Below is a list of events and activities happening in and around the USI community in the coming weeks:
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 18
CareerLINK Internship and Job Fair
The University of Southern Indiana will host the annual fall CareerLINK Internship and Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 18 in Screaming Eagles Arena. More Information
6 p.m. Wednesday, September 18
Knowledge for Life Speaker Series: Beverly Gooden
The University of Southern Indiana’s Student Development Programs will host a presentation from Beverly Gooden, the creator of the #WhyIStayed viral movement, at 6 p.m. Wednesday, September 18 in Carter Hall as part of its Knowledge for Life Speaker Series. Gooden’s presentation, “Why I Stayed: The Complexity of Domestic Violence,†is free and open to students, faculty, staff, and the USI community as space is available. More Information
7 p.m. Thursday, September 19
USI Volleyball team hosts inaugural home game in Screaming Eagles Arena
The University of Southern Indiana Volleyball team will host the first official home athletic event to be held in Screaming Eagles Arena at 7 p.m. Thursday, September 19 against Ohio Dominican University. The match is part of the USI Invitational featuring matches between six teams over three days. Single-game tickets are $5 for adults, $10 for families (2 adults with children 18-and-under), $3 for non-USI students and free for USI students, faculty and staff with valid ID. More Information
6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 24
USI’s Historic New Harmony to host Indiana Humanities program, Chew on This
University of Southern Indiana’s Historic New Harmony will host the Indiana Humanities program, Chew on This, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 24 at the Schnee Ribeyre Elliott House. The program is designed to use the power of food and drink as a convener of people and catalyst for conversations to inspire thoughtful discussion on engaging topics. Chew on This: Who Belongs Here? is presented as part of Indiana Humanities’ INseparable initiative. Tickets are $30 and available for purchase at https://indianahumanities.org/programs/chew-on-this. Read More
On display through Friday, October 4
New Harmony Gallery hosts Docey Lewis exhibition Threading My Way
An exhibition of work by Docey Lewis titled Threading My Way that incorporates her very successful commercial design career with her new ventures into the fine arts realm will be held at the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art through Friday, October 4. This activity is made possible, in part, with support from the Efroymson Family Fund, the Indiana Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. Read More
STUDENT EVENTS
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.
Thursday, October 3 – Sunday, October 6
USI Theatre begins 2019-20 season with The Revolutionists
University of Southern Indiana Theatre will open its 2019-20 season with the new comedy The Revolutionists, written by Lauren Gunderson. The production runs October 3-6 in the USI Performance Center located in University Center East on USI’s campus. Tickets are $2 for USI students, $10 for USI employees, $4 for non-USI students (student ID required), $10 for seniors (60+), and $12 for adults. Shows start at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. for the Sunday matinee. To purchase tickets or for more information visit USI Theatre or call the box office at 812-465-1635. Read More
Thursday, October 10 – Saturday, October 12
Tickets on sale for USI’s Historic New Harmony Atheneum 40th Anniversary celebration gala
The University of Southern Indiana’s Historic New Harmony invites you to help celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the construction of the Atheneum Visitors Center in New Harmony, Indiana from Thursday, October 10 through Saturday, October 12. Tickets are currently on sale for a black and white themed reception, gala dinner, auction and after-party at USI.edu/atheneum40tickets. The dinner will be catered by Kyle Kellogg, chef at the Evansville Country Club. Additional information about the celebration, including panel discussion and speaker series events, can be found at USI.edu/atheneum40. Read More
Registration closes Tuesday, October 15; Race is Saturday, November 2
Registration now open for the 18th annual Norwegian Foot March
The 18th annual Norwegian Foot 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 generally in under four and a half hours depending on age and gender. 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. More Information
