USI events and updates for the week of 2/19/2024

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Now through April

The newly remodeled USI Dental Clinic has openings for new and returning patients

One of the best-kept secrets at USI is the state-of-the-art Dental Clinic, where the community, faculty, and students can receive assessments, dental hygiene care, and radiographs. This facility is newly remodeled and is currently accepting appointments for new and returning patients. Through April, appointment times are 8 a.m., 1 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Friday, February 23

2024 USI M. Edward Jones Engagement Award open for nominations

USI Outreach and Engagement is now accepting nominations for the 2024 M. Edward Jones Engagement Award through Friday, February 23.

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 on Wednesday, February 28. The presentation will take place in the Business and Engineering Center, BE0035, and is open to the public at no charge.

February 28

USI to host second annual Be a Teacher Day

The USI Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education is hosting its second annual Be a Teacher Day on Wednesday, February 28 on the USI campus. The event will highlight the importance of the profession of education, allow students to meet current teaching professionals and teacher education students, as well as ask questions about the profession.

February 28

USI presents “Teach Like a Rockstar” with Hal Bowman

The USI Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education is offering a free professional development opportunity for local teachers, administrators and students with an interest in teaching on Wednesday, February 28 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West.

March 9, 10, 12 and 27

USI faculty to present on eclipses ahead of Solarpalooza

Dr. Kent Scheller, Professor of Physics, will present Eclipses and Humans: Science, Shock, and Awe ahead of the University of Southern Indiana’s Solarpalooza event, happening Sunday and Monday, April 7-8 on campus.

March 15

USI 26th annual Advanced Practice Registered Nursing Symposium happening on March 15

Barb Bancroft, RN, MSN, NP will be the presenter at USI’s 26th annual Advanced Practice Registered Nursing Symposium on Friday, March 15.

March 21

USI to honor Disability Awareness Month with a presentation by the blind paralympic swimmer, a movie screening

The USI Disability Resources Office, in collaboration with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA Coordinator) Office, is proud to welcome Tucker Dupree, Paralympic Swimmer, to campus in recognition of Disability Awareness Month. Dupree will present from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, March 21 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West on campus.

March 23

Southern Indiana Dance Marathon returns for 12th year

Southern Indiana Dance Marathon will return to USI for its 12th year on Saturday, March 23 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West. Participants will be on their feet for 12 hours straight to raise money and awareness for Riley Hospital for Children. This year’s event will begin at noon on Saturday, March 23, and continue until midnight on Sunday, March 24.

April 3

USI Nursing Leadership Conference happening on 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.

April 17

USI conference focuses on healthcare research, evidence-based practice

A former member of the USI Nursing faculty will be the keynote speaker at the 28th annual USI Research, Evidence-Based Practice and Performance Improvement in Healthcare Conference, slated for Wednesday, April 17 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West.

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