Bear Essentials

Nov. 4-11, 2026

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Announcements

Miller-Keystone Blood Drive - Nov. 18. Please consider signing up to donate. Every donation matters. 

Earn 3 Credits in Just 4 Weeks - Register for KU's Winter Online Session, Dec. 16-Jan. 13. 

Events

Wed. Nov. 4

Newman Night - Mass 5:30 p.m., Dinner 6 p.m., St. Christopher Newman Center (across from Old Main). 

Germany & the Alps Summer Study Info Session - 6-7 p.m., Old Main 123. Get info about an exciting KU summer program in Germany/Austria happening from May 20-June 15! Courses offered for this program are English, Professional Writing and German.

Unpopular Opinions - 6:30-8 p.m., Multicultural Center. Come share your hottest takes at BSU's Unpopular Opinions event! Come for fun conversations, different perspectives, and maybe a little friendly debate!

Thu. Nov. 5

Faculty First Thursday Presentation - 11 a.m., Sharadin 120. Join us for the talk "The Possibility of an Island" by assistant professor of studio art Anthony Smith, Jr.

Fri. Nov. 6

Women's Soccer at PSAC Playoffs at Slippery Rock - Semifinal 10 a.m. vs. Gannon. Winner advances to Sunday's final.

Pennhurst Asylum Trip - 6 p.m., meet at MSU to carpool. The Student Veteran's Association is hosting a trip down to Pennhurst Asylum! Reach out to cverr291@live.kutztown.edu at least 24 hours in advance if you plan to attend but do not have transportation arrangements. All are welcome!

Bears at Night: Y2K Throwback Party - 7-9 p.m., South Dining Hall Room 1. Throwback hits, karaoke, crafts, giveaways, and all the nostalgic fun you can handle. 

Sat. Nov. 7

Football vs. Bloomsburg - Noon, Andre Reed Stadium. Students reserve free tickets online.

Men's and Women's Cross Country at PSAC Championship - at Bloomsburg, Pa.

Sun. Nov. 8

Sunday Mass - Confession 4:15 p.m., pray the Rosary 4:30 p.m., Mass at 5 p.m., St. Christopher Newman Center (across from Old Main).

Turkey Bowl - Noon, Andre Reed Stadium. Kutztown Fraternal Council is hosting their annual flag football Turkey Bowl event. Open for all to make a team or watch, 6-7 players on a team. Bring canned food items for our drive for the Bears Essential Food Pantry!

Mon. Nov. 9

Start Your Business In Pa.: The First Steps - Noon-1 p.m., via Zoom. Join the "First Step" Q&A to learn about Pa. business registration, licenses, SBA funding, loans and business planning.

Scrap & Yap - 3-4:40 p.m., Boxwood House. Bring a friend, favorite crafting supplies, and scrapbook!

Women's Volleyball at PSAC Playoffs - time, location and opponent to be determined.

Tue.  Nov. 10

Spotlight on Mental Health - 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., MSU 218. Mental health-focused speakers, resource fair, documentary, and more! Event schedule linked.

Pokemon Card Trade & Battle - 4-6 p.m., Boxwood House - Trade and Battle! Plushie raffle included, donate Pokemon cards for extra raffle tickets!

Oscar Wilde Presentation with Dr. Leonard - 5-6 p.m. Rohrbach Library Room 7. 

Graduating this December? Virtual Financial Literacy and Loan Exit Counseling - 11 a.m. or 5 p.m. Presented by the Financial Aid Office. Please register to attend.

Wed. Nov. 11

Veterans Day Bake Sale - 10 a.m.-2 p.m. MSU table near information desk. 100% of proceeds go to Mighty Hero Homes Foundation, providing homes for veterans with housing insecurity.

Newman Night - Mass 5:30 p.m., Dinner 6 p.m., St. Christopher Newman Center (across from Old Main).

Meet First VP for Enrollment Management Candidate! - 11 a.m., Boehm 145. Open session to meet candidates for this important role (candidates also on campus Nov. 18/19).

Fall Book Review - 6 p.m., MSU 183. Join the EMLT Department for a night of new Children’s and Young Adult literature. Learn more at libsci_ku on Instagram.