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Career services director dies

Career services director dies

Noah Alatza and Megan Thorne January 18, 2019

Director of Career Services and Internships Philip Parker has died, multiple sources with knowledge of Parker’s death confirmed to The Shield Jan 18. Career Coordinator Katherine Weinzapfel told The...

College of Liberal Arts Dean James Beeby greets mourners at a memorial service for Virginia Thomas.

Memorial service honors late art administrative assistant

Haviland Cardinal, Staff Writer January 17, 2019

A cold and grey January afternoon, the trees on campus seemed barren of life, the grieving met inside the Liberal Art Center to celebrate the life of Virginia Thomas. The art department’s longtime...

Health Professions Center upgraded to meet accreditation standards

Health Professions Center upgraded to meet accreditation standards

Noah Alatza, News Editor January 15, 2019

After spring break, students will soon be able to enjoy newer amenities on the third floor of the Health Professions Center. “What we identified is that there are some programs that really needed...

USI’s assistant director of the multicultural center officially entered the race for the 2nd ward seat on Evansville’s city council Monday. DAngelo S. Taylor is challenging longtime incumbent city councilwoman Missy Mosby in the Democratic primaries in May.

USI administrator files for city council seat

Noah Alatza, News Editor January 15, 2019

USI’s assistant director of the multicultural center officially entered the race for the 2nd ward seat on Evansville’s city council Monday. D'Angelo S. Taylor is challenging longtime incumbent...

Crime Log 1/9/19 - 1/13/19

Crime Log 1/9/19 – 1/13/19

Megan Thorne, Editor-in-chief January 15, 2019

1/9/19 11:08 p.m. - Injury Report/Ruston Hall   1/10/19 4:46 p.m. - Suspicious Circumstances/Whitcomb Building 7:34 p.m. - Fire Alarm - Cooking/Porter Building 10:10 p.m. - Code...

University unaffected by government shutdown

University unaffected by government shutdown

Noah Alatza, News Editor January 13, 2019

The United States government shutdown, now the longest federal closure in history, has left the university relatively unaffected. Director of University Communications John Farless said at this point...

The approximately 40,000 square foot Wellness Center will connect to the south side of the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center with the goal of centralizing university services and making them more accessible.  

College of Nursing and Health Professions receives major gift

Noah Alatza, News Editor January 11, 2019

The College of Nursing and Health Professions received a $1.35 million leadership gift from the estate of the late Hershel B. Whitney, the Board of Trustees announced at their regular scheduled meeting...

Winter storm warning issued

Winter storm warning issued

Noah Alatza, News Editor January 11, 2019

A winter storm clipper system packing strong winds and heavy amounts of precipitation is barreling towards the tristate region and university campus. The National Weather Service (NWS) Office in Paducah,...

During a snow day on campus, freshmen english Major Emily McClusky and sociology major Emily Shipman sled down a hill located in between the Liberal Arts and the Romain College of Business building during the winter weather on January 12.

Snowstorm likely this weekend

Bowman Clark, Junior Copy Editor January 9, 2019

The tristate area could see its first major snowfall of the season this weekend. Meteorologists are predicting 3 to 6 inches of snowfall for the Evansville area between Friday and Sunday. All three...

Associate Provost for Student Affairs Marcia Kiessling has been promoted to vice president for Student Affairs

Kiessling promoted to vice president, will retire in August

Noah Alatza and Riley Guerzini January 9, 2019

Associate Provost for Student Affairs Marcia Kennard Kiessling has been promoted to vice president for Student Affairs, President Ronald Rochon announced in an email sent to the USI community Jan. 9. "Dr....

Indiana state capitol building in downtown Indianapolis.

Trustees to meet in Indianapolis

Noah Alatza, News Editor January 8, 2019

The Board of Trustees will meet for the first time of the year Thursday in Indianapolis. Among items on the agenda, a report will be presented on the 2019 session of the Indiana General Assembly, including...

Crime Log 1/1/19 - 1/8/19

Crime Log 1/1/19 – 1/8/19

Noah Alatza, News Editor January 8, 2019

1/1/19 12:52 a.m. – Alcohol Offense - Underage Consumption/Hendricks Building 1/3/19 8:30 a.m. - Criminal Mischief/Prius Lane 1/4/19 6:55 p.m. - Drug Offense/Ruston Hall 1/6/18 1:09...

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