INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.- The University of Southern Indiana Women’s Swimming and Diving team returned to the IU Natatorium for the second straight year opening the season against the host Indiana University Indianapolis and Northern Kentucky University in a double dual. The Screaming Eagles dominated the Norse 193-5 but fell to the Jaguars 137-97.
The Eagles earn their first victory over Northern Kentucky and continue to inch closer to the IU Indy Jaguars. USI fell to the Jaguars last year 149-93.
Sophomore Preseason Summit League Swimmer to Watch Hayden Shurtz was the lone Eagle to win an event as she took the 100 breaststroke. The sophomore finished 2.11 seconds faster than the second-place finisher at 1:06.67.
Junior Elizabeth Busby, junior Makana Goss, sophomore Caiya Cooper, and Shurtz kick started the season with a second place 400 medley time (4:01.91). Junior Mattilynn Smith also finished second in her 1000 freestyle season debut (10:58.92).
Freshman sprinter Simone Green made her USI debut with a respectable 50 freestyle third place finish (25.37). Freshman Emma Gabhart becomes the second fastest 200 individual medley swimmer in the USI history books with a second-place finish (2:12.95). The current 200 IM record holder is Shurtz (2:09.64).
The two new freshman divers lead the Eagles in the one-meter dive event. Freshman Gabbie Meier finished in second place (202.95 pts), while freshman Anna Bunnell was right behind in third place (200.40 pts). Bunnell led the Eagles in the three-meter dive (205.20 pts).
Junior Sarah-Catherine Dawson started her season strong with a tight second place finish (1:00.51) in the 100 Butterfly. Another freshman made a strong debut as Elizabeth Ketcham placed second in the 100 Backstroke (1:00.09). Green, Ketcham, Smith, and Cooper delivered a quick 400 freestyle relay (3:38.78).
Other Top Women’s Results
200 Freestyle: Sophomore Reagan Holmes (1:58.45)
100 Butterfly: Sophomore Naomi Weaver (1:01.27)
100 Freestyle: Green (55.23)
Shurtz leads Eagles to an opening weekend double dual split
UE Nursing Program Achieves 100% First-Time NCLEX Pass Rate for Class of 2024
EVANSVILLE, IND. (10/03/2024) The University of Evansville (UE) is proud to announce that the Class of 2024 from the Dunigan Family School of Nursing, achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), a key milestone for nursing graduates seeking to enter the healthcare workforce.
This outstanding achievement underscores the rigorous education and comprehensive training that students receive in UE’s Nursing Program, which continues to prepare future nurses to provide high-quality patient care and excel in their careers. The NCLEX is a nationwide exam for the licensing of nurses in the United States and Canada, and passing on the first attempt is a testament to the dedication and excellence of both the students and faculty.
“We are incredibly proud of our graduates for their hard work and commitment to their studies, as well as our faculty for fostering an environment that supports student success,” said Katie Thomas, Clinical Assistant Professor and Chair of Nursing. “This 100% pass rate reflects the strength of our program and our continued efforts to equip nursing students with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in today’s healthcare landscape.”
Graduates of the University of Evansville Nursing Program are highly sought after by healthcare institutions across the country. This milestone reinforces UE’s reputation as a leader in nursing education and its role in addressing the growing demand for qualified nursing professionals.
In addition to the BSN program, UE offers a fast track Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program where in as little as 16 months, students can earn their BSN to become a Registered Nurse (RN).
For more information about the UE Dunigan Family School of Nursing, please visit https://www.evansville.edu/majors/nursing/.
The University of Evansville is a private, comprehensive university with a solid foundation in the arts and sciences and professional schools in business, engineering, education, and health sciences. Established in 1854, UE is recognized across the globe for its rich tradition of innovative, academic excellence and dynamic campus community of #Changemakers.
