Parents Association Today eNewsletter

July 2011

● Family Weekend
● Residential Housing
● Current Student Financial Aid Information
● UE Athletic News
● President's Club
● Purchase your UE Spirit Packet
● Double your Gift to UE
● Health Insurance

September 23- 25, 2011
Spend some quality time with your UE Student!

The Resident Students Association is providing a lot of fun for families attending UE’s Fall Family Weekend. On Saturday morning from 8-10am, cartoons and breakfast will be available in the Morton/Brentano Pit. Donuts, pastries, orange juice, and milk will be served.

At 11am RSA will be providing inflatables, games, and other carnival-themed entertainment. Look for booths and other activities, such as face painting, that will be set up by the hall councils and other student organizations. There is no age limit for either of these events. Cartoons and the carnival are open to UE students and Family Weekend participants alike. So, get up early for some Saturday morning cartoons and a little breakfast, then hang around for some bouncy, inflatable fun.

For a complete Family Weekend Schedule please click here

To Register Online, please click here

Residential Housing Opens August 2011

Moving In
When students arrive, staff will be available for check-in. New students moving in on the Saturday, August 20 will find student volunteers that will help move belongings.

Early Arrivals
The University has an early arrival policy in order to better prepare for incoming students. Unless students have been pre-approved to arrive early, they should plan to arrive at their appointed time.

SOAR III Freshmen & STAR II Transfers
Students attending SOAR III or STAR II, may move into their residence hall between 8am and 10pm on Thursday, August 18.

Freshmen & Transfer Students
All other freshmen and transfer students may move in between 8am and 4pm on Saturday, August 20. Check-in will be at their assigned residence hall.

Upperclassmen
All upperclassmen may move in between Sunday, August 21 and Tuesday, August 23 between 10am and 10pm. Check-in will be at their assigned residence hall. Note: Village check-ins will be located in North Hall.

Fall Meals
While residential housing is open on the above dates, please be aware that no food service is available until the evening of Tuesday, August 23. Meals will be provided for students participating in SOAR, Welcome Week and approved athletic team practice.

Meal Plan Changes
Students wishing to adjust their meal plans for Fall may do so until Wednesday, August 31 at 5pm. Here is a link for making meal plan changes: Change your Fall Meal Plan

Services in Residential Housing
Need a quick link to services offered for residential students? See what is offered and provided by following this link: http://residencelife.evansville.edu/Services.htm

Other Important Dates

Labor Day (Classes are in Session): Monday, September 6

Fall Break (Halls remain open - No Meal Service): Saturday, October 8 - Tuesday, October 11

Last meal served before Fall Break; Dinner: Friday, October 7

1st meal served after Break; Dinner: Tuesday, October 11

Classes Resume: Wednesday, October 12

Current Student Financial Aid Information

Financial Aid Notification letters have now been mailed to returning UE students whose files are complete. Awards may also be viewed on WebAdvisor. Your WebAdvisor record also identifies the status of each type of aid you have received and indicates if further action is required on your part to finalize the aid. Please return all required documents as soon as possible to ensure your aid will be applied to the August 1billing. If you have not yet received your award, please contact the Office of Financial Aid so that we can help you understand what is needed to complete your file and allow us to prepare your 2011-12 award.

UE Athletic News

Swimming and Diving Earns CSCAA Scholar All-America Award

Both the men's and women's swimming and diving teams are recipients of the Team Scholar All-America Award for the 2010-2011 academic year presented by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America.

UE's women's swimming and diving team had the second-highest team grade point average at the Division I level with a combined 3.59, while the men's squad ranked 10th with a 3.3 GPA.

The Team Scholar All-America Award is presented to college and university swimming and diving teams who have achieved a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. The award is presented to teams achieving this standard in the fall semester and in the semester of the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships (Winter/Spring).

Sainz, Wood named Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholars

University of Evansville men's golfers Michael Sainz and Griffin Wood have been named Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholars as announced by the Golf Coaches Association of America. A total of 138 players in Division I, 49 in Division II and three in NAIA earned the honor.

Sainz, who completed his junior year in the spring of 2011, is on target to produce UE's second lowest career stroke average since 1990. The native of Elgin, Ill. was the Aces number one player for the second straight season with a 74.16 average and ranked number one in the Missouri Valley Conference in the fall with a 71.4 average. Sainz, a mechanical engineering major with a cumulative 3.28 GPA, was also an honorable mention selection to the 2011 MVC Men's Golf Scholar-Athlete Team.

Wood, who will also enter his senior year this fall, was Evansville's number two golfer overall with a 74.30 average, but led the squad in the spring season with a 73.92 average. The Boonville, Ind. native qualified for the USGA's U.S. Public Links Championship in both 2010 and 2011 and is on target for the Aces lowest career stroke average since 1990. A management major with a 3.35 cumulative GPA, Wood was also a 2011 first team MVC Men's Golf Scholar-Athlete Team selection.

President's Club Dinner Save the Date

For more information, please contact the Office of Institutional Advancement @ 812-488-2377

UE Purple Spirit Packets

Attention Freshmen Parents - Purchase your UE Purple Spirit Packets Today!!

