Bear Essentials
Dec. 10, 2025
2025 Kutztown University Holiday Greeting
Kutztown University President Dr. Phil Cavalier, with Cade Herndon, student government president, and Alexis Willingham, student government secretary, wishing everyone in the K.U. community a safe and happy holiday season.
Golden Bears to Host NCAA Semifinal Saturday
The record-breaking K.U. Football Team earned the No. 2 seed among the final four teams and will welcome No. 3 seed Harding (Ark.) to Andre Reed Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 3:30 p.m.
The Collage Fall 2025 Newsletter - The Fall 2025 issue features professors from English and Political Science and students majoring in History, Environmental Science, and Biology.
MSU Shuttle Stop Change, Wed Dec. 10 - The MSU shuttle stop will be relocated curbside on College Blvd today. Please direct questions to shuttle@kutztown.edu.
Library Hours - Visit the library website to view extended hours for finals week. Note, the library will be closed on Fri. Jan. 2.
Late Departure Procedure to Attend Football Playoffs - Students, see email sent Tuesday from Announcements for information on staying in the residence halls to attend Saturday's football playoff game.
University Lost and Found - The last day to claim anything from the university lost and found is Fri., Dec. 12 at 10 p.m.
Free Coursera: Skill Up This Winter Break - Coursera courses turn downtime into career momentum. Learn anytime, anywhere, and finish before spring. No cost. No stress. Just skills.
Winter Tutoring - Taking a winter class? Support is available through Tutor.com, a virtual 24/7 tutoring platform. Just check the Tutoring Services website for instructions.
VA Benefits Monthly Verification - Military students: Receive your monthly stipend or housing allowance by submitting your verification to the VA at the end of each month.
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!
Army Tuition Assistance (TA) - Reminder to eligible military members, submit a Tuition Assistance Request if you plan to use FTA for the upcoming Spring 2026 semester.
Enrollment Certification Form - Military students: submit for the Spring 2026 semester if you plan to use military benefits. This must be completed every semester.
Events
Wed. Dec. 10
Adoration - 6 - 9 p.m., Night prayer, 8:45 p.m., St. Christopher Catholic Newman Center (across from Old Main). This event will be held Dec. 10 and 11, during these times.
Hot Chocolate & Finals Kits - Supporting your success during finals! Drop by the Student Success Center (Rohrbach Library 11) through Dec. 12 for free hot chocolate and a finals supply kit.
Thu. Dec. 11
Council of Trustees - 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.
Fri. Dec. 12
Residence Halls Close - 6 p.m.
Sat. Dec. 13
Commencement Ceremony - 9 a.m., O'Pake Fieldhouse. Please note the updated start time.
Commencement Coverage - Follow the live stream and view photos and other links from Saturday's ceremony.
Football vs Harding NCAA Semifinal -3:30 p.m., Andre Reed Stadium. Tickets are free for the first 350 K.U. students who reserve them. Login with your MyKU credentials to get your ticket. One per student. Available online only.
Follow Football Playoff Game Online- Fans can follow the game on the K.U. Athletics website and watch the game on ESPN+ or listen on KUR.
Mon. Dec. 15
First Step – Your Path to Business Ownership - Noon, online. Join us for this free weekly webinar designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs take their first, most important step toward launching a business in Pennsylvania.
Tue. Dec. 16
Look for Grades in MyKU - Fall 2025 grades are scheduled to be posted by 8 p.m.
Wed. Dec. 17
Winter Online Session Begins - There is still time to register for a winter session class.
This is the last Bear Essentials email of the semester. The next issue will be sent Wed., Jan. 21.