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Announcements

KU Bears Grant Funding Deadline Feb. 26 - Program supports faculty/student research/investigative pairs. $2,500 for wages/$500 for presentation travel. Open to freshmen, sophomores and juniors.

Folds of Honor Scholarships - Military, Veteran, and Military-Affiliated Students should submit application by March 31.

One Financial Services Scholarship - Female Military, Veteran, and Military-Affiliated Students should submit application by March 29.

KU Advance - In a few weeks, get ready to fast track your career path for free through KU ADVANCE!

Employment Opportunity: Summer Conference Assistants - The Conference Assistant (CA) is responsive to the needs of various conferences and camps brought to the KU campus through the Office of Conference & Events.

Events

Wed. Feb. 14

Writing Your Resume & Cover Letter Workshop - 2 p.m. Learn the basics on how to write your resume and cover letter to market your skills and obtain that interview! OM 138.

It's On Us: Survivor Love Letters - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the table in MSU 223. Join It's On Us in making survivor love letters.

Creating Your Personal Brand Workshop - 3 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! Via Zoom.

Clay Club Project Night: Three-Legged Vessels - Come make a fun project in clay with William Murray. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in Sharadin 108.

Thu. Feb. 15

Test of KU Alert System - Beginning at 10:50 a.m. and continuing for several minutes after, there will be a test of the KU Alert system via text message, email, loudspeakers, website, social media and computer desktops.

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! Via Zoom.

Thinking About Grad 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.

Get a Federal Government Job Workshop - 2 p.m. This federal government session will introduce you to job searching strategies as well as how to create a federal resume. Stratton 116.

Weekly Open Collegiate Recovery Meeting - For sober and sober curious. 7-8 p.m., Health Center, Beck 119.

Wrestling vs. East Stroudsburg - 7 p.m., Keystone Arena (Live Video |Live Results)

Sat. Feb. 17

Women's Basketball vs. Bloomsburg - 1 p.m. Keystone Arena (Live Video | Live Stats)

Men's Basketball vs. Bloomsburg - 3 p.m. Keystone Arena (Live Video | Live Stats)

Mon. Feb. 19

President’s Day – Classes held, offices open on normal schedules.

Women's Center Book Club - 2 p.m. Chanel Miller's "Know My Name" - Sign up through Engage or Instagram and receive a free book. Join us in the Women's Center at Boxwood House.

Sex/Wellness BINGO - Rec. Center, Room 200, 3-5 p.m. Enjoy a fun BINGO Break and play to win assorted prizes. This is a free event.

Tue. Feb. 20

Ujima Conference It Takes a Village - "Celebrating Black Literature, Media, and Literature Circles," hosted by the Frederick Douglass Institute. 9-11 a.m. Multicultural Center. Full conference schedule.

Disney College Program Info Session - 1 p.m. Learn more about the Disney College Program and how you may be able to earn academic credit for interning at the "Happiest Place on Earth." AF 103.

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. MSU 250.

Test Taking & Anxiety Management Strategies - 11 a.m. Learn helpful strategies for test taking at AF 203.

Wed. Feb. 21

Ujima Conference Keynote speaker Dr. Denise Pearson - PASSHE Vice Chancellor and Chief DEI officer. Noon, MSU 218. Full conference schedule.

Creating Your Personal Brand - 2 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! OM 138.