SCHEDULE #usifAMILIES FOR YOUR WEEKEND PHOTOS!

Saturday: October 22, 2016

Welcome Procedures

9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. / USI Campus Store: Great time to pick up your USI Sweatshirt! Logo wear is 20% off today.
(University Center West)
10 a.m to Noon / REGISTRATION: Pick up your Families Weekend goody bag at registration. Included is a raffle ticket for door prizes!(University Center East, Main Floor)
10 a.m to Noon
/ Continental Breakfast: Coffee, juice, donut holes and fruit (University Center East)
10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
/ The Loft is open for food purchases(University Center West, 2nd floor)
ALL DAY / Scavenger Hunt
Four winning families will receive a $25 gift card to the USI Campus Store!

Morning Activities

10 a.m. / USI, Burdette Park "Celebrate the Trail"
This is a community event hosted by the University of SouthernIndiana and Burdette Park
and open to all students, employees,and families as well as members of the community. For
more information, contact Dave Enzler .
10 a.m. to Noon / Information Fair: (University Center East)
  • International Opportunities: Why Study Abroad?
  • Part-time Jobs & Internships
  • USI Graduate Programs
  • Parents & Families Association
  • Volunteer USI
  • Dean of Students
  • The Counseling Center
  • Historic New Harmony Tours Information

10 a.m. to Noon / FREE Family Photos with Archie, USI’s Mascot
Get your family photo taken with USI’s esteemed mascot, Archibald T. Eagle!
(University Center Fountain, by the Cone)
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
/ USI “Then and Now” Exhibit (University Center East 2207)
11 a.m. / Cooking and Culture Lesson: $5/person.Only 35 spots available.
Preregistration required by Wednesday, October 19.
(Offered in Rm 0063 of the Health Professions Building)
After entering the HP building, proceed to the Lower Level via elevator. There will be signs.
11 a.m. to TBD / Empty Bowls
The Empty Bowls Project uses ceramic arts to fight hunger. Create a beautiful ceramic bowl that will be sold to raise funds to assist with food relief for Evansville’s undernourished population.
(Located in the Ceramic Arts Studio of USI’s Arts Center)
Lunch /
The Loft is open for food purchases from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
(University Center West, 2nd floor)

AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES

Noon to 3 p.m. / College of Nursing & Health Professions(University Center East, Food Court Cone)
  • Dental Hygiene information and free toothbrushes
  • Food and Nutrition Activity
  • Respiratory Therapy Test

Noon to 3 p.m. / Human Foosball Game
Play with your entire family!
A philanthropy event hosted by United Caring Services to raise funds for their organization.
FREE. Donations welcome.
(Located on USI’s Quad, the grassy area between the Rice Library and the Liberal Arts Center)

Noon to 3 p.m. / Hospital Simulation Center (College of Nursing & Health Professions, 2nd floor)
The area’s only simulation center of its kind—designed to have the appearance and
feel of a real hospital.
Noon to 3 p.m. / Kenneth P. McCutchan Art Center & Palmina F. & Stephen S. Pace Galleries
The Michael & Patty Aakhus Collection
Located in the McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries, lower level of Liberal Arts
Features art work from USI’s former Liberal Arts dean and professor.

ARCHIE’S BIRTHDAY PARTY

1 p.m. / Meet USI’s President,Dr. Linda L. M. Bennett,and enjoy FREE cake and ice cream sundaes as we celebrate the 46th birthday of USI’s mascot, Archibald T. Eagle!
Ice cream sundaes sponsored by the USI Alumni Association.
(Outside the University Center)

PAINTING WITH USI

2p.m. / Discover your inner artist!
A local artist will teach participants to paint an iconic image of USI's
famous Cone surrounded by a stunning, autumn landscape.
No experience necessary. Be prepared to have a great time!
$15/person. Fee includes paint supplies and artistic instruction.
Only 50 spots available. Preregistration required by Wednesday, October 19.
(Located in Carter Hall, University Center West)

CHOIR

3 p.m.
/ USI’s National Award Winning Women’s Choir
(On the 2nd floor of the Rice Library) Seating is limited!

Evening Options

5 to 8 p.m. / Boo at the Zoo: Mesker Park Zoo,
Tickets required for entrance: $8/person or$6 for zoo members.
6 and 9 p.m. / Free Movie: ”The Secret Life of Pets” starring Kevin Hart. Located in USI Forum I.
Sponsored by Cinema USI.
7:15 p.m. / Evansville Thunderbolts First Game of the Inaugural Season! (Minor League Hockey)
Located in Downtown Evansville at the Ford Center. We highly recommend purchasing
tickets prior to the game.
8, 9 and 10 p.m. / Grey Lady Ghost Tours at Willard Library
FREE Haunted Tours! Approximately30 to 45 minutes long.
Register at the web address below before spots fill up!

Sunday, October 23, 2016

10 a.m. and 2 p.m. / Take a Tour of Historic New Harmony
Free admission for USI students and one guest.
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. / Holiday World Happy Halloween Weekend
Visit our nearby Theme Park for some Halloween fun! (approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes from USI)
Noon / USI Women’s Soccer
Watch USI play the University of Illinois, Springfield.
Located on the USI campus, Strassweg Field
Noon to 5 p.m.
/ Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science
Enjoy a variety of exhibits!
Located in downtown Evansville, $8/adult, $5/youth ages 4 to 17, Free/Ages 3 and under.
2 to 4 p.m. / Reception: Kenneth P. McCutchan Art Center & Palmina F. & Stephen S. Pace Galleries
The Michael & Patty Aakhus Collection
Located in the McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries, lower level of the Liberal Arts Center
Features art work from USI’s former Liberal Arts dean and professor!
2 to 4 p.m. / Pumpkin Buston the Quad!
Hosted by the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity
A philanthropy event to raise funds for the Tri-State Food Bank and Feeding America. ($25/team, Up to 5 people/team)
2:30 p.m. / USI Men’s Soccer
Watch USI play the University of Illinois, Springfield.
Located on the USI Campus, Strassweg Field
3 to 6 p.m. / Boo at the Zoo: Mesker Park Zoo,
Tickets required for entrance, $8/person, $6 for zoo members.

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