Below is a list of events and activities happening in and around the USI community this week:
UPCOMING EVENTS
Now through October 13
USI McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries presenting three exhibitions to start Fall Semester
The USI Kenneth P. McCutchan Art Center/Palmina F. and Stephen S. Pace (MAC/Pace) Galleries are excited to present three exhibitions—Where the Angels Go, Multiformity: The Art of Leonard Baskin and Precarious Change—this Fall Semester. The three exhibitions will be on display simultaneously through October 13.
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 12
New Harmony Day
All USI freshmen, as part of the UNIV101 introduction to USI course, will travel to New Harmony, Indiana, to experience the University’s collaboration with the historic community. Students will participate in activities around town, food trucks will be in attendance and more.
SAVE THE DATE
Monday, September 18
USI Rechnic Holocaust Series to feature award-winning author, explore Holocaust family history
The USI Foundation is hosting the second annual speaker for the Edward D. and Regina Rechnic Holocaust Series from 7-8 p.m. Monday, September 18 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West on the USI campus.
The presentation, “My Family’s Holocaust Story and the Threats We Face Today,†will feature Margaret McMullan, author of nine award-winning books, followed by a Q&A session with audience members. A reception will follow, and the event is open to the public at no charge.
September 29
USI Essence of Excellence Summit to focus on “Excellence as a Mindset,” feature first-generation educator
The 12th annual USI Multicultural Center Essence of Excellence Summit is set for 3 p.m. Friday, September 29 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West. This year’s theme, “Excellence is a Mindset,†aims to provide all college students, especially those of historically underrepresented backgrounds, the knowledge, tools and skills to achieve better versions of themselves.
October 5-7
USI Communal Studies Association Conference to explore communal theory, practice and impact
The Communal Studies Association (CSA) Conference will meet Thursday through Saturday, October 5-7, on the USI campus and in New Harmony, Indiana. The theme for the 2023 Conference is “Communal Theory, Practice and Impact,†in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the CSA.
October 12-15
USI Theatre to present Dracula in October
USI Theatre will begin its 2023-24 season with Dracula, Kate Hamill’s adaptation of the classic novel by Bram Stoker, directed by Eric Altheide, Professor of Theatre. Performances will run Thursday, October 12 to Sunday, October 15 in the USI Performance Center.
October 26
USI to hold community roundtable event in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
USI, with grant support from the Community-Engaged Alliance, will present a community roundtable event, “Speak Now: Addressing Domestic Violence in the Tri-state Area,â€Â at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, October 26 in University Center East, Rooms 2217-18. The roundtable discussion, organized by USI students, will honor Domestic Violence Awareness Month and will feature a range of community partner participants.
October 27
USI Pharmacology Update Webinar slated for October 27
The USI Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning is hosting the annual Pharmacology Update for Healthcare Professionals Webinar, an all-day virtual workshop, on Friday, October 27.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Released Wednesday, September 6
USI waiving undergraduate application fee last week of September in collaboration with College GO! campaign
In conjunction with the College GO! campaign, sponsored by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, USIÂ invites Indiana students to submit their undergraduate admission applications for free during the week of September 24-30.
