Below is a list of events and activities happening in and around the USI community in the coming weeks:

Application fee waived through Friday, September 27

USI admission application fees to be waived for College GO! Week
In conjunction with College GO! Week sponsored by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, the University of Southern Indiana invites students to submit their admission application for free Sunday, September 22 through Friday, September 27.Read More
4 p.m. Tuesday, September 24

Evansville attorney and author visits campus to discuss “Our American Story: The Search for a Shared National Narrative”

The University of Southern Indiana Political Science, Public Administration & Philosophy Department invites the public to join a book discussion of Our American Story: The Search for a Shared National Narrative at 4 p.m. Tuesday, September 24 in Kleymeyer Hall, located within the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center on campus. This novel explores the deep fractures created in the United States by ideology, geography, class, religion, and race and searches for a common narrative. Can a unifying American story be achieved and, if so, what may that story may be? Read More
6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 24

USI’s Historic New Harmony to host Indiana Humanities program, Chew on This
University of Southern Indiana’s Historic New Harmony will host the Indiana Humanities program, Chew on This, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 24 at the Schnee Ribeyre Elliott House. The program is designed to use the power of food and drink as a convener of people and catalyst for conversations to inspire thoughtful discussion on engaging topics. Chew on This: Who Belongs Here? is presented as part of Indiana Humanities’ INseparable initiative. Tickets are $30 and available for purchase at https://indianahumanities.org/programs/chew-on-this. Read More
On display through Friday, October 4
New Harmony Gallery hosts Docey Lewis exhibition Threading My Way
An exhibition of work by Docey Lewis titled Threading My Way that incorporates her very successful commercial design career with her new ventures into the fine arts realm will be held at the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art through Friday, October 4. This activity is made possible, in part, with support from the Efroymson Family Fund, the Indiana Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. Read More

A collection of events on campus and in the community sponsored by USI student organizations can be found on the USI events calendar by clicking here.

USI Theatre begins 2019-20 season with The Revolutionists
University of Southern Indiana Theatre will open its 2019-20 season with the new comedy The Revolutionists, written by Lauren Gunderson. The production runs October 3-6 in the USI Performance Center located in University Center East on USI’s campus. Tickets are $2 for USI students, $10 for USI employees, $4 for non-USI students (student ID required), $10 for seniors (60+), and $12 for adults. Shows start at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. for the Sunday matinee. To purchase tickets or for more information visit USI Theatre or call the box office at 812-465-1635. Read More

Thursday, October 10 – Saturday, October 12

Tickets on sale for USI’s Historic New Harmony Atheneum 40th Anniversary celebration gala
The University of Southern Indiana’s Historic New Harmony invites you to help celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the construction of the Atheneum Visitors Center in New Harmony, Indiana from Thursday, October 10 through Saturday, October 12. Tickets are currently on sale for a black and white themed reception, gala dinner, auction and after-party at USI.edu/atheneum40tickets. The dinner will be catered by Kyle Kellogg, chef at the Evansville Country Club. Additional information about the celebration, including panel discussion and speaker series events, can be found at USI.edu/atheneum40. Read More

Registration closes Tuesday, October 15; Race is Saturday, November 2

Registration now open for the 18th annual Norwegian Foot March
The 18th annual Norwegian Foot March, an intense mental and physical challenge, will take participants 18.6 miles 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. ROTC cadets, soldiers and veterans, as well as civilians, may register individually or as part of a four-member team. Registration can be completed online or by calling USI Outreach and Engagement at 812-464-1989. Early registration is recommended, as the event sells out quickly. ROTC cadets from any school can register for $25 and all other participants can register for $45. Registration will close on October 15 or when the event is full at 500 participants. More Information

The University of Evansville’s Office of University Advancement has announced Jennifer Whitaker as the new Director of Alumni and Parent Relations. Whitaker is a 1999 UE alumna who earned her bachelor’s degree in mass communication with an emphasis in journalism and public relations and a minor in business. She spent the last 14 years of her career with the Buffalo Trace Council in Evansville as the district director overseeing a five-county area. She also teaches an experiential education class through the UE Center for Career Development.

“It is a pleasure to welcome Jennifer back home to the University of Evansville,” said Abigail Werling, vice president for university advancement. “Her professional experiences, leadership qualities, and passion for UE make her the ideal person to work with our alumni and friends to shape powerful and enduring change for our University.”

As the director of alumni and parent relations, Jennifer will work with the university advancement team to promote programming, volunteerism, and philanthropy to 33,000 plus UE alumni and parents around the world. She will work closely with the Alumni Association Board of Directors, Harlaxton Society Board of Directors, and Parents Council in addition to working with our UE Connect Program, regional alumni chapters, and alumni affinity groups.

“I’m looking forward to getting to know the UE alumni community, and working on inviting everyone back to campus – not only once a year for homecoming, but for other events and volunteer opportunities,” said Whitaker. “There are so many ways for alumni to get involved. I can’t wait to build new relationships and show them how they can make a difference. Once you are here, it’s impossible not to feel the energy!”

The University is currently finalizing plans for Homecoming 2019 Reunion Weekend, on October 18-20. Plans include special events for certain affinity groups and the inaugural Alumni Awards Celebration, as well as annual favorites such as a tailgate party, theatre productions, and the John Collins Moore Society Brunch. For more information about homecoming, visit www.evansville.edu/homecoming.