Bear Essentials
Oct. 28-Nov. 4, 2026
Main Street Trick or Treat
Thank you and a job well done to all of the students and organizations who participated in last week's Merchant Trick or Treat in downtown Kutztown.
Save the Dates - VP Enrollment Management Search - 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, 12, 18 and 19, Boehm 145. Open sessions to meet candidates for the V.P. for Enrollment Management position.
Independent Study Survey - Oct. 16 - Nov. 25. Take part in research about the relationship between finances, employment & GPA.
Applying for Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) - The window to apply for the Spring 2027 semester opens on Nov. 20 and closes 7 days prior to the first day of classes!
Mil-Vet In-State Tuition Request - Military service members, veterans, and their spouses/dependents may qualify for in-state tuition regardless of state residency/VA benefit eligibility.
Mil-Vet Student Shopping Sheet - Affordability resources and shopping sheet available for those students looking to maximize their VA/military education benefits here at KU.
Mil-Vet Student Priority Registration - Mil-Vet students may qualify to register for classes earlier. Not using education benefits? You may still qualify! Contact veterans@kutztown.edu for more info.
Mil-Vet Enrollment Certification Request Form - Students using military / V.A. education benefits must complete this form each semester they intend to use benefits after registering for classes!
Save the Dates: VP Enrollment Management Search - 11 a.m., Boehm 145. Candidates for the VP for Enrollment Management position will visit campus on Nov. 11, 12, 18 and 19.
Don't have a Laptop? - Email the Office of Student Assistance for a chance to receive a free refurbished laptop from eCycle. Laptops are given while supplies last and are not guaranteed.
Events
Wed. Oct. 28
NO PARKING: Lot F6 for Polar Plunge Event - There will be no parking from Wed Oct. 28 - Fri Oct 30 in lot F-6 (behind the stadium - Campus Map) due to an event being held on campus. Thank you for your understanding.
It's On Us Week of Action: Pretzels Pledge Drive - 11 a.m.-2 p.m., MSU. Take the pledge to fight back against Sexual Assault, Pretzels provided!
College of Business Career Day - Noon, de Francesco. Attend industry panels noon-2 p.m. and network with professionals 2–3:30 p.m. All are welcome!
Jellycat Bake Sale - 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., MSU table. Support the Community Outreach Center and buy a sweet treat for a chance to win a Jellycat!
It's On Us Week of Action: Take Back the Night - 4-5:30 p.m., Boxwood. Open mic/poetry night! We will be serving Empanadas, chips and dip, drinks, and cookies! Title IX exempt event.
Blorbo Button Bash - 2:30-4 p.m., Boxwood. Join us for a Button Rosette crafting session! RSVP for Custom Button Design.
Newman Night - Mass 5:30 p.m., Dinner 6 p.m., St. Christopher Newman Center (across from Old Main).
Clay Club Project Night Abstract Coil - Learn how Izzy Webb makes those fantastic pieces using coil building in unique ways. 6:30 - 8:30 pm in Sharadin 108.
Halloween Bash- 6-8 p.m., SDH 1. Grab a hauntingly delicious dinner from SDH and make your way though our Haunted Maze to participate in some fun and frightful activities!
Jason's Lawn - 7-10 p.m., MSU lawn. Join us for Jason's Lawn, an exciting Halloween event! The Haunted House will offer spine-chilling thrills, while the Halloween Village features a variety of fun games and activities. Don’t miss this spooky night of entertainment!
Field Hockey vs. East Stroudsburg - 7 p.m., Andre Reed Stadium.
Thu. Oct. 29
Ditch Quizlet: Learn Anki with e-Cycle - 11 a.m.-noon, RL 28. Discover Anki, the free study tool for every major, in a peer-to-peer sharing with e-Cycle. Laptops are recommended to bring to follow along!
Golden Bears Care: Tip or Treat - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., MSU lawn. Golden Bears Care will be handing out free candy and handouts of local resources. Be sure to come!
It's On Us Week of Action: A Call to Men - 4:30-5:30 p.m., MSU 218 . Our Influence, Our Platform: Preventing Sexual Assault, Presented by: A Call to Men
Rocky Horror Picture Show Screening & Shadowcast - 7-9:30 p.m., Schaeffer Auditorium. Annual Allies Rocky Screening with Shadowcast. Costume contest, basket drawing and mor. Free w/ K.U. I.D.!
Fri. Oct. 30
It's On Us Week of Action: Virtual Relationships - 2-3 p.m., Boxwood. This event will talk about digital literacy and AI dependency, decorate a bag & seal your phone away!
It's On Us Week of Action: Embodied Presence - Fri. Oct. 30, 3:30-4:30 PM Boxwood House - Yoga Session open to all levels!
Feminist Fun Night: Kitty Crafting Night - 4:30-6 p.m., Boxwood. Join FMLA to relax, enjoy fellowship and make some cute kitty keychains!
KU Anime Halloween Extravaganza - 6-10 p.m., The KU Anime Club goes all out to bring you the best kind of fun this Halloween night! Show off your costume, a hidden skill or perhaps most importantly, an anime you've been dying to show your friends!
Sat. Oct. 31
Field Hockey vs. Frostburg State - 7 p.m., Andre Reed Stadium.
Sun. Nov. 1
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).
Mon. Nov. 2
Chisme - 2-3:30 p.m., Boxwood. Unete a la celebracion de Dia de Muertos aqui en el Women's Center! Ven a pasar el Chisme, hacer un altar de muerto y comer pan!
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.
Dia de los Muertos - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Multicultural Center (MCC). Honor loved ones by submitting a photo and participating in our traditional ofrenda.
Tue. Nov. 3
Master Zotero: Free Research Software - 11 a.m.-noon, RL 7. Discover Zotero at e-Cycle's peer sharing session. Learn how this free tool helps you collect, organize, and cite sources.
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.