Does your student organization have an exciting event in the works? Or maybe your group has an achievement you’d like to share with the IUP community?

Consider reaching out to the director of Communications for Student Affairs, Caitlin Aiello, at caiello@iup.edu. She can assist your group in an informal brainstorming session to better publicize your group’s events and achievements. Alternatively, you can attend her open office hours on Mondays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. via Zoom to receive her advice and assistance. 

Get the latest news and happenings any time at IUP Now.

Success does not happen alone—it requires collaboration and a strong support system. Utilize the resources and services offered to make your IUP experience the best it can be. Not sure where to go? Here’s where to turn for help. Also, this article, “The College Resources You Should Use More Often,” provides great advice on how to help make your college experience happier and healthier.

IUP Libraries is your one-stop spot for success! Access books, e-books, journals, and course reserves; borrow laptops and equipment; and use quiet or group study spaces. Librarians are here to help with research, and you can request materials from other libraries through Interlibrary Loan. Whether on campus or online, IUP Libraries gives you the resources and support you need to thrive. Start by asking a librarian!

Solve your most common writing conundrums! Find links to many useful writing resources on the Writing Center website.

Find more Academic Success Student Resources.

Did you know that the Peer Tutoring Center and Supplemental Instruction started offering support this week? The Tutoring Center offers walk-in services for various subjects, and you can view the full Supplemental Instruction schedule for this semester’s offerings. If you need help with study skills, time management, or other skills related to academic success, you can contact your navigator for additional help.

Have questions? Get answers at the Hawks Q&A Center.

IUP tennis junior Hannah Beitat strikes a forehand shot in team practice.

Come see the five-time defending PSAC Champion IUP Women’s Tennis Team in their season-opening invitational on Saturday, September 6, and Sunday, September 7. The event begins at 10:00 a.m. at the 📍Maple Street Courts and will feature players from different schools around the region. Talons Up!

Keep up with your favorite teams at IUP Athletics.

Are you interested in dance? Consider trying out for the Obsidian Dance Troupe! Auditions will take place on Monday, September 8, and Wednesday, September 10, from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. in the 📍 Elkin Hall Dance Studio. The audition will consist of learning two 30-second dances (one hip-hop routine and one jazz routine). If you have dance shoes (e.g., tap shoes, turning shoes), please bring them along. Interested students only need to audition on one of the two audition days. 

Did you know that thrifting is one of the most sustainable ways to get new clothes? Join the Students for Sustainability on Thursday, September 11, at 6:00 p.m. for a trip to Goodwill. Interested students can meet at 📍 Kopchick Hall,103, for transportation provided by the group’s officers.

Find more student organizations in Crimson Connect.

The IUP community is invited to this annual event on Wednesday, September 10, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the 📍HUB, Ohio Room. Join the many vendors who will offer health and nutrition education, free chair massages, spinal screenings, free food samples, self-defense sessions, and so much more. Student participation is encouraged; students who present their I-Cards will receive special discounts!

IUP will test its Emergency Notification System on Friday, September 12, at 10:00 a.m. The test will include text messaging, voice calls, email, and desktop alerts.

The email will go to everyone in the @iup.edu email system and will include information on how to sign up or verify information on IUP’s emergency notification system. This system is reserved for critical safety and security messages, including weather emergencies. Step-by-step instructions to update information or to register are available on the Emergency Notification System page. This page also provides information on registering for the free Everbridge app on a mobile device.

Keep yourself physically and mentally healthy at the Center for Health and Well-Being.

To make a great first impression, be authentic, confident, and attentive. Maintain good eye contact, stand/sit tall, listen, and don’t forget to smile. Show interest in others, ask thoughtful questions, and stay positive. These things will help to ensure you make a great impression when meeting someone for the first time!

Make a great first impression while networking at our My Cool Career events this fall. Our first event is on September 25 from 11:10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the 📍North Dining Tower Room, where IUP alumni and friends will talk about life after IUP and their career success thus far. Free meal vouchers will be provided for up to 30 students.

Get ready for your future at the Career and Professional Development Center.

In recognition of the twenty-fourth anniversary of the events of September 11, 2001, the IUP community will reflect on that fateful day and how it changed our world. All are encouraged to gather on Thursday, September 11, from 11:10 a.m. until noon at the 📍9/11 Memorial in the Oak Grove.

Find out everything happening at IUP on the Events Calendar.

Contact us at: universitystudentaffairs-vpsa@iup.edu