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First-of-its-kind outdoor Hydration Station unveiled at University of Evansville

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EVANSVILLE, IND. (10/09/2023) Jack Deig’s journey began with a simple realization: that access to clean water is a pervasive global issue that needs immediate attention. He created “Hydration Station” as a way to address that issue by providing water dispensing stations that would empower and educate young people to initiate green projects within their communities.

Deig submitted the concept into the 2022 High School Changemaker Challenge, sponsored by Toyota, a pitch competition that earned him a scholarship to attend the University of Evansville. Now a UE sophomore majoring in marketing with a minor in psychology, Deig’s community-transforming idea is taking shape.

During a dedication ceremony on October 9, the first outdoor Hydration Station was revealed on the University of Evansville campus. Hydration Stations are innovative, no-contact public water refilling stations, offering free access to filtered water for all members of the community.

Originally a solo endeavor, Deig tirelessly sought funding and sponsors to bring his vision to life while working on the project in UE’s ChangeLab program. ChangeLab allows UE students to pursue passion projects while earning academic credit. “Hydration Station” has grown into a formidable team of five individuals, with their inaugural indoor station now operational at Patchwork Central. An additional station is in the works along the downtown Evansville riverfront in partnership with the EWSU.

These stations are equipped to provide unlimited refills to anyone with a reusable bottle, aligning with Deig’s philosophy that “you can’t abuse a Hydration Station.” This project is a nonprofit led by Deig and is undoubtedly a labor of love, reflecting his deep-rooted connection to the Evansville community where he grew up.

Since launching “Hydration Station” in 2022, the project has made significant strides. Deig envisions expansion throughout the city and potentially even across the nation in the coming years. He is inviting individuals to join him on this transformative mission and explore the message and impact of “Hydration Station.” This station was made possible through generous donations from Greg and Candice Hofmann, the UE Board of Visitors, and many other supporters of UE. It was installed through partnerships with EWSU, Alstadt Plumbing, Culligan Water, Alva Electric, and the UE facilities team led by Mike Averett.

For more information about “Hydration Station” and how you can get involved, please visit https://www.hydration-station.org/

Attorney General Todd Rokita provides tips for small businesses to protect themselves against rising cyber threats 

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During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting small businesses to rising cyber threats and providing tips for them to protect themselves and their customers. 

“Cybercriminals view small businesses as easy targets and look for any weaknesses they may have in their security systems,” Attorney General Rokita said. “It’s critical for small business owners to have safeguards in place to protect their data and customers’ personal information.”

Making sure any Hoosier business has the appropriate cybersecurity controls has become a necessary step in today’s economy. The average cost incurred by a business from a data breach is now more than $4 million, and approximately 40% of small businesses worldwide have reported losing essential data due to cyber-attacks.

According to the US National Cyber Security Alliance, 60% of small businesses that suffer a cyber-attack go out of business in less than a year.

To keep your small business and consumers protected, Attorney General Rokita encourages Hoosiers to follow these tips:

  • Train employees in security principles. Establish basic security practices and policies for employees, such as requiring strong passwords.
  • Passwords and authentication. Require employees to use unique passwords and change passwords regularly. Consider implementing multi-factor authentication that requires additional information beyond a password to gain entry.
  • Protect information, computers, and networks from cyber-attacks. Having the latest security software, web browser, and operating system are the best defenses against viruses, malware, and other online threats.
  • Provide firewall security for your Internet connection. A firewall is a set of related programs that prevent outsiders from accessing data on a private network.
  • Make backup copies of important business data and information. Regularly backup the data on all computers.
  • Secure your Wi-Fi networks. If you have a Wi-Fi network for your workplace, make sure it is secure, encrypted, and hidden.
  • Employ best practices on payment cards. Work with banks or processors to ensure the most trusted and validated tools and anti-fraud services are being used.

USI Flowers on the Lake annual ceremony to honor lives lost to domestic violence

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The University of Southern Indiana’s Sexual Assault and Gender Violence Prevention Group will host the annual Flowers on the Lake ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 17 in front of the Liberal Arts Center followed by a ceremony at Reflection Lake. The ceremony, held in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, is open to the public at no charge.

Flowers on the Lake is an annual ceremony to honor those who have lost their lives to domestic violence and raise awareness about the warning signs of relationship abuse. Students will speak during a brief presentation about lives that have been lost as a result of domestic violence, which will be followed by a moment of silence. Guests will then proceed to Reflection Lake to scatter flower petals on top of the water in honor of survivors and in memory of victims of domestic violence.

