USI events and updates for the week of 2/26/2024

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UPCOMING EVENTS

8 a.m. Wednesday, 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.

Noon Wednesday, 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.

7 p.m. Wednesday, 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 USI’s Solarpalooza event, happening Sunday and Monday, April 7-8, on campus.

March 15

USI 26th annual Advanced Practice Registered Nursing Symposium happening 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 20

USI School of Graduate Studies to hold Graduate Student Colloquium

 

The USI School of Graduate Studies is proud to announce the 7th annual Graduate Student Colloquium, happening Wednesday, March 20. The event is open to the public at no charge. Anyone with an interest in academia, research or higher education is encouraged to attend and participate.

March 21

USI to honor Disability Awareness Month with presentation by blind paralympic swimmer, 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 Saturday, March 23 and continue until midnight Sunday, March 24.