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MEDIA ADVISORY: Grand Reopening and Concert for UE's Wheeler Concert Hall

Evansville, Ind. (08/30/2023) — Media Advisory from the University of Evansville.

WHO: University of Evansville Music Conservatory

WHAT: University of Evansville's Wheeler Concert Hall Grand Reopening and Concert

WHEN: Tuesday, September 5 at 7:30 p.m. CDT

WHERE: Wheeler Concert Hall in Krannert Hall of Art and Music

DETAILS: Wheeler Concert Hall has undergone a major $3 million renovation, and there will be a grand reopening ceremony and concert to celebrate. The renovation includes state of the art acoustics, lighting, seating, flooring, and aesthetic improvements. New York composer Stephen Shewan was commissioned to write a piece that incorporates UE school songs, and it will be premiered at the grand reopening by faculty and students. Major donors will be thanked and recognized. There will be a reception following the concert in the Krannert lobby.

RSVP: All media must RSVP to Noah Alatza at na122@evansville.edu by September 1 at 4:00 p.m. CDT.

The University of Evansville is a private, comprehensive university located in the southwestern region of Indiana. Established in 1854, UE is recognized across the globe for its rich tradition of innovative, academic excellence and vibrant campus community of changemakers.

Home of the Purple Aces, UE offers over 75 majors, 17 Division I sports, and a unique study abroad experience at Harlaxton College, a Victorian manor located in the countryside of the United Kingdom. For more information, please visit evansville.edu.

MEDIA CONTACT

Noah Alatza, Chief Communications Officer

na122@evansville.edu

812-893-5319

University of Evansville

uerelations@evansville.edu

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