WHEN THE MOON EATS THE SUN: ASTRONOMER AND AUTHOR DR. PHIL PLAIT TO PREVIEW THE ECLIPSE IN EVANSVILLE
Evansville, IN – February 5, 2024 – On April 8, 2024, the United States will be treated to one of the rarest and most spectacular of celestial events: a total solar eclipse. The shadow of the Moon will fall along a narrow path across the US, including right through the Evansville Region, which will enjoy over three minutes of totality. During that time the sky will grow dark, the stars and planets will come out, birds will stop singing, crickets will chirp, and residents will be able to see the Sun’s corona, its celestial atmosphere normally far too faint to see from Earth.
Dr. Phil Plait, astronomer and science communicator, will visit Myriad Brewing Company in Downtown Evansville on Thursday, February 29 at 6 PM to present how to safely watch this out-of-this-world event, explain the science, and even debunk a misconception or two about eclipses. The event is free and open to the public. A question-and-answer session along with a book signing will follow the presentation.
Dr. Plait has given public talks about astronomy and science education at educational institutions of all levels and community events throughout the United States. His lively and humorous events have, in the past, included balancing eggs on stage and screening clips from blockbuster movies to point out particularly terrible science.
Plait, known as the ‘Bad Astronomer’ online because of his penchant for calling out misinformation, earned his doctorate in astronomy at the University of Virginia, and worked on the Hubble Space Telescope as a NASA contractor at the Goddard Space Flight Center. He is the author of the books ‘Bad Astronomy’ and ‘Death from The Skies’ and writes the thrice-weekly ‘Bad Astronomy’ newsletter that keeps subscribers apprised of the latest sky news. He was the head science writer for “Bill Nye Saves the World†on Netflix in 2017. He wrote and hosted “Crash Course Astronomyâ€, a 46-part educational web series that has over 85 million views.
Dr. Phil Plait, the ‘Bad Astronomer,’ is presented by Explore Evansville in partnership and with support from Bravo Media Group, Evansville Museum, My Brother’s Bookstore and Myriad Brewing Company.
What: When the Moon Eats the Sun: Dr. Phil Plait, the ‘Bad Astronomer’
When:Â Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 6 PM
Where:Â Myriad Brewing Company, 101 SE 1st Street #1, Evansville, INÂ 47708
Admission:Â Admission is FREE.
Men’s basketball hosts Bradley on Wednesday
 EVANSVILLE, Ind. – After earning its third consecutive Missouri Valley Conference win on Saturday at Valparaiso, the University of Evansville men’s basketball team looks to continue its streak on Wednesday against Bradley. Tip is set for 7 p.m. CT with ESPN+ and the Purple Aces Radio Network having the coverage.
Last Time Out
– Eleven lead changes ensued before the Purple Aces fended off a late challenge to earn a 63-62 road win over Valpo on Saturday
– Up by two in the final seconds, UE sent Valpo to the line where the final free throw fell short giving Evansville the win
– Kenny Strawbridge Jr. led the Aces with 14 points and 2 steals while Yacine Toumi and Antonio Thomas posted 10 apiece
– Josh Hughes hit a pair of triples in the second half that put UE in front
Getting Back to Form
– As he continues his return from injury, Ben Humrichous has seen his workload increase in each game
– At Valpo, Humrichous played 24 minutes and tallied 8 points and 3 boards; in his first game back against UIC, his presence was immediately felt as he finished with 15 points, 5 boards and 4 assists after missing the 3 previous games and 8 out of 9
– He remains one of the most versatile players in the MVC and the stat rankings are indicative of that: scoring (11th | 15.1 PPG), FG% (8th | 52.9%), 3PT% (1st | 45.2%), blocks (7th | 1.20/game)
Clutch Triples
– Josh Hughes converted a pair of second-half triples that were pivotal in Saturday’s road win at Valparaiso
– He recorded nine points against the Beacons, rebounding from a scoreless game against UIC
– Evansville is 10-1 in games where Hughes converts at least 50% of his attempts
– He has been held scoreless in 2 of the last 4 outings
– Hughes recorded two blocks at VU and is tied for 5th in the MVC with 1.23/game
– In the home game against Missouri State, Hughes connected on seven 3-point attempts; he has a total of 12 triples in the other 22 games
Adding More Swipes
– Kenny Strawbridge Jr.’s defense has been off the charts over the last six games
– With 14 steals in that span, his average has risen to 1.77/game, second in the MVC
– Offensively, he led UE at Valpo with 14 points on 6-of-8 shooting and is third on the team with 9.6 PPG on the season
– His season mark of 21 points came in the win over UT Martin
Scouting the Opponent
– Winners of 11 out of their last 12 games, Bradley comes to town with a 17-6 record and a 9-3 mark in MVC contests
– The lone defeat during the recent streak for the Braves was a 95-86 overtime loss at Indiana State
– Since the loss on Jan. 27, BU beat UNI by a score of 85-69 before a 73-60 road win at Illinois State on 2/3
– Connor Hickman continues to pace Bradley with 14.7 points per game while shooting 48.6% from the field
– Malevy Leons is averaging 14.0 points while leading the team with 7.0 rebounds
Ivy Tech Plans Free Pancakes & Ivy Event for the Community February 17
Evansville, IN – Ivy Tech Community College Evansville has organized a community event that incorporates a free pancake breakfast, along with learning about Ivy Tech, and an opportunity to “try out†a sampling of free college classes. This family-friendly event – Pancakes & Ivy — is planned for Saturday, Feb. 17, from 8-11 a.m., in the Koch Student Center on campus.
