Bear Essentials

Feb. 5, 2025

Pop Into the Spring 2025 Involvement Fair

A great opportunity to meet club and organization representatives. Thu. Feb. 6, 4-7 p.m. in MSU 218.

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Announcements

Grow PA Scholarships - Act 89 of 2024 established two new scholarship programs to provide more opportunities for students to pursue affordable post-secondary education and career preparation programs.

Lunch with the VP of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs - Hungry for good conversation? Join Dr. St. Onge for lunch on Fridays! RSVP:

Kutztown University Writing Center Spring 2025 - Open for the Spring 25 semester! Rohrbach Library 100c. Schedule In-person appointments: call 610-683-4733, email . Or, schedule online appointments.

Math Peer Tutoring - Free, no appointment needed. MATH 17 through Calculus. Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu, 2-5 p.m. in Lytle 207.

Military-Veteran Scholarship Opportunities - Learn more about scholarship opportunities for veteran and military-affiliated students.

Celebrating Black History Month - Stop in the library in February to see our Veterans display in observation of Black History Month!

Conference Services Applications Are Now Open - We're hiring! Join our team this summer in one of TWO exciting roles! Applications are open until March 28.

Request a Tutor - Requests can now be submitted through Starfish. Please visit the Tutoring Services website for instructions on how to submit your request.

Do you have a Heart of Gold? - From Feb. 10-14, the KU Foundation and KU Presidential Ambassadors celebrate I ❤ KU Week! Stop by the MSU to share the love for all things KU.

Signup for KU's Got Talent (Feb. 19) - Sign-up and show us what you've got! There will be first, second and third place prizes awarded by a panel of judges. Sign-up by Feb. 18 at 5 p.m.

JCPenney SUIT-UP Event - Sun. Feb. 16, 4-7 p.m. at JCPenney at the Lehigh Valley Mall. Get up to 45% off professional clothing. Bring KU ID. No Registration Needed, just show up!

KU Student Site Visit to Clark Associates (Feb. 21.) - All majors welcome. Limited to 30 students. Transportation and lunch provided. Learn more about the organization, recruitment process and potential internship, volunteer and full-time opportunities. Register ASAP on Handshake.

Events

Wed. Feb. 5

Boxwood Women's Center & LGBTQ+ Winter Welcome - 3-5 p.m. Join us at Boxwood House for info, resources, snacks and games at our Pokemon theme event. Bring your cards to trade or donate.

Senior Kick-Off - 2 p.m.  Receive info to successfully find employment Walk away with the knowledge, resources and enthusiasm to finish strong at KU! Via Zoom.

Women's Basketball vs. Lock Haven - 5:30 p.m., Keystone Arena. Students access general admission seating tickets with KU login.

Men's Basketball vs. Lock Haven - 7:30 p.m., Keystone Arena. Students access general admission seating tickets with KU login.

Thu. Feb. 6

Spring '25 Involvement Fair - 'POP' into involvement and explore over 200 orgs. at the Spring Involvement Fair! This event will be held on Thursday Feb. 6th 4-7pm, located in MSU 218. 

Writing Your Resume & Cover Letter - 2 p.m. Learn the basics on how to write your resume and cover letter to best market your skills and obtain that interview!  AF 102.

Open Hour with Provost - 2 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.

Faculty First Thursday Presentation - Refreshments from 10:30-11 a.m., Presentations from 11-11:45 a.m., Q&A from 11:45 a.m. to noon. Sharadin 120.

Thursdays Weekly Collegiate Recovery Meetings - For sober curious and those seeking a substance-free lifestyle, discussions & activities. Students supporting other students. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. in the Health Center

100 Days Till Graduation Event - 11 a.m - 1 p.m.  -Seniors, come celebrate 100 days until graduation! there will be free snacks and prizes. OM Lobby.

Student Success Workshop - Syllabus Mapping. Thursday, February 6th at 11 a.m. in AF 203.

Designing Your Career Path - 11 a.m.  Learn to access the latest career info & resources and discover the value of career exploration in making informed career decisions OM 138

Fri. Feb. 7

Feminist Friday - 2 p.m. at Boxwood House - Join the Women's Center for the first Feminist Friday of the Semester.  Our topic will be Fashion and Self-Expression.

Clay Club Project Night: Toothy Toothbrush Holders - 6:30-8:30 p.m., Sharadin 108. Jacob Wildermuth is a master at sculpting teeth and gums. This project will make brushing your teeth a blast!

Wrestling vs. Millersville - 7 p.m., Keystone Arena.

Sun. Feb. 9

Sunday Mass Time - Mass at the Saint Christopher Catholic Newman Center will be held at 3 p.m.

Tue. Feb. 11

Internship & Job Search Strategies Workshop - 3 p.m. Discover the ways to find jobs and internships as well as learning the art of networking & tips to locate "hidden jobs! Via Zoom

Student Success Workshop - KU Technology. 11 a.m. in AF 203

Sexpert Bingo with Justine Shuey - Sexpert Bingo will be hosted by sexuality educator, Justine Shuey! Join us at 7 p.m., located in MSU 218 for sex positivity, education and prizes.

Wed. Feb. 12

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

Visiting Ceramic Artist George Rodriguez - George Rodriguez will demonstrate and share his experience growing up in El Paso, Texas.  3 p.m. artist lecture, demo 4-8 p.m. (also Feb. 13, noon-3 p.m.), Sharadin 108.

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.

History through Music with Barron Ryan Trio - Piano trio commemorates the Tulsa Massacre of 1921 with this original work. 7:30pm in Schaeffer Aud. KU Students just $10.