Bear Essentials
Sept. 6, 2023
Welcome from President Hawkinson
Watch President Hawkinson's welcome back message to campus.
Cool Your Room - Residence hall students, be sure to read your email from housing on ways to beat the heat this week.
Win a Free Arctic Air Pure Chill Air Cooler - Reply to this email from your KU email account, and let us know what hall you live in, to be entered for a chance to win. This is the same device that can be found for sale in Dixon Marketplace. The winner will be selected and notified Friday at 9 a.m.
Free Access to Popular Newspapers - Get free online access to three of America's most popular newspapers: New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Washington Post.
Drop-In Tutoring Labs-No Appointment Necessary - Labs available in Business, CRJ, Computer Science, Math, POL-PHI and STEM beginning Sept. 5.
Request a Tutor or Academic Peer Mentor (APM) - Requests can now be submitted through Starfish. Please visit the Tutoring Services website for instructions on how to submit your request.
VA Benefits Monthly Verification - Receive your monthly stipend or housing allowance by submitting your verification to the VA at the end of each month. More info – (610) 683-4228.
Military, Veteran, and Military-Affiliated Students Scholarships - Our scholarship opportunities opened on Sept. 5. Military, veteran and military-affiliated students should visit our webpage for more info.
Earn up to $300 by Joining PSECU Today - As a Kutztown University student, you’re eligible to join PSECU! Earn up to $300 when you join and meet promo requirements. Ready to Level Up your banking?
Rita's Water Ice: Kutztown Location - Rita's Water Ice (Kutztown location) now accepts Bear Bucks! Visit them for some delightful sweet treats.! Check the website for all merchants.
Call for Proposals: Gender & Sexual Minorities Presentations - Submit proposals to present at LGBTQ+ Gender & Sexual Minorities Conference on engage page by Sept. 15. Date of Conference: Oct. 6. Details on Engage.
Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity Back to School Supply Drive - Through Sept. 15. Collecting essential back to school supplies for the Opportunity House in Reading. Three drop-off locations: Multicultural Center lobby, Stratton lobby, MSU information desk. Monetary donations accepted at www.opphouse.org/donate.
Events
Wed. Sept. 6
Chill Out at the Boxwood Bash Open House Event - 3-6 p.m. Learn about our services, resources, programs and clubs at the Women's Center and LGBTQ+ Center. Kona Ice truck, music, food, games and giveaways.
Coffee, Cookies and Careers - Noon- 2 p.m. Come out and get free coffee and cookies and meet the Career Development Center Staff. Alumni Plaza near the water fountain.
Senior Kick Off - 3 p.m. or 7 p.m. Receive info to successfully find employment, walk away with the knowledge, resources and enthusiasm to finish strong at KU! Via Zoom.
Health & Wellness Center Open House - 11 a.m. -1 p.m. Beck Hall, 1st floor. Students and staff are invited to enjoy light refreshments, tour our facility and chat with health care staff. Also Sept. 7.
Multicultural Center Open House - Join us for our Diversity & Dessert Open House! Come for soft pretzels, ice cream novelties and a chance to win a gift basket and international snacks.
Women's Soccer vs. Millersville - 7 p.m., Keystone Field. (Live Stats | Live Video)
Thu. Sept. 7
Find Your Flock! Fall Student Involvement Fair - 4-7 p.m., MSU 218. Meet reps from student organizations, discover clubs to join.
Return to Campus Event - Stop by the Return to Campus event to meet and chat with faculty and staff, have any questions answered, and pick up some free ice cream. The event is in the open space between Schaeffer, the Library and Sharadin. 10:40 a.m. – 12:40 p.m.
Weekly (Thursdays) Collegiate Recovery Meetings - Sober curious/lifestyle of being substance-free, a great way to connect. Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. at the Health Center(Beck Hall).
Health & Wellness Center Open House - 11 a.m. -1 p.m. Beck Hall, 1st floor. Students and staff are invited to enjoy light refreshments, tour our facility and chat with health care staff.
Senior Kick Off - 11 a.m. Receive info to successfully find employment, walk away with the knowledge, resources and enthusiasm to finish strong at KU! Via Zoom.
Creating Your Personal Brand - 11 a.m. "What does your brand say about you?" Learn how to create a brand during your college years that will appeal to future employers. Via Zoom.
KU Technology: D2L, Email, MyKU and Starfish - AF 203, 11 a.m. Learn to utilize the technology at KU.
New Students Using Military Benefits - We are hosting an Extended Orientation and Onboarding in MSU Room 250, 11 a.m.-noon to ensure you submitted your required documents to avoid benefit payment delays.
Fri. Sept. 8
Feminist Friday at Boxwood House - 2 p.m. Join the Women's Center staff for the first Feminist Friday of the semester. Express yourself - de-stress yourself will be our theme.
Yoga & WGS with Dr. Colleen Clemens - 1 p.m. at Boxwood House. Join us at the Women's Center to hear about the Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies program and learn yoga poses. Free yoga mats to first 10 participants!
Field Hockey vs. Bentley - 3 p.m. Andre Reed Stadium. (Live Stats | Live Video)
Sat. Sept. 9
Men's and Women's Tennis - 11 a.m. vs. Chestnut Hill, Keystone Courts.
Field Hockey vs. Mansfield - 2 p.m. Andre Reed Stadium. (Live Stats | Live Video)
Mon. Sept. 11
Volleyball vs. Georgian Court - 7 p.m. Keystone Arena. (Live Video | Live Stats)
Tue. Sept. 12
Anthropology | Sociology Student Open House - From 10-4 p.m. at Old Main, 4th floor, D-wing OM464. Raffles, giveaways, displays and food while meeting professors! For more info, email: anthropology@kutztown.edu.
Thinking About Grad School? - 11 a.m. Heading to graduate school in the future? Learn how to ask the important questions and choose the right program for you. Stratton 116.
Disney College Program Info Session - 11 a.m. 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." MSU 223.
Time Management Strategies Workshop - AF 203, 11 a.m. Learn successful time management techniques.
Poetry Slam with Ed Mabrey - MSU 218 at 7 p.m.