USI Welcome Week Program 2014

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6-8 p.m. Welcome Back Cookout

University Center Amphitheater

Fraternity and Sorority Life invites you to enjoy free food and games in

The Quad. It will be a great opportunity to meet current students and

have your questions answered about the community and recruitment.

On-site registration for recruitment will be available.

Fall Semester HighlightsFall Semester Highlights

Thursday Dinner and Friday and Saturday Lunch and Dinner will be

provided as part of Welcome Week.

For Food Service hours of operation during Welcome Week see

usi.sodexomyway.com.

Food Service options begin their normal hours of operation

on Monday, August 25.

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Thursday, August 21, 2014

9 a.m.-3 p.m. Welcome Week & Campus Housing Check-In PAC

Noon-1:30 p.m. Bonding Through Books Lunch UC, 2nd Floor

2-5 p.m. Housing Friends and Families Meetings Multiple Locations

4-5 p.m. Cultural Diversity Welcome Reception UC, Carter Hall

5-6 p.m. Parents’ Open House on Fraternity/Sorority Life UC, Traditions Lounge

5-7 p.m. USI Eagle Roundup University Center

7-7:30 p.m. Commuter Students Check-In UC 2220

7:30-8:30 p.m. Eagle Experience: Community Development*

Campus Residents: Residence Halls Residence Halls

Commuter Students UC 2217-2220

8:30-11 p.m. First Night Out at the RFWC RFWC

9-11 p.m. Outdoor Movie: Captain America 2 RFWC

Friday, August 22, 2014

8:30-9:30 a.m. Eagle Experience: Community Development*

Commuter Students (repeat of Thurs. mtg.) UC 2205

9:30-11:30 a.m. Find Your Class The Quad

11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Eagle Experience: Academic Success* Multiple Locations

(Includes Lunch)

2:30-3:30 p.m. Convocation* PAC

3:30 p.m. Class of 2018 Photo* The Quad

5-6 p.m. Interfaith Reflection Kleymeyer Auditorium

5:30-11 p.m. Welcome Bash (Includes Dinner) University Center

Saturday, August 23, 2014

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Eagle Experience: UNIV 101*

9 a.m.-12 p.m. UNIV 101 Sections 1-25 and 901-916 UC, Carter Hall

1-4 p.m. UNIV 101 Sections 26-43 and HS1-HS3 UC, Carter Hall

5:30-7 p.m. SGA New Student Welcome Dinner The Quad

6:30-11 p.m. Eagle Extravaganza University Center

* All new students are expected to attend

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Sunday, August 24, 2014

9-10 a.m. Meet, Mingle and Run! - USI Running Club RFWC

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Ultimate Frisbee Game Clarke Lane Field

12:30 –1:30 p.m. Sundaes on a Sunday University Center East

12:30-2:30 p.m. Honors Meeting Orr Center Lobby

1-3 p.m. Find Your Class The Quad

2-4 p.m. SAA Water Balloon Volleyball The Quad

3-4 p.m. Christian Worship Service (Non-Denominational) Mitchell Auditorium

3-5 p.m. Disc Golf Disc Golf Course

4-4:45 p.m. Catholic Mass Kleymeyer Auditorium

4 p.m. Eagle Experience: Community Development*

Campus Residents: Apartments Apartment Areas

4:30-7:30 p.m. Block Party Res. Life Comm. Center

7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. Hypnotist Kevin Hurley UC, Carter Hall

Monday, August 25, 2014

7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Welcome Tents Multiple Locations

2-5 p.m. HOSA: Future Health Professionals Open House HP 2027

6-8 p.m. Gospel Fun Night Fireside Lounge

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Welcome Tents Multiple Locations

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Chi Alpha Campus Ministry Food Giveaway The Quad

2-6 p.m. The Shield Open House UC East, Room 0227

3-4 p.m. College Mentors for Kids Call-Out Rally RFWC Quiet Lounge

6-8 p.m. Messy Twister—S.A.F.E. The Quad

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Ice Ice Baby—Ice Cream Social Multicultural Center

