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SCREAGLES
Take Care of Each Other
   When you join us in person, we ask you to help keep our USI campus safe.
  Please visit the USI COVID-19 Information and Resources page for the most
up-to-date information and guidelines for visiting campus at USI.edu/COVID-19.

Please adhere to the following guidelines and any posted signage while on the USI campus:

                Instructors and participants are required to wear a face covering when in
                buildings, including in classrooms.

        3 FT    Practice physical distancing of at least three feet between individuals.

                DO NOT enter facilities if you have any of the following symptoms: fever,
                cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, headache, loss of taste/smell and
                muscle pain.
FALL 2021 Course Catalog - University of Southern Indiana
Dear Lifelong Learners,

We look forward to welcoming you to Fall 2021 in-person and online Lifelong Learning courses!

You spoke, and we listened. We’re happy to announce two enhancements to our Fall offerings:
       1) 10% Senior Discount (age 60+) can now be applied to the Personal Enrichment and
          Software Skills categories of the Lifelong Learning courses. Please use promo code
          Senior21 during checkout to gain the discount.
       2) Two public open enrollment courses will be offered at WestGate Academy in Odon,
          Indiana: Technical Writing and Professional Presentation and Communication Skills.
          Find more information at USI.edu/technicalwriting and USI.edu/communicationskills.

Are you looking to enhance your skills for a career change or advancement? We can help. Recent
job postings in the 30-county region surrounding USI between 2019-2021 suggest that the most
frequent common skills reflected in job postings that employers desire are: communications,
customer service, sales, management, operations and leadership. Did you know that many of
our professional development courses can help you enhance these skills? Visit USI.edu/outreach/
lifelong-learning/professional-development for a comprehensive listing. For those who love the
flexibility of our online professional development courses and certifications, visit:
          Featured online courses at USI.edu/featuredonline
          Online courses at USI.edu/lifelonglearning-online
          Noncredit professional certifications at USI.edu/onlinecertifications

As a reminder to our regional businesses and organizations, we can customize nearly all of our
courses to meet your employees’ in-person or virtual training needs. We will work with you
to develop site-specific and job-specific training to assist you in achieving your goals. More
information is available at USI.edu/custom-training.

When you join us in person, we ask you to help us keep our USI campus safe. Visit the USI COVID-19
Information and Resources page for the most up-to-date information and guidelines for visiting
campus at USI.edu/COVID-19.

We remain available to assist you with questions during regular business hours by phone at
812-464-1989 or by email at outreach@usi.edu.

Have a safe and enjoyable Fall!

Dawn Stoneking
Executive Director, Outreach and Engagement
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   USI.edu/LifelongLearning
   As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, the University of
   Southern Indiana considers all qualified applicants for employment
   without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy or marital status,
   national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, sexual
   orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other category
   protected by law or identified by the University as a protected class.
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            While on the USI campus, instructors and participants are required to wear a face covering when in buildings,
                 including in classrooms, and practice physical distancing of at least three feet between individuals.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS ASSESSMENT           NO. MDC580                               course prepares professionals for SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification exams.
(FORMERLY MANAGEMENT SKILLS ASSESSMENT)                                          Visit shrm.org for more information about certification.
Using well-recognized and accepted assessment center methodology,                Dates and Time:
assessors observe and evaluate participants during a series of work              No. HRC600.001: Mondays, September 13-December 6; 6-9 p.m.
simulations where participants encounter challenges and tasks common to          Voluntary orientation session on Tuesday, September 7 from 6-7 p.m.
supervisory and management positions. The outcome is a comprehensive             Class does not meet on November 22
report outlining the participant’s strengths, developmental needs and            Location: USI Rice Library, Room 0010
training recommendations. The assessment is valuable for aspiring or current     Registration Fee: $1499
supervisors and managers from all industries.                                    Registration includes The Big Book of HR and lunch.
This course addresses the following soft skills: leadership, written and oral    EHRA members receive a 10% discount. Use promo code EHRA21.
communication, problem solving, decision making, interpersonal relationship      Register: USI.edu/SHRM
skills, sensitivity, planning, organizing and prioritizing abilities.
                                                                                 FACILITY MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE                                   NO. BUS600
Dates and Time:
                                                                                 Our 20-hour, five-session course is perfect for anyone beginning a new role or
No. MDC580.001: Friday, September 10; 8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
                                                                                 wanting to learn more about facility management. As companies strive for the
No. MDC580.002: Friday, October 15; 8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
                                                                                 most efficient use of staff, business professionals are often filling unfamiliar
No. MDC580.003: Friday, November 12; 8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
                                                                                 roles such as managing facilities. This course is designed to give business
Location: USI University Center East, Room 2229
                                                                                 professionals the basic information and skills needed to manage facilities, a
Registration Fee: $425
                                                                                 role which could include the following tasks: organizing and administering
Registration includes lunch. Members of the Tri-State Manufacturers
                                                                                 a department, managing buildings and work spaces, managing a budget,
Alliance receive a 10% discount. Use promo code TSMA21
                                                                                 overseeing maintenance and operations, overseeing projects, leasing and
Register: USI.edu/leadershipskills
                                                                                 purchasing property, facility emergency preparedness, facility security
                                                                                 management, facility safety programs and sustainability. Upon completion of
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
                                                                                 this course participants will have the following knowledge:      
FOR THE NEW LEADER CERTIFICATE                                NO. CLE400
For new or prospective leaders, this course is ideal for building the              • How to develop strategies for being proactive rather than reactive      
knowledge and skills needed to launch a successful management career.              • How to plan to determine priorities and goals that align with anticipated
The following topics are explored: primary roles and responsibilities,               costs and expenditures      
resources and information needed, supervising former peers, developing             • An understanding of the four elements of managing projects—scope, time,
action plans, resolving conflict, appropriate use of various communication           quality and budget     
methods, interpersonal relationships, providing feedback for performance           • Facility planning and how to create effective corporate workspace      
improvement, leading teams, delegating tasks, training and monitoring
                                                                                   • Workplace requirements to support business needs      
employees and more.
                                                                                   • When and how to outsource facility services      
Instructor: Tammy Pickering
Dates and Time:                                                                    • Related contract management skills      
No. CLE400.001: Mondays, October 11 & 18; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.                            • Purchasing, bidding and negotiating      
Location: USI Rice Library, Room 0016                                              • Office support systems and technology      
Registration Fee: $399
                                                                                   • Facility maintenance and repair programs      
Registration includes lunch. Members of the Tri-State Manufacturers
Alliance receive a 10% discount. Use promo code TSMA21                             • Financial management, planning and controls      
Register: USI.edu/NewLeader                                                        • How to prepare a facility operating expense budget based on “need”      
                                                                                   • How to prepare a capital budget based on facility business requirements
SHRM LEARNING SYSTEM                                         NO. HRC600
                                                                                 Instructor: Wayne Washington
Whether your desire is to increase your human resource knowledge or obtain
                                                                                 Dates and Time:
HR certification, the newly designed Society of Human Resource Management
                                                                                 No. BUS600.004: Tuesdays, Thursdays, September 21-October 5; 8 a.m.- Noon
(SHRM) Learning System can help you reach your learning and development
                                                                                 Location: USI University Center East, Room 2205
goals. The learning system is based on the SHRM Body of Competency and
                                                                                 Registration Fee: $800
Knowledge and features the most up-to-date and relevant study materials
                                                                                 Members of the Tri-State Manufacturers Alliance receive a 10% discount.
available today including SmartStudy tools, learning modules in print or
                                                                                 Use promo code TSMA21.
e-reader formats and extensive multimedia online resources accessible
                                                                                 Register: USI.edu/facilitymanagement
via mobile devices. Add USI’s HR instructors, who are also experienced HR
practitioners from the Evansville area and you have a formula for success. The

