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Announcements

Safe Berks Silent Witness Project - On display in the Old Main Lobby until Fri. Oct. 29, a visual monument to Berks County lives lost to domestic violence. Each red silhouette wears a shield describing their death.

The Engagement Center is Hiring - Join a group of like-minded students by applying to join the KUF Engagement Center program, KU's premier on-campus job. More info is available on Handshake.

KU Roller Hockey Club - Interested in playing roller hockey? Contact president Andrew Huber ahube071@live.kutztown.edu and coach Raul Batista batista@kutztown.edu for more information.

Military Benefits Enrollment Certification - Military benefit users, submit your Spring 2022 Enrollment Certification form after class registration. 

Save the Date: Language Alumni Career Panel - Tue. Nov. 9 at 3 p.m. in BH 145 and via Zoom. Panel topic: Leverage Your Languages: Applicability of Second Languages/Cultures in Careers.

Events

Wed. Oct. 27

Homecoming Events: Spirit Court Elections

Give Blood, Give Life - 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in MSU 218. The Community Outreach Center will be holding a blood drive and is looking for donors.

Resume Lab - 1 p.m. in OM 130. Bring a hard copy of your resume and be prepared to work on it.

Calming Glitter Jars Craft - 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Multicultural Center. Join us to de-stress while making calming glitter jars.

Open Hour With Provost - 2 p.m. in the Old Main lobby seating area opposite the main entry doors. Students are invited to drop by and chat with the Provost, Dr. Lorin Basden Arnold, during her open office hour.

Women's Soccer - 5 p.m. vs. Bloomsburg at Keystone Field. (Live Stats | Video)

Field Hockey - 7 p.m. vs. West Chester at Andre Reed Stadium. (Live Stats | Video)

Master the Investor Presentation During COVID - Join the Small Business Development Center for a presentation to learn about open coaching, the fastest way to master the investor presentation.

Successful Interviewing - 3 p.m. via Zoom. Jobs are WON in interviews. Find out what you must do before, during, and after your interview to gain an advantage over the competition.

Thu. Oct. 28

Homecoming Events: Spirit Stations, From College to Success, Pep Rally and more

Health and Wellness Expo - 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Join us in the Rec Center to view panels from 35 vendors, enjoy free food, and win prizes.

Rocky Horror Picture Show Viewing Party - 7-10 p.m. in MSU 218. Get in the spirit and come dressed in costume as Rocky characters or your own Halloween costume. First come, first served for prop bags. RVSP on Engage.

COB Featured Speaker Mike Reynolds - 11 a.m. in AF 200. Come hear the General Manager of the Lancaster Barnstormers, Mike Reynolds, discuss his career in the sports management industry.

Ireland Study Abroad Summer 2022 Information Session - 11 a.m. in OM 281 and via Zoom. 

Disney Internship Program - 11 a.m. in MSU 250. Learn more about the Disney College Program and how you may be able to earn academic credit for interning at the Happiest Place on Earth.

Finances & Future Employment - 11 a.m. via Zoom. Learn about hidden costs of employment and tips for building healthy credit at this workshop for students preparing to enter the workforce.

Mini Workshop Marathon - via Zoom. Get all the workshops you need in one place. 6-7:30 p.m. Successful Interviewing; 6:30 p.m. Internship & Job Search; 7 p.m. Thinking About Graduate School.

Free Flu Clinic - 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Recreation Center during the Health Expo. Free flu shots available to all students while supplies last. KU ID required.

Fri. Oct. 29

Homecoming Events: Kutztown Cares, SMORES and more

Clay Club Open Studio: Jack O'Lantern Candleholder - 6:30-8:30 pm. Learn to make a candleholder with Breanna Sylvester in SH 108. Open to all KU students. kuclayclub@gmail.com or @kutztownclayclub on Instagram.

Kutztown Cares: Friend Inc. - 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Friend Inc. Visit givepulse to learn more. Show your Golden Bear spirit through community service in the Kutztown area.

Kutztown Cares: LGBT Center of Greater Reading - 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Visit givepulse to learn more. Show your Golden Bear spirit through community service.

Kutztown Cares: Town and Gown - 4-6 p.m. Students will have the opportunity to talk with our off-campus students and inform them of all of the opportunities going on right now.

Kutztown Cares: Safe Berks Sign-Making - 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Help Safe Berks create signs with messages of love and support. Show your Golden Bear spirit through community service.

Choosing A Major - 1 p.m. in BH 145. Explore myths and facts about majors and careers and how you can narrow down options to make the best decision for your future.

Sat. Oct. 30

Homecoming Events: FanFest, History Display, Spirit Court Announced and more

Swimming - 12 p.m. vs. ESU/CAL at Keystone Pool.

Women's Soccer - 1 p.m. vs. Mansfield at Keystone Field (Live Stats)

Football - 2:05 p.m. vs. Millersville at Andre Reed Stadium. (Live Stats | Video)

Sun. Oct. 31

Homecoming Events: United Greek Council Community Clean-up

Mon. Nov. 1

Soft Skills: What Employers Want - 11 a.m. via Zoom. Employers want you to have soft skills. What are soft skills, you ask? Communication, professionalism, critical thinking, and many more.

Designing Your Career Path - 3 p.m. via Zoom. Learn to access the latest career info & resources and discover the value of career exploration in making informed career decisions.

Mini Workshop Marathon - via Zoom. Get all the workshops you need in one place. 6 p.m. Soft Skills; 6:30 p.m. Designing Your Career Path; 7 p.m. Writing Your Resume & Cover Letter.

Día de los Muertos Celebracion - 1-2 p.m. Join us in celebrating the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) at the Multicultural Center for festive activities and fellowship. 

President's Open Hour - 2-3 p.m. in 303 Stratton Administration Center. Visit with President Hawkinson. President Hawkinson welcomes your thoughts, concerns and suggestions regarding KU. If you are planning to stop by, please call the Office of the President, 610-683-4101 to RSVP. 

Tue. Nov. 2

Want to Study Abroad? - Join us for an information session at 11 a.m. in Kemp.

Creating Your Personal Brand - 1 p.m. in BH 145. What does your brand say about you? Learn how to create a brand during your college years that will appeal to future employers.

Using Social Media in Your Job Search - 11 a.m. in AF 101. Learn how to use LinkedIn and other social media sites to boost your career prospects.

PRSSA Club Meeting - 11 a.m. in OM 130. 

Balancing Academics and Campus Involvement - 11 a.m. Join us in AF 203 for this student success workshop.

Wed. Nov. 3

Successful Interviewing - 2 p.m. via Zoom. Jobs are WON in interviews. Find out what you must do before, during, and after your interview to gain an advantage over the competition.

Mini Workshop Marathon - via Zoom. Get all the workshops you need in one place. 6 p.m. Successful Interviewing; 6:30 p.m. Internship & Job Search; 7 p.m. Thinking About Grad School.