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Fall Semester Highlights
Schedule At-A-Glance Thursday, August 21, 2014 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Welcome Week & Campus Housing Check-In
PAC
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Bonding Through Books Lunch
UC, 2nd Floor
2-5 p.m.
Housing Friends and Families Meetings
Multiple Locations
4-5 p.m.
Cultural Diversity Welcome Reception
UC, Carter Hall
5-6 p.m.
Parents’ Open House on Fraternity/Sorority Life
UC, Traditions Lounge
5-7 p.m.
USI Eagle Roundup
University Center
7-7:30 p.m.
Commuter Students Check-In
UC 2220
7:30-8:30 p.m.
Eagle Experience: Community Development* Campus Residents: Residence Halls
Residence Halls
Commuter Students
UC 2217-2220
8:30-11 p.m.
First Night Out at the RFWC
RFWC
9-11 p.m.
Outdoor Movie: Captain America 2
RFWC
Friday, August 22, 2014 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Eagle Experience: Community Development* Commuter Students (repeat of Thurs. mtg.)
6-8 p.m.
Welcome Back Cookout University Center Amphitheater Fraternity and Sorority Life invites you to enjoy free food and games in The Quad. It will be a great opportunity to meet current students and have your questions answered about the community and recruitment. On-site registration for recruitment will be available.
Thursday Dinner and Friday and Saturday Lunch and Dinner will be provided as part of Welcome Week. For Food Service hours of operation during Welcome Week see usi.sodexomyway.com. Food Service options begin their normal hours of operation on Monday, August 25. 18
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Find Your Class
UC 2205 The Quad
11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Eagle Experience: Academic Success*
Multiple Locations
(Includes Lunch) 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Convocation*
PAC
3:30 p.m.
Class of 2018 Photo*
The Quad
5-6 p.m.
Interfaith Reflection
Kleymeyer Auditorium
5:30-11 p.m.
Welcome Bash (Includes Dinner)
University Center
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Eagle Experience: UNIV 101*
Saturday, August 23, 2014 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
UNIV 101 Sections 1-25 and 901-916
UC, Carter Hall
1-4 p.m.
UNIV 101 Sections 26-43 and HS1-HS3
UC, Carter Hall
5:30-7 p.m.
SGA New Student Welcome Dinner
The Quad
6:30-11 p.m.
Eagle Extravaganza
University Center
* All new students are expected to attend
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Friday, August 29
Schedule At-A-Glance Sunday, August 24, 2014
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
9-10 a.m.
Meet, Mingle and Run! - USI Running Club
RFWC
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Ultimate Frisbee Game
Clarke Lane Field
12:30 –1:30 p.m.
Sundaes on a Sunday
University Center East
12:30-2:30 p.m.
Honors Meeting
Orr Center Lobby
1-3 p.m.
Find Your Class
The Quad
2-4 p.m.
SAA Water Balloon Volleyball
The Quad
3-4 p.m.
Christian Worship Service (Non-Denominational)
Mitchell Auditorium
3-5 p.m.
Disc Golf
Disc Golf Course
4-4:45 p.m.
Catholic Mass
Kleymeyer Auditorium
4 p.m.
Eagle Experience: Community Development* Campus Residents: Apartments
Multicultural Center Open House University Center, Multicultural Center The Multicultural Center welcomes you to our Open House on August 29 from 11am – 1pm. Come meet the staff, get connected, and learn about our services and program. Light refreshments will be served.
Apartment Areas
4:30-7:30 p.m.
Block Party
Res. Life Comm. Center
7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.
Hypnotist Kevin Hurley
UC, Carter Hall
Monday, August 25, 2014 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Welcome Tents
Multiple Locations
2-5 p.m.
HOSA: Future Health Professionals Open House HP 2027
6-8 p.m.
Gospel Fun Night
Monday, September 1
Fireside Lounge
Tuesday, August 26, 2014 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Welcome Tents
Multiple Locations
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Chi Alpha Campus Ministry Food Giveaway
The Quad
1-5 p.m.
2-6 p.m.
The Shield Open House
UC East, Room 0227
3-4 p.m.
College Mentors for Kids Call-Out Rally
RFWC Quiet Lounge
6-8 p.m.
Messy Twister—S.A.F.E.
The Quad
Sponsored by Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Labor Day at the Lake New Beginnings Lake Bring your swimsuit and sunscreen for a day of fun, swimming, water swings, paddle boats, land and water volleyball, basketball, free food, and more! The University will provide transportation from the Residence Life Center and the RFWC to take students to the lake, or drive yourself:
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Ice Ice Baby—Ice Cream Social
Multicultural Center
5-11 p.m.
