UPCOMING EVENTS AT USI
5:30 p.m. Monday, March 20
USI to show Till film, host virtual Q&A with Emmy-nominated writer
The USI Indiana Multicultural Center, in partnership with the USI Student Government Association, will host a showing of Till at 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 20 in Forum I, located in the Wright Administration Building. The event is open to the public at no charge, and light refreshments will be provided.
3 p.m. Tuesday, March 21
USI College of Liberal Arts to present “Protecting LGBTQ+ Hoosiers” online eventÂ
The USI College of Liberal Arts is proud to present “Protecting LGBTQ+ Hoosiers” at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 21 via Zoom. The event will feature Kit Malone, an advocate from the Indiana American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), who will present on the group’s work in litigating against discriminatory legislation that limits the rights of Hoosiers and will impact the LGBTQ+ community in the classroom, the home and beyond. This event is open to the public at no charge.
6 p.m. Tuesday, March 21
USI to recognize Phenomenal Women Class of 2023
The USI Multicultural Center will honor the 2023 Class of Phenomenal Women of USI and the Community at a recognition ceremony at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 21 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and hors d’oeuvres will be served at 5:45 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at USI.edu/mcc.
6 p.m. Wednesday, March 22
USI Social Media Symposium to virtually host award-winning international social media professional
The USI Foundation, College of Liberal Arts and Communications and Media Department will host the 2023 Social Media Symposium at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 22 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West. Dr. Karen Sutherland, Senior Lecturer at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Australia, will present a virtual keynote, “Social Media in Australia: Trends, Habits, Education and Employability.†This event is open to the public at no charge.
3 p.m. Friday, March 24
USI Liberal Arts Faculty Colloquia to explore benefits of being a maker
The University of Southern Indiana College of Liberal Arts will host its third Faculty Colloquia presentation of the Spring Semester featuring Alisa (AL) Holen, Associate Professor of Ceramics. The presentation, “The Power of Craft (a.k.a. Craft is not a dirty word),†will begin at 3 p.m. Friday, March 24 in Kleymeyer Hall, located in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center. The event is open to the public at no charge.
7 p.m. Friday, March 24
USI Communication and Media faculty members produce John James Audubon documentary, to be shown at USI
Two USI faculty members in the College of Liberal Arts produced a documentary, Art for Science’s Sake: Stalking John James Audubon, that aired February 26 on WNIN. The documentary will be shown on campus at 7 p.m. Friday, March 24 in Forum I, located in the Wright Administration Building.
Produced by Dr. Leigh Anne Howard, Communication and Media Department Chair and Professor of Communication Studies, and Dr. David Black, Associate Professor of Radio and Television, the one-hour documentary explores the art and science of 19th century naturalist John James Audubon.
8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Saturday, March 25
USI to host Health Professions Day for high school students
The University of Southern Indiana College of Nursing and Health Professions is hosting a Health Professions Day on Saturday, March 25 for high school juniors and seniors exploring careers in healthcare. The day will incorporate hands-on experiences within various health professions programs, as well as interaction with USI faculty and current students.
April 1
Southern Indiana Dance Marathon returns April 1
Southern Indiana Dance Marathon will return to the University of Southern Indiana for its 11th year on Saturday, April 1. This year’s SIDM will begin at noon Saturday, April 1 and continue until 9 p.m. in the Screaming Eagles Complex.
April 17
Annual Shaw Biology Lecture to feature New York Times best-selling
USI will host its 9th annual Shaw Biology Lecture at 7 p.m. Monday, April 17 in Mitchell Auditorium, located in the Nursing and Health Professions Building. Frans de Waal, New York Times best-selling author, will present “Politics, Cognition, Morality: You Name It – Our Fellow Primates Have It All.†The presentation is open to the public at no charge.
Founded in 1965, the University of Southern Indiana enrolls more than 9,200 dual credit, undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students in more than 130 areas of study. A public higher education institution, located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, Indiana, USI offers programs through the College of Liberal Arts, Romain College of Business, College of Nursing and Health Professions and the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education. USI is a Carnegie Foundation Community Engaged University and offers continuing education and special programs to more than 15,000 participants annually through OutTHIS WEEK AT USI
