USI's Vision of Diversity |
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At USI, diversity means embracing and celebrating the many differences among the members of a dynamic, intellectual and inclusive community that welcomes the full spectrum of human characteristics, ideas and world views. We strive to create an exciting, energetic living and learning community in which people with different experiences can learn through intellectual engagement, both within and beyond the classroom. Diversity stimulates learning, encourages imagination and benefits everyone —students, employees and community members. We believe intellectual and personal development are best supported in a climate that respects differences and provides a sense of belonging and inclusion.
As University community members, we are committed to cultural competency and meaningful intercultural relationships within and with our community partners. We seek to develop these capacities in the classroom and through recruitment, orientations, open forums, programming and partnerships. We encourage every member of our University community to embrace this vision and exhibit a strong commitment to attracting, recruiting, developing and retaining students, faculty, administrators and support staff who mirror the diversity of our global society.
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Be Willing to Learn & Leave Your Comfort Zone |
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'Willingness to Learn' is a desire, wish, or readiness to acquire new knowledge and develop. |
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'Comfort Zone' is a place or situation where one feels safe or at ease and without stress. |
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Tips for stepping outside your comfort zone:
- Embrace the discomfort — be okay with leaving your comfort zone and challenging yourself.
- View failure as a teacher — when something doesn't go as planned, ask yourself "What can I learn from this situation?"
- Be honest with yourself — don't make excuses.
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Speak out — If you witness or are the victim of discrimination, speak out.
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Learn about other people — Meet new people and learn about different cultures and lifestyles. Expose yourself to the traditions, values and attitudes of others.
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Learn about yourself — Learn about the traditions and values that are important to you.
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Examine your attitudes — Be aware of the ideas, words or actions that belittle others and eliminate them. Speak and act as someone who respects others.
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Be informed about issues — Stay current on issues that address discrimination, bigotry and other complex issues.
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Celebrate differences — Embrace the variety of people and cultures on campus.
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Be part of the solution — Learn how to respond to important issues. Educate yourself and others about the value of diversity, promote positive social interaction and have respect for others.
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The Multicultural Center (MCC) welcomes the entire student body to be involved in MCC-sponsored events. These events are designed to acclimate students to the University environment, introduce them to important information and provide them with experiences that will help them develop lifelong skills to succeed in their collegiate and postgraduate careers.
The MCC offers events to support and advance the University's commitment to diversity outlined in the USI Strategic Plan.
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Center for Social Justice Education |
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USI’s Center for Social Justice Education (CSJE) promotes social justice and empowerment through education, research, and collaboration. They strive to educate the USI and Evansville communities on issues of social, racial, environmental, and economic justice through social media and in-person and virtual events. They also work to develop collaboration between justice-seeking groups and share research on justice issues.
CSJE is situated within the Social Work Department of the USI College of Liberal Arts. Campus events and activities are open to all students, staff, and faculty. For more information about the center or its upcoming events, please contact Director Dr. Elissa Mitchell (etmitchell@usi.edu). You can also keep up with upcoming events and initiatives on the website, Instagram (@USI_CSJE), and Facebook (USI Center for Social Justice Education).
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First-Year Leadership Opportunity |
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Fall Semester On-Campus Dining Hours |
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The Loft
Monday-Friday: 7am-10am (breakfast), 10:30am-2pm (lunch), 4:30pm-7pm (dinner)
Saturday-Sunday: 10:30am-3pm (brunch)
Starbucks
Monday-Thursday: 7am-8pm
Friday: 7am-3:30pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: 2pm-8pm
Mein Bowl
Monday-Friday: 10:00am-6:00pm
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
Eagle Eats
Monday-Friday: 10:30am- 8:00pm
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
Red Mango
Monday-Friday: 8:30am-3pm (delivery until 2:30)
Eagle Bistro
Monday-Friday: 7am-4:30pm
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
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Chick-fil-A
Monday, Wednesday: 10:00am-3pm (delivery until 2:30pm)
Tuesday, Thursday: 10:00am-8pm (delivery until 7:30pm)
Friday: 10:00am-4:30pm (delivery until 4pm)
Saturday: 3pm-8pm (delivery until 7:30pm)
Sunday: Closed
SubConnection
Monday-Thursday: 9am-8pm
Friday: 9am-3pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 3pm-7:30pm
Eagle Express Convenience Store
Monday-Friday: 8am-10pm
Saturday-Sunday: 11am-10pm
Archie's Pizzeria
Monday-Thursday: 8am-9pm (delivery until 8:30pm)
Friday: 8am-9:30pm (delivery until 9pm)
Saturday: 11am-9:30pm (delivery until 9pm)
Sunday: 11am-9pm (delivery until 8:30pm)
***Red, White, and Blue plans can exchange their board meal at Chick-fil-A, SubConnection and EagleExpress Convenience Store after 7 pm by choosing a select combo meal menu.
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September payment plans are available until Friday, September 29. Click the enroll in payment plan button in your TouchNet account to view your options. Check USI.edu/bursar for more information on our payment plan options.
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Sexual Assault Prevention and Alcohol Education Training |
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Completing Sexual Assault Prevention and Alcohol Edu trainings are required for all first-year students and all student-athletes.
Students can acess the training by navigating to myUSI and clicking on the Student Training app in the Eagle App section. An email invitation about this training will also be sent out a few days after you have registered for classes.
Students should complete the Sexual Assault training prior to September 30, 2023 and the Alcohol training prior to Friday October 6, 2023. Completion of these trainings will ensure that a hold is not placed onto a student's account. Holds prevent students from making changes to their current class schedule(s) and from registering for any future semester classes. If you have questions related to this training, contact the Dean of Students Office at 812-464-1862 or deanofstudents@usi.edu.
Please help us to keep our campus community safe and healthy. Completing these trainings are one way to achieve this goal.
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Campus Office Information
Check out the following offices for new student and campus information:
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The University’s COVID-19 website has been updated to reflect new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and University guidelines related to prevention and reporting.
ON-CAMPUS RESIDENTS WHO TEST POSITIVE
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Residents who test positive no longer need to self-report.
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Email Living@usi.edu with questions about COVID-19 guidance for housing residents.
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