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Mission The mission of the Alumni Association is to foster a lifetime relationship with graduates, former students, current students and friends by continuing to renew the rewards, friendships and pleasures experienced at the University of Evansville and to encourage each of them to support positively and unceasingly our University in its mission of educational excellence. Membership The UE Alumni Association consists of all graduates and former students of Moores Hill College, Evansville College and the University of Evansville as well as those granted honorary status by the Alumni Association Board of Directors. Membership is automatic for graduates. There is no membership fee. Currently, there are approximately 25,000 active alumni in the Alumni Association. A 42-member Board of Directors serves as the governing body of the Alumni Association. There are 30 at-large directors from all regions of the country and abroad. Members of the Alumni Board serve three-year terms and assist with planning and implementing many alumni programs, services and events. Board Mission The University of Evansville Alumni Association Board of Directors represents the alumni at large and serves as an advisory board to the University and the Board of Trustees. The Alumni Board fosters long-term relationships, involvement and support of the University. Board Committee Structure The board recently reorganized its structure to include the following Committees: ARSAF (Alumni Research and Scholarly Activity Fellowship) Awards, Nominations and Outstanding Teacher Award. Alumni Board Nominations Throughout the year, nominations are sought for membership on the Alumni Association Board of Directors. All alumni are eligible for consideration. If you are interested, you may nominate yourself or other alumni. Submit nominations of others to the Office of Alumni Relations, 1800 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN 47722, or e-mail alumni@evansville.edu. If you are interested in Board service, complete and return the attached interest form.
Alumni Board Members Northeast Region
Central Region
Southeast Region
West Region
International Region
Alumni-Elected Trustees
Student-Elected Trustees
The Alumni Association recognizes the outstanding service and accomplishments of it's members annually at the Founder's Day Luncheon & Awards Ceremony held in late January or early February. The Distinguished Alumnus/a Award, Distinguished Young Alumnus/a Award, the Samuel Orr Honorary Alumnus/a Award and the Edie Bates Alumni Volunteer Service Award are presented at that time. Distinguished Alumni Award - The Distinguished Alumni Award was established by the Alumni Association Board of Directors in 1990. This is the highest honor which the Association can bestow upon an alumnus/a. The award recognizes an individual's achievements in his/her professional field, service to his/her community and exceptional leadership and service to the University. Distinguished Alumnus/a Award Recipients:
1991 - D.W. '31 & Alma Vaughn '34 1992 - Arad A. McCutchan '34 1993 - Matt Williams '73 1994 - No award presented 1995 - Lt. Gen. John B. Conaway '56 H '86 1996 - Dr. J. Allen McCutchan '64 1997 - Dr. Richard H. Lyon '52 H '76 1998 - Donald W. Griffin '61 1999 - No Award Presented 2000 - Donald Ricketts '55 2001 - David '73 & Elizabeth (Wagner) McFadzan '74 2002 - Rita (Patry) Eykamp '59 2003 - Maj. Gen. Verna Fairchild (Ret.) '72 2004 - Larry Mackey '73 Distinguished Young Alumni Award - The Distinguished Young Alumni Award was established in 1997. This honor is presented to an alumnus/a under the age of 40 who has made significant strides in his/her personal and professional development and who has demonstrated service to the University and his/her community. Young Alumnus Award Recipients:
1998 - Anita Horn Rizek '89 1999 - Joe J. Wallace '82 2000 - James Purucker '86 2001 - Michael Alden '80, '85 2002 - Michael A. Parker '84 2003 - J. Bryan Nicol '87 2004 - Sharon Grandberry '97 Samuel Orr Honorary Alumni Award - This award was established in 1971 as the Honorary Alumni Award; in 1997, the award was renamed in honor of Dr. Samuel Orr. Dr. Orr served the University as a trustee for 59 years. This award recognizes a non-alumnus/a for his/her personal and professional accomplishments and service to the University. It is the highest honor the Association can bestow upon a non-alumnus. Samuel Orr Honorary Alumnus/a Award Recipients:
1973 - Virgil C. Bailey, Dr. Ralph H. Coleman & Carl H. Hottenstein 1974 - Dale D. Campbell, Dr. and Mrs. Donald W. Dunham, Dr. and Mrs. Robert R. Rowland & Dr. J. Harry Whetstone 1975 - William F. Montrastelle, Major Thomas A. Morrison & William F. Robertson 1976 - Oscar H. Jeude, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse E. Kent Jr. & Thomas C. Rose 1977 - Alvin V. Dauble, Dr. and Mrs. Melvin W. Hyde, Dr. Dean Long & Aubrey D. Ryals 1978 - Mr. and Mrs. Raymond O. Clutter, John M. Cooke & Robert E. Green 1979 - James A. Byers & John M. Oberhelman 1980 - Dr. and Mrs. Wallace B. Graves 1981 - Clarence Harrison & Clarence R. Pitman 1982 - John H. Schroeder 1983 - Robert M. Kent & Dr. Samuel Orr 1984 - William H. Suhrheinrich & C. Wayne Worthington 1985 - Robert L. Koch 1986 - Wahnita DeLong, Phillip E. Drachman & Dallas Suhrheinrich 1987 - Dr. Orville J. Jaebker 1988 - H. Lee Cooper III 1990 - Judy M. Steenberg 1991 - Melvin M. Peterson & Dr. William L. Ridgway 1992 - Barbara St. Clair McKenna & Ginny Schroeder 1993 - Dr. Virginia Grabill 1994 - no award presented 1995 - Dan W. Mitchell 1996 - Robert H. Menke 1997 - Dr. and Mrs. James S. Vinson 1998 - Mrs. Mary Kay Powell 1999 - Larry E. Dunigan 2000 - John C. Schroeder & Ruth Bromm 2001 - Alan Braun 2002 - Richard Shymanski 2003 - Robert L. Koch II 2004 - Sharon and Burkley McCarthy Edie Bates Alumni Volunteer Service Award - The Edie Bates Alumni Volunteer Service Award was established in 1998. The award is named in honor of Edie Bates'42, a University trustee. This award was established to recognize an alumnus/a for his/her exemplary volunteer service to his/her community and the University. Edie Bates Alumni Volunteer Service Award Recipients:
2000 - Meg Dettwiler '73 (posthumously) 2001 - Jerry Purdie '59 2002 - Michael Woodard '70 2003 - Wilfred C. Bussing III '77 2004 - Jerry Linzy '66 How to Nominate - To nominate someone for an Alumni Association Award, please write the Office of Alumni Relations at 1800 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN 47722. You may also e-mail your nomination to alumni@evansville.edu. Please include the following with your nomination: your name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, name of the award, name of the person you are nominating, and a brief explanation of why you feel he/she is deserving of the award.
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Alumni Association Board of Directors Interest Form