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Evansville Day School Partners with Red Cross for Life-Saving Blood Drive

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Evansville Day School Partners with Red Cross for Life-Saving Blood Drive

In response to the critical national blood shortage, Evansville Day School is proud to partner with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive on Tuesday, September 19, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Evansville Day School. The shortage of blood donations across the country has reached alarming levels and every drop counts. With lives on the line, EDS is calling on the community to join in this noble cause and help save lives by donating blood.

Event Details:

  • Date: Tuesday, September 19
  • Time: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Location: 3400 N. Green River Rd. Evansville, IN 47715
  • Scheduling: While scheduling an appointment time is recommended for your convenience, it is not required. Walk-ins are welcome.

Blood donations are vital for various medical treatments, surgeries, trauma care, and ongoing patient care. The Red Cross provides blood products to hospitals across the nation, ensuring that patients receive the life-saving transfusions they need.

To schedule an appointment, visit: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?order=DATE&range=10&zipSponsor=EDS

Evansville Day School is the area’s only independent school, focused on a world-class education and preparing students for a successful life beyond the classroom by fostering skills such as balance, resilience, global mindedness, and entrepreneurial learning. As a result, students excel academically while actively developing leadership skills. For more information, visit evansvilledayschool

Five Indiana Mayors were Vincennes University Trailblazers at the same time

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VINCENNES, Ind., September 18, 2023 – In 1976, five Vincennes University students were transforming their futures and studying law enforcement, broadcast production technology, business, and more. They were living the lives of college students: studying, living in residence halls, and hanging out with friends, but their paths never really crossed. Two were even residing on the same floor of Harrison Hall but did not know each other.

Decades later, their lives converged in unbelievable circumstances.

Denny Spinner, Harold “Huck” Lewis, Terry Seitz, Mark Senter, and Cathy Gross are all current or former Indiana mayors who were students on the Vincennes Campus in 1976.

“Just the irony that five future community leaders were at Vincennes University together is amazing,” Senter said.

They have established a strong connection and unique bond, dating back to 2011 when Spinner ’76, Senter ’76, Seitz ’77, and Lewis – all sitting mayors at the time – “met” at a gathering of elected officials. Gross is the most recent addition to the group. She joined this incredibly unique Trailblazers club only weeks ago.

“It was very funny when we found out we were there at the same time,” Lewis said. “We just all started talking. It was like, ‘I went to Vincennes University.’ Then, someone said, ‘So did I,’ and it just kept going on.”

The five current and former Hoosier mayors are a prime example of VU’s history of educating Indiana leaders.

“It speaks to the tradition of Vincennes University providing the very best in educational opportunities following high school,” Gross said. “VU is the perfect place to acquire core credits in a residential university environment where many life lessons are also learned. What I learned at VU created a solid foundation for my future. I was not considering public service while there. However, my experiences definitely impacted my future in a positive way.”

Serving Indiana communities and Hoosiers

Gross is the current mayor of Monticello, while Senter is the mayor of Plymouth.

Senter says he knew he wanted to be an Indiana state trooper since the fifth grade. While in high school at Indianapolis Northwest, he learned of VU’s law enforcement program. After graduating from VU, Senter entered the Indiana State Police Academy and enjoyed a 28-year career with the state police, including 21 as a detective. After being involved in the City of Plymouth in various aspects, he ran for mayor in 2007 and has served in that role for 16 years.

Seitz was the mayor of Jasper before becoming a senior advisor and the Indiana outreach director for U.S. Senator Mike Braun.

According to Seitz, “As I recall, none of us were majoring in anything to do with government, government affairs, etc. I believe each of us took what we learned in our various VU studies and applied it to public service in our own ways throughout our lives.”

Spinner, a former mayor of Huntingburg, was appointed as executive director of the Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs by Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch in 2020. He majored in broadcast production technology at VU so did Seitz.

“It was at VU that I was challenged by my Department Chair, Mark Lange, to take a leadership role,” Spinner said. “Mark placed me in a role at the radio station that brought out a side of me that I did not know. Had it not been for that, I doubt that I would have ever considered being a leader, let alone running for mayor. Mark Lange was a mentor to me not only at VU but in the years after. He definitely sparked the flame that resulted in me wanting to lead and serve.”

Lewis is the former mayor of Lebanon. He was elected in 2009 and played an instrumental role in establishing the VU Gene Haas Training and Education Center in Lebanon. His career in government spanned 20 years, including stints as a county commissioner and a councilman. Lewis currently works closely with mayors and commissioners throughout Indiana as the head of business development for a civil engineering firm in Indianapolis.

