Bear Essentials
Sept. 9-16, 2026
Register for R.A.D. Training
Kutztown University Public Safety & Police Services is proud to offer free R.A.D. classes to our entire university community during the Fall and Spring academic semesters. Sept. 14, 15, 17.
Information on Federal Loan Changes - Financial Aid Services will email students providing information on federal loan changes as of July 1, 2026. Please monitor your K.U. email for updates regarding these changes.
Free Football Ticket for KU Students - Use your K.U. login, create an account to access a FREE TICKET to regular season home K.U. football games! Free tickets are only available online.
Beginner’s and Advanced Jewelry Courses - Enrollment is open! In the beginner's course, learn metalsmithing basics - no experience needed. In advanced, create a chain bracelet or necklace and charms!
Got an old or broken laptop? Consider donating! - Laptop donations are accepted at the box in the entrance of Rohrbach Library at all times! All conditions are accepted. Donations will go toward students in need.
Events
Wed. Sept. 9
Senior Kick-Off - 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., via Zoom. The Career Development Center invites you to gain the knowledge, resources and enthusiasm to finish strong at K.U.
Got a business idea? Turn it into cash! - 3 p.m., DeFrancesco 201. If you are interested in COB’s Business Idea Competition, be sure to attend this information session.
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.
Rocky Horror Picture Show - Shadow Cast Auditions - 4-8 p.m., MSU 183. Sign up through the link - Must be able to attend rehearsals and dress rehearsal.
BSU Welcome Back Meeting - 6:30 p.m., Multicultural Center. Come have fun at BSU first welcome back meeting. Meet the E-Board, fellow students, have a conversation, connect and get to know your community. Everyone is welcome.
Women's Soccer vs. East Stroudsburg - 7 p.m., Keystone Field.
Men's Lacrosse Informational Meeting - 6:30-7:30 p.m., Academic Forum 103. Join us for this informational meeting to instruct potential members on how our season will look, how to join, and club requirements!
Thu. Sept. 10
Coffee With a Cop - 7:30-10 a.m., Old Main Concourse. Kickstart your morning with a caffeine boost and a little campus connection! Join Public Safety and Police Services for free coffee, hot tea, discussion and donut holes to help fuel your day.
Return to Campus Celebration - 10:40 a.m.-12:40 p.m., lawn area between Boehm/Library/Schaeffer. Meet with faculty/staff, free ice cream and snacks.
Senior Kick-Off - 11 a.m., via Zoom. The Career Development Center invites you to gain the knowledge, resources and enthusiasm to finish strong at K.U.
Choosing a Major Workshop - 11 a.m., Stratton 116. Explore myths and facts about majors and careers and how you can narrow down options to make the best decision for your future.
LinkedIn: The How To Workshop - 11 a.m. Rohrbach Library 29. Learn how to build and/or update your LinkedIn profile.
Rocky Horror Picture Show - Shadow Cast Auditions - 4-8 p.m., MSU 183. Sign up through the link - Must be able to attend rehearsals and dress rehearsal.
Allies General Board Meeting - 11 a.m.-Noon, Boxwood. Join us at Boxwood House for our weekly meeting for Allies!We meet at the LGBTQ+ Center every Thursday during the free hour. All are welcome!
Transfer Activities Council(TAC) CRAFT NIGHT - 4:30-5:30 p.m., UP Conference Room. Come join our weekly TAC meetings! This week we will have a Craft Night! Come bring friends and craft the night away. We hope to see you there!
Fri. Sept. 11
Eastern PA Trans Equity Project - Corinne Goodwin Presentation - 4-5 p.m., Boxwood. Join us in the LGBTQ+ Center for a presentation by Corinne Goodwin, the executive director of the Eastern Pennsylvania Trans Equity Project.
9/11 Flags of Remembrance - 8 a.m.-noon, speakers begin at 10:25 a.m., Alumni Plaza. The 9/11 Flags of Remembrance is an annual event held by the Office of Veterans Services. The purpose of the event is to honor the fallen in the events of September 11th. Please come out to the Alumni Plaza and observe our moments of silence and listen to our speakers for the event, as we unite as a community and honor the sacrifices made.
Sat. Sept. 12
Men's Cross Country: DII/DIII Challenge - 9:30 a.m., North Campus.
Women's Cross Country: DII/DIII Challenge - 10:15 a.m., North Campus.
Football vs. Clarion - noon, Andre Reed Stadium. Students reserve your FREE ticket online.
Sun. Sept. 13
Women's Volleyball vs. Chestnut Hill - 1 p.m. at Brandywine Heights High School.
Sunday Mass - 4:15 p.m. confession, 5 p.m. mass. Saint Christopher Catholic Newman Center (across from Old Main).
Women's Volleyball vs. Caldwell - 5 p.m. at Brandywine Heights High School.
JCPenney SUIT-UP Event - 4-7 p.m., JCPenney at the Lehigh Valley Mall. Get up to an additional 45% off professional clothing. Bring K.U. I.D. No registration needed, just show up!
Mon. Sept. 14
R.A.D. Program, Women's Self-Defense Three-Day Training Begins - Rape Aggression Defense Training (R.A.D.), provided by Public Safety and Police Services. Free to female students. 6 p.m. Sept. 14 (Old Main 22A), Sept. 15 and 17 (Old Main Georgian Room). You must attend all three sessions to complete the R.A.D. program. Please register to attend.
What Were You Wearing? Project - All day, Brass Rail at MSU. Visual display of survivors' descriptions of what they were wearing when they experienced sexual violence.
Primera reunion de 'Chisme'! - 2-3:30 p.m., Boxwood. Unete a Chisme! Un grupo en donde todos podemos sentirnos mas conectados a nuestro hogar aun estando tan lejos de el.
Women's Tennis vs. Scranton - 4 p.m. Keystone Courts.
Tue. Sept. 15
Social Media Training- 10 a.m., Academic Forum 103. Students who manage social media accounts for university organizations, including student organizations, are encouraged to attend one of the upcoming sessions. Topics will include university brand standards, AI best practices, managing comments, account responsibility and more. Register to attend.
Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGS) Meet & Greet Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance (FMLA) - 11 a.m.-Noon, Boxwood. Join the students of FMLA and meet with WGS Faculty!
Rohrbach Library Open House - 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Library. Get acquainted with all the resources we offer by completing our scavenger hunt and be entered for a chance to win prizes!
Internship & Job Search Strategies - 11 a.m. Stratton 116. Discover the ways to find jobs and internships as well as learning the art of networking and tips to locate "hidden jobs."
Town Hall with President Cavalier - 7 p.m., MSU 183. Dr. Philip Cavalier, university president, will host his first town hall of the semester to engage with students. Cavalier will open the meeting with a brief overview, followed by questions from the audience.
Wed. Sept. 16
Designing Your Career Path Workshop - 1 p.m. via Zoom. Learn to access the latest career info and resources and discover the value of career exploration in making informed career decisions.
Stay Safe, Stay Bright - 4-6 p.m., DMZ. Campuswide Pledge Drive with It's On Us! Free T-shirts for those who pledge, and food available!
Clay Club's Bowl-a-Thon Community Service Event - 6:30 p.m., Sharadin 108. Come make bowls for us to donate to The Opportunity House of Reading for their annual Souper Bowl fundraiser!
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. Shippensburg - 7 p.m. Keystone Field.