UPCOMING EVENTS
11 a.m. Monday, November 3
Wright Administration Building construction press conference
The University will host a press conference at 11 a.m. Monday, November 3 in the Redwood Lounge, located in the Wright Administration Building on campus. A media alert with additional information was sent Thursday, October 30 and earlier this morning, Monday, November 3.
Monday through Friday, November 3-7
Annual Distance Learning Week to begin at USI November 3
USI Online and Adult Learning is hosting its second annual Distance Learning Week Monday through Friday, November 3-7. Presented in conjunction with the U.S. Distance Learning Association’s (USDLA) National Distance Week, this event promotes online and distance learning, exploring issues and trends in distance and online learning while highlighting best practices.
Monday, November 3 through Sunday, December 7
56th annual USI Efroymson Family Fund Juried Student Art Show on display in McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries
The USI annual Efroymson Family Fund Juried Student Art Exhibition, a presentation of selected student artworks from the past academic year, is being held Monday, November 3 through Sunday, December 7 at the McCutchan Art Center/Pace (MAC/Pace) Galleries, located in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center. This year’s exhibition features 85 artworks chosen by the juror from 229 submitted entries.
1 p.m. Friday, November 7
USI Psychology Department to host third annual Undergraduate Psychology Research Conference
The USI Psychology Department will host the third annual Undergraduate Psychology Research Conference (UPRC) at 1 p.m. Friday, November 7 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West. The event is open to the public at no charge, but registration is required. If you are not a presenter, mentor or moderator, register for the conference by completing this form before Monday, October 20.
SAVE THE DATE
November 15
USI Norwegian Foot March happening November 15
A USI tradition is celebrating its 21st anniversary on Saturday, November 15. The 21st 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.
November 15
USI Ceramics Department to host Filling Empty Bowls for Veterans event at Barker Brewhouse
The USI Ceramics Department will host the Filling Empty Bowls for Veterans event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, November 15 at Barker Brewhouse, located at 96 N Barker Ave. With a $20 donation, attendees will receive a USI ceramic made bowl (while supplies last) plus soup and bread from Mother Truckers food truck. The event is open to the public.
November 26
USI accepting proposals through November 26 for second annual TEDxUSI event
The University will host the second annual TEDxUSI—an independently organized TEDx event—on Thursday, February 26 as part of the Core Speaker Series. The three-hour event will feature engaging talks and interactive Discover USI sessions at the USI Performance Center. Attendees can enjoy light refreshments, thought-provoking presentations and hands-on activities throughout the evening.
December 4-7
USI 54th annual Madrigal Feaste returns December 4-7
The USI Chamber Choir will host the 54th annual Madrigal Feaste Thursday through Sunday, December 4-7, in Carter Hall, located in University Center West on the USI campus. Performances will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, December 4-6, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m., and the Sunday, December 7 matinee performance will begin at 1 p.m. with doors opening at 12:30 p.m.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Released Wednesday, October 29
USI Historic New Harmony program receives $2.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.
USI has received a $2.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support Historic New Harmony’s efforts to strengthen exhibitions and programs focused on the history of religion and spirituality in New Harmony. Lilly Endowment made the grant through its Religion and Cultural Institutions Initiative.
