Bear Essentials
Sept. 30-Oct. 7, 2026
Bearchella - Friday 3-9 p.m.
Live performances, music, food, giveways and more fun! DMZ 3-9 p.m. Fri. Oct 2 (rain location South Dining Hall rooms 1 and 2).
KUSSI’s “Kick for Tuition” Winner Scores a Semester of Tuition
David Van Brunt was randomly selected for KUSSI’s Kick for Tuition during Saturday’s Family Day football game. Standing on a rain-soaked field at halftime, David successfully made a 25-yard field goal, winning one semester of in-state tuition for his son, Evan Van Brunt, a KU student majoring in History with a minor in Geology.
Save the Date: On-Campus KU Internship and Job Fair – Oct. 14, noon–3 p.m., MSU 218. There will be more than 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.
Save the Date: Free Professional Headshot - KU students, get a FREE professional headshot at this semester's Internship and Job fair on Oct. 14, from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at MSU 218. Come professionally dressed!
2027–28 FAFSA® Form Now Available! - The U.S. Department of Education announced that the 2027-28 FAFSA® form is now available to complete, marking this the earliest launch in the program’s history.
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.
Events
Wed. Sept. 30
How To Work a Career Fair Workshop - 1 p.m., via Zoom. Find out how to work a job fair: what to do before you arrive, how to work your way around the room and prepare your 30-second commercial!
Discussion: The Adultification of Black Children - 6:30 p.m., MCC. Join BSU for our discussion this week on the topic of Adultification Of Black Children. All are welcomed.
Chimera Alchemy Clay Club Project Night - 6:30-8:30 p.m., Sharadin 108. Join El Leslie as they show you how to combine various animals into one fantastical creature from your imagination!
Gender and Sexual Minorities (GSM) Conference: Queer Disability Justice - 10-11 a.m., MSU 223. This training combines queer and disabled liberation, examining shared roots of oppression in ableism and homophobia.
GSM: The Woman Wears the Pants - 11 a.m.-noon, MSU 218. Presentation on Sabina Mumbauer, a PA Dutch Queer Icon, presented by Patrick Donmoyer, Heritage Center director.
GSM: The Need For Sexual Health Literacy - Noon-1 p.m., MSU 223. This presentation hopes to bridge the gap between abstinence-only sexual education and comprehensive sexual education.
GSM: 50 States of Trans Voices - 1-2 p.m., MSU 218. A national storytelling project created to center lived experiences of transgender people in the country.
GSM: Would've, Could've, Should've - 2-3 p.m., MSU 223. This presentation is about what a healthy relationship is, red flags in relationships and how to spot them.
GSM: Amish Country Queer Documentary & Crafting - 3-4 p.m., MSU 218. Documentary screening of Amish Country queer life with crafting available throughout the session.
GSM: What We Wish They Knew For Genderqueer People - 4:30 p.m., MSU 223. Student-centered event - space for trans, nonbinary and gender-nonconforming students to connect and share experiences.
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.
Women's Soccer vs Millersville - 7 p.m., Keystone Field.
How to Work a Career Fair - 1 p.m., via Zoom. Find out how to work a job fair: what to do before you arrive, how to work your way around the room and preparing your 30 second commercial!
Thu. Oct. 1
Avalanche’s Birthday Bash - 11 a.m., KU Campus Store. Stop in the KU Campus Store for events, free prives and photos with Avalanche in front of his birthday backdrop! Sing Happy Birthday to Avalanche and free cupcakes at 1:30 p.m. While supplies last, excludes other sales and discounts.
Writing Your Resume & Cover Letter Workshop - 11 a.m., AF 103. Learn the basics on how to write your resume and cover letter to best market your skills and obtain that interview!
CVPA Faculty First Thursday Presentation - 11 a.m., Sharadin 120. Cultivating Discontent: Platform Tenure and the Erosion of Political Sentiment on Twitter/X, presentation by Keith Massie, associate professor, Communication Studies.