Rock the Rec
RFWC
Directions leaving USI: Head west on the Lloyd Expressway (Hwy 62), travel .5 miles, and turn right onto McDowell Road. At the stop sign, turn left onto Middle Mt. Vernon Road, and follow it until the road dead-ends into Posey County Road. Turn right and travel .2 miles. Turn left onto Middle Mt. Vernon Road, and the lake will be on the right.
Thursday, August 28, 2014 3-5 p.m.
Multicultural Center Cookout
Eicher Barn
8:30-10:30 p.m.
Highlighter Dance Party
Newman Hall
*All new students are expected to attend
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Wednesday, August 27 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sponsored by the Multicultural Center
5-11 p.m. Sponsored by Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness and Activities
Ice Ice Baby—Ice Cream Social
Thursday, August 21 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Welcome Week and Campus Housing Check-In
University Center, Multicultural Center
Physical Activities Center (PAC)
Join the Multicultural Center for an Ice Cream Social and check out all the fun activities planned for the upcoming year!
Students living in residence halls and campus apartments are invited to this complete one-stop check-in to USI. When you are done, head for your residence hall or apartment where USI faculty, staff, and students will help move you move into your room.
Rock the Rec Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness Center Rock the Rec is among Welcome Week’s best events. Check out all that the RFWC has to offer, including great equipment, a climbing wall, group exercise rooms, game room, lounge, and much more! Be ready for some fun and free food! 5-7 p.m.
Free Dinner
5-9 p.m.
RFWC Showcase
6-9 p.m.
Bumper Cars
9 p.m.
Outdoor Movie: X-Men: Days of Future Past
Thursday, August 28
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Pick up Welcome Week Schedule
Registrar’s Office
Check into Housing
Public Safety
Food Services
Local Evansville Businesses
Bonding Through Books Lunch—(LLC) University Center, Second Floor Living Learning Community students were mailed a book and asked to read it during the summer. This lunch gives you the opportunity to discuss the Bonding Through Books selection, Zeitoun, with faculty and staff. Business—UC 2217 Education—UC 2219 English & Theatre Arts—Carter Hall D Honors/Global Communities—UC2218
2-5 p.m.
Exploring Majors—Carter Hall B Social Justice—UC 2220 Nursing/HP—Carter Hall D STEM—Carter Hall A
Housing Friends and Family Meetings Multiple Locations
8:30-10:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Student Housing Association (SHA)
3-5 p.m. Sponsored by the Multicultural Center
Newman Hall Multipurpose Room
Sponsored by Housing and Residence Life
Come dance the night away and meet new people at the Student Housing Association Highlighter Dance Party. We’ll provide the white t-shirts, highlighters, water, and music. The first 50 participants will get a free t-shirt. Glow sticks also will be provided!
4-5 p.m.
Highlighter Dance Party
Multicultural Center Cookout Eicher Barn Join the Multicultural Center for a cookout at Eicher Barn. This event will enable new students to interact with one another and begin to build bridges, community, and friendship.
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Parents and students are invited to attend a session with Housing and Residence Life to receive more information about living on campus, and have all their questions answered by HRL staff. 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.—O’Bannon Hall 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.—Newman Hall 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.—Community Center
Cultural Diversity Welcome Reception
Sponsored by University Center, Carter Hall the Multicultural Students and families can mingle with one another, faculty, staff, returning Center students, alumni, trustees, vice presidents, deans, directors, and clergy from local churches during an informal social gathering. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. In addition, tables will offer information on the services of many departments on campus. This unique experience helps participants build bridges and friendships among individuals in the USI community. USI community.
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Tuesday, August 26
Thursday, August 21 5-6 p.m. Sponsored by Fraternity and Sorority Life
5-7 p.m. Sponsored by the Alumni Association, Food Services, and the Parents and Families Association
7-7:30 p.m.
Parents’ Open House on Fraternity/Sorority Life
Welcome Tents
University Center, Traditions Lounge
Various Locations around Campus
Members of USI’s fraternities and sororities invite parents to learn about fraternity and sorority life on our campus. Come meet leaders of the USI community, while getting your questions answered. We hope you will encourage your student to GO GREEK!
