Friday, December 12, 2008

UE to play University of North Carolina

Men's basketball to play at North Carolina

The University of Evansville men's basketball team will make a national television appearance on Thursday, December 18, when the Purple Aces take on the number one ranked University of North Carolina Tar Heels at Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Game time is 7:05 EST (6:05 CST), and the game will be televised on ESPN with Terry Gannon calling the play-by-play and Len Elmore serving as color commentator.

Jason Holsinger, pictured, was chosen on December 10 as the Prairie Farms/Missouri Valley Conference Male Scholar-Athlete of the Week. The senior from Lapel, Indiana, averaged 14.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.0 assists in Evansville's victories over Southern Illinois-Edwardsville and Ball State.

Holsinger, who has a 3.88 cumulative grade-point average in economics, hit 9-of-18 field goal attempts on the week, including 5-of-9 from three-point range, made 10 assists and committed just two turnovers. He had a season-best 18 points and a game-high five assists in the win over Ball State.

To qualify for Prairie Farms/Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Week laurels, student-athletes must carry a cumulative grade-point average of 3.00, have completed at least one academic year at a Valley institution, and must be at least a sophomore in academic standing. In addition to the academic qualifications, student-athletes will be evaluated on their athletic performance for a one-week period.

Learn more about UE's 14 NCAA Division I athletic teams at gopurpleaces.com.

ROAD TRIP 2009 - February 20-22!

Mark your calendar for February 20-22, 2009, for your weekend experience at the University of Evansville. Accepted students are invited to spend the weekend on campus.

Road Trip is a great occasion to visit Evansville. Last year, nearly 300 accepted UE students spent the weekend on campus. You will be able to meet your future classmates face to face as well as speak with professors and current students.

Activities include mock classes, ice skating, shopping at the mall, campus tour, Greek philanthropic events, karaoke, trivia games, and much more. You'll even spend the night in a residence hall, so don't forget your sleeping bag and pillow.

Register today for Road Trip 2009!

Read what last year's Road Trippers had to say...

"I had questions about my major and was able to talk to UE students in that field."

"There was a great comfortable atmosphere and it was very easy to meet people from other regions, yet with the same status of learning about Evansville."

"I really enjoyed just feeling like I was a student on campus!"

Questions? E-mail admission@evansville.edu.

Office of Career Services

The Office of Career Services at the University of Evansville encourages students to schedule an appointment with one of the staff members starting their freshman year. If you are still deciding upon your major (approximately 30 percent of UE freshmen have not declared a major) or have questions about the career path for your area of study, career services staff has resources available to help you.

One such resource is the Do What You Are Career Interest Assessment. This assessment will ask you questions that assess your personality and values. You will then receive a report of possible career choices for you to explore. At your follow-up appointment with career services, you will have help evaluating the report and developing a career plan. Next steps will include connecting with alumni or business professionals and meeting with professors about potential majors, minors, and study abroad options.

Visit the career services Web site to further explore available resources including "What Can I Do with a Major In...?" and "A Lifelong Guide to Career Development."

E-mail acesplace@evansville.edu to receive your invitation to Aces' Place, UE's online community for accepted students.

Calendar of Events:

December 18: Men's basketball vs. University of North Carolina

December 24-January 4: Holiday Break, University Closed

January 19: Open House, Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events

February 20-22: Road Trip

UE Campus Event Calendar

Early Estimator Service

Utilize the University of Evansville's Early Estimator Service and receive a free estimate of your University of Evansville financial aid package. This service is offered until January 12, 2009.