Bear Essentials
April 24, 2024
Bearfest 45
Kutztown’s longest-running tradition brings the past to life with a week filled with exciting events and activities. From April 24-27, immerse yourself in our captivating theme: "When History Comes Alive."
Lost and Found - The lost and found is located at the information desk in the MSU. Browse current inventory clicking the link below. visit information desk to claim an item.
The Athletic: Free Access to Sports News Site - Sign up for The Athletic and follow your favorite teams, provides in-depth coverage, analysis, and commentary on sports and teams.
Apply to be a Business Lab Assistant - Tutoring Services is recruiting Business Lab Assistants for Fall 2024. Complete an application and view the Lab Assistant description at our website.
Save the Date: Jazz Ensemble 1 Concert - Thursday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Schaeffer Auditorium. Free and open to the public. Works by Maynard Ferguson, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie and more.
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 24
Graffiti Art Making Workshop - Come join us for our graffiti art making workshops facilitated by Dra. Sotomayor in Sharadin 113 at 3 p.m.
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 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 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.
Poetics of Hip-Hop Writing Workshop - Please join the Hip-Hop Club and KU Pen 2 Paper Club for a writing workshop at 7 p.m. in the upstairs classroom in the Multicultural Center.
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 Mini-Workshop Marathon - Writing Your Resume & Cover Letter 3 p.m.; Successful Interviewing 3:30 p.m.; Designing Your Career Path 4 p.m. Via Zoom.
Bearfest - 4-9 p.m. Foam Slide Day.
Thu. April 25
Council of Trustees Meeting - 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.
Internship & Job Search Strategies - 11 a.m. Discover the ways to find jobs and internships, as well as learning the art of networking & tips to locate "hidden jobs!" Academic Forum 101.
Choosing a Major Workshop - 11 a.m. Explore myths and facts about majors and careers and how you can narrow down options to make the best decision for your future! Academic Forum 102.
Career Development Mini-Workshop Marathon - 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Soft Skills: What Employers Want 3 p.m.; Creating your Personal Brand 3:30 pm; Internship & Job Search Strategies 4 p.m. Via Zoom.
Bearfest - 4:30-9 p.m. Picnic and Drag Bingo.
Fri. April 26
Butterfly Garden - Hosted by Office of Student Involvement. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sit and relax in a serene butterfly garden and even feed them nectar.
Game Afternoon For Transfer and Commuter Students - A fun afternoon of board games and meeting new people! Lytle Hall Room 136 from 2:30 p.m. till 4:30 p.m.
Baseball vs. Shippensburg - 1 p.m. doubleheader at North Campus Field (Live Video | Live Stats)
Bearfest - 6:30-10 p.m. Casino Night.
Sat. April 27
Women's Lacrosse vs. Millersville - 12 p.m. at Keystone Field (Live Video | Live Stats)
Bearfest - 1-5 p.m. Community Day.
Tue. April 30
Hip-Hop Showcase: Moments Create Movements - Join us for the dopest Hip-Hop show in Schaeffer Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. Food truck and t-shirt giveaway starting at 5:30 p.m.
Pet Therapy Day - Take a break from classes and snuggle up with some furry friends! Event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the MSU Lawn.
End the Semester with Success: Finals Prep - 11 a.m. Learn strategies to prepare you for finals. Academic Forum 203.
Wed. May 1
Open Hour with Provost - 3 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.
Women's Lacrosse vs. West Chester - 4 p.m. at Keystone Field (Live Video | Live Stats)
Last Day for Tutoring - May 1 is the last day of tutoring for the spring semester.