1:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 23
USI Center for Communal Studies presents lecture by Dr. Matthew Hanka
The University’s Center for Communal Studies will be hosting a lecture by Dr. Matthew Hanka, Professor of Political Science, at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 23 in Kleymeyer Hall in the Liberal Arts Center. Hanka will introduce his book, What is Happening in Your Community? Why Community Development Matters. He will speak about the role of community development in the change and transformation of a community.
4:30 p.m. Thursday, October 24
USI Southern Indiana Reading Series to present Ghassan Zeineddine
USI’s Southern Indiana Reading Series will present a reading, Q&A and book signing by author Ghassan Zeineddine at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, October 24 in the Griffin Center. This event is open to the public at no charge.
7 p.m. Thursday, October 24
Screaming Eagles Madness set for October 24
The annual USI Screaming Eagles Madness is scheduled for Thursday, October 24 in the Screaming Eagles Arena to tip off the 2024-25 USI Women’s and Men’s Basketball seasons. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and the event is open to the public at no charge.
Friday, October 25 through Sunday, October 27
USI Multicultural Center to celebrate 30th anniversary October 25-27
The USI Multicultural Center (MCC) is excited to host its 30th Anniversary Celebration, happening Friday, October 25 through Sunday, October 27. This weekend will bring together alumni, current students and the community to honor the MCC’s impact on campus. All events are open to current and former USI students, employees and the public.
Sunday, October 27
USI Women’s and Chamber Choirs present first concert of Fall Semester October 27
The USI Women’s Choir and Chamber Choir, under the direction of Dan Craig, Associate Professor of Music, will present their first Fall Semester concert in the Rice Library Second Floor Reading Room at 3 p.m. Sunday, October 27. This concert is open to the public at no charge
November 2
Southwest Indiana AHEC to host workshop for preceptors November 2
Southwest Indiana Area Health Education Center (AHEC) is partnering with USI, the University of Evansville and Indiana University School of Medicine–Evansville to present a free workshop for preceptors, fieldwork educators and clinical instructors on Saturday, November 2 at the Stone Family Center for Health Sciences in Evansville.
November 16
USI to host 20th annual Norwegian Foot March
A USI tradition is celebrating its 20th anniversary on Saturday, November 16. The 20th annual Norwegian Foot March, an intense mental and physical challenge, will take participants 18.6 miles (30 km) through the rolling hills of Evansville’s west side. Carrying a 25-pound rucksack, participants will begin and end on the USI campus, working to make it back to the finish line generally in under four and a half hours depending on age and gender.
