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Former President Ray Hoops greets Betty Rice, wife of the first President David Rice, as he arrives at the Party of the Decades. The Party of the Decades was a 50th anniversary celebration that took place in the PAC Saturday.

University celebrates 50th anniversary

Megan Thorne September 23, 2015

During the USI 50th anniversary week, students were able to attend events celebrating the birth of the university. Three of the biggest events were: the Founders' Day Banquet, the showing of "Shaping...

Victor Villanueva

‘Charismatic’ professor to speak Thursday

Megan Thorne September 23, 2015
'Charismatic' Victor Villanueva will be speaking at USI at 6 p.m. Thursday in Carter Hall.

‘Value based’ sororities welcome newbies

Zackary Willem September 23, 2015
Sorority Rush had the highest turnout for potential members the university has ever had.
The brothers of Sigma Tau Gamma welcome a new member during Fraternity Bid Day at Rice Library Friday, during which 93 university men received bids from their new fraternity.

Fraternities bid on ‘like-minded’

Madison Nelson September 17, 2015
At this year's Fraternity Bid day, potential members were given boxes with a bid from their new fraternity.
USI volunteer, Jennifer Egli, helps clean out a toy shed at the Arc of Evansville.  The United Way Day of Caring Campaign will last from Sept. 11, 2015 to Dec. 11,2015.

Evansville community comes together

Anna Todd September 16, 2015
United Way Day of Caring helps to clean up Evansville.
The ladies of Gamma Phi Beta hang out with their new members on Sorority Bid Day in 2012. During Sunday’s Bid Day about 250 women will join their new family.

Sorority recruitment attracts 250 women

Abigail Suddarth September 16, 2015
Sorority recruitment kicks into gear this week with over 250 women interested.

12-band music fest returns to Garvin

Megan Thorne September 16, 2015
Parksfest comes to Garvin Park for the second year in a row.
Helping Lodge Elementary student Emily Myers, senior elementary education major Austin Chamberlain goes through different multiplication problems with his fifth grade students. Chamberlain visits this classroom daily as a part of the Pilot Education Program.

Pilot Program takes flight

Megan Thorne September 10, 2015
Student teacher program allows students to have a hands-on experience,

“The Transporter Refueled” running on half tank

Gavin Gaddis September 9, 2015
"The Transformer's Refueled" franchise is simultaneously intriguing and frustrating as hell.
Jessica Elward joins the student ambassador club during the involvement fair.

Students sample organizations at fair

Zackary Willem September 9, 2015
Students had the opportunity to check out different clubs Sept. 2 at the involvement fair.
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