Bear Essentials
Jan. 21, 2026
BARTA Adds Bus Service to KU Campus
The BARTA bus service has added Kutztown University to its existing bus service Route 22, providing students and the local Kutztown community with public transportation to and from Reading.
Bear Essentials is Your Weekly Student E-Newsletter- Distributed every Wednesday during the semester, announcements and events can be submitted online.
Move-In Weekend Schedule - Due to the chance of a major winter storm this weekend, the Residence Life and Housing office has made changes to the residence hall opening schedule. Please see your KU email for details and on-going updates.
Find Your Class Buildings - Refer to this building code list to find the building where your classes are located.
Looking for an On-Campus Job? - Check out the job opportunities on Handshake, which is the job and career platform. Go to the Job tab and filter on-campus jobs, then follow the instructions to apply.
Engage at K.U. - Find organizations, attend events, track involvement.
Save the Date: Spring Involvement Fair - Thu. Feb. 5, 4 p.m., MSU 218.
Bookstore Account - Students receiving financial aid in excess of their institutional charges (tuition, fees, meals, housing, etc.) may request a bookstore account be established at the KU Campus Store for the purchase of course-required books and supplies.
Events
Wed. Jan. 21
Zooming into K.U. - 6:30 p.m., Zoom. Looking to connect with new students? Build connections? Join Housing and Residence Life on Zoom to meet new people.
Thu. Jan. 22
Navegando PA One Stop Shop: Industrias Caseras - 6 p.m., 100 Student Recreation Center. Pa. SBDC event. (Este evento es en Español. This event is in Spanish.)
Fri. Jan. 23
Wrestling vs. Fairmont St. - 7 p.m., Keystone Arena.
Sun. Jan. 25
Great Golden Bear Mystery - 7 p.m., Dixon Conference Room. Follow the clues, solve the case of the missing mascot, and enjoy board games along the way.
Mon. Jan. 26
First Day of Spring Semester Classes
Welcome Back from the St. Christopher Catholic Newman Center - The center reopens at 10 a.m. (until 4:30 p.m.). Check the website for event information.
Tue. Jan. 27
Military and Veterans Open House - 9 a.m.-noon, Veterans Center (262 MSU).
Free Hot Chocolate and Whoopie Pies - 1-3 p.m., Old Main Lobby. The Career Development Center would like to welcome you back with sweet treats! Meet the staff and win prizes.
2026 MLK Commemoration Speaker: Hill Harper - 3 p.m., MSU 183. We will join via video webinar: West Chester University's 2026 MLK Campus Commemoration featuring Hill Harper as the keynote speaker.
Glow Golf - 6-8 p.m., MSU 218. Get ready for glow in the dark mini golf! 18 holes of fun lit up by black lights, laser lights and music!
Kickstart K.U. - 6 p.m., Berks Rec Room.
Women's Basketball vs. East Stroudsburg - 5:30 p.m., Keystone Arena.
Men's Basketball vs. East Stroudsburg - 7:30 p.m., Keystone Arena.