It’s Picture Time

Just weeks ago, Spinner, Senter, Lewis, Seitz, and Gross attended the 2023 Accelerate Indiana Municipalities Ideas Summit in French Lick.

“Such moments always lead to laughter and stories,” Seitz said.

Seitz, Lewis, Senter, and Spinner pose together for a photo yearly. The recent conference was the same yet different. This time, Gross joined them in the snapshot.

“We always attempt to get our photos taken at each conference we attend,” Senter said. “As the four of us were doing that this year, Cathy walked by and asked what we were doing. We told her the story. She said she was on campus at the same time we were. Pretty amazing to find a fifth!”

Added Lewis, “When we take that photo, we all start talking about things that went on when we were at Vincennes University. There are a lot of similarities.”

Spinner, Seitz, Lewis, Senter, and Gross embody the VU motto of “Learn In Order To Serve” by dedicating their lives to public service and Hoosiers throughout Indiana.

USI overall enrollment up including record number of graduate students

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Increase in diversity continues 10-year upward trend

For the first time in more than a decade, the University of Southern Indiana has seen an increase in its overall enrollment. “This is an exciting time to be at the University of Southern Indiana,” says Troy Miller, Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management. “This is the year to make our mark in the sand and begin a trajectory of growth. We can’t wait to see the achievements of this larger Class of 2027 during their time at USI. This increase in our incoming class size reflects our unwavering commitment to providing an exceptional educational experience and underscores the continued appeal of USI among prospective students as a first choice.”

Combined, undergraduate, graduate and dual credit enrollment totaling 9,286 is up 1.2% from Fall 2022. The University also saw an increase in its first-time, full-time freshmen enrollment, 1,283, up by 2.6% compared to 2022. A record 1,854 students are enrolled in graduate programs, an increase of 1.8% over 2022, with an increase of 4.9% in new graduate student enrollment. While new freshmen enrollment was up, overall undergraduate enrollment saw a small dip at 5,409, down 2.3% from 2022. The decrease in total undergraduate enrollment can be attributed, in part, to smaller classes in recent years.

In 32 high schools across the state, 2,023 students are enrolled in dual credit through the College Achievement Program (CAP)—an increase of 11.3% from 2022. Notably, CAP courses are now offered free of charge to all students. In the past, the majority of USI dual credit courses required a fee of $25 per credit hour. According to a 2020 study conducted by the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, dual enrollment can serve as a beneficial approach to ease the progression from high school to college, particularly for underrepresented students, including first-generation, minority and low-income.

The University remains dedicated to underrepresented populations with students of color and international students making up a record 18.1% of the student population, up from the previous year’s record of 16.9%, and a continuous upward trend over the last decade. In recent years, the largest gains have been among Hispanic and Asian students. In each of the last two years, USI has also seen an increased proportion of male students landing at 37.4% this year.

“While we celebrate the increase in diversity at the University, we are committed to continually fostering a growing, inclusive community that champions the voices of all,” says Dr. Ronald S. Rochon, USI President. “We’re encouraged by the recent enrollment increase of men as we have traditionally enrolled a higher proportion of women students.”

The University is pleased to welcome a highly academically qualified Class of 2027 with an average GPA of 3.41 on a 4.0 scale. This reflects a consistent trend of attracting students with strong academic aspirations and standards, reinforcing USI’s position as a preferred campus for high achieving students.

Students at USI represent 87 Indiana counties, 47 states and 40 countries. In-state students comprise 76.0% of the student body, with out-of-state and international students making up the remaining 24.0%.

UE Men’s soccer set to host no. 5 Louisville Tuesday night

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The Purple Aces return home for a non-conference matchup after beginning MVC play
 
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — The University of Evansville men’s soccer team hopes to have some home magic against a top five team on Tuesday evening.
After a disappointing weekend on the road, the Aces are looking to bounce back on Tuesday night. UE welcomes No. Louisville to Arad McCutchan Stadium for the first time since 2001 as the two teams renewed their series in 2021. It will also be the first time in five years that Evansville has hosted a Top Five team at home. The last game against an opponent No. 5 or higher team came in 2018 when UE hosted then No. 2 Indiana for a 5-0 loss.

It was a tough start to Missouri Valley Conference play for Evansville with a road loss to Drake. A goal in the final five minutes of the match made the difference, handing UE a 2-1 loss. The Aces lone goal of the weekend came on an unusual play Saturday night. Evansville was awarded a free kick in the penalty area that was taken by midfielder Ola Arntsen. Arntsen’s shot careened off two Drake players making its way into the bottom right corner of the net.

Louisville comes into Tuesday’s game holding a 4-1-1 record on the season. The Cardinals lost their first game of the year on Friday against Virginia Tech on a goal in the final four minutes of the game. The 2-1 loss was only Louisville’s second game of the year with less than two goals and the first since their opening contest against Tulsa. The Cardinals have been the first team to score in all six of their games this season including netting a goal in the first 11 minutes of the match in each of their last four games.

