Bear Essentials
Nov. 5, 2025
Golden Bear Field Hockey to Host PSAC Championship
The undefeated and top-ranked KU Field Hockey Team will host the PSAC Championship Tournament Friday and Sunday.
New Student Orientation Is Hiring! - The Office of New Student Orientation is looking for Summer 2026 student orientation facilitators. Email orientation@kutztown.edu for more information.
Mental Health Surveys - KU is kicking off a four-year partnership with the Jed Foundation to improve campus mental health and suicide prevention work. Please participate in the Healthy Minds Study, which was sent to your email. Participation open until Nov. 24.
Events
Wed. Nov. 5
Tax and Business Planning Webinar - 1-2 p.m. Get ahead of year-end planning with expert advice on tax-saving strategies, business structuring, and long-term financial alignment.
Coping Skills Carnival: Stress Awareness Day - 1-3 p.m., MSU 223. Learn healthy coping skills the fun way. There will be games, activities, giveaways and great ideas for stress management!
Summer Study Abroad Info Session: Germany/Austria - 6-7 p.m., Old Main 132. All majors welcome. Learn about this 3.5-week program in Germany & Austria.
Newman Night - 6 p.m., St. Christopher Catholic Newman Center. Free meal and activities with Catholic Campus Ministry.
Women's Soccer vs. Shippensburg - 3 p.m. Keystone Field.
Thu. Nov. 6
Council of Trustees - The KU Council of Trustees will meet in the McFarland Student Union. Committee meetings start at 1:30 p.m. The plenary session starts at 3 p.m., MSU 250.
KU-CVPA Faculty First Thursday Presentation - 11 a.m., Sharadin 120. Elevating Organizational Culture by Facilitating Mental Health Disclosures at Work. Presenters: Professors Diana Ebersole and Yuxia Qian, Communication Studies Department.
Fri. Nov. 7
14th Annual Global Environment Conference - 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aging Across Cultures and Communities: Local and Global Trends and Innovations. Held by the Department of Social Work via Zoom.
Kutztown Esports Presents: Casino Night - 6-9 p.m. in the MSU Multipurpose Room. Join us for Blackjack, Taxas Hold'em and Baccarat. There will be popcorn and prizes!
Field Hockey PSAC Semifinal vs. West Chester - 3 p.m., Andre Reed Stadium. Shippensburg and East Stroudsburg play the other semifinal at 5:30 p.m. Tickets free for KU students with ID.
Kutztown BnB - Breakfast 'n' Belonging Bears at Night, 6-9 p.m., South Dining Hall Room 1. Serving up good vibes, breakfast-for-dinner. Bring your friends, we'll bring the waffles.
Sun. Nov. 9
Field Hockey PSAC Championship - Winners of Friday's semifinals play at Andre Reed Stadium, noon. Tickets free for KU students with ID.
Newman Council Sundays - Confession at 4:15 p.m., pray the Rosary at 4:30 p.m., Mass at 5 p.m. St. Christopher Catholic Newman Center (across from Old Main).
Mon. Nov. 10
First Step: Your Path to Business Ownership First Step - Noon. Join us for this free weekly webinar designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs take their first step toward launching a business.
Power of Place: a Rohrbach Library & FYS Collab - Placemaking pop-ups at 9:30 a.m. Add to the Wall of Belonging, photos to a KU Collage and/or make pocket art with a roving Art on a Cart. At Rohrbach Library.
MSU Food Trivia - 7 p.m., MSU 223. An evening of fun, friendly competition and brain-teasing questions!
Tue. Nov. 11
Global Connections Hour - 3 p.m., MSU 250. Connect with international faculty, students, and friends to share cultures, enjoy refreshments and build global friendships.
C.O.B. Advisory Board Networking Night - 5-7 p.m., deFran lobby. It's a great opportunity to connect with the COB Advisory Council, area professionals and faculty!
Your Marketing Help Desk: LIVE Q+A - Noon. Join us for this free weekly session where small business owners and entrepreneurs can bring their questions and get expert answers in real time.
PSAC Women's Soccer Quarterfinal - time and location TBA.
Wed. Nov. 12
Native and Indigenous Showcase - Starts at 9:50 a.m. Includes performances by the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center, tabling, food sampling, and more!
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.
KUSGB is Accepting Short Film Submissions - Submit your short film to the Student Government/College of VPA Film Festival! Any genre, under eight minutes. Deadline: Nov 12. Screening: Nov. 19 in Rickenbach 135.