“We hope to raise awareness of the warning signs indicative of abusive relationships and share the importance of connecting with the many University and community resources that exist,” says Catherine Champagne, Assistant Program Director for Student Wellness.

This event is sponsored by the USI Sexual Assault and Gender Violence Prevention Group and Albion Fellows Bacon Center.

In the event of rain, the event will be held at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, October 19 at the same location. For more information, contact Catherine Champagne at cchampagne@usi.edu or 812-461-5483.

USI Professor to speak at Southwestern Indiana Historical Society’s Monthly Lecture Series

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Dr. Tamara Hunt, Professor of History, will give a lecture, “Resurrectionists: Body Snatching in Indiana?,” at Southwestern Indiana Historical Society’s monthly lecture series at 5:30 p.m. October 17 in the Welborn Foundation Community Room on the 15th Floor of the Fifth Third Bank Building in Evansville.

Ever since late medieval physicians began to practice dissection on dead bodies, they had a problem: where to get the bodies? Anatomy teachers paid “resurrectionists” to secretly dig up newly buried bodies. The prices paid for corpses was high, and in 1828, two men named Burke and Hare gained international fame for murdering people in Edinburgh, Scotland, to get bodies to sell. The British government acted with the Anatomy Act of 1832, which allowed anatomy schools to receive the bodies of those who died in poorhouses if they were unclaimed for 48 hours.

In America, similar laws were passed in a number of states in the nineteenth century, but Indiana’s anatomy law of 1879 was sparked by a notorious and shocking incident in which the body of a well-known individual was stolen and delivered to a Cincinnati medical school. The Indiana Anatomy act made it legal for hospitals and poor farms to give up unclaimed bodies, believing that this would safeguard the bodies of the well-to-do from body snatchers by substituting the poor, marginalized and forgotten.

“I don’t want to say more about this Indiana case, other than to note that people will immediately recognize the family name of this individual,” said Hunt.

Hunt received a doctorate degree in British history from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign in 1989. Since that time, she has taught at the University of Louisville, Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles and USI, where she served as History Chair from 2003-12.

She teaches courses in British and European history, world history and historiography (the history of writing history). Hunt’s first book, Defining John Bull, was on English political caricature in the reign of George III (1760-1820), and she has co-edited a book called Women and the Colonial Gaze, which examines the ways in which ideologies of gender have been utilized as part of imperialism since at least the time of the ancient Romans. Her current research is a study two early eighteenth-century women and the world of London publishing.

Huge rally lifts Aces past Indiana State

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UE takes 3-1 win heading into home weekend 

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Giulia Cardona and Melanie Feliciano recorded 27 and 20 kills, respectively, to push the University of Evansville volleyball team to a 3-1 win over Indiana State inside Meeks Family Fieldhouse on Monday evening.

As a team, the Purple Aces hit .372 with Brooke Springer putting forth the most impressive statistical showing.  Springer hit .875 with seven kills in eight attempts.  Kora Ruff posted a season-high 57 assists in the contest, just one short of her career mark.  Ainoah Cruz and Ruff paced the defense with 13 and 12 kills apiece.  Springer picked up two solo blocks and four block assists.

Game 1 – Indiana State 26, UE 24

Brooke Springer and Melanie Feliciano picked up early kills to send the Purple Aces out to a 4-0 lead.  Feliciano and Madisyn Steele combined on a block that extended the advantage to five points at 8-3.  The Sycamores battled back to make it an 11-10 game before the Aces pushed the lead back out to four (16-12) with Feliciano picking up two more kills.

Once again, Indiana State battled back to tie the score at 19-19 before taking their first lead of the game at 21-19.  Following a time out, the Aces tied it right back up at 21-all.  With the score knotted at 24-24, ISU scored the final two points to clinch the win.

Game 2 – UE 25, Indiana State 21

Indiana State had the big start in game two, opening a 6-3 lead before seeing their advantage rise to five points at 13-8.  Evansville used a time out and a refocused group would finish the set on a 17-8 run.

Immediately following the stoppage, the Aces went on an 8-1 stretch to take a 16-14 lead.  Brooke Springer had a solo block and a block assist.  Over the final moments of the set, UE opened a 4-point lead and would win by that deficit to tie the match at 1-1.

Game 3 – UE 25, Indiana State 23

Another early run saw the Aces go up by a 7-3 margin with Kora Ruff picking up an ace.  Madisyn Steele picked up a solo block in the middle stages of the frame to set UE up with a 5-point lead at 13-8.  Evansville continued to hold a multipoint lead at 17-13 when the Sycamores stormed back.

