Campus and Community Diversity Resources

Housing and Residence Life staff value civility and diversity. We respect and embrace each other's differences and are committed to providing a safe and inclusive living environment. HRL supports residents and staff by working to create a positive residential and academic experience. One way to support residents and staff is to connect them to resources both on and off campus. If you do not find what you need below, please contact the office by phone 812-468-2000 or email Living. Our staff will be happy to assist you.


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African American and Black Students

Campus 
Multicultural Center
Multicultural Campus Events

Student Organizations
Authentically Me Natural Hair Club
Black Student Union
Collegiate Men of Distinction
Women Unlocked

Community 
Visit the Multicultural Center website for a list of local organizations, places of worship and hair care.

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Asian and Pacific Islander Students

Campus
Multicultural Center
Multicultural Campus Events

Student Organizations
Asian Student Union
South Asian Student Association
Japanese Club (Twitter Facebook)
Collegiate Men of Distinction
Women Unlocked

Community 
Aihua International Market (1624 N Green River Road, Evansville) - Offers Asian and Indian food items.
China Market (4604 Vogel Road, Evansville) - Offers Asian and Chinese food items.
Restaurants - A list of restaurants from Visit Evansville.
Tri-State Chinese Culture Association
Tri-State Cultural Society of India

Places of Worship
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
Chinese MissionA ministry for Chinese speaking families at St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Guru Nanak Sikh Temple

Islamic Society of Evansville
Sri Saidham Hindu Temple
Tri-State Hindu Temple & Cultural Center

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Hispanic and Latino Students

Campus 
Multicultural Center
Multicultural Campus Events

Student Organizations
Hispanic Student Union
PANAS USI (Panamanian Association)
Collegiate Men of Distinction
Women Unlocked

Community 
e is for everyonee is for everyone is an Evansville branding initiative with a mission to connect people with the community. Visit to find Latino community resources including grocery stores, restaurants, places of worship, events, organizations and more.

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International Students

Campus
International Club

Visit the Center for International Program's website for a wide range of services including both campus and community resources.

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LGBTQIA+ Students

Campus 
Counseling and Psychological Services
Gender Inclusive Housing
Safe Zone
Gender and Sexuality Resources 

Campus Gender Neutral Bathrooms
In the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center, there are two gender neutral bathrooms on the third floor and an individual shower/bathroom on the lower level.

Student Organizations
Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA)

Community 
Tri-State Alliance - A social service and educational organization for the LGBTQ communities and straight-supportive allies.
PFLAG - (Owensboro chapter) Dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and their families.
GenderNexus - Brings transgender and nonbinary communities together across Indiana.
River City Pride - Focus on providing a safe, loving and accepting environment and to promote awareness, understanding and diversity.  
Visit Evansville - The official tourism organization for Evansville and Vanderburgh County. Link highlights things to do in the area.
Evansville-Vanderburgh County Human Relations Commission - Promotes equality of opportunity primarily through the enforcement of civil rights laws on the local level. Investigates discrimination complaints in the areas of employment, housing, public accommodations and education.

Places of Worship
First Presbyterian Church
Methodist Temple
Unitarian Universalist Church of Evansville
Zion United Church of Christ

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Veterans, Active Duty Service Members, and Dependents

Campus
Veteran, Military and Family Resource CenterAssists students with applying for and utilizing Department of Veterans Affairs Education benefits. 

Community
Tri-State Resource Military Guide - Visit to find community resources and support services.

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Disability Resources

USI Disability Resources coordinates services and academic accommodations for USI students with disabilities to ensure equal access to facilities, programs, services and resources of the University. Disability Resources is located in the Science Center, room 2206.

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Health and Well-Being Resources

Campus
Archie's Food Closet - Provides non-perishable food products, like peanut butter, canned meats/tuna, pasta, rice, beans, vegetables, soups, and canned fruit, and personal hygiene products such as toilet paper and tissues for USI students and employees.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) - Provides professional counseling and outreach programming to help students develop skills necessary to overcome problems, make effective decisions and develop in ways that allow them to maximize their total educational experience.

Recreation, Fitness and Wellness - Encourages the lifelong pursuit of an active, healthy lifestyle by providing programs designed to promote and meet the physical, social, spiritual, intellectual and emotional needs of students.

Religious Life - Visit for area worship information and faith-based student organizations.

University Health Center - Provides medical services and health-related information to students, faculty, and staff. Healthcare staff are employed by Deaconess.

Community
Ascension St. Vincent Evansville - (3700 Washington Avenue, Evansville) Provides emergency medicine services, level II trauma care, medical-surgical care and maternity services.

Deaconess HospitalDeaconess Health System provides health care services to 26 counties in three states (IN, IL, and KY). The system consists of nine hospitals located in southern Indiana.

ECHO Community Healthcare - Services provided: chronic and acute care, social services, family planning, behavioral health, and on-site lab services. Prescription assistance is provided for those that have a qualifying income.

Evansville Planned Parenthood - Services offered included primary care, birth control, emergency contraception, STD testing, treatment and vaccines, abortion referrals, HIV services, men's and women's health care, and transgender hormone therapy. Patients can book appointments online.

Matthew 25 AIDS ServicesBased in Henderson, Kentucky, Matthew 25 AIDS Services is a non-profit healthcare clinic that provides services and information in regards to HIV/AIDS prevention, testing, and treatment. 

AIDS Resource GroupProvides awareness and support, testing, counseling, harm reduction presentations, risk reduction kits, housing assistance, and more.

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Financial Literacy Resources

Campus
Student Financial Assistance
Student Financial Success Center - Helps students understand the importance of personal finances and the impact that they can have on everyday life, if not handled properly.

Community
Indiana Jump$tart Coalition - A list of websites with financial literacy resources for educators, parents, adults, teens, children and others. 

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Student Organizations

Center for Campus Life - USI has 150+ student organizations. To explore all the options, please use EagleSync on myUSI.

Fraternity and Sorority Life - USI Greek-lettered organizations are values-based organizations rooted in founding principles that foster scholarship, student involvement, service, and friendship. 

Visit the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Council's website for a list diversity-based USI student organizations.

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Transportation Resources

Campus
Campus Shuttle

Community
Evansville Regional Airport
Greyhound Bus Station
Metropolitan Evansville Transit System (METS) - Link to routes and maps
Checker Cab Co - 812-428-0000
River City Yellow Cab - 812-429-0000
Uber - Download the app to use.
Lyft: Download the app to use.

Contact

Housing and Residence Life

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