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HAVING DIFFICULT                                                                       after week feeling busy but not moving forward on the things that are most
CONVERSATIONS CERTIFICATE                                         NO. CER507          important to you, then this brief workshop should be helpful! Participants will
When dealing with people, one of the most difficult things we must do                  have a chance to dust off their written goals before they dive into the time
is address a problem through feedback. Most people are uncomfortable                   management system featured in “Eat That Frog” by Brian Tracy. The system
with giving difficult feedback, especially when it comes to doing this with            helps identify the tasks and activities that are key to achieving one’s most
difficult personality types. However, most problems never go away without              important goals. Participants will leave with practical tips and strategies for
confronting them. This course is designed to teach fundamental skills on how           concentrating on the 20% of their activities and tasks that deliver 80% of the
to deal with having difficult conversations.                                           value of their time.
Instructor: Kathleen Lapekas                                                           Instructor: Tammy Pickering
Dates and Time:                                                                        Dates and Time:
No. CER507.001: Thursday, November 11; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.                                   No. CLE580.001: Monday, November 15; 10–11:30 a.m.
Location: USI University Center East, Room 2207                                        Location: Online, via Zoom
Registration Fee: $249                                                                 Registration Fee: $69
Register: USI.edu/difficultconversations                                               Register: USI.edu/condensedtimemanagement

CUSTOMER SERVICE                                                                       HUMAN RESOURCES FOR
EXCELLENCE CERTIFICATE                                            NO. CER509          THE NON-HR MANAGER CERTIFICATE                                  NO. CER505
Customer Service is not a department. It is a philosophy to be embraced                Employees are often promoted into management roles with little training in
by every employee, from the CEO to the most recently hired. The average                human resources, yet managing people is a primary responsibility on which
company loses up to half of its customers every year due to poor customer              their success depends. If managers do not understand employment laws and
service, equating to $75 billion in annual losses. Having well trained and             concepts such as ADAAA, FCRA, implied contract, BFOQ, protected class, FLSA
skilled employees who can handle a variety of situations while reflecting a            or discrimination, they may be unintentionally placing their employers at
positive image for the company are a true asset. Poor employee behavior                risk. In this course, managers will learn about federal and state employment
or employees who lack customer service skills can damage a company’s                   laws as well as the importance of implementing effective HR practices from
reputation.                                                                            employee hiring through separation. Special emphasis will be given to the
This course teaches staff how to provide excellent customer service and                importance of maintaining a harassment-free, discrimination free workplace.
professional behavior through the following topics:                                    Instructor: Kathleen Lapekas
Customer Support Skills Training: Participants in this course will develop an          Dates and Time:
understanding of company goals and customer expectations for both internal             No. CER505.001: Wednesday, November 17; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
and external customers. They will also learn the importance of telephone               Location: USI University Center East, Room 2207
etiquette and building rapport with customers.                                         Registration Fee: $259
Corporate Behavior and Customer Service Standards: This course covers                  Registration includes The Big Book of HR and lunch.
the science of behavior and the benefits of customer service standards as              Members of the Tri-State Manufacturers Alliance receive a 10% discount.
they relate to customers and companies. Poor behavior leads to a negative              Use promo code TSMA21
reputation.                                                                            Register: USI.edu/nonHRmanager
Dealing with Difficult Situations: Participants will learn the impact their
behavior can have on others, specifically during difficult situations with
                                                                                       EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE                                           NO. CER511
customers and co-workers. They will learn the importance of getting the upset          Emotional Intelligence Core Components, skills and habits.
customer or co-worker to share their dissatisfaction and steps to turn the             In this course, we will explore the three basic skill core components of
dissatisfied customer into a satisfied, loyal customer. In addition, they will         Emotional Intelligence (EI). The first is emotional awareness—the ability to
learn a set of tips in dealing with the stress of dealing with difficult situations.   identify your own emotions and the emotions of others. The second is the
Instructor: Delana Schutte-Smith                                                       ability to harness emotions and apply them to tasks such as thinking and
Dates and Time:                                                                        problem solving, and the third is the ability to manage emotions, regulating
No. CER509.001: Thursday, November 11; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.                                   your own and being able to cheer up others or calm them down when they
Location: USI Education Center, Room 2205                                              need it. There are several habits exhibited by Emotionally Intelligent people.
Registration Fee: $249                                                                 We will review 10 of them and have opportunities to practice them, and
Registration includes lunch. Members of the Tri-State Manufacturers                    receive feedback, during this course: Does your organization understand
Alliance receive a 10% discount. Use promo code TSMA21                                 EI, ten most common habits of EI, identify personal level of EI, additional
Register: USI.edu/customerservice                                                      resources offered to build skills, opportunities to build core skills of EI,
                                                                                       increase awareness of EI and impact effectiveness, get real-time feedback
TIME MANAGEMENT                                                   NO. CLE580          regarding EI and ways to track results.
Often, we can feel so busy with no time to spare. But when we step back
                                                                                       Each participant will receive a report that looks at a person’s emotional
and assess our progress at the end of the week, we realize we haven’t
                                                                                       intelligence, which is the ability to sense, understand and effectively apply the
moved forward on the things that really matter. If you find yourself week

