3 p.m. Thursday, October 30
College of Liberal Arts Faculty Colloquium – Dr. Elvis Bendana
Dr. Elvis Bendana, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies, will present Singing Death: Revolutionary Song as Vernacular Warfare in the 1979 Nicaraguan Revolution at 3 p.m. Thursday, October 30 in Kleymeyer Hall, located in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center.
Saturday, November 1
USI offers new ways for health professionals to share research and best practices
The USI Center for Health Professions Lifelong learning is currently accepting abstracts in the areas of research, evidence-based practice and performance improvement in healthcare.
Tuesdays and Thursdays through December 4
USI DMS Program offers free pregnancy ultrasounds
The USI Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Program is offering non-diagnostic ultrasounds to expectant mothers in their second or third trimester (18-34 weeks pregnant) on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons through December 4. Students will be practicing assigned images under the direction of experienced faculty members.
SAVE THE DATE
November 3-7
Annual Distance Learning Week to begin at USI November 3
USI Online and Adult Learning is hosting its second annual Distance Learning Week Monday through Friday, November 3-7. Presented in conjunction with the U.S. Distance Learning Association’s (USDLA) National Distance Week, this event promotes online and distance learning, exploring issues and trends in distance and online learning while highlighting best practices.
November 7
USI Psychology Department to host third annual Undergraduate Psychology Research Conference
The USI Psychology Department will host the third annual Undergraduate Psychology Research Conference (UPRC) at 1 p.m. Friday, November 7 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West. The event is open to the public at no charge, but registration is required. If you are not a presenter, mentor or moderator, register for the conference by completing this form before Monday, October 20.
November 15
Registration now open for the 21st annual USI Norwegian Foot March
A USI tradition is celebrating its 21st anniversary on Saturday, November 15. The 21st annual Norwegian Foot March, an intense mental and physical challenge, will take participants 18.6 miles (30 km) through the rolling hills of Evansville’s west side. Carrying a 25-pound rucksack, participants will begin and end on the USI campus, working to make it back to the finish line generally in under four and a half hours depending on age and gender.
November 15
USI Ceramics Department to host Filling Empty Bowls for Veterans event at Barker Brewhouse
The University of Southern Indiana Ceramics Department will host the Filling Empty Bowls for Veterans event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, November 15 at Barker Brewhouse, located at 96 N Barker Ave. With a $20 donation, attendees will receive a USI ceramic made bowl (while supplies last) plus soup and bread from Mother Truckers food truck. The event is open to the public.
December 4-7
USI 54th annual Madrigal Feaste returns December 4-7
The USI Chamber Choir will host the 54th annual Madrigal Feaste Thursday through Sunday, December 4-7, in Carter Hall, located in University Center West on the USI campus. Performances will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, December 4-6, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m., and the Sunday, December 7 matinee performance will begin at 1 p.m. with doors opening at 12:30 p.m.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Released Monday, October 20
LaGrange selected as Vice President for Government Affairs and General Counsel
Zach LaGrange has been named Vice President for Government Affairs and General Counsel at the University of Southern Indiana, effective Monday, October 27. LaGrange will report to Steven J. Bridges, USI President, and will serve as a member of the USI President’s Cabinet.
