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Feb. 7, 2024

KU Presents! Emmet Cahill & Chloë Agnew

KU student tickets just $10 to see two of Celtic music's biggest voices. Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m., Schaeffer Auditorium.

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Announcements

Tickets On Sale: ACT Presents Rock of Ages - 7 p.m. Feb. 23, 2 & 7 p.m. Feb. 24 at Schaeffer Auditorium. Rock out with live theater starring KU students.

Walk-In Tutoring Labs Now Available - Did you know that Tutoring Services provides drop-in labs in Business, CRJ, Computer Science, Math, POL-PHI and STEM? No appointment necessary.

Request a Tutor - Requests can be submitted through Starfish. Visit the Tutoring Services website for instructions on how to submit your request.

Ignite Kutztown Seeking Speakers - Tell us about your nerdy passion! Ignite Kutztown is a public speaking event held every semester. if you'd like to speak.

Free Access to Popular Newspapers - Get free online access to three of America's most popular newspapers: The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post.

Folds of Honor Scholarships - Military, veteran and military-affiliated students interested in this scholarship should submit your application by March 31.

One Financial Services Scholarship - Female military, veteran and military-affiliated students  interested in this scholarship should apply by March 29.

Save the Date: Ujima Conference It Takes a Village - Feb. 20-22. Celebrate Black history and culture. Keynote speaker Dr. Denise Pearson, PASSHE Vice Chancellor and Chief DEI officer. RSVP encouraged.

KU Advance - Later this semester, KU Advance will help you fast-track your career with access to over 100 professional certificates and nearly 400 courses.

Reserve Your Table at the Kindness Carnival - RSVP required for clubs to host a table at our event to be held on Feb. 29. RSVP on the Friends of Rachel ENGAGE Page. Limited tables available.

Events

Wed. Feb. 7

Writing Your Resume & Cover Letter - 1 p.m. Learn the basics on how to write your resume and cover letter to best market your skills and obtain that interview! Via Zoom.

Senior Kick-Off - 7 p.m. Receive info to successfully find employment Walk away with the knowledge, resources and enthusiasm to finish strong at KU. Via Zoom.

Thu. Feb. 8

Tau Sigma Information Session - 11 a.m. in MSU 218A. Learn about the national honor society for transfer students, Tau Sigma.

Soft Skills: What Employers Want - 11 a.m. Employers want you to have soft skills. What are soft skills you ask? Communication, professionalism, critical thinking and many more. OM 138.

Weekly Open Collegiate Recovery Meeting - This week's meeting location is moved from the Health Center to MSU 323. For those who are sober (substance-fee lifestyles) and sober curious.

Celebrating Black Literature - 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m., Beekey lobby. Critical Book Club, 11-12, with special guest Dr. David Green.

Fri. Feb. 9

Q is for Questioning at Boxwood House - 2 p.m. every other Friday. Join us for a guided discussion group led by our GA, Maddison, that will explore identity, gender, expression and more.

Sat. Feb. 10

Acrobatics and Tumbling vs. East Stroudsburg and Gannon - 2 p.m., Keystone Hall. (Live Video) 

Mon. Feb. 12

Choosing a Major Workshop - 2 p.m. Explore myths and facts about majors and careers and how you can narrow down options to make the best decision for your future! Via Zoom.

Women's Center Book Club - Mondays in February. 2 p.m. Chanel Miller's "Know My Name." Sign up through Engage or Instagram and receive a free book. Join us at the Women's Center at Boxwood House.

Tue. Feb. 13

Germany & the Alps Summer Study Info Session - Spots open for summer study in Germany and Austria. Old Main 276, 11 a.m. Courses offered: Intro Creative Writing or International Communication. Dates: May 25-June 20.

GoinGlobal Searching in the U.S. & Abroad - 11 a.m. Learn about this internship and job search tool with over 16 million listings from the U.S. and around the world. Via Zoom.

Successful Interviewing Workshop - 11 a.m. Jobs are WON in interviews. Find out what you must do before, during, and after your interview. Gain an advantage over the competition! Via Zoom.

Stuff a Heart Make and Take - Join KAUB and make a conversation heart pillow to take home.

Maximizing Tutoring and Professor Office Hours - AF 203, 11 a.m. Learn how to access helpful resources.

Celtic Vocalists Emmet Cahill and Chloë Agnew - Stars of Celtic Thunder and Celtic Woman at 7:30 p.m. in Schaeffer Auditorium. Irish music, Broadway tunes and love songs for Valentine's Day. $10 for KU Students.

Wed. Feb. 14

Writing Your Resume & Cover Letter Workshop - 2 p.m. Learn the basics on how to write your resume and cover letter to market your skills and obtain that interview! OM 138.

It's On Us: Survivor Love Letters - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the table in MSU 223. Join It's On Us in making survivor love letters.