Bear Essentials
Sept. 4, 2024
Get Moo-tivated About Getting Involved!
Today is the Fall Involvement Fair in 218 MSU. 4-7 p.m. Meet club and organization reps!
Gov. Shapiro Welcome to College Students - Pennsylvania's governor, Josh Shapiro, welcome message to students for the fall 2024 semester.
A Special Message from the PASSHE Board Chair - Board of Governors chair Dr. Cindy Shapira updates the State System on the upcoming chancellor search and recommended interim chancellor.
Free Access to Popular Newspapers - Get free online access to four of America's most popular newspapers: The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and the LA Times.
NEW! Counseling Center Walk-In Hours - Tue. and Thu. 1-3 p.m., Wed. 3-5 p.m. Walk-in sessions are 30-minute sessions offering immediate, short-term support. No appointments are necessary!
Math Peer Tutoring - Free, no appointment needed. MATH 17 through Calculus. Mon./Tue./Wed./Thu. 2-5 p.m. in Lytle 207.
Request a Tutor - Requests can now be submitted through Starfish. Please visit the Tutoring Services website for instructions on how to submit your request.
Save the Date: 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)
Cheer Team Open Tryout - Sat. Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Rec Center. All current students are welcome to tryout. Please email Coach DeWire by Sept. 13 to learn more information and receive link to register.
Events
Wed. Sept. 4
Fall Involvement Fair - 4-7 p.m., McFarland Student Union (MSU) 218.
Transfer Mix and Mingle - 7 p.m., University Place Conference Room.
Iced Coffee, Cookies & Careers - Noon-2 p.m. Free coffee and snacks and meet the staff of the Career Development Center. Win some Prizes! Alumni Plaza.
Senior Kickoff - 3 p.m. or 7 p.m. Receive info to successfully find employment. Gain the knowledge, resources and enthusiasm to finish strong at KU! Via Zoom.
Thu. Sept. 5
Parking Advisory - Kutztown University is scheduled to host numerous athletics events Thursday, Sept. 5. KU is advising students, employees, visitors and fans to park in recommended lots in advance of Thursday’s events. E2 (Rec Center), F4 (Risley Hall), F6 (Commuter) will be closed. F1 (Stratton Admin) will be open. E2 will be reserve/paid parking.
Tickets for NYC Bus Trip and Broadway Show - Trip is Sept. 28, tickets go on sale at 8 a.m.
Return to Campus - Join the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences on the Schaeffer Lawn from 10:30 a.m. to noon to meet faculty and staff, enjoy some free ice cream, and enter for a chance to win raffles.
Open Weekly Collegiate Recovery Meetings - New time, 6-7 p.m. weekly. Health Center for sober curious and those seeking a substance-free lifestyle, discussions and activities.
Waves of Welcome: Boxwood Open House - 4-6 p.m. Boxwood tours, snacks, crafts, giveaways. Join us for a fun event and find out how to get involved.
KU in London! - Old Main 287, 11 a.m.-noon. Interested in visiting London during Winter Break? Come hear more.
Senior KickOff - 11 a.m. Receive info to successfully find employment. Gain the knowledge, resources and enthusiasm to finish strong at KU! Via Zoom.
Postponed STEP UP! - The bystander STEP UP! training scheduled for Sept. 5 is postponed. A later date will be shared once rescheduled.
Women's Soccer vs. Concord - Noon, Keystone Field.
Field Hockey vs. St. Anselm - 3 p.m., Adre REed Stadium.
Football vs Assumption - 7:30 p.m. Use your KU login, create an account and access your FREE TICKET. Tickets are electronic and on line only.
Weekly Open Collegiate Recovery Meetings - Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Health Center. Sober and curious may have experienced situations with the use of others, or looking for like-minded sober students. Drop in!
Fri. Sept. 6
Can you Teach English overseas after graduation? - Yes! Come hear alumna Professor Michele Joel share her experience teaching in Tokyo. 1-2:30 p.m. Beekey 218.
Feminist Friday at Boxwood House - 1 p.m. at Boxwood House. Feminist Friday Kickoff this week is yoga with Dr. Clemens.
Volleyball vs. Felician - 7 p.m. Keystone Arena.
Sat. Sept. 7
Women's Soccer vs. Charleston (W.Va.) - 3 p.m. Keystone Field.
Sun. Sept. 8
J.C. Penney Suti Up Event - 4-7 p.m. Come and shop for professional attire up 45% at the J.C. Penney Suit Up Event. Family members are invited too. Lehigh Valley Mall, Whitehall.
Mon. Sept. 9
New to campus SMART weekly meetings - SMART is a peer support group that helps people recover from addictive and problematic behaviors. Open weekly meetings, Mondays, 3-4:30 p.m., MSU 325, drop-in.
Tue. Sept. 10
Doodle Day! - 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Outside Sharadin & MSU. Doodling relieves stress, improves focus and retention of concepts. PRIZES! (Rain date Sept. 17).
Fall Fest for Success - 10 a.m.-2 p.m. MSU 218. Connect with campus resources, meet a therapy dog, and get tips for a great semester!
KU in Japan Summer 2025 - Old Main 288, 11 a.m.-noon. Come hear about earning KU credit in Japan with KU faculty. Visit Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka!
Disney College Program Info Session - 11 a.m. Learn more about the Disney College Program and how you may be able to earn academic credit for interning at the "Happiest Place on Earth." MSU 250.
Thinking About Grad School? Workshop - 11 a.m. Heading to graduate school in the future? Learn how to ask the important questions and choose the right program that is for you. Stratton 116.
Wed. Sept. 11
Using Social Media in Your Job Search - 3 p.m. Learn how to use LinkedIn and other social media sites to boost your career prospects. Via Zoom.
Miller-Keystone Blood Drive - The Community Outreach Center is hosting a blood drive in MSU 218. Sign up using the link below to reserve your spot!