Monthly Archives: March 2017

Evansville’s Connection to Clara Barton

Posted on March 31, 2017 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by James Wethington, library assistant of the University Archives and Special Collections. Born on Christmas Day in 1821, Barton was a trailblazer in American history. Some would equate Burton’s work to Florence Nightingale during the Crimean War years … Continue reading →

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“Meet Ya” Guide to Arch Madness 2017: Championship

Posted on March 27, 2017 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by James Wethington, library assistant of the University Archives and Special Collections. *Item descriptions written by Deanna Engler, library associate of University Archives and Special Collections. As a reminder, starting Monday, March 27th to Friday, April 1st, voting … Continue reading →

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Reaching the Pinnacle: 2003-2004 Men’s Basketball

Posted on March 23, 2017 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by James Wethington, library assistant of the University Archives and Special Collections. For the third time in school history, the University of Southern Indiana’s men basketball team made it to the NCAA Division II Finals with a 28-7 … Continue reading →

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“Meet Ya” Guide to Arch Madness 2017 for the Final 4

Posted on March 21, 2017 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by James Wethington, library assistant of the University Archives and Special Collections. *Item descriptions written by Deanna Engler, library associate of University Archives and Special Collections. As a reminder, starting Monday, March 20th to Sunday, March 26th, voting … Continue reading →

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The John Wooden Connection at USI

Posted on March 17, 2017 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by James Wethington, library assistant of the University Archives and Special Collections. In 1976, John Wooden, UCLA-famed basketball came to USI, then known as ISUE. During his tenure at UCLA, they won ten NCAA men’s basketball titles in … Continue reading →

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