UPCOMING EVENTS AT USI
Thursday and Friday, August 10-11
Mid-America Institute on Aging and Wellness returns to USI campus
USI and SWIRCA and More, a local agency on aging, will present the 16th annual Mid-America Institute on Aging and Wellness (MAIA) August 10-11 on the USI campus.
MAIA is a two-day gerontology conference for healthcare and social service professionals, healthcare administrators, clinicians, older adults or retirees, family members providing care for a loved one, students and anyone who wants to learn tips for leading a healthier life. National and local speakers provide practical tools and ground-breaking information related to successful aging and wellness.
Begins Friday, August 11
USI’s Historic New Harmony presents Natural Dyes, Colorful Textiles senior learner workshop
USI’s Historic New Harmony will present Natural Dyes, Colorful Textiles, a workshop for senior learners (ages 55 and over), in August and September. This workshop will engage participants in creating a palette of naturally dyed yarns and fabrics using plants native to Indiana.
The first session will begin Friday, August 11.
SAVE THE DATE
September 18
USI Rechnic Holocaust Series to feature award-winning author, explore Holocaust family history
The USI Foundation is hosting the second annual speaker for the Edward D. and Regina Rechnic Holocaust Series from 7-8 p.m. Monday, September 18 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West on the USI campus.
The presentation, “My Family’s Holocaust Story and the Threats We Face Today,†will feature Margaret McMullan, author of nine award-winning books, followed by a Q&A session with audience members. A reception will follow, and the event is open to the public at no charge.
October 5-7
USI Communal Studies Association Conference to explore communal theory, practice and impact
The Communal Studies Association (CSA) Conference will meet Thursday through Saturday, October 5-7, on the USI campus and in New Harmony, Indiana. The theme for the 2023 Conference is “Communal Theory, Practice, and Impact,†in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the CSA.
October 27
USI Pharmacology Update Webinar slated for October 27
The USI Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning is hosting the annual Pharmacology Update for Healthcare Professionals Webinar, an all-day virtual workshop, on Friday, October 27.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Released Friday, August 4
USI awarded a nearly $250,000 planning grant from Lilly Endowment
USI has been awarded a nearly $250,000 planning grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its initiative, College and Community Collaboration. The purpose of the initiative is to challenge universities to “envision and undertake collaborative projects with community stakeholders that enhance the quality of life and place in their surrounding communities.â€
USI CALENDAR
A collection of events on campus and in the community can be found on the USI Events Calendar.
Founded in 1965, the University of Southern Indiana enrolls more than 9,200 dual credit, undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students in more than 130 areas of study. A public higher education institution, located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, Indiana, USI offers programs through the College of Liberal Arts, Romain College of Business, College of Nursing and Health Professions and the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education. USI is a Carnegie Foundation Community Engaged University and offers continuing education and special programs to more than 15,000 participants annually through Outreach and Engagement. USI is online at www.usi.edu.
