President Thomas A. Kazee's Inauguration

The University of Evansville's 23rd President, Dr. Thomas A. Kazee, will be inaugurated this fall. The inauguration ceremony will be held on Saturday, October 2, on the University of Evansville Front Oval Lawn. Because this falls during Family Weekend, it affords the institution a unique opportunity to celebrate not only our new president, but also the University of Evansville's family, accomplishments, and history. A number of events will be scheduled during the week leading up to the inauguration, allowing UE to showcase its amazing students, faculty, alumni, and facilities.  After the inauguration, there will be a picnic with the new president and his wife, Sharon.  Go to evansville.edu/inauguration for details on the weekly celebration.

To see a video of the President's first day on campus exploring UE, click here.

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UE Bragging Points

Treasures & Traditions
Right after World War II ended, enrollment at the University of Evansville - then known as Evansville College - grew tremendously. Much of this was due to returning servicemen taking advantage of the GI Bill that offered free tuition. The college had a policy that every veteran who qualified and wished to attend EC would be admitted. Enrollment jumped from between 280 to 400 students during the war, to 1,505 in the fall of 1946. To accommodate this huge influx of students, classes were scheduled from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Every possible space on campus was used as a classroom, including the auditorium stage and the president's own reception room.

UE Salutes
Tennis player Kate Chybowski and soccer player Robby Lynch have been named as the Purple Aces' most outstanding athletes of 2009-10.  Both just finished their junior years and were chosen first team all-Missouri Valley Conference in 2009-10.

Courtney Kersten's essay "Let Me Ripen" appeared in Thoreau's Rooster, a creative non-fiction journal from Assumption College. Courtney first wrote this piece in the Creative Non-Fiction, Writing 308 class at the University of Evansville. She'll be spending next year in Latvia studying theater on a Fulbright.

Mechanical and electrical engineering students places seventh at the 2010 NASA University Launch Initiative.  Twenty colleges from around the US participated, and this yearly competition involves the design, construction, and flight test of a high powered amateur rocket along with a scientific payload to a height of one mile and returning it safely to earth.

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Parents' Fund - Why I Give

We are recognizing those who have been giving to the Parents' Fund.  Every newsletter from now on we will put the spotlight on a few of the parents who have been giving to UE.  This month we're recognizing Linda Johnson-Vojtech.

Name: Linda Johnson-Vojtech
Spouse: Tom Vojtech
UE Student: Brittney Johnson, '10
Alma Mater: Marquette University, '75
Residence: Roscoe, Illinois
Career Highlights:  Dental hygienist, manager of the hygienists in the office
Volunteer Activities: Church, clothing driving, recycling
"Why I Give to Parents' Fund": Brittney graduated May 2010 with a major in nursing, but I continue to give to Parents' Fund because UE has been good for Brittney's college career.  She had benefited from scholarship opportunities through UE. I give to give future students these same opportunities.

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Please Give to Parents' Fund Today

This academic year, the UE Parents’ Fund is charged with raising $45,000 in unrestricted funds. Gifts to the Parents’ Fund bridge the gap between tuition and the actual cost of operating the school. 

While most Parents’ Fund gifts at UE are used to meet student scholarship needs, they also help fund essentials within the operating budget, including faculty salaries, professional development, curriculum development, art supplies, technology, and even heating, lighting, and food in the café court. These unrestricted gifts are applied wherever the need is greatest, and they are essential to the school’s excellence and financial strength.

How much should you give?  That’s totally up to you.  A gift of $10, $25, $50 or more would certainly help!  Remember, your gifts to the Parents’ Fund are tax deductible, and help provide scholarships to students who might not be able to enjoy the same quality education your son or daughter is already receiving. 

To make a gift to UE, simply visit www.evansville.edu/give today.  Thank you!

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Thank You SOAR I & II Parent Council Volunteers!

Many thanks to Parents Council volunteers and Michael Tessier for assisting in answering freshmen parent's questions for Parenthood: UE Style this summer during SOAR I and II.  

There were 422 families on campus in June (189 - SOAR I and 233 - SOAR II) and we're glad you were there to help.

Thanks to all volunteers for SOAR I, II, and III: Jim '78 and Deborah '79 Metcalfe, Judy Seitzinger '83, Doug '85 and Debra '81 Kanet, Julie '83 and Steve '83 Smith, Jerrold and Monique Ware, Jan Kahre, Gary and Cheryl Gorrell, Debra Armstrong, and Mr. and Mrs. Carol McCraney.

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Become an EVSC Early College Coach

The University of Evansville has partnered with the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Early College High School (EVSC ECHS) Program to supply “College Coaches” to work with the families (parents, guardians, advocates) of ECHS students. College Coaches, consisting of UE Alumni and UE Parents will provide parents with consistent support and guidance by building trust, establishing a relationship, listening, to help parents navigate the complexities of college.

If you are within a one to two hour driving distance from the University of Evansville, please consider being a part of this pioneering effort to transform the college going experience. To become a college coach, click on the following link and complete the Early College Coaching Series application form by August 2, 2010:  the ECCS Application Form .

For more information about EVSC - Early College High School and the Early College Coaching Series, please visit the UE Parents Website by clicking on the following link:  http://www.evansville.edu/parents/coaching.cfm.   

If you any questions about becoming a College Coach, please contact Angela Williams, assistant director, University of Evansville, at (812) 488-2900 or aw162@evansville.edu.

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