Every year the Student Alumni Ambassadors or SAA conducts their annual sale of “UE Purple Spirit Packets.” We encourage all parents of incoming freshmen to purchase these unique packets for their UE student. It is a great way to tell your child that you are proud of their accomplishments and wish them the best of luck in their first year at the University of Evansville!

Each packet is $35 and contains the following:
·     UE Draw String Bag
·     UE Chip Clip
·     UE Lanyard
·     UE ID Holder
·     UE Black Pouch
·     UE Key Chain
·     UE Pencil
·     UE Pen/Highlighter
·     UE Notebook
·     SAA Advice Book for new UE students

Please print out the attached form, complete and return to the SAA office (c/o Monica Spencer, SAA Advisor, Igleheart Building, 1800 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN 47722) by Friday, August 20, 2011. Deliveries will be made during the second full week of classes. You may also put in your order over the phone by contacting the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations at 812-488-2586. SAA members will deliver the packets to all on-campus locations. Off-campus students will be notified of packets to be picked up in the SAA Office located in the Igleheart Building. For more information about the packets, please contact Monica Spencer at ms323@evansville.edu or 812-488-4065.

SAA is a student organization dedicated to building pride and loyalty in the University of Evansville. Our organization provides valuable opportunities for UE students to network and build lasting relationships with alumni. All money raised through this fundraiser goes directly toward facilitating our efforts.

Double your Gift to UE with the Kazee Challenge

Generous UE donors are honoring President Thomas Kazee by matching dollar-for-dollar Annual Fund gifts made by parents in the Challenge group! Corporate matching gifts will be matched as well. The Kazee Challenge will also “pay off” in another way if you are a parent who is also a UE Alumni. Our alumni participation rate is currently 14%. Each time we increase 2%, the Annual Fund will earn $25,000! So alums, please make a gift today!

HOW CAN YOU HELP?
- Make a gift today by calling 812-488-2271 or visiting www.evansville.edu/give.
- If you have a corporate matching gift, send in your form or enter it online.
- Spread the word! Email, Phone, Facebook, Twitter…just let other alums, friends and parents of UE know that you made a gift and you would like them to make one too! Don't miss out on this great opportunity to have your UE Annual Fund gift doubled and to help increase the alumni participation rate!

Health Insurance and Immunizations

Health Insurance Options
The University recommends all full-time students carry health insurance. Student health insurance may be purchased through the American College Student Association (ACSA), the University’s preferred source for student health insurance, or the student may rely on his or her own personal insurance policy or his or her parent’s family insurance policy. Students who do not wish to purchase insurance through ACSA must sign waiver cards providing the company names and policy numbers of their personal insurance. Information regarding student health insurance through ACSA is available on-line at www.ACSA.com or by calling UE’s Health Center at 812-488-2033. Waiver cards are provided to all incoming freshmen during the summer orientation and are also available from the Health Center.

Student Athletes
All student athletes are required to carry personal health insurance. Because of participation in a NCAA Division I sport (includes cheerleading and dance team members) the inherent risk of injury is greater. While the ACSA provided insurance plan does cover intercollegiate athletic participation up to a maximum of $5,000 per injury, UE encourages all student athletes to obtain insurance coverage with higher maximum limits. Thus, the University has sourced preferred vendors that can provide such plan options for purchase. For more information on this alternative, please contact the Office of Risk Management at 812-488-2011 for information on providers.

Study Abroad Students
All study-abroad students are required to carry personal health insurance. While the ACSA provided plan offers Scholastic Emergency Services (SES), it does not provide medical insurance for study-abroad students. To learn more about SES go to www.uhcsr.com for the SES Global Emergency Assistance Services brochure which includes service descriptions and program exclusions and limitations. If you need to purchase medical insurance for studying abroad, please contact the Office of Study Abroad at 800-423-8633, ext. 1085 for information on providers.

Other UE Programs
There are some current UE programs that require students (International Students, etc.) to purchase health insurance due to professional, physical and/or logistical demands of the program. Additionally, there may be new programs in the future that will establish similar requirements. For more information, please contact the appropriate department directly for more details of what insurance is required.

Students without Health Insurance Coverage
There is an option listed on the waiver card for the student to indicate if he/she does not currently have health insurance and does not plan to purchase such insurance. If this is the case, then the University cannot assume financial responsibility for any medical expense necessitated by illness suffered by the student while enrolled at the University. The student must acknowledge that he/she is financially responsible for any and all medical expenses related to any medical care he/she receives for preventative care or illness. Please understand that some medical care providers may choose not to provide service to students without health insurance.

Student Accident Insurance
For the 2011-2012 academic year, all full-time undergraduate and graduate students will automatically have student accident insurance with a per-occurrence limit of $5,000. This coverage is included as a part of your Health & Wellness Center fee. This accident insurance will typically cover costs associated with accidents, not illnesses. This insurance program will act as a secondary coverage if you already have insurance. This insurance will typically cover a deductible that your current insurance may not cover. If you do not have insurance, it will be primary. For more information on this coverage, please go to the following website www.evansville.edu/studentlife/healthcenter.cfm.

Immunizations
All full-time students are required to have a health card on file in the Health Center. Mandatory documentation includes two MMR (mumps, measles, and rubella) dates, a TB skin test with results within the last six months, and tetanus shot within the last ten years. The meningitis immunization is provided to incoming freshmen during the summer orientation program.