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USI Ceramics to host “Filling Empty Bowls for Veterans” event at Barker Brewhouse

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The University of Southern Indiana Ceramics Department will host the “Filling Empty Bowls for Veterans” event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, November 11 at Barker Brewhouse, located at 96 N Barker Ave. With a $20 donation, attendees will receive a USI ceramic made bowl (while supplies last) plus soup and bread from Shortstacks Kitchen food truck. The event is open to the public.

Alisa Holen (AL), Associate Professor of Ceramics, has been creating bowls for the event alongside community members and students. “My favorite part of this event is having the veterans in and having my students teach them how to throw bowls,” Holen says. “I like to see the tables turn on my students and see them teach and the thrill in the veterans’ eyes. Then, they see their bowl go from a lump of mud to a functional bowl—it is a beautiful thing.”

The bowls will be used by Empty Bowls Evansville to raise funds to assist with food relief for Evansville’s undernourished population. Empty Bowls is a national non-profit which lends its name to organizations who raise money to feed the hungry by making and selling ceramic bowls. Recently, the group raised $13,000, splitting the proceeds between United Caring Shelters, Echo Housing, Aurora Inc. and House of Bread and Peace.

EPA Releases New Food Waste Reports

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Reports reveal the impacts of food waste on landfill methane emissions and provide updated recommendations for managing food waste.

WASHINGTON -The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released two new reports quantifying methane emissions from landfilled food waste and updating recommendations for managing wasted food. Over one-third of the food produced in the United States is never eaten, wasting the resources used to produce, transport, process, and distribute it – and much of it is sent to landfills, where it breaks down and generates methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.
“Wasted food is a major environmental, social, and economic challenge,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “These reports provide decision-makers with important data on the climate impacts of food waste through landfill methane emissions and highlight the urgent need to keep food out of landfills.”
The reports’ findings emphasize the importance of both reducing the amount of food that is wasted and managing its disposal in more environmentally friendly ways. Based on these findings, EPA is releasing an update to its Food Recovery Hierarchy, a tool to help decision makers, such as state and local governments, understand the best options for managing food waste in terms of environmental impacts. The release of the new ranking – called the Wasted Food Scale – marks the first update since the 1990s, reflecting more recent technological advances and changes in operational practices. EPA’s research confirms that preventing food from being wasted in the first place, or source reduction, is still the most environmentally beneficial approach. Evidence in these reports suggests that efforts should focus on ensuring less food is wasted so that food waste is diverted from landfills, which will reduce environmental impacts.
The research announced today represents the first time EPA has quantified methane emissions from landfilling. This novel work published modeled estimates of annual methane emissions released into the atmosphere from landfilled food waste, giving a cost of landfilling food waste in terms of the impact on climate change. EPA conducted an analysis to estimate annual methane emissions from landfilled food waste from 1990 to 2020 and found that while total emissions from municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills are decreasing, methane emissions from landfilled food waste are increasing. These estimates indicate that diverting food waste from landfills is an effective way to reduce methane emissions, a powerful greenhouse gas, from MSW landfills.

Hoosier Generosity in Ivy Tech Campaign Will Have Significant Impact on Students, State

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Foundation’s Invest IN Ivy Tech campaign to boost statewide support for students, workforce development, infrastructure, and future programs

EVANSVILLE, IN – Ivy Tech Community College has announced that $340 million has been raised through the generosity of 14,000 donors who have invested in Ivy Tech over the past five years. The Ivy Tech Foundation recently wrapped up its first–ever comprehensive fundraising campaign – a five-year statewide effort called Invest IN Ivy Tech. The campaign focused on creating an impact on Ivy Tech students, communities, and the state.

The campaign concluded during the 60th anniversary of the founding of Ivy Tech. The Evansville Campus raised $16,177,021, exceeding its goal by more than $4 million. Funding is earmarked for student scholarships and related support, workforce development, infrastructure, and next-generation programs.

“A significant portion of the funds raised in Evansville will be dedicated to create new scholarships, enhance wrap around services, and support program growth,” said Ivy Tech Evansville Chancellor Daniela Vidal. “Through these scholarships and student supports, numerous deserving students from diverse backgrounds are provided with access to higher education. Investing in the right programs and staying relevant to our workforce needs helps us achieve our goal of Ivy Tech as a first choice.”

“We would like to thank donors to this campaign for their confidence in the work of Ivy Tech,” Vidal added. “I believe our community and its leaders are very aware of the contributions of Ivy Tech to the communities in our 10-county region, and we appreciate everyone’s support.”

