Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Welcome Week is August 27-September 3!
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Contact for more information:
Wendy Knipe Bredhold Media Relations Specialist, News & Information Services 812/461-5259 -Convocation - the official welcome and induction of new freshmen and transfer students into the University community -A picnic with faculty and staff -Programs on what students need to know about classes, academic support, and University resources -Meetings for campus residents, commuter students, and nontraditional students -A late-night event at the Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness Center with volleyball, swimming, ping pong, card and board games, basketball, and foosball -Student volunteers to help new students locate their classes -Movies, meals, music, games, community service, and sporting events The complete Welcome Week schedule is posted at www.usi.edu/welcomeweek/schedule.asp. The keynote speaker for the Convocation is Rick Hudson '02, who graduated magna cum laude from USI and was the recipient that year of the President's Medal, the University's highest honor. He was president of the Student Government Association and involved in other student organizations. Hudson holds a master's degree in mathematics from the University of Louisville and is completing a doctorate at Indiana University. He joined USI this fall as assistant professor of mathematics. All new and transfer students are expected to attend the Convocation from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 28, in the Physical Activities Center. No registration is required to participate in Welcome Week activities. |
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