From the editorMore than meets the eyeThe labyrinth pictured on the cover of this issueis more than just a good-looking visual attractionon campus. Those involved in the planning ofthe new quadrangle gave careful thought to its elements.Their choice of a labyrinth reflects the <strong>University</strong>’scommon ground with New Harmony, <strong>Indiana</strong>, the PoseyCounty community that was the site of two nineteenthcentury utopian communities.New Harmony has a granite labyrinth, modeled on theworld-famous labyrinth at Chartres Cathedral in France.Mark Rozewski, USI vice president for Business Affairs,calls the campus labyrinth a living reference to the<strong>University</strong>’s relationship with New Harmony. USI’s <strong>Of</strong>ficeof Extended Services administers the programs of HistoricNew Harmony, which work to preserve and promote thespecial resources there. Through the College of LiberalArts, USI provides a professional Equity theatre in NewHarmony during the summer. The town’s legacy of educationalreforms, social and economic reforms, scientificadvances, and contributions to the arts reinforces theappropriateness of the linkage between the <strong>University</strong>and New Harmony.By the way, do you know the difference between amaze and a labyrinth? A maze has false passages and deadends. A labyrinth offers a single path in and out so thereis no confusion about the route to follow. For practicalpurposes, the USI labyrinth has an exit from the centerstraight out.If you have not visited campus recently, make plans todo so now. You are in for a treat!Betty R. VawterUSI Magazine is published three times annually bythe <strong>University</strong> of <strong>Southern</strong> <strong>Indiana</strong> for its alumniand friends.Vice President for AdvancementAnnie M. KrugDirector of News and Information ServicesKathy FunkeDirector of Alumni and Volunteer ServicesNancy Johnson, ’83 M ’95EditorBetty R. VawterContributing EditorsWendy Knipe Bredhold ’98David A. BowerRay SimmonsArt DirectorMichael D. HarbisonGraphic DesignerChristopher M. Norrick ’98PhotographyElizabeth CourtneyLaVerne Jones ’05MaCabe BrownEditorial AssociateBrandi Schwartz ’02Administrative AssistantBarbara GoodwinSend editorial information to the <strong>Of</strong>fice of Newsand Information Services. Send alumni informationto the <strong>Of</strong>fice of Alumni and VolunteerServices. Send donor information and addresschanges to the USI Foundation <strong>Of</strong>fice.Address<strong>University</strong> of <strong>Southern</strong> <strong>Indiana</strong>8600 <strong>University</strong> BoulevardEvansville, IN 47712TelephoneUSI Magazine 812/465-7005Other <strong>University</strong> phone numbersAlumni and Volunteer Services 812/464-1924USI Foundation 812/464-1918Admission 812/464-1765Athletics 812/464-1846It is the policy of the <strong>University</strong> of <strong>Southern</strong><strong>Indiana</strong> to be in full compliance with all federaland state non-discrimination and equal opportunitylaws, orders, and regulations relating to race, sex,religion, disability, age, national origin, sexual orientation,or status as a disabled veteran or veteranof the Vietnam era. Questions or concerns shouldbe directed to the Affirmative Action <strong>Of</strong>ficer,USI Human Resources Department, <strong>University</strong>of <strong>Southern</strong> <strong>Indiana</strong>, 8600 <strong>University</strong> Boulevard,Evansville, <strong>Indiana</strong> 47712.www.usi.eduMagazine
Volume 41 Issue 2December 2007FEATURESPresident’s Task Force 10Report on workforce and economic developmentInternships 12Students try out careers in the real worldWalking the labyrinth 16New campus focal point revealedA new spin on mentoring 18Academics and athletics10Workforce and Economic DevelopmentDEPARTMENTSCampus News 2Engineering program accreditedUSI Foundation News 8Gift funds mock interview roomSports 20Women’s soccer team in EnglandAlumni Today 22Current news on classmatesOn-court mentoring18On the CoverA labyrinth walk and a presentation by anexpert on labyrinths highlighted openingevents for the quadrangle labyrinth inOctober. Ben Nicholson, a resident of NewHarmony, <strong>Indiana</strong>, and associate professorof architecture at the School of the ArtInstitute of Chicago, discussed labyrinthsthroughout history. See page 16.Volunteer of the Decade21