Bear Essentials
Nov. 20, 2024
Golden Bear Football Team Wins 2024 PSAC Championship
Kutztown University's football team earned the 2024 PSAC Championship, its second straight and third in the last four years. After a first-round bye this week, KU opens NCAA regional play on Sat. Nov. 30 at Andre Reed Stadium.
Graduating Military & Veteran Students - If you are graduating this semester, be sure to stop by our office in MSU 262 for your commencement honor vord before Friday.
Kutztown University Winter Session - FYS 100 and other intro courses are available fully online this winter. This is a great opportunity to retake a course and achieve a better outcome!
Last Day for Tutoring - Wed. Dec. 4 is the last day of tutoring for the fall semester.
Library Thanksgiving Hours - Rohrbach Library will close at 4:30 p.m. on Wed. Nov. 26, and reopen at 6 p.m. on Sun. Dec. 1.
Attention all Seniors graduating this semester: Where are you headed? It’s time to complete your First Destination Career Outcomes Survey (just takes five minutes) BEFORE graduation. Log into Handshake, then go to Career Center, then First Destination.
Events
Wed. Nov. 20
Open Hour with Provost - 3 p.m. in MSU, Bears Den. Students are invited to drop by and chat with the Provost, Dr. Lorin Basden Arnold, during her open office hour.
Career Readiness: What Employers Want - 1 p.m. Employers want you to have soft skills. What are soft skills you ask? Communication, professionalism, critical thinking and many more. Via Zoom.
Free Flu Shots - Free flu shots for KU students from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. outside MSU 218.
AITP: Intelligent Virtual Assistant Using AI - The Kutztown Technology Association is offering an AITP event on AI virtual assistants, featuring Joe Herne and Keith Malbrue of YourAnswer. Explore the future of voice technology in finance!
Ireland Study Abroad Summer 2025 Info Session - The last scheduled info session before app review begins Dec 2. Come learn about this special opportunity to earn KU credit studying in Ireland.
Transgender Day of Remembrance - Candlelight vigil 6-7:30 p.m. at Boxwood House.
Thu. Nov. 21
Open Forum with President Search Firm - One of the important aspects of KU's president search is to solicit feedback on what we are seeking in our next president. Storbeck Search, the firm contracted to assist with the search, will hold an input session with KU students from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in 250 MSU. We hope to see you there.
Using Social Media in Your Job Search - 11 a.m. Learn how to use Linkedin and other social media sites to boost your career prospects. Via Zoom.
Successful Interviewing - 1 p.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.
Great American Smokeout - Start your smoke-free journey, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at the Health Center. Speak with a cessation expert and pick up a quit kit.
Fri. Nov. 22
Women's Soccer at NCAA Playoffs - Follow the Golden Bears at the women's soccer regional playoffs. KU opens play vs. Charleston (W.Va.) in Erie at noon. A win Friday puts KU in Sunday's second round.
Field Hockey at NCAA Playoffs - Follow the Golden Bears at the Field Hockey national playoffs. KU's national semifinal vs. Shippensburg is in Gaffney, S.C., at 2 p.m. A win Friday puts KU in Sunday's national championship game.
Mon. Nov. 25
Writing Your Resume & Cover Letter Workshop - 3 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.
Designing Your Career Path Workshop - 11 a.m. Learn to access the latest career info and resources and discover the value of career exploration in making informed career decisions. Via Zoom.
Tue. Nov. 26
Positive Mindset & Imposter Phenomenon - Student Success Workshop in AF 101 at 11 a.m.
Women's Basketball vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley - 5:30 p.m. at Keystone Arena.
Men's Basketball vs. Georgian Court - 7:30 p.m. at Keystone Arena.
Wed. Nov. 27
Thanksgiving Recess Begins - No classes. Classes resume Mon. Dec. 2.