Monday, September 7, 2020
How to Wear a Face Covering
Housing and COVID-19
Find information on our website or this reference handout.
SpectrumU
Need help connecting to SpectrumU? Link to Instructions.
Parking on Campus
Residents in McDonald East can park on campus during class days through September 11.
Resident Handbook
This resident guide will help you navigate Housing and Residence Life policies and procedures, University services and campus resources so that you can live peacefully and securely.
What is contact tracing?
The purpose is to slow or stop the spread of disease within a community. If you get a call from a contact tracer, please be honest and open with them. You put the USI community at risk if you are not truthful.

At USI we are a community. Do your part for your USI community by taking precautions and answering the contact tracing call should you get one.

If you think you have COVID-19 or are a close contact of someone who does, please complete the self report form.
Labor Day Hours

HRL Front Desk
September 7: noon-10 p.m.

Community Center
September 7: 10 a.m.-11 p.m.

C-Store
September 7: 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
O'Bannon Water Outage

Maintenance will be making repairs in O'Bannon
on Tuesday, September 8. These repairs require that the water be shut off to the building. Work will be begin at 11 a.m. We anticipate the water being back on around 5 p.m.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact our office at 812-468-2000.
Guest Policy Reminder
  • Only students assigned to an apartment or residence hall room are permitted in their assigned living space.
  • No guests are permitted in residence hall rooms or apartments. This means residents of the same building/floor or another building cannot be in another student's room.
  • Overnight guests are not permitted. 
  • Staff may still need to enter these living spaces in performance of their job duties. 
  • The guest policy will be reviewed throughout the semester and updates made as needed.
Toilets
Please only flush toilet paper.

Flushing hand towels, paper towels, Kleenex, feminine hygiene products will cause sewage lines to clog, resulting in toilets to overflow. It can also lead to a sewage backup into your living space. Ewww gross!

These types of products should be thrown away in the garbage for your safety and convenience.
Have a maintenance issue? Complete an online work order.
Link to Fix My Home.
Dog Toys for Vanderburgh Humane Society
September 10 @ 1-3 p.m.
Outside of HRL

Students will be taking a bag of materials to
make their own fleece dog toy that will then be
returned to the Community Center and placed in
a bin at the Community Center desk. These will
be taken to the Vanderburgh Humane Society.

**Rain Location: Community Center

Students can earn their letter C in CAPE!
NewGov Nature Hike
September 12 @ 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
USI-Burdette Trail & South Campus Trails: Check in between Newman & Governors

NewGov Nature Hike is an event for residents to explore both the USI-Burdette Trail and the South Campus Trails while searching for various aspects of nature found throughout the trails! Residents also have a chance to win a hammock! The hikes will be
guided by NewGov resident assistants.

While this event is outdoors, please bring a face covering for times you may not be able to physical distance from others.

Rain date: September 13
Enjoy the Outdoors!
Take advantage of the weather as it changes to fall. You can enjoy nature and time with friends safely by following these steps.

  • Take along hand sanitizer and use it.
  • Stay six feet apart.
  • Wear a face covering when physical distancing is not possible.
  • Don’t feel well? Stay home. No need to share your germs.

Suggested Activities
  • Explore the USI trails or walk along Evansville's downtown riverfront.
  • Go on a picnic. Be sure everyone brings their own food. Don't forget to clean up your trash. Don't be a litterbug!
  • Find your favorite spot on campus and read a book.
  • If you are up for an adventure, drive over to visit Historic New Harmony.
  • Visit Mesker Park Zoo. Tickets must be reserved online.
  • Check out the activities available through Eagle Perks.
Virtual Wellness Challenge
Walking is an easy form of exercise that's good for your physical and mental health! Are you ready to move more? Join a virtual wellness challenge! Track your steps, receive weekly tips, be entered in a drawing for a prize. Sign up at USI.edu/rfw/wellness
Rave Alert
USI Rave Alert gives immediate notification - via email, text message, and voice message - about emergencies, severe weather, and other incidents impacting the University community. 
Everyone with a USI email address is automatically enrolled in the Rave Alert system, but you must register your mobile phone number(s) to receive text and voice alerts. 

Rave Guardian App
Rave Guardian is a free mobile app available for iOS and Android devices that allows USI students, faculty and staff access to a variety of safety features on their personal devices. The USI features of the app can be activated by anyone with an active USI directory listing. Rave Guardian is available in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.
Emergency Procedures
Housing and Residence Life is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of its residents. Our website was designed to help students better evaluate, prepare, respond and recover from emergency situations. When necessary HRL will notify residents via email and social media (i.e., when severe weather may impact campus).
 
This information is intended for staff and residents. The quick reference provides essential information in regards to emergency situations that could arise in housing. For more detailed emergency information, please visit the University's 
Housing and Residence Life