While IUP was on winter break, the IUP Club Rugby Team was hard at work, winning another national championship. Read all about their dedication that led to greatness.
Talons Up!

IUP rugby scrumhalf RJ Beach on the rugby field. 

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Set at least one academic and one personal goal for the spring semester. Write down your goal and include details related to the objective you hope to achieve and the steps you need to take to achieve the goal. Then, create a timeline for accomplishing each task toward reaching your goals. 

Find more Academic Success Student Resources.

If you choose to purchase your books from the Co-op Store and have a pending financial aid refund, you can use it to purchase books and other educational resources through the drop/add deadline. You can check for an estimated refund in your EasyPay account. All you’ll need at the Co-op Store is your name, student ID, and I-Card.

Still in a bind?

The IUP Library and ACT 101 Program offers free textbook lending services through the Stapleton Library. For more information on books available, please visit the Circulation Desk or contact the University College by emailing universitycollege-inquiry@iup.edu.

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

The women’s and men’s basketball programs continue their home game stretch against Seton Hill on Saturday, January 18, at the KCAC. Tipoff for the women’s match is at 1:00 p.m., and the men's will follow.

The swimming program hosts two meets this weekend inside the Pidgeon Natatorium at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Can’t make it in person? You can watch live on the PSAC Digital Network. Talons Up!

Keep up with your favorite teams at IUP Athletics.

Get involved with the Pre-Veterinary Club during its first meeting of the semester on Wednesday, January 22, at 7:00 p.m. in Leonard Hall, room 112. 

The Office of International Education invites IUP students to participate in Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) sessions hosted by the University of Miyazaki, one of IUP’s partners in Japan. Professors and students will share their research in two online sessions, the first on Thursday, January 23, at 7:00 p.m. Registrants will receive a link for the Zoom session closer to the scheduled time. The first session will focus on international business and entrepreneurship.

The MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology in Japan) programs are made possible through collaborative efforts between the University of Miyazaki and its partner universities in Taiwan, South Korea, and the US with the support of MEXT.

Find more student organizations in Crimson Connect.

The American Red Cross, in partnership with the Indiana Franklin Masonic Lodge #313, will host its annual Indiana Day of Giving Blood Drive on Monday, January 20, from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Indiana Mall. Consider donating to help those in need.

Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment. Questions can be directed to Karen Sistek via phone at 724-237-9645 or via email at karen.sistek@redcross.org if you or your student organization are interested in volunteering for the event.

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

The Career and Professional Development Center is here to help you learn the skills and experiences needed to successfully transition into the working world. Don’t miss the opportunities to engage with this office!

Schedule an appointment at any time on the CPDC website. You can select the appointment type and day/time that suits your schedule. You’ll even get appointment reminders sent to your email.

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

Contact us at: universitystudentaffairs-vpsa@iup.edu