5-11 p.m. Rock the Rec RFWC

Thursday, August 28, 2014

3-5 p.m. Multicultural Center Cookout Eicher Barn

8:30-10:30 p.m. Highlighter Dance Party Newman Hall

*All new students are expected to attend

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Friday, August 29Friday, August 29

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Multicultural Center Open House

University Center, Multicultural Center

The Multicultural Center welcomes you to our Open House on August 29

from 11am – 1pm. Come meet the staff, get connected, and learn about

our services and program. Light refreshments will be served.

Monday, September 1Monday, September 1

1-5 p.m. Labor Day at the Lake

Sponsored by

Recreation, Fitness,

and Wellness

New Beginnings Lake

Bring your swimsuit and sunscreen for a day of fun, swimming, water

swings, paddle boats, land and water volleyball, basketball, free food, and

more! The University will provide transportation from the Residence Life

Center and the RFWC to take students to the lake, or drive yourself:

Directions leaving USI: Head west on the Lloyd Expressway (Hwy 62),

travel .5 miles, and turn right onto McDowell Road. At the stop sign, turn

left onto Middle Mt. Vernon Road, and follow it until the road dead-ends

into Posey County Road. Turn right and travel .2 miles. Turn left onto

Middle Mt. Vernon Road, and the lake will be on the right.

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11 a.m.-1 p.m. Ice Ice Baby—Ice Cream Social

Sponsored by the

Multicultural Center

University Center, Multicultural Center

Join the Multicultural Center for an Ice Cream Social and check out all the fun activities planned for the upcoming year!

5-11 p.m. Rock the Rec

Sponsored by


and Wellness and

Activities

Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness Center

Rock the Rec is among Welcome Week’s best events. Check out all that the RFWC has to offer, including great equipment, a climbing wall, group exercise rooms, game room, lounge, and much more! Be ready for some fun and free food!

5-7 p.m. Free Dinner

5-9 p.m. RFWC Showcase

6-9 p.m. Bumper Cars

9 p.m. Outdoor Movie: X-Men: Days of Future Past

3-5 p.m. Multicultural Center Cookout

Sponsored by the

Multicultural Center Eicher Barn

Join the Multicultural Center for a cookout at Eicher Barn. This event will

enable new students to interact with one another and begin to build

bridges, community, and friendship.

Wednesday, August 27Wednesday, August 27

Thursday, August 28Thursday, August 28

8:30-10:30 p.m. Highlighter Dance Party

Sponsored by the

Student Housing

Association (SHA)

Newman Hall Multipurpose Room

Come dance the night away and meet new people at the Student Housing

Association Highlighter Dance Party. We’ll provide the white t-shirts,

highlighters, water, and music. The first 50 participants will get a free

t-shirt. Glow sticks also will be provided!

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9 a.m.-3 p.m. Welcome Week and Campus Housing Check-In

Physical Activities Center (PAC)

Students living in residence halls and campus apartments are invited to this complete one-stop check-in to USI. When you are done, head for your resi-dence hall or apartment where USI faculty, staff, and students will help move you move into your room.

Noon-1:30 p.m. Bonding Through Books Lunch—(LLC)

University Center, Second Floor

Living Learning Community students were mailed a book and asked to read it during the summer. This lunch gives you the opportunity to discuss the Bonding Through Books selection, Zeitoun, with faculty and staff.

2-5 p.m. Housing Friends and Family Meetings

Multiple Locations

Sponsored by

Housing and

Residence Life

Parents and students are invited to attend a session with Housing and Residence Life to receive more information about living on campus, and have all their questions answered by HRL staff.

