The College of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Evansville is offering a UExplore Engineering Program for high school students. The program is designed to give participants a better understanding of the fields of civil, mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering and computer science through activities, hands-on projects, and tours of local industry.

The sessions in the program are October 15, November 5, November 26, January 21, February 18, March 11, April 1, and April 22. All sessions will be from 6:00-7:15 p.m. in the Koch Center for Engineering and Science on UE’s campus.

James Allen, UE associate professor of mechanical and civil engineering, is the advisor for the program. A registered professional engineer in the states of Indiana and Ohio, Allen has extensive work experience in industry. Allen will be assisted with the program by UE engineering students.

The registration fee for the program is $50. 

Register online at www.evansville.edu/uexploreengineering or contact Kimberly Higgins for more information at 812-488-2661 or kh209@evansville.edu.

Exhibitions open Monday, September 17. Free presentation at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, September 19

Trio of exhibits, artist-in-residence to continue anniversary season for McCutchan Art Center/Pace Gallieries

The MCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries continues its 10th anniversary celebration, with Past, Present. Future, a combination of three exhibits on display from Monday, September 17 through Friday, October 26. Two of the three exhibits will highlight the history of the McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries and of the works within the University Art Collection. The third exhibit will feature Kevin Titzer ’97, who received a bachelor’s degree in art from USI, as the first-ever artist-in-residence sponsored by the USI Art and Design Department. Titzer will use Gallery Three from Monday, September 17 – Saturday, September 29 to create CHAPTER 23: SACK RACE WITH KNIVES: a large scale installation made from reclaimed materials from the Evansville Area. Visitors are invited observe Titzer’s creative process from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. A free talk on the work will be given by the artist at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, September 19 in Kleymeyer Hall in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center.  Read More

10 a.m. Wednesday, September 19

Fall CareerLINK Job Fair

USI Career Services and Internships will host its annual fall CareerLINK Job Fair for USI students from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 19 in Carter Hall. Over 80 employers will be on campus to meet with, interview and recruit students looking for jobs in a variety of fields. Additional fairs for Health Professions and Education majors will be held later in the school year.  Read More

5 p.m. Thursday, September 20

2018 Berger Lecture to discuss underrepresentation of women in American politics

Dr. Marjory Hershey, professor of political science at Indiana University, will deliver the 2018 Sydney Berger Lecture at 5 p.m. Thursday, September 20 in Carter Hall. Hershey’s presentation, titled “The Majority Minority,” will discuss the underrepresentation of women in American politics and is free and open to the public. The Berger Lecture is presented each year by the USI College of Liberal Arts in honor of Sydney Berger, one of Evansville’s most respected attorneys who worked with local civil rights organizations and served as an instructor at USI for nearly two decades. More Information

Saturday, September 22

USI’s Historic New Harmony Atheneum Visitors Center participating in Smithsonian Magazine’s free Museum Day program

The University of Southern Indiana’s Historic New Harmony is participating in Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day on Saturday, September 22 at the Atheneum Visitors Center. In recognition of Museum Day, Historic New Harmony will offer two special one-hour tours focusing on Women in New Harmony at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.  Tickets must be presented for the tour and are available now for the public to download at smithsonianmag.com/museumday. Read More

STUDENT EVENTS

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.

Saturday, September 29

2018 USI Doggie Dash Dog Walk and Run

Registration is now open for the 2018 University of Southern Indiana Doggie Dash to be held on Saturday, September 29. This event allows whole families (including the four-legged children) an opportunity to walk and run on the beautiful University of Southern Indiana campus. Registration for the 3K and 5K runs is $25 for individuals or $20 for members of a team, and free for youth ages 10 and under. A portion of the proceeds from the Doggie Dash will be used to offer programming and provide professional development opportunities for student clubs within USI’s Pott College. Another portion of the proceeds will be given to It Takes A Village Pet Rescue. Read More

Festival to be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 27

Fifth annual Global Crossroads Festival soliciting vendors

The University of Southern Indiana and Historic New Harmony will host the annual Global Crossroads Festival at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 27 in Ribeyre Gymnasium in New Harmony and is soliciting interested vendors who can bring cultural elements to a festival setting. Vendors can expect about 1,000 customers/visitors to this family-friendly event. To ensure the best experience possible, vendors selling food or goods are required to pay a nominal fee to reserve a spot ($15 to $35 depending on space requested). Vendors interested in participating can find the application on the USI website at USI.edu/GlobalCrossroads.

Saturday, November 3

Registration now open for the 17th annual Norwegian Foot March

Registration is now open for the 17th annual University of Southern Indiana Norwegian Foot March on Saturday, November 3. The 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 in under four and a half hours. 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. The Norwegian Foot March is sponsored by USI’s Student Veteran Association. Proceeds from the foot march enhance the training of the students in the USI ROTC Program. Funds are used to cover costs associated with training, travel, team development and additional equipment. Read More

Applications available today through December 7, 2018

USI SeaPerch Sponsorship

The University of Southern Indiana’s Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education and the SwISTEM Resource Center are offering a SeaPerch Sponsorship Program for up to ten (10) SeaPerch teams. Schools and organizations in southwestern Indiana, southeastern Illinois, and western Kentucky that are facing financial hardship in purchasing materials to participate in the SeaPerch Program are encouraged to apply.  This program will supply one SeaPerch kit per team ($179) and a USI Regional SeaPerch Challenge registration fee waiver ($50). Priority will be given to new SeaPerch coaches/teams but that should not keep seasoned teams from applying.  Teams must commit to competition in the 2019 USI SeaPerch Challenge.  The deadline to apply is December 7, 2018.  Awardees will be notified on December 14, 2018.  Click here for a link to the application form. More information about the SeaPerch Program can be found at SeaPerch.org.