making news for the shoddy condition that it has been allowed to creep into?…this list of up and coming rock and roll bands that played at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum were KISS, Golden Earring, Thin Lizzy, The Eagles, Bachman Turner Overdrive, REO Speedwagon, and Dan Fogelberg?…that is just a few of the legends that graced the stage before they became international stars?…even in its poor condition we expect that the Veterans Memorial Coliseum has better financial results on an annualized basis than the Ford Center, the Old National Events Centre, and the Victory Theatre combined or individually?

IS IT TRUE the Veterans Memorial Coliseum and Mesker Amphitheater are the two venues that could always be counted on to bring emerging acts to Evansville and now from an entertainment perspective both are dormant?…they were intentionally vanquished to make room for the newer that hasn’t turned out to be better?…the City and the County have spent millions of dollars on temples to, sports, tourism, questionable zoo projects and other less than successful entertainment venues with taxpayer dollars? …the consequences of the infatuation with fun and games projects has resulted in a city of dreams unfulfilled that cannot afford to repair the basic things like sewers, water pipes, and roads?

 IS IT TRUE Its time we take a look both the Veterans Memorial Coliseum and Mesker Amphitheater and see how we make them once again a major part of our social, cultural and entertainment offerings?

IS IT TRUE the most effective members of the Evansville City Council Finance Committee were  John Friend -CPA and Curt John?

IS IT TRUE that Willy Taylor did an outstanding job when he served as a Vanderburgh County Councilmen? …James Raben, John Montrastelle, Angela Koehler Lindsey and Tom Shelter  Jr. are also doing a creditable job as members of the Vanderburgh County Council?

IS IT TRUE that the most effective Vanderburgh City Tax Assessors were Jim Angermier and Cheryl Musgrave?

IS IT TRUE that Tom Ossenburg and Dave Mosby were very good County Commissioners?

IS IT TRUE that Betty Knight Smith, Marsha Abell Barnhart and Shirley Cox did a great job in the Vanderburgh County Clerks office?

IS IT TRUE that Rick Davis was an outstanding Vanderburgh County Treasurer?  …that Susan Kirk is doing a great job in that office?

IS IT TRUE that Eric Williams, Brad Ellsworth and Jim DeGroote were outstanding Vanderburgh County Sheriffs? …that current Sheriff Dave Wedding is doing a great job?

IS IT TRUE that we are blessed with 7 outstanding Superior Court Judges?  …they are Honorable Richard G. D’Amour, Honorable Mary Margaret Lloyd, Honorable Brett J. Niemeier-Juvenile Judge, Honorable J. Pigman, Honorable Leslie C. Shively, Honorable  Robert  J. Tornatta and Honorable Wayne S. Trackman?

IS IT TRUE Betty Hermann was an outstanding Vanderburgh County Recorder?

FOOTNOTES: Todays “READERS POLL” question is: Do you feel that the Veterans Memorial Coliseum should be saved from the wreaking ball?

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CHANNEL 44 NEWS: Inmate Dies after Public Intoxication Arrest

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Inmate Dies after Public Intoxication Arrest

An inmate dies and now Kentucky State Police are investigating why. Authorities say Owensboro Police arrested 39-year-old James Lester for public intoxication. He was taken to the Daviess County Jail where hours later police say he became ill. He.

Aces women in sixth at Indiana State

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One round remains on Monday

 TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Kayla Katterhenry carded a 75 to lead the University of Evansville women’s golf team in the opening round of the Indiana State Spring Invitational on Sunday.

Katterhenry’s efforts have her in a tie for 5th place on the leaderboard, just two off of the lead, which is held by William Woods’ Lucy Matthews and Elayna Bowser of Loyola.

Next up for the Aces was Giulia Mallmann, who carded an 80 and sits in a tie for 22nd place.  One behind her was Madison Chaney, who notched a round of 81 and is tied for 28th.  Maggie Camp recorded an 82 in the opening round to sit tied for 33rd while Maria Pickens notched an 89.

Individual Lexie Sollman had a strong round for the Purple Aces, totaling 82 strokes while Carly Waggoner finished Sunday’s action with a 90, also playing as an individual.

William Woods has the team lead.  Their 308 is two ahead of Western Illinois.  Indiana State and Drake are tied for third place with rounds of 315 while Butler sits in 5th with a 316.  The Aces are in 6th, just two out of the top five with a 318.

One more round remains on Monday morning from the Terre Haute Country Club.

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