Noon Monday, April 7
USI Anthropology Speaker Series to present Dr. Kory Cooper
The University’s Anthropology Speaker Series will present a lecture and Q&A by Dr. Kory Cooper, Associate Professor of Anthropology at Purdue University, at noon Monday, April 7 in Kleymeyer Hall (LA 0101) in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center. This event is open to the public at no charge.
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Tuesday, April 8
USI to host annual Interdisciplinary Colloquium on Harmony and Dissonance
The USI College of Liberal Arts is proud to announce the 17th annual Interdisciplinary Colloquium, which will take place Tuesday, April 8 in University Center West, rooms 2217-2220. This event is open to the public at no charge.
Wednesday through Friday, April 9-11
USI SpringFest
The University has announced activities for its annual SpringFest event on campus, and this year, the Friday. April 11 concert event is open to the public. In addition to the Friday concert, SpringFest will feature a variety of events and activities for students to enjoy.
6 p.m. Thursday, April 10
USI Communication and Media Department to host annual Social Media Symposium April 10
The USI College of Liberal Arts and the Communication and Media Department is excited to announce the annual Social Media Symposium, happening at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 10 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West. The event is open to the public at no charge and will be available virtually through Zoom as well. Registration is required through Zoom for virtual viewing.
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Thursday through Sunday, April 10-13
USI Theatre closes its 2024-25 season with Pippin: The Musical
USI Theatre concludes its 2024-25 season with Pippin: The Musical. Directed by Joshua Robinson and choreographed by Jaddyn Sage, this Broadway powerhouse has been reimagined with a new feel and ending. Performances will run from Thursday, April 10 through Sunday, April 13 in the USI Performance Center.
Saturday, April 12
USI Day at the Zoo
Join USI Alumni Engagement and Volunteer USI at USI Day at Mesker Park Zoo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 12. Activities will be available for all ages; zoo tickets must be purchased to participate.
SAVE THE DATE
April 14
USI Center for Communal Studies Lecture Series presents The Lives of a (Modern) Building April 14
The USI Center for Communal Studies is excited to offer a presentation by Chicago-based architectural historian Michelangelo Sabatino, Professor at IIT College of Architecture, and landscape architect Ron Henderson, Professor at IIT College of Architecture, discussing their new book, The Lives of a (Modern) Building: The Edith Farnsworth House in Chicago: Architecture, Landscape, Preservation and Community.
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April 15
USI to welcome internationally recognized poet to celebrate National Poetry Month
USI is excited to welcome Carlos Andrés Gómez as the National Poetry Month keynote speaker. His presentation will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 in the USI Performance Center. The presentation is open to the public at no charge.
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April 23-25
USI Historic New Harmony Heritage Artisans Day returning April 23-25
USI is excited to announce Historic New Harmony’s annual Heritage Artisans Days, taking place Wednesday through Friday, April 23-25, in New Harmony, Indiana. This long-running event will feature artisans demonstrating 19th century trades and professions, offering a hands-on look at how craftspeople lived and worked in New Harmony during its early days.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Released Tuesday, April 1
USI College of Liberal Arts to host second annual Summer Academy for local high school students
The USI College of Liberal Arts will host the second annual Summer Academy Monday through Friday, June 2-6. The Academy includes classes in poetry, psychology, art and design, geology, leadership development, film and many others to introduce high schoolers to the world of the liberal arts.
Released Wednesday, April 2
Bridges tapped to serve as fifth President of the University of Southern Indiana
The USI Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Steven J. Bridges as USI’s fifth President, effective immediately. Bridges has served as Interim President since July 20, 2024. The announcement was made at a special session of the Board on Wednesday, April 2.
Released Thursday, April 3
USI introduces new STEM mini camps for high school students
The Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education at the University of Southern Indiana will host the first Explore USI Summer Series, two-day mini camps for high school students, June 4 through July 22.
