University Archives and Special Collections invites you to help us identify people and events from the early days of USI at “USI History Days at the Archives.”

We are preparing to digitize images of USI’s growth and history for an online catalogue. We need your help to identify images in our collection of over 10,000 photographs from the early years to make this project a success.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane and identify people and events from USI’s first 25 years. See how many people you can name in our campus photos. Are you a supporter of USI Athletics? Help us identify teams and athletes.

There will be three different opportunities. Please sign up for one of the following dates and times: Wednesday, July 15 from 8 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, July 22 from 1 to 4 p.m., or Saturday, August 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. These are open, informal sessions, but please register the date you will be attending.

Please send an email to jagreene@usi.edu or call 812/425-1832. University Archives and Special Collections is located on the third floor of the David L. Rice Library.

POST CONTRIBUTED BY JENNIFER GREENE, Reference and Archives librarian in David L. Rice Library.

This summer if you are looking for a safer alternative to DEET-ridden insect repellents, look for natural products with particular essential oils. Some essential oils will repel insects and even help treat insect bites.

There are some things to remember however when using essential oils. Be very cautious with pure oils as they can be harmful to the skin if applied directly without dilution.

For my family I use an aromatherapy spray that contains lemon, clove, and ginseng. It is a premixed spray with essential oils so it can be sprayed directly on the skin and face with no adverse effects.

Also, when using a natural product versus a DEET repellent, be sure to apply more frequently. Many products can be found at local herbal and organic stores in the Tri-state area. Also, check online for natural insect repellents.

Some of the essential oils with insect repellent properties are as follows:

• Citronella
• Lemon Eucalyptus Oil
• Cinnamon Oil
• Castor Oil
• Rosemary Oil
• Lemongrass Oil
• Cedar Oil
• Peppermint Oil
• Clove Oil
• Geranium Oil
• Possibly oils from Verbena, Pennyroyal, Lavender, Pine, Cajeput, Basil, Thyme, Allspice, Soybean, and Garlic

Have a fun - and insect-free - summer.

POST CONTRIBUTED BY: JENNIFER TITZER, instructor in radiologic and imaging sciences in the College of Nursing and Health Professions.