“Institutional Snapshot” is online
The Office of Institutional Research and Assessment has created an “Institutional Snapshot” that provides an overview of USI between 2001 and 2005 – including student demographics, recruitment and admissions, financial assistance for students, student retention, program productivity faculty demographics, information technology and financial data. This is the first step toward creating an annual USI fact book – a compendium of statistics about the University. The Institutional Snapshot is an excellent resource for basic statistics about the University and is available as a PDF on the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment Web site.

Disclose conflicts of interest
Under the Indiana “conflicts of interest” law, University employees are required to file disclosure statements stating any financial interest which the individual may have in any University contract or purchase. The responsibility for filing disclosure statements rests on the person with the potential conflict of interest. Copies of the Conflicts of Interest: Compliance Disclosure Requirements and the disclosure statements are available in the office of the vice president for Business Affairs, and may be downloaded from MyUSI under Indiana “conflicts of interest” law found in the Personal Announcements Section. If you have any questions concerning conflicts of interest and the statuatory requirements, contact Mark Rozewski, vice president for Business Affairs, at 812/464-1849.

Learn about Alumni Association Alaskan cruise at Cruise Night
Join the USI Alumni Association aboard the Diamond Princess for an Alaskan journey with family, friends, and classmates in July 2007. The USI travel opportunity includes a seven-night Voyage of the Glaciers cruise with an optional three-night land tour. Alumni and Volunteer Services will host a Cruise Night from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 19, in Carter Hall in the University Center for those who would like to learn more. Information about the trip also is available at www.beckscruises.com or contact Charley Beck ’73 at 812/437-4510 or 866/202-4492 (toll free).

Varsity Club’s Steak Fry’n Auction benefits student athletes
The Varsity Club is asking participants to show their colors at this year’s Steak Fry’n Auction. The theme for the 13th annual fundraiser for USI student athletes is “Red, White, and Blue: Screaming Eagles and You.” Participants are encouraged to wear the University colors. The event will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, September 21, at the Discovery Lodge in Burdette Park. Highlights include live and silent auctions, food provided by Lics Deli and Ice Cream, Western Rib-Eye and Ribs, Jacob’s Pub and Restaurant, and Golden Corral. Tickets are $25 per person or a corporate table hosted by USI coaches can be had for $250. The reservation deadline is Friday, September 1. For more information, contact Sandy Hatfield in the Varsity Club Office at 812/464-1973.

Eroica Trio to perform for Core Series
The University Core Curriculum Speaker Series brings the Grammy-nominated Eroica Trio to USI on Thursday, September 14. The three women who make up the trio, pianist Erika Nickrenz, violinist Adela Peña, and cellist Sara Sant’Ambrogio, will treat the University community to an educational performance at 7 p.m. in Mitchell Auditorium in the Health Professions Center. The performance is free and open to the public. The Eroica Trio performs at USI in advance of their featured performance during the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra’s Opening Night Concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, September 16, at the Victory Theatre. For more information, contact Dr. Mark Krahling, director of the University Core Curriculum, at 812/464-1712.

Exhibition features Waters' sabbatical work
The New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art will present an exhibition of the work of Kathryn Waters, professor of art and chair of the Department of Art, Music, and Theatre, through October 1. “At Home and Abroad” features paintings and drawings from Waters’ recent sabbatical, during which she spent a semester in Harlaxton, England, and was artist-in-residence at the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts in Amherst, Virginia, and at The Ragdale Foundation in Lake Forest, Illinois. There is also work in the exhibition that was created in Evansville. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. It is located at 506 Main Street in New Harmony, Indiana. For more information, call 812/682-3156 or go to www.nhgallery.com.

2006-07 USI basketball season tickets on sale
Tickets to see the Screaming Eagles' men's and women's basketball teams in the newly renovated Physical Activities Center in 2006-07 are on sale now. Deadline for season ticket holders is September 15. The PAC, which has undergone significant renovations this summer, will include new padded chairback seating, bench seats with individual backs, and three new hardwood floors and a new center court design. The 2006-07 home schedule includes 16 home dates (28 games) and nine GLVC doubleheaders. The GLVC schedule includes home dates with Kentucky Wesleyan College, Northern Kentucky University, and Bellarmine University for the first time in two years in addition to battles with all of the West Divisions teams. For more ticket information, contact the USI Ticket Office at 812/465-7165. Season ticket applications are available online.

Race for the Cure
The University is organizing a team to participate in the 2006 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure at 9:30 a.m. September 17 at Eastland Mall. USI team members will receive an official Komen Race for the Cure t-shirt and a USI team t-shirt.

Registration forms are due by Tuesday, September 5 and are available online and at the Recreation and Fitness Center.

For additional information call 812/464-1807.

Employee Bible study
Bring your lunch and join employee Bible study on Wednesdays, starting September 6 from noon to 1 p.m. in UC205. The Bible study will begin with the book of John.

For more information contact Susie Kempf at 812/464-1793.

Volleyball seeks “Little Screamers”
The USI volleyball team is looking for young volleyball fans and players (grades 1-8) to join its "Little Screamers" program.

USI's "Little Screamers" program is a series of three clinics (9/9, 9/23, 10/8) that allow children to try volleyball for the first time or enhance their skills with the USI volleyball team throughout the season.

In addition to the clinics, the "Little Screamers" program includes a Screaming Eagle volleyball t-shirt, a pre-game presentation at a USI home match, and a pizza party.

Clinics on September 9 and 23 are 5-6:15 p.m. (following USI's matches), while the clinic and pizza party on October 8 is 1-3 p.m. "Little Screamers" will be recognized prior to the SIU Edwardsville match October 17.

The cost to become a "Little Screamer" is $50 and all proceeds go to the USI volleyball program.

For more information, contact Head Coach Leah Mercer or Assistant Coach Kyle Walton at 812/464-1789.


Sand Volleyball Tournament
The 6th annual “Day at the Beach 2006” sand volleyball tournament will be held at Wesselman Park on Sunday, September 10 at 8 a.m. The tournament will benefit Albion Fellows Bacon Center, a domestic violence/sexual assault center. Additional activities will include music by 106.1 KISS, food and beverage sales, raffle and silent auction items. The cost is $20 per player. Click here to register your team or call 812/422-9372.


EPD to offer Citizen’s Academy
Twice yearly, the Evansville Police Department holds a Citizen’s Academy for Evansville and Vanderburgh County residents who want to learn more about the police department. The seven-week sessions are held in spring and fall, and are designed to build citizen awareness about police policies and procedures. The fall 2006 session will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, September 12-October 24 at the Evansville Police Department, 15 N.W. Martin Luther King Boulevard. To register, contact Debbie Baird at 812/436-4948.