Donors to the campaign included alumni who have benefitted from their Ivy Tech education, community partners who embrace the value Ivy Tech delivers to their area, and faculty and staff who believe in the mission and vision of the College. The funds raised do not go toward operational expenses and help the College maintain its low tuition – the lowest in the state.

“Along with the generous support of the Indiana General Assembly, thousands of individuals and organizations, our alumni, and our communities have collectively ensured we have the resources to make Ivy Tech the best community college possible,” Ivy Tech President Sue Ellspermann said.

Funds are already being used to enhance opportunities for students and build stronger communities in Indiana. The College has expanded its nursing program and now produces more graduates with associate degrees in nursing than any college in the U.S., helping to ensure health care facilities and patients have the support they need. In Evansville, this expansion is underway with a new hands-on laboratory space under development, and an increase in faculty for the program.

Other highlights from the Evansville campus campaign include:
Launching of the Old National Bank K-14 Partnership and the IMPACCT Ivy Scholars Program, as well as the 2022 debut of the Garatoni School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program.

Detailed results from the Invest IN Ivy Tech campaign can be found in our new report.

Ivy Tech contributes to the lives of students and our communities in numerous ways:

  • Eight of ten students who graduate from Ivy Tech do so without student debt.
  • Ivy Tech graduates more nurses with associate degrees than any college in the nation, and most stay in Indiana to pursue their careers.
  • The College contributes to 1 of every 70 jobs across Indiana.
  • Ivy Tech awards more than 40,000 credentials and certifications each year, and nearly all who graduate – 93 percent – stay in the Hoosier State.

Halloween Stroll and Trunk-or-Treat Car Show Presented by Donaldson Arms is Saturday, October 28

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The event will feature free family-friendly entertainment for all ages

 ANNOUNCEMENT – October 26, 2023: The Downtown Evansville Economic Improvement District (EID) will host its third annual Halloween Stroll and Trunk-or-Treat Car Show Presented by Donaldson Arms in Downtown Evansville on Saturday, October 28 from 11 AM – 2 PM.

The event will feature a car show with awards given in 11 categories and free candy will be available at more than 20 Downtown businesses, as well as from the car show participants. The event will include costume contests, Halloween crafts for kids, face painting, music, holiday inflatables for photo opportunities, and new for 2023, pumpkin bowling.

Car show participation is free; vehicle exhibitors are encouraged to register in advance by emailingevents@downtownevansville.com. All participating vehicles will enter at Main & 3rd Street. Trophies will be awarded for the winner of each category at 2 PM. A costume contest with three categories (Family, Kids, Dogs) will take place on the 300 Block of Main at 1 PM. Guests must be present to win. The event Entertainment Sponsors are Astound Broadband and Townsquare Media. Many Downtown businesses will be open for guests. Main Street will be closed beginning at 3rd Street for the event and at 2nd Street for the reconstruction of the 200 Block of Main Street.

“We look forward to “treating” our community on Saturday with experiences planned for all ages. See our newly reconstructed 300 Block of Main Street as you enjoy the event activities and shop and dine Downtown,” said Adam Trinkel, executive director, EID.

54th USI annual Juried Student Art Show to be displayed in McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries

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The University of Southern Indiana Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition, a presentation of selected student artworks from the past academic year, is being held Monday, October 30 through Friday, December 8 at the McCutchan Art Center/Pace (MAC/Pace) Galleries in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center. This year’s exhibition features 116 artworks chosen by the juror from 287 entries.

The works are chosen by an expert in the field of art, invited by the Art and Design faculty for their expertise and understanding of undergraduate art works. This independent juror is brought in to assure an objective selection of artworks and awards and to provide an educational experience for students in preparation for professional careers in art.

The Fall 2023 juror is Xinran Hu, Associate Professor and Graphic Design at Georgia State University. Hu has taught design courses for 20 years at various universities, including USI, Georgia State University, and Minnesota State University. She holds an MFA in Graphic Design from Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Her design work has earned awards from the American Institute of Graphic Arts, PRINT magazine and Australian Graphic Design Association and has been published internationally. Hu is also a published author with a bilingual book titled “Gestalt Theory in the Art of Chinese Cut-Paper.” Her recent research on using eye-tracking to test Gestalt theory has been published in the journal Leonardo from MIT Press.