Hoosier History Highlights
October 6 – October 12This Week in Indiana History
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Indiana Quick Quiz1. Born March 7, 1974, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, who starred in the TV show The Office as Pam Beesly-Halpert? 2. In what Indiana city can you find the biggest jack in the world? 3. In what Indiana museum, housed in a 1930 art deco building, can you see vintage vehicles manufactured in Indiana? 4. Who is the Hoosier, while working for Converse, improved the design of the shoes named in his honor? Answers Below
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Answers1. Regina Marie Fischer 2. Bloomfield 3. Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum in Auburn 4. Chuck Taylor
“Half my life, I have been waiting for someone to yell: Action. The other half, I have been waiting for someone to yell: Cut.” ― Tess Gunty, The Rabbit Hutch Hoosier Native and National Book Award Winner & Indiana Author Awards Winner, 2024
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USI Center for Communal Studies presents lecture by Dr. Matthew Hanka What is Happening in Your Community
The University of Southern Indiana Center for Communal Studies will be hosting a lecture by Dr. Matthew Hanka, Professor of Political Science, at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 23 in Kleymeyer Hall in the Liberal Arts Center. Hanka will introduce his book, What is Happening in Your Community? Why Community Development Matters. He will speak about the role of community development in the change and transformation of a community.
“Hanka’s ideas for societal changes, community development and transformation of urban and rural settings will enhance future living” says Dr. Silvia Rode, Director of the Center for Communal Studies.
Hanka served as Director of the Commission on Homelessness for Evansville and Vanderburgh County in 2018 and 2019, Co-Chair of Housing Organizations United Serving Evansville (HOUSE) from 2019-22 and currently is a member of the Evansville Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee. He has served as President of the Indiana Political Science Association (IPSA) and the Indiana Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration (INASPA) and has served in leadership roles and on the boards of Westside Improvement Association, United Neighborhood of Evansville (UNOE), Rotary Club of Evansville and the Evansville Morning Rotary Club.
For more information about this event or USI’s Center for Communal Studies, contact Rode at sarode@usi.edu.
The Center for Communal Studies promotes the study of contemporary and historic communal groups, intentional communities and utopias. Established in 1976 at USI, the Center encourages and facilitates meetings, classes, scholarship, networking and public interest in communal groups past and present, here and abroad.
VU Cross Country divide and conquer big split weekend meets
Terre Haute, Ind. and Louisville, Ky. – The Vincennes University men’s and women’s Cross Country teams pulled double duty this weekend as members of the VU men’s team took part in the Nike XC Town Twilight at the LaVern Gibson Championship Course in Terre Haute Friday night, while the rest of the men’s and women’s teams headed to Louisville for the 2024 Live in Lou Classic Saturday.
The weekend started with members of the men’s team taking the short trip to Terre Haute for a unique cross country race, racing under the lights at the LaVern Gibson Championship Course.
Vincennes was paced on the day by freshman Stephen Hershberger (Fowler, Ind.) who finished with a time of 29:04.25 to place 148th overall.
Freshman Hayden Kler (Hillsboro, Ind.) was the next across the line at 29;32.83 to take 169th overall and freshman Alex Kwizera (Indianapolis, Ind.) was close behind at 29:43.87 in 173rd place.
Freshmen Tucker Henson (Louisville, Ky.) and Dakoda Greci (Danville, Ind.) were the next VU finishers with Henson posting a time of 31:19.33 and Greci ending at 31:54.49.
The Trailblazers night on the course was rounded out by sophomore Max Pendley (French Lick, Ind.) who finished with a time of 32:11.53.
“The guys who were not racing in Louisville got to race under the lights at Terre Haute Friday,” VU Head Cross Country Coach Tyler Steigenga said. “It was well worth the trip with four of the six guys coming away with a PR.”
“Stephen improved by almost 50 seconds,” Steigenga added. “Hayden had the fastest finish on the team, running almost a minute and a half faster. Alex did great in his first 8k of the year, finishing right after Hayden. Tucker managed to sneak under his old PR by two seconds.”
