Bear Essentials
Oct. 7-14, 2026
The Tower, K.U.'s Digital Magazine
The latest issue of Kutztown University's digital magazine is now available online.
Calling First-Generation College Students! - Are you a first-generation KU student who lives or has lived on campus? Share your experience in a research study: Learn more and sign up today!
PrideFest Booth Registration - Your club can sponsor a table and an activity contribute to Pridefest celebration on Oct. 15, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in MSU 218. Be sure to register by Oct. 9.
Miller Keystone Blood Drive: Donations Needed - Please sign up for your donation slot today! Blood drive scheduled for Wed. Oct. 7 in MSU.
LGBTQ+ History Month - Art Submissions - Submissions due Oct. 14, showing Oct. 19-23. Submit your art to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month! Click the link for info and to submit your work for digital display!
Student Commencement Speakers - Commencement Speaker applications are being accepted from graduate and undergraduate students graduating this fall. Application deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 13.
Events
Wed. Oct. 7
Prepare for the Fair with Resume Reviews - 11 a.m., Library. Bring your resume to be reviewed for the upcoming Internship & Job Fair. No appointment needed.
Newman Night - 5:30 p.m., Saint Christopher Newman Center (across from Old Main). Join us for Mass at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner and activities at 6 p.m.
Field Hockey vs. Millersville - 7 p.m., Andre Reed Stadium.
EAC Fuggler Trash-to-Treasure - 6 p.m., Boehm Science Building. Join the Environmental Action Club in making fugglers out of scraps, old clothes, or anything you can think of! Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring anything old you have laying around to use! While supplies last.
Thu. Oct. 8
Career Readiness: What Employers Want Workshop - 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.
Internship & Job Search Strategies Workshop - 11 a.m., Academic Forum (AF) 103. Discover the ways to find jobs and internships as well as learning the art of networking & tips to locate "hidden jobs!
The Washington Center Info Session - 11:30 am., MSU 116. Want to intern in Washington D.C.? Now's your chance with TWC! Learn more about this program during this info session.
Chisme - 3 p.m., Boxwood. Se viene nuestra segunda junta de chisme este semestre! Este no es un club para aprender ingles! Pero cualquier nivel de español es bienvenido, esperamos verte!
TAC Coraline Movie Night - 4:30 p.m., Deatrick Hall Lounge. Come join Transfer Activities Council for a Coraline Movie Night in Deatrick Hall! Snacks provided while supplies last.
What's Your Money Mindset - 5-6:30 p.m., AF 200. How do you think, feel, and make decisions about money? Complete this short survey prior to the event to help guide the presentation. All students welcome!
Rock the Lawn - 6-8 p.m., on the lawn behind Schaeffer Auditorium. Come and rock the night away. KU Rock I - IV perform every Thursday. Refreshments are available.
Fri. Oct. 9
Sunset and Golden Hour Photoshoot - 6-7:15 p.m., Sharadin 6G. Join the Photography Club for a fun evening during golden hour and sunset. Any skill level and camera are welcome- even an iPhone! Any photos that club members take, with permission, will be featured on our Instagram (with credit), after the meeting is over!
KU Orchestra Concert - 7:30 p.m., Schaeffer Auditorium.
Sat. Oct. 10
Football vs. Lackawanna - Noon, Andre Reed Stadium. Students, reserve your free ticket ahead of the game to skip game-day lines.
New Clear Bag Policy - Starting Oct. 10, K.U. will require clear bags at football games and other events.
Volleyball vs. Millersville - 5 p.m., at Brandywine Heights High School.
Sun. Oct. 11
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. Oct. 12
Fall Break Day - No classes, administrative offices open. Enjoy your day off!
Queer Media Club - 6-7 p.m., Boxwood. Curious about how LGBTQ+ representation is shown across medias and how that representation impacts us? Join Queer Media Club for weekly live engagement with various forms of queer media—such as books, films, shows, etc—and discussions about their impacts on the queer community!
Tue. Oct. 13
Follow Monday Schedule - All classes normally held on Mondays will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 13.
Tortilla Soup Movie Screening - 7 p.m., Multicultural Center (MCC). We'll have chicken tortilla soup to eat! Bring friends, all are welcome.
Scrap and Yap - 3-4:30 p.m., Boxwood. Join us at the Women's Center in Boxwood House for scrapbooking! Bring a friend and your favorite crafting supplies!
Wed. Oct. 14
On-Campus KU Internship and Job Fair - Noon-3 p.m., MSU 218. There will be over 80 employees attending. Please come dressed professionally and with copies of your resume. For a list of employers coming to the fair, please log on to Handshake. Questions? Call 610-683-4067.
Free Professional Headshot - 11:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., MSU 218. KU students, get a FREE professional headshot at this semester's Internship and Job fair! Come professionally dressed.
Driven to Lead Student Forum - 3 p.m., MSU 183. Learn from student leaders how to make your club/org. stronger through collaboration!
Newman Night - Mass 5:30 p.m., Dinner 6 p.m., St. Christopher Newman Center (across from Old Main).
Women's Soccer vs. Lackawanna - 7 p.m., Keystone Field.
Clay Club Project Night: Creature Feature - 6:30-8:30 p.m., Sharadin 108. Join Ava Gwilliam as she shows you how to make a fun little creature with lots of character.