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April 16, 2025
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Reminder of Campus Smoking Policy - All Kutztown University buildings, including residence halls, are designated as smoke-free. The use of smoking devices or equipment that includes but is not limited to electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), vaporizers, hookahs and pipes are strictly prohibited within university facilities. Smoking is not permitted within 25 feet of any main entrance to a residence hall, apartment or residence house. This policy applies to all individuals on campus. Those who refuse to honor policy can be reported to Public Safety at 610-683-4002.
New Website Search - Kutztown's website search function has been updated to Bing Custom Search Tool. If you haven't used KU's search recently, give it a try when looking up information on KU's website.
Student Involvement - Looking to join a student organization? Currently, interest is being gathered in restarting the VEG Club. Email involvement@kutztown.edu for more info.
Employee of the Month - Acknowledge our staff on campus who have gone above and beyond supporting KU's Mission. Submit an Employee of the Month nomination today!
Holy Week Mass Schedule - Thu., 7 p.m.; Fri., 3 p.m.; Easter Sunday, 11 a.m. Saint Christopher Catholic Newman Center.
Animated Arts Senior Exhibition at Miller Gallery - Don't miss an exhibition of 2-D and 3-D animation, 3-D modeling, storyboarding and character designs in the Miller Gallery in Sharadin. Ends Sat. April 19.
Graduating Military & Veteran Students - If you are graduating this semester, be sure to stop by our office in MSU 262 for your commencement honor cord!
VA Enrollment Certification Request Form - Reminder to submit for Fall 2025 semester if using military benefits. Submit form after course registration. This must be completed every semester!
Events
Wed. April 16
Speak Now: Know Your Rights - Join KU Votes in MSU 250 at 6:30 p.m. for trivia, Eras Tour prizes, friendship bracelets and dinner, while celebrating and learning about your fundamental rights!
International Moment of Laughter - Laughter promotes relaxation, relieves tension, and banishes boredom. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., MSU Table B, Take a joke and leave a joke!
Internship & Job Search Strategies Workshop - 10 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 203.
Writing Your Resume & Cover Letter Workshop - 1 p.m. Learn the basics on how to write your resume and cover letter to market your skills and obtain that interview! Academic Forum 202.
Laser Light Show - Starting at 6 p.m. there will be three back-to-back laser light shows in Grim's planetarium: Grateful Dead, The Wall, and Dark Side of the Moon.
Open Hour with Provost - 3 p.m. in Old Main concourse. Students are invited to drop by and chat with the Provost, Dr. Lorin Basden Arnold, during her open office hour.
KU Counseling Center: DIY Coping Kits - Noon-2 p.m. in the MSU, by Starbucks. Come celebrate World Semicolon Day by creating a FREE coping kit and receive supportive resources for suicide prevention!
Women's Lacrosse vs. West Chester - 4 p.m. at Keystone Field.
Thu. April 17
Elder Care Presentation - Commission on the Status of Women presentation: elder law attorney, Robert Kreitz, 11 a.m. in Academic Forum 203 or Zoom.
Successful Interviewing Workshop - 11 a.m. Jobs are WON in interviews. Find out what you must do before, during, and after your interview. Gain an advantage over the competition! Academic Forum 103.
Get a Federal Government Job Workshop - 1 p.m. This federal government session will introduce you to job searching strategies as well as how to create a federal resume. Via Zoom.
Career Development Center Mini-Workshop Marathon - Choosing a Major at 5 p.m.; Designing Your Career Path at 5:30 p.m.; Writing Your Resume & Cover Letter at 6 p.m. Via Zoom.
Fri. April 18
Clay Club Project Night: Glazing Night - 6:30-8:30 p.m., Sharadin 108. This is your last chance to glaze any pieces you made with Clay Club this semester. Don't miss it!
Big Art Day - Big Art Day is a tradition that welcomes alumni back to share their experiences and careers in the arts since graduating from Kutztown.
Sat. April 19
Women's Tennis vs. Molloy - 12 p.m. at Keystone Court.
Baseball vs. Millersville - Doubleheader 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. at North Campus Field.
Mon. April 21
Entrepreneurship Week - Entrepreneurship Week is right around the corner! For the week of April 21-25 there will be luncheon panels, workshops, headshots, and more!
Artificial Intelligence entrepreneurs Luncheon Panel - Noon-1:30 p.m., MSU 218.
Pour with Us - Fun party tips! Interactive! Knowledge in a cup! 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Old Main Concourse. Enter to win a party basket.
Designing Your Career Path Workshop - 1 p.m. Learn to access the latest career info and resources and discover the value of career exploration in making informed career decisions. Academic Forum 202.
Career Development Center Mini-Workshop Marathon - Writing Your Resume & Cover Letter at 5 p.m.; Designing Your Career Path at 5:30 p.m.; Successful Interviewing at 6 p.m. Via Zoom.
Tue. April 22
Successful Interviewing Workshop - 11 a.m. Jobs are WON in interviews. Find out what you must do before, during and after your interview. Gain an advantage over the competition! Academic Forum 103.
New Date: Yoga for Mental Wellness with Dr. Tracy - Rescheduled Yoga for Mental Wellness with Dr. Tracy. 3-4:15 p.m., Old Main Concourse (lobby), bring your yoga mat, some are available.
Softball vs. Shepherd - Doubleheader: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at North Campus Field.
Men's Tennis vs. West Chester - 2 p.m. at Keystone Court.
Wed. April 23
Women's Entrepreneur's Luncheon Panel - Noon-1:30 p.m., MSU 218.
Let 'Em Cook: Overcooked 2 Gaming Tournament - Join us from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in MSU 218 for a fun-filled night of Overcooked 2! Fill out the linked form to participate!
Career Readiness: What Employers Want - 2 p.m. Employers want you to have soft skills. What are soft skills? Communication, professionalism, critical thinking and many more. Academic Forum 103.
Alumni Speaker: Laura Conaway - 6 p.m. in Old Main 276. Join the English Club in hearing about Laura’s experiences in the professional world. Refreshments will be available to attendees.
Women's Tennis vs. West Chester - 2 p.m. at Keystone Court.