Keep an eye out for the USI Welcome Tents on campus during the first two days of classes! Stop by a tent if you need directions to a building or office, if you can't find your class, or if you have any other questions. We also will have free cookies, iced tea, coffee, and water available, courtesy
USI Eagle Roundup University Center
of Sodexo Food Services, so please stop by for a snack. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Welcome Week officially kicks off with USI Eagle Roundup. The USI Alumni Association and Parents and Families Association invite you and your family to join us for a picnic dinner at the University Center. Take a break from unpacking, grab some barbecue, and meet other new students and graduates. Students are free. Guests are $8 per person.
Sponsored by Chi Alpha
Chi Alpha Campus Ministry Food Giveaway The Quad Meet the members of Chi Alpha as they give away hamburgers, hotdogs, cookies and drinks in The Quad. Join them for a game of corn hole or volleyball and see what their organization is all about!
2-6 p.m.
The Shield Open House University Center East, Lower Level, Room 0227
Commuter Students Check-In
The Shield is USI’s campus newspaper. Students are welcome to drop by
University Center East, Outside Room 2220
and to visit with the staff. If you are interested in joining The Shield staff
Are you living off-campus? That's no reason to miss out on the Welcome Week fun! This check-in for commuter students is your opportunity to pick up your Welcome Week schedule and your free USI student planner. Make plans to stay for the commuter student meeting that follows. 7:30-8:30 p.m.
7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Eagle Experience: Community Development*
or you have questions about how The Shield works, this is your chance to meet the people with the answers. 3-4 p.m.
College Mentors for Kids Call-out Rally
Sponsored by the Multicultural Center
Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness Center Quiet Lounge College Mentors for Kids (CMFK) is a mentoring program that pairs college
(Repeat session available for Commuters on Friday at 8:30 a.m.)
Commuters—University Center 2217-2220
students with elementary students from Culver Elementary School
Join us to discuss topics unique to commuter students, and learn all about getting to class on time, where to park, what to do in between classes, and much more. Also, get useful tips on how to be a successful commuter student by getting involved and staying connected to USI.
throughout the school year. Take this opportunity to learn about CMFK
Sponsored by Housing and Residence Life
Residence Halls
and how you can become a mentor. You'll have a lot of fun meeting some of CMFK's current members, and you’ll make some great new friends! 6-8 p.m.
Students living on campus in residence halls will meet outside their residence hall for their area’s community meeting. Here you will meet the Residence Life staff, other students in your residence hall, and learn about all of the programs and services that Residence Life provides.
Sponsored by the Students Advocating for Equality (SAFE)
Messy Twister The Quad Join the members of Students Advocating for Equality (SAFE) for a game of Messy Twister on The Quad. Find out more about the organization, and come prepared to make a mess!
Note: Apartment residents will meet on Sunday, August 24.
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Monday, August 25 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Welcome Tents
Thursday, August 21 8:30-11 p.m.
Various Locations around Campus Keep an eye out for the USI Welcome Tents on campus during the first two days of classes! Stop by a tent if you need directions to a building or office, if you can't find your class, or if you have any other questions. We also will have free cookies, iced tea, coffee, and water available, courtesy of Sodexo Food Services, so please stop by for a snack.
Sponsored by Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness
9-11 p.m. 2-5 p.m.
HOSA: Future Health Professionals Open House Health Professions Building 2027 Were you involved in HOSA in high school? Interested in joining in college? Stop by the HOSA Open House to meet the organization members and find out how to join!
6-8 p.m. Sponsored by Designed By Grace
Sponsored by Activities Programming Board
First Night Out at the RFWC Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness Center (RFWC) Come check out the Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness Center! The RFWC staff and the AMIGOs will help you get involved in games and meet other new students. Activities include billiards, basketball, volleyball, rock climbing, and much more.
Outdoor Movie: Captain America: The Winter Soldier Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness Center (RFWC) The Activities Programming Board (APB) is sponsoring this year's first late-night movie! Grab free refreshments and enjoy this movie outdoors!
Gospel Fun Night University Center, Fireside Lounge Designed by Grace, USI’s Gospel Choir, is hosting a Welcome Week callout rally. This rally is going to be loads of fun as the audience is encouraged to “name that gospel tune!” In addition, the choir will share information about their rehearsals, performances, and plans for the school year. All students have an open invitation to join the group and make a joyful noise.
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Sunday, August 24
Friday, August 22 8:30-9:30 a.m. (Repeat of Thursday Commuter session)
9:30-11:30 a.m. (Repeat available on Sunday)
11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Eagle Experience: Community Development* Commuters—University Center 2205 Join us to discuss topics unique to commuter students, and learn all about getting to class on time, where to park, what to do in between classes, and much more. Also, get useful tips on how to be a successful commuter student by getting involved and staying connected to USI. We also will pass out Welcome Week Programs and free planners.