4-5 p.m. Cultural Diversity Welcome Reception

University Center, Carter Hall Sponsored by

the Multicultural

Center Students and families can mingle with one another, faculty, staff, returning students, alumni, trustees, vice presidents, deans, directors, and clergy from local churches during an informal social gathering. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. In addition, tables will offer information on the services of many departments on campus. This unique experience helps participants build bridges and friendships among individuals in the USI community. USI community.

Business—UC 2217

Education—UC 2219

English & Theatre Arts—Carter Hall D

Honors/Global Communities—UC2218

Exploring Majors—Carter Hall B

Social Justice—UC 2220

Nursing/HP—Carter Hall D

STEM—Carter Hall A


Pick up Welcome Week Schedule

Check into Housing

Food Services

Registrar’s Office

Public Safety

Local Evansville Businesses

2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.—O’Bannon Hall

3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.—Newman Hall

4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.—Community Center

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5-6 p.m. Parents’ Open House on Fraternity/Sorority Life

Sponsored by

Fraternity and

Sorority Life

University Center, Traditions Lounge

Members of USI’s fraternities and sororities invite parents to learn about fraternity and sorority life on our campus. Come meet leaders of the USI community, while getting your questions answered. We hope you will encourage your student to GO GREEK!

5-7 p.m. USI Eagle Roundup

Sponsored by the

Alumni Association,

Food Services, and

the Parents and

Families Association

University Center

7-7:30 p.m. Commuter Students Check-In

University Center East, Outside Room 2220

Are you living off-campus? That's no reason to miss out on the Welcome

Week fun! This check-in for commuter students is your opportunity to pick

up your Welcome Week schedule and your free USI student planner. Make

plans to stay for the commuter student meeting that follows.

7:30-8:30 p.m. Eagle Experience: Community Development*

Commuters—University Center 2217-2220 (Repeat session

available for

Commuters on Friday

at 8:30 a.m.)

Join us to discuss topics unique to commuter students, and learn all about getting to class on time, where to park, what to do in between classes, and much more. Also, get useful tips on how to be a successful commuter student by getting involved and staying connected to USI.

Sponsored by

Housing and

Residence Life

Residence Halls

Students living on campus in residence halls will meet outside their residence hall for their area’s community meeting. Here you will meet the Residence Life staff, other students in your residence hall, and learn about all of the programs and services that Residence Life provides.

Note: Apartment residents will meet on Sunday, August 24.

Welcome Week officially kicks off with USI Eagle Roundup. The USI Alumni Association and Parents and Families Association invite you and your family to join us for a picnic dinner at the University Center. Take a break from unpacking, grab some barbecue, and meet other new students and graduates. Students are free. Guests are $8 per person.

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Tuesday, August 26Tuesday, August 26

7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Welcome Tents

Various Locations around Campus

Keep an eye out for the USI Welcome Tents on campus during the first

two days of classes! Stop by a tent if you need directions to a building or

office, if you can't find your class, or if you have any other questions. We

also will have free cookies, iced tea, coffee, and water available, courtesy

of Sodexo Food Services, so please stop by for a snack.

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Chi Alpha Campus Ministry Food Giveaway

Sponsored by

Chi Alpha The Quad

Meet the members of Chi Alpha as they give away hamburgers, hotdogs,

cookies and drinks in The Quad. Join them for a game of corn hole or

volleyball and see what their organization is all about!

2-6 p.m. The Shield Open House

University Center East, Lower Level, Room 0227

The Shield is USI’s campus newspaper. Students are welcome to drop by

and to visit with the staff. If you are interested in joining The Shield staff

or you have questions about how The Shield works, this is your chance to

meet the people with the answers.

3-4 p.m. College Mentors for Kids Call-out Rally

Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness Center Quiet Lounge Sponsored by the

Multicultural Center College Mentors for Kids (CMFK) is a mentoring program that pairs college

students with elementary students from Culver Elementary School

throughout the school year. Take this opportunity to learn about CMFK

and how you can become a mentor. You'll have a lot of fun meeting some

of CMFK's current members, and you’ll make some great new friends!

