Bear Essentials
Sept. 17, 2025
Family Day 2025
Invite your families to spend Saturday at KU for a fun-filled day of events and activities.
24-Hour Film Festival Registration - Groups are given 24-hours to create a short film. Open to any major or grade. No prior film knowledge required. Sign up on Engage or our Instagram @kuspotlite. Sept. 27-28. Registration ends Sept. 23. Attend Spotlite meeting Sept. 24.
Events
Wed. Sept. 17
Newman Nights - Join the Catholic Student Group (Newman Council) for Mass at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner and activities, St. Christopher Newman Center (across from Old Main).
Designing Your Career Path Workshop - 1 p.m. "Learn to access the latest career info & resources and discover the value of career exploration in making informed career decisions. via Zoom.
Field Hockey vs. IUP - 5:30 p.m. at Andre Reed Stadium.
Women's Soccer vs. Shepherd - 7 p.m. at Keystone Field.
Thu. Sept. 18
Autumn Aware Fair - 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in MSU 218. Rake in resources for a safe and successful semester. Take the It's On Us pledge - Food, Fun, Festivities!
Choosing a Major Workshop - 11 a.m. Explore myths and facts about majors and careers and how you can narrow down options to make the best decision for your future! Via Zoom.
Successful Interviewing Workshop - 11 a.m. Jobs are WON in interviews. Find out what you must do before, during, and after your interview. Gain an advantage over the competition! Stratton 116
Fri. Sept. 19
Clay Club's Annual Bowl-A-Thon - 6:30 p.m. - ???. Make bowls to donate to The Opportunity House of Reading, a community education resource and shelter, for their Souper Bowl event! Sharadin 108.
Feminist Friday at Boxwood House - 2 p.m. at the Women's Center. This week's theme is Self-Care - Treat Yourself!
Field Hockey vs. D'Youville - 5 p.m. at Andre Reed Stadium.
Sat. Sept. 20
Family Day 2025 - Full schedule of events and information.
Family Day Fun Zone - 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in Student Recreation Center.
Kick for Tuition - Want to win a semester of free tuition? Have your parent/guardian visit the Kick for Tuition table to register for the drawing at the Fun Zone in the Student Recreation Center. One lucky immediate family member will get a chance to kick a field goal at halftime to win tuition for their student.
Savings for the whole family! Shop Campus Store Buy More, Save More Sale - On Family Day, save $10 off $49 | $20 off $99 | $40 off $199. Includes clearance, while supplies last, in-store only at KU Campus Store (hours: Dixon Marketplace 11 a.m.-midnight, KU Campus Store 8 a.m.-4 p.m.)
Bindlestiff Free Juggling Workshop - 11 a.m. Student Recreation Center. All Ages and ability levels welcome.
Football vs. Gannon - Noon at Andre Reed Stadium. Use your KU login, create an account and access your FREE TICKET to each regular season football home game.
KU 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.
Women's Soccer vs. East Stroudsburg - 1 p.m. at Keystone Field.
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus - 5 p.m. Schaeffer Auditorium.
Family Day Mass - Going to Family Day? Close out your day by attending Mass at 5 p.m. at the St. Christopher Catholic Newman Center (across from Old Main).
Sun. Sept. 21
Sunday Mass - Join the Catholic Student Group (Newman Council) to pray the Rosary at 4:30 p.m., Sunday Mass at 5 p.m. St. Christopher Catholic Newman Center, 15207 Kutztown Rd (across from Old Main).
Mon. Sept. 22
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
Career Readiness: What Employers Want Workshop -3 p.m. Employers want you to have soft skills. What are soft skills you ask? Communication, professionalism, critical thinking and many more. Academic Forum 102.
Student Town Hall - Meet with President Cavalier for updates about KU and to share your concerns, ideas and hopes for Kutztown University. 7 p.m., MSU 183.
Tue. Sept. 23
Bisexual Visibility Day Pop-Up Table - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit the LGBTQ+ Resource Center's table near the MSU Info Desk for pins, brochures, info and more!
Writing Your Resume & Cover Letter Workshop - 11 a.m. Learn the basics on how to write your resume and cover letter to best market your skills and obtain that interview! Academic Forum 103.
Wed. Sept. 24
Newman Nights - Join the Catholic Student Group (Newman Council) for Mass at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner and activities, St. Christopher Newman Center (across from Old Main).