Scoring four in a row, ISU tied the set at 17-17.  Neither squad gave an inch down the stretch with each point being tied, leading to a 23-23 score.  One important part for the Aces is that they took the lead each time.  Their persistence finally paid off as they tallied the final two points with an ace by Cardona clinching the set.

Game 4 – UE 25, Indiana State 12

Riding the momentum of taking the second and third sets, the Aces put together their best performance of the evening in game four.  Cardona broke a 4-4 tie in a huge way as she posted four kills in a row to double up the Sycamores.

Feliciano and Steele added kills to make it a 16-7 game and UE continued to add to its lead as they clinched the match with a 25-12 victory.  Evansville looks to continue its success this weekend with UIC and Valparaiso coming to Meeks Family Fieldhouse.

University of Evansville names Robbe Tarver Head Men’s Soccer Coach

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The Purple Aces remove the Interim tag from Tarver’s title after six months guiding the program

EVANSVILLE, Ind. –  Robbe Tarver has been named the 7th head men’s soccer coach in University of Evansville history.  The announcement was made by Director of Athletics Dr. Kenneth “Ziggy” Siegfried.

“Robbe has consistently impressed me since I arrived at UE in 2022,” said Athletics Director Ziggy Siegfried. “He impressed me with his work ethic and recruiting ability when he was an assistant coach under Marshall Ray. He has also impressed me as the Interim Head Coach with his strong leadership, his genuine relationship building skills, and his ability to respond to adversity.

“Our University, our community, and all Purple Aces around the world are getting a Coach who knows what it means to be a Purple Ace. He is someone who will wake up every morning and go to sleep every night thinking about how to achieve excellence in all aspects of our Men’s Soccer program. There is nobody I would rather have leading our men’s soccer student-athletes!”

Tarver has been with the Evansville program for four seasons, initially coming to UE as an Assistant Coach before the COVID-19 impacted 2020 fall campaign. While an assistant for former Head Coach Marshall Ray, Tarver handled recruiting duties, leading training sessions, and academic performance. Tarver was successful in all three areas, bringing in players from around the globe and helping Evansville to a 3.3 or better GPA over the past three years. Tarver was elevated to Interim Head Coach in March of 2023 following Ray’s resignation from collegiate soccer. Along with handling recruiting duties as an Assistant, Tarver’s impact on the Aces program has been undeniable. Over the past four seasons, Evansville has made back-to-back Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Tournament Championship games, had three players named MVC Freshman of the Year, six All-MVC selections, and four All-West Region honorees.

“I want to thank Dr. Ziggy Siegfried and President Pietruszkiewicz for the opportunity to lead this program and their belief in me and our staff,” said Head Coach Robbe Tarver. “Over my 3 plus years here, I have learned Evansville’s unique history as a prominent program in the NCAA soccer landscape and the deep impact of our alumni and fan base on the program’s success. I’m honored to follow in the footsteps of Coach Vieth, Coach Gaudin, Coach Schmalz, and Coach Ray.

“I look forward to upholding their standards of success here at UE. I enjoyed working under the leadership of Coach Ray, and I am excited to continue building on the foundation we have laid over the past 3 seasons and get the program back to competing for MVC Championships and NCAA tournament wins.”

Prior to his time with UE, Tarver spent three years as a volunteer assistant for the Louisville Cardinals. While in Louisville, Tarver assisted in opposition scouting, daily operations of training, recruiting organization and travel coordination.  The Cardinals saw plenty of success in the three years Tarver helped the team, as Louisville won their first ACC Tournament Championship in 2018. The Cardinals also made the NCAA Elite Eight the year prior in 2017 and returned to the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Tournament in 2019. In the three years Tarver was with Louisville, the team won at least one NCAA Tournament game each year.

Tarver began his coaching career at his alma mater – Division III Centre College, serving as the assistant coach for three seasons. During his tenure at Centre, Tarver was the recruiting coordinator and helped the Colonels capture their first Southern Athletic Association (SAA) Tournament Championship and the program’s sixth conference championship crown in 2016.

As a collegiate player, Tarver was a 2x captain for the Colonels, achieving all-conference and all-region honors from 2010-2013. He was invited to the USL Combine in 2014 and spent a season playing in Costa Rica for Juventud Escazuceña.