4:30-7:30 p.m.
Block Party
Sponsored by Activities Programming Board and Student Housing Association
Residence Life Community Center
Find Your Class
NOTE: Vans will run from Newman Hall to the Residence Life Community Center in the apartments to transport residence hall students to Block Party.
The Quad Don’t be late to your first college class! Meet at the Quad, and AMIGOs will assist you in finding the classrooms for your fall semester classes.
Eagle Experience: Academic Success* Get to know your professors and learn about your college expectations and requirements before classes begin by attending this program. Some of you will meet with your college and then proceed to lunch, while others will have lunch with faculty and then go to college meetings. Meet other new students in your college and learn how to get involved in your major. Be sure to get your FREE T-SHIRT for attending and wear it at Convocation to represent your college! College of Business
Business and Engineering Atrium
College of Liberal Arts
University Center 2217-2220
College of Nursing and Health Professions
UC, Carter Hall
College of Science, Engineering, and Education
UC, The Loft
University Division
Forum 2
The Block Party has been a Welcome Week tradition for years as USI students say goodbye to summer and get ready for the first day of classes. It is the perfect way to spend your last afternoon before college starts. Play some fun games, and enjoy great music, prizes, and free food! This is a good chance to make new friends and learn more about the great organizations that sponsor this amazing event.
7:30 & 9:30 p.m.
University Center
Sponsored by Student Development Programs
Carter Hall The Kevin Hurley Show has amazed audiences all over the world. Kevin's unique stage hypnosis, comedy, and magic has been requested by Fortune 500 Companies, Celebrities, Royalty, A former U.S. President, and over 400 college campuses. The hypnosis show will be presented at 7:30 p.m. and again at 9:30 p.m. Arrive early. Doors will not open once the event has begun!
Not sure what college your major is in? Check out usi.edu/academics. 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Convocation* Physical Activities Center (PAC) Convocation is the official welcome and induction to the University for all new freshmen and transfer students in the graduating Class of 2018. Join other students and USI staff members for this inspiring program.
* All new students are expected to attend
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Sunday, August 24
Friday, August 22
2-4 p.m.
SAA Water Balloon Volleyball
Sponsored by the Student Alumni Association
The Quad
The Quad
Once an Eagle, always an Eagle! The Student Alumni Association encourages you to become involved with USI and stay involved after graduating. Come hang out with SAA and play water balloon volleyball!
The incoming class of freshmen is scheduled to graduate in 2018, which is when the University of Southern Indiana will celebrate its 53rd anniversary. We want to commemorate this moment with a photo of this class of students on the Quad. Stay afterward for a cool treat!
3-4 p.m.
Christian Worship Service (Non-Denominational)
Sponsored by Mitchell Auditorium (HP 1002) USI’s Christian The Christian Campus Ministry Groups at USI welcome all students to attend a Campus Ministry non-denominational Christian worship service. The event is a great opportunity Groups for fellowship with members of the USI community. 3-5 p.m.
Disc Golf
3:30 p.m.
5-6 p.m.
Interfaith Reflection
Sponsored by Religious Life
Kleymeyer Auditorium (Liberal Arts Building Room 0101)
5:30-11 p.m.
Screaming Eagles Valley Complex (next to O’Bannon Hall) USI is one of the few universities in the country that has an 18-hole Disc Golf course. Disc Golf is a cross between throwing a Frisbee and playing golf. The Screaming Eagles Valley Complex is located near O’Bannon Hall behind Parking Lot E, so come out and play a round of Disc Golf! Note: Discs can be checked out from the RFWC or you can use your own.
Class of 2018 Photo*
Sponsored by the Activities Programming Board and Student Development Programs
An Interfaith Reflection open to persons of all faith or no faith tradition. An invitation to learn more about the religious diversity at USI and our plans for the upcoming year.
Welcome Bash University Center 5:30-7 p.m.
UC West, The Loft (2nd Floor)
Join USI's Fraternity and Sorority Life students for a Welcome Bash Dinner in The Loft. Find out what fraternity and sorority life is like at USI! 7-10 p.m.
UC East, First Floor
Hop into the photo booth with your new friends to document your Welcome Week experience! Also, make letter art or an engraved leather wristband for a creative keepsake!
4-4:45 p.m.
Catholic Mass
Sponsored by Newman Catholic Community
Kleymeyer Auditorium (Liberal Arts Building, Room 0101) Religious Life sponsors a weekly Catholic Mass at 4 p.m. each Sunday night throughout the year in Kleymeyer Hall. Come join us for the service and learn about the Newman Catholic Student Organization.
