Bear Essentials
Oct. 22, 2025
Relive the Excitement of Homecoming 2025!
View photos from Homecoming 2025 on KutztownU's Instagram
Last Chance to Purchase R.E.D. Buttons - Remember Everyone Deployed by proudly wearing your R.E.D. button on Fri. Nov. 7. Order your 2025-2026 button BEFORE Oct. 25! Only $1!
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.
Employee of the Month - Acknowledge our staff on campus who have gone above and beyond supporting KU's mission. Submit an Employee of the Month nomination today!
Events
Wed. Oct. 22
The Itty Bitty Sale by Clay Club - Come discover small-scale works of art by current ceramics students. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at MSU Table D across from Starbucks.
Lani Garvin Senior Recital - 7 p.m., Georgian Room. Songs from Harriet, SIX, Aida, Mean Girls, The Addams Family Musical, songs by Yebba, RILEY, more. Free and open to the public.
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).
Tails & Treats - Tails are wagging and cupcakes are calling! Unwind with therapy dogs, sweet treats, and stress relief from 5-7 p.m. in the Berks Hall Rec Room.
Caricature Artist in Stratton for Halloween - Stop by Stratton Admin lobby from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. to get your FREE caricature done while you trick or treat. Open to all students.
Nightmare on Frosting Street - Create haunted gingerbread houses with Bear Cub Connection Program! Candy, chills and creativity await in South Dining Hall Room 1, 6-8 p.m. Supplies provided while they last.
Women's Soccer vs. West Chester - 7 p.m., Keystone Field.
Thu. Oct. 23
Bingos and Nachos - Join us during National Transfer Week! 6-8 p.m. in South Dining Hall Room 1! Win Prizes, meet other transfers & enjoy FREE Nachos!
Transfer Treats & Resources - MSU 250 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Grab a sweet treat and learn more about Transfer Organizations to help you!
Modern Language Studies Open House - Stop by Old Main Concourse from 11 a.m. to noon for a snack and explore our courses, study abroad programs, and FREE Spanish or German credit opportunities.
Push Back for Higher Ed - 11-11:50 a.m., Alumni Plaza. Join your campus community to rally in support of quality and affordable public education in Pennsylvania. Make a sign, write a postcard to your legislators. Don't sit this one out.
Fri. Oct. 24
Open Hour with Provost - 1 p.m. in MSU, Bears Den. Students are invited to drop by and chat with the Provost, Dr. Lorin Basden Arnold, during her open office hour.
How to Glow Up - 2 p.m., Boxwood House. Join the Women's Center in some fun tips and tricks and fun self-care gift sets to help you glow up.
The Clay Connection - this event is in a night of clay learning how to work with clay and learn how to make different items. Sharadin 108, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Sat. Oct. 25
Women's Volleyball vs. East Stroudsburg - 2 p.m., Keystone Arena.
Sun. Oct. 26
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).
$15 Tickets for Mariachi Herencia de México - A contemporary and innovative twist on traditional music. 4 p.m. in Schaeffer Auditorium. Log in first to access discounted tickets.
Mon. Oct. 27
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).
KU Students Halloween Trick or Treat - 🎃 9-4, through Oct. 31, in Stratton. Candy, costumes & campus creeps. Don’t Ghost This Event—It’s a Scream! 💀📚👻
Red Flags & Green Flags on the MSU Lawn - 1-3 p.m. Play a game of cup pong while discussing red and green flags in a relationship. It's On Us Week of Action event.
Grad School Fair - 10 a.m.-1 p.m., MSU 218. Multiple KU graduate programs and outside graduate schools will be attending.
Tue. Oct. 28
Pretzels & Pledges at MSU Table - 11 a.m.-3 pm. Take the IOU pledge, enjoy a soft pretzel and meet the Title IX Team. It's On Us Week of Action event.
Dinner & Documentary - 6 p.m., MSU 250 Screening of true crime documentary "Dear Zachary" and empanada dinner! It's On Us Week of Action event.
Trunk or Treat with KU SGB - Join the KU Student Government Board in the South Dining Hall parking lot at 6 p.m for a ghoulish night of candy, costumes and live music from KUR.
Spooky Vibes at KU Campus Store: Vinyl Record, Band Poster & Patches - 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Purchase vintage records from various artist. Also purchase heat press-on band patches and posters. In-store only. Venmo, credit card and cash payments allowed.
KU Campus Store: Art Pop-Up Sale - 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Save 15% off the entire Art Department. Any purchase over $25 will get to pick a free art related giveaway item. In-store only
Wed. Oct. 29
James Wilkerson, Speaker - 6 p.m., Schaeffer Auditorium. Join IOU and Greek Life for this dynamic speaker on sexual assault prevention. It's On Us Week of Action event.
Halloween Bash - Come to South Dining Hall, Room 1, for potion making and a cupcake decorating contest for a chance to win prizes. 6-8 p.m.