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power and acumen of emotions to facilitate high levels of collaboration and           in the largest test bank of multiple-choice and essay questions. Receive
productivity. The report is designed to provide insight into two broad areas:         additional support from our team of content experts and Personal Counselors
intrapersonal and interpersonal emotional intelligence.                               to ensure you are exam day ready. Gleim equips you with everything you need
                                                                                      to pass.
The report measures five dimensions of emotional intelligence: Self-
Awareness, Self-Regulation, Motivation, Empathy and Social Skills. The report         Online access at any time.
also gives suggestions on how to improve each of the five dimensions of               Registration Fee: $1279
emotional intelligence.                                                               Register: USI.edu/gleimCMAreview
Instructor: Andrea Phillips
Dates and Time:
                                                                                      GLEIM CIA REVIEW                                                NO. CIA300
                                                                                      As the gold standard in Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Review, Gleim’s strong
No. CER511.001: Friday, November 19; 1-4 p.m.
                                                                                      reputation for excellence is founded on our content, proven success record
Location: USI Rice Library, Room 0026
                                                                                      and excellent customer service. Pass the CIA Exam faster with our Premium
Registration Fee: $279
                                                                                      Review System providing SmartAdapt technology, tons of multiple-choice
Registration includes lunch.
                                                                                      practice, instructor videos and more!
Register: USI.edu/emotionalintelligence
                                                                                      Online access at any time.
HOUSEHOLD FINANCES-                                                                   Registration Fee: $759
GOING FROM TWO INCOMES TO ONE                                    NO. ALP564          Register: USI.edu/gleimCIAreview
Going from two incomes to one can be life changing. Finding yourself in a
completely different financial situation than you are accustomed to can cause         GLEIM EA REVIEW                                                  NO. EA400
feelings of financial insecurity. Learn how to transition successfully to financial   Gleim Enrolled Agent (EA) Review is the most widely used EA prep course.
security on one income and have confidence in your future by making positive          More EAs have used Gleim to pass the Enrolled Agent Exam than all other
changes as soon as possible. When shifting from a dual income to a single,            prep courses combined. Our Premium Review System includes access to the
having a solid understanding of financial basics can serve as the first step          largest test bank available, adaptive course technology, instructor videos,
to wealth building and provide some flexibility in the big picture of financial       an Access Until You Pass Guarantee, and mentors and exam guidance that
management. This course will cover the following topics:                              provide the personalized support you need to pass on the first try with
    • Creating a net worth statement                                                  confidence.
    • Building a budget                                                               Online access at any time.
    • Evaluating emergency savings
                                                                                      Registration Fee: $499
    • Understanding credit score
                                                                                      Register: USI.edu/gleimEAreview
    • Investing for the future
    • Protecting financial security
                                                                                      CUSTOMIZED CONSULTING AND TRAINING SOLUTIONS
Instructor: Amy Bouchie                                                               Not only does Outreach and Engagement offer professional development and
Dates and Time:                                                                       technically skilled training programs, but additional customized courses are
No. ALP564.001: Thursday, November 11; 6-7:30 p.m.                                    available for both business and industry to meet your growing training needs.
Location: USI University Center East, Room 2207                                       Are you internally addressing the skills needed for the future?
Registration Fee: $19
                                                                                      We address workforce skill gaps in:
Register: USI.edu/householdfinances
                                                                                         • Business communication
GLEIM CPA REVIEW                                                 NO. CPA100             • Leadership skills
Over 1 million Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exams passed using Gleim.               • Management and performance skills
Be 100% exam day ready with our comprehensive study materials, largest
                                                                                         • Six Sigma Lean and Green Belt
bank of multiple-choice questions and simulations, instructor videos, access
until you pass and unparalleled candidate support.                                       • Software skills
                                                                                         • Technical skills
Online access at any time.
Registration Fee: $1,599                                                              We offer professional coaching for any level of management, either in a
Register: USI.edu/gleimCPAreview                                                      group setting or one-on-one. Whether you are looking to enhance your
                                                                                      current performance or grow skills to move into another position, customized
                                                                                      coaching is the answer. It helps to identify strengths and challenges to create
GLEIM CMA REVIEW                                                 NO. CMA200
                                                                                      an individualized improvement plan for employee success.
Gleim set the standard with the first Certified Management Accountant
(CMA) course over 35 years ago and has been innovating the exam prep                  Employees are the largest investment that a company will make so we strive
industry ever since. Gleim covers every inch of the ICMA’s Learning Outcome           to maximize your team’s effectiveness by providing professional development
Statements with experts walking candidates through videos, comprehensive              and training. Our customized solutions manager will work with you to develop
digital and physical books, audio lectures and signature answer explanations          a needs assessment to deliver the best plan for your employees, company
                                                                                      and budget.

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            While on the USI campus, instructors and participants are required to wear a face covering when in buildings,
                 including in classrooms, and practice physical distancing of at least three feet between individuals.

Courses are scheduled at your site and at times that are convenient for your
employees. If you do not have a space conducive for training or prefer to meet
off-site, we can host you on the USI campus or at our downtown Evansville
office at Innovation Pointe. We can also offer virtual training options for many
of our professional training programs.
More information is available at USI.edu/custom-training or contact
Paula Nurrenbern at 812-461-5425 or pjnurrenbe@usi.edu.

CENTER FOR APPLIED RESEARCH
The Center for Applied Research (CAR) helps to connect you to university
resources. Having access to 600 faculty members, 4 colleges and 70 academic
programs, CAR enables you to utilize university knowledge, laboratory space
and equipment to advance your business.
CAR is committed to helping individuals, organizations and communities
become more successful and can assist with product development, market
research, organizational strategies, environmental studies and more.
How your business can benefit from CAR and its services:
   • CAR is a cost-efficient solution, especially for small to mid-size
     businesses without access to in-house resources
   • Access to equipment and laboratory space
   • Receive mentoring and expert advice to help develop and expand your
     business and initiatives
   • CAR can affordably aid in prototyping, product testing, market research,
     economic impact studies and more!
Does your organization have a challenge, a question or a new product idea?
More information is available at USI.edu/CAR or contact Steven Stump at
812-228-5094 or ststump@usi.edu.

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USI @ WestGate Academy
            While on the USI campus, instructors and participants are required to wear a face covering when in buildings,
                 including in classrooms, and practice physical distancing of at least three feet between individuals.

