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

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Today marks the last day of the Spring 2025 semester.

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

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

Photo courtesy of Bailey Roby

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Happy Finals Week, Screagles!

Graphic by Lillie Robertson

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

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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.

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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: https://t.co/lKz3ud4Syv

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

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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.

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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

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

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

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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: https://t.co/mSJiOB2VC0

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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.

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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: https://t.co/ieflZFQU5N

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

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

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

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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.