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UE Magazine is distributed toalumni and friends through the Officeof University Relations, University ofEvans ville, 1800 Lincoln Avenue,Evansville, Indiana 47722. Change ofaddress notification should be sent to theOffice of Alumni and Parent Relationsat the same address. The University ofEvans ville operates under a nondiscrimi-natory policy with regard to race, color,creed or religion, national origin, gender,sexual orientation, age, or disability.

EditorLucy Himstedt

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Associate EditorAndrew Carter ’07

DesignerSusan Heathcott ’78, M’80

TABLE OF CONTENTSFEATURES

6 WHAT IS IMPACT?7 | Karolina Tòth:

International, Transformational8 | Eric Stoessel: Meaningful, Personal9 | Ava Schwalb: Accountable, Connected

DEPARTMENTS

2 CAMPUS CONNECTIONS

10 ACES IN ACTION: IMPACT, Lithuanian Style

12 WHERE ARE THEY NOW? CANOEHENGE

13 GET CONNECTED, STAY CONNECTED

14 ALUMNI CONNECTIONS14 | Class Notes17 | UE and You22 | In Memoriam

24 HOMECOMING REUNION WEEKENDSCHEDULE AND REGISTRATION

ON THE COVER:Welcome new students! The diverse freshman class boasts the highestnumber of international students in more than a decade. The class is543 members strong, a five percent increase from last year, and repre-sents 28 states and 20 countries. Included in the class are an author,film actress, eight students from Syria, veterans who served in Afghan -istan, and a race car driver. Be watching for stories about many of themin coming issues of UE Magazine. In addition, more than 85 percentof last year’s freshmen have returned to UE for their sophomore year,marking the highest retention rate in 15 years. The undergraduate stu-dent body as a whole has approximately 2,300 students from 41 statesand 54 countries.

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Senior Design Project Rolls On This spring, a group of University of Evansville mechanical engineer-

ing students infused their senior design project with a spirit of giving:They designed, built, and donated an aquatic wheelchair for local chil-dren and adults with disabilities. The team, along with faculty advisor Doug Stamps, UE professor of

mechanical engineering, presented the chair to Easter Seals Rehabilita-tion Center therapists and clients in May at the Evansville center’stherapeutic pool.The presentation marked the completion of a senior design project

that began last fall, when a 10-person team of mechanical engineeringstudents accepted a unique challenge: Design and fabricate an aquaticwheelchair to enable Easter Seals clients to safely enter and exit thecenter’s therapeutic pool, using an existing wheelchair-accessible ramp. The UE students obtained donations of funding, products, and

services for the project, and spent months researching, designing, fab-ricating, building, testing, and refining the chair in consultation withEaster Seals’ therapists and rehabilitation engineer. “This service-learning project truly brings engineering design to

life, and the team’s dedication to serving the community was key tohelping them overcome the challenges that naturally arise during adesign project,” said Stamps. “I’m very proud to see them emergewith a high-quality product that will make a difference in the lives ofchildren and adults with disabilities.”UE students involved in the project include 2013 graduates Ken-

neth Kaufmann (team leader), Kelly Esser, Clint Hoskins, and SamMires; and current students Melissa Thompson, Luke Zarnoth,Gaby Fifer, Nolan Eliason, Ian Kendrick, and Jessa Ward. �

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of his late father, John H. Schroeder H’82, a lifetime member of UE’sBoard of Trustees and the Easter Seals board chairman in 1959-60.Since 2001, UE’s Fiji chapter has held an annual “Hot Tub-a-

Thon” fundraiser, which has raised $90,000 in donations to providetherapy for Easter Seals clients. The Fiji brothers also volunteer atEaster Seals events throughout the year.

A Meaningful TributeOne of the hallmarks of the University is the willingness of the

campus community and friends to help when and where needed.Such willingness was recognized on June 5 at the annual EasterSeals Tribute Dinner in Evansville. At the event, UE trustee John C.Schroeder H’00 and his wife, Diane M’74, were honored as wellas UE’s Epsilon Iota chapter of Phi Gamma Delta (“Fiji”) fraternity,for their support of local children and adults with disabilities. The Schroeders have been Easter Seals President’s Council mem-

bers since 1996, and their generosity helped the Easter Seals Rehabili-tation Center open Milestones (an inclusive child care center) andrefurbish the therapeutic pool. John, a Fiji alumnus, is a two-timeEaster Seals board member who serves on the organization’s execu-tive committee. As chairman-elect for 2014, he carries on the legacy

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You Can “Make an Impact”

With students moving into the new Walnut and FrederickCommons townhouses and the Fifth Third Bank Basketball Prac-tice Facility just beginning its second year, there is an air of changeand excitement on campus, as plans become reality under the Facil-ities Master Plan and President Tom Kazee’s Vision Statement. Thisfall, fundraising efforts are under way to bring several more plannedprojects to fruition.The campaign, titled “Make an Impact,” kicked off September

15 and focuses on four priorities: the Bower-Suhrheinrich Library,Hyde Hall, the Center for Career Development, and the street -scapes surrounding campus. President Kazee’s vision to enhance thelearning environment of the University is far-reaching, and this sec-ond module of “Make an Impact” has a goal to fund these projects.

Bower-Suhrheinrich Library ($3.5 million): “The library is thebeating heart of a great university,” the Vision Statement reads.Planned updates to the library will benefit both the academic andsocial dimensions of life at UE, and they include providing invitingspaces (both quiet areas and group study rooms) and adding a newentrance facing Ridgway University Center.

Hyde Hall ($5.2 million): Hyde Hall and Shanklin Theatre, visi-ble from the Sesquicentennial Oval, are home to UE’s world-classtheatre program and other highly regarded programs. Hyde Hallwill be renovated to create flexible and active learning spaces, with

state-of-the-art technology to facilitate on-site and online learning.It will have classrooms similar to those in the Schroeder Schoolof Business Building.

Center for Career Development ($1.9 million): The Center forCareer Development marries existing career resources with newinitiatives that will make UE a national leader in student careerexploration – including the Career Advantage Program for prospec-tive students and the Advanced Career Education certificates toincrease job-readiness and boost our graduates’ competitive edgein the workforce.

Streetscapes/Walnut Plaza ($1.6 million): Student safety andsatisfaction, as well as community pride led to the fourth priority –UE’s streetscapes along Weinbach Avenue and Walnut Street. Fortoo long, Walnut Street has acted as a barrier, separating one partof campus from the other. UE will unify the campus by workingwith the City of Evansville to change this heavily traveled thor-oughfare into an appealing plaza connecting Ridgway UniversityCenter and Carson Center. Traffic will continue to use the street,but it will be safer for pedestrians, and the street could be closedfor special occasions and major events.

To find out more about the projects or to contribute to the“Make an Impact” campaign, contact the Office of Developmentat 812-488-2272. �

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There was an air of excitement as a group of UE’s newest gradu-ates took part in the UE African American Alumni Association’s firstannual Senior Pinning Ceremony. Those participating in the newspringtime tradition included Asha Baker, Jaymes Hughes, MercedesJackson, Vanessa Parker, De Quon Turner, Taylor Ware, KeanuGordon-Williams, and Anjeanette Miles.It was just one part of UEAAA’s Annual Luncheon that was

attended by more than 60 members, students, and friends.

The event started with an informal gatheringof UE African American students and membersof the UEAAA Executive Board. President Kazeeopened the formal program with a welcome, fol-lowed by an invocation by Rev. Veltri Taylor M’81,and a State of the Association by Turae Dabney-Mumford ’99, M’06. There was also a panel of African American

Greek representatives, a report by Black Student Union presidentDe Quon Turner, and the election of the executive board. Membersinclude: Stephen McNeal ’82, president; Bettye Poole ’02, M’04, vicepresident; Patricia Fisher ’82, secretary; Patricia Outlaw ’86, treasurer;and Ella Johnson-Watson ’82, historian. The Zerah Priestly Carter University of Evansville African

American Scholarships were awarded to Kendra Adebayo, BrittanyFinch, and Bianca Edelhoff. �

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Talking Turkey about European BusinessEvery study abroad experience brings

something new to the participants – usu-ally to the students, but sometimes even tothe faculty members who lead them. ForOmer Bayar, UE assistant professor of eco-nomics, it wasn’t the location, Turkey, thatwas new −Turkey is home for him. For Bayar, the new experiencewas in actually being the faculty leader of the course. “Since I’dnever done anything like this, I didn’t have a particular expectationfor how the students would respond,” said Bayar. “Some were traveling abroad for the first time in their lives.

For some it was their first time on a plane. We lose sight of the factthat these are 19- to 20-year-olds with very limited travel experience.It’s exciting to observe them from a personal growth standpoint. It’s amazing to see how 10 days can change students’ lives sotremendously.”The course on contemporary European business issues took place

in Istanbul, Turkey, and in the United Kingdom. Teaching it was atag-team effort bringing in the expertise of fellow economics facultymember Mike Zimmer. “Europe is going through economic hard-ship, and it was very helpful to have Mike’s perspective on that, espe-cially regarding the labor market,” noted Bayar. “It was also helpfulto visit two countries on different ends of the continent.”“By visiting companies and taking part in cultural experiences, the

students had a chance to compare and contrast two very differenttakes on doing business in Europe. They compared England and itsstagnant economy being part of the European Union politically, butnot monetarily, to Turkey with its emerging economy negotiating toget into the EU.”

Bayar said it wasthe overall experi-ence, especially inIstanbul, that clearlydemonstrated thevalue of this first-hand type of learning beyond whatcan be conveyed in a classroom half a world away. “You can’t separatethe history from the culture from the economy in one of the oldestcities in the world.”Andrew Waldron, an economics major from Marion, Illinois,

agrees. “What I learned on this trip can’t really be bought with tuitionmoney or learned in a classroom. The experiences I’ve had and theconnections I’ve made via this program are invaluable. I know thatI am not only a better candidate for employment in the modernbusiness world, but I am also a more culturally aware person.”Bayar noted that enhanced awareness extended beyond the

course lessons themselves − relaying that when Turkey was experi-encing increased social unrest shortly after their return to Evansville,he ran into several of the students around town. They immediatelyasked if his family and friends in Turkey were all right. That’s a personal connection you don’t get by just sitting in a

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The Fulbright Program, founded in 1946 and sponsored by theUS Department of State, offers grants for US citizens to study,teach, and conduct research abroad, and for non-US citizens tocome to the United States.

