Bear Essentials

Sept. 25, 2024

Poster promoting Bearchella, includes names of sponsors (Dixon Marketplace, KU Campus Store, Dean of Students, Liive Here Roar Here, Housing, Residence Life and Dining, PSECU, Chief Diversity Officer. Bearchella 2024, Wednesday, September 25th, 3pm to 9pm, South Dining Hall Rooms 1 & 2, Live performances, Music, Food (While Supplies last) Bring your own blanket. Graphics in the ackground include a ferris wheel and avalance the golden bear in festival wear.

Bearchella 2024

Check out live performances, music and food at Bearchella. Today from 3-9 p.m. in South Dining Hall.

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Announcements

Access The Atlantic for Free - Students now have access to The Atlantic website including all web-only and print magazine content, crosswords, newsletters, audio articles and more.

Student Assistants at Fireside Lounge - Join students from Student Assistance Office for cozy chats in the Fireside Lounge. 11 a.m.-noon, Mondays and Thursdays; 2-3 p.m. on Wednesdays, for a safe space to chat.

American Legion Scholarship - Military and Veteran students, if interested, submit your application by Oct. 4.

VA Benefits Monthly Verification - Military and Veteran students, receive your monthly stipend or housing allowance by submitting your verification to the VA at the end of each month. More info at Mil-Vet D2L Knowledge Center.

R.E.D. Button Sales - Remember Everyone Deployed by ordering a 2024-2025 button BEFORE Oct. 18! 100% of proceeds go to KU Military & Veterans Emergency Fund. Only $1!

Register NOW for the PASSHE Diversity Summit - Summit held Oct. 28-29. In person or virtual. FREE.

KUR Interview with President Hawkinson - Listen to this recent interview between KUR's Naa Anorkor Nikoi and President Hawkinson, who discusses his thoughts on his time at KU, accomplishments and more.

Events

Wed. Sept. 25

Clay Club Project Night: Cats with Ainsley Tweed - 6:30 p.m. Come to Sharadin 108 to learn how to sculpt cats with personalities and expression.

Criminal Justice Internship & Job Fair - 1-3 p.m. Come talk to employers for opportunities and internships. Professional Attire and resumé required. See employers coming in Handshake (events tab)

Bearchella - Join us from 3-9 p.m. in South Dining Hall Rooms 1 & 2. Live performances, music, food, and so much more!

Thu. Sept. 26

Council of Trustees - The KU Council of Trustees will meet in the McFarland Student Union. Committee meetings start at 1:30 p.m. The Plenary Session starts at 3 p.m., MSU 250.

KU Campus Store Customer Appreciation Day - Stop in and save 30% on apparel & gift! Prize wheel 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Thank you for helping us support students with your purchases. Learn more about us. 

Bear Cub Connection Program: Mi Cultura &Tradition - 5 p.m. South Dining Hall Viewpt Room. As part of a monthly series highlighting different identities, a panel of faculty, staff and students will discuss their Hispanic culture.

Bagpipe Concert at Schaeffer - Come see the Kutztown Pipe Band perform at Schaeffer Auditorium. 7 p.m. Free event, no registration required.

Student Organization Information Workshop Event - There are two session options to attend for talks with leadership and motivational speaker, James Robilotta, as well as a resource fair. MSU 218, 10 a.m.-noon. Sponsored by Office of Student Involvement.

This is "ME" Selfie Station - MSU Table B (across from MSU Desk). 10 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Check out our selfie station, peers are setting up for you.

It's Real: College Students and Mental Health - Designed for College Students to Raise Awareness in Suicide Prevention. 11 a.m.-noon. Academic Forum 101. By American Foundation for Suicide Prevention & Health Center.

Piano Recital with Georgia Lazaridou, KU Alumna - Join us for a special piano recital with KU Alumna, Georgia Lazaridou. Pieces from Liszt, Schumann and more! 7:30 p.m., Schaeffer Auditorium.

Original Art & Discussions Club Meeting - Meet club members, hear some great original music, and get more info on what we're all about at this event! 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m.

GoinGlobal: Searching the U.S. & Abroad Workshop - 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.

The Washing Center (TWC) for Internships - 2 p.m. Want to intern in Washington D.C.? TWC's program places students in internships there. Academic Forum 103.

Men's Tennis vs. Jefferson - 3 p.m. Keystone Courts.

Sat. Sept. 28

Men's and Women's Tennis vs. Eastern - Noon, Keystone Courts.

Women's Soccer vs. Shepherd - Noon, Keystone Field.

Sun. Sept. 29

KU Appreciation Day at Hawk Mountain - Show valid school ID at Hawk Mountain and receive half off trail admission or save $20 off any membership level. (exclusive offer valid Sept. 29 only)

Mon. Sept. 30

American Legion Scholarship - Military and Veteran students should visit the webpage for more info. Application due by Sept. 30.

Women's Volleyball vs. Caldwell - 7 p.m. Keystone Arena.

Tue. Oct. 1

Study Abroad Application Deadline - Apply by Oct. 1 for winter and spring programs. For students interested in study abroad advising, email .

Internship & Job Search Strategies Workshop - 11 a.m. Discover the ways to find jobs and internships as well as learning the art of networking and tips to locate "hidden jobs." Academic Forum 103.

Senior POP Trivia Hosted by the KU Foundation - The Class Gift Committee invites seniors graduating in fall '24 & spring '25 for a fun night of pop culture and KU trivia at 6 p.m. in MSU 223.

Field Hockey vs. East Stroudsburg - 7 p.m. Andre Reed Stadium.

Wed. Oct. 2

Bear Cub Connection Program: Buzz around Boxwood - In collaboration with the Women's and LGBTQ+ Resource centers, their representatives will review what both centers offer. 7-8 p.m. Deatrick 1st floor conference 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.

What’s at Stake with the Election? - 10 a.m., MSU 218. Panel Discussion with moderator Dr. Colleen Clemens. Gender & Sexual Minorities Conference event.

Breaking the Binary -  11 a.m., MSU 223. "Living Authentically as a Trans Man in College Athletics” - Gender & Sexual Minorities Conference event.

Safe Space Training - Noon, MSU 218. Gender & Sexual Minorities Conference event.

Power Flow Yoga - 4 p.m., MSU 223. Please bring your own mat or towel or join via this link. Gender & Sexual Minorities Conference Event. See full schedule on website.

Open Hour with 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.

Women's Soccer vs. West Chester - 7 p.m. Keystone Field.