What They Are Saying…

“Robbe joined our staff in 2020 on the recommendation of alumni and friends. Since that time I have gotten to know him both professionally and personally as he became a part of the Aces family. Robbe cares immensely about the University of Evansville and the student-athlete experience that we as Aces value. He has already made at tremendous impact on our program as both an assistant coach and interim head coach. I am delighted he will be leading us into our next chapter of Purple Aces men’s soccer. Our student-athletes will be champions on and off the field under the leadership and guidance of Robbe.”

Marshall Ray, Former Head Coach, University of Evansville

“Robbe has a very good soccer mind.  We had countless discussions on all aspects of the game when we worked together, and I know Evansville will play a great brand of soccer with him.  More importantly, Robbe is a genuine person that truly cares about his student-athletes.  He will be a great mentor for everyone that is fortunate enough to be a part of the Evansville Soccer program and they will undoubtedly grow as soccer players and people during their time in Evansville.  As a program, Robbe will constantly have Evansville competing at the top of the Missouri Valley Conference.”

 Bryan Green, Head Coach, Temple University

 

“The University of Evansville has made a great hire in Robbe Tarver!  Robbe is an extremely hard worker that will give everything to his team to make them successful both on and off the field. Robbe also is a tremendous coach who knows the game inside and out but what I believe separates him is his genuine interest in people. He has a real ability to connect with individuals on a personal level and each student athlete that he mentors will benefit tremendously from his leadership”

John Michael Hayden, Head Coach, University of Louisville

 

“Robbe’s high school state championship in Texas was also for the national championship. Playing for Centre, he Captained our team that took down the defending national champions in the NCAA tournament. As an assistant coach with us, we won a conference championship, and he was quickly scooped up by UofL. I am an Aces fan and have enjoyed watching their growth since Robbe’s arrival. It is no surprise to me that Robbe has found success all along his soccer journey and I am popping popcorn as we speak, looking forward to UE’s next MVC championship under Robbe’s leadership.”

Jeb Burch, Head Coach, Centre College

 

“I am so happy for Robbe and the Evansville athletics department. Robbe is prepared for this opportunity and has so many qualities that make him a great leader of young men. He is very intelligent, forward-thinking, a high soccer IQ, and great communicator. Most importantly, he is a person of high integrity and strong values. I look forward to watching the success of the Purple Aces this upcoming fall and beyond.”

Donovan Dowling, Head Coach, University of Nebraska Omaha

USI Basketball 5-Game Mini Plans Now Available

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Athletics has announced a five-game mini-ticket plan is on sale now for USI Basketball.

Each mini plan includes tickets to any five home men’s or women’s basketball games at Screaming Eagles Arena. Do not miss out on your chance to see the Eagles soar into the second year of Division I basketball.

The mini plan offers USI fans more flexibility to pick games that work best for their schedule. If you cannot make it to all 21 home games with our season-ticket option, the mini plan allows you to pick the best five games on days of the week that work for you. The mini-ticket plan only costs $45 per seat for five games, or essentially $9 per game to attend all the top Ohio Valley Conference opponents like Morehead State University, Tennessee Tech University, and more.

Purchase your five-game mini plan now right here.

Season tickets will remain on sale for a short amount of time through the end of October. Our new group discounted rates begin with 20 or more tickets with special group benefits, which can be seen here. Single-game tickets will go on sale November 1 at 8 a.m. here. Please call (812) 465-1189 to lock in the best seats today.

This Week at USI

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Below is a list of events and activities happening in and around the USI community this week:

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

Thursday, October 12 through Sunday, October 15

USI Theatre to present Dracula

USI Theatre will begin its 2023-24 season with Dracula, Kate Hamill’s adaptation of the classic novel by Bram Stoker, directed by Eric Altheide, Professor of Theatre. Performances will run Thursday, October 12 to Sunday, October 15 in the USI Performance Center.

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SAVE THE DATE

 

October 18

USI to host Evansville Mayoral Debate October 18 in USI Performance Center

USI will host an Evansville Mayoral Debate, presented by WNIN Public Media, Wednesday, October 18 in the USI Performance Center on campus. The debate will feature the three Evansville mayoral candidates: Republican Natalie Rascher, Democrat Stephanie Terry and Libertarian Michael Daugherty.

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October 18

USI to welcome 3-D illustrator and stop-motion animator for artist talk October 18

USI will welcome Chris Sickels, 3-D Illustrator and Stop-Motion Animator, to campus Wednesday, October 18. He will be speaking about his artwork and journey as an artist at 5 p.m. in Kleymeyer Hall, located in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center. The event is open to the public at no charge.