New Leader for Student RecruitmentScott Henne is UE’s new dean of admission.

Most recently, he was director of freshmanrecruitment at Valparaiso University in north-western Indiana. Under his leadership, Val-paraiso experienced record freshman classesover the past three years in number, academics,and diversity. At UE, he is providing leadership

in identifying and recruiting the undergraduate freshman class andtransfer students.

“I’m delighted to join the admission team at the University ofEvansville – a top 10 U.S. News & World Report-ranked universityin the Midwest, but there are a lot more great things to tell aboutUE than that,” Henne says. “Admission’s job is to ensure thatprospective students understand UE in its totality. We must makeconnections, build relationships, and present the UE story to allowthem to decide if they want to be a part of that story.”

Henne says college admission has evolved in his almost 11 yearsin the profession. He notes that more than ever, family membersand others are helping students with their college decision. Theyare, of course, considering cost and return on investment, and hebelieves UE’s wide range of financial aid options is appealing. Healso notes the importance of the enhanced efforts of UE’s Centerfor Career Development. Prospective students at UE are offered afree, career-focused evaluation, which is something very few otherinstitutions offer.

“It is those types of distinctions that make the University ofEvansville a wise choice for students and, quite frankly, are appeal-ing to me as the person responsible for the team encouraging stu-dents to attend the institution,” Henne says. �

MacCauley ScholarshipIn August 2012, the Aces’

longtime public-addressannouncer, John MacCauley ’73,died of a massive heart attack.His death came before he couldaccomplish his dream of estab-lishing a scholarship for militaryveterans attending UE, but agroup of his friends and fellow veterans carried on his legacy byfounding the John MacCauley Jr. Memorial Scholarship forVeterans. This new scholarship gives financial support topost-9/11 veterans in all branches of the military. On a recent University of Evansville alumni cruise, Mary

MacCauley, his widow, was presented with a plaque commem-orating this scholarship and John’s love for his country. If you would like to give to John’s memory and his

endowed scholarship, please visit www.evansville.edu/give orsend your gift to the University of Evansville, c/o CatherineRenner, assistant director of gift planning and capital sup-port, 1800 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, Indiana 47722.

Ciccarelli to Lead Institute for Global EnterpriseKatie Ciccarelli is the new executive director

of the Institute for Global Enterprise, part ofUE’s Schroeder School of Business. Ciccarellibegan work in the position August 1 upon theretirement of Dan Miller ’70, the former exec-utive director who will remain involved in the

institute as its first-ever global executive-in-residence.For the previous year, Ciccarelli served as the institute’s director

of program development. Prior to relocating to Evansville, she wasassociate director of the Ahlers Center for International Business atthe University of San Diego, where she was also an adjunct profes-sor of international business. She has worked, taught, and studiedin Italy, Thailand, France, Portugal, and Brazil. Her undergraduatedegree is from the University of California at Davis, and she earnedan International MBA from the University of San Diego. “I have immense enthusiasm for the future of the Institute for

Global Enterprise under the leadership of Katie Ciccarelli,” saidSteven Standifird, PhD, dean of the Schroeder School of Business.“Her background, experience, and perspectives make her uniquelyqualified to guide this initiative into the future. Katie will build onthe foundation laid by Dan Miller, and will expand the institute’smission of creating valuable global opportunities for both studentsand regional businesses.” The Institute for Global Enterprise at UE is funded by a grant

from the Lilly Endowment.

Arts Programs Hit a High NoteThe University of Evansville had an excellent showing in this

year’s Arts Awards, presented by the Arts Council of SouthwesternIndiana. Faculty members and student performers in the Depart-ment of Music won two of the annual Arts Awards: Dennis Malfatti,associate professor of music and director of choral activities, wasnamed Arts Educator of the Year, while UE Opera under the direc-tion of Jon Truitt, associate professor of music and head of the voicearea, received the Ensemble of the Year Award. In addition, UEtrustee Bob Jones and his wife, Lisa, were named Arts Advocates ofthe Year for their involvement in and support of the University ofEvansville’s Department of Theatre, along with other communityarts organizations. The Arts Awards were presented at a banquet on August 22 at

Tropicana Evansville.

International HonorsTwo members of the UE community – a faculty member and

recent graduate – have received prestigious Fulbright scholarshipsto pursue international research and teaching projects. Robert Morse, professor of computer science, will spend the

Spring 2014 semester in Ljubljana, Slovenia, where he will split histime between teaching and research at the University of Ljubljana.He will teach a graduate-level course on his specialty, computationalalgebra, and collaborate with local mathematicians on two researchprojects. Shannon Galyan ’13 will spend her first year out of college in

South Korea, where she will teach English for the 2013-14 academicyear. Galyan, a native of Bloomington, Indiana, graduated in Maywith a Bachelor of Science in social studies education.

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What is IMPACT?Most organizations have one − the grocery

store where you shop, the hospital in yourinsurance network, your child’s daycare, and of course, this University you hold dear. Teams ofpeople often spend days and agonize over every word and phrase that goes into a mission state-ment. The problem with most isn’t that they are inaccurate, but they are often too long to repeat.And if those most affected by them can’t articulate them, it makes it nearly impossible to try tolive up to the good intentions and promises they convey. The University of Evansville’s marketing team, led by VP Don Jones, has set about the goal of

ensuring everyone touched by UE can embrace and articulate what makes us special. And it canbe found in what not only is an easy to remember word, but one that is absolutely appropriate.That word is IMPACT. This is how it captures the essence of UE's mission statement.

I = InternationalM = MeaningfulP = PersonalA = Accountable

C = ConnectedT = Transformational

We are all bound by this mission − whether in the long form that hangs on plaques on wallsaround the campus and is posted on the website − or in this new easy to remember, and moreimportantly to share with the world, short form. We all have IMPACT on the University ofEvansville – for those on campus by the work done daily with students to ensure personal, mean-ingful, transformational experiences – and by those of you off campus who have roles in tellingthe world about the UE differences, encouraging prospective students to take a look at theschool, making a donation to the Annual Fund to provide scholarships, signing up to be a men-tor or hiring a new graduate, or staying connected by attending homecoming 2013.

Thank you for your part in making UE’s mission, IMPACT, your mission. Feel freeto share your personal stories or opportunities through traditional ways or by socialmedia. Post on UE’s Facebook page at facebook.com/universityofevansville or

Tweet your thoughts to @uevansville with the hashtag #UEimpact.

There will be IMPACT prizes for the first 25 who share.

Images above, clockwise from left:Eric Stoessel with Patricia H. Snyder Concert and Lecture Seriespresenter, Sheryl WuDunn, authorof Half the Sky.Ava Schwalb taking in the sight ofthe US Capitol. She works in nearbyMcLean, Virginia, for one of thenation’s largest accounting firms.Karolina Tóth of Hungary in her roleas an RA helps check freshmen intotheir residence hall on move-in day2013.

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For Karolina Tóth ’13, an international student fromBudapest, Hungary, the word impact embodies the differenceshe hopes to make in her home country after completing hereducation at the University of Evansville. This past spring, Tóth’s articulation of her vision – helping

a Hungarian university start a cognitive science program – wonfirst prize in the LewerMark Student Insurance “Make YourMark” scholarship competition. The LewerMark agency, whichprovides health insurance programs for international studentsstudying in the US, awarded Tóth a $1,250 scholarship for heressay response to the question “How will an international edu-cation help me make a difference in the world?”Tóth’s first educational experience in the US was as a Rotary

Youth Exchange student in upstate New York. She learned aboutUE from fellow Hungarian Gergely Arki ’08 and Bev Fowler,director of international admissions, whom she met at a collegefair in Hungary.Although Tóth enrolled as a communication major, the

philosophy and cognitive science classes she took for generaleducation credit changed her plans, and she became a doublemajor in the two fields. “Dr. Beavers is so enthusiastic aboutwhat he does,” she said of Anthony Beavers, chair of the Depart-ment of Philosophy and Religion. “At home, philosophy is a drysubject about history, and UE’s approach is totally different.Cognitive science is such a broad area, and there are so manydifferent areas you can explore on your own.”At UE, Tóth has been involved with International Club,

Book Club, and Admission Ambassadors while serving as a res-ident assistant – a job she admits she initially didn’t know shecould handle. “Even if people aren’t sure you can do it, they give

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you the opportunity to try,” Tóth said. “That’s what I love aboutUE: people let you learn and support you along the way.” Her experience as an RA, in particular, has helped her navi-

gate one of the biggest cultural differences she’s found betweenHungary and the United States. “In Hungary, people are muchmore straightforward; they don’t sugarcoat things,” Tóth said.“People don’t take things as personally as they do in the US. Icould say one thing in Hungary and everyone would laugh itoff, but the same comment would really hurt someone here; itwould bother them for weeks. I’ve come to realize that some-times a straight line between two dots isn’t always the best wayto communicate.”Lauren Doss, UE’s coordinator of cultural engagement,

also has noticed Tóth’s growth since arriving at UE in 2010. “Inher time at our University, she has developed into a confident,mature, and capable leader in and outside the classroom,” Dosswrote in a letter nominating Tóth for the scholarship. Tóth will graduate in December. Her long-term goal is to

earn a doctorate in cognitive science and bring her expertisehome to Hungary, where she hopes to help a university estab-lish an academic department in the field. “It requires a lot ofknowledge of technology, and that’s where the world is going,”Tóth said, “Hungary shouldn’t be left behind.”As Tóth concluded in her winning essay, “I would have never

dared to have such ambitious goals of educating and leadingpeople, but my experience as an international student in Amer-ica has shown me that I can reach as high as I am willing towork for.”