7-10 p.m.
4 p.m.
Eagle Experience: Community Development*
7-10 p.m.
Apartment Residents—Apartment Areas
Challenge your friends to a game of putt-putt in the Heritage Lounge, located on the 2nd floor of UC East.
Students living on campus in apartments will meet at the designated location for their area’s community meeting. Here you will meet the Residence Life staff, meet other students in your area, and learn about all of the programs and services that Residence Life provides for on-campus students.
UC East, Student Life Lounge (Lower Level)
Show off your singing skills during a night of karaoke in the Student Life Lounge, located in the lower level of UC East.
8:00 p.m.
UC East, Heritage Lounge
UC 2217-2220
Get ready to laugh with a comedian who has been on The Tonight Show, Comedy Central and HBO. You won’t want to miss Michael Palascak!
McDonald East residents meet outside the McDonald East MPR (in the Willard Building).
9-11 p.m.
McDonald West residents meet outside the Community Center (on the basketball court).
The night ends with a Welcome Week tradition - a video dance party! Enjoy the songs and music videos you love while having a great time with your USI family!
O’Daniel North residents meet on lawn outside the Housing and Residence Life office. O’Daniel South residents meet at the recreation area behind Jennings.
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UC West, Carter Hall
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Saturday, August 23 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Eagle Experience: UNIV 101*
9-10 a.m.
University Center, Carter Hall As part of your UNIV 101 course content, you are required to participate in Eagle Experience: UNIV 101. The program will cover issues facing college students through large group presentations and small group discussions. You will have the opportunity to connect with other new students along with Welcome Week Leaders, AMIGOs, and Resident Assistants. You are assigned to either the morning or afternoon session based on your UNIV 101 section number on your fall schedule. See the schedule below for your assigned time: TIME/SESSION
5:30-7 p.m. Sponsored by the Student Government Association and Sodexo Food Services 6:30-11 p.m. Sponsored by Activities Programming Board and Student Development Programs
Sunday, August 24
UNIV 101 SECTIONS
Sponsored by Screaming Eagle Running Club
001-025 and 901-916
Carter Hall, UC West
1-4 p.m.
026-069 and HS1-HS3
Carter Hall, UC West
SGA New Student Welcome Dinner The Quad (Rain site: University Center) The Student Government Association invites you to their annual New Student Welcome Dinner. Come and enjoy free food, great games, door prizes, and free giveaways from your Student Government Association.
Meet outside the RFWC This is your introduction to USI’s running club. Stop by at 9 a.m. to meet some members of the Screaming Eagle Running Club and consider joining the group! The run will take place on the trail to Burdette Park.
11 a.m.-1 pm.
Ultimate Frisbee Game
Sponsored by USI’s Ultimate Frisbee Teams
Clarke Lane Field
12:30—1:30 p.m.
Sundaes on a Sunday
LOCATION
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Meet, Mingle and Run!
Sponsored by Religious Life
Ultimate Frisbee is an exciting, non-contact team sport that combines the best features of soccer, American football, and frisbee throwing. USI has its own men’s and women’s Ultimate Frisbee club teams which compete in the Great Lakes region with teams from Notre Dame, Michigan, and Illinois. Come learn more about the game and USI's teams, and enjoy a game of Ultimate Frisbee.
University Center East Religious Life would like to welcome you with music, sundaes, and fun. This is an opportunity to meet the Religious Life groups on campus. Ice cream, fellowship, and friends are a great way to start the day.
Eagle Extravaganza 12:30-2:30 p.m.
University Center 6:30-11 p.m.
Orr Center Lobby
University Center Amphitheater
The Welcome Meeting and Reception provides incoming Honors students the opportunity to meet the Honors Program director and Honors Student Council during an informal luncheon. Students will receive a free pair of Honors sunglasses.
Skate the night away on our mobile skating rink and enjoy music from a live DJ outside the University Center. 7:30-10:30 p.m. UC East, Main Floor Hop into the photo booth with your new friends to document your Welcome Week experience! Also, make your own lip balm or get an airbrushed trucker hat to commemorate Welcome Week! 9-11 p.m.
UC West, Carter Hall
ThinkFast is a trivia-based game show! Each guest is placed on a team to compete for prizes! Join your fellow Screaming Eagles and find out who knows their trivia.
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Honors Meeting
1-3 p.m.
Find Your Class
(Repeat from Friday)
The Quad Don’t be late to your first college class! Meet at the Quad, and AMIGOs will assist you in finding the classrooms for your fall semester classes.
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