6-8 p.m. Messy Twister

Sponsored by the

Students Advocating

for Equality (SAFE)

The Quad

Join the members of Students Advocating for Equality (SAFE) for a game

of Messy Twister on The Quad. Find out more about the organization,

and come prepared to make a mess!

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7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Welcome Tents

Various Locations around Campus

Keep an eye out for the USI Welcome Tents on campus during the first two days of classes! Stop by a tent if you need directions to a building or office, if you can't find your class, or if you have any other questions. We also will have free cookies, iced tea, coffee, and water available, courtesy of Sodexo Food Services, so please stop by for a snack.

2-5 p.m. HOSA: Future Health Professionals Open House

Health Professions Building 2027

Were you involved in HOSA in high school? Interested in joining in college? Stop by the HOSA Open House to meet the organization members and find out how to join!

6-8 p.m. Gospel Fun Night

Sponsored by

Designed By Grace University Center, Fireside Lounge

Designed by Grace, USI’s Gospel Choir, is hosting a Welcome Week call-out rally. This rally is going to be loads of fun as the audience is encour-aged to “name that gospel tune!” In addition, the choir will share infor-mation about their rehearsals, performances, and plans for the school year. All students have an open invitation to join the group and make a joyful noise.

Monday, August 25Monday, August 25

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8:30-11 p.m. First Night Out at the RFWC

Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness Center (RFWC) Sponsored by


and Wellness Come check out the Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness Center! The RFWC

staff and the AMIGOs will help you get involved in games and meet other

new students. Activities include billiards, basketball, volleyball, rock

climbing, and much more.

9-11 p.m. Outdoor Movie: Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Sponsored by

Activities

Programming Board

Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness Center (RFWC)

The Activities Programming Board (APB) is sponsoring this year's first

late-night movie! Grab free refreshments and enjoy this movie outdoors!

http://usi.orgsync.com/org/studentactivities/Movies

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8:30-9:30 a.m. Eagle Experience: Community Development*

(Repeat of Thursday

Commuter session)

Commuters—University Center 2205

Join us to discuss topics unique to commuter students, and learn all about getting to class on time, where to park, what to do in between classes, and much more. Also, get useful tips on how to be a successful commuter student by getting involved and staying connected to USI. We also will pass out Welcome Week Programs and free planners.

9:30-11:30 a.m. Find Your Class

The Quad (Repeat available on

Sunday) Don’t be late to your first college class! Meet at the Quad, and AMIGOs

will assist you in finding the classrooms for your fall semester classes.

11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Eagle Experience: Academic Success*

Get to know your professors and learn about your college expectations

and requirements before classes begin by attending this program. Some

of you will meet with your college and then proceed to lunch, while

others will have lunch with faculty and then go to college meetings. Meet

other new students in your college and learn how to get involved in your

major. Be sure to get your FREE T-SHIRT for attending and wear it at

Convocation to represent your college!

Not sure what college your major is in? Check out usi.edu/academics.

2:30-3:30 p.m. Convocation*

Physical Activities Center (PAC)

Convocation is the official welcome and induction to the University for all new freshmen and transfer students in the graduating Class of 2018. Join other students and USI staff members for this inspiring program.

* All new students are expected to attend

College of Business

College of Liberal Arts

College of Nursing and Health Professions

College of Science, Engineering, and Education

University Division

Business and Engineering Atrium

University Center 2217-2220

UC, Carter Hall

UC, The Loft

Forum 2

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Sunday, August 24Sunday, August 24

4:30-7:30 p.m. Block Party

Sponsored by

Activities

Programming

Board and

Student Housing

Association

Residence Life Community Center

The Block Party has been a Welcome Week tradition for years as USI students

say goodbye to summer and get ready for the first day of classes. It is the

perfect way to spend your last afternoon before college starts. Play some fun

games, and enjoy great music, prizes, and free food! This is a good chance to

make new friends and learn more about the great organizations that sponsor

this amazing event.

