University of Southern Indiana College of Liberal Arts

The University will be closed tomorrow, Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth and will reopen Monday, June 22.

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom.

Today, it is recognized as a time to reflect on our nation’s history, celebrate freedom and honor the strength, resilience and contributions of Black communities.

Join us for the inaugural New Harmony Book Award & Residency Reading!

Award-winning author C. Mallon will read from her novel, Dogs, on Wednesday, June 17, at 6:30 p.m. at the Working Men’s Institute in New Harmony.

This free event is open to the public and will be followed by a book signing and light reception catered by Black Lodge Coffee.

Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate outstanding contemporary fiction and meet the author!

USI Chamber Choir is getting ready to take the stage at Carnegie Hall. One of our very own, Morgan Stauter, will be making her debut by performing a solo!

Getting concert ready with the USI Chamber Choir at Carnegie Hall!

The USI Chamber Choir is in New York preparing to perform at Carnegie Hall on Monday. Sightseeing and rehearsals galore! 🌆

Our very own Bryan Faw was honored with the Support Staff Recognition Award at the Staff Council Luncheon today! Let's all celebrate him! 🎉

This or That: Summer Edition

Are you team...
🌊 Ocean or ⛰️ Mountains?
🍧 Popsicle or 🥤 Smoothie?
🧴 Sunscreen or ☀️ Sun Tan?
🏕️ Camping or 🎣 Fishing?
🏠 Stay-cation or 🚗 Road Trip?

Tell us your picks in the comments! Bonus points if you share your favorite summer tradition.

IU Center for Rural Engagement honors five awardees for contributions to rural Indiana, including Dr. Trent Engbers, Professor of Political Science and Public Administration.

Engbers received the Faculty Engaged Teaching Award for integrating community engagement into his curriculum and developing partnerships that address challenges facing rural Indiana communities.

Photo by IU Bloomington

✨ Now on display at the USI MAC/PACE Galleries: feminine (isms) ✨

Explore the many meanings, representations and performances of femininity through a thought-provoking exhibition drawn from the University of Southern Indiana Permanent Collection. Curated by USI students Ava Harmon, Abbey Rodocker and Delaney Smith, alongside faculty members Dr. Sommer Hallquist and Dr. Greg Blair, the exhibit brings together works spanning fine arts and crafts to examine traditional roles, contemporary perspectives and evolving conversations around femininity.

🖼️ On view through Friday, August 28
📍 MAC/PACE Galleries, lower level of the Liberal Arts Center
🕛 Summer hours: Noon–4 p.m., Monday–Friday and Sunday

Join us for a closing reception from 4:30–6 p.m. Wednesday, August 26.

Learn more at USI.edu/liberal-arts/art-center-galleries.

Looking for a summer read? Join the True Crime Book Club!

Read "Captain's Dinner" this summer and discuss this Fall Semester.

Wednesday, September 23: Noon - 1 p.m. in LA2009
Thursday, September 24: 3 - 4 p.m. in LA2009
Tuesday, September 29: Noon - 1 p.m. on Zoom

Register Here: https://www.usi.edu/liberal-arts/criminal-justice/true-crime-book-club