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Networking will help you develop and improve your skill set, so it is important to build strong connections with your advisor, instructors, and classmates. If you have not already joined a professional club or organization on campus, check out Crimson Connect to seek opportunities to get involved and expand your network.

IUP Libraries isn’t just for research—it’s also a place to build connections! Attend workshops, study groups, and library events to meet peers, faculty, and staff. Librarians can also guide you to resources for professional development and career research, helping you expand your network while on campus.

Tutors at IUP’s Kathleen Jones White Writing Center can help you put together strong, professional materials that show off your strengths and help you connect with the people you want to impress.

Schedule Writing Center appointments to:

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Did you know you can sign up for break housing through MyIUP? You must apply for break housing before Friday, November 21, at 4:00 p.m. If you apply after the deadline, you will be charged a per-day fee in accordance with the break housing policy.

Spring class registration is now open for all students! Be sure to connect with your academic advisor to get your PIN number and ensure you’re on track to achieve your academic goals.

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

How many pushups can you do in one minute? Join this Fitness Center Challenge on Monday, November 10, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. in the 📍HUB Fitness Center. Campus Recreation Services will award prizes to the top three men and the top three women.

Keep up with your favorite teams at IUP Athletics.

Ever been to a silent party? Join in on the noise and play laser tag on Thursday, November 13, at 5:00 p.m. in the 📍HUB. All are invited to this free event, hosted by STATIC.

Students for Sustainability is hosting this event on Thursday, November 13, at 6:00 p.m. in 📍Kopchick Hall, room 103. The models will be donning outfits made entirely of upcycled materials!

Is cabin fever starting to set in? Are you passionate about nature, adventure, and the great outdoors? Join the Outdoors Club for their meeting tonight, Friday, November 7, at 5:30 p.m. in 📍Kopchick Hall, room 103, where you can connect with other outdoor enthusiasts and discover upcoming adventures. All are invited!

Find more student organizations in Crimson Connect.

The Office of Student Leadership will host the American Red Cross for a blood drive on Thursday, November 13, from noon until 6:00 p.m. in 📍Folger Student Center. Walk-ins are always welcome, but appointments are preferred.

Looking for a low-key, free event to attend to kick off the weekend? Join Student Wellness and Engagement tonight, November 7, from 9:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. in the 📍HUB Ohio Room. It’s free to play, and the prizes are awesome!

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

Reflect on your values, interests, and strengths to design a life—not just a career—you love. Professional fulfillment comes from intentional choices, not default paths.

If you feel unsure about life after graduation, check out “What Can I Do With This Major?” It is located on the CPDC website or MyIUP and can help you explore various career path options related to your major, even some you may not have yet considered!

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

Feeling stressed? Visit the 📍first floor of Stapleton Library to meet the dogs, have fun, chill out, and boop some snoots on Tuesday, November 11, at 3:00 p.m. All are invited!

Find out everything happening at IUP on the Events Calendar.

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