Friday, January 19, 2007

Martin Luther King Day Activities

Marchers Come Out to Honor the Legacy of MLK

UE students, faculty, and staff joined community members Monday, January 15, in the annual Re-Enactment of the March on Washington D.C. Despite cold and wet weather, the marchers made their way to the C.K. Newsome Community Center where they were joined by an even larger group to watch and enjoy performances by children from Joshua Academy, the African American Choral Ensemble, and UE freshman and member of the Black Student Union, Stephen Wilson.

Later in the afternoon, community members came together in Neu Chapel to hear the Memorial Baptist Church Mass Choir and the Rev. James Cone, Charles A. Briggs Distinguished Professor of Systematic Theology at Union Theological Seminary in New York City. Cone was the guest speaker for the annual Mays Martin Luther King Jr. Lectureship. This is the 19th year the University has celebrated this holiday with a lecture, march, and activities by the Black Student Union.

ROAD TRIP February 16-18!

Pack your bags! It's time for UE's Road Trip Weekend! At Road Trip, you will spend two nights in the residence halls with a current student and learn firsthand what really happens at UE.

• Meet professors
• See a UE theatre production
• Tour campus
• Check out Eastland Mall
• Plus, coffee at the Underground, a sorority fundraiser, and much more!

For students riding a Road Trip bus, the fee is $75 which covers everything, including all meals and transportation. The fee for those flying or driving into Evansville is $35. You won't need extra cash for anything (unless you want to make a stop at the Evansville mall or UE bookstore)!

Click here to register for Road Trip. Please feel free to contact the Office of Admission at 800-423-8633, ext. 2468, or admission@evansville.edu with any questions.

Comedy Night to Kick Off Semester at UE Friday

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) at the University of Evansville has planned a NSCS Kick-Off Party Comedy Night on Jan. 19, featuring national comedians Jason Douglas and Fielding Fowler. The event begins at 7 p.m. in Dunigan Hall of the Union and is open to the public. Admission is $5 for the public; $4 for UE students. Proceeds generated will go toward NSCS scholarships at UE.

Jason Douglas has been seen on Comedy Central and heard regularly on the “Bob & Tom Radio Show” and XM Satellite Radio. He has performed with some of the biggest comedians working today including Ron White, Dave Attell, Robert Klein, Carrot Top, George Wallace and Pauly Shore. He has also performed with many musical legends like Smokey Robinson, Three Dog Night, Foreigner and Kenny G.

Fielding Fowler, described as being original and entertaining, offers absurd observations made even funnier by his unique delivery. Often confused with someone raised in the Bronx, this 30-something discusses everything from Wal-Mart to Youtube.

Calendar of Events:

January 21: Men's Basketball vs. Missouri State

January 23: Faculty Recital

January 24: Men's Basketball vs. Indiana State

January 27: Women's Basketball vs. Southern Illinois

January 27: Men's Basketball vs. Wichita State

January 28: Faculty Recital

February 16-18: Road Trip

UE Campus Event Calendar

Aces Beat MVC's Top Ranked Team, 75-68

UE men's basketball team beat nationally ranked Southern Illinois in a 75-68 thriller.

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Time to file the FAFSA

Students wishing to apply for need-based financial aid must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which determines a student's eligibility. By completing the FAFSA, you will be applying for grants, student loans, and work-study from federal, state, and university sources. The University's FAFSA number is 001795. For Indiana residents, the form must be received by March 10 to be considered for aid. The FAFSA can be filed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Questions? Contact the Office of Financial Aid at financialaid@evansville.edu .