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When Eric Stoessel ’15 enrolled at the University ofEvansville in 2010, the public health program – UE’s newestmajor and minor – didn’t yet exist. The former biochemistrymajor found his calling as a sophomore, declaring a doublemajor in public health and health services administration: a com-bination that allowed him to explore his interests in infectiousdiseases and the administrative aspects of health care.A year later, Stoessel was accepted to a prestigious summer

internship program: the 10-week Future Public Health LeadersProgram at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, funded bythe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than1,000 students applied, and only 48 were selected.The odds were steep, but Stoessel’s success didn’t surprise Payal

Patel-Dovlatabadi, director of UE’s public health program.“Eric is truly an exemplary student,” she said. “He is innova-

tive, collaborative, and demonstrates excellent leadership. Eric isalso unique in that he has such a strong passion and enthusiasmfor the field of public health. I believe he will be an outstandingleader in the field in the years to come.”After beginning the summer with a tour of the CDC in

Atlanta, Stoessel traveled to Ann Arbor, where he split his timebetween a field placement at the city’s Ecology Center and classesin the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health. Stoesselbelieves the internship experience will serve him well in his futuregoal of working for the CDC or the World Health Organization,specializing in infectious diseases. He’s interested in becoming a

“disease detective” – a professional who travels the world tolocate the source of an infectious disease outbreak – or openinga medical clinic in a developing country.He credits Patel-Dovlatabadi with helping him define his

professional interests. “She has always been a person who allowsme to make the decisions, but she helps with a guiding hand,”he said. “I tell her what I am interested in, and she points outthe areas of focus I can look into.”Despite the rigors of a double major and earning both a

bachelor’s and a master’s degree in five years, Stoessel exemplifiescampus involvement outside the classroom. He participates inGreek life, Orientation Leaders, Admission Ambassadors, Uni-versity Choir, the Senior Gift Committee, and Aces Cheerlead-ing. He also serves as the head director of Musical Madnessand UE’s Half the Sky campus ambassador, a position throughwhich he strives to raise awareness about the oppression ofwomen and girls worldwide. Stoessel helped organize last fall’sPatricia H. Snyder Concert and Lecture Series event featuringSheryl WuDunn, co-author of Half the Sky: Turning Oppressioninto Opportunity for Women Worldwide.This list of activities makes for a great résumé, but even

more importantly, Stoessel said he finds meaning and fulfill-ment in his pursuits. “I like trying new things in my life, and Inever shy away from a challenge,” he said. “I love being busy,and I really value hard work, dedication, and optimism.” �

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The first time Ava Schwalb ’11 walked into UE’s Centerfor Career Development, she wasn’t looking for advice on herrésumé or a job interview – she just needed a phone. After lock-ing her keys in her car, the accounting major walked into thecareer development offices to call a locksmith. When she learnedshe needed $40 cash but didn’t have the money on hand, DianeAustin (then the center’s administrative assistant) gave her a loan,thinking – as Schwalb recounts – that she would never see thestudent or the money again.But she did. Schwalb returned to pay back the money and,

through talking with staff, discovered the resources availablethrough the center. Over the next couple of years, the lessons shewould learn there shaped her personal and professional transfor-mation: After graduating from UE, Schwalb earned a master’sdegree from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business andlanded an accounting job with Ernst & Young, one of the world’slargest accounting firms, near Washington, DC. The first-generation college student and Evansville native had

little free time – she took a full-time course load at UE whileworking full-time and raising two boys, Caine (now 5 years old)and Raiden (3 years old) – but she became a frequent visitor tothe Center for Career Development. “It was really hard becauseI had so much responsibility,” she said, “but it was worth it – I was trying to better myself.” “Ava has a will of iron and persists no matter what,” said

Gene Wells, director of the Center for Career Development.“Ava’s secret is her understanding that setting goals sometimesmeans getting assistance. Once she knew what she needed, that

was it. When she left UE, there was little doubt she was on herway to achieving her goal of working for a Big Four accountingfirm.”Schwalb credits Wells and Linda Wulf, assistant director of

the Center for Career Development, for helping her secure aninternship at SABIC and matching her with an alumni mentor,Derrick Wagler ’00. “He was instrumental in me getting the jobI have now,” said Schwalb, who now works in the same Ernst& Young office as Wagler.As Schwalb gained confidence and entered her senior year,

she decided to apply for graduate school to increase her chancesof employment with one of the Big Four. She completed hermaster’s degree in accounting in 2012. That fall, after makingher way through a highly competitive recruiting process, shebegan work as a staff accountant for Ernst & Young in McLean,Virginia. She currently lives in Falls Church, Virginia, with herfiancé and two sons, and works in the area of expatriate taxation,helping file tax returns for US citizens who work overseas. Schwalb plans to stay with the firm long-term and work her

way up, but no matter what direction her career takes, she saidshe’ll always rely on the lessons she learned from UE’s Center forCareer Development.“They helped me learn to put myself in the best light and

made me feel more confident talking about myself in interviews,”Schwalb said. “I’m a pretty shy person, so that’s hard for me,but they really helped me get out of my comfort zone andpushed me to do better than I thought I could. If you don’tspeak for yourself, no one will.” �

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ACES IN ACTIONIMPACT, LITHUANIAN STYLE

International, meaningful, personal, accountable, connected, and trans-formational. These words comprise the IMPACT message recentlyimplemented by the University of Evansville. They are also words thatexplain the events of the last year in the life of Men’s Basketball teammember Egidijus Mockevicius.

A native of Kursenai, Lithuania, Mockevicius has gone from leadingLithuania to the U20 European Championship last July to assisting the Purple Aces in producing the most postseason wins in a season in over 40years. His journey began with another international player for UE, RokasCesnulevicius.“I heard about UE through Rokas,” Mockevicius said. “He spoke with the

coaches, showed them my information, and did everything. He has been abig help and is one of my best friends.”When the coaching staff saw the potential of the 6'10" center, they knew

this was a player that they had to pursue. Even if that meant traveling halfwayacross the world, which is what assistant coach Geoff Alexander did. Hetraveled to Slovenia to visit with Mockevicius and show him the opportuni-ties that the University of Evansville could provide. Those opportunities, along with the chance to be close to longtime friend

Cesnulevicius, were things that Mockevicius could not turn down as hequickly worked out all of the details and arrived in Evansville just over twomonths later. What was already scheduled to be a 22-hour trip turned outto be even longer due to a flight delay.“It was a long trip; I left the Vilnius airport in Lithuania and flew into

Warsaw, Poland,” Mockevicius explained. “From there I flew into Chicagoand that is where we had a problem. The flight to Evansville alreadydeparted, so I flew from there to Nashville.”While the coaches were traveling to Nashville to meet their new freshman,

a meaningful experience helped him to understand just how great people arein this country and gave him a glimpse into his relationships with Americansin the future.

“It’s a team award,” according to University of Evansville directorof athletics John Stanley M’83 who was named a recipient of theUnder Armour AD of the Year Award at the 48th annual conventionof the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics(NACDA) in Orlando, Florida, this summer.Stanley was one of 28 ADs to win the award over seven divisions;

he was one of four in Division I-AAA category (for non-footballschools).The award highlights the efforts of athletics directors at all levels

for their commitment and positive contributions to student-athletes,campuses, and their surrounding communities. “It sort of validates the direction of our athletic program,” Stanley

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“When I was in Chicago, my phone died, so it was not a good situation,”he said. “I arrived in Nashville and this woman knew I was from anothercountry and made sure to stay with me until the coaches arrived. She talkedto me and made sure I was not alone in a new place.”From there, the rest is history as he arrived in Evansville a few hours later

and embarked on a season that resulted in his berth on the Missouri ValleyConference All-Freshman team. He posted one of the top seasons for a fresh-man in program history, with 64 blocks, the most in a season at UE in over 20years. He was the #2 shot blocker overall in the MVC and tops in leaguegames. His first home Valley game gave fans a glimpse of the future as heposted 18 points, eight rebounds, and five blocks in an overtime win againstMissouri State. Some players find it hard to transition from the European game to the

way basketball is played at the collegiate level in the United States, butMockevicius had a seamless transition.“The game is the same no matter where it is played,” he said. “I just have

to work on different things over here and am working hard every day, espe-cially on my defense.”Mockevicius has adjusted extremely well to life outside basketball in a new

country. He is a sports management major at UE and has aspirations of beinga sportswriter following his playing career. Outside of class, he has spent timeworking as a practicum student in the athletic department at UE and workedwith the Evansville Otters in the summer. A pleasant part of his adjustmentto the US has been the opportunity to eat a steak every now and then, some-thing that is not as readily available in his native country.With six seniors having moved on from the team he was a part of as a

freshman, Mockevicius’s impact on the squad is sure to change. While he doesnot view himself as the team leader, he definitely knows his role.“I am more confident than I was last year and am extremely excited about

this season,” Mockevicius said. “I have neverbeen called a leader but we’ll see. We have alot of new guys and I just want to do whatI can for the team.”And fans of the University of Evansville

are definitely eager to see him back on thefloor in just over a month! �

IMPACT(Lithuanian Style)

I nternational – TarptautinisMeaningful – PrasmingasP ersonal – AsmeninisA ccountable – SkaiciuojamasC onnected – SujungtasT ransformational – Transformacinis

said. “I don’t really attribute it that much to me. I’m more of a sup-port role – a mentor in some regard – and my whole objective is tomake our athletic department better for the student-athletes andcoaches.”There has been a lot to celebrate in Aces athletics in the past cou-

ple of years. Among the notable accomplishments is UE bringinghome the Missouri Valley Conference’s 2012 all-academic award forthe highest cumulative grade point average. The Aces also held theMVC’s top graduation rate at 93 percent according to the NCAA’srecent Graduation Success Rate numbers. Last, but certainly not leastin the numbers category, the student-athletes logged more than 4,000hours of community service this past year. The basketball teams have moved into new homes in Evansville’s

Ford Center and the Fifth Third Bank Basketball Practice Facility on

campus, which houses both the men’s and women’s teams. The menwon 20 games for the first time in over a decade this past season andadvanced to the postseason for the fourth time in five years, while thewomen saw improvement in year two under head coach Oties Epps.The women’s soccer team won the regular season MVC Champi-

onship and will host this year’s tournament, men’s soccer was just agame shy of another title, and the softball team made the MVC tour-nament’s championship game. And many student-athletes were rec-ognized for accomplishments both on and off the field or court.Stanley says he is grateful the award brings attention to the good

things happening with the Aces. “It is a way to get the word outabout the kind of quality student-athlete we have,” Stanley said. “Wecompete at a high level against quality teams and hold our own injust about all the sports we play.” �

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CYNTHIA SIMMONS ’82

Since 2001, a University of Evansville Concrete Canoe

team has participated in the annual Concrete Canoe

Competition sponsored by the American Society of

Civil Engineers. As part of this event, civil engineering

student teams from universities around the US and

Canada race concrete canoes they have designed and

fabricated. Teams also make presentations and submit

reports on their concrete creations.