GSM: Panel - What The Personal is Political Means - 10-11 a.m., MSU 223 . This panel will create space for WGS professors to discuss the role of the personal + political in class and as professors.
GSM: AC Dumlao: "Call Me They"- 11 a.m.-noon, MSU 218. Presentation from AC Dumlao, a transgender non-binary first-gen. Filipinx-American activist and creator of “Call Me They."
GSM: Safe Space Training - Noon-1 p.m., MSU 223. This training will help you with the basics about the community, terminology, and pronouns!
GSM: Intersection of Culture, Identity and Gender- 1:30-2 p.m., MSU 218. This is Presented by AC Dumlao.
GSM: The Growing Issue of Being Misgendered - 3-4 p.m., MSU 223. This is a presentation on the importance and use of gender-affirming language.
Art Gallery Free Installation Opening Reception - 3-5 p.m., Miller Gallery, Sharadin. Join us for the opening reception and reveal of In a Dream You Saw a Way to Survive, Artist in Residence Ben Zamora's LED art installation. Zamora worked with students for the last 3 weeks to create this installation. Artist's talk at 4 p.m.
Feminist Fun Night - Carabiner Crafting - 4-6 p.m., Boxwood. Join FMLA and Allies to watch a lesbian movie and decorate your own carabiner! Snacks will be provided!
Fri. Oct. 2
GSM: Elect Her - 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., MSU 218. This is a free non-partisan workshop on why & how to run for student govt. + political office, focusing on women in politics!
GSM: Women & Money Financial Agency & Independence - 11 a.m.-noon, MSU 223. This session teaches women and minorities to acquire financial savviness and financial literacy.
GSM: "Don't Say Gay" & Other Silencings - Noon-1 p.m., MSU 223. This is a presentation on roots of moral panic with LGBTQ+ individuals in the US and how that impacts current politicization of LGBTQ+.
GSM: World of Magical Girls & Their Queer Culture - 2-3 p.m., MSU 223. This presentation is on the relationship between the Magical Girl genre of anime and Queer Culture.
Bearchella - 3-9 p.m., DMZ (rain location South Dining Hall Room 1). Saddle up for Bearchella 2026! Join us for an evening of live entertainment, food and giveaways!
Women's Volleyball vs. Bloomsburg - 6:30 p.m. at Brandywine Heights High School.
Sat. Oct. 3
Field Hockey vs. IUP - Noon, Andre Reed Stadium.
Men's Tennis vs. Davis & Elkins - Noon, Keystone Courts.
Women's Tennis vs. Davis & Elkins - Noon, Keystone Courts.
Women's Soccer vs. Shepherd - 1 p.m., Keystone Field.
Sun. Oct. 4
Women's Golf Kutztown Fall Invitational - 11:30 a.m. Moselem Springs Golf Club.
Sunday Mass - 4:15 p.m. Confession, 5 p.m, Mass. Saint Christopher Catholic Newman Center (across from Old Main).
Mon. Oct. 5
Writing Your Resume & Cover Letter Workshop - 2 p.m., Academic Forum 101. Learn the basics on how to write your resume and cover letter to best market your skills and obtain that interview!
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.
Women's Golf Kutztown Fall Invitational - 11 a.m. Moselem Springs Golf Club.
Tue. Oct. 6
Salary Negotiation Workshop - 11 a.m., via Zoom. Learn how to begin your career smartly, how to benchmark your worth, and how to negotiate for an equitable salary!
LinkedIn: The How To! Workshop - 11 a.m., Library 29. Learn how to build and/or update your current LinkedIn profile.
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.
Advisement 101 - 11 a.m., Academic Forum 203. What classes do I need? Where can I schedule with my advisor? How do I register for classes? Come learn about registration & advisement!
Psychology Career Conference - 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Georgian Room. The Department of Psychology will host its annual Psychology Career Conference!
Off-Campus Housing Fair - 11 a.m., MSU 218. Looking to move off campus? Come meet landlords and discuss available properties. Use link to see if you are eligible to move off campus.
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.