The cool temperatures, combined with late sleet and incessant hard rain kept flowers from blooming at the normal time, but when they did come, it was a riot of desperately needed color on campus.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION INITIATES THE FIRST ANNUAL DAVID L. RICE DAY
Drafted by SGA member Tommy Kautzman, the first celebration of this day honoring USI’s founding President Dr. David L. Rice was Friday, April 1 in Rice Plaza. A luncheon, funded by the USI Foundation, included hot dogs, burgers, baked beans, potato salad and “Rice” crispy treats. SGA had a display of information, facts and items relating to Rice. University Archives and Special Collections created a display honoring Dr. David and Betty Rice’s service to the University.
Students take a stab at USI's new club sport
Dr. Jason Hardgrave, Chair of the History Department, acts as the advisor and instructor of the new Fencing Club at USI. Club members meets twice a week in the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center to practice their skills and techniques. Hardgrave took fencing as a PE credit as an undergraduate student at the University of Wyoming. His interest led him to join the university's Fencing Club where he competed and was the champion foil fencer in 1992. He was nationally ranked with the United States Fencing Association from 1990-1992 while at the University of Wyoming. Today, he shares his love for the sport as a member of the USFA and the United States Fencing Coaches Association.
The Road to Finals
It's that time of the year when students wrap up final projects, presentations and performances. Rice Library study rooms fill up and campus fountains continue to be the main destinations for graduation photos.
Panamanian Carnival
Student group Panas brought a colorful bit of culture to campus while hosting their USI version of a Panamanian Carnival.
The event included food, music and games, but the most important part of the Carnival is the selection of the Carnival Queen. In Panama, two queens are chosen representing each side of a town. At USI, the Queens represented UC East and UC West.
The 51st Juried Student Art Show
The Juried Student Art Show has been a staple at USI since 1970. Hosting the student art show in this professional setting gives students real-world, resumé-building experience in preparing and displaying their work, while also boosting their confidence in applying to future gallery exhibitions. The art show moved into the McCutchan Art Center and Pace Galleries the Fall Semester of 2008.
Each student may enter up to four works in any combination of media. The works are chosen for the final exhibition by an expert in the field of art, invited by the Art and Design faculty for his/her expertise and understanding of undergraduate artworks. This independent juror is brought in to assure an objective selection of artworks and awards and to provide an educational experience for students in preparation for professional careers in art. The jurying of the show is also an important aspect of this tradition because it creates a competition for the limited gallery space. Students must put forth their best work, which, in turn, raises the quality of the show overall.
"Twelfth Night, or What You Will" is a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written around 1601–1602 as a twelfth night's entertainment for the close of the Christmas season. The play centers on the twins Viola and Sebastian, who are separated in a shipwreck. Viola (who is disguised as Cesario) falls in love with the Duke Orsino, who in turn is in love with Countess Olivia. Upon meeting Viola, Countess Olivia falls in love with her thinking she is a man.
Archie Awards and Athletics Hall of Fame
In an evening that celebrates the accomplishments of the University of Southern Indiana student athletes, students and others received awards and honors.
University of Southern Indiana Athletics honored the 2022 USI Athletic Hall of Fame class, traditionally inducted during homecoming week. The class of seven individuals and one team was selected by an eight-member USI Athletic Hall of Fame Committee. Special individuals (e.g., Varsity Club members) were also eligible for nominations as well. To see a full list of winners and the upcoming 2023 Hall of Fame Class, see the press release link below.
In addition to the induction of the Hall of Fame Class of 2022, USI inducted Joanie Jost (above) and Lois Stevens (below) into the Athletic Hall of Distinction for contributions to the success of the University's varsity programs.
Credits:
Barbara J. Goodwin