CanoehengeWhere Are They Now?

Each canoe is decorated in keeping with a theme that is selected by its team. Overthe years the artwork for the University of Evansville canoes has been done by UE artstudents or faculty, artistic friends of the University, or team members. What does one do with such uniquely adorned concrete canoes when their racing

days are over?The University of Evansville’s answer to that question was to create Canoehenge!Associate Professor of Civil Engineering Mark Valenzuela, team advisor, could not

recall who came up with the idea, just that it was inspired by Carhenge, the circle ofcars in Nebraska that has been set up in homage to Stonehenge.He did remember that the idea was enthusiastically embraced by everyone and soon

Canoehenge was established in the Koch Center for Engineering and Science courtyard.To create the effect of Stonehenge’s standing stones, some of the concrete canoes werebroken in half with the two pieces placed against each other in a V shape.Unfortunately there isn’t enough space at Canoehenge for all of the retired canoes.

One is on display in the second floor hallway of Koch Center of Engineering and Sci-ence. A few have been given away, and one is in Valenzuela’s backyard, placed there asa surprise one year by some of the team members. There are also canoes kept forpractice at a lake.Valenzuela is proud of all the canoes but admits to having a few favorites such as

the 2002 canoe. Named “BassAckwards,” it won best theme award at the competition.“The team came up with that name,” Valenzuela explained, “because during the

previous year’s race, they discovered the canoe rowed better backward than forward.So the next year, they decided on a fishing theme and had a (fake) bass pro-grammed to talk about UE at the display portion of the competition.”He also really liked 2004’s “Seuss Caneuss” because “it was so colorful and we

had people wear costumes based on Dr. Seuss characters for the presentation.”“I am impressed by how hard our students work on the project each year,” said

Valenzuela. “Especially as they receive no academic credit for their work and it’svery demanding, both building the canoe and presenting results.” �

Editor’s Note: With this year’s canoe, Palus, the team made it allthe way to nationals and placed 10th in the country. The team alsoreceived the Innovation Award. The students designed the canoebased on an idea from the TV show Mythbusters.

WHAT’S IN A NAME?All of UE’s concrete canoes have carefully selected names.They seem reminiscent of racehorses – how they all haveunique names and are eventually “retired” from racing.

2001 High Noon − Cowboy western theme2002 BassAckwards − Fishing theme (In honor of the first canoe paddling

better backward.)2003 Ace Purple − UE theme (UE hosted regionals for the first time in 2003.)2004 The Seuss Caneuss − Dr. Seuss theme2005 Lembus Durus − Roman theme (The name is Latin for “strong boat.”)2006 Sioux Canoe − Native American theme2007 High Octane – NASCAR theme2008 The Blade − Sword theme2009 Sasuke − Samurai warrior theme2010 Kialoa – Hawaiian theme2011 Crux Scutum – Harlaxton theme (The name is from the Gregory family

motto. It’s Latin for “the cross as my shield.” Harlaxton Manor was built forGregory Gregory in the 1830s.)

2012 Tempest – Thunderstorm theme (In honor of the Midwest thunderstormthat hit Nationals when UE hosted in 2011.)

2013 Palus – Lunar theme

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UEAAA Freshmen Welcome ReceptionAugust 24

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July 30TGI Friday’s and Victory Field, Indianapolis

Alumni and Friends DinnerMay 25

Fekhreddine Restaurant • Jabal Amman, Jordan

1950s1954

Head AgentsWilliam Knapp, Karl McClure

1955

Head AgentJohn Koehler

1956

Head AgentJohn Conaway

Class AgentsJoanne Bailey Detlef,Loretta (Beldon) Hoevener,Susan (Chenoweth) Olesen,Lewis Plane, James Schrieber

1957

Head AgentsLowell Foster, Tom Lukens

Class AgentPaul Wargel

1958

Head AgentsJames Barney, Maurice Rohleder

Class AgentsDavid Kishline, Raymond Wright,Allen Stremming, Carol (Spiegel)Yeker

1959

Class AgentsRita (Patry) Eykamp, Judy (Lockwood) Fiddick, James Schwengel, Joseph Fox, Jack Frohbieter, John Kern,JoAnne (Baugh) Miley, Dale Oberbeck, Jerry Purdie, Rahmi Soyugenc, Carol (Yokel)Stremming, Chor Weng Tan, Frederick Yarger

1960s1961

Head AgentRonald Miller

1962

Head AgentJack Kinkel

Class AgentsKen Dennis, Tom Tuley

1963

Head AgentJanice (Elmendorf ) Schmidt

Class AgentGail Kemp

1964

Head AgentSamuel Kershaw

Class AgentsJudi Freson, Wayne Boultinghouse

Bob Kraft ’64 was honored on April15 in the Indiana Senate with Reso-lution 46 introduced by SenatorVaneta Becker and co-sponsored inthe Indiana House by Representa-tive Suzanne Crouch. (Bob is pic-tured above with Rep. Crouch.)The resolution honored his dedica-tion to education for the past 50years. He had a successful career asa teacher at Plaza Park, principal atPerry Heights, and principal at ScottElementary. Bob retired in 1996 toenter the path of volunteering. He isquite involved in church work hav-ing taught a Sunday School class foryoung married couples, being on thechurch council, chair of the endow-ment committee, and serving 75 to80 persons each week at GoodNeighbor Club. He has been presi-dent of Evansville Retired TeachersAssociation and will complete atwo-year term as state president ofIndiana Retired Teachers Associa-tion. In his spare time, he hybridizesday lilies, gardens, and is an avid toytrain enthusiast with a very largeLionel train layout. Bob has been

married to Janice (Kleitz) Kraft ’62for 52 years. They have a daughterRuth, a son-in-law Jeff, and threewonderful grandsons.

Quentin Merkel ’64, M’72, retiredafter 45 years of coaching MemorialHigh School’s baseball team. He wasIndiana’s second winningest coachtrailing La Porte’s Ken Schreiberwith a record of 941-350-3 andthree state championship teams. Hecoached many baseball greats likeDon Mattingly and Pat Schulz ’89.Quentin coached the MemorialTigers since 1964 and had beenteaching and coaching since 1969.He was named to the UE AthleticsHall of Fame in 1988, the IndianaHigh School Baseball Coaches Hallof Fame in 1990, the National HighSchool Athletic Coaches AssociationHall of Fame in 2009, and the 2014Memorial High School Athletic Hallof Fame.

Jim Vaughn ’64x and his wife Myracelebrated their 50th weddinganniversary on August 25, 2012. Jimretired from the state of South Car-olina on November 8, 2012.

Jerry Sloan ’65, M’73, has returnedto the Utah Jazz as a senior basket-

ball advisor to the new head coachTy Corbin. Jerry is supporting theJazz operations and coaching staffthrough player evaluations, limitedpro and regional college scouting,and as host of an annual prep andcollege coaches clinic. During his 23seasons as head coach of the team(1988-2011), Jerry guided the Jazzto 19 playoff appearances, two NBAFinals (1997, 1998), seven divisiontitles, a streak of 16 consecutive win-ning seasons (1988-2004), 13 sea-sons with 50-plus wins and threewith 60-plus wins. He was inductedinto the Naismith Memorial Basket-ball Hall of Fame on September 11,2009.Read more at www.nba.com/jazz/news/20130619-jerry-sloan.html.

1965

Class AgentRuss Grieger

1966

Head AgentRobert Zimmerman Sr.

Class AgentCharles Van Vorst

1967

Head AgentsJean Coyle, Dianne McCarty

1968

Head AgentRonald Angermeier

Class AgentRobert Harper

1969

Head AgentSuzanne Graupner Pike

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Larry Mackey ’73Hometown and since: I was born and raised in Evansville. I grad-uated from Central High School (downtown location) in 1968 andenrolled at Indiana University at Bloomington with the aid of severalscholarships, including from the Western Golf Associations’ ChickEvans Caddie scholarship program and the Daughters of the AmericanRevolution. I studied accounting at IU for two years before I returnedin 1970 to my hometown to attend UE and pursue a liberal arts edu-cation in a small school setting. I completed those requirements in thesummer of 1972. I returned to IU Bloomington for law school in 1973and graduated with my law degree in 1976. Since law school gradua-tion, I have resided in Ottawa, Illinois (for one year); Springfield,Illinois (for nine years) and Indianapolis (since 1986).

Current Residence: Indianapolis, Indiana

Current Occupation: Trial Attorney; Partner, Barnes & ThornburgLLP, Indianapolis

Career Highlights: My legal career has been devoted almost entirely to the practice of federal criminal law;both as a prosecutor and defense lawyer. It is in criminal courtrooms where you find high stakes risks andrewards; despair and exhilaration, disappointment and hope, injury and healing, and tears and laughter. Nosingle moment however was more personally satisfying than when I, with the other members of the OklahomaCity bombing prosecution team, walked out of the Denver courthouse immediately after the jury’s convictionof Tim McVeigh in 1997 to throngs of citizens, blaring car horns, and heartfelt applause.