Attendees will be able to take part in a pancake and sausage breakfast, and children under 10 can have fun in a bouncy house, coloring tables, and other assorted games. Tours of the building will be offered, and a sampling of several college classes.
Classes to be offered from 10 to 10:30 a.m. include a few offerings from each of our eight schools:
- Paramedic Science Program: Stop the Bleed
- Early Childhood Education Program: Don’t be Late for EARLY Childhood Education
- Criminal Justice Program: How to Get Hired as a Police Officer
- Industrial Technology Program: Welding with Virtual Reality
- Advanced Automation and Robotics: 3D Printing with Ivy Tech Pancakes
- Energy Technology Program: Energy Technology
- Information Technology Program: Building Your First Software Program
- Biology Program: Dissecting Life
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation Program: BizBlitz: Unleashing Your Inner Entrepreneur
- Nursing Program: A Day in the Life of a Nurse
- Business, Logistics & Supply Chain: Building Business Success: A Strategy with a Homebuilding Twist
- Basic English for non-English speakers
“We know that there are many individuals who may not have ever been inside the Ivy Tech building, and we wanted to create a fun, welcoming atmosphere for people to feel comfortable to be able to learn about how Ivy Tech can be a way for them or their children to reach their goals,†said Ivy Tech Chancellor Daniela Vidal. “Our faculty are excited to showcase many of our programs.â€
Swim and Dive were selected as Fall Scholar All-America Teams from CSCAA
EVANSVILLE, Ind.- University of Southern Indiana Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving squads were named to the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America Fall 2023 All-America teams. The women were one of 181 to earn the honor while the men were one of 117 among NCAA Division I schools to make the list.
“We are excited for another season that our team has achieved the prestigious CSCAA Scholar All American Team honor,” says Head Coach Cameron Kainer. “Not only does it show the hard work our student athletes put in their sport but what they strive for as students. The team has raised the bar yet again by moving up in cumulative GPA and we are pleased to help represent our University, Athletic Department, and the Summit League conference with this honor.”
The qualifications require each program to hold a GPA of 3.0 or higher as a team. The women’s side held an impressive 3.28 grade point average in the fall among 24 members. The men had 27 members that finished the fall with 3.32 average.
The Screaming Eagles have now received this honor two years in a row. The women’s team was one of six Summit League representatives that made the list. The men’s side also had six schools making the list from the Summit League.
What’s Next
USI swim and dive continues to train for postseason play in the Summit League Championships. The entire regular season leads up to the ultra-competitive event in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The event runs from February 21-24 at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center.
BEE GEES GOLD THE TRIBUTE IS COMING TO EVANSVILLE THIS MAY
TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2024, AT 10 AM
Evansville, IN - February 5, 2024  – SureFun Entertainment and Old National Events Plaza announce,Bee Gees Gold The Tribute, will bring the splendor of the Bee Gees to Aiken Theatre on May 10, 2024! Fans can pick up tickets early starting February 8th at 10 AM during the venue presale by visiting social media.
Bee Gees Gold The Tribute is the ultimate salute to the Bee Gees in their prime, providing fans of all ages the experience of reliving the musical wonder of the 60’s, 70’s, and disco era. Backed by a live band, the show completely recreates the look and sound of the Bee Gees, using their famous unique falsettos and era-worthy styles.
Bee Gees fans can expect to hear all their favorite classic hits during the show, which highlights the iconic bands’ chart-topping songs. Performing early hits like ‘Massachusetts’ and ‘I Started a Joke’ along with the later Disco classics, ‘Stayin’ Alive,’ and ‘ You Should be Dancing,’ Bee Gees Gold The Tribute offers audiences a sensational trip down memory lane.
John Acosta has performed in Bee Gees tributes all over the world as Barry Gibb for almost two decades. His interpretation of the Bee Gees lead singer is offered with a zest for detail. Eric Sean performs as Robin Gibb and Pete Sprague as Maurice Gibb. Both performers have toured and performed professionally for audiences across the world.
