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USI campus to reopen, classes resume, January 28

Change is never easy, and we know this is a challenging time as you navigate recent announcements affecting programs and operations at Oakland City University. We want you to know that your educational journey doesn’t have to pause.

At the University of Southern Indiana, we are fully committed to helping you transition seamlessly so you can stay on track with your education journey. We’ve designed this dedicated page specifically for you to explore our programs, access resources, learn about credit transfers and continue your education with minimal interruption.

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Student Organizations

American Chemical Society - Student Chapter

The ACS-Student Chapter is a professional organization for students interested in chemistry as a career. Members of this group attend national chemistry meetings and undergraduate research conferences. They host guest lecturers for Chemistry seminars and tour chemical industries.

The ACS-Student Chapter participates in many service activities campus-wide and community-wide. These include National Chemistry Week outreach activities and helping area Boy Scouts earn Merit Badges in Chemistry.

Social activities, such as picnics, pizza parties, and softball games are also part of the ACS-Student Chapter experience.

The faculty advisor for 2023-24 is Dr. Jacob Lutter.  Follow the group on Instagram @usi.acs 

Pre-Professional Health Club

PPHC is an organization for anyone interested in pursuing a health-focused Professional career such as Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry, PA, PT, Chiropractic, Pharmacy, Veterinary, or Podiatry. We offer resources and networking opportunities for students looking to help find the best path to reach their goals in professional school.

The PPHC advisor is Dr. Alex Champagne.

Dental Club

The Pre-Dental Club at USI hopes to serve as a one-stop shop for all students pursuing a career in dentistry. This includes students majoring in dental hygiene or dental assisting and pre-dental students applying to dental school. Students are provided with opportunities to learn from experts in the field, network with students pursuing similar careers, and serve the community. Some of our semester activities include the following:

  • Inviting experts in the field to speak at meetings, including dentists, dental students, and more
  • Traveling to local elementary schools to teach students about oral hygiene
  • Volunteering at the Evansville Christian Health Clinic Blitz Days

Through Pre-Dental Club, we hope to foster a community of students who are passionate about oral health and expanding their knowledge and love for the field of dentistry. If you are interested, please email Emilee Adams or Charity Pflederer (ekadams1@eagles.usi.edu and crpfledere@eagles.usi.edu) for more information!

The Dental Club advisor is Dr. Alex Champagne.

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