TECHNICAL WRITING FUNDAMENTALS                                NO. BUS606
The Technical Writing Fundamentals course is designed for those whose
jobs involve developing technical documents, such as standard operating
procedures, protocols, data analysis reports, proposals, white papers and
research papers. Participants will be equipped with the essential skills needed
to write clear, concise and correct technical documents to address their
readers’ needs.
Participants will learn how to collect information and then select the
correct format for delivery based on the topic and the communication goal.
Participants will learn how to explain complex information in a way that will
engage their readers and with less chance of miscommunication. Program
will also focus on how to structure a white paper so that it presents the
information in a linear and logical manner that makes readers want to read
the document from start to finish.
Instructor: Tammy Pickering
Dates and Time:
No. BUS606.001: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, August 17-September 1; Noon-4 p.m.
(Eastern Time). Class meets August 17, 31 and September 1.
Location: WestGate Academy, Odon, IN, Room 124
Registration Fee: $750
Register: USI.edu/technicalwriting

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATION
AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS                                      NO. BUS607
In this USI non-credit training program participants will become equipped
with the knowledge and skills necessary for delivering effective presentations,
as well as learn proven techniques to improve the effectiveness of your verbal
and written communications.
Learning objectives for this 12-hour program include:
   • Recognize key qualities of effective public speakers.
   • Identify specific fears of public speaking and use countermeasures for
     overcoming them.
   • Improve the effectiveness of your vocal delivery.
   • Project confidence in your nonverbal communication.
   • Identify your presentation style.
   • Analyze your audience and apply methods for adapting your
     presentation to their needs and interests.
   • Organize your presentation using a template for a logical sequence
     that’s easy for audiences to follow.
   • Choose appropriate visual aids to complement your message.
   • Give and receive feedback for continuous improvement in public
     speaking.
Instructor: Tammy Pickering
Dates and Time:
No. BUS607.001: Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 12-28; Noon-4 p.m. (Eastern
Time). Class meets October 12, 21 and 28.
Location: WestGate Academy, Odon, IN, Room 124
Registration Fee: $750
Register: USI.edu/communicationskills

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             While on the USI campus, instructors and participants are required to wear a face covering when in buildings,
                  including in classrooms, and practice physical distancing of at least three feet between individuals.

MICROSOFT EXCEL 2016 LEVEL I                                    NO. CIS100       Instructor: Mark Soper
Two sessions will be dedicated to understanding spreadsheets, their purpose,      Dates and Time:
functionality and the following tasks: creating a spreadsheet, entering data,     No. CIS400.001: Thursdays, November 4-18; 1-4 p.m.
modifying data, entering a formula, adjusting cells, formatting cells and         Location: USI University Center East, Room 2229
spreadsheets, creating a table, and printing and saving spreadsheets.             Registration Fee: $279
                                                                                  Register: USI.edu/excel4
Instructor: Mark Soper
Dates and Time:
                                                                                  MICROSOFT EXCEL TIPS AND TRICKS                                 NO. CIS500
No. CIS100.001: Thursdays, September 23-30; 1-4 p.m.
                                                                                  Learn how to make Excel do more with less effort: remove or highlight
Location: USI University Center East, Room 2229
                                                                                  duplicates, turn a single column of text into multiple columns, create pivot
Registration Fee: $119
                                                                                  tables from scratch for powerful reporting, use Match/Index to combine
Members of the Tri-State Manufacturers Alliance receive a 10% discount.
                                                                                  information and do more than with VLookup, create easier-to-understand
Use promo code TSMA21.
                                                                                  formulas with tables and more.
Register: USI.edu/excel1
                                                                                  Instructor: Mark Soper
                                                                                  Dates and Time:
MICROSOFT EXCEL 2016 LEVEL II                                   NO. CIS200
                                                                                  No. CIS500.001: Thursday, September 16; 1-4 p.m.
Two sessions will be dedicated to learning the following Excel tasks:
                                                                                  Location: USI University Center East, Room 2229
protecting spreadsheets, inserting formulas/functions, creating charts and
                                                                                  Registration Fee: $69
using them in Word, formatting charts, adding comments, naming a range,
                                                                                  Members of the Tri-State Manufacturers Alliance receive a 10% discount.
finding/replacing data, sorting and filtering data and inserting images, shapes
                                                                                  Use promo code TSMA21.
and SmartArt.
                                                                                  Register: USI.edu/exceltips
Instructor: Mark Soper
Dates and Time:                                                                   MICROSOFT ONENOTE FOR WINDOWS 10                                NO. CIS600
No. CIS200.001: Thursdays, October 7-14; 1-4 p.m.                                 Discover how OneNote helps you organize and share home and office
Location: USI University Center East, Room 2229                                   information with notebooks, pages and sections. Learn how to add audio,
Registration Fee: $139                                                            video and photo contents to OneNote notebooks, record audio notes, add
Members of the Tri-State Manufacturers Alliance receive a 10% discount.           website and content links, draw diagrams and freehand sketches, embed
Use promo code TSMA21.                                                            Excel workbooks and other types of files, attach files, tag notes, search for
Register: USI.edu/excel2                                                          notes as well as text in photos, export notebooks, backup notebooks and
                                                                                  share notebooks with other users.
MICROSOFT EXCEL 2016 LEVEL III                                  NO. CIS300       Instructor: Mark Soper
Two sessions will be dedicated to the experienced Excel user to learn             Dates and Time:
advanced features such as database functions, text functions, advanced filter     No. CIS600.001: Thursdays, December 9-16; 1-4 p.m.
options, macros, sparklines and goal-seeking with data tables.                    Location: USI University Center East, Room 2229
Instructor: Mark Soper                                                            Registration Fee: $139
Dates and Time:                                                                   Members of the Tri-State Manufacturers Alliance receive a 10% discount.
No. CIS300.001: Thursdays, October 21-28; 1-4 p.m.                                Use promo code TSMA21.
Location: USI University Center East, Room 2229                                   Register: USI.edu/onenote
Registration Fee: $149
Register: USI.edu/excel3                                                          MICROSOFT OUTLOOK TIPS AND TRICKS                               NO. CIS700
                                                                                  Learn time-saving tips and tricks including how to set up email rules, recurring
                                                                                  appointments, create and manage tasks, use keyboard shortcuts, quick parts,
MICROSOFT EXCEL 2016 LEVEL IV                                   NO. CIS400       email delivery options, Quick Steps, combining calendar view and task list,
In three sessions of Excel Level IV, you will work with Excel at an advanced      filter email and more.
project-based level. Examples of completed Excel projects include
professional-looking budgets, team performance charts, sales invoices,            Instructor: Mark Soper
exercise logs and summaries. This course is ideal for students, clerical          Dates and Time:
workers, managers, bookkeepers and instructors.                                   No. CIS700.001: Thursday, December 2; 1-4 p.m.
                                                                                  Location: USI University Center East, Room 2229
You will learn how to use the following tasks: create, manage and link            Registration Fee: $69
workbooks and worksheets, create custom formats and layouts to cells,             Members of the Tri-State Manufacturers Alliance receive a 10% discount.
create tables, pivot tables and charts, apply formulas and functions for          Use promo code TSMA21.
numeric calculations, IF statements, text handling, data lookups, perform         Register: USI.edu/outlooktips
what-if analysis.

