Explore Evansville - University of Southern Indiana

FIRST YEAR @ USI
Making the Transition to Life @ USI
LOVE BIKING, RUNNING,
WALKING, OR HIKING?
There are many trails available
on campus and in the Evansville
community for you to explore!
Click here for trails in
Evansville!
Click here for trails on the USI
campus!
RIVERFRONT CORRIDOR
Explore Evansville
During your four years at USI, you will have the chance to explore the
Evansville community. If you are new to town, this issue of First Year @
USI will give you a list of places to explore while you are here!
Historic Bosse Field
Be sure to swing by the Historic Bosse Field before the Evansville
Otters season ends in early September! Bosse Field was used in the
movie A League of Their Own and is the third-oldest ballpark in the
US. Stop by and visit—it’s a site worth seeing!
Student Development Programs 812/465-7167 getinvolved@usi.edu
The Riverfront trail along
the Ohio River boasts
beautiful views during
sunset for all to enjoy.
Consider making your way
down to the Riverfront one
nice day and taking a walk
along the fantastic trail.
Click here for a Greenway
Map!
Eastland Mall Holiday World
Looking for a place to shop in Evansville?
Eastland Mall has you covered. With over
130 premier apparel and specialty shops
as well as an anchor mix of Dillard’s,
Macy’s, and JCPenny—you have plenty of
options to find exactly what you need! A
complete list of retailers and upcoming
mall events can be found by visiting their
website.
So, this isn’t in Evansville— but, what better
way to have fun with your new friends than
to make a weekend trip to Holiday World?
Located in Santa Claus, Indiana, Holiday
World will keep you and all of your friends
busy the entire weekend riding rollercoasters, eating great food, and enjoying FREE
unlimited soft drinks! Check out the top 20
reasons to visit by clicking here!
Burdette Park
Burdette Park, which is connected to USI via the USI-Burdette Trail, is a destination for
many. The park has an aquatic center—which is home to an Olympic size pool, diving
well, and childrens area. You can also go miniature golfing, fishing, play baseball or
tennis or check out the BMX racing track which allows bikers to race on certain nights.
Burdette Park is a place to check out during your time at USI!
Student Development Programs 812/465-7167 getinvolved@usi.edu
08.23.14
Must be a commuter student new to USI in Fall of 2015.
All on-campus residents will receive their free planner upon move-in.
Convocation
Eagle Experience:
Academic Success
SGA New Student
Welcome Dinner
August 21st @ 11:30-2:30
August 21st @ 11:30-2:00pm
August 22nd @ 5:30-7:00pm
Physical Activities Center
Various Locations
The Quad
Class of 2019 Photo
August 21st @ 3:30pm
On the University Quad
Welcome Bash
August 21 @ 5:30-11:00pm
University Center
Eagle Extravaganza
August 22 @ 6:30-11:00pm
University Center
CLICK HERE FOR MORE WELCOME WEEK 2015 INFORMATION!