Spring Break Is Here, And USI Basketball Sets Sight On NCAA Tournament Success

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

Monday, March 9 – Saturday, March 14

Spring break

The University of Southern Indiana will be on spring recess beginning on Monday, March 9 through Saturday, March 14. During this time, the University will be open during normal business hours but no classes will be held. Classes will resume on Monday, March 16.

Public exhibition: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday, March 13

2020 Tri-State Science and Engineering Fair

The University of Southern Indiana’s Tri-State Science and Engineering Fair (TSEF) provides opportunities for K-12th grade students to showcase their interest in scientific research and receive community recognition for their achievements. This year’s fair will be held on Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13 in the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center on the USI campus, with the public invited to view the exhibitions from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday, March 13. TSEF is sponsored by the Southwest Indiana STEM Resource Center. More Information

Women’s team: Friday, March 13 in Springfield, Missouri. Men’s team: Saturday, March 14 in Indianapolis.

USI Men’s, Women’s Basketball both qualify for NCAA Division II Tournament

University of Southern Indiana Men’s and Women’s Basketball have both earned at-large berths to their respective NCAA Division II Tournaments. The 7th-seeded Women’s Basketball team will face Ashland University on Friday, March 13 in Springfield, Missouri. The 6th-seeded Men’s Basketball team will face GLVC rival University of Missouri – St. Louis on Saturday, March 14 in Indianapolis. Further details, including ticket information, will be released later this week on GoUSIEagles.com.

Open Through Sunday, March 15

2020 Efroymson Bridge Year Fellowship Exhibition
The Efroymson Bridge Year Fellowship Exhibition, Mortal Flesh, will be on display starting on Monday, February 17 through Sunday, March 15 at the McCutchan Art Center/ Pace Galleries on the University of Southern Indiana campus. There will be a reception for the exhibitions will be on at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1.  Light refreshments will be served and the public is cordially invited to attend. Read More

Open through Friday, March 20

New Harmony Gallery featuring ceramic works of resident artists

The New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art’s latest exhibition, Residence IV, is an annual exhibition that showcases the resident artists from the New Harmony Clay Project (NHCP) located at the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Ceramic Studio, in the lawn adjacent to Philip Johnson’s Roofless Church. This year the exhibition is returning to the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art through March 20, and features artists Tristyn Bustamante, Lene Graversgaard, Krestine Harboe, Morgana King, Yoko Sekino-Bove, Kritika Soni, and Kari Woolsey. 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.

 

SAVE THE DATE

10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 19

CFO of charity: water to present on nonprofit leadership and opportunities

Aditi Deeg, chief financial officer of charity: water, will serve as the 2020 Executive in Residence for the University of Southern Indiana’s Romain College of Business. Her presentation, “The New Non-Profit Paradigm,” will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 19 in Carter Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Deeg will present her personal story and career development through both for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Her focus will be on leadership and financially rewarding career opportunities in the nonprofit sector. Read More