Fall 2021 - Issue 8
UPCOMING DATES
August 31 @ 6-8 pm
Now-September 11
September 1 @ 2-5 pm
September 4 @ 8:30 pm
September 6
Get Involved on Campus!
Getting involved and staying involved is one of the most important things a student can do while in college. Involvement is defined as any activity outside the classroom which enhances and contributes to student learning. Being involved can take many forms: being a member of a student organization, fraternity or sorority; conducting research with faculty; or volunteering at a local social service agency. It does not matter how students are involved, it only matters that they are involved!

Top Five Reasons to Get Involved:
  1. To develop a connection to campus.
  2. To build one's resume, and network with professionals and community members.
  3. To meet other students with similar interests.
  4. To gain leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
  5. To enrich one's collegiate experience by bettering yourself while making lasting memories.  
Student Involvement
Center for Campus Life
The Center for Campus Life (CCL) promotes student learning by providing leadership education, avenues for student involvement and personal growth opportunities to develop responsible individuals as engaged members in their communities.

CCL helps students transition to college life by advising student organizations, the Activities Programming Board, Fraternity and Sorority Life and offering a variety of leadership development programs and workshops.

The Center for Campus Life is located in University Center East by the Fireside Lounge across from Cyclone Salads inside the office suite.
Student Organizations
The Student Involvement Fair is THIS WEEK!
We are BACK in person for this year's Fall Student Involvement Fair. The Fair will be held from 2-5 p.m. Wednesday, September 1 on the University Quad. Come out to get free giveaways, join clubs, get involved with intramurals and so much more!
EagleSync
EagleSync 2.0 is USI's one-stop-shop for activities and engagement outside the classroom. EagleSync2.0 lists events happening around campus and information on all of our student organizations as well as many campus departments. 
Fraternity and Sorority Life
IFC Fraternity Recruitment
Now-September 11

Formal Panhellenic Recruitment
Registration Closes at 9:00 A.M. on September 14
Involvement Opportunities
Emerging Leaders offers USI freshman students the opportunity to develop new leadership skills, make new friends and contribute to their University community. Weekly sessions are held on Mondays from 3-4:30 p.m. during the spring semester. Applications are due by September 26.
Come meet the Emerging Leader Program Mentors and AMIGO Orientation Leaders and make new friends Tuesday, August 31 from 6-8 p.m. in the RWFC Quiet Room (main floor). Please bring your Student ID and a face covering. See you there!
Student Activities
Cinema USI shows the most recent movies to be released to the public and classic favorites for free to all USI students with a valid USI Student ID. For the Fall 2021 Semester, we will be featuring 3 outdoor movies as part of our Cinema USI Presents: Series!

CRUELLA: Saturday, September 4 at 8:30 P.M. 

Location: Quad (Rain Location: Forum One)
The Activities Programming Board (APB) is the organization that provides fun and free activities to USI's students to provide entertainment outside of the classroom. Its members have the control and influence to bring entertainment they want to campus. They also plan all of the events and execute them themselves.

For upcoming events, visit APB at:
Instagram: @APBatUSI
Twitter: @APBatUSI
Student Ambassadors
Student Ambassador applications are now available! Share your Screagle pride by helping prospective students and their families experience all that USI has to offer. Student Ambassadors receive priority registration and are viewed as leaders on campus. Ambassadors provide campus and housing tours, help execute recruitment events and share their student experiences with students considering USI.

Opportunities also exist to be a Transfer Ambassador and/or Bilingual Ambassador. Learn more and apply to be an ambassador today! Applications are due by 4:30p.m. September 10. The Student Ambassador Organization will also have a table at the Student Involvement Fair.  
Campus Information
Multifactor Authentication
New login requirements start September 1
USI is implementing Multifactor Authentication (MFA), also known as Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), to help secure all University-related accounts. This is required and will change the way you log into your accounts. Authentication requires you to use a second device in order to verify your identity when logging in.
 
This will begin rolling out on new student accounts on September 1. Archie has some helpful tips to get you started.
COVID-19 Information
USI students and guests/visitors to campus are asked to self-monitor and check daily for symptoms of COVID-19. Anyone with symptoms of COVID-19, who has been exposed to someone with COVID-19 or has side effects 48 hours after a vaccination, should fill out the self-reporting form below, remain off campus and contact their primary care physician for evaluation. Exposure and contact tracing plans have been developed and will be implemented when needed.
Campus Office Information
Check out the following offices for new student and campus information:
Screagle in the Spotlight - Katie Bowen
Hometown: Evansville, Indiana
Year: Junior
Major: Radiologic and Imaging Sciences

If you could be a fictional character, who would you be?
Scooby Doo because he loves snacks and is frightened by scary things sometimes, just like me!       
 
Why did you choose USI?
Being from Evansville I never thought I would attend a university in my hometown. I always thought I wanted to go away for college. I toured other universities but none of them ever stood out to me. I couldn’t picture myself for four years at any of them. My mind kept going back to USI’s campus. I loved the way campus was laid out and the feeling of being away from home but also not actually being away. What stuck out to me was how friendly everyone was and the smiling faces around campus. The nice and roomy residence halls were a plus for me as well. I knew USI was for me when I could picture myself being there for four years and I haven’t regretted my decision one bit! 

What is your favorite memory from USI?
My favorite memory from the past year at USI has been meeting new lifelong friends and being involved with amazing organizations. Being from Evansville, I knew quite a few people going to USI and made a promise to myself to meet new people. Getting involved has helped me keep that promise. There are so many organizations on campus to get involved with, there truly is something for everyone. Don’t be afraid to get involved! Go Screagles! 
Tips & Reminders
Welcome Week 2021 Video
Take a look back at your first week at USI! Balloon artists, karaoke, and the Explore Evansville Fair were big hits among our students.
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