Bear Essentials
Oct. 15, 2025
The 1866 Minute Giving Challenge is On!
For 1,866 minutes (Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon), Golden Bears everywhere rally to power what they love at KU: scholarships, experiential learning, academics, arts, athletics and more.
Assistant Resident Director Process Open Now - Apply for the ARD position. Full job description, details and application link at the above website. Application closes on Oct. 20 11:59 p.m.
Looking for Tutoring Services? - As we head into the 2nd half of the semester, Tutoring Services is here for you. Please visit the Tutoring Services site for more details and to sign up.
Priority Registration - Students using military benefits must schedule an appointment to meet with their advisor to register for classes early on Oct. 20 and 27.
Do you own your own business or side hustle? - If you or a KU student you know has launched a business, we’d love to showcase your journey. Email the College of Business at cob@kutztown.edu for more information.
Official Commencement Shirt for Graduating Class of Fall 2025 - Shop now your official Kutztown University Commencement Shirt.
Events
Wed. Oct. 15
Homecoming Week Events - Check out the schedule.
1866 Minute Giving Challenge - Rise to the challenge! Share your enthusiasm about KU's academics, athletics, clubs & orgs at KU! Gifts of all sizes make a big impact!
K.U. Study Abroad in Japan Summer 2026 - Old Main 123, 11 a.m.-noon. All majors are welcome to join. Learn more at this info session.
On-Campus Internship and Job Fair - MSU 218. Network with employers for internships and jobs. Dress professionally and bring resumes.
Newman Nights - Pray the Rosary, 4:30 p.m., Mass 5 p.m., free dinner, 6 p.m. St. Christopher Newman Center (across from Old Main).
Women's Tennis vs. Moravian - Keystone Courts, 3:30 p.m.
K.U. Spirit Bingo - 7 p.m., MSU Alumni Auditorium. Play for a chance to win KU spirit merch!
Thu. Oct. 16
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.
Allies Annual Pridefest - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in MSU 218. This year's theme is Rooted in Resilience.
Spirit Rally - Unleash your Golden Bear spirit! Get pumped with music, cheering, fun and games. 8 p.m., Andre Reed Stadium.
Actors Creating Theatre (ACT) Play: Almost Maine - In this romantic comedy play, as the northern lights hover above, residents of Almost Maine find themselves falling in and out of love in the strangest ways. 7 p.m., Schaeffer Little Theatre.
Concert with Flutist Carol Wincenc and KU Faculty - 7 p.m., Schaeffer Auditorium. Grammy-nominated flutist Carol Wincenc joined by KU faculty. Works by Caplet, Gaubert, Doppler, Zappa, Kuhlau. Free and open to all!
Men's Tennis vs. Moravian - Keystone Courts, 3:30 p.m.
Artist Appreciation - Groove on down to KU Campus Storen. You don’t need to be an art major to attend. Enjoy DISCOunts on art, win FREE prizes, take home samples from popular art brands and learn from our LIVE demos.
Fri. Oct. 17
Clay Club Project Night: Dragons - 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in Sharadin 108. Come make dragon sculptures with the master of dragons, Jasmine Thompson!
Mindful Mantras: Feminist Friday at Boxwood House - 2 p.m. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and the Women's Center will be painting self-empowerment statements and learning the importance of mindfulness.
Homecoming 2025 - Registration is still open for Homecoming. Click to view a wide variety of activities, including a can-art stacking contest in the MSU Friday night. (Pre-register your team to enter the contest)
ACT Play: Almost Maine - 7 p.m., Schaeffer Little Theatre.
K.U. Concert Band: Hope and Inspiration - 7:30 p.m. in Schaeffer Auditorium. KU Concert Band will be having their first concert of the semester! Featuring works from Reed, Grainger, Gillingham and more!
Homecoming S'mores - South Dining Hall, Room 1, 7-9 p.m.
Sat. Oct. 18
Dixon Marketplace Homecoming Sale - Save 30% on all imprinted apparel. Excludes clearance items, in-store only.
Homecoming Sale! Shop the Buy More, Save More Sale - Save $10 off $49 | $20 off $99 | $40 off $199. FREE Avalanche Squishy with $200 purchase. Includes clearance, while supplies last, in-store only at KU Campus Store (hours: Dixon Marketplace noon-midnight, KU Campus Store 10 a.m.-6 p.m.)
K.U. Campus Store Mini-Shop - Grab your official Golden Bear fan gear! Located behind the home bleachers near the concessions stand. Open during the home football game.
Field Hockey vs. Slippery Rock - 10 a.m., Andre Reed Stadium.
Homecoming Bear and Cub Tents - Refreshments for the whole family. Pre-register here.
ACT Play: Almost Maine - 2 p.m., 7 p.m., Schaeffer Little Theatre.
Homecoming Football Ticket: Kutztown vs. Millersville - 3 p.m., Andre Reed Stadium. Get your FREE ticket today. Don't wait. Available online only.
Sun. Oct. 19
Community Clean Up - Meet at 9 a.m. outside the Strand Theater where supplies will be handed out to clean up trash and debris from around town. Sign up to participate on GivePulse.
Sunday Mass - Join the Newman Council (Catholic Student Group) to pray the Rosary at 4:30 p.m., Mass at 5 p.m. St. Christopher Catholic Newman Center (across from Old Main).
Mon. Oct. 20
Pawbucks Sale - Golden Bears score so do you! Save up to 40% off apparel and gift. For each touchdown the Golden Bears get apparel and gift will be discounted 5%. One day only, in-store and online.
Newman Center Events - Weekday Mass, 12:10 p.m.; pray the Rosary, 4:30 p.m., Faith Formation discussion about Catholic faith, 7 p.m. St. Christopher Catholic Newman Center (across from Old Main).
Transfer Swag Shop - Calling all Transfer Students: stop by Transfer Swag Shop to get some free goodies to hit off! Old Main Concourse, 10 a.m.-noon.
National Transfer Student Week Events - Get ready for a week packed with events and giveaways just for transfer students! Oct. 20-24.
Transfer Trick or Treat (Oct. 20-24) - Stop by offices around campus to learn campus resources, meet faculty and staff, and grab a treat during National Transfer Student Week! Offices are open 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Tue. Oct. 21
Graduation Festival for Fall Graduates - 11 a.m.–7 p.m. in the MSU Multipurpose Room.
Falling into Crafts with TAC - Come learn about Transfer Activities Council and make fun crafts! 6-8 p.m. Berks Hall Rec Roo.
K.U. Study Abroad Info Session: Germany and Austria - Old Main 132, 11 a.m.-noon. All majors welcome. Learn more about this 3.5 week program.