Working on a paper, project, or research? The Kathleen Jones White Writing Center is at your disposal to help get your creative juices flowing, your citations perfect, and your audience engaged! 

Students work on a project at the Writing Center

If you are a novice writer or an advanced wordsmith, the Writing Center can assist you in crafting the ideal written word.

Looking to elevate your writing and presentation skills? The Writing Center’s Wednesday Workshops are now in full swing! Join expert presenters every Wednesday from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. for guidance on topics ranging from designing poster presentations to adding generative AI tools to your academic writing workflows in responsible and supportive ways.

You can attend all these workshops in person at 210 Stabley Library or join remotely via Zoom. Plus, many Wednesday Workshops count toward the Business Writing Credential you can earn in one semester! Next week’s workshop, “Résumé Writing,” held on February 12 at 7:00 p.m., will introduce participants to designing an effective résumé. The workshop will explore effective résumé samples, how to frame experiences for diverse audiences, and the different content that goes in a résumé.

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Develop a vibrant vision for your future! Having a powerful vision helps you put the rest of your life into perspective and can make any challenges or setbacks seem manageable. A useful way to clarify your vision is to create a destiny map—a visual representation of what you would like in your life. Once you have created the destiny map, put it where you will see it on a regular basis as a reminder of how you would like your life to be. 

Find more Academic Success Student Resources.

Did you know that Peer Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction started for the semester last week? The Tutoring Center in Stabley Library 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 visit the University College for academic coaching.

Want support while studying, or need guidance on study skills from a peer? Visit the Academic Success Lab in 104 Stabley Library, Monday–Friday, between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to study and/or speak with a UC peer mentor.

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

The IUP women’s tennis program hosts their first home match of the spring season on Saturday against Carnegie Mellon at the Maple Street Courts. The start time for the match is 4:00 p.m. Be sure to follow the stats to stay informed about how the team is faring.

Talons Up!

Keep up with your favorite teams at IUP Athletics.

Join the NAACP on Monday, February 10, at 6:30 p.m. in Jane Leonard Hall, room 126, for a night of games, like Uno, Spoons, and Family Feud. Snacks and prizes will also be provided.

How long can you hula hoop? Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female hula hoopers with the longest time. Give it a try on Monday, February 10, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the HUB Fitness Center. The event is brought to you by Campus Recreation Services.

Find more student organizations in Crimson Connect.

Join us at IUP Libraries to hang out with the therapy dogs on February 10 at 11:10 a.m. on the first floor of Stapleton Library. Boop some snoots, scritch some ears, and de-stress your day! 

Check out the University Police and Public Safety’s tips for you as we get underway with the new semester.

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

Start building meaningful connections this spring by attending IUP career-related events, joining clubs, and connecting with faculty, staff, and other students. Networking is all about building meaningful relationships, not just collecting contacts. Be genuine in your conversations, and make sure to follow up to keep the conversation going.

Practice your networking skills at our first Professional Panel Series (Focus: Entrepreneurship) this semester, happening next Tuesday, February 11, at 5:15 p.m. in B34 Stabley Library or on Zoom! 

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

The feature-length documentary A Case for Love examines the question of whether or not love—specifically, unselfish love—is the solution to the extreme societal and political divide facing the world.

The film team travels the US, searching for people who live their lives selflessly, and interviews them about how that way of living affects others and themselves. All are invited on February 10 at 6:00 p.m. in Fisher Auditorium.

This presentation explores the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of John Lewis (1940–2020), a civil rights icon and unwavering advocate for democracy, framed through his philosophy of “Good Trouble” as a cornerstone of democratic action. Tracing the historical trajectory of voting rights in the United States situates Lewis’s activism within the broader struggle for political equality, spanning from the promises of Reconstruction after the Civil War to the challenges of the modern era.

All are invited to this free Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, February 12, at 11:15 a.m. in the Elkin Hall Great Room.

Find out everything happening at IUP on the Events Calendar.

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