This year’s participating artists are Kaya Allen, Alex Arwood, Ashley Banks, Delaney Bigler, Kiernan Bittner, Lia Botello, Aliese Brandes, Hannah Brendel, Elizabeth Bridges, Ethan Brinkley, Jameson Britt-Nellis, Tia Brosmer, Ripley Davis, Kristen Detty, Ella Dornburg, Caitlyn Ebert, Luke French, Courtney Gardner, Jacqueline Godinez, Danielle Goebel, Hunter Greenwell, Isabel Greiner, Sara Griffin, Deanna Hardy, Alyssa Harlow, Ava Harmon, Elizabeth Harris, Claire Hays, Ben Heeke, Aidan Hoover, Jennah Hottel, Lily Hubbard, Shyanne Iles, Kaleb Josey, Madison Jung, Holly Karges, Erin Kelly, Claire Kifer, Inka Kobylanski, Colby Kreilein, David Lloveras, Kennedy Lockyear, Isaiah Lowe, Taylor McKannan, Katherine Medina-Martinez, Amanda Meuth, Mollie Myers, Jenna Norrick, Megan Raleigh, Hannah Rasche, Alaisha Reeves, Noah Ricketts, Bailey Roby, Lisa Ryan-Hutton, Geneva Sagers, Mikayla Satterfield, Christian Schmitz, Evan Scott, Al Sheets, Brandon Skidmore, Violet Thomas-Cummings, Jaeda Thomason, Shelby Trotter, Maliah White, Bailee Wilson, Zachary Winger, Whitely Woolsey, Morgan York, Sydney Young and Jade Young.

At 2 p.m. on Friday, November 3 in Kleymeyer Hall (LA 0101), Hu will give a lecture about her design work and creative process, as well as speak about the process of selecting artworks for this exhibition.

A reception for the exhibition will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, November 12 and will conclude with a 2 p.m. awards ceremony. Visit the Galleries website for more details. The MAC/Pace Galleries are open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1-4 p.m. Sundays.

Eagles lose a heartbreaker to Panthers

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Soccer lost a heartbreaker to Eastern Illinois University, 1-0, Thursday afternoon in Charleston, Illinois. The Screaming Eagles go to 1-12-3 overall and 0-6-3 in the OVC, while the Panthers are 4-8-4, 3-4-2 OVC.
 
With the loss, the Eagles fall out of contention for the final spot in the Ohio Valley Conference Championship. EIU and Chicago State University, which visits Houston Christian University tonight, will be playing for the final spot during Sunday’s final 2023 league matches.
 
The first 45 minutes of the match was a draw as both teams missed chances to get on the scoreboard. EIU led in the statistics, leading 9-5 in overall shots, 6-3 on-goal, and 4-2 in corner kicks.
 
USI senior goalkeeper Alec Meissner (St. Charles, Missouri), who started before leaving the game with an injury, and junior goalkeeper Braden Matthews (Princeton, Indiana) kept the Panthers off the board with four and two saves, respectively. Matthews would add two more saves in the second half and had four for the match.
 
In the second half, USI had its best chance to take control of the match in the 64th minute when junior midfielder Garland Hall (Evansville, Indiana) found the back of the EIU goal, but it was called back due to an Eagles’ foul in the box. Hall also was denied by the Panther defense for a second time at 80:51 in USI’s last shot on goal. 
 
The Panthers came away with the game-winner at 86:58, scoring on a scramble in front of the USI goal. EIU managed to stifle the USI offense in the final three minutes to seal its win. The Eagles had a 7-6 in shots advantage in the final 45 minutes, 3-1 in corners.  
 
NEXT UP FOR USI:
USI finishes the 2023 regular season at Strassweg Field Sunday at 5 p.m. versus Lindenwood University, which starts the week 6-4-6 overall and 3-1-4 in the OVC. The Lions, who host Southern Illinois University Edwardsville tonight, were tied with Liberty University for second in the OVC at the start today’s action.
 
Game time for USI-Lindenwood has been changed to 5 p.m. due to USI Women’s Soccer hosting the second round of the OVC Women’s Soccer Championship at 1 p.m. Sunday.
 
 

UE men’s soccer to celebrate Senior Day against Bradley

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The Purple Aces are looking for a win to help get into the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament
 
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — The University of Evansville men’s soccer team hosts its final home game of the 2023 season on Friday night.
Evansville will celebrate its six graduating players and one manager on Friday night in its home finale of the season. The Aces will host Senior Day celebrations prior to Friday’s game for midfielder Carlos Barcia, defender Francesco Brunetti, winger Nkosi Graham, goalkeeper Jacob Madden, goalkeeper Aidan Montoure, midfielder Porter Pomykal, and student manager Kyler West.

UE comes into Friday’s game after completing its bye weekend from conference play. The Aces were last on the pitch at Arad McCutchan Stadium over a week ago in their close 2-1 loss to then No. 10 Missouri State. Senior forward Kai Phillip was Evansville’s hero in the final minute of the match on the 18th as he scored UE’s lone goal of the game on an assist from midfielder Ola Arntsen. With almost a week and a half of rest, Evansville is looking to close out the final stretch of Valley play with two wins.

