USI Students, Faculty, Staff Travel To Inauguration
A group of University of Southern Indiana students, along with faculty and staff traveled to Washington D.C. for the 58th Presidential Inauguration as part of a group sponsored by World Strides and the Smithsonian Institution University Travel Programs. The group consisted of political science majors, Master of Public Administration and Master of Art in Communication students, and one student majoring in exercise science. During the five-day, four-night trip, they attended the swearing-in of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States. They also attended panel discussions, lectures, guided tours and events focused on the role and impact of the presidency on American democracy and society. Partial funding for the trip was provided by the USI Foundation and USI’s College of Liberal Arts. Contact Ben Luttrull in University Communications if you would be interested in talking with Dr. Matthew Hanka, director of USI’s MPA program and associate professor of political science, who led the group, or students or faculty who participated in the historic event.
Bestselling Poet To Give Public Reading, Work With Students
At 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 25The University of Southern Indiana will host bestselling poet Kathleen Driskell for a public reading of her poetry at 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 25 in the Rice Library Reading Room. The event is free and open to the public. The event is sponsored by USI’s Core 39 Speaker Series, Academic Affairs and the Department of Communications Program in Communication Studies. Read More
MPA Speaker Series to feature Dr. James Perry
The University of Southern Indiana will host Dr. James Perry, internationally recognized leader in public administration and the study of public organization management, at 5 p.m. Thursday January 26 in Kleymeyer Hall of the Liberal Arts Center as part of the Master of Public Administration Speaker Series. Perry will address how public service motivation research has proliferated in parallel with enduring concerns about how to improve the performance of public service personnel. The presentation reviews public service motivation research since 2008 to identify the extent to which researchers have discovered lessons for practice. The presentation is free and open to the public. For further information, contact Dr. Matthew Hanka at mjhanka@usi.edu or 812-461-5204.
Film Screening, Panel Discussion Recognize Human Trafficking Awareness Month
In recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the University of Southern Indiana Sexual Assault and Gender Violence Prevention Committee is sponsoring a film screening of Trade and a panel discussion from 6 to 9 p.m. January 31, in Mitchell Auditorium located in USI’s Health Professions Center. The event is open to USI students, staff, faculty and the public. Attendees will be able to ask questions publicly or submit them ahead of time on an index card. Read More
Student Success Week To Highlight Resources, Provide Assistance
The University of Southern Indiana’s University Division will host the fifth annual Student Success Week Tuesday, January 31 through Thursday, February 2 in the University Center. Sample workshop topics include developing healthy relationships, test-taking skills, time management, roommates and combating discrimination. Presenters will include representatives from University Division, Career Services and Internships, Counseling Center and the Dean of Students Office. Read More