“It was fun to come out here and race in such an awesome atmosphere and make sure the whole team got an opportunity to compete this weekend,” Steigenga said.
The Trailblazers then completed their busy weekend Saturday at the 2024 Live in Lou Classic at Tom Sawyer Park in Louisville.
The VU men’s team got the afternoon started in the Silver Race and were led by an outstanding performance by freshman Anis Abdaoui (Kairouan, Tunisia) who was the top scorer in the race and placed fourth overall with a time of 25:55.2.
Sophomore Cody Noel (Hebron, Ind.) was the next VU finisher, crossing the line with a time of 27:18.5 to take 30th overall.
Sophomores Caden Hostetler (LaGrange, Ind.) and Tanner Spence (Carmi, Ill.) were the next finishers, with Hostetler finishing just ahead of his teammate with a time of 27:56.4 and a time of 27:58.8 for Spence.
Freshman Kelvin Kipsang (Kapsabet, Kenya) rounded out the Vincennes scoring with a time of 28:23.0 to take 61st overall.
Sophomore Nathan Whitehead (Vincennes, Ind.) was right behind Kipsang with a time of 28:28.6, while sophomore Bryaun Manuel (East St. Louis, Ill.) and freshman Rylan Mullins (Greenwood, Ind.) posted times of 28:52.4 for Manuel and 29:05.6 for Mullins.
The VU men’s team closed out the race with freshman Jeremy Delobel (Velpen, Ind.) coming through with a time of 29:27.3.
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Men’s S&D uses strong freshman debuts to split double dual
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.- The University of Southern Indiana Women’s Swimming and Diving team returned to the IU Natatorium for the second straight year opening the season against the host Indiana University Indianapolis and Northern Kentucky University in a double dual. The Screaming Eagles dominated the Norse 193-5 but fell to the Jaguars 137-97.
The Eagles earn their first victory over Northern Kentucky and continue to inch closer to the IU Indy Jaguars. USI fell to the Jaguars last year 149-93.
Sophomore Preseason Summit League Swimmer to Watch Hayden Shurtz was the lone Eagle to win an event as she took the 100 breaststroke. The sophomore finished 2.11 seconds faster than the second-place finisher at 1:06.67.
Junior Elizabeth Busby, junior Makana Goss, sophomore Caiya Cooper, and Shurtz kick started the season with a second place 400 medley time (4:01.91). Junior Mattilynn Smith also finished second in her 1000 freestyle season debut (10:58.92).
Freshman sprinter Simone Green made her USI debut with a respectable 50 freestyle third place finish (25.37). Freshman Emma Gabhart becomes the second fastest 200 individual medley swimmer in the USI history books with a second-place finish (2:12.95). The current 200 IM record holder is Shurtz (2:09.64).
The two new freshman divers lead the Eagles in the one-meter dive event. Freshman Gabbie Meier finished in second place (202.95 pts), while freshman Anna Bunnell was right behind in third place (200.40 pts). Bunnell led the Eagles in the three-meter dive (205.20 pts).
Junior Sarah-Catherine Dawson started her season strong with a tight second place finish (1:00.51) in the 100 Butterfly. Another freshman made a strong debut as Elizabeth Ketcham placed second in the 100 Backstroke (1:00.09). Green, Ketcham, Smith, and Cooper delivered a quick 400 freestyle relay (3:38.78).
EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT
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Attempted Murder Warrant Issued from Shooting on Hartmetz Avenue
A warrant for attempted murder has been issued for 21-year-old Jovocse A. Washington in reference to the shooting that occurred on September 30th in the 3100 block of Hartmetz Avenue. A 17-year-old was shot during the altercation, sustained serious injuries, and is being treated at a hospital outside of Evansville.
If you have any information on the location of Jovocse Washington please contact the Evansville Police Adult Investigations Unit at (812) 436-7979 or the EPD Tip Line at (812) 435-6