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SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

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Week Four

UNIV 101 STUDENTS

UNIV 101 students are expected to attend the New Harmony trip on Tuesday, September 13, as part of their course requirements. Your regular classes will not meet that day to allow you to visit Historic New Harmony for a portion of the day, to learn about the town’s origins and its connection to USI. A pizza meal will be served in The Loft directly prior to or after your assigned trip time that day. Please consult with your UNIV 101 instructor on specific details of the day. For more information about this event, you can also visit (https://www.usi.edu/hnhexperience).

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.


Click on the links below for additional resources.


Talk to Someone Now

Resources to Help Yourself

Resources to Help Someone Else

USI Counseling and

Psychological Services

Phone 812-464-1867

Office Orr Center 1051

Website Email

 

TalkCampus

Peer support through a student network to get help and give help.

TalkNow

Emotional health support on-demand, anytime.

USI Dean of Students

Phone 812-464-1862

Office UC East 1256

Website Email

 

Vanderburgh County Southwestern Behavioral Care

(24-hr crisis/suicide prevention)

­812-422-1100

Website

COVID-19 GUIDANCE UPDATE

The University’s COVID-19 website had been updated to reflect new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and University guidelines related to prevention and reporting.

 

The most notable changes have to do with self-reporting, contact tracing and quarantine/isolation. In keeping with new CDC guidance released this fall, members of the campus community are no longer required to self-report or quarantine for exposure to COVID-19. The University also is no longer collecting voluntary reporting of vaccination records for students and employees.


ON-CAMPUS RESIDENTS WHO TEST POSITIVE

Residents who test positive should self-report


After the form is submitted, residents will receive an email from Housing and Residence Life with further instructions.


Email Living with questions about COVID-19 guidance for housing residents.

UPCOMING EVENTS ON CAMPUS

BE RESTED

Workshop for better sleep.


Thursday,

September 15

4-4:30 p.m.

RL 0026


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STUFFED ANIMAL SOIREE


Make your own stuffed animal!


Friday,

September 16

6-8 p.m.

Community Center


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DINOSAUR BASH


Learn about and take your picture with dinosaurs!


Saturday,

September 24

5-7 p.m.

outside Ruston


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FACILITIES INFORMATION

September is Campus Fire Safety Month 


10 TIPS TO PREVENT FIRE ALARMS

  • Put water in your Ramen/Easy Mac before cooking.
  • Listen for your popcorn to stop popping - don't just set a timer.
  • Make sure the burner/oven is clean before using.
  • Use the exhaust fan over the stove if a burner starts to smell.
  • Keep plates, towels, napkins, etc. away from burners at all times.
  • Always watch your food while it is cooking.
  • Don't cook in areas that are not meant for cooking.
  • Don't put anything metal in the microwave.
  • Don't cook if you are sleepy.
  • Cook with the proper utensils, pans, and appliances.

Toilet Tip


Please only flush toilet paper.


DO NOT FLUSH hand towels, paper towels, Kleenex, or feminine hygiene products. These will cause sewage lines to clog, resulting in toilets to overflow and sewage to backup into your living space. These types of products should be thrown away in the garbage for your safety and convenience.

Click on the image to learn facility guidelines to ensure a safe and healthy on campus living experience.

Fix My Home

If you need any work done that you cannot do yourself by using the self help maintenance, please submit a work order online.


After submitting a work order be sure to check your USI email for updates. If you do not receive update emails, please check your junk and clutter folders.

Click on the image for laundry facility information.

Laundry Tip

Do not wash pillows, stuffed animals and other items with stuffing. You don't want a washer full of stuffing or to ruin your items. Nor do we want to clean up your mess.

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