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October 26

USI to hold community roundtable event in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month

USI, with grant support from the Community-Engaged Alliance, will present a community roundtable event, “Speak Now: Addressing Domestic Violence in the Tri-state Area,” at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, October 26 in University Center East, Rooms 2217-18. The roundtable discussion, organized by USI students, will honor Domestic Violence Awareness Month and will feature a range of community partner participants.

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October 26

USI 2023 Latinx Heritage Month speaker to address Latino community’s local impact

The University of Southern Indiana Multicultural Center will host Abraham Brown, a local community leader, from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, October 26 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West. This event will honor Latinx Heritage Month and is open to the public at no charge.

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October 27

USI Pharmacology Update Webinar slated for October 27

The USI Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning is hosting the annual Pharmacology Update for Healthcare Professionals Webinar, an all-day virtual workshop, on Friday, October 27.

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October 28

USI Live at the Apollo event to showcase variety of student talent

The USI Multicultural Center is set to host its annual Live at the Apollo event at 6 p.m. Saturday, October 28 in the USI Performance Center. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and the event is open to the public at no charge.

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October 29

USI Chamber and Women’s Choir to perform Fall Concert

The USI Chamber Choir and Women’s Choir, directed by Daniel Craig, Associate Professor of Music, will perform their 2023 Fall Concert Sunday, October 29 in the Rice Library second floor Reading Room.

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November 16

2023 Annual Professional Ethics Seminar happening November 16

Nurses physicians, clergy, case managers, social workers, hospital and health facility administrators, and other healthcare professionals are invited to the 2023 Annual Professional Ethics Seminar, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, November 16 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West.

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Trailblazer Bowling takes 18th at Midwest Collegiate Championships

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WAUWATOSA, Wis. – The Vincennes University men’s bowling season continues to roll on as the Trailblazers traveled to Wisconsin over the weekend to take part in the Midwest Collegiate Championships hosted at Bowlero Wauwatosa.

The two-day tournament consisted of six traditional games on Saturday, before returning to the lanes Sunday for 16 baker games.

The Blazers came away with an 18th-place finish out of 47 teams competing in this Tier I tournament, finishing with a score of 5,837 in the traditional games and 3,146 in the baker games for a tournament score of 8,983.

VU was led by junior Brighton Lucas (Salem, Ill.) who came away with a 23rd place finish as an individual out of 351 bowlers competing.

Lucas finished his six games with a total of 1,273 pins for an average of 212.2 pins per game and finished Saturday with a very impressive 277 in his sixth game.

Freshman Nicholas Gregg (Salem, Ill.) was close behind Lucas, finishing with a total of 1,267 pins in his six games, good for 27th overall and a 211.2 average.

Freshman Cayden Russell (Noblesville, Ind.) was the third VU bowler to compete in all six games, finishing with a total of 1,176 pins or a 196 average, good for 63rd overall.

Freshman Dakota Waskom (Louisville, Ky.) finished five of the six games, finishing with an average of 174.4 pins per game and a total of 872 for the tournament.

Freshman Kannon King (Salem, Ill.) ended his Saturday with 757 pins over four games for an average of 189.3 pins per game.

Freshman Dylan Lewis (Louisville, Ky.) rounded out the VU tournament scorers, ending with 492 pins over three games for an average of 164 pins per game.

VU then returned to the lanes Sunday morning for the final day of competition and came away with 3,146 pins over 16 baker games, for an average score of 196.6 pins per game.

The Trailblazers will look to continue to improve and build on their early season success when VU hits the lanes this coming weekend at the Columbia 300 Western Shootout at Royal Pin Western in Indianapolis.

The two-day tournament is set to begin on Saturday, Oct. 14 and conclude Sunday, Oct. 15.

VINCENNES RESULTS

TEAM RESULTS

VU (18th) – 1057, 932, 971, 953, 920, 1004 – 5,837. Baker – 3,146. Total – 8,983.

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS

Brighton Lucas (23) – 214, 190, 187, 196, 209, 277 – 1,273

Nicholas Gregg (27) – 247, 169, 195, 195, 248, 213 – 1,267

Cayden Russell (63) – 234, 225, 205, 193, 150, 169 – 1,176

Dakota Waskom (152) – 186, 192, 193, 156, x, 145 – 872

Kannon King (191) – 176, x, x, 213, 168, 200 – 757

Dylan Lewis (272) – x, 156, 191, x, 145, x – 492

Beyond the Mountain Top January 12 @ the Victory Theatre

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