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UE’S SCHERRY AMONG D1BASEBALL.COM’s TOP 50 SHORTSTOPS
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – For the second time in a week, the University of Evansville baseball team had one of its players rank among D1Baseball.com’s Top 50 positional rankings on Monday, as senior Simon Scherry (Santa Claus, Ind./Heritage Hills) was tabbed as one of the nation’s top shortstops.
Scherry ranks 22nd among the country’s top shortstops according to D1Baseball.com, one of the premiere collegiate baseball websites. Scherry was an honorable mention all-MVC selection a year ago after hitting .267 with 12 doubles, three triples, three home runs and 23 RBI. He was also considered one of the nation’s top defensive players at any position a year ago, as he led all of Division I baseball in Defensive Runs Saved among infielders at 12.7, per 643 Charts & Synergy, and finished as runner-up for the MVC Defensive Player of the Year while posting a .973 fielding percentage and ranking second in the Valley in total defensive assists with 173.
Scherry joins teammate Chase Hug on D1Baseball.com’s Top 50 positional rankings entering the 2024 season, as Hug was ranked 29th in the nation at first base on Friday. D1Baseball.com is currently releasing positional Top 50 rankings at every position on the diamond on its website.
Welcoming Ben Shoulders as our New Business Development Director
AMERICAN STRUCTUREPOINT CONTINUES TO GROW! JOIN US IN WELCOMING BEN SHOULDERS AS OUR NEWEST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR.
As a native Vanderburgh County resident, Ben Shoulders is passionate about serving his community and improving the quality of life for the people who live there. Ben joins our business development team after eight years as a Vanderburgh County Commissioner and 20 years in the banking industry. He looks forward to helping Southern Indiana clients recognize new opportunities and plan infrastructure and economic development projects. Ben will foster and build relationships with leaders who are passionate about improving their community.
Contact Ben for more information about how American Structurepoint can partner with you to help achieve the goals for your community.
CELLÂ 812-430-1297
EMAILÂ bshoulders@structurepoint.com
This Week at USI – February 5, 2024
February 13
USI Romain College of Business presentation to address building student wealth and careers in investing
The USI Romain College of Business will present “Markets, Building Wealth as a Student and Careers in Investing†with Ross Mayfield, Baird Private Wealth Management Investment Strategist, at 4 p.m. Tuesday, February 13. The presentation will take place in the Business and Engineering Center, BE0035, and is open to the public at no charge.
February 13
USI Theatre continues 2023-24 season with Ride the Cyclone
USI Theatre will continue its 2023-24 season with Ride the Cyclone. The book, music and lyrics are by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, and the production is directed by Joshua Robinson, Professor of Musical Theatre in USI’s Philip H. Hagemann Performing Arts Department. Performances will run from Thursday, February 15 through Sunday, February 18 in the USI Performance Center.
February 16
USI International Food Expo to offer taste of culture on campus
The USI International Club and Center for International Programs will host the annual International Food Expo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, February 16 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West on campus. The International Food Expo provides an avenue for USI’s international students to showcase the rich tapestry of their home countries’ cultural diversity, customs and cuisine to both the USI community and public.
February 23
2024 USI M. Edward Jones Engagement Award now open for nominations
USI Outreach and Engagement is now accepting nominations for the 2024 M. Edward Jones Engagement Award through Friday, February 23.
February 28
USI Romain College of Business to host Azzip Pizza co-CEO Andy Niemeier
The USI Romain College of Business will present “Ready for Change: Adapting to the Marketplace and Lessons Learned in Azzip’s Journey†with Andy Niemeier, co-CEO of Azzip Pizza at noon Wednesday, February 28. The presentation will take place in the Business and Engineering Center, BE0035, and is open to the public at no charge.
February 28
USI to host second annual Be a Teacher Day
The USI Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education is hosting its second annual Be a Teacher Day on Wednesday, February 28 on the USI campus. The event will highlight the importance of the profession of education, allow students to meet current teaching professionals and teacher education students, as well as ask questions about the profession.
March 15
USI 26th annual Advanced Practice Registered Nursing Symposium happening March 15
Barb Bancroft, RN, MSN, NP will be the presenter at USI’s 26th annual Advanced Practice Registered Nursing Symposium on Friday, March 15.
April 3
USI Nursing Leadership Conference happening April 3
Steve Gutzler, President of Leadership Quest, a Seattle-based Leadership Development company, will be the presenter at USI’s 21st annual Nursing Leadership Conference on April 3. His most recent book, Lead with No Fear, provides practical and thought-provoking strategies for exceptional leadership and growing leaders at every level.
April 17
USI conference focuses on healthcare research, evidence-based practice
A former member of the USI Nursing faculty will be the keynote speaker at the 28th annual USI Research, Evidence-Based Practice and Performance Improvement in Healthcare Conference, slated for Wednesday, April 17 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West.
USI CALENDAR
A collection of events on campus and in the community can be found on the USI Events Calendar.