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Rescheduled USI Engineers in Action chapter to discuss largest pedestrian footbridge build in South Africa
WHO: Four students—Melanie Cedano ’24, Miguel Pinto ’25, Josiah Hollis ’25 and Jonas Hollis ’27—from the University’s Engineers in Action (EIA) chapter, and Dr. Susan Ely, Assistant Professor of Engineering
WHAT: Students and faculty will discuss their experience from their summer 2024 EIA bridge build in the Lubombo region of eSwatini in southern Africa—the longest bridge built to date at more than 106 feet. The pedestrian footbridge connects two isolated communities to shops, schools, clinics, co-ops, churches and more. The bridge, completed in a little less than two months, benefits over 4,000 residents, including over 1,800 children. The previous bridge was in a state of disrepair after seasonal flooding. The new bridge ensures a year-round safe passage for members of the communities.
In addition to USI as a lead University, the project included students from Eastern Mennonite University and the University of Iowa.
This is USI’s ffith bridge project with previous builds in Bolivia, Virginia and Africa.
WHEN: The media event will be held at 8 a.m. Tuesday, September 24. It will begin at 8 a.m. promptly, so please arrive early to set up.
WHERE: The event will be held in the Business and Engineering Center (BEC), room 0030. A map of the USI campus, featuring the BEC, can be found at USI.edu/map.
*A select number of media parking spots will be reserved in Lot J. You can view Lot J at USI.edu/mapby toggling to “Parking” on the left “Map Layers” sidebar.
Vincennes University hosts Knox County Suicide Prevention Walk amid rising concerns over mental health crisis
VINCENNES, Ind. September 23, 2024 –Our nation is indeed in a mental health crisis, according to a 2024 State of Mental Health in America Report. The report also gives alarming statistics, including that nearly 60 million adults (23.08%) experienced a mental illness in the past year. Among other findings, nearly 13 million adults (5.04%) reported serious thoughts of suicide.
As communities nationwide grapple with growing mental health concerns, Vincennes University, in partnership with the Family Health Center, Children and Family Services, Mental Health America of Knox County and the Knox County Health Department continues to take public action by hosting the fourth annual Knox County Suicide Prevention Walk. The event held on Saturday, Sept. 21, comes at a crucial time, as recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows increases in suicide rates across the United States, particularly among young adults and marginalized groups. In Indiana alone, suicide remains one of the leading causes of death, underscoring the urgent need for community-driven initiatives like this walk and accessible mental health resources.
The walk raises awareness, fosters community support, and provides a platform for open conversations about suicide prevention. The VU Counseling Center remains committed to partnering with local agencies to shine a light on the resources available to help those in need while also honoring the lives lost to suicide.
“Now more than ever, it’s essential that we come together as a community to address the mental health challenges many are facing,” said Kathleen Evans, LCSW and a representative from the VU Counseling Center. “Events like the Knox County Suicide Prevention Walk are vital in breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and providing hope to those who are struggling.”
Participants in the walk connected with local mental health advocates and learned about available resources while participating in remembrance and solidarity. The event drew attendees from all over Knox County, uniting individuals from various backgrounds in a shared commitment to mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
“As mental health continues to be a pressing issue in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic challenges, and the pressures of modern life, community initiatives like this walk play a critical role in supporting individuals and families. Vincennes University and its partners hope that by bringing the conversation into the open, they can help dismantle barriers to seeking help and encourage those in need,” said VU Provost Dr. Laura Treanor.
The walk underscores the notion that mental health is not about reaching a destination; it’s a journey that must be navigated each day.
Eagles host Rose-Hulman on Wednesday USI opens OVC schedule at the end of the week
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Soccer continues its five-match homestand with its final non-conference match of the season when it hosts Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Wednesday at 7 p.m. The USI-Rose-Hulman match is the USI Intramural Team Night.
Following the Screaming Eagles’ midweek match, USI opens the 2024 Ohio Valley Conference slate when it welcomes Eastern Illinois University to Strassweg Field for a 12:30 p.m. showdown Saturday. Saturday’s match is Hispanic Heritage Day at Strassweg Field.
The Eagles continue the OVC slate and conclude the longest homestand of the season October 3 when they take on Lindenwood University for a 1 p.m. kickoff.
USI fans can attend all Men’s Soccer 2024 home matches for free, courtesy of a sponsorship from ProRehab. Game coverage for 2024, including links to live stats and video streams, can be found on USIScreamingEagles.com.