To get that first win, the Aces will have to break the red-hot Bradley Braves. The Braves come into Friday’s match with a two-game unbeaten streak after a 1-1 tie with UIC and a 2-1 win over Drake. Overall Bradley has a 5-4-6 record and a 1-4-1 conference record. All five of the Braves wins have come on the road including a four-game stretch to begin the season in August and September. Bradley has also benefited from having players return from injuries down the stretch as Pepe Mellado had a free kick goal against Drake and Claudel Ngongang, who found the net within 15 minutes of his comeback against UIC.

A win on Friday evening is crucial for the Aces who are fighting for a spot in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. Currently, Evansville can either grab the 5th or 6th seed with wins against Bradley and Belmont. UE could also make the tournament with a win and a draw if Drake and Bradley both end the season with losses.

Friday’s game will not be carried on ESPN+. Aces fans who cannot make it to Arad McCutchan Stadium can follow along with all of the action on Senior Day through live stats on gopurpleaces.com. Kick-off is set for 7 p.m. at McCutchan Stadium.

Bob and Judy Griffin Named 2023 Champions of Youth First

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Youth First, Inc. honored community philanthropists Bob and Judy Griffin at its 2023 Breakfast of Champions event on Tuesday, October 24 at Friedman Park Event Center in Newburgh.

Bob and Judy received the Dr. William Wooten Champions of Youth First Award at the event, sponsored by German American. In addition to recognizing the Griffins, the organization celebrated its donors, school partners, and volunteers with approximately 300 guests in attendance. 2023 marks Youth First’s 25th anniversary which was highlighted at the event as well.

Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke proclaimed October 24, 2023 as “Bob and Judy Griffin, Champions of Youth First Day.”

These role models in business and philanthropy inspire others to invest in children, families, and the future workforce by serving as advocates of Youth First’s mission.

Bob and his business partners built Evansville-based Escalade, Inc. to become a leader in the manufacturing of sports equipment for archery, table tennis, billiards, and more. An Illinois native with degrees from Notre Dame and Northwestern Universities, Bob is also a strong supporter of local higher education institutions, the University of Southern Indiana, and the University of Evansville.

Judy is also devoted to serving others, especially children, so that they reach their full potential no matter their circumstances. An Evansville native, Judy is a graduate of Mater Dei High School and Indiana University and holds a Master’s degree in education from UE. In addition to teaching, she studied art and psychology, ran a popular Newburgh tearoom, and has served on several nonprofit Boards, including Youth First’s.

Bob and Judy are the proud parents of four and grandparents of eleven.

Breakfast of Champions attendees enjoyed remarks from Dan Hoefling, Youth First Board Chair-Elect and President, KOCH Finishing Systems; Very Rev. Alex Zenthoefer, Diocese of Evansville Vicar General; Lindsay Botsch, German American Market President; David Bower, President, USI Foundation; Kevin Hammett, President & CEO, Regency Properties; Sr. Anne Catherine Burleigh, O.P., Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Vicaress General; Patrick Griffin, son and Vice President, Escalade, Inc., Lauren Kaiser, Youth First Board Chair and Chief Human Resource Officer, Tri-State Orthopaedics; Parri O. Black, Youth First President & CEO; Dr. William Wooten, Youth First Founder, as well as family and friends of the Griffins.

Vincennes University launches Instructional Video Series showcasing technical training programs

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VINCENNES, Ind., October 26, 2023 – Vincennes University announces the launch of its new video series featuring a vast collection of instructional videos designed to supplement classroom instruction and provide exposure to technical programs and instructor expertise.

The series includes 83 instructional videos completed by 22 instructors, showcasing Vincennes University’s state-of-the-art labs and high-quality programs. The videos cover a wide range of topics, including aviation, welding, CNC machining, surveying, health sciences, and others. The videos are designed to be easy to understand, with clear and concise explanations and demonstrations.

“Vincennes University has some of the most advanced technical programs and top instructors in the country. These videos provide an opportunity for VU students, including our thousands of high school dual credit students across the state, to learn from VU faculty, and experience our on-campus programs,” said Vincennes University President Dr. Chuck Johnson. “This is a valuable resource for students who may be unable to attend classes due to a variety of factors, those who need a refresher on a particular skill, or just want to explore new technical fields.”

The collection of videos is available to students, teachers, and the general public. They can be accessed publicly at: https://www.youtube.com/@vucareertechnicaleducation7240

The video library was made possible by a Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) grant, a fund established to provide emergency support to educational institutions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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