Bear Essentials
April 22, 2026
There’s nothing like springtime at KU🌸🌼
Events
Wed. April 22
Career Readiness: What Employers Want Workshop - 2 p.m., Academic Forum 103. Employers want you to have soft skills. Learn about soft skills like communication, professionalism, critical thinking and many more!
Women's Lacrosse vs. Bloomsburg - 3 p.m., Keystone Field.
"River Names" Poetry Reading by Michael Downing - 4:30 p.m., Rohrbach Library's Brick Lounge (Main Floor). Celebrating Earth Day with a nature poetry reading!
Lorax Outdoor Movie - 7 p.m, DMZ. Come on down to enjoy dirt pudding cups and for an exclusive viewing of the Lorax, just in time for Earth Day!
Career Readiness: What Employers Want Workshop - 2 p.m., Academic Forum 103. Employers want you to have soft skills. What are soft skills you ask? Communication, professionalism, critical thinking and many more.
EAC Thrift Sale - 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Schaeffer Lawn. Come out to the Schaeffer Lawn and check out EAC's annual Earth Day thrift sale!
Thu. April 23
Women Entrepreneurs - 10-11:30 a.m., MSU 218. Entrepreneurship Week panel.
Women's Golf PSAC Championship - 10 a.m., Berkleigh Golf Club.
Societal Impact - Noon-1:30 p.m., MSU 218. Entrepreneurship Week panel.
Men's Tennis vs Chestnut Hill - 3 p.m., Keystone Courts.
Designing Your Career Path Workshop - 11 a.m., Academic Forum 102. Learn to access the latest career info & resources and discover the value of career exploration in making informed career decisions.
Career Readiness: What Employers Want Workshop - 11 a.m., Academic Forum 103. Employers want you to have soft skills. What are soft skills you ask? Communication, professionalism, critical thinking and many more.
Pardon Me: Community Building & Equity - 11 a.m., Multicultural Center. FDI lecture by Dra. Sotomayor on criminal records, pardons and equity. Register online.
Tree Walk with Prof. Emeritus Chris Sacchi - 11 a.m., MSU Gallery. Meet at the bear statue outside Boehm Hall for a tour of campus trees, then a reception for the exhibition "how to know a tree."
KTech Earth Day Raffle - 11 a.m - 3 p.m., Old Main Lobby. Bring old electronics to recycle and earn raffle tickets. Win a desktop PC setup or gift cards.
Moments Create Movements 2: The Remix - 6 -8 p.m., Schaeffer Aud. This Hip-hop showcase includes many of our talented students from organizations including Catwalk Modeling Troupe, Pen2Paper, The Home of Hip Hop, and many more. Joining our talented students are several alumni and local guest performers!
Fri. April 24
Women's Golf PSAC Championship - 9 a.m., Berkleigh Golf Club.
Baseball vs. Millersville - 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m., North Campus Baseball Field.
Empowerment Bonfire: Alumni Weekend - 7 p.m., German Cultural Heritage Center. Join us to celebrate Alumni Weekend and set the past free!
Essence Magazine Launch Party! - 3-5 p.m., Rohrbach Library. Come to the Rohrbach Library Brick Lounge for the elusive exclusive annual event of the Essence Fine Arts & Literary Magazine Launch Party!
Sat. April 25
Women's Lacrosse vs. Shepherd - 2 p.m., Keystone Field.
BSU Gala Elegance in Ebony - 7-10 p.m., MSU 274. The Black Student Union proudly presents our Annual Gala, Elegance in Ebony, an evening dedicated to celebrating style, culture and self-expression.
Sun. April 26
BSU Washington D.C. Trip - 6 a.m. - 11 p.m., African American Museum. Black Student Union Will be holding a day trip to Washington D.C. If you are interested in attending the event please email Trich245@live.kutztown.edu. Seats are taken up fast please email ASAP.
Mon. April 27
Scoop Night at Rita's with KU Chamber Players: A Sweet Collaboration - 6-8 p.m., Join us at Rita’s in Kutztown for an evening of beautiful live chamber music and delicious treats.
DEI Workplace Environments - 3-5 p.m., Multicultural Center. Join fellow students and staff for a lecture hosted by Graduate Assistant Austin Harris! There are three different classes this week that encourage open discussions, activities and prizes!
Tue. April 28
Talk and Q&A with Director and Filmmaker Alice Wu - 11 a.m.-noon, Boxwood House. As part of our celebration for Lesbian Visibility Week, we will hold a talk and Q&A with director and filmmaker Alice Wu!
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Spring Bake Sale - 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Old Main Lobby!
Screening of 'Saving Face' - 4 p.m., MSU 116. As part of our celebration for Lesbian Visibility Week, we will hold a screening of the film 'Saving Face' by Alice Wu!
Wed. April 29
Bearfest Kickoff Day - 3-10 p.m., DMZ. Picnic 4:30-7:30 p.m., Sensory Glow Night 7:30-10 p.m.