Bear Essentials
Oct. 9, 2024
Congratulations to Top-Five Ranked KU Football and Field Hockey Teams
Did you know that KU's football and field hockey teams are ranked in the top five in all of NCAA Division II? Both teams are in action at Andre Reed Stadium this weekend.
Career Closet Open Hours -In anticipation of next week's Internship and Job fair. No appointment necessary. Fri. Oct. 10, 10 a.m.-noon, Tue. Oct. 15, 9:30 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m. Items are $2 each and students are able to purchase up to three items per person. Questions? Email or call 610-683-4067.
Student Commencement Speakers - Commencement Speaker applications are being accepted from graduate and undergraduate students graduating this fall. Application Deadline: October 15, 2024
Registration Open for Winter Online Session - KU’s 100% online winter session, which runs from Dec. 18-Jan. 16, is a great way to catch up or stay focused on a single course.
Events
Wed. Oct. 9
Prepare for the Fair Resume Review - 11 a.m. Bring your resume to be reviewed for the upcoming Internship & Job Fair. No appointment needed. Rohrbach Library Lobby.
Clay Club Project Night: Animal Cups with Kathryn - 6:30 p.m. Come to Sharadin 108 to learn how to make cups shaped like the animals of your choice. Project will be led by Kathryn Powell.
Miller-Keystone Blood Drive - Please consider donating at the Miller-Keystone blood drive in MSU 218.
Mindful Moments - Learn about mindfulness, breathwork and the importance of stretching. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Bear Cub Connection Program: Neurospicy Bingo - In collaboration with the Disabilities Services Office, we'll play a game of Neurospicy Bingo, about neurodivergent experiences! 6-7 p.m. Schuylkill Hall Rec. Room.
Free Dinner - Free dinner, every Wednesday at 6 p.m., Saint Christopher Catholic Newman Center, 15207 Kutztown Rd., across the street from Old Main. Games/activities following.
Girl, Calm Down - 4-6 p.m., MSU 223. Hear from Maria Melendez, CEO of nonprofit Embrace Her Legacy, on embracing your greatness and seeing through a different lens. RSVP required!
Thu. Oct. 10
Middle States Self-Study Open Forum - Join us 11 a.m. in 101 Academic Forum to learn about our institutional reaccreditation cycle, self-study document and timeline for upcoming evaluation team’s visit.
Open Hour with Provost - 1 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.
PrideFest - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in MSU 218.
Get Off the Computer/DIY Painting - Take time for yourself and break & paint with us, 3-4 pm. in Sharadin Lobby 2 (outside room 120).
Internship & Job Search Strategies - 11 a.m. Discover the ways to find jobs and internships as well as learning the art of networking & tips to locate "hidden jobs! AF 103.
The Washing Center for Internships Info Session - 11 a.m. Want to intern in Washington D.C.? TWC's program offers internships for students. Via Zoom.
Kutztown University Orchestra Concert - This concert is free and open to the public. Starts at 7:30pm with pieces by Copland, Grieg and Hayden!
Owen Lowery Interactive Art Exhibition Opening - The Miller Gallery's opening of “Control”, a fully immersive interactive projection environment is 2-4pm, artist talk 4:30pm in Sharadin 120.
Bear Cub Connection Program: ResLife: Who Are We? - 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. in the Beck Hall rec room. Meet Megan Hughes, our Residential Experience Graduate Student! Learn about job opportunities in the residence life dept.
Field Hockey vs. Frostburg State - 6 p.m. at Andre Reed Stadium.
Women's Volleyball vs. Lock Haven - 6 p.m. at Keystone Arena.
Sat. Oct. 12
Football vs. Lock Haven - 12 p.m. at Andre Reed Stadium. Students, reserve your free ticket in advance.
Women's Volleyball vs. Bloomsburg - 4 p.m. at Keystone Arena.
Mon. Oct. 14
Fall Break - No classes on Monday.
Fall Break Schedule: Tutoring Services - Tutors will not be available Monday, but Tutoring Services will be open for questions or concerns.
Men's and Women's Tennis vs. Daemen - 2 p.m. at Keystone Courts.
Tue. Oct. 15
Follow Monday Schedule - All classes normally held on Mondays will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 15.
Tutoring Services Schedule - Drop-in labs for Tuesday will operate on a Monday schedule.
Psychology Career Day - 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Learn from experienced professionals and hear about the experiences of other Golden Bears who have completed a psychology internship.
Uni-Tea - 10:30 a.m. in MSU 250, we’re gathering for a panel featuring Dr. Stephen Rupprecht, Dr. Lorin Basden Arnold, Jerry W. Schearer, and more!
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.
Wed. Oct. 16
Bear Cub Connection Program: Campus Resources - 7-8 p.m. Lehigh Hall Rec. Room Two Cubs will present the session reviewing various resources across campus, from campus life, to wellness, to academic resources.
On-Campus KU Internship and Job Fair - Noon-3 p.m. in MSU 218. There will be more than 80 employers attending. Please come dressed professionally and with copies of your resume. Get a free professional headshot. For a list of employers coming to the fair, please log on to Handshake. Questions? Call 610-683-4067.