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March 22, 2023

Mark the Dates: Internship and Job Fairs

Don't miss this semester's Internship and Job Fairs, Wednesday March 29 in MSU 218, and Tuesday, April 18, virtual.

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Announcements

Multicultural Book Drive - Help reach our goal of donating 100 books that feature a diverse main character to the Reading Area School District. Donation bin at MSU 281.

Apply to be at Peer Tutor and Academic Peer Mentor - Interested in tutoring? Complete an Employment Application. Recruiting peer tutors and Academic Peer Mentors (APM) for fall 2023

Drop-In Tutoring Labs-No Appointment Necessary - Labs available in Business, CRJ, Computer Science, Math, POL-PHI and STEM.

APSCUF-KU Student Scholarships Spring 2023 - $500 scholarships and $250 scholarships available to undergraduate students returning for Fall 2023.

The MSU Is Hiring - Interested in working in the McFarland Student Union? We are Hiring! Please use the link to apply by March 31.

Events

Wed. March 22

AST Emerald Week: Trivia Night - With your typical trivia. Three people per team, $5 a person or $15 a team! Winning team receives prize.

Open Hour with the Provost - 3 p.m. in Bears Den, MSU. Students are invited to drop by and chat with the Provost, Dr. Lorin Basden Arnold, during her open office hour.

Writing Your Resume & 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. Boehm 145.

Thu. March 23

Kutztown University Council of Trustees Meeting - Committee meetings at 1:30 p.m.: Academic and Student Affairs 323 MSU, Finance, Property and Audit 322 MSU, Human Diversity 325 MSU, University Relations and Advancement 324 MSU.  Plenary Session at 3 p.m. in MSU 250.

Give us Your Opinion: Enter to Win a Gift Card - We would like to hear your thoughts on areas of the KU website. Join us for this open session in MSU 322 from 11 a.m.-noon.

Woman2Woman - Women's History Month - 6 p.m. Open mic for anyone to speak their truth in any creative way. MSU Bear's Den in the front of Starbucks.

AST Emerald Week: Painting with the Taus - Canvas painting, music, snacks and soda. $4 a person to participate.

Irish Dunk at the Heath Center - Irish hospitality with FREE hot chocolate and doughnuts, 10 a.m. - noon.

Break-Up with Tobacco and Vaping Before Summer - Freedom from smoking/vaping. Meet with a smoking cessation specialist to help be smoke-free by summer, .

Softball vs. Chestnut Hill (DH) - 1 p.m. North Campus Field (Live Stats | Video)

Fri. March 24

Study Abroad Information Table - Visit us outside the Cub Cafe from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. to learn more about study abroad.

Give us Your Opinion: Enter to Win a Gift Card - We would like to hear your thoughts on areas of the KU website. Join us for this open session in MSU 322 from 2-3 p.m.

Feminist Friday at Boxwood House - 2 p.m. - This week's theme is "Let's Get Crafty!"

AST Emerald Week: Basketball Tournament - Three people per team, $5 a person or $15 a team! Winning team receives prize.

Feminist Fun Night: Painting in PJ's - 5 p.m., Multicultural Center Rm 206. Join FMLA & Women's Center for a fun night of painting with a twist! Limited # of painting kits available for those who RSVP on Engage.

Clay Club Project Night: Stuffed Animals - Make ceramic stuffed animal sculptures with Oona Brayshaw. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in Sharadin 108.

M/W Tennis vs. PSU Harrisburg - 3 p.m. Keystone Courts.

Sat. March 25

Collegiate Recovery Hosts an Open AA Meeting -Open AA meeting, 9-10 a.m. with breakfast., collegiate recovery social, 10 a.m.-noon. .

Baseball vs. Lock Haven (DH) - Noon. North Campus Field (Live Stats | Video)

Softball vs. Lock Haven (DH) - 1 p.m. North Campus Field (Live Stats | Video)

M/W Tennis vs. West Chester - 2 p.m. Keystone Courts.

Acrobatics & Tumbling vs. West Liberty - 2 p.m. Keystone Arena (Video)

Mon. March 27

Spring Thyme Herb Sale MSU Lobby - Purchase herb cells These are plant cells that will need to be transplanted, but instructions are included on how to do so with your purchase.

Want to Start a Business? - Entrepreneurship Week (3/27-3/31) is a great way to learn what it takes to start your business. Join us for exciting workshops and panel discussions over lunch!

Tue. March 28

Tuesdays with Health Promotion Champions - Take a midday break to relax and experience an escape room with mystery and puzzles. 1-3 p.m. at the Health Center.

Get STD Tested in Health Center, 1st Floor, Beck - 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Testing is free and confidential. No appointment necessary.

Balancing Campus Involvement and Networking - AF 203, 11 a.m. Join us for this student success workshop.

Campus Clean Up - Help keep our campus beautiful. Link to register.

Human Library Event - 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Stop by Rohrbach Library to check out a Human Book for conversations about topics that are sometimes difficult, controversial and stigmatizing.

Wed. March 29

Give us Your Opinion: Enter to Win a Gift Card - We would like to hear your thoughts on areas of the KU website. Join us for this open session in MSU 325 from 2-3 p.m.

Open Hour with the Provost - 1 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.

On-Campus KU Internship and Job Fair – 12–3 p.m. in MSU 218. There will be more than 65 employers attending. Please come dressed professionally and with copies of your resume. For a list of employers coming to the fair, please log on to Handshake. Questions? Call 610-683-4067.