Full MVC Release

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – For accomplishments in competition, in the classroom, and in the community, University of Evansville sophomore track and field student-athlete Ian Alberts has been recognized by the Missouri Valley Conference in this week's Enterprise Bank & Trust Scholar-Athlete Spotlight.

To qualify for the Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete Spotlight, student-athletes must carry a cumulative grade-point average of 3.20, completed at least one academic year at a Valley institution and must be at least a sophomore in academic standing.

Redshirt freshmen and first-year junior college transfers are not eligible. In addition to the academic qualifications, student-athletes are evaluated on their campus involvement and community service.

Alberts currently holds a 3.918 GPA as a biology major. As a member of the Aces' men's indoor and outdoor track and field teams, Alberts shined in 2018 and has continued to post strong performances early this season. At the Mastodon Invitational on January 20, Alberts broke his own school record in the pole vault, clearing a height of 4.41 meters and earning the win. 

Off the court, Alberts is a member of FIJI at UE, helping the fraternities charitable efforts. Each year, FIJI holds a Hot-Tub-a-Thon in which fraternity members rotate spending 24 hours in a hot tub to raise money for Easter Seals of Evansville. Since 2000, FIJI has helped raise over $100,000 for Easter Seals and turned a one-time event into a year-long effort. Alberts is also a member of Bi-Sci Club, serving as treasurer for the club. Bi-Sci Club is an organization that helps to promote an appreciation for and understanding of the biological sciences and their application to modern society. Bi-Sci Club brings in guest speakers and engages in service projects in the area, including volunteering efforts with Mesker Park Zoo.
 

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