Tuesday, September 12

Fall Assessment Day – No Classes

First-time, full-time freshmen and seniors who began their career at USI are required to participate in Fall Assessment Day activities.  There will be no classes held. Students required to participate in Assessment Day testing will receive notification by letter and email during the first two weeks of the semester indicating testing time and location. Read more

11:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 13

USI Alumni Association Founders Day Luncheon

The University of Southern Indiana will hold its annual Founders Day Luncheon at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, September 13 in Carter Hall. The event, sponsored by the USI Alumni Association, will feature a tribute to the University’s founders and the presentation of the Faculty Service Award, the Honorary Alumni Award and the Faculty Recognition award. Tickets are $15 and registration is available on the USI Alumni Association website.

Monday, September 18

Fall Enrollment

USI will issue a press release regarding enrollment on Monday, September 18. The University moved back the census date to provide time for a complete accounting of the College Achievement Program student numbers.

10 a.m. Monday, September 25

Hammett to present on e-commerce as 2017 Executive in Residence

Kevin Hammett, president and chief executive officer of Regency Properties, will serve as the 2017 Executive in Residence for the University of Southern Indiana’s Romain College of Business. His presentation, “The Adaptation of Retail to E-Commerce: A Real Estate Practitioner’s Perspective,” will be presented at 10 a.m. Monday, September 25 in Carter Hall and is free and open to the public. Read More

Registration open; Race held on Saturday, September 30

Romain Suburu USI Doggie Dash 3K and 5K

The inaugural Romain Suburu USI Doggie Dash will be held on Saturday, September 30 on the USI campus. The 3K and 5K races will allow whole families (including the four-legged children) an opportunity to walk and run on the beautiful University of Southern Indiana campus. 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 of Science, Engineering, and Education. Another portion of the proceeds will be given to It Takes A Village Pet Rescue. For more information, and to register, visit the Doggie Dash page on the USI website at USI.edu/running/doggie-dash/​.

Registration open now; March to be held Saturday, November 4

Registration now open for 16th annual Norwegian Foot March

The 16th annual Norwegian Foot March 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 at the University of Southern Indiana, working to make it back to the finish line in under four and a half hours. It’s an experience unlike any other, happening Saturday, November 4, 2017. Registration is currently open for the 16th annual Norwegian Foot March. 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. Read More

Kevin Hammett, president and chief executive officer of Regency Properties, will serve as the 2017 Executive in Residence for the University of Southern Indiana’s Romain College of Business. His presentation, “The Adaptation of Retail to E-Commerce: A Real Estate Practitioner’s Perspective,” will be presented at 10 a.m. Monday, September 25 in Carter Hall and is free and open to the public.

As CEO, Hammett is responsible for the strategic direction of Regency Properties in the acquisition, management and ownership of retail properties in target market areas. He joined Regency in 2007 as president of accounting and finance/chief financial officer. Hammett was the 2016 recipient of the USI Distinguished Accountant Award and has held designations as a certified public accountant, charted global management accountant, and certified management accountant.

He has served on the Executive Committee of the USI Alumni Association and is currently chair of the Board of Advisors for the Romain College of Business. He is an active member of the Buffalo Trace Council, Boy Scouts of America, Rotary Club of Evansville, Youth First, Inc. and the EVSC Foundation. He also served as chair of the Alumni Division for Campaign USI: Elevating Excellence. Hammett earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from USI and recently completed the Harvard University School of Design’s Advanced Management Development Program.

The Romain College of Business’ Executive-in-Residence program provides valuable insights into the business world through the experiences of business executives. This year is the 45th year for the program at USI.