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Online Industry-Recognized Certifications
             Not ready for in-person classes yet? Not a problem. We continue to offer an extensive catalog of online courses
                      and industry-recognized certifications you can access from the comfort of your own home.

Many business sectors have developed industry-recognized certifications               NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT                                                GES408
to ensure their workforce is equipped with adequate skills and specialized
                                                                                     Examine the fundamental principles of nonprofit management, explore
knowledge. Certifications are often seen as the benchmark needed to enter
                                                                                     the roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit board of directors and the
into and advance in specific industries. With USI, you can take the courses
                                                                                     management team, discover the essential aspects of fundraising and become
that will best prepare you for those certifications.
                                                                                     acquainted with the fundamentals of the budgeting process. 300 Course
Prepare for employment in some of today’s hottest careers with a                     Hours
comprehensive, affordable and self-paced online Career Training Program.
Complete any of these Career Training Programs entirely from your home or            SENIOR PROFESSIONAL IN HUMAN RESOURCES                              GES434
office and at any time of day or night.                                              Learn about Human Resources to advance your career within industry. You
Program Features:                                                                    will also be prepared to take the Professional Human Resources (SPHR)
                                                                                     certification exam offered by the HR Certification Institute. 120 Course Hours
    • 6–18 month self-paced, start anytime
    • Textbook and materials included                                                BUSINESS COACH                                                     GES2038
    • Prepare for industry certification                                             Your business experience can help guide others to success. This online course
    • Certification exam vouchers included                                           will help you build a successful business coaching practice. You will gain the
    • Financial assistance available                                                 coaching skills and strategies needed to help other entrepreneurs thrive.
                                                                                     100 Course Hours
    • Student advisors available throughout the training
The list below is a selection of certifications, for the full list of available      ENTREPRENEURSHIP: START-UP AND
certification courses visit: USI.edu/onlinecertifications                            BUSINESS OWNER MANAGEMENT                                           GES401
                                                                                     This program covers everything from financing to leadership. You’ll learn
BUSINESS                                                                             the keys to business planning, communication skills, marketing and
                                                                                     management. If you’ve ever thought about owning your own business, this
                                                                                     program can help make that dream come true! 360 Course Hour
MANAGEMENT TRAINING                                                        GES406
If you’re thinking of starting a business or pursuing an MBA, learn the
                                                                                     MICROSOFT OFFICE SPECIALIST 2019 (MOS)
essentials here! The Management Training Online Program is perfect for               CERTIFICATION TRAINING                                              GES890
business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to learn the basics of          This in-depth course will prepare you to sit for and pass the Microsoft Office
business and management. 360 Course Hours                                            Specialist (MOS) 2019 certification exams for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
                                                                                     and Outlook. 335 Course Hours
ADVERTISING AND OUTREACH SPECIALIST                                      GES2042
Learn how to create advertising pieces for print and digital media. This course      MICROSOFT PROJECT 2019                                             GES2019
will teach you to develop and execute all stages of an advertising campaign,         This comprehensive training course will teach you how to use Microsoft
from writing ad copy to storyboarding and measurement. 100 Course Hours              Project 2019’s newest features for project planning, tracking and reporting.
                                                                                     120 Course Hours
DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGIST                                             GES2040
This online course will teach you how to drive traffic, generate leads and
increase conversion through well-defined marketing strategy. 400 Course Hours
                                                                                     INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
SALES MANAGER                                                            GES2043    CERTIFIED INFORMATION SYSTEMS
                                                                                     SECURITY PROFESSIONAL (CISSP)                                       GES367
This course will teach you the theories behind effective sales management.
You will learn what skills are needed to be a successful sales representative        The demand for information security professionals is expected to surge, as
and how these factor into building and leading a sales team. 200 Course              the forces of “good” and “bad” continue to battle for control and use of online
Hours                                                                                information. 160 Course Hours

HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL                                               GES419   VIDEO GAME DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT                                   GES605
Master the skills you need to gain an entry-level position in human resources        Using a comprehensive and analytical approach to game engine
and prepare to take the PHR (Professional in Human Resources) certification          architectures, this program teaches you how to effectively design and develop
exam. 120 Course Hours                                                               games. 500 Course Hours

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Online Industry-Recognized Certifications
             Not ready for in-person classes yet? Not a problem. We continue to offer an extensive catalog of online courses
                      and industry-recognized certifications you can access from the comfort of your own home.

