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Announcements

2025-2026 Fulbright Student Competition - Apply for the 2025-2026 Fulbright Student Competition. Pursue your dreams abroad! Internal deadline: Sept 23, 2024.

Sexual Assault Survey - Kutztown University would like to know more about students’ perceptions of our campus climate, how KU responds to sexual assaults, and experiences with unwanted sexual contact or sexual assault during their time at Kutztown University. Check your email for access to the anonymous survey and more information, or email price@kutztown.edu.

Last Day for Tutoring - May 1 is the last day of tutoring for the spring semester.

Army Tuition Assistance (TA) - Contact Veterans Services office for assistance with creating a Tuition Assistance Request if you plan to use it for the upcoming Fall 2024 semester.

Military/Veterans: Enrollment Certification Form - Reminder to submit your form for the Fall 2024 semester if you plan to use military benefits. This must be completed every semester.

Tour Guide Job Opportunity - Kutztown University Office of Admissions is hiring campus tour guides.

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.

Senior Toast and Send Off - May grads, join the KU Foundation May 9 at 4 p.m. for a senior toast in Alumni Plaza, followed by a post-toast send-off at Basin Street Hotel. Registration required.

Events

Wed. April 17

Open Hour with Provost - 2 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.

KU Inspires! - Visit our annual celebration of student research and creativity in Rohrbach Library. 9 a.m-4 p.m.

Women's Lacrosse vs. Shepherd - 3 p.m. at Keystone Field (Live Video | Live Stats)

KU Latin Ensemble Concert - Featuring a variety of Latin favorites. 7:30 p.m., Schaeffer Auditorium.

Soft Skills: What Employers Want Workshop - 10 a.m. Employers want you to have soft skills. What are soft skills you ask? Communication, professionalism, critical thinking and many more. Academic Forum 202.

Graffiti Art Making Workshop - Come join us for our graffiti art making workshops facilitated by Dra. Sotomayor in Sharadin 113 at 3 p.m.

Career Development Center Mini-Workshop Marathon - 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Internship & Job Search 5 p.m.; Writing Your Resume & Cover Letter 5:30 p.m.; Choosing Your Major 6 p.m. Via Zoom.

Thu. April 18

Elder Care Workshop - 11 a.m. in Academic Forum 102. Presentations by Ann Barlet, Berks Co. Agency on Aging and Robert R. Kreitz, Attorney at Law. Click the link to RSVP and for more details.

Creating Your Personal Brand Workshop - 11 a.m. What does your brand say about you? Learn how to create a brand during your college years that will appeal to future employers! Academic Forum 101.

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.

Salary Negotiation Workshop - 2 p.m. Learn how to begin your careers smartly, how to benchmark your worth, and how to negotiate for an equitable salary! Via Zoom.

Fri. April 19

Feminist Friday at Boxwood House - 2 p.m. Join the Women's Center for Earth Day Origami.

Men's & Women's Tennis vs. Edinboro - Time TBA at Keystone Courts.

Sat. April 20

Men's & Women's Tennis vs. Mercyhurst - 11 a.m. at Keystone Courts.

Baseball vs. Mansfield - 1 p.m. doubleheader at North Campus Field. (Live Video | Live Stats)

Mon. April 22

Cafe Hour at Boxwood House - Visit Boxwood House and have a cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate with a side of conversation. Every Monday from 1-2 p.m.

Creating Your Personal Brand Workshop - 1 p.m. What does your brand say about you? Learn how to create a brand during your college years that will appeal to future employers! Academic Forum 102.

Career Development Center Mini-Workshop Marathon - 2-3:30 p.m. Choosing a Major 2 p.m.; Creating Your Personal Brand 2:30 p.m.; Internship & Job Search 3 p.m. Via Zoom.

Tue. April 23

Writing Your Resume & Cover Letter Workshop - 11 a.m. Learn the basics on how to write your resume and cover letter to best market your skills and obtain that interview! Academic Forum 101.

Thinking About Graduate School? - 11 a.m. Heading to graduate school in the future? Learn how to ask the important questions and choose the right program for you & your future career! Via Zoom.

Career Development Center Mini-Workshop Marathon - 2-3:30 p.m. Soft Skills 2 p.m.; Successful Interviewing 2:30 p.m.; Designing Your Career Path 3 p.m.; Via Zoom.

Growth vs Fixed Mindset - 11 a.m. Learn how to shift your mindset. Academic Forum 203.

KU Campus Store Sidewalk Sale - Stop in the Multipurpose Room, MSU 218, to play games with friends and shop great deals on apparel and gift, school supplies, art and trade books.  While supplies last, sale is one day only. Exclusions may apply.

Softball vs. Millersville - 1 p.m. doubleheader at North Campus Field. (Live Stats)

Wed. April 24

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.

Soft Skills: What Employers Want Workshop - 2 p.m. Employers want you to have soft skills. What are soft skills you ask? Communication, professionalism, critical thinking and many more. Academic Forum 103.

Career Development Center Mini-Workshop Marathons - 3-4:30 p.m. and 5-6:30 p.m. Includes workshops for Writing Your Resume & Cover Letter (3-4:30 p.m. session ONLY), What Employers Want, (5-6:30 p.m. session ONLY), Successful Interviewing, and Designing Your Career Path. Via Zoom.

Bearfest - This year's edition of the annual festival starts Wednesday and continues through Saturday.