Family/UE Connections: I am one of six children. All five siblings continue to reside in Evansville; none ofwhom graduated college. One nephew, age 33, is enrolled in UE’s global leadership adult education programand expects to graduate next year.

I have two sons from my first marriage; Chris who is a lawyer in Chicago and attended Vanderbilt and IUBloomington Law School, and Allen who is in the PhD program for biomedical engineering at University ofMichigan after obtaining undergraduate and master’s degrees at Purdue.

I am married to Sarah Mackey, an IU graduate, and have three stepsons, Sam (age 15), Will (age 12), andMicah (age 6).

UE Alumni Activities: I presently serve on the UE Board of Trustees, and I support alumni events in Indianapolis area.

Favorite UE Memory: In the late ’60s and early ’70s, there was no better place to be than on a college cam-pus. The entire country was in the throes of the civil rights movement and the Vietnam War controversy, butthe debates were especially intense among its young people on college campuses. UE was every bit as aware,engaged, and vibrant as Chicago and Berkeley. UE was a fabulous spot from which to experience our country’stransformation.

Why would you like to come to Homecoming 2013 Reunion Weekend? There is no better place to spenda fall weekend. Also, I’m speaking this year as part of the Alumni Homecoming Speaker Series on Saturday,November 2.

The title of my comments is “Here Comes Our Pigeon.” I decided that I want to use part of my remarks to honor my departed friend David Jackson. I met David at UE in Professor Tonso’s sociology class my firstsemester at UE. David had cerebral palsy, could not walk or talk, but always brightened my spirits. I broughtDavid to and from his west side home for all of his classes. Our challenge was to get him up and down the stairsfor classes often held in buildings without elevators. So I would position David’s wheelchair outside the doorand wait for some young strong male student to approach to be my wing man. When I spotted him, I wouldtell David “here comes our pigeon.” No one ever turned us down. Every nominee accepted and by the timewe gently placed David and wheelchair back on the ground, our helper was yet another member of theDavid Jackson fan club.

Hear Larry Mackey speak on Saturday, November 2 at 10:00 a.m. in Eykamp Hall, Room 252, Ridgway University Center.

1970s1971

Head AgentMark Pillar

Class AgentsBob Clayton, Bruce Epmeier,Rebecca (Knight) Isley

Jerry Scheidler ’71 retired after 40 years of service and as longtimeprogram director for SWIRCA &More. He leaves behind a legacy ofgiving and advocacy. He has a life-long passion to help senior citizens.He led the creation and growth of anutrition program that served morethan 266,000 meals in the south-western Indiana region last year.

1972

Head AgentDaryl Buente

1973

Head AgentRichard Fulmer

Class AgentsGeorgia Davis, Ellisa Simpson

1974

Class AgentsPat Edwards, Rita Jo Gauck

1975

Head AgentKarin (Parker) Heinicke

1977

Head AgentPaula (Fischer) Alles

Mubarak Chouhdry ’77, M’79, has written a new bookI Love America So Why Don’t You!published by GlobalWeb Inc. andavailable at www.iloveamericasowhydontyou.com. What began as thetypical study abroad program forMubarak turned into a love of thisnation. He became a citizen in 1983.

accounting from UE and an MBAfrom Butler University. Of his 34years of experience in the industry,25 years have been in managementpositions. Chuck serves on UE’sBoard of Trustees. He and his wifeTami reside in Carmel, Ind.

1979

Keith Doades ’79 recently receivedthe Virgil Sweet Award, presented bythe Indiana Basketball Coaches Asso-ciation. Since graduating from UE,Keith has broadcast approximately2,500 high school sporting eventsin southern Indiana. Keith owns asports production and media man-agement company in Vincennes, Ind.

1980s1980

Head AgentMike Schopmeyer

Mike Alden ’80, athletic director atthe University of Missouri, has beenchosen as the 2013-14 president of

the National Association of Colle-giate Directors of Athletics. Thisprofessional association of thoseinvolved in intercollegiate adminis-tration provides educational andnetworking opportunities, theexchange of information, and advo-cacy on behalf of the profession.

Ed Brown ’80 has been activelyserving on the University of Evans -ville’s Alumni Association Board ofDirectors until this summer. He willbegin his term on the UE Board ofTrustees this fall. He is CEO of TheIowa Clinic PC. His daughter Lau-ren Brown graduated from UE in2010. He and wife Michele live inWest Des Moines, Ia.

Sharon (Lindsey) Macon ’80 retiredfrom the Evansville VanderburghSchool Corporation on May 23after 33 years in the classroom.

1983

Emir Turam ’83x, a former UEbasketball player and former playerfor the Turkish National team hasbeen director of international rela-tions for the Turkish Basketball Fed-eration (TBF) since 1995. The TBFis the sole organizer of all basketballactivities in Turkey, which includes:national team activities for boys andgirls of all ages; total administrationof the Turkish Division I and IILeagues for Men and Women; the

Regional League; and educational and development activities for allcomponents of Turkish Basketball,such as players, coaches, referees, andmanagers. Emir is pictured abovepresenting the Turkish bid for the2020 Olympics to the InternationalOlympic Committee EvaluationCommission earlier this year. Hehas a PhD in political science andteaches part time in leading univer-sities in Turkey. He and his wife,Didem (Didin) ’82, have twin sons,Cem and Emre, born in 1993. Youcan reach him through Twitter@emirturam.

1984

Head AgentJoel Sauter

Class AgentThom Johnson

1986

Head AgentRichard Ludwick

1987

Head AgentTracey (Maddox) McCool

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In his book, he explores why America is great and his assessmentof what he calls the rise of Muslimterrorism. He resides in Roswell,Ga., and is active in his communitythrough Kiwanis and other organizations.

1978

Keith Phillips ’78 was elected tothe University of Evansville’s Boardof Trustees. He and his wife Linda(Hudson) Phillips ’78 have sup-ported UE in many ways includingthe Board of Visitors, the ScienceAdvisory Council, and the Harlax-ton Society Board of Directors. Theyreside in Evansville, Ind.

Charles Singer ’78, CFP®, hasjoined Wells Fargo Advisors at itsIndianapolis office as senior vicepresident for investments. He wasmost recently a branch manager forRobert W. Baird & Co., and wasformerly a complex manager forSmith Barney. He holds a BS in

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October 12 Gregory Gregory Day Celebration in Indianapolis

October 12 UE/Loyola Soccer pre-match event in Chicago

October 13 Gregory Gregory Day Celebration in Chicago

Lynn Billeter-Ellegood ’87 and BillEllegood were married September 15,2012, at First Christian Church inColumbus, Ind. The honeymoonwas in Canada and Bar Harbor,Maine. Lynn completed her DPT atthe University of St. Augustine inApril 2012, with high honors. Thecouple resides in Columbus, Ind.,where Bill works as a global manu-facturing projects leader for Cum-

(1) in Clarksville, Ind. Greg, Tim,and Marty grew up in Evansvilleworking in bike shops during highschool and college. Their motherDoris Scheller, a long-time UEemployee, worked as a health cen-ter nurse for about 25 years, from1971 to 1996. You can read moreat tinyurl.com/kyawnms.

1990s1991

Head AgentRachel DeDomenico

Sally Rideout Lambert ’91 has beenappointed to a three-year term onthe University of Evansville Boardof Trustees. She is director for Alcoagovernment affairs and has servedon several UE advisory boards inthe past. Sally is founding co-chairof the Economic DevelopmentCoalition of Southwest Indiana andserves on the board of the Washing-ton, DC-based Public AffairsCouncil. She serves on the boardof directors for St. Mary’s WarrickHospital and on the steering com-mittee for the Women’s Fund ofWarrick County. She is anATHENA Award recipient and hasreceived the UE Outstanding YoungAlumna Award and Delta Sigma PiBusiness Leader of the Year Award.

1992

Head AgentBradley Seitzinger

Class AgentKerry Brenneman

1993

Head AgentWalter Lambert

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mins Engine Inc. and Lynn worksas a senior physical therapist forColumbus Regional Health, spe-cializing in spine care.

1988

Head AgentJames George

Class AgentsStephen Viola, Beverly (Guidara)Hudnut

1989

Class AgentsRonald Freson Jr., Wallace Paynter

Forrest Brumbaugh ’89 has beenselected to serve on the University ofEvansville’s Board of Trustees. Hepreviously served a three-year termas the alumni-elected trustee. For-rest has also served three terms as a member the Alumni Board ofDirectors. He is a partner at Ful-bright & Jaworski. He and his wifeKay Lynn reside in Dallas, Tex.,with their two sons.

(L-R) Tim, Greg, and Marty

Marty Scheller ’89 and brothersGreg ’76x and Tim ’78 are the own-ers (partners) of Scheller’s Fitness &Cycling founded in 1979, includinga new location which opened Sep -tember 2013 on 5701 Vogel Road,Evansville, Ind. The Evansville storeis their sixth location: (2) in Louis -ville, Ky., (2) in Lexington, Ky., and

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Scout’s HonorUE alumna Nicky Lodewyk ’11 and soon-to-be master’srecipient, Paul Starcher M’14 took a break from thehigh-adventure activities at the 2013 National ScoutJamboree for a photo at the front entrance. Nicky iswearing her Venturing Crew 365 T-shirt (UE’s outdoorclub). Both she and Paul are advisors for the group.

They were among an estimated 40,000+ Scouts, Ven-turers, volunteers, and staff from all over the countrywho spent time at this giant 10-day celebration ofScouting in July. Held once every four years, thenational jamboree is a chance to camp out, meet newfriends, learn new skills, and enjoy the outdoors. Thiswas the first jamboree at Summit Bechtel FamilyNational Scout Reserve in West Virginia, which is thenew permanent home for the jamboree.

We want to see where you have beenshowing off your Purple Pride.

E-mail a photo of you in your UE gear, and you could findyourself on the pages of UE Magazine or online.Send photos to uemagazine@evansville.edu.

