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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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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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Indiana Swimming and Diving Mourns The Loss of Ken Nakasone

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BLOOMINGTON – The Indiana swimming and diving program is mourning following the death of Ken Nakasone this month. He was 82.

Nakasone swam at IU from 1959-63, earning All-America distinction from each of his final three seasons. He swam the breaststroke leg of IU’s third-place 400-yard medley relay in 1962 and placed top-10 in the 100-yard breaststroke each season, peaking at fourth in 1963.

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Indiana swimming great Ken Nakasone,” IU head swimming coach Ray Looze said. “He will forever be remembered as a tremendous leader, student, and swimmer. Our thoughts are with his family.

“Our program has an extensive history with Hawai’i. Doc Counsilman and Soichi Sakamoto had a deep friendship over many years, which resulted in numerous high-level Hawai’ian swimmers attending Indiana University. Mahalo.”

Nakasone competed at the 1959 Pan American Games, winning a gold medal in the 400-meter medley relay and a silver medal in the 200-meter breaststroke. During his career, he established American records in the 100-meter breaststroke, 200-meter breaststroke and 220-yard breaststroke.

Nakasone was born and raised in Pu’unene, Hawai’i. He was inducted into the Hawai’i Swimming Hall of Fame in 2005.

No. 21 Trailblazers start postseason with strong showing at windy Region 24 meet

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CHARLESTON, Ill. – The No. 21-ranked Vincennes University Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams began their 2023 postseason Thursday afternoon with the 2023 NJCAA Region 24 Championships hosted at Eastern Illinois University.

The Blazers were one of three teams competing Thursday but were again in a unique situation, being the only Division I team competing, with Heartland CC and Kaskaskia College both being Division II in Cross Country.

The day began with the women’s 5k and the No. 21 VU women’s team more than held their own, with four of the Blazers’ six runners posting season best times.

Freshman Adi Fuller (Evansville, Ind.) paced the VU runners, coming away with the honor of being NJCAA Division I Region 24 individual champion with a time of 20:57.1 and finishing sixth overall out of 22 runners competing.

Sophomore Ada Peterman (Clay City, Ill.)  and freshman Lani Baskett (Sebree, Ky.) were next across the line, with Peterman posting a time of 21:35.0 and Baskett crossing the line at 21:41.1 for 10th and 11th place overall.

Freshman Jasmyn Self (Casey, Ill.) took the fourth spot for the Blazers, finishing with a time of 22:32.6 and taking 13th overall.

Freshmen Grayson Haynes (Sebree, Ky.) and Madeline Esslinger (Bloomington, Ind.) closed out the day for the VU women’s team, with Haynes ending with a time of 23:53.6 and Esslinger ending at 24:33.0.

Haynes placed 17th overall and Esslinger took 19th overall, with the VU women’s team placing second overall with 50 points.

“Today was a good tune up before Nationals,” VU Head Cross Country Coach Tyler Steigenga said. “The wind was really difficult to run though, especially during the men’s race. The women had their best meet of the season and did really well with four of the six runners running season bests (Adi, Ada, Jasmyn and Grayson) and Lani was just off of hers.”

“They did a really good job of fighting through the conditions and have set themselves up well for a solid finish at the National meet,” Steigenga added. “Adi especially has come a long way in the past three weeks. She has the potential to be a really good low stick for us at Nationals.”

The men’s 8k closed out the day at Eastern Illinois University, where the No. 21 VU men’s team had another great race, with three Trailblazers placing in the top-10 overall.

Freshman Cody Noel (Hebron, Ind.) paced the VU men’s team with a time of 27:17.2, taking second overall in the race and collecting NJCAA Division I Region Champion honors.

Freshman Tanner Spence (Carmi, Ill.) had a big finish to his race, turning it on down the final stretch to pass a few runners to take sixth overall out of 28 runners with a time of 27:50.9.

Freshman Caden Hostetler (LaGrange, Ind.) was the third VU runner in the top-10, taking 10th overall with a finishing time of 28:24.7.

Sophomore Griffin Worzella (Martinsville, Ind.) and freshman John Hackney (Evansville, Ind.) were the next VU runners across the line, with Worzella ending his day at 29:56.3 and Hackney posting a time of 30:05.7, good for 16th overall for Worzella and 17th for Hackney.

Sophomore Matthew Gray (Washington, Ind.) and freshman Max Pendley (French Lick, Ind.) rounded out the Trailblazers day with Gray posting a time of 31:27.5 and Pendley crossing the line with a time of 33:49.4.

The VU men’s team placed second overall with a total of 43 points.

“We had a solid top three for the men,” Steigenga said. “Cody went out with the front pack and moved up the field to finish second. Tanner also worked his way up the field and had a great kick to pass three runners in the home stretch and was the only one on the men’s team to finish with a PR. John also had a solid race and was just off his PR.”

“We have the potential to do well on the men’s side at Nationals, but it all depends on how our fourth and fifth runners do,” Steigenga added. “Nathan has been up there with Tanner and Caden all season but has been dealing with a knee injury. The biggest unknown is where our fifth runner will be Ever since we lost Isaac, that has been the key to how well we can do. We have three guys that can step up to fill that role but we’ll have to wait and see.”

The VU Cross Country teams will now have over two weeks to prepare for the 2023 NJCAA Division I National Championships on Saturday, Nov. 11 at John Hunt Park in Huntsville, Ala.

The 2023 VU Cross Country season will then conclude on Tuesday, Nov. 14 with the 2023 NJCAA Half Marathon National Championships, also held at John Hunt Park in Huntsville.

MEET RESULTS

WOMEN’S RESULTS

Heartland – 15

VINCENNES – 50

Kaskaskia – 75

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS

Adi Fuller (6) – 20:57.1

Ada Peterman (10) – 21:35.0

Lani Baskett (11) – 21:41.1

Jasmyn Self (13) – 22:32.6

Grayson Haynes (17) – 23:53.6

Madeline Esslinger (19) – 24:33.0

MEN’S RESULTS

Heartland – 20

VINCENNES – 43

Kaskaskia – 74

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS

Cody Noel (2) – 27:17.2

Tanner Spence (6) – 27:50.9

Caden Hostetler (10) – 28:24.7

Griffin Worzella (16) – 29:56.3

John Hackney (17) – 30:05.7

Matthew Gray (22) – 31:27.5

Max Pendley (26) – 33:49.4

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