Good morning!
Below is a list of events and activities happening in and around the USI community this week:
1 p.m. Monday, September 30
USI College of Liberal Arts announces new Archaeology Lab with open house
The University’s World Languages and Cultures Department recently moved its Archaeology Lab to the former computer lab in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center. The Archaeology Lab was previously housed in the Public Safety building but has now found a new permanent home. To celebrate the new lab, an open house will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, September 30 in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center. The event will be open to the public and campus community at no cosT.
8 a.m. Wednesday, October 2
RESCHEDULED: USI Engineers in Action chapter to discuss largest pedestrian footbridge build in South Africa
Students and faculty will present on their experience from the summer 2024 bridge build in the Lubombo region of eSwatini in southern Africa—the longest bridge built to date at more than 106 feet. They will be available for interviews post-presentation. The event is happening at 8 a.m. Wednesday, October 2 in the Business and Engineering Center, room 0030. A press release will be distributed post-event.
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8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, October 4
USI to host 95th annual Indiana Academy of the Social Sciences Conference October 4
For the first time since 1986, USI will host the annual Meeting of the Indiana Academy of the Social Sciences (IASS) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, October 4 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West.
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October 11
USI to host annual Nonprofit Excellence Symposium October 11
USI will host the annual Nonprofit Excellence Symposium from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, October 11 in Carter Hall and room 227, located in University Center West. Mayor Stephanie Terry will be a special guest speaker at this event.
October 25
USI to host Health Professions Day for high school students
The University’s Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions is hosting a Health Professions Day for high school juniors and seniors exploring careers in healthcare on Friday, October 25. The day will incorporate hands-on experiences within various health professions programs, as well as interaction with USI faculty and current students.
October 25
USI to host Pharmacology Update Webinar October 25
The USI Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning (CHPLL) is hosting the 21st annual Pharmacology Update for Healthcare Professionals Webinar, an all-day virtual workshop, on Friday, October 25.
October 25-27
USI Multicultural Center to celebrate 30th anniversary October 25-27
The USI Multicultural Center (MCC) is excited to host its 30th Anniversary Celebration, happening Friday, October 25 through Sunday, October 27. This weekend will bring together alumni, current students and the community to honor the MCC’s impact on campus. All events are open to current and former USI students, employees and the public.
October 29
USI to celebrate All Steinway designation with CEO of Steinway
After a long journey tracing back to 2015, USI earned an All-Steinway School distinction in Fall 2023. To celebrate this achievement, the Steinway CEO will join the USI College of Liberal Arts for a reception and a concert by USI choir, accompanied by Tom Drury, Instructor in Music, on a Steinway piano at 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 29 in the Rice Library second floor Reading Room.
