2 p.m. Thursday, October 4
Hoosier writer to hold free reading as part of Southern Indiana Reading Series
Michael Martone, an award-winning writer and native Hoosier, will hold a reading at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 4 in Robert C. Roeder ’71 Traditions Lounge located in University Center on the USI campus. The reading, part of the 2018 Southern Indiana Reading Series, is free and open to the public. More Information
2 p.m. Thursday, October 4
Du Bois to give presentation on history of Emily Orr
Janis Du Bois, adjunct instructor of political science, will present “”Emily Orr, An Evansville Woman with Global Connections” at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 4 in Kleymeyer Hall on the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center. This presentation is part of the College of Liberal Arts Global Salon series and is free and open to the public. More Information
Exhibit open through Friday, September 26
Trio of exhibits, artist-in-residence to continue anniversary season for McCutchan Art Center/Pace Gallieries
The McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries continues its 10th anniversary celebration, with Past, Present. Future, a combination of three exhibits on display from Monday, September 17 through Friday, October 26. Two of the three exhibits will highlight the history of the McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries and of the works within the University Art Collection.The third exhibit will feature Kevin Titzer ’97, who received a bachelor’s degree in art from USI, as the first-ever artist-in-residence sponsored by the USI Art and Design Department. Read More
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.
Wednesday, October 10 – Friday, October 12
New Harmony to host contemporary Spanish theatrical productions as part of international conference
The University of Southern Indiana will host productions of several plays from the contemporary theater of Spain from Wednesday, October 12 through Friday, October 14 in various locations throughout historic New Harmony, Indiana. All performances will be free and open to the public as space permits. These performances are part of the inaugural New Harmony International Conference on Contemporary Spanish Theater, a three-day scholarly conference combining paper presentations and theatrical performances produced by local, regional, national, and international participants. Read More
Festival to be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 27
Fifth annual Global Crossroads Festival soliciting vendors
The University of Southern Indiana and Historic New Harmony will host the annual Global Crossroads Festival at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 27 in Ribeyre Gymnasium in New Harmony and is soliciting interested vendors who can bring cultural elements to a festival setting. Vendors can expect about 1,000 customers/visitors to this family-friendly event. To ensure the best experience possible, vendors selling food or goods are required to pay a nominal fee to reserve a spot ($15 to $35 depending on space requested). Vendors interested in participating can find the application on the USI website at USI.edu/GlobalCrossroads.
Saturday, November 3
Registration now open for the 17th annual Norwegian Foot March
Registration is now open for the 17th annual University of Southern Indiana Norwegian Foot March on Saturday, November 3. The march, an intense mental and physical challenge, will take participants 18.6 miles 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 in under four and a half hours. ROTC cadets, soldiers and veterans, as well as civilians, may register individually or as part of a four-member team. Registration can be completed online or by calling USI Outreach and Engagement at 812-464-1989. Early registration is recommended, as the event sells out quickly. ROTC cadets from any school can register for $25 and all other participants can register for $45. Registration will close on October 15 or when the event is full at 500 participants. The Norwegian Foot March is sponsored by USI’s Student Veteran Association. Proceeds from the foot march enhance the training of the students in the USI ROTC Program. Funds are used to cover costs associated with training, travel, team development and additional equipment. Read More
Applications available today through December 7, 2018
USI SeaPerch Sponsorship
The University of Southern Indiana’s Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education and the SwISTEM Resource Center are offering a SeaPerch Sponsorship Program for up to ten (10) SeaPerch teams. Schools and organizations in southwestern Indiana, southeastern Illinois, and western Kentucky that are facing financial hardship in purchasing materials to participate in the SeaPerch Program are encouraged to apply. This program will supply one SeaPerch kit per team ($179) and a USI Regional SeaPerch Challenge registration fee waiver ($50). Priority will be given to new SeaPerch coaches/teams but that should not keep seasoned teams from applying. Teams must commit to competition in the 2019 USI SeaPerch Challenge. The deadline to apply is December 7, 2018. Awardees will be notified on December 14, 2018. Click here for a link to the application form. More information about the SeaPerch Program can be found at SeaPerch.org.
