Traditions & Events

Student Alumni members and Archie gather for a photo at Archies Birthday Bash!
October 22, 2012
SAA is starting a new tradition at USI! We are celebrating Archie's Birthday. Come join us for a piece of cake in celebration of Archie's committment to USI. Feel free to bring Archie a birthday present. He is requesting canned food for Archie's Closet! Please mark your calendars and swing by for a piece a cake and an opportunity to be a part of a new USI tradition!
November 19, 2012
This holiday ceremony is held in December to join students, family, and friends in the holiday spirit. Enjoy carols by USI's gospel choir, Designed by Grace, hot chocolate, and cookies, as we light the Quad!
December 10, 2013
Free food for finals, take 2! Members of SAA and the Alumni Association provide free chili and hot chocolate to students during fall semester finals week.

February 7, 2013
SAA's Craziest Fan Contest will be held during the Men's DATE game in the PAC. Students must register with the Spirit Competition prior to the game to officially compete in the contest. Contestants should come dressed in their craziest USI attire on that Thursday. Then on DAY DATE during the half-time of the USI women's game the winners will be announced
March 20, 2013
7:45-8:45 a.m.
Join SAA and leaders from a number of student organizations at Breakfast with the President. Students eat free and enjoy listening to President Bennett address questions from the panel as well as those attending. It is a great opportunity to meet President Bennett, eat a hot breakfast with friends, and work together to better USI through open communication.
April 29, 2013
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Free food for finals! Members of SAA and the Alumni Association provide free refreshments (hot dogs, chips, cookies, apples, and drinks) to students during spring semester finals week.
March 21, 2013
5-7 p.m.
Come network with alumni! A great opportunity to meet and greet.
April 13, 2013
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
All alumni, students, faculty, and friends are invited to participate in this day at the Mesker Park Zoo. Refreshments and children's activities are provided for guests.
April 21, 2013
1-4 p.m.
Please join us for our annual USI Spruce Up event. Alumni, students, employees, and members of the community will come together for a day of service to keep USI beautiful.