Bear Essentials
August 21, 2024
Wynnie's Birthday Party
Wynnie, President Hawkinson's beloved dog, will celebrate her birthday on Monday at 4 p.m. at the president's residence. All are welcome. Find out more about the welcome week events below.
Bear Essentials is Your Weekly Student E-Newsletter - Distributed every Wednesday during the semester, announcements and events can be submitted online.
Parking Enforcement - parking will be enforced starting Monday. Full message from Public Safety on parking this week, registration, permits and where to park.
Parking Permits for Sale - Buy a permit now! Access the new MyKU and choose Vehicle Services to access site. Email or call 610-683-4825 with questions.
Find Your Class Buildings - Refer to this building code list to find the building where your classes are located.
Bookstore Account - Students receiving financial aid in excess of their institutional charges (tuition, fees, meals, housing, etc.) may request a bookstore account be established at the KU Campus Store for the purchase of course-required books and supplies.
Save the Date: Unity Rally - Thu. Aug. 29, 11 a.m., Schaeffer Lawn.
Looking for an On-Campus Job? - Check out the job opportunities on Handshake, which is the job and career platform. Go to the Job tab and filter on-campus jobs, then follow the instructions to apply.
Handshake Accounts - Log into Handshake using your Single-Sign On (SSO) to activate your account, enhance or update your profile, search jobs, see employers coming to job fairs, or make a Career Closet or career coaching appointment.
Student Information Phone, Email for Return to Campus - If you have questions about KU and don't know who to ask, call 610-683-4000 or email ur@kutztown.edu. A staff member will be available during business hours (Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.). Remember, all questions are good questions, and we are here to help everyone navigate through the days ahead.
Library Fall 2024 Hours - Visit the Rohrbach Library website for Fall 2024 hours.
Lunch with the VP of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs Fridays - Hungry for good conversation? Join the Vice President on Fridays for lunch during the fall. Enjoy free food and great company. RSVP: stratton@kutztown.edu.
AlcoholEDU for College Session One Due Sept. 26 - First-year and transfer undergraduates, remember to finish up AlcoholEDU for College. Email if you have questions.
How Low Can You Go Sale - Thursday-Sunday, KU Campus Store. Free Avalanche squishy with
purchase over $200!
This Weekend's KU Campus Store Extended Hours - Thursday (8 a.m.-7 p.m.), Friday 23 (8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.), Saturday and Sunday (8 a.m.-4 p.m.)
Extended Hours - The offices of Financial Aid and Student Accounts will be open until 5:30 p.m. Aug. 26-29.
Events
Welcome Week - Check out the Fall 2024 Welcome Week Schedule. Activities are planned throughout the next week and beyond. Don't miss the fun!
Thu. Aug. 22
New Student Move-In - Review the schedule. Main Street will be one-way, westbound from College Blvd. to Luckenbill Rd. beginning at 7 a.m.
Bear Essentials Marketplace - 8 a.m.-3 p.m., DMZ (green area between residence halls, south campus). Hydration station 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
All Hall Meetings (Resident Students) - 5:15 p.m.
Foam Party, Food Trucks, Kona Ice and Empanadas - 6-8 p.m., DMZ.
Transfer Trivia - 8 p.m., South Dining Hall Room 1.
"IF" Movie and Popcorn - 9 p.m., DMZ.
Fri. Aug. 23
Zero Shades of Gray and Maximize Your Buzz - 9-11 a.m., O'Pake Fieldhouse. Required for new students.
Disability Services Office Information and Help Tables - 9:30 a.m.-noon, Old Main lobby.
Commuter Preview Day and Lunch - 11 a.m.-1 p.m. MSU 218.
Student Convocation - 1 p.m. O'Pake Fieldhouse.
Academic Meetings by College for New Students - 2-4:30 p.m., Various locations and North Campus.
Comedy Night with Danny Franzese - Comedy night with Danny Franzese, stand up comedian and actor best known for his role as Damian in Mean Girls. 7 p.m. Schaeffer Auditorium.
Poster Sale - Hosted by UGC, COC and KUAB. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. through Sunday, Aug. 25, under the DMZ tent.
Bike Raffle - Dixon Marketplace (all day, continues Saturday and Sunday).
Sat. Aug. 24
Golden Success Hours for New Students - 9-11 a.m., 1-3 p.m., O'Pake Fieldhouse.
Glo Party - 9-11 p.m., DMZ.
Dixon Marketplace - Midnight Madness sale (8 p.m.-midnight)
Sun. Aug. 25
Goat Yoga and Therapy - 9-11 a.m., DMZ.
Pet Therapy - 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Mon. Aug. 26
First day of classes
"Ask Me" Table - 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Alumni Fountain.
Military and Veterans Services Open House - 9:30-11:30 a.m., MSU 262.
Disability Services Office Information and Help Tables - 9:30 a.m.-noon, Old Main lobby.
Welcome Picnic, Hall Council and Recreational Services - 4-7 p.m. DMZ.
Celebrate Wynnie's Birthday - Get your picture with the First Dog of Kutztown University, 4-5:30 p.m., at the President's Residence. Birthday cake for guests, doggie treats for pets, and photo ops with Wynnie.
Tue. Aug. 27
"Ask Me" Table - 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Alumni Fountain.
Military and Veterans Services Open House - 9:30-11:30 a.m., MSU 262.
Disability Services Office Information and Help Tables - 9:30 a.m.-noon, Old Main lobby.
Welcome Back Bash - 5-9 p.m., DMZ.
Wed. Aug. 28
Treats for Transfers - Tau Sigma national honor society Rita's fundraiser. 6-8 p.m., Rita's on Main St.
David Hall: Cards Against the Hypnotist - David Hall's latest interactive, laugh out loud, drop-to-your knees funny, comedy hypnosis show! Event will be held at 7 p.m. in MSU 218.