C++ PROGRAMMER                                                           GES399         IT FOUNDATIONS BUNDLE                                                 GES354
In the C++ Programming course you’ll learn fundamental programming                       If you are new to Information Technology, this course teaches the basics of IT
concepts, including decision making, looping and classes, with the support of            Service Management (ITSM) and project management, while incorporating
practical, step-by-step examples. 108 Course Hours                                       ITIL, SIAM and DevOps framework, concepts and processes. You will also be
                                                                                         prepared to pass the globally recognized ITIL Foundation, SIAM Foundation
FRONT-END WEB DEVELOPER                                                 GES3014         and DevOps Foundation certification exams. 60 Course Hours
Learn the core skills needed to build websites. In this online web development
course, you will learn how to use HTML, CSS and JavaScript. 160 Course Hours             MANAGEMENT FOR IT PROFESSIONALS                                       GES405
                                                                                         Learn leadership skills that will help you succeed as a manager in the IT field
FULL STACK SOFTWARE DEVELOPER                                            GES375         by exploring different decision-making techniques. This program focuses
This course teaches you to become an industry ready software developer, by               on developing a successful leadership style that facilitates team building,
learning different coding languages and intuitive technologies to create web             collaboration and a corporate culture that promotes success. 390 Course
applications that allow people to achieve specific tasks on a computer or on             Hours
another device. 600 Course Hours
                                                                                         CERTIFIED INFORMATION
JAVA PROGRAMMER                                                          GES337         SECURITY MANAGER (CISM)                                               GES343
Learn Java programming in this online training program that covers fundamental           Prepare for the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification and
Java syntax elements and more advanced concepts. 100 Course Hours                        gain skills in four key areas: management, risk management and compliance,
                                                                                         program development and incident management. 75 Course Hours
SSCP SYSTEMS SECURITY
CERTIFIED PRACTITIONER                                                   GES322
Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), a premier credential that is ideal for
                                                                                         CONSTRUCTION AND TRADES
those wanting to begin or advance a career in computer networking or security.
This SSCP course will prepare you for this industry-recognized certification, and a      HOME INSPECTION CERTIFICATE                                           GES704
career in the information technology sector. 80 Course Hours                             This course will help you prepare for a career as a home inspector. You
                                                                                         will learn best practices for inspecting residential construction, including
ORACLE SQL AND PL/SQL + PYTHON DEVELOPER                                                 inspection guidelines, identifying common defects, reporting methodologies
                                                                                         and risk management. 200 Course Hours
+ JAVA PROGRAMMER                                                        GES341
Master Oracle Programming in this combined online training. As the perfect
starting point for those wanting to learn SQL, PL/SQL, Java and Python                   TOOLMAKERGES781
programming, this online program will teach you everything from the basics               The Toolmaker program provides an intensive overview of skills necessary for
to advanced practices. 375 Course Hours                                                  toolmaking. You will learn workholding, math, inspection, safety, machining,
                                                                                         materials, quality, grinding and stamping to work as a toolmaker. 160 Course Hours
AUTOCAD 3D 2021                                                         GES3024
If you know how to use AutoCAD 2D commands, it’s time to master the                      ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN                                                 GES773
concepts and methods of 3D modeling. This online course will teach you the               This course provides an intensive overview of skills necessary for electrical
fundamentals of AutoCAD 3D and explore the main features of the advanced                 maintenance. You will learn math, inspection, safety, quality, electrical
3D modeling workspace. The course content is heavily focused on hands-on                 systems, automation, motor controls and assembly to work as an electrical
exercises, so you will need to have the software installed on your computer to           technician. 120 Course Hours
practice your new skills. All examples and exercises are taken from a variety of
fields where AutoCAD is used. 85 Course Hours                                            MANUAL MACHINIST                                                      GES782
                                                                                         The Manual Machinist course teaches an intensive overview of skills necessary
WEB APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER                                               GES316         to perform manual machining. You will learn workholding, math, inspection,
The Web Applications Developer course will prepare you for an entry-level career         safety, machining, materials, quality, grinding and assembly to work as a
in web app development. You will learn how to create dynamic database-driven             Manual Machinist. 205 Course Hours
websites using the latest tools and technologies. 404 Course Hours
                                                                                         COMMERCIAL DRIVER TRAINING                                            GES795
HELP DESK ANALYST:                                                                       Earn your CDL as you prepare for a career in the high-demand field of
TIER 1 SUPPORT SPECIALIST                                                GES208         transportation services! 120 Course Hours
Train for a challenging, rewarding career in technical support. This program will
teach you to focus on the business needs of the customer, establish credibility
and provide excellent customer service and support. 120 Course Hours

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Online Industry-Recognized Certifications
            Not ready for in-person classes yet? Not a problem. We continue to offer an extensive catalog of online courses
                     and industry-recognized certifications you can access from the comfort of your own home.

HVAC/R CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN                                                         ADVANCED MEDICAL INTERPRETER                                           GES1007
(VOUCHER INCLUDED)                                                    GES793       Master the skills needed to start your career as a professional English-Spanish
If you want to take your HVAC/R career to the next level, this course will          interpreter. You will be prepared to work as an interpreter in both business
prepare you for industry-recognized HVAC Excellence or NATE certification.          and medical settings. 240 Course Hours
You will gain technical knowledge to not only pass certification exams, but to
work on today’s increasingly complex heating, ventilation, air conditioning         CERTIFIED INPATIENT CODER
and refrigeration systems. 162 Course Hours                                         (VOUCHER INCLUDED) GES199
                                                                                    Prepare for the AAPC CIC certification exam and learn the principles of
QUALITY INSPECTOR                                                     GES779       medical coding related to ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS. Prepaid exam voucher
The Quality Inspector course provides an intensive overview of skills               included. 170 Course Hours
necessary for quality assurance and inspection. You will learn math,
inspection, safety, materials, quality and management to be a Quality               CERTIFIED PHARMACEUTICAL SALES
Inspector. 100 Course Hours                                                         REPRESENTATIVE (EXAM INCLUDED)                                          GES192
                                                                                    The pharmaceutical industry is growing faster than ever. When you hold
                                                                                    a Pharmaceutical Representative Certification (PRC), you become a more
ARTS AND DESIGN                                                                     competitive candidate in today’s job market. 110 Course Hours

DIGITAL GAME ARTIST CERTIFICATE                                      GES3006       CERTIFIED PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDE
The Digital Game Artist Certificate program prepares you to become a                (VOUCHER INCLUDED)                                                      GES189
professional video game artist by training on core skills for jobs related to       Learn foundational physical therapy principles, medical terminology, tasks
Digital Art, 3D Art, Modeling, Character Design and Environmental Art Design.       and responsibilities needed to work as a certified physical therapy aide.
600 Course Hours                                                                    190 Course Hours

