Bear Essentials

May 14, 2025

Congratulations to the Class of 2025!

Commencement ceremonies will be held Friday and Saturday.

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Announcements

Library Hours for Finals Week - Please visit our website for finals week hours at Rohrbach Library.

Ready to Become a Certified EMT? - KU + Muhlenberg Ambulance Association are offering a National Registry EMT Course this summer. Learn lifesaving skills, get certified, and make an impact!

2025 Kutztown University Summer Sessions - May 27-June 27 and July 7-August 7. On Campus, online and hybrid.

VIDEO: President Campus Community Reception - Watch video of last week's welcome event for KU's next president, Dr. Philip Cavalier.

The Collage Newsletter - This issue features students Kerrigan Ciocari, Hannah Katein, Kody Knight, and Caitlyn Polter and several insightful KU faculty members. 

PASSHE Chancellor Message to Graduates - Read the latest blog from PASSHE Chancellor Christopher Fiorentino, Dream Big and Change the World.

Events

Thu. May 15

Senior Toast - Join the KU Foundation and Career Development Center to celebrate seniors graduating this weekend. Keystone Arena, 4 p.m. Graduates, please RSVP if you'd like to attend.

Softball vs. Shippensburg - 1 p.m. at North Campus Field. NCAA Division II Atlantic Super Regional game 1.

Fri. May 16

Graduate Commencement - Ceremony in O'Pake Fieldhouse for students completing master's and doctoral degrees in all four colleges. 5 p.m. Watch online.

Softball vs. Shippensburg - 1 p.m. at North Campus Field. NCAA Division II Atlantic Super Regional game 2 (game 3 follows, if necessary)

Sat. May 17

Undergraduate Commencement - Ceremonies in O'Pake Fieldhouse for students completing bachelor's degrees. 9 a.m., colleges of Education and Liberal Arts & Sciences. 2 p.m. Colleges of Business and Visual & Performing Arts. Watch online.

Tue. May 20

Grades Posted - Spring semester grades will be posted by 8 p.m.

This is the final issue of Bear Essentials this semester. Have a great summer!