This Week at USI – January 29, 2024

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5:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 30

USI to host presentation to recognize Human Trafficking Awareness Month

The University will present “Human Trafficking in Indiana – Identification, Recognition, and Reporting” at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 30 in Wright Administration 3. The presentation will recognize January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month and is open to the public at no charge.

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, February 3

Homecoming Screagle Day of Service

The community is invited to join us by participating in the inaugural Screagle Homecoming Service project! The day will begin in Carter Hall, followed by a brief presentation and instructions for the day. There are a variety of service opportunities that include traveling to a site off campus, working on projects on campus or participating through virtual service opportunities!

February

USI to host February events to honor Black History Month

USI is hosting a variety of events and activities in February to honor Black History Month. The month will include a debate, Black History film showing and more.

Monday, February 5 through Friday, February 10

USI to celebrate 2024 Homecoming (Archie’s Version): The Eras of USI

USI will host its 2024 Homecoming Week, featuring a variety of events for USI students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends and families to enjoy Saturday, February 3 through Saturday, February 10.

February 13

USI Romain College of Business presentation to address building student wealth and careers in investing

The USI Romain College of Business will present “Markets, Building Wealth as a Student and Careers in Investing” with Ross Mayfield, Baird Private Wealth Management Investment Strategist, at 4 p.m. Tuesday, February 13. The presentation will take place in the Business and Engineering Center, BE0035, and is open to the public at no charge.

February 16

USI International Food Expo to offer taste of culture on campus

The USI International Club and Center for International Programs will host the annual International Food Expo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, February 16 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West on campus. The International Food Expo provides an avenue for USI’s international students to showcase the rich tapestry of their home countries’ cultural diversity, customs and cuisine to both the USI community and public.

February 28

USI Romain College of Business to host Azzip Pizza co-CEO Andy Niemeier

The USI Romain College of Business will present “Ready for Change: Adapting to the Marketplace and Lessons Learned in Azzip’s Journey” with Andy Niemeier, co-CEO of Azzip Pizza at noon Wednesday, February 28. The presentation will take place in the Business and Engineering Center, BE0035, and is open to the public at no charge.

April 3

USI Nursing Leadership Conference happening April 3

Steve Gutzler, President of Leadership Quest, a Seattle-based Leadership Development company, will be the presenter at USI’s 21st annual Nursing Leadership Conference on April 3. His most recent book, Lead with No Fear, provides practical and thought-provoking strategies for exceptional leadership and growing leaders at every level.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Released January 19

USI DMS Program offers free pregnancy ultrasounds

The USI Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Program is offering non-diagnostic ultrasounds to expectant mothers 22-34 weeks pregnant on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons through April 2024. Students will be practicing assigned images under the direction of experienced faculty members.

Released Thursday, January 25

Arena atrium named in honor of Romain support of USI Athletics

In recognition of a generous $1 million gift from Ronald ’73 and Connie ’74 Romain to the University of Southern Indiana Foundation committed at the time of USI’s move from Division II to Division I athletics, the Screaming Eagles Arena atrium has been named the Ronald ’73 and Connie ’74 Romain Atrium. The new nameplate was installed in December.