Jennifer Hatten ’93 has beennamed vice president of the Ameri-can Bankers Insurance Association(ABIA), a subsidiary of the Ameri-can Bankers Association. As the onlyWashington, DC-based full serviceassociation for bank-insurance inter-ests, ABIA is dedicated to furtheringthe policy and business objectives ofbanks in insurance.

1996

Class AgentDanette Scudder

Jeffrey W. Johnson ’96 has joinedFirst Financial Bank as vice presi-dent, commercial loan officer. Previ-ously, he worked for United FidelityBank and Old National Bank.

Holly J. Marks ’96 has beenappointed to the three-year term as the alumni-elected trustee on theUniversity of Evansville Board ofTrustees. Holly is a senior registeredclient services associate at RaymondJames. She has served on the UEAlumni Association Board of Direc-tors in the past, including serving as president.

Kareem Richardson ’96, former UEbasketball player and assistant coach,

Mary’s serving in various roles suchas administrator of St. Mary’s Hos-pital for Women and Children anddirector of renal services. Currently,she is the director of clinical infor-matics and serves as an adjunct pro-fessor in the Dunigan FamilyDepartment of Nursing and HealthSciences at UE.

1999

Head AgentLeslie (Sams) Ashley

Class AgentAcacia (Martinez) St. John

Lisa (Ruster) Moore ’99 has beennamed executive director of com-munications in the Office of Com-munications and Marketing atIndiana State University. Lisa over-sees the university’s media relationsteam, develops publications and edi-torial strategy in collaboration withthe ISU Foundation, and coordi-nates the design, implementation,and promotion of Indiana StateUniversity Magazine. She also servesas university spokesperson and isresponsible for parent communica-tions and programming. For thepast year, she served as assistantdirector of the ISU Alumni Associa-tion. Her previous positions includecorporate event planner and clientrelations manager for VSD, LLC inVirginia Beach, Va.; assistant direc-tor of Greek Life at the Universityof Southern Mississippi; assistantdean of students at the University ofIllinois at Urbana-Champaign; andchapter consultant for Alpha Omi-cron Pi International Fraternity. Lisaearned a master’s degree in 2003from the University of Illinois atUrbana-Champaign.

2000s2000

Head AgentStephen Hawkes

Class AgentMarshall Ray

2001

Head AgentsCorey Murphy, Jed Nelson

Class AgentsSarah (Bittinger) Thoene, Nathan Charnes

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November 2 Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting

November 16 Harlaxton Society Reception for Peter Humpfrey

Todd Ferris ’01 was the winner ofAlt for Norge (All for Norway), Sea-son 3, Norway’s number one realityshow. Todd competed against 11other Norwegian-Americans over a10-week process in various cities inNorway to become the ultimatewinner. He was excited to bring hiswife, Megan (Sacksteder) ’03, to hishomeland for their independenceday (May 17) so that he could sharehis experience there. Read more atbit.ly/1dA00uo. His episodes canbe seen on YouTube under Alt forNorge Season 3.

2002

Head AgentStacey (Golec) Paul

Class AgentClay Havill

Amy (Mirus) Barrett ’02 is an associate electrical engineer at HaferAssociates PC. She was featured in“Women & Technology,” the coverstory of the June 2013 issue ofEvansville Business Journal. Encour-agement from high school teachersand her father, a math teacher, ledher to grow her skills in math andscience. Barrett studied electricalengineering while at UE. It was agood fit. Her passion for excellenceand desire to be seen as an engineerfirst, and a woman second, led her toreceive several awards while at Hafer.She received the 2012 Young Engi-neer of the Year by the Indiana Soci-ety of Professional Engineers. She wasincluded in the Top 20 Under 40

has accepted the position of headcoach at the University of Missouri-Kansas City where he was previouslyassistant coach during the 2007-08season. Before accepting the newposition of head coach, Richardsonwas an assistant at Louisville underRick Pitino. He and his wife, Greta,have three children, Jasmiyn, Amari,and Andre.

1997

Head AgentC.W. Raines III

Class AgentsClint Delapaz, Ruthie (Richardson) Shekell

Ryan Brownlee ’97 is now headbaseball coach at Western IllinoisUniversity. Ryan played all four aca-demic years for UE. His father, JimBrownlee, formerly the UE headbaseball coach, was his assistantcoach during the academic year2012-13.

1998

Head AgentJustin WhiteClass AgentsAndy Burnette, Tom Fischer,Amanda Quesenberry, Kristi (Barnes) St. Amour, William Teague, Kenneth White

Jeanne Braun ’98, M’05, and herhusband, Idrissa Cisse, welcomedtheir second son Ibrahim on April11, 2013, weighing 8 pounds and 21inches long. Max is the proud bigbrother. Jeanne started her career in health care management at St.

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awards list by the Engineering News-Record Midwest in February 2013.She is active in the community aschair of the National Society of Pro-fessional Engineers in Private Prac-tice Young Engineers AdvisoryCouncil. She serves as the vice pres-ident of the Indiana Society of Pro-fessional Engineers, the board of theYWCA, Young Leaders United withthe United Way of SouthwesternIndiana. She and her husband live inEvansville, Ind. The EBJ story canbe found here: www.courierpress.com/news/2013/jun/03/a-flair-for-math-science.

Landa Colvin-Marion ’02 andChris ’01 welcomed their first childinto the world on January 2. EvanJames was 9 pounds 13.5 ouncesand was 21.5 inches long. Evan gothis name because his mom and dadmet at the University of Evansville!Landa earned a PharmD fromCreighton University and is thedirector of pharmacy at the Veteri-nary Health Center at Kansas StateUniversity. Chris earned his DVMfrom Kansas State University and isa clinical research coordinator withAlcheraBio. The family resides inWamego, Kans.

2003

Head AgentsBo Gebbie, Rebecca Odle-Paxton

Class AgentsAbigail (Good) Falloon, Jennifer, (Laue) Gilmore, Katie Howard

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Heather (Smith) Bisher ’02Major at UE: Biology and Chemistry

Hometown: Petersburg, Indiana

Current Residence: Muncie, Indiana

Current Occupation: Director of housingand residence life at Marian University inIndianapolis

Career Highlights:� Academic advisor in the School of Natural Science and Mathematics – Indiana University East (2012-13)

� Assistant director for coordination of living learning programs in the Office of Housing and Residence Life – Ball State University (2008-11)

� First-year advisor in the Office of Residence Life – Miami University (2004-08)

� Assistant hall coordinator – Department of Residence – University of Northern Iowa (2002-04)

Family/UE Connections: Married to Joshua Bisher ’02 � Son, Gabriel, born in 2007

UE Student Activities: Resident assistant in Morton and Brentano Residence Halls for two years � Chairand member of Leadership Academy for four years � Residence Hall Association – National communicationscoordinator and senior NCC for 2+ years � Biology Club � Undergraduate research in biology

Favorite UE Memory: One of my favorite memories will always be living in Hughes Residence Hall, partic-ularly my sophomore year when the women on third floor main merged with men from one of the second floorwings. I have fond memories of the fun times had by all on our floor and our RA, many of whom are stillfriends I’m in contact with. This is also the year I met my future husband as he lived across the hall.

Why would you like to come to Homecoming 2013 Reunion Weekend? I’m looking forward to the RAreunion this fall and am serving on the planning committee. I enjoy coming back to campus during homecom-ing to reconnect with the people and place that had such an impact on who I am today. As a first generationcollege student, I had no idea what to expect when I arrived on campus, but through the mentorship of upper-classmen and the professional staff in various areas of student life (primarily residence life), I was able to quicklyget involved and begin learning about who I wanted to be. UE has a special place in my heart, and homecomingis a fun way to come back to see the changes and advances on campus while reaffirming connections withalumni and staff.

Civil engineering graduates from the Classes of 2002, 2003, and 2004 (foundersof the UE Concrete Canoe team), along with family members and former professorChris Gwaltney gathered to reminisce with Mark Valenzuela on August 24.

Civil Engineering Alumni Reunite

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2005

Head AgentSam Giesting

Class AgentsJimmy Funkhouser III, Shirley Lewis

Bryan Speer ’05 was selected asDistrict 3 Bob King Coach of theYear by his peers in the Indiana Bas-ketball Coaches Association. Bryanled Evansville Harrison to a 22-2record, including a sectional cham-pionship. He has a 96-40 mark insix seasons with the Warriors. He was also selected 2013 All-MetroCoach of the Year by the Evansville

Amanda (Schroeder) ’05 and Casey’03 Stevens welcomed their secondchild Keane Roen on February 2.He was 8 pounds and 7 ounces and20¼ inches long. He joins 2-year-old brother Keller Roe. The familylives in Kansas City, Mo.

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Courier & Press. He and his wifeBeth (Frette) ’97 have three chil-dren: Eli, Ty, and Cate.

Jeremy Duncan ’03 and Mindy(Mennel) ’04 welcomed a daughter,Claire Elisabeth, on Friday, March15 at 6:15 p.m. Claire weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and was 20½inches long. She joins big sister AriaGrace who was born in November2010.

Megan (Sacksteder) Ferris ’03recently became the junior varsityand assistant varsity volleyball coachat Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Schoolof Indianapolis. She and Todd Fer-ris ’01 (mentioned in Class of 2001notes) have their own realty business,Ferris Property Group, www.ferrispropertygroup.com. They are theproud parents of three children,Zoe and Logan (4 years) and Kaia(8 months).

2004

Head AgentFlo Ruwersma

Class AgentsRandy Scherer,Diane (Roelandt) Waltkins,Melissa (Guthrie) Wagler

Save the DateFebruary 16 Founders Day

July 25 - August 1 Harlaxton Alumni 2014 Trip

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Brad Gant ’05Major at UE: Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy Assistant

Hometown: Evansville, Indiana

Current Residence: Evansville, Indiana

Current Occupation: Coordinator of outpatient rehabilitationat St. Mary’s Health System

Career Highlights: Participant in the Ascension Health Leader-ship Development Program. Being able to lead two outpatienttherapy facilities in Evansville. Serving on various hospital com-mittees that allow me to improve therapy and hospital services.

