Bear Essentials
March 13, 2024
Grad Fest
Graduation Festival (Mon.-Tue., March 18-19) is a "one-stop-shop" for Spring graduates to purchase caps and gowns, order class rings, purchase diploma frames and learn more about KU Alumni Engagement. Pick up your guest tickets as well. MSU 218.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/KU Revise COVID-19 Protocols - Please review the latest information.
Psychology Department Spring Student Award Winners - The Psychology Department is proud to present its student award winners: Dana Laratta, Alexandra Sierer, Makayla Pfister, Samantha Smith, Jamie Schluth, and Alexa May.
NYC Bus Trip - Spend a Saturday in New York. Tickets go on sale online at 8 a.m. on March 21. Tickets are non-refundable and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Save the Date: Chris Moreno Country Music Performance - An up-and-coming, Nashville-based artist brings his country, pop, soft rock sound to KU April 15. This is a night of music from opening acts to Chris's main performance. 7 p.m., MSU lawn.
Schedule Senior Portraits at Grad Fest (Monday/Tuesday) - Portraits will be taken in your own business attire and cap & gown.
Summer Session Registration is Now Open - Summer Session registration is via MyKU Legacy.
Events
Fri. March 15
Baseball vs. Pitt-Johnstown (DH) - Noon, North Campus Field (live video | live stats)
Sat. March 16
Baseball vs. Pitt-Johnstown (DH) - Noon, North Campus Field (live video | live stats)
Sun. March 17
Residence Halls Open at 1 p.m. after Spring Break
Mon. March 18
Classes Resume after Spring Break
Rape, Aggression and Defense (RAD) Training- Provided by Public Safety and Police Services. Free to female students, faculty and staff. Training will be at 6 p.m., on March 18, Old Main 22A, March 19 and 21, Old Main Georgian Room. You must attend all three sessions to complete the RAD program. Email or call 610-683-4860 to sign up.
Graduation Festival - A "one-stop-shop" for Spring graduates to purchase caps and gowns, order class rings, purchase diploma frames and learn more about KU Alumni Engagement. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. MSU 218.
Power 2 Truth - Join Pen 2 Paper, Women's Center, and spoken word artist Fanta Ballo for an uplifting workshop and open mic. 7 p.m. in the Multicultural Center Unity Room.
How to Work a Career Fair - 1 p.m. Find out how to work a job fair: what to do before you arrive, how to work your way around the room and preparing your 30 second commercial. Via Zoom.
Soft Skills: What Employers Want - 2 p.m. Employers want you to have soft skills. What are soft skills you ask? Communication, professionalism, critical thinking and many more. Old Main 138.
Tue. March 19
Boos and Booze - Learn about the effects of drugs and alcohol on relationships. 11 a.m.-noon. Academic Forum 201.
Salary Negotiation Workshop - 11 a.m. Learn how to begin your careers smartly, how to benchmark your worth, and how to negotiate for an equitable salary! Via Zoom.
Prepare for the Fair Table - 11 a.m. Stop by MSU Table D to have your resume reviewed before the Internship and Job Fair and enjoy some free treats.
Phillies-Pirates Bus Trip Tickets - Bus trip to Philadelphia on April 11 for Phillies-Pirates baseball game. Online tickets go on sale at 8 a.m.
Graduation Festival - Final Day "Grad Fest" for Spring graduates to purchase caps and gowns, order class rings, purchase diploma frames and learn more about KU Alumni Engagement. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. MSU 218.
Wed. March 20
Open Hour with the Provost - 3 p.m. in Bears Den, MSU. Students are invited to drop by and chat with the Provost, Dr. Lorin Basden Arnold, during her open office hour.
Stretch to Distress Workshops, Open Sessions - Learn self-care tips and participate in flexibility workshops. KU Rec Center Room 200. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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! Academic Forum 102.
Women's Lacrosse vs. Shippensburg - 3 p.m., Keystone Field (live video | live stats)