First Year @ USI Making the Transition to Life @ USI

Issue # 3 July 26, 2016

Making the move to college life doesn’t have to be stressful. FEATURED OFFICE OF THE WEEK Getting Involved

Whether you’re living on or off-campus, studying liberal arts or engineering, extroverted or introverted, athletic or artistic, there are involvement opportunities for you at USI! Participation in clubs, student organizations, and on-campus activities will enhance your USI experience! Student Development Programs Promotes student learning by providing leadership education, avenues for student involvement, and personal growth opportunities to develop responsible Top 5 Reasons For You To Get Involved At USI: individuals as engaged members in their communities. 1. To develop a connection to campus  USI Student Organizations 2. To build your resume and network with professionals and  Fraternity & Sorority Life community members  O’Daniel Leadership Programs 3. To meet other students with similar interests as you  Orientation 4. To advance your leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills  Welcome Week 5. To enrich your collegiate experience by bettering yourself while  Student Leader Retreat making lasting memories  Homecoming

Visit Student Development Programs in the  Student Leadership Awards University Center East, Room 1256 www.usi.edu/sdv Student Development Programs 812/465-7167 [email protected] Discover & Manage Your Places to Get Involved... Involvement with

Multicultural Center Developing diversity awareness within students to build a bridge between college life and future multicultural experiences. The goals of OrgSync is a web-based tool USI students the Center are to: are able use to manage their co-curricular  Foster and provide a warm, welcoming, supportive, and inclusive activities at USI. environment for diverse populations at USI. Explore Student  Encourage, promote, and assist the academic and social integration of underrepresented students into the University through programs Organizations at USI: and services offered by the Center and through partnerships with other campus entities. 1. Log into myUSI 2. Click on the OrgSync icon  Create opportunities for cultural interaction between students, the campus and the community at large to promote cultural awareness 3. Update your profile and sensitivity. 4. Search student organizations that  Provide outreach opportunities to interest you and consider attending underrepresented groups and their next event! underserved communities to seek higher education. Click here for more information! Visit us in the University Center East,

Room 1244 or Contact us at 812/465-7188

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Religious Life Dean Of Student Office (DOSO) The DOSO staff is here to help students Religious Life provides religious guidance and worship opportunities succeed at the University by connecting them for students, faculty, and staff and is located on the corner of O'Daniel to resources, assisting them as they navigate and Clark Lanes. Our goal is to get the word out on ways to stay active administrative processes with other in your faith life while at USI. University offices and serve as advocates Services: Retreats, Fellowship, Bible when student face academic and personal Studies, Worship Mass, Service challenges. We provide support during times Opportunities, Educational Programs of challenge, crisis, and emergencies, as well as opportunities for students to engage in Visit us in the Residence Life Service Center good decision making. or Contact us at 812/464-1871 Visit us in the University Center East Room www.usi.edu/religiouslife 1229 or Contact us at: 812/464-1862 www.usi.edu/deanofstudents

Student Development Programs 812/465-7167 [email protected] Student Organization @ USI SPECIAL INTEREST SERVICE/ VOLUNTEER ACADEMIC—NURSING & HEALTH CULTURAL PROFESSIONS Anime Club Athena African Student Union Color Guard Club Be the Match Association of Nursing Students Arabic Club International Film Club of USI Best Buddies Food Nutrition Student Organization Black Student Union (BSU) Jane Austen Branch of the Regency Regiment Colleges Against Cancer Health Services Organization Chinese Club Medieval Studies Society Collegiate Girl Scouts HOSA: Future Health Professionals French Club Secular Student Alliance Habitat for Humanity Lambda Nu Theta Chi German Club Southern Roots Student Growers Optimist Club Pre-Professional Health Club International Club Student Alumni Association Riley Dance Marathon Respiratory Care Club Japanese Club Student Veterans Association of USI Special Olympics at Southern Indiana Student American Dental Assistants Association Latinos Unidos/Hispanic Student Union Student Writers Union Students and Elderly Linking Around Student Occupational Therapy (SOTA) Saudi Student Organization Table Top Club Relationships (STELLAR) Spanish Club To Write Love On Her Arms The Thirst Project @ USI ACADEMIC—LIBERAL ARTS Students Advocating for Equality (SAFE) Vegetarian Club Twenty-First Century Scholars Club Advertising Club Young & Educated MEDIA PROFESSIONAL Alpha Mu Gamma Art Club The EDGE Radio CLUB SPORTS Delta Epsilon Iota Honors Society Communication Studies Connection The Shield Pre-Law Club Quidditch Team Global Awareness Project HONORARY Graduate Student Professional Network Rugby Club Master of Public Administration Society Public Relations Student Society of America Men’s Ultimate Frisbee Phi Alpha Theta Alpha Toastmasters Speaking Eagles of USI Women’s Ultimate Frisbee Philosophy Club Alpha

Soccer Club Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice Beta Studies Club Honor Student Assembly FRATERNITY/SORORITY LIFE FAITH-BASED Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. ACADEMIC—BUSINESS Campus Outreach National Residence Hall Honorary Alpha Chi Alpha Campus Ministry Accounting & Professional Services Club National Society of Collegiate Scholars Alpha Sigma Tau Communion & Liberation University Association of Information Technology National Society of Leadership and Success Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Encounter Professionals Phi Alpha Honor Society Delta Zeta Fellowship of Christian Athletes Entrepreneurship Club Sigma Phi Omega Fraternal Values Society I Am Second Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society Gamma ACADEMIC—SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, & Newman Catholic Community Sigma Zeta Infraternity Council Student Christian Fellowship Kappa Alpha Order Veritas Apologetic Organization American Chemical Society Lambda Chi Alpha Westwood Student Ministries American Society of Civil Engineers STUDENT GOVERNANCE Order of Omega Young Life American Society of Mechanical Engineers Student Government Association (SGA) Panhellenic Council Biology Club Student Housing Association (SHA) Phi Delta Theta UNIVERSITY IEEE of USI Sigma Pi Student Ambassadors Mu Gamma Pi (Math Club) Physics Club Sigma Tau Gamma RECREATIONAL Society of Automotive Engineers Tau Archery Club Society of Women Engineers Southern Roots Growers POLITICAL Boy Scout Venture Crew 303 E-Sports Club Student Education Association College Democrats Humans vs. Zombies EVENT PROGRAMMING College Republicans Olympic Weightlifting Club Political Science Society Screaming Eagles Running Club Activities Programming Board (APB)

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