Who: Ronald S. Rochon, Ph.D., USI President; David Bower, USI COVID-19 Presidential Task Force Facilitator; Dr. Ann White, USI College of Nursing and Health Professions Dean
What: Press Conference for USI COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic. A private site and service of the Indiana Department of Health (IDoH), USI will be providing vaccines to students to accommodate all who would like to receive the Pfizer vaccine free of charge prior to returning home at the end of the Spring Semester. Reservations are required and USI students, faculty, and staff should check their email for an email from you with an individualized link to reserve an appointment. The Vaccination Clinic is not open to the general public.
When: 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 7. First dose appointments will be scheduled for 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 7 through Friday, April 9. Second doses will be scheduled at the first dose appointment and administered Wednesday, April 28 through Friday, April 30.
Where: Outside the Screaming Eagles Arena, on the USI campus. A map of the USI campus featuring the Screaming Eagles Arena can be found on the USI website.
Recording and Interviews: Due to the need to maintain physical distancing and to ensure HIPPA regulations are met, media will not be allowed to enter the Screaming Eagles Arena during the Vaccination Clinic. With permission from those interested, interviews with those in line entering the clinic and with those leaving the clinic following their vaccination may be available.
Parking: Parking for media will be available in Lot C, Bay 3 near the Screaming Eagles Arena. A map of the USI campus featuring parking near the Screaming Eagles Arena can be found on the USI website.
Contact Information: For more information, contact Ben Luttrull, Media Relations Specialist, at 812-319-7673 or bluttrull@usi.edu.