Evansville Interim Head Coach Robbe Tarver will coach his first game against his former program on Tuesday. Tarver was a Volunteer Assistant Coach for the Louisville Cardinals from 2017 to 2020 including one year under current Head Coach John Michael Hayden. Tarver was also an assistant along with Hayden from 2017 to 2018 before Hayden was promoted to Head Coach of the program.

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

7 p.m. Monday, September 18

USI Rechnic Holocaust Series to feature award-winning author, explore Holocaust family history

The USI Foundation is hosting the second annual speaker for the Edward D. and Regina Rechnic Holocaust Series from 7-8 p.m. Monday, September 18 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West on the USI campus. The presentation, “My Family’s Holocaust Story and the Threats We Face Today,” will feature Margaret McMullan, author of nine award-winning books, followed by a Q&A session with audience members. A reception will follow, and the event is open to the public at no charge.

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6 p.m. Thursday, September 21

USI Multicultural Center to host 2023 Rhythm Fest

The USI Multicultural Center is excited to present Rhythm Fest 2023, featuring live music performances, dancing and food, at 6 p.m. Thursday, September 21 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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SAVE THE DATE

September 29

USI Essence of Excellence Summit to focus on “Excellence as a Mindset,” feature first-generation educator

The 12th annual USI Multicultural Center Essence of Excellence Summit is set for 3 p.m. Friday, September 29 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West. This year’s theme, “Excellence is a Mindset,” aims to provide all college students, especially those of historically underrepresented backgrounds, the knowledge, tools and skills to achieve better versions of themselves.

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October 5-7

USI Communal Studies Association Conference to explore communal theory, practice and impact

The Communal Studies Association (CSA) Conference will meet Thursday through Saturday, October 5-7, on the USI campus and in New Harmony, Indiana. The theme for the 2023 Conference is “Communal Theory, Practice and Impact,” in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the CSA.

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October 12-15

USI Theatre to present Dracula in October

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 from Thursday, October 12 to Sunday, October 15 in the USI Performance Center.

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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 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 the 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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Released Wednesday, September 13

USI honored award recipients at annual Founders’ Day Luncheon

The USI Alumni Council honored the founding figures of the institution and recognized its three highest award recipients at its annual Founders’ Day Luncheon on Wednesday, September 13 in Carter Hall on the USI campus.

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Gushrowski and Romashkin pace UE men at Valpo

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Duo is tied for third entering final round

CHESTERTON, Ind. – Nicholas Gushrowski and Daniil Romashkin are tied for third place as the University of Evansville men’s golf team is in second place with two out of three rounds complete at the Valpo Fall Invitational.

Evansville’s duo posted 2-round scores of 147 at Sand Creek Country Club.  Gushrowski had the low round of the day for the Purple Aces.  After posting a 78 in the opening round, he carded a 3-under 69 in round two.  Romashkin completed Monday’s action with scores of 74 and 73.  Both are tied for third place, 14 shots off the lead.

Andres Rodriguez was third for UE.  He checked in with rounds of 73 and 78.  His 151 is tied for 18th.  Ranking in a tie for 24th is Michael Ikejiani.  He shot a 74 in the first round before posting a 78.  Caleb Wassmer rounded out the team scoring with a 154.  After registering an 80 to open the day, he lowered his score by six strokes to a 2-over 74 in the second 18.

Three individuals were on the course for UE, led by Carson Parker.  He started the event with an 81 before posting an even 72 in the second round.  His 153 is tied for 28th.  Masatoyo Kato dropped his score by seven strokes between rounds.  He started with an 82 before wrapping up the second round with a 75.  His 157 has him in 45th place.  Eli Rohleder had rounds of 79 and 86 to finish the day with a 165.

Valparaiso holds a commanding lead in the team and individual standings.  The Beacons have a team score of 577 with two rounds in the books.  They lead the Aces by 16 shots while UE is three in front of third-place DePaul.  Caleb VanArragon of Valpo leads the individual standings.  Rounds of 66 and 67 gave him a 133, which is 12 in front of his nearest competition.

The third and final round is set for Tuesday morning.

UE women tied in 6th entering final round of “The Velvet”

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Enchelmayer is tied for 13th place

PADUCAH, Ky. – With two rounds in the books at “The Velvet”, the University of Evansville women’s golf team is in sixth place at The Country Club of Paducah.

