6 p.m. Thursday, February 23
USI to host German Film Festival featuring five films
The USI College of Liberal Arts and World Languages and Cultures Department will host a German Film Festival on Thursdays beginning February 23 and running through March 30.
Thursday, February 23 through Sunday. February 26
USI Theatre presents Fun Home based on graphic novel by Alison Bechdel
USI Theatre will present its third production of the 2022-23 season, and first of the Spring Semester, Thursday February 23 through Sunday, February 26 in the USI Performance Center. The production, Fun Home, is a musical based on Alison Bechdel’s award-winning autobiographical graphic novel.
3 p.m. Friday, February 24
USI Liberal Arts Faculty Colloquia to explore backlash against prosocial ad
The USI College of Liberal Arts will host its second Faculty Colloquia presentation of the Spring Semester featuring Dr. Erin Dennis, Associate Professor of Advertising. The presentation, “On the Razor’s Edge: Exploring Gillette’s ‘We Believe’ Prosocial Advertising Campaign,†will begin at 3 p.m. Friday, February 24 in Kleymeyer Hall, located in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center. The event is open to the public at no charge.
Now through March 17
A Decade of Opportunity: Celebrating 10 Years of the Efroymson Bridge Year Fellowship
The Kenneth P. McCutchan Art Center/Palmina F. and Stephen S. Pace (MAC/Pace) Galleries are excited to present A Decade of Opportunity: Celebrating 10 Years of the Efroymson Bridge Year Fellowship, featuring works from the first 10 recipients of the Fellowship. The exhibition is on display through March 17.
SAVE THE DATE
Monday, February 27
Mandela Social Justice Day keynote to explore values of equity in reproductive health
The USI Nelson Mandela Social Justice Commemoration Committee will host Dr. Rachel Hardeman, reproductive health equity researcher, for the annual Mandela Social Justice Day. The presentation, “Black Reproductive Health: Getting at the Root Cause of Inequity,†will begin at 4:30 p.m. Monday, February 27 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West on campus. The event is open to the public at no charge.
March 6-10
USI Didactic training to focus on care of sexual assault victims
To increase the number of sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs)Â throughout Indiana, the USI College of Nursing and Health Professions, in collaboration with Southwest Indiana Area Health Education Center (AHEC), is offering an Adult/Adolescent/Pediatric SANE course. A required online self-study for nurses will be held February 1 through March 3, and the on-site training is scheduled for March 6-10 at the Health Professions Center on the USI campus.
March 9
Tri-state Science and Engineering Fair set for March 9 at USI
The USI Tri-State Science and Engineering Fair (TSEF) will celebrate its 15th year on Thursday, March 9 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West. Over 150 local K-12 students will showcase their science and engineering projects to judges comprised of over 50 USI faculty, staff, and area STEM professionals with an opportunity to receive community recognition, trophies and cash prizes for their achievements.
March 16
USI to honor Disability Awareness Month with global motivational speaker Lizzie Velasquez
USI Disability Resources, ADA Coordinator and the Institutional Equity Office are hosting a week of events, Monday, March 13 through Friday, March 17, in honor of Disability Awareness Month. The week will feature a keynote presentation by Lizzie Velasquez, global motivational speaker, YouTube personality and anti-bullying activist/author, at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 16 in Carter Hall. The keynote presentation, “How Do You Define Yourself?,†will be followed by a Q&A session and meet and greet with Velasquez. The event is open to the public at no charge.
April 5
USI Nursing in Leadership Conference happening April 5
Corinne Hancock, globally recognized expert in building world-class leaders, effective teams and cultural proficiency in chaotic environments, will be the keynote speaker at the University of Southern Indiana’s 20th annual Nursing Leadership Conference on April 5.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
February
USI to host February events and activities to honor Black History Month
USI is continually hosting a variety of events and activities in February to honor Black History Month.
USI CALENDAR
A collection of events on campus and in the community can be found on the USIÂ
