Holzman Moss Bottino Architecture and the University of Southern Indiana’s University Center expansion was one of seven college unions to receive the Association of College Unions International (ACUI) Facility Design Award of Excellence.

“The goal of the University Center expansion project was to create ‘a campus landmark’ that both serves students well, and is a built testament to the essence of high-quality-design, fosters new ways of thinking about buildings and the campus, and grounds the university firmly in its regional origins as it moves onto the national stage”, said Mark Rozewski, USI vice president for Finance and Administration. “I’m pleased USI won this national recognition, but even more pleased with our new university center. The center is a built reminder to be open to new ways of thinking, and that’s a message that every university should pass onto the next generation.”

“The award recognizes the challenges of transforming two existing, inadequate facilities into a memorable destination that now provides students and community residents with flexible gathering places,” said Katherine Holt, marketing manager for Holzman Moss Bottino Architecture.

A feature in the expansion is the Orr Iron Company doorway, an historic artifact incorporated into the main lounge of the University Center. The Orr Iron Company was the family business of Governor Robert Orr, the Evansville native who went on to become governor of Indiana and signed the law creating the state university known as USI. When the original home of Orr Iron had to be demolished for a highway widening project, USI reclaimed the original doorway and repurposed it in the University center expansion.

Another favorite topic of University Center conversation is the conical tower that is the centerpiece of the project and the highlight of the campus skyline. Meant to stand out to visitors as an orienting feature of the campus, the cone is becoming a regional landmark.

Various industrial materials throughout the building show USI’s pride of place in Indiana. Benches were made from 2,000 lb solid ingots of aluminum from the nearby Alcoa Warrick Foundries.

Columns throughout the University Center are covered with clay pipe from CanClay Tile of Cannelton, Indiana, a major manufacturer of drainage pipe.

And to commemorate southern Indiana’s long time history of furniture manufacturing, 2,000 chair legs from the Jasper Chair Company were used to fashion light fixtures in the building.

The University Center expansion opened in 2011.

Other university unions recognized for design included University of Texas-Austin, Clarkson University, The Ohio State University, Brown-Lupton University, Northern Arizona University, and Chapman University.

ACUI is a nonprofit educational organization that brings together college union and student activities professionals from hundreds of schools in seven countries.

Source: USI.edu

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The University of Evansville is proud to announce its co-sponsorship of the Jezreel Expedition, a new archaeological project in northern Israel, along with the Zinman Institute of Archaeology at the University of Haifa.

From June 1-22, eight UE archaeology students will participate in the project’s first survey session, which will determine the areas to be excavated in Summer 2013 and beyond. Project directors are Jennie Ebeling, chair of UE’s Department of Archaeology and Art History, and Norma Franklin of the Zinman Institute of Archaeology.

The ancient city of Jezreel overlooks the biblical “Way of the Sea,” the major east-west international trade route that linked the empires of the Euphrates and Tigris river basins with Egypt. Previous excavations have discovered remains of a heavily fortified royal enclosure, possibly constructed by Ahab and Jezebel (as described in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament). The site appears to have been occupied from the fifth millennium BCE through the 20th century, so it allows scholars and researchers to study prehistoric, biblical, and modern archaeology.

In Summer 2012, the Jezreel Expedition team will utilize a new three-dimensional model of the terrain, created earlier this year with an airborne laser scanning technology (LiDAR). Team members will record points, features, and structures on the ground which, when integrated with the 3D model, will generate valuable insight into the areas that most warrant exploration.

“The Jezreel Expedition will provide an excellent opportunity for UE students to be trained in the latest archaeological field methods and interact with an international team of archaeologists and students,” said Ebeling. “We’re thrilled to be a part of this important project, and in coming years, we look forward to sending UE students and faculty members to work on excavations and other projects.”

The University of Evansville’s Department of Archaeology and Art History is one of the largest undergraduate programs in Mediterranean archaeology in the Midwest, and its 65 majors participate in summer excavations and internships around the world.

UE students participating in this summer’s Jezreel Expedition surveying project are Megan Anderson, Nate Biondi, Sarah Carlton, Emma Dunleavy, Kelly Goodner, Mike Koletsos, Emily Mella, and Hilda Torres.

Source: Evansville.edu

Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke is pleased to announce plans to host representatives
from Tochigi City, Japan in Evansville on May 1 and 2. The five-member Tochigi City delegation will visit
Evansville to re-affirm the sister city relationship between the two cities. The meeting will be the first
between Evansville’s newly elected mayor and Tochigi City Mayor Toshimi Suzuki, who took office in
April 2010 when the former Tochigi City merged with four nearby towns.

“It is my pleasure to welcome our esteemed guests from Tochigi City, Japan to Evansville to celebrate
our continuing friendship and to re-affirm our commitment to fostering a mutual understanding
between our two cultures,” Mayor Winnecke said. “We have two days full of activities planned to
showcase some of the highlights of our city, and I look forward to spending personal time getting to
know Mayor Suzuki.”

Mayor Suzuki will be accompanied by Hideko Okawa, Chairwoman (President) of Tochigi City Council;
Hiroyuki Wakui, Head (President) of Secretariat (Directors) of Tochigi City Council; Hiroshi Sotome,
Secretary to Mayor Suzuki; and Yuka Suzuki, translator to Mayor Suzuki.

Mayor Winnecke has extended an invitation to the media to attend the official Signing of Re-Affirmation
Ceremony, the official Welcome Reception and the official Farewell Reception and Dinner.

May 1
5:15 p.m. Signing of Re-Affirmation Ceremony, Mayor’s Office, Room 302 at the Civic Center
6:00 p.m. Official Welcome Reception, the Ford Center
Note: The Tochigi City delegation will be escorted from the Civic Center by a procession from the
Evansville Fire Department Pipe and Drum Corps. Members of the Glenwood Drumline will be inside the
Ford Center ready to play when the delegation enters the building.

May 2
5:45 p.m. Cocktail Reception, University of Southern Indiana Carter Hall
6:00 p.m. Official Farewell Dinner and Reception, University of

Cirque du Soleil, the international traveling circus troupe, mesmerized audience members with their stunning acrobatics, energetic musical numbers and impressive physical feats during their six performances at the Ford Center this weekend. When the show began, spectators were quickly whisked away into the imaginary world of Quidam where a young Zoe meets enchanting characters who encourage her to free her soul. Every act delivered one breathtaking performance after another, while fascinating admirers until the end of the show.

This is the first time the Ford Center has hosted a theatrical performance of this magnitude. “Cirque du Soleil’s “Quidam” is a world-class performance that showcases some of the best artists in their field. For many in the tri-state area this is a rare opportunity to see this show so close to home,” stated Executive Director Scott Schoenike. Ford Center continues to bring a diverse lineup of strong upcoming performances such as Staind and Godsmack May 6,

Hank Williams Jr. May 11, WWE SmackDown June 26, James Taylor July 11 and the Trespass America Festival featuring Five Finger Death Punch July 31. Ford Center is managed by VenuWorks of Evansville, LLC.