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Gimme A Break! Kutztown Wellness Days - Relax and check out the self-care and fun around campus to help you center yourself this semester. Feb. 11, March 10, April 20. Register & learn more.

Save the Date for I Heart KU Week - Join the Presidential Ambassadors for a week-long series of events, Feb. 8-12.

Valentine's Day Cards only $1.50 - The Print Center is offering Valentine's Day cards. Customize your own 5x7 card with an envelope. Contact Amanda at the Print Center.

Math Peer Tutoring - Free, no appointment needed. MAT 17 through Calculus. Monday - Thursday in Lytle 226 and via Zoom, 2-5 p.m.

Request a Tutor - Tutoring Request Forms are available on your MyKU account under Academic Services. Email if you have any questions.

Request an Academic Peer Mentor (APM) - Looking for assistance with academic skills like time management or organization? Request an APM today to work with a fellow KU student to achieve success.

Online Tutoring Labs Now Available

Save the Date: KU Entrepreneurship Week - Inviting all KU Student Entrepreneurs to showcase their business: Marketplace, March 24, 10 a.m., Student Panel, March 25, 11 a.m. sign-up by email.

You Deserve a Cookie - Stop in at KU Campus Store and spend $40, Get a free box of cookies.

In-store only | While supplies last | Ends Feb. 7. Excludes textbooks

Events

Welcome Week Events continue through Feb. 12

Wed. Feb. 3

When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Moderated Dialogue with Patrisse Cullors - 4 p.m. Virtual Event Information. Twenty randomly selected attendees will receive a copy of Patrisse Cullors’ book.

Women's Center Spring Open House - Drop in from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Women's Center in Old Main B 126 for lots of helpful information.

LGBTQ+ Resource Center Spring Open House - Drop in from 12 to 2 p.m. at the LGBTQ+ Resource Center Center in Old Main A - 003.

Writing Your Resume and Cover Letter - 1 p.m. Learn the basics on how to write your resume and cover letter to best market your skills and obtain that interview.

Ujima Conference Day 1 - This is a three day conference that will include presenters, crafts, free items and food. Continues Feb. 4-5.

• • Umoja & Kujichagulia - We will be honoring these principles through interactive activities and discussions. These events begin at 5:30 p.m.

 

Thu. Feb. 4

Searching for Water in Humanitarian Crises - Join us for a presentation of the search for water in refugee camps and conflict zones in East Africa.

Ujima conference Day 2 - Day two of the conference will start at 10 a.m. and last until 6 p.m. Throughout the day we will have discussions, presenters and fun activities.

• • • Kuumba, Umoja, Ujima, & Ujama - We will be honoring these principles through art, student-led discussion, movie showing and food. At the Multicultural Center (MCC), 3-6 p.m
    • Hot Topic Talks - Join our discussion on the Harlem Renaissance at the MCC from 12:30-1 p.m. RSVP on Engage to get a Grab and Go lunch.
    • Networking with Veterans Service - Network at the MCC from 1:30-2 p.m. with Veterans Services! This event will follow CDC guidelines for social distancing.

Get a Federal Government Job - 3 p.m. This federal government session will introduce you to job searching strategies as well as how to create a federal resume.

Senior Kick-Off - 11 a.m. Receive info. and support you need to find employment/grad school success

Fri. Feb. 5

Feminist Friday - Fun arts and crafts with fun, feminist discussion. Stop by the Women's Center for a Feminist Friday supply bag (or refill kit-if you participated last semester).

First Friday Sale - Save 20% on apparel & gift for the first Friday of the month. In-store & online

Ujima conference Day 3 - This is free, three day conference that includes presenters, activities and food.

• • Hot Topic Talks - This "Hot Topic Talk" will discuss appropriation versus appreciation, begins at 9 a.m. Light refreshments will be provided.
  • Imani - We will be honoring this principle through a "Star Activity" that highlights the importance of support and community.
  • "The Hill We Climb" Discussion - Discuss Amanda Gorman's "The Hill We Climb". RSVP for a Grab N Go Lunch. 12:30 p.m.
  • Nia - We will be honoring this principle through a vision board activity. This event is in-person @ the MCC beginning at 10 a.m.

Mon. Feb. 8

I Heart KU Week: Thank You To Students - Join the Presidential Ambassadors at 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. to play a Kutztown trivia Kahoot and win Dunkin and Starbucks gift cards.

Join the Residence Life Social Justice Book Club - We will be reading: Internment by Samira Ahmed and meet Mondays at 8 p.m. on Zoom.

Choosing a Major - 2 p.m. Explore myths and facts about majors and careers and how you can narrow down options to make the best decision for your future.

Tue. Feb. 9

I Heart KU Week: Thank You to Friends and Family - Join us at 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. to participate in a virtual Scavenger Hunt to win gift cards to the Campus Store.

First Step to Starting Your Business - Join us for our free webinar designed for people who are thinking about starting a business or who are in the early stages of starting. 2-3 p.m.

TB Testing at Health Center-Beck Hall, First Floor - Tue. Feb. 9, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Return Thu. Feb. 11, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for results. Appointment required. $12 Fee charged to KU Account.

Successful Interviewing - 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.

GoinGlobal: Searching in the US & Abroad - 11 a.m. Learn about this internship and job search tool with over 16 million listings from the U.S. and around the world.

Pride Bingo - Bingo is fun to begin with, but bingo with themes is even better. Join us for a night of Pride bingo hosted by Alyssa Edwards from 7-8 p.m.

Remember What You Read - 11 a.m. - Learn strategies to better understand material in textbooks: Zoom Meeting ID: 974 6649 9527

Wed. Feb. 10

I Heart KU Week: Thank You to Faculty and Staff - Join us at 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. to play Golden Bear Bingo to win Paw Passes.

Creating Your Personal Brand - 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.