Students react to change in hours at the David L. Rice Library
Nov 7, 2024 · The David L. Rice Library changed its hours for the Fall 2024 semester. Last spring, the library stayed open until midnight Monday through Thursday and Sundays and on Fridays and Saturdays it stayed open until 6 p.m. Now, the library is open until 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Sundays and at 5 p.m. on...
USI waives application fee for College GO! Week – The Shield
Sep 26, 2024 · The fee waiver is a part of Learn More Indiana’s initiative to make applying for college easier and more accessible to Indiana families. USI’s decision to participate in the annual College GO! Week is part of a larger statewide effort led by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education and Learn More Indiana. The program was...
University to host Exploring Majors and Minors Fair — ‘100 …
Sep 26, 2024 · The 16th annual Exploring Majors and Minors Fair will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday in Carter Hall, located in University Center West. Over 100 fields of study will be represented at the fair, and door prizes and refreshments will be available. Jacob Jenkins, advisor and coordinator at the Center for Exploring Majors, said...
Discovering campus life through 2 new USI apps – The Shield
Sep 25, 2024 · This semester, USI has introduced two apps to enhance engagement and keep the campus community in the loop about events: Engage USI and Archie’s Army Rewards. Boast apps boast a user-friendly interface and a range of features that make them essential tools for anyone looking to dive deeper into campus life. As a successor to...
Phase 3 of 4: Division I brings ‘visibility,’ ‘credibility’ to USI
Dec 3, 2024 · The USI athletic department has 19 varsity sports, including swimming and diving, added in Fall 2022. All teams can compete at the Division I level in 2026. The university began transitioning from Division II to Division I in 2022 after a unanimous vote of 9-0 from the Board of Trustees. During the four-year transition, USI...
Staff editorial: Banned Books Week – The Shield
Sep 26, 2024 · This year’s Banned Books Week, held Sept. 22-28, is an annual event that highlights the value of free and open access to information. Launched in 1982, the event was in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in libraries, bookstores and schools. Banned Books Week continues to be a relevant...
Spanish Film Club series to begin Thursday – The Shield
Sep 26, 2024 · The world languages and cultures department will present the first screening in the Spanish Film Club series at 7 p.m. Thursday in Forum I of the Wright Administration Building. Beginning with “Memories of My Father,” the series will showcase a film weekly on Thursdays from Sept. 26 through Oct. 24. Each screening will be preceded...
Analysis: USI wins dramatic home opener after awe-shocking 1st …
Feb 27, 2024 · The University of Southern Indiana baseball team debuted at home against Eastern Michigan University at 4 p.m. Friday at the USI Baseball field. The playing conditions were near-perfect, 56 degrees Fahrenheit, but slightly windy. Going into the game, USI was 0-4, having lost against Lamar University, University of North Alabama and …
55th Annual Juried Art Show impresses with diverse creativity
Dec 4, 2024 · Now coming to a close, the 55th Annual Juried Art Show gave USI students a major opportunity to show off their creativity. The Kenneth P. McCutchan Art Center has featured art made from different mediums and various techniques, allowing students to freely express themselves through art. As for my visit to the gallery, seeing such...
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