NOTE: Vans will run from Newman Hall to the Residence Life Community

Center in the apartments to transport residence hall students to Block Party.

7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Sponsored by

Student

Development

Programs

The Kevin Hurley Show has amazed audiences all over the world. Kevin's

unique stage hypnosis, comedy, and magic has been requested by Fortune 500

Companies, Celebrities, Royalty, A former U.S. President, and over 400 college

campuses.

The hypnosis show will be presented at 7:30 p.m. and again at 9:30 p.m.

Arrive early. Doors will not open once the event has begun!

University Center

Carter Hall

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2-4 p.m. SAA Water Balloon Volleyball

Sponsored by

the Student

Alumni

Association

The Quad

Once an Eagle, always an Eagle! The Student Alumni Association encourages

you to become involved with USI and stay involved after graduating. Come

hang out with SAA and play water balloon volleyball!

3-4 p.m. Christian Worship Service (Non-Denominational)

Sponsored by

USI’s Christian

Campus Ministry

Groups

Mitchell Auditorium (HP 1002)

The Christian Campus Ministry Groups at USI welcome all students to attend a

non-denominational Christian worship service. The event is a great opportunity

for fellowship with members of the USI community.

3-5 p.m. Disc Golf Screaming Eagles Valley Complex (next to O’Bannon Hall)

USI is one of the few universities in the country that has an 18-hole Disc Golf

course. Disc Golf is a cross between throwing a Frisbee and playing golf. The

Screaming Eagles Valley Complex is located near O’Bannon Hall behind

Parking Lot E, so come out and play a round of Disc Golf! Note: Discs can be

checked out from the RFWC or you can use your own.

4-4:45 p.m. Catholic Mass

Sponsored by

Newman

Catholic

Community

Kleymeyer Auditorium (Liberal Arts Building, Room 0101)

Religious Life sponsors a weekly Catholic Mass at 4 p.m. each Sunday night

throughout the year in Kleymeyer Hall. Come join us for the service and learn

about the Newman Catholic Student Organization.

4 p.m. Eagle Experience: Community Development*

Apartment Residents—Apartment Areas

Students living on campus in apartments will meet at the designated location

for their area’s community meeting. Here you will meet the Residence Life

staff, meet other students in your area, and learn about all of the programs

and services that Residence Life provides for on-campus students.

McDonald East residents meet outside the McDonald East MPR (in the Willard Building).

McDonald West residents meet outside the Community Center (on the basketball court).

O’Daniel North residents meet on lawn outside the Housing and Residence Life office.

O’Daniel South residents meet at the recreation area behind Jennings.

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3:30 p.m. Class of 2018 Photo*

The Quad

The incoming class of freshmen is scheduled to graduate in 2018, which is when the University of Southern Indiana will celebrate its 53rd anniversary. We want to commemorate this moment with a photo of this class of students on the Quad. Stay afterward for a cool treat!

5-6 p.m. Interfaith Reflection

Sponsored by

Religious Life

Kleymeyer Auditorium (Liberal Arts Building Room 0101)

An Interfaith Reflection open to persons of all faith or no faith tradition.

An invitation to learn more about the religious diversity at USI and our

plans for the upcoming year.

5:30-11 p.m. Welcome Bash

University Center Sponsored by the

Activities

Programming Board

and Student

Development

Programs

5:30-7 p.m. UC West, The Loft (2nd Floor)

Join USI's Fraternity and Sorority Life students for a Welcome Bash Dinner in The Loft. Find out what fraternity and sorority life is like at USI!

7-10 p.m. UC East, First Floor

Hop into the photo booth with your new friends to document your Welcome Week experience! Also, make letter art or an engraved leather wristband for a creative keepsake!

7-10 p.m. UC East, Student Life Lounge (Lower Level)

Show off your singing skills during a night of karaoke in the Student Life Lounge, located in the lower level of UC East.

