USI welcomes back its alumni with Homecoming activities
The University of Southern Indiana will host a week of spirited Homecoming activities February 2-7.
The Screaming Eagles basketball teams will take on Truman State University on Saturday, February 7, in the Physical Activities Center, (PAC). The women have a start time of 1 p.m., and the men will follow at 3:15 p.m. To purchase tickets, contact USI Athletics at 812-465-7165.
The Homecoming king and queen will be crowned at halftime of the men's game. Members of the 2015 homecoming court are:
- Aireca Rich, senior nursing major from Oblong, Illinois
- Nick Mathis, senior mechanical engineering major from Chandler, Indiana
- Alexa Bueltel, junior management major from Evansville, Indiana
- Adam Booher, senior English major from Vincennes, Indiana
- Allison Kinney, senior dental hygiene major from Salem, Indiana
- Aaron Copeland, junior history major from Milton, Kentucky
- Jordan Jones, junior radiologic and imaging sciences major from Bargersville, Indiana
- Abe Maze, junior accounting and professional services major from Greenwood, Indiana
- Maria Anderson, senior biology major from Evansville, Indiana
- Mitchell Schnarr, junior computer science major from Evansville, Indiana
- Katie Upton, junior nursing major from Jasper, Indiana
- Luke Williams, senior biology major from Westfield, Indiana
Leading up to the Homecoming games, the week's festivities will include many opportunities to show school spirit. During USI Spirit Day on Thursday, February 5, anyone wearing red, white, or blue will be entitled to a free beverage with the purchase of a combo meal from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Craziest Fan Competition also will reward outstanding demonstrations of USI pride as the Screaming Eagles take on Quincy University, Thursday. Other events include a Highlighter Dance Party Wednesday, February 4 from 8-10 p.m., a Homecoming Pancake Breakfast, Saturday, February 7 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and many more.
Alumni are invited to attend the various events throughout the week including the 2015 Alumni Homecoming Party directly after Saturday's basketball game in PAC 200. Archie bobble head giveaways, a live DJ, photo booth and refreshments will be included. Questions about alumni events should be directed to Alumni and Volunteer Services at 812-464-1924 or alumni@usi.edu.
Visit the homecoming website for a complete list of the week's activities or contact the Activities Programming Board at 812-464-1872.