USI Men’s Soccer Week 4 Notes:
USI reaches midway point of 5-match homestand: USI reaches the midway point of the five-match home stand Tuesday when it kicks off against Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. After USI and Rose-Hulman square off, the final two matches of the homestand will be the start of the Ohio Valley Conference 2024 slate. The Screaming Eagles open OVC play this fall by hosting Eastern Illinois University September 28 and Lindenwood University October 3.
Rose-Hulman in 2024: Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is 1-3-2 overall this fall after a 1-0 loss to Ohio Northern University. The Fightin’ Engineers have lost their last two matches.
USI vs. Rose-Hulman: The USI and Rose-Hulman match will be the first countable contest between the two programs. The September 25 match will be a regular season game for the Eagles, while being listed as an exhibition game for the Division III Engineers.
Former Eagle leads Rose-Hulman: Former USI team captain Sean Helliwell is the head coach of the Fightin’ Engineers of Rose-Hulman. Helliwell, who has been at the helm at Rose-Hulman since 2008, appeared in 37 matches as an Eagle (36 starts) and recorded 12 points on two goals and eight assists during USI’s first Division I tenure between 1992 and 1994.
Rough start to homestand: The Eagles started the homestand on a down note, falling to Bellarmine University, 8-0, and Purdue University Fort Wayne, 1-0.
USI needs to find offense: USI needs to find some offense. The Eagles have been held scoreless for the last 343 minutes.
EIU in 2024: The Panthers of EIU are 1-3-1 during the first month of the season and conclude its non-conference schedule September 24 against Bowling Green State University.
USI vs. EIU: EIU leads the all-time series with USI, 10-2-0, after winning a pair of regular season matches last year. The Panthers took the first game at Strassweg Field, 2-0, and completed the series sweep with a 1-0 victory at EIU.
CLINT BLACK 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF KILLIN’ TIME
TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, AT 10 AM
Evansville, IN – September 23, 2024 — Country legend Clint Black will bring his Celebrating 35 Years of Killin’ Timetour to Aiken Theatre on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Fans can pick up tickets early on September 26 by visiting the venue’s social media pages.
Country icon Clint Black, one of the true traditionalists in music over the last three decades, will celebrate the 35th anniversary of his debut album, Killin’ Time, on tour in 2025. The triple threat singer, guitarist, and songwriter has sold more than twenty million records, written and recorded twenty-two #1 singles, and has been awarded nearly two-dozen gold and platinum awards, a GRAMMY®, and numerous CMA, ACM and American Music Awards.
Dubbed one of country music’s celebrated Class of 1989, Clint Black’s meteoric rise began with Killin’ Time, which produced five consecutive number one singles on the Billboard Hot Country charts. His musical style encompasses traditional country, honky-tonk and Western swing. Black is a member of the Grand Ole Opry and has been honored with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Nashville Walk of Fame.
Black’s widespread appeal and creative curiosity led him to the world of acting where he earned roles in dozens of TV shows and feature films including Maverick, Anger Management, The Larry Sanders Show, and many others. The fifth season of his talk show, Talking in Circles, is currently airing on Circle TV and was awarded “Best Talk Show” in Cynopsis Media’s Best of the Best and Rising Star Awards. This year Clint received the Poet’s Award at the ACM Honors, an award given to the most remarkable and enduring talents in country music songwriting.
For more information about Clint Black, fans can visit www.clintblack.com.
Ticket Information:
What: Clint Black: 35 Years of Killin’ Time Tour
When: Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 7:30 PM
Where: Old National Events Plaza | 715 Locust Street | Evansville, IN 47708
Tickets: Tickets start at $45.50 plus applicable fees and tax.
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This Week at USI
Now through Friday, September 27
USI to waive application fee September 22-27
In conjunction with the College GO! campaign sponsored by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, the University invites Indiana students to submit their undergraduate admission applications for free, Sunday through Friday, September 22-27.
8 a.m. Tuesday, September 24
USI Engineers in Action chapter to discuss largest pedestrian footbrige build to date
Students and faculty will discuss the latest bridge build by USI’s Engineers in Action chapter in a media event in Business and Engineering Center, room 0030. RSVP to kajohnson5@usi.edu by noon today, Monday, September 23.
Thursday, September 26
USI Spanish Film Club Series to begin September 26
The USI College of Liberal Arts and World Languages and Cultures Department will host the Spanish Film Club series during the Fall Semester on Thursdays beginning September 26 through October 24. All films will be shown with English subtitles and will begin at 7 p.m. in the Wright Administration Building, Room WA1. Showings are open to the public at no charge.
Friday, September 27
USI Multicultural Center Essence of Excellence to feature Belmont University Vice President
The 14th annual University of Southern Indiana Multicultural Center Essence of Excellence Summit is set for 3 p.m. Friday, September 27 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West. The 2024 speaker is Dr. D’Angelo Taylor. He is the inaugural Vice President for Hope, Unity, and Belonging (HUB) at Belmont University.
