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Activities and Traditions

Campus Traditions

At USI, students can count on exciting events happening outside of their classes almost every single week. Activities and Traditions are all about offering ways for students to take a break from the stress of studying, try new things, meet new friends and of course making long lasting memories. There are plenty of ways to plug into what's happening on campus whether it is an event hosted by the Activities Programming Board, or a campus tradition like Homecoming or SpringFest. 

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Welcome Week

Welcome Week kicks off the academic year with a series of engaging events designed to help new and returning students feel at home. From resource fairs to social mixers, this tradition sets the tone for a successful and connected campus experience.

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Class Photos

Every fall during Welcome Week, first-year students at come together for a powerful visual tradition: the Class Photo. On the Quad, hundreds of new Screaming Eagles line up to form the numbers of their graduation year—like a giant “29” for the Class of 2029. Captured from above, the photo symbolizes the start of their shared journey and becomes a lasting memory of their first days on campus.

Homecoming king and queen crowned on the basketball court

Homecoming

Homecoming at USI has been around almost as long as the University has, featuring an annual crowning of Homecoming King and Queen, more recently a dance, and of course spirit filled basketball games supporting USI Athletics.

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Luncheon

The annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Celebration is one of USI’s signature events, featuring an inspiring keynote speaker and draws a large audience from campus and the surrounding community. This luncheon honors Dr. King’s legacy and celebrates his enduring impact on society. The event is sponsored by the Student Life Office and supported by community partners and sponsors.

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SpringFest at USI

SpringFest has featured several student-led events on campus like AsianFest hosted by the Asian Student Union, and the Pott College Carnival hosted by their Advisory Board, but most notably SpringFest features a concert in our very own Liberty Arena, Home of the Screaming Eagles.

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Greek Week

Greek Week is designed to bring the entire Fraternity/Sorority Life community together to celebrate their values, accomplishments over the past year, display Greek unity and have fun. It’s a celebration of leadership, service, and connection, where students showcase the best of Greek Life through friendly competitions, creative performances, and philanthropy projects that make a real impact.

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Senior Week

Held at the end of the Spring semester, Senior Week is a week of events dedicated to celebrating our soon-to-be graduates. The week features special photo opportunities, and a "Senior Sunset" reception to represent the culmination of a student's time spent at USI.

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Activities and Traditions

Allison Weihe
Allison Weihe
(812) 228-5109