Leading the way for the Purple Aces was Allison Enchelmayer.  After posting a 79 in the opening 18 holes, she carded a 5-over 76 in the second 18.  Her 155 is tied for 13th.  Kate Petrova wrapped up the day three strokes behind Enchelmayer with a 158.  She totaled a 79 in each round.

Jane Grankina was next up for UE.  She opened with an 84 before lowering her score by seven strokes to a 77 in the second 18.  Her 161 is tied for 29th.  Making one of the largest jumps in the field was Trinity Dubbs.  Dubbs opened the tournament with a 94 before dropping her score by 17 shots in the second round.  Her tally entering the third round is 171.  Magdalena Borisova posted scores of 84 and 88 and has a 172.

Two individuals played for UE with Destynie Sheridan leading the way.  Rounds of 82 and 83 have her tied for 38th with a 165.  Carly Frazier notched scores of 86 and 90 and finished the day with a 176.

Evansville’s team score of 635 is in 6th place.  The Aces are seven behind Bellarmine and seven ahead of Southern Illinois.  Murray State paces Belmont by one stroke.  The Racers posted a team score of 608.  Payton Carter of MSU leads the individuals. Scores of 73 and 75 have her three in front of a second-place tie.

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

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The University of Southern Indiana 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. USI students are encouraged to check in with their Eagle Access Cards.

Students carefully chosen from an application process will perform and showcase their talent in a variety of categories including:

– Songs – Lyrical Interpretation

– Dance and Instruments – Rhythmic Interpretation

– Rap, Poetry/Spoken Word, etc. – Artistic Interpretation

– Monologues, Stand-up Comedy and Dialogues – Theatrical Interpretation

Participating students will be judged on entertainment value, originality and overall presentation. Individual and group acts will be selected to perform at the event.

Cash prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place winners in both individual and group categories. A cash prize will also be awarded based on audience choice.

“We are so excited to see our students show off their talent in our range of categories,” says Jada Hogg, Outreach Coordinator and Student Mentor. “Live at the Apollo is a great opportunity to showcase the hidden talent of USI’s student body. Come out and enjoy a night of fun and entertainment!”

Governor Holcomb Issues Proclamation for Forensic Science Week, September 17-23, 2023

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National Forensic Science Week brings recognition to the role that proper forensic science plays in the investigation of crimes throughout the nation, from exonerating the innocent to identifying the guilty.

For more information about National Forensic Week, visit: http://www.forensicscienceweek.org/

For information about the Indiana State Police Laboratory Division and the services they provide, visit: http://www.in.gov/isp/labs/

Below are some interesting stats from the past year (2022):

  • There were 24,935 new cases submitted for analysis at the four Indiana State Police laboratories
  • Crime Scene Investigators responded to 941 different crime scenes throughout the state
  • Polygraph Examiners conducted 418 polygraph tests
  • The total number of Indiana offender samples being searched in the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) was more than 431,000.  In 2022, there were 736 cases in Indiana linked to a potential suspect by a CODIS DNA match

There are four Indiana State Police laboratory facilities statewide and for additional information, please contact the Public Information Officer (PIO) listed adjacent to the named laboratory location:

USI welcomes NKU back to Strassweg

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Eagles host Norse for the first time since 2011

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Soccer welcomes Northern Kentucky University back to Strassweg Field Tuesday when the Screaming Eagles host the Norse for a 6 p.m. match. Tuesday’s match is the first meeting between the two men’s soccer programs at Strassweg Field since 2011 when the Eagles and the Norse were rivals in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.

The Eagles (0-6-0) are still searching for their first victory of the season after opening the homestand with 4-0 losses to the University of Evansville and Belmont University. NKU is 1-2-3 this fall after falling to Bowling Green State University, 2-1, and defeating Oakland University, 3-0, last week.

USI and NKU renewed the old GLVC-rivalry last year with Norse winning 3-2 in Highland Heights, Kentucky. NKU leads the overall series, 15-14-1, and has won the last nine match ups. USI last defeated NKU in 2003 when the Eagles won in overtime, 1-0.

After Tuesday’s match with NKU, USI is off for nine days before completing the four-match homestand and opening the Ohio Valley Conference slate with a match versus Southern Illinois University Edwardsville September 28. The USI-SIUE matchup will be the first conference meeting between the two programs since the Cougars departed the GLVC and Division II in 2007.

SIUE, which also will be visiting Strassweg Field for the first time since 2006, leads the all-time series with USI, 13-3-1, and in conference play, 12-1-1 (GLVC). Two of USI’s three victories over SIUE came during the Eagles’ first move to Division I in 1993 (4-2 at Strassweg Field) and 1994 (4-0 at SIUE). The Cougars won last year’s match-up in Edwardsville, 5-1, and have taken the last five meetings, dating back to 2002 GLVC Tournament.

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