October 4
USI to host 95th annual Indiana Academy of the Social Sciences Conference October 4
For the first time since 1986, the University of Southern Indiana will host the annual Meeting of the Indiana Academy of the Social Sciences (IASS) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, October 4 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West.
October 25-27
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.
October 25
USI to host Pharmacology Update Webinar October 25
The USI Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning (CHPLL) is hosting the 21st annual Pharmacology Update for Healthcare Professionals Webinar, an all-day virtual workshop, on Friday, October 25.
Released Monday, September 16
USI enrollment continues to grow
For the second year in a row, the University of Southern Indiana has seen an increase in its overall enrollment and first-time freshmen enrollment, as well as record graduate enrollment.
Aces men’s soccer comes up short at No. 9 Western Michigan
The Purple Aces were led on offense by defender Nacho Diaz-Caneja
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The University of Evansville men’s soccer team couldn’t overcome an early deficit in a 2-1road loss to the #9 Western Michigan Broncos.
Freshman defender Martin Wurschmidt (Fram, Norway) scored his first collegiate goal for the Purple Aces in the 63rd minute of Sunday’s match. But the goal wouldn’t be enough for UE to earn a result against the ninth ranked team in the nation in a hard fought game. With only six shots in 90 minutes Evansville only had the lone opportunity in the back of the net.
It was a battle in the midfield to begin Sunday’s match as neither team had an attacking opportunity in the first eight minutes. The Aces were the first team to put a shot on goal, as junior defender Nacho Diaz-Caneja (Coruna, Spain) launched from the top of the penalty circle to Bronco’s goalie Colin West. Western Michigan responded to UE’s offense with an attack of its own in the second third of the first half.
After two straight shots from the Broncos, Evansville took a foul in the goal box giving WMU a penalty kick. Western Michigan didn’t score on the PK itself but found the bottom right side of the net on the rebound in the 22nd minute to put the Aces down by one. Following the goal, the Broncos controlled the pace of play as UE didn’t record a shot for the rest of the half.
It took Evansville a few minutes to get going in the second half on offense as they defended two corner kicks in the first minute of play. Western Michigan kept the pressure on in the attacking third and scored their second goal of the match in the 59th minute. The Aces responded shortly after in the 63rd minute as Wurschmidt headed the ball into the right side of the net off a free kick from midfielder Jacopo Fedrizzi (Guilia, Spain) for his second assist of the year.
UE continued to try and find the tying goal to earn a result against the Broncos. Diaz-Caneja had a near miss in the 74th minute as his shot sailed just wide of the net. Evansville also had a close opportunity in the 78th minute as senior midfielder Jose Vivas (Teruel, Spain) forced a diving save from Welsh on the second attempt from a free kick. The Aces final attempt to tie the game up came with only 40 seconds left on the clock as UE earned a free kick just outside the penalty area. But WMU got a head on the ball off the kick, sending it away from any Evansville touch in the attacking third.
Diaz-Caneja had the most shots for the Aces with three through 90 minutes. Three other players had a shot each including Wurschmidt’s goal. UE continues their four game road swing with a stop in Cincinnati at Xavier. Kick-off from Corcoran Field on Tuesday, September 24th is set for 6 p.m.
Eagles show flashes at OVC Fall Invitational
EVANSVILLE, IND.- University of Southern Indiana Women’s Tennis opened its 2024-25 campaign with a strong showing in the OVC Fall Invitational in Evansville Friday and Saturday. USI hosted the fall showcase at Wesselman Park and the Evansville Tennis Center.
Singles
Freshman Libby Banet and Rylie Wilkison earned their first collegiate victories with Banet winning the #4 consolation and Wilkinson taking the #6 consolation.
Sophomore Antonia Ferrarini earned the first singles victory of the season for the Screaming Eagles in flight one winning her opening match 7-5, 7-5. Sophomore Anais Negrail went 2-1 in flight two with a victory in match one 6-3, 6-0. Negrail dropped the second match of the flight before bouncing back and winning the third 6-2, 7-5.
Doubles
USI saw doubles success in flight one with the duo of Negrail and sophomore Sofia Davidoff winning the consolation title. The duo of Ferrarini and senior Madison Windham advanced to the finals of flight one after winning their first two matches 7-5.
In doubles flight two, senior Abby Myers and junior Khandice Thomas lost their first match before back to take the flights consolation.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE EAGLES
USI will be back in action October 10-14 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee competing in the ITA Ohio Valley Regional Championships hosted by Middle Tennessee State University.