USI celebrates community partnerships with annual Celebration of Engagement

University of Southern Indiana Outreach and Engagement will host its second annual Celebration of Engagement from 3 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1. The event will start in the Fireside Lounge in University Center East and feature talks by University officials and a keynote address from Linda E. White, President and CEO of Deaconess Health System. Guests will then move to the second floor of the Performance Center lobby for an interactive engagement fair, networking and refreshments.

Dr. Mark Bernhard, associate provost for Outreach and Engagement, said the Celebration of Engagement will highlight the University's rich history of community engagement, which is also evident in the University's Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation.

"I'm excited for the Celebration of Engagement," said Bernhard. "It's important to take the time each year to showcase our history as an engaged University and to highlight the successful work we have accomplished in partnership with the community. Our goal is to enhance our engagement efforts with an eye toward increased excellence in learning."

Full agenda for Celebration of Engagement:

3:00 p.m. Welcome, Dr. Linda L. M. Bennett, USI President

3:10 p.m. A Guide to Outreach and Engagement, Dr. Mark Bernhard, Associate Provost, USI Outreach and Engagement

3:45 p.m. Keynote Speaker, Linda E. White, President and CEO Deaconess Health System

4:00 p.m. Presentation of the M. Edward Jones Engagement Award

4:15 p.m. Interactive Engagement Fair

4:30 p.m. Reception and Networking

The Celebration of Engagement is free and open to the public. To register for the event visit eventbrite.com/e/celebration-of-engagement-tickets-20813860818. For more information contact USI Outreach and Engagement at 812-228-5098 or email sjeltawil@usi.edu.