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Lifeline Law changes await final approval

Paola Marizan March 25, 2014

Changes to Indiana's Lifeline Law would grant immunity from prosecution to individuals under the age of 21 and under the influence of alcohol who report a medical emergency of any kind. Changes to the...

Higher Ed. Commission approves English MA

Paola Marizan March 19, 2014

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education approved a Master of Art degree in English March 13. The program, which was proposed last year, will offer advanced studies in English for secondary education...

17 student government reps reapply for positions

James Vaughn March 19, 2014

CORRECTION: SGA’s Election Committee is sponsoring the Activity Programming Board’s showing of Delivery Man tonight in Forum 1 to encourage students to vote. Student Government Association ballots...

Students across campus benefit from Learning Center

Rachel Christian March 18, 2014

Last semester, 200 students were placed in the Children's Learning Center (CLC), USI's on-campus childcare facility. In the fall of 2012, the CLC transitioned to a formal lab school. Instead of functioning...

Stone quarry number one reason for theatre delay

Rachel Christian March 18, 2014

Construction at the new USI Teaching Theatre is taking longer than expected, but it should  be ready for the fall semester. The new building is still on budget, said Gary Burgdorf, the construction...

Trustees approve retirement changes, construction project falls behind

James Vaughn March 6, 2014

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FAFSA change recognizes same-sex parents

Paola Marizan March 5, 2014

With the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) deadline right around the corner, students should be aware the Department of Education made changes to the FAFSA, which could affect students who...

Students share theatre safety concerns

Paola Marizan March 4, 2014

Steven McCallister changed his major because he felt unsafe in Mallette Theatre. The former theatre major said the genie, an aerial lift truck; the scaffold, an elevated work platform used for lighting...

Campus closed Monday, March 3

Shannon Hall March 3, 2014

BREAKING: According to RAVE, USI's campus will be closed today due to weather conditions. All classes are canceled. Only essential personnel should report to campus. ‪ According to USI's Facebook,...

SpringFest committee snags All Star band (VIDEO)

SpringFest committee snags ‘All Star’ band (VIDEO)

James Vaughn February 26, 2014

Rumors spread – from J.T. and Beyoncé, to Maroon 5, to the Plain White T’s. A Sonny and Cher reunion was even joked about. But the USI SpringFest Executive Committee thought the “throwback” genre...

Retiree benefits could change

James Vaughn February 26, 2014

A Benefits Study Group is proposing eliminating retiree insurance benefits for those hired after July 1, and placing restrictions on benefits offered to current employees. The committee, headed by Vice...

County OKs funding

James Vaughn February 26, 2014

The Vanderburgh County Commissioners approved funding to pay USI’s lifeguards during Burdette Park’s lifeguard training April 13, at the Physical Activities Center Pool. The university will waive...

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