Family/UE Connections: My wife, Jennifer Barchet is a 2001UE graduate. Our paths first crossed through our involvementwith UE as alumni. My mother, Cheri Gant was the secretary tothe Schroeder Family School of Business Administration facultyfrom 2000-06.

UE Alumni Activities: Homecoming, senior trustee, AlumniAssociation Board of Directors, serving ice cream to new fresh-men during Welcome Week at the May House, serving as the moderator for Parent’s Straight Talk duringSOAR, Mentor Program, panel participant for the exercise science department, alumni trip to Harlaxton

Favorite UE Memory: There are many great memories, but I always looked forward to fraternity passover. Itwas a time of excitement for the Greek community as new members were being added to fraternities. It was alsoa time that no matter the weather, shorts were always an option. One thing that wasn’t an option was leavingthat event without face paint somewhere on your clothes.

Why would you like to come to Homecoming 2013 Reunion Weekend? I enjoy the opportunity to recon-nect with friends. This year is especially exciting as Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity is planning a large celebrationfor its alumni members. This will hopefully encourage many friends whom I haven’t seen since graduation tocome back and enjoy a weekend on campus. It’s also a good reminder that there are hundreds of other alumnithat still want to stay closely connected and support UE in the same way I do. It’s good to know that no matterwhat community you may currently be living, there’s a large network of alumni in or close to you. Besides thesereasons, it’s a good excuse to wear my purple shirts and ties that I can’t always wear as often as I would like.

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vides step-up to professional levelflutes to students all over the state.She lives with her husband Colinin Indianapolis.

2008

Head AgentAlyssa Turner Cairns

Class AgentsShanelle (Lambert) Rauh, Krystle Working, Anna (Everitt) Hargis

Jeremy Evans M’08 has beenappointed executive director of theRonald McDonald House Charitiesof the Ohio Valley. After serving 10years in the national headquarters ofPhi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, collegiatesocial fraternity for men with a spe-cial interest in music, Jeremy hastaken upon himself the noble causeof aiding the families of hospitalizedbabies, children, and intensive carepatients. He and his wife Tara anddaughters Lucy and Eleanor live inEvansville.

2006

Head AgentAndrea (Stalcup) Wallace

Class AgentRachel Swan

2007

Head AgentLiz (Lewis) Riffert

Class AgentsLisa Ballard, Ashley Henke, Kristen Payne, Bruce Weisman

Members of the UE Theatre depart-ment have collaborated again in theoff-Broadway production of Bears atthe 59th Street Theatre in March2013. The play was written by MarkRigney (husband of UET professorDiane Brewer). Kristin McCarthyParker ’10 directed the show. JennaPanther ’07, Nick Abeel ’09, andJonathan Dickson ’07 (pictured)played three bears who suddenlyfind themselves without food. Ash-lee Springer ’09 created the scenicdesign and costume design was bySteven Manuel ’09. Austin Brans-grove ’10 was in charge of lighting.

Erin (Barnett) Nichols ’07 gradu-ated with her master’s degree inmusic education from Butler Uni-versity on May 11. She graduatedsumma cum laude from UE with adegree in psychology. In March ofthis year, Erin accepted the positionas the manager of the Indy FluteShop at Paige’s Music, which pro-

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A big thank you to the volunteers listed belowfor their assistance with University of Evansvilleprograms and events.

UE Alumni Association Board of Directors MembersCompleting TermsEd Brown ’81Forrest Brumbaugh ’89Steve Bugg ’86

July Open HouseJane Purdie ’60Judy Seitzinger ’83Jeff Witte ’85

Civil Engineering Classes of2003 and 2004 GatheringClemens Klein ’03Mark Valenzuela

President’s Club Block PartyTom and Donna LynchTodd ’94 and Kristen Tucker

Resident Assistants Reunion CommitteeHeather Bisher ’02Josh Bisher ’02Tony Bonta ’97xMelissa Buller ’85Brian Conner ’02Jake Koressel ’12Samantha Koressel ’12Dan Richardson ’85Liz Riffert ’07Megan Sicard ’10Emily Werner ’04Jeff Werner ’99 Calvin Wertman ’08

Indianapolis Young Alumni NetworkBeth Hochgesang ’11

UEAAA Welcome ReceptionSteve McNeal ’82Bettye Poole ’02

Welcome WeekKaren Hill ’68Debbie ’81 and Doug ’85 KanetJane ’61 and Jerry ’59 PurdieKirk Sakel ’05

Parents Connections E-NewsletterCathlyn SamuelJoseph (Jay) Schroeder

SOAR VolunteersMatt and Nancy AndrewJanet Heldt-Baas M’13Richard ‘86 and Melynda LudwickDebi MartinMike and Joy MusselwhiteTeri PughCathlyn SamuelNancy TeppenLisa Willis

To find out how you can volunteer, visit

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Kristina Stemler ’08 graduated from the Wash-ington Univer-sity in St. Louis

School of Medicine with a PhD indevelopmental, regenerative, andstem cell biology on May 17. She isconducting her post-doctorateresearch in Helen Piwnica-Worms’slaboratory at MD Anderson CancerCenter in Houston, Tex. She is pictured above with her recentlydeceased fiancée and fellow alumnusJames Barnett ’08.

2009

Head AgentGretchen Otness

Meagan Meadors ’09 has acceptedthe position of corporate and foun-dation relations officer in the Officeof Development and Alumni Rela-tions at the University of Evansville.Meagan’s leadership roles with Infor-mation Technology Architects Inc.,Pulmonary Fibrosis Partners, andJunior Achievement of SouthwesternIndiana, internships, and commu-nity involvement have prepared herwell to serve the University.

2010s2010

Head AgentJessica Ray

Class AgentsMariel Arata, James Freeman

2011

Class AgentsJames Freeman, Brooke Robinson,Hope (Cruz) Noe, Jenna Stratman,Tyler Condrey, Brad Kastrup

Sara Stephens ’11, creative writinggraduate, recently had five poemsaccepted to Relief Journal. Saraattended the 2013 Harlaxton Sum-mer Writing Program in Englandwith UE professors Rob Griffith,Bill Baer, and Margaret McMullan.She spent five weeks there polishingher thesis as she completes her MFAdegree in poetry at Georgia Collegeand State University in Milledge -ville, Georgia, where she is also ateaching fellow. Sara’s poetry has alsoappeared in Deep South magazine.

Hannah Sullivan ’11 completedher second year at Yale University’sSchool of Drama where she is pur-suing a MFA in stage management.Hannah joined Barenaked Ladies,Ben Folds Five, and Guster for theirsummer 2013 US tour: Last Sum-mer on Earth.

2012

Class AgentBlair Wissinger

2013

Head AgentCatherine Albers

Emily Jamieson ’13 has won the2013 Best Senior Thesis award forher research, titled “Juror Percep-tions of Coerced Confessions: TheInfluence of Mental Illness.” Shefound that mock jurors were morelikely to convict a defendant whowas coerced to confess when he wasportrayed as having clinical depres-sion than when portrayed as havingno mental illness. These results sup-port the theory that people endorsenegative stereotypes toward thosewith mental illnesses (i.e., that theyare more prone to violence). Thesefindings were presented at the 2013Midwestern Psychological Associa-tion in Chicago.

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IN MEMORIAM

Susanna (Goldsmith) Ellis ’39Cincinnati, Ohio

Roy C. House ’39Leisure World, Arizona

Edward M. Gaul ’40xEvansville, Indiana

John W. Collins ’46Newburgh, Indiana

Wallace Adye ’48xEvansville, Indiana

Suzanne (Goeke) Brinker ’49Evansville, Indiana

Vera Lou (Hendrickson) Klippel ’49x

Boonville, Indiana

Angelo J. Howard ’50Brooklyn, New York

Ruth M. Mitchell ’51Evansville, Indiana

James M. Hall Jr. ’52Kokomo, Indiana

William H. Henning ’52Evansville, Indiana

John H. Schultz ’52Morristown, New Jersey

Gloria D. (Parrish) Bousley ’53Evansville, Indiana

William E. Statham ’54Evansville, Indiana

Barbara Gayle (Rundell) Sprinkle ’58, M’80

Evansville, Indiana

Robert W. Chambers ’59Boonville, Indiana

Henry G. Horstmann ’59Evansville, Indiana

William Joe Koewler ’60Evansville, Indiana

Howard E. Wolfe ’60Sorrento, Florica

Robert F. Will ’62Haubstadt, Indiana

David R. Daugherty ’63San Francisco, California

Helen L. Hallford ’63Elsanor, Alabama

Wayne A. Simpson ’63Evansville, Indiana

Roger A. Fry ’64Evansville, Indiana

Barry G. Hoppen ’64Algonquin, Illinois

Benjamin W. Sandefur ’64xAiken, South Carolina

Michael R. Ellis ’66Fort Myers, Florida

Kenneth W. Lemmons ’67, M’69Lexington, Kentucky

Robert J. Otte ’67Evansville, Indiana

Fanchon (Gordon) Sabel ’67Atlanta, Georgia

Marcia S. Volkman M’70Evansville, Indiana

David C. Jeffries ’71, M’72Indianapolis, Indiana

Walter B. Clark Jr. ’72, M’75Estero, Florida

Ethel Mae Nixon M’74Hatfield, Indiana

Marsha L. Roos ’74Gentryville, Indiana

Ruth A. Waller ’73, M’78Evansville, Indiana

Robert D. Etheridge ’76Evansville, Indiana

Nancy Ann (Miller) McNiece ’76

Evansville, Indiana

Steven D. Moore M’78Evansville, Indiana

James S. Poshard ’78Mt. Vernon, Indiana

Patricia S. Hampton ’79Franklin, Tennessee

Marcia L. Barth ’80Louisville, Kentucky

Constance B. (Kollker) Vernon M’81

Evansville, Indiana

Donna S. Nicholson ’85Evansville, Indiana

Patricia A. Walker ’85Evansville, Indiana

Allen K. Workman ’87Louisville, Kentucky

James P. Barnett ’08Austin, Texas

EMERITI FACULTY

Ray W. Arensman ’43Evansville, Indiana

James A. Julian ’41Vestavia Hills, Alabama

TRUSTEES

Thomas W. TraylorEvansville, Indiana

Kyle Lloyd ’13, former UE pitcher,was selected by the San Diego Padresin the 29th round of the MajorLeague Baseball Draft. Kyle hadfinished his senior campaign at UEwith a 7-4 record while posting a2.59 ERA over the course of 94 inn -ings of work. His 99 strikeouts as asenior was the fourth highest by anAces pitcher all-time while his ERAwas also one of the top 10 seasons inprogram history.

