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The Spring Commencement ceremony for students completing graduate programs will be all day in Liberty Arena.

Today marks the last day of the Spring 2025 semester.

The Spring Commencement ceremony for students completing graduate programs will be all day in Liberty Arena.

Bailey Roby, senior fine arts major, removes interactive political artwork amid controversy and community backlash. Photo courtesy of Bailey Roby

Happy Finals Week, Screagles! Graphic by Lillie Robertson

A fencing tournament hosted by USI Fencing will be at 11:00 am in the RFWC.

Paws & Play, an event to visit with therapy dogs before finals, is from 11:30 am-1:30 pm in the Second Floor Reading Room in Rice Library.

The USI Baseball team hosted the Bellarmine University Knights at the USI Baseball Field on April 23 and delivered a 10-9 cinematic victory with a dramatic walk-off. Photos by Will Kessinger Read the full game analysis here: usishield.com/46924/sports/u…

The monthly USI Beekeeping Society Meeting will be at 6:00 pm in UC 2219.

Paws & Play, an event to visit with therapy dogs before finals, is from 4:30-6:30 pm in the Second Floor Reading Room in Rice Library.

Don’t forget to pick up your copy of “2024-2025 USI Wrapped!” You can grab yours at newsstands located across campus starting tomorrow, May 1. Graphic by Kai Harris

Tomorrow is Denim Day! Wear jeans and/or other denim clothing in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

A study abroad information session will be at 2:00 pm in UC 2205.

Starting next academic year, all student packages will be housed in a new facility’s package hub that will allow students 24 hour access. Photo by Cade Smithson Read the full article here: usishield.com/46871/news/hrl…

Paws & Play, an event to visit with therapy dogs before finals, is from 11:30 am-1:30 pm and 4:30-6:30 pm in the Second Floor Reading Room in Rice Library.

SGA President Tamia Smith reflects on her term highlighting key accomplishments and the impact of student leadership. Photo courtesy of Tamia Smith Read the full article here: usishield.com/46875/news/sga…

Friday Night in the Forum is screening “Hundred of Beavers” at 7:00 pm in Forum I.

Good luck to men and women’s track & field at the Clark Wood Invitational in Louisville, KY today!

Good luck to men’s tennis at the Horizon League in Ann Arbor, MI today and tomorrow!

Ukraine Culture Night is at 5:00 pm in RL 007. There will be a student-led presentation on the culture and history of Ukraine with a tasting of a traditional Ukrainian dish to follow.