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One-man show for piano inauguration

Nick Leighty September 15, 2015

The university will be hosting two free performances of Philip Hayes Dean’s one-man show, Robeson, Sept. 22 and 23. The shows serve as a formal inauguration of a Steinway Concert Grand Piano custom-made...

English teaching program accredited

Gabi Wy September 8, 2015

The National Council of Teachers (NCTE) accredited USI's English Teaching program and established the program as a nationally recognized department without conditions. The NCTE is one of eight subject...

Author Steven Johnson to give fall lecture

Nick Leighty September 8, 2015

Host of the six-part PBS series How We Got to Now and bestselling author Steven Johnson will present the University’s 50th Anniversary Fall Academic Lecture. The lecture will begin at 7:30 p.m.,...

Alumni hosts Founders’ Day Luncheon

Nick Leighty September 8, 2015

The university’s Alumni Association invites all students to its Founders' Day Luncheon at 11:45 a.m. on Sept. 15 in Carter Hall. Registration is $15 and can be completed online. Following the...

Fraternities to recruit from Tuesday to Saturday

Nick Leighty September 1, 2015

Recruitment of new Interfraternity members begins this Tuesday and will last until Saturday. There will be an information meeting from 6:30-9 p.m. on Sept. 3, in Carter Hall. Students looking...

University hosts annual Labor Day celebration

Nick Leighty September 1, 2015

The university will have its annual Labor Day at the Lake from 1-5 p.m Monday. Students can enjoy a wide range of activities including swimming, volleyball, water slides and more. Everyone is...

Labor Day dining options limited

Nick Leighty September 1, 2015

Sodexo’s retail dining as well as the Loft will mostly be closed on Monday. Archie’s Pizzeria, Fiesta Fuego, Cyclone Salad and Burger King will be unavailable all day. Archie’s Delivery...

Sorority recruitment begins Sept. 13

Nick Leighty September 1, 2015

The Panhellenic Council will begin their formal recruitment process Sept. 13 and will continue through Sept. 19. Chapters will invite the potential new members on Sept. 20. There is a registration...

Suicide awareness through ribbons, training

Nick Leighty September 1, 2015

September is Suicide Awareness & Prevention Month. Yellow ribbons will be available at the Counseling Center, Student Health Center and other locations on campus. There will be a QPR Gatekeeper...

Rags clog UC sewage pipe

Gabi Wy September 1, 2015

Assistant Director of Facility Operations Miles Mann said an unknown person clogged the sewage system, resulting in a pungent smell that overwhelmed University Center on Monday, Aug. 31. Workers from...

APB announces upcoming events

Gabi Wy August 27, 2015

Thursday, Aug. 27, students can watch "Pitch Perfect 2" in Forum 1. Activities Planning Board will provide fun prizes like movie posters and a Pitch Perfect DVD. APB will have a Call Out Meeting...

Toastmasters meet Sept. 1

Gabi Wy August 25, 2015

Speaking Eagles Toastmasters will have its first meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Toastmasters is a communication-enhancing club for business students. According to the business college’s website,...

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