7-10 p.m. UC East, Heritage Lounge

Challenge your friends to a game of putt-putt in the Heritage Lounge, located on the 2nd floor of UC East.

8:00 p.m. UC 2217-2220

Get ready to laugh with a comedian who has been on The Tonight Show, Comedy Central and HBO. You won’t want to miss Michael Palascak!

9-11 p.m. UC West, Carter Hall

The night ends with a Welcome Week tradition - a video dance party! Enjoy the songs and music videos you love while having a great time with your USI family!

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Saturday, August 23Saturday, August 23

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Eagle Experience: UNIV 101*

University Center, Carter Hall

As part of your UNIV 101 course content, you are required to participate

in Eagle Experience: UNIV 101. The program will cover issues facing

college students through large group presentations and small group

discussions. You will have the opportunity to connect with other new

students along with Welcome Week Leaders, AMIGOs, and Resident

Assistants. You are assigned to either the morning or afternoon session

based on your UNIV 101 section number on your fall schedule. See the

schedule below for your assigned time:

TIME/SESSION UNIV 101 SECTIONS LOCATION

9 a.m.-12 p.m. 001-025 and 901-916 Carter Hall, UC West

1-4 p.m. 026-069 and HS1-HS3 Carter Hall, UC West

5:30-7 p.m. SGA New Student Welcome Dinner

Sponsored by the

Student Government

Association and

Sodexo Food Services

The Quad (Rain site: University Center)

The Student Government Association invites you to their annual New

Student Welcome Dinner. Come and enjoy free food, great games, door

prizes, and free giveaways from your Student Government Association.

6:30-11 p.m. Eagle Extravaganza

University Center Sponsored by

Activities

Programming Board

and Student

Development

Programs

6:30-11 p.m. University Center Amphitheater

Skate the night away on our mobile skating rink and enjoy music from a

live DJ outside the University Center.

7:30-10:30 p.m. UC East, Main Floor

Hop into the photo booth with your new friends to document your

Welcome Week experience! Also, make your own lip balm or get an

airbrushed trucker hat to commemorate Welcome Week!

9-11 p.m. UC West, Carter Hall

ThinkFast is a trivia-based game show! Each guest is placed on a team to

compete for prizes! Join your fellow Screaming Eagles and find out who

knows their trivia.

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9-10 a.m. Meet, Mingle and Run!

Sponsored by Screaming Eagle Running Club

Meet outside the RFWC

This is your introduction to USI’s running club. Stop by at 9 a.m. to meet

some members of the Screaming Eagle Running Club and consider

joining the group! The run will take place on the trail to Burdette Park.

11 a.m.-1 pm. Ultimate Frisbee Game

Clarke Lane Field Sponsored by USI’s

Ultimate Frisbee

Teams Ultimate Frisbee is an exciting, non-contact team sport that combines the

best features of soccer, American football, and frisbee throwing. USI has

its own men’s and women’s Ultimate Frisbee club teams which compete

in the Great Lakes region with teams from Notre Dame, Michigan, and

Illinois. Come learn more about the game and USI's teams, and enjoy a

game of Ultimate Frisbee.

12:30—1:30 p.m. Sundaes on a Sunday

Sponsored by Religious Life

University Center East

Religious Life would like to welcome you with music, sundaes, and fun.

This is an opportunity to meet the Religious Life groups on campus. Ice

cream, fellowship, and friends are a great way to start the day.

12:30-2:30 p.m. Honors Meeting

Orr Center Lobby

The Welcome Meeting and Reception provides incoming Honors

students the opportunity to meet the Honors Program director and

Honors Student Council during an informal luncheon. Students will

receive a free pair of Honors sunglasses.

1-3 p.m. Find Your Class

(Repeat from Friday) The Quad

Don’t be late to your first college class! Meet at the Quad, and AMIGOs

will assist you in finding the classrooms for your fall semester classes.

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USI Welcome Week Program 2014