USI to host Lighting a Tradition December 4

University of Southern Indiana Alumni Engagement and Volunteer USI and the USI Activities Programming Board (APB) will host the annual Lighting a Tradition holiday celebration from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, December 4. Activities will take place in the Performance Center Dunn Lobby and University Center East. Full of family-friendly festivities, the event is open to the public at no charge. 

This year’s event will feature a magical holiday village. Stroll through inflatables, try your luck at holiday carnival games, take a photo with Santa, craft your own hot chocolate and much more!   

Lighting a Tradition 2025 special features include: 

• Tree lighting and carol singing at 6 p.m. 

• Santa Claus in the Fireside Lounge, located in University Center East 

• Hot chocolate station featuring peppermint, chocolate chips, marshmallows and other savory delights 

• Magical holiday village with festive inflatables, crafts, carnival games and plush prizes 

• Archie’s Closet donation drive  

Activities are available while supplies last. Stop by and visit one of USI’s most festive events of the year!  

For more information, visit USI.edu/alumni/about-alumni/lighting-a-tradition-2025.