VIDEO GAME DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT                                     GES605
Using a comprehensive and analytical approach to game engine                        LEGAL
architectures, this program teaches you how to effectively design and develop
games. 500 Course Hours                                                             CERTIFIED PARALEGAL                                                    GES2033
                                                                                    In this online course, you will train for a career as a paralegal. You will learn
ADOBE CERTIFIED ASSOCIATE                                                           how to fulfill the standard duties associated with this vital role. By course
(3 VOUCHERS INCLUDED)                                                 GES368       completion, you will be prepared to sit for and pass the Certified Paralegal
Learn five of the most often-used Adobe programs: Dreamweaver, Illustrator,         (CP) exam. 225 Course Hours
Photoshop, InDesign and Animate (formerly Flash). Put all the parts and
pieces together to develop the Adobe Creative Suite skills needed to be             COURT INTERPRETER (SPANISH/ENGLISH)                                     GES284
professionals in the design field. 220 Course Hours                                 This program teaches the skills needed to prepare you to sit for the Oral
                                                                                    Component of any State Court Interpreting Certification exams. 200 Course
GRAPHIC DESIGN WITH PHOTOSHOP                                         GES516       Hours
Students will develop graphic design skills while learning the gold standard in
photo editing and design software. 200 Course Hours                                 CERTIFICATE IN MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION                                GES425
                                                                                    The Certificate in Mediator and Arbitrator Program provides students with the
MARKETING DESIGN CERTIFICATE                                          GES502       skills and knowledge needed to practice mediation and arbitration in their
This course focuses on design for marketing and business creating logos,            current careers or private practices. 200 Course Hours
advertisements, communications and more. You’ll learn Photoshop,
Illustrator and PowerPoint while gaining fundamental technical and aesthetic        CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE TRAINING                                    GES131
skills. 360 Course Hours                                                            With the certificate program in Childcare Education offered at Smart Horizons
                                                                                    Career Online High School, you can pursue your Child Development Associate
                                                                                    (CDA) certification and launch your career in childcare. 120 Course Hours
HEALTH AND FITNESS
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN (VOUCHER INCLUDED)                                GES117
Pharmacy technicians support licensed pharmacists in providing healthcare
to patients. Train to enter this rapidly growing field with this respected online
program. 400 Course Hours

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Workplace Skill Enhancing Certificates
             While on the USI campus, instructors and participants are required to wear a face covering when in buildings,
                  including in classrooms, and practice physical distancing of at least three feet between individuals.

Success in the workplace is not necessarily tied to how intelligent you
are, how many qualifications you hold or even how hard you work. While
these traits are important, learning and sharpening your skills are equally
important. Career advancement can stall without fine tuning and developing
new skills.
These certificates combine in-depth learning with online flexibility. Each
certificate requires you to complete 3 to 4 courses and is offered fully online.
Learn at your own pace, using quizzes, optional assignments and online
discussions to help deepen your understanding. There are no admission
requirements.
Visit: USI.edu/workplaceskillcertificates

CERTIFICATES:

ADVANCED WEB DESIGN CERTIFICATE

BASIC SUPERVISORY SKILLS CERTIFICATE

DIGITAL MARKETING CERTIFICATE

EFFECTIVE WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATE

ESSENTIALS TO WEB DESIGN CERTIFICATE

GRAPHIC DESIGN TOOLS LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS ESSENTIALS CERTIFICATE

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS WRITING CERTIFICATE

INTRODUCTION TO DATABASE CERTIFICATE

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Personal Enrichment
             While on the USI campus, instructors and participants are required to wear a face covering when in buildings,
                  including in classrooms, and practice physical distancing of at least three feet between individuals.

SOCIAL SECURITY PLANNING FOR BOOMERS                           NO. ALP502         long-term care, social security and steps you can take to prepare.
After being told for years that Social Security is going broke, baby boomers       Instructor: Randy Haaff
are realizing that it will soon be their turn to collect. The decisions you make   Dates and Time:
now can have a tremendous impact on the total amount of benefits you stand         No. ALP553.001: Wednesday, November 10 ; 6-7:30 p.m.
to receive over your lifetime. This informative seminar covers the basics of       Location: USI University Center East, Room 2207
Social Security and reveals strategies for maximizing your benefits including:     Registration Fee: $19
factors to consider when deciding when to apply for benefits; when it makes        Register: USI.edu/healthcareinretirement
sense to delay benefits and when it does not; why you should always check
your earnings record for accuracy; how to estimate your benefits; how to
                                                                                   ASTRONOMY 101                                                    NO. ALP407
coordinate benefits with your spouse; how to minimize taxes on Social              On a clear night, one can see literally thousands of stars, but what are we
Security benefits; and how to coordinate Social Security with your other           really looking at? Join others as you learn many interesting things about
sources of retirement income.                                                      our sun, the planets, the stars and the countless fascinating objects in our
Instructors: John Schutz and David Perigo                                          immense Universe. Everyone will have at least two opportunities to observe
Dates and Time:                                                                    celestial objects through powerful telescopes. You will see Jupiter and four
No. ALP502.001: Wednesday, September 22; 6-7:30 p.m.                               of its moons, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies millions of light years away!
No. ALP502.002: Tuesday, September 28; 6-7:30 p.m.                                 The two observing nights will take place at the Wahnsiedler Observatory
No. ALP502.003: Thursday, October 14; 6-7:30 p.m.                                  located just 40 minutes away near Lynnville, Indiana. Scott Conner, past
No. ALP502.004: Monday, November 22; 6-7:30 p.m.,                                  17-year president of the Evansville Astronomical Society and winner of the
                                                                                   Astronomical League’s Hans Baldauf Award and Master Outreach Award, will
Location: USI University Center East, Rooms 2217–2220
                                                                                   guide you in this exploration of the universe! Must be 18 to register.
Registration Fee: $19
The registration fee is $19 for an individual or $24 for two registering           Instructor: Scott Conner
together and sharing materials. To receive the discount, use promo code            Dates and Time:
BOOMERS21 when registering the second person.                                      No. ALP407.001: Thursdays, September 30–November 11; 6:45-8 p.m.
Register: USI.edu/socialsecurityplanning                                           Observation Nights: October 7 and November 4, 7-9 p.m.
                                                                                   Location: USI University Center, Room 226-227
PASSPORT TO RETIREMENT                                         NO. ALP501         Registration Fee: $95
Preparing for retirement is one of the most important concerns we have             Register: USI.edu/Astronomy
today. Retirement costs are rising, the future of Social Security is uncertain
and many people have not accumulated the savings they will need to enjoy           INTRODUCTION TO BEEKEEPING                                       NO. ALP405
the retirement lifestyle they deserve. Join investment professionals for this      Are you interested in becoming a beekeeper? Or maybe just curious and
introduction to the concepts and practices that will help make retirement          concerned about the threats to pollinators and want to learn more? Most have
possible and comfortable. You’ll learn how to get the most from guaranteed         heard of the threats facing insect pollinators, in particular honeybees, and
investments, tax-free income and estate planning. For those already retired        want to help by learning more and possibly keeping a hive or two themselves.
or planning to retire in the next 10 years, the seminar takes a conservative       Getting started with bees is an exciting, yet somewhat daunting, experience.
approach to wise money management in addition to identifying lifestyle             Jumping right in without being prepared, however, can result in failure and
issues facing mature Americans. The registration fee includes an in-depth          expensive mistakes, making the experience something less than enjoyable.
                                                                                   In this class we will learn about conservation issues around pollinators, both
workbook with valuable exercises and worksheets.
                                                                                   in general and honeybees in particular, and how we can help. We will take a
Instructors: John Schutz and David Perigo                                          look at the broader world of beekeeping both as a hobbyist and commercially
Dates and Time:                                                                    and dig into the art of beekeeping and what it takes to get started and
No. ALP501.001: Wednesdays, October 6-20; 6-8:30 p.m.                              be successful. We will cover the various options around the following:
No. ALP501.002: Tuesdays, October 26-November 9; 6-8:30 p.m.                       honeybee biology, equipment needed, where to get your bees, management
Location: USI University Center East, Room 2217–2220                               approaches, and addressing the main challenges/obstacles to success. The
Registration Fee: $69                                                              course would be suitable for the complete beginner or the person who has
The registration fee is for an individual OR two registering together and          two- or three-years’ experience and wants to learn more.
sharing materials. Second person registering use Promo Code PTR21.                 Instructor Bio: Brad Smith is the current President of the Beekeepers of Southwest
Register: USI.edu/passporttoretirement                                             Indiana, the owner/operator of Rock Creek Apiaries, and has been keeping bees
                                                                                   for fun for ten years and as a sideline business for the last three years.
HEALTHCARE IN RETIREMENT                                       NO. ALP553         Instructor: Brad Smith
Healthcare: the retirement wildcard. This course provides guidance on the          Dates and Time:
possible implications and solutions to funding healthcare during retirement.       No. ALP405.001: Saturday, November 13; 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Participants will learn how to quantify their healthcare cost exposure and         Location: USI University Center East, Room 2207
strategies for funding healthcare cost during retirement. During this course       Registration Fee: $75
the following topics will be covered: healthcare costs, Medicare overview,         Register: USI.edu/beekeeping

