Don’t miss out on all the excellent events from April 7 through April 11 for Research Appreciation Week! Check out the full schedule of events.There’s a lot to choose from, from the twentieth annual Women in STEM Summit to the AI Summit and the Scholars Forum. There is something for everyone!

Take advantage of this yearly celebration of innovation, student and faculty research, and alumni success. All are invited and encouraged to attend.

Students review their research findings during Research Appreciation Week

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IUP’s Career and Professional Development Center offers resources and workshops to help you plan for your future career. From internships to experiential learning opportunities, log in to Handshake using your IUP email to find experiences that match your goals and interests. 
Consider job shadowing over the summer to get a small but critical view into the day-to-day work experience of your ideal career field. You can start now by talking with faculty, family, and friends who may be able to assist you in making connections with an employer in your field of interest.

Unleash your STEM skills by working as a writing tutor! Assist STEM students with coursework and presentations while picking up communication skills and perks like priority registration, a super-supportive community of co-workers, and more. Apply via Hire a Hawk by Friday, August 8, for the fall.

Find more Academic Success Student Resources.

Flex dollars need to be used before the end of the semester. They don’t roll over from year to year and will not be available after the spring semester ends. Visit the IUP Dining website for more information on how to use your remaining Flex dollars.

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

It will be a busy Saturday on South Campus, as both Baseball and Softball are hosting doubleheaders! Check out women’s tennis at the Maple Street Courts for their home opener against Fairmont State. Can’t make it in person? You can follow the games via IUPAthletics.com. Talons Up!

Keep up with your favorite teams at IUP Athletics.

There’s so much to do this spring. Our Navigators have compiled a handy video to inform you about what’s happening around IUP. Make sure you take a look at all the fun stuff IUP has going on!

Please mark your calendars and plan to attend an open forum for students with the visiting team from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education on Tuesday, April 8, from 9:00 to 9:50 a.m. in Jane Leonard Hall, B02. No RSVP is required for the open forum.

Maintaining ongoing accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education is one of the vitally important ways IUP serves students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the community.

Accreditation is a required step for IUP students to receive federal grants and student loans. It facilitates student credit transfer and can be required for some graduate schools and employees considering IUP graduates.

Join the College of Business Student Advisory Council (COBSAC) on Monday, April 7, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the HUB Susquehanna Room.  All are invited to this event, which will focus on creating vision boards. 

Join the NAACP for this free event on Monday, April 7, at 6:00 p.m. in Kopchick Hall, room 103. Join in on the murder mystery fun, with refreshments and music!

Find more student organizations in Crimson Connect.

Come alone, bring a friend, or come with your organization. Chalk the Walk for Take Back the Night will be on April 8 at 4:00 p.m. in the Oak Grove.

Help the Haven Project cover the walkways for the upcoming march with messages of support, empowerment, resources, and hope for all survivors of sexual assault and dating/domestic violence. All materials will be provided.

TBTN is an annual event to raise awareness and support survivors of sexual violence. This is a global event in which many universities participate. A traditional TBTN event includes a march, rally, protest, and speak-out.

This year’s Take Back the Night is comprised of three main events on Wednesday, April 9: the opening ceremony (Oak Grove) at 6:00 p.m., the march (departing from the Oak Grove and ending at the HUB) at 7:00 p.m., and a speak-out at 7:30 p.m. (HUB, Ohio Room). We welcome all who will walk, stand, and rally with us until sexual violence is no more.

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

Stress can reduce focus, creativity, and productivity, which can all lead to burnout. Prioritizing wellness—through exercise, mindfulness, and work-life cohesion—boosts energy, improves mental clarity, and fosters a positive mindset, ultimately enhancing your personal and professional success.

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

Build your AI knowledge with hands-on workshops at the AI Summit! The AI Summit takes place in a hybrid format (online and on the second floor of Stabley) on Tuesday, April 8.

The AI Summit offers three tracks:

Students who attend at least three workshops during the summit can earn a Digital Badge, which can be added to their LinkedIn profile, shared on social media, and added to their résumé. Check out the full schedule.

Find out everything happening at IUP on the Events Calendar.

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