Elizabeth Long ’13 was the winnerof the first UE Department ofArchaeology and Art History ArtHistory Internship Award. Elizabethreceived $500 to support her sum-mer internship experience at theFred Jones Jr. Museum of Art inNorman, Okla.

Colt Ryan ’13 and Jill Enge ’13received the top senior awards at theUE Leadership banquet. Colt earnedthe Ralph H. Coleman Scholar-Athlete award. Jill received the LoisD. Patton Scholar-Athlete award.These awards are given to the topmale and female student-athletes.

Eric Stamets ’13x, former UEshortstop, was a sixth-round selec-tion in the June 2012 draft by theLos Angeles Angels.

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Submit information:Online at www.evansville.edu/alumni/keepingintouch

E-mail to alumni@evansville.edu

Postal mail to University of Evansville • Office of Alumni and Parent Relations 1800 Lincoln Avenue • Evansville, Indiana 47722

UE and YOUYou’re never too young to cheer for the Aces!

Ella Darlene Russell just celebrated her second birthday and can’t wait for the new basketballseason to begin. Her mom and dad, Angela (Schreiber) ’05 and Andy ’02, who are both UEalumni, say her favorite ace is Coach Marty Simmons. Ella has a lot of other family membershelping her cheer for the Aces. Andy’s parents, Dennis ’69 and Maryann (Risemas) Russell ’71,

as well as his sister, Maria Morris ’98 are all alumni. So is Ella’s godfather, Jason Smith ’02.

We want to see where you have been showing off your Purple Pride. E-mail a photo of you in your UE gear, and you could find yourself on the pages

of UE Magazine or online. Send photos to uemagazine@evansville.edu.

Five UE student-athletes were honored at the senior banquet as recipients of the Missouri Valley ConferencePresidents Council Academic Excellence Award. Recipients were (left to right): Sam Cobb ’13 (men’sgolf ), Jill Enge ’13 (women’s swimming and diving), Kepra McBrayer ’13 (women’s cross country), andJordan Van Wyk ’13 (women’s swimming and diving). Not pictured is Chelsea Falkenstein ’13 (women’sbasketball). The award is given for the elite academic achievements of graduating senior student-athletes.Requirements are: a minimum GPA of 3.8, participation in athletics for at least two years (not necessarily aletter winner); and must be within 18 hours of graduation at the time the award is received.

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7:00 p.m.Volleyball vs. Wichita State University

Saturday, November 2It’s Homecoming Saturday – You should still wear purple!

7:30 a.m.Alumni Association Board of DirectorsMeeting

8:00 a.m. - NoonHomecoming Headquarters Open

Rademacher's Café Open

8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Science Advisory Council Reception and Meeting

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.University Bookstore Open

9:00 a.m. Sigma Alpha Epsilon BreakfastContact Jerry Purdie ’59 at 812-477-4418 for more details.

10:00 a.m.Sixth Annual Homecoming Alumni Speaker: Larry Mackey ’73 – “Here Comes Our Pigeon”

Residence Hall Tours

11:00 a.m. Residence Life Success Panel

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Interfaith Bread Festival

Noon - 2:00 p.m.Aces Women’s Basketball vs University of Southern Indiana

1:00 - 4:00 p.m.Aces Fan Fest, SAA Chili Cook-Off, and UE’s Best Dance Crew Finals

1:00 - 2:30 p.m.Chi Omega Open House

4:00 p.m.Aces Men’s Basketball Game

Classes of 1973 and 1988 reunions in Suites

Friday, November 1It’s Purple Friday at UE! Come Home and Wear Purple!

8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.University Bookstore Open

9:00 a.m.Alumni Association Board of DirectorsCommittee Meetings

1:00 - 5:00 p.m.Homecoming Headquarters Open

1:30 - 2:30 p.m.Natural Sciences and Math Student PosterPresentations

2:30 - 3:30 p.m.Dr. Guy Banta Distinguished Lecture Seriesfor Natural Sciences and Math: Josh Fessel ’99

3:00 p.m.Campus Tour

4:00 - 7:00 p.m.Natural Sciences and Math Alumni Fellowship Reception

5:30 p.m. Educators Honor Roll Induction

6:00 p.m. RA Reunion Meet and Greet

Lambda Chi Alpha Open House

7:00 p.m. Thomas C. Fiddick Memorial Lecture:Olivia Remie Constable − “Islam in Spainbetween the Middle Ages and the EarlyModern Period”

Questions?For additional information regarding Homecoming2013 Reunion Weekend, please contact the Officeof Alumni and Parent Relations at 812-488-2586or alumni@evansville.edu.

Hotel Accommodations Visit www.evansville.edu/alumni/homecominginfo.cfmfor hotel information. When making your reservationbe sure to ask for the UE Homecoming rate.

HOMECOMING 2013 REUNION WEEKEND • NOVEMBER 1 - 3

SPECIAL REUNIONSLambda Chi Alpha, Phi Zeta, Phi Gamma Delta (Fiji), Sigma Alpha Epsilon,

natural sciences and math majors, and Resident Assistants

CLASS REUNIONS1973, 1988, and 2013

All alumni, regardless of affiliation or class year, are invited to participate in Homecoming 2013Reunion Weekend celebration. For more details, visit www.evansville.edu/alumni.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

6:00 p.m.Aces Volleyball vs. Missouri State

Post game Lambda Chi Alpha Reunion Dinner

Resident Assistants Reunion Social

Fiji Pig Dinner

Class of 2013 Social

Sunday, November 3Wear your “Sunday Best” purple!

9:30 - 10:30 a.m. John Wesley Gallery and Methodist Commemorative Collection Open House

10:30 - 11:30 a.m. University Worship

Noon - 1:30 p.m. Homecoming Brunch

Noon - 2:00 p.m. University Bookstore Open

1:00 p.m. Mass in Neu Chapel

Student Fitness Center HoursFriday, November 1 • 6:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday, November 2 • 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sunday, November 3 • 1:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

The center is free and open to alumni during Homecoming 2013 Reunion Weekend.

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Name ______________________________________________________________________

Class year ___________________________________________________________________

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City ________________________________________ State_____ Zip code ______________

Telephone ___________________ E-mail__________________________________________

Guest names _________________________________________________________________

Number Charge Amount DueAttending per Person

Aces Volleyball matches _________ complimentary $___________

RA Tours and Success Panel _________ complimentary $___________

Lambda Chi Alpha Open House _________ complimentary $___________

RA Reunion Meet and Greet _________ complimentary $___________

Women’s Basketball _________ $ 3 $___________

Aces Fan Fest _________ pay as you go $___________

Men’s Basketball _________ $ 8 $___________

Children 17 and under _________ $ 5 $___________

Class of 1973 Suite _________ $14 $___________

Class of 1988 Suite _________ $14 $___________

Lambda Chi Alpha Reunion Dinner _________ $30 $___________

Resident Assistants’ Social _________ $10 $___________

Class of 2013 Social _________ complimentary $___________

Homecoming Brunch40+ Club and one guest _________ complimentary $___________

All others _________ $15 $___________

Give back: Please consider a gift to UEin honor of your reunion. gift amount $___________

Gift designation:________________________________

Total $___________

Method of Payment� Check (made payable to University of Evansville)

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Expiration________________________ Security code_______

Please complete and return to:

Office of Alumni and Parent Relations1800 Lincoln AvenueEvansville, Indiana 47722Fax: 812-488-2560 or call 812-488-2586You may also register online at uealumnionline.com/homecoming2013.

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REGISTRATION FORMHomecoming Info to KnowMix Business with Pleasure: Career Services for Alumni –What Are Your Options?

Alumni may use the services of theCenter for Career Development atany time, but during Homecomingweekend special hours are beingreserved for alumni appointments.If you would like to meet with acareer development professional tohave your resume reviewed or discussother career issues, book an appoint-ment for Friday afternoon, Novem-ber 1, by contacting 812-488-1083or career@evansville.edu.

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Enjoy Your Reunion while Your Child Checks out UE

Since you're coming back to cam-pus, bring the whole family. If youhave children who are starting tolook at colleges, set up a campusvisit for them during Homecoming2013 Reunion Weekend. Contact theOffice of Admission at admission@evansville.edu or 800-423-8633,ext. 2468.

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Parking on Campus/Homecoming Shuttle

Alumni are welcome to park on theSesquicentennial Oval. Lots are openat the corners of Lincoln and Rother-wood Avenues, Lincoln and Wein-bach Avenues, and Walnut Street andRotherwood Avenue. The closest lotto Ridgway University Center is LotH behind the tennis courts, accessi-ble from Frederick Street. TheAlumni Courtesy Cart will be roam-ing campus throughout the weekendto assist guests from the parking lotsto the main buildings.

HOMECOMING 2013 REUNION WEEKEND • NOVEMBER 1 - 3

Student Fitness Center HoursFriday, November 1 • 6:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday, November 2 • 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sunday, November 3 • 1:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

The center is free and open to alumni during Homecoming 2013 Reunion Weekend.

Early Bird Gets the PrizeRegister for events by October 18 and be entered for a prize drawing of a free stayat LaQuinta Inn, Residence Inn, Courtyard by Marriott, and Holiday Inn Express.

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