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TAPESTRY WEAVING WORKSHOP                                   NO. HNH110          HISTORIC NEW HARMONY HISTORIC TOURS
Ever wondered how on earth weaving is done? The basic method is pretty           Historic New Harmony conducts daily guided tours starting from the
simple! Participants will learn the basics of how to weave tapestries on a       Atheneum Visitors Center at 1 p.m., March–October. For the months of
simple loom (provided) and create their own weaving to take home. More           November and December, tours are only given on the weekend (Saturday
importantly, they will learn how to make the next one after that! Loom and       and Sunday). Tours include an orientation film at the Atheneum Visitors
weaving materials will be provided.                                              Center, Atheneum exhibits, special programming (if available) and access
                                                                                 to numerous historic sites and special exhibits. Visitors should set aside
Instructor: Laura Foster-Nicholson
                                                                                 approximately two hours for a typical tour. Tours are not conducted on the
Dates and Time:
                                                                                 following days: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, the day after
No. HNH110.001: Saturday, October 23; 1-5 p.m.
                                                                                 Christmas, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day and Easter. For more information
Location: New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art, 506 Main St.
                                                                                 call the Atheneum Visitors Center at 812-682-4474.
New Harmony, IN 47631
Registration Fee: $51                                                            Visit: USI.edu/historictours
Register: USI.edu/beginnertapestry
                                                                                 ROBERT OWEN’S 250TH BIRTHDAY
                                                                                 Robert Owen, a Welsh industrialist, social reformer and leader of the second
INTERMEDIATE
TAPESTRY WEAVING WORKSHOP                                   NO. HNH111          attempt at utopia in New Harmony, Indiana, had a lasting impact not only
For those who have been working with weaving on a simple frame loom for a        on our community, but the world. Join us for 250 days of Robert Owen
while and want to expand their repertoire of weaving skills and knowledge, we    as we celebrate his life and legacy! Be sure to follow us on Facebook at
will learn some “aha” kinds of techniques to increase your range of techniques   facebook.com/historicnewharmony and our website for a variety of
and expression. Bring your own frame or table loom, shuttle and scissors.        interactive and virtual content.
Yarns will be provided.                                                          Visit: USI.edu/Owen250
Instructor: Laura Foster-Nicholson
Dates and Time:
                                                                                 SMITHSONIAN EXHIBIT: WATER/WAYS
                                                                                 The Smithsonian is coming to New Harmony! Water/Ways will be in New
No. HNH110.001: Saturday, November 13; 1-5 p.m.
                                                                                 Harmony October 2-November 14. This exhibition dives into water—an
Location: New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art, 506 Main St.
                                                                                 essential component of life on our planet, environmentally, culturally and
New Harmony, IN 47631
                                                                                 historically. Water/Ways is a part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration
Registration Fee: $51
                                                                                 between the Smithsonian Institution and Indiana Humanities, and was
Register: USI.edu/intermediatetapestry
                                                                                 adapted from an exhibition organized by the American Museum of Natural
                                                                                 History, New York. View the exhibit at the Atheneum from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
                                                                                 Tuesday-Sunday from October 2-November 21.
                                                                                 Visit: USI.edu/waterways

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Fitness and Rec reation
            While on the USI campus, instructors and participants are required to wear a face covering when in buildings,
                 including in classrooms, and practice physical distancing of at least three feet between individuals.

BEGINNING GOLF                                                NO. FIT360       INTRODUCTION/INTERMEDIATE YOGA                                   NO.FIT381
Get into the swing with professional instruction on golf equipment,             New to yoga or fallen out of practice? This class is the perfect way to ease
terminology, rules and etiquette. Lab sessions cover clubs, grip, stance,       into a yoga routine. Basic poses are taught and practiced and are accessible
swing, timing and rhythm, pitching, pitch and run, sand shots, chip shots and   to those with and without experience. Yoga helps to regain core strengths
putting. Bring all your clubs to the first-class session. Clubs not provided.   that are lost over time, increase flexibility and balance, while gaining peace
Instructor: Scott Culley                                                        of mind. Learning breath work will increase relaxation of the whole body.
Dates and Time:                                                                 Participants should be comfortable getting up and down from the floor. Wear
No. FIT360.001: Thursdays, September 16–October 7; 5:30-6:30 p.m.               comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat and towel to class.
Location: Tee Time Golf Complex, Tee Time Lobby                                 Instructor: Dana Tang
Registration Fee: $120                                                          Dates and Time:
Register: USI.edu/BeginningGolf                                                 No. FIT381.001: Mondays, September 13–October 18; 5-5:50 p.m.
                                                                                No class on October 11.
                                                                                Location: USI University Center East, Room 2217-2218
                                                                                Registration Fee: $54
                                                                                Register: USI.edu/yoga

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