Join us for an engaging opportunity to meet the deans of your academic colleges today (Friday, November 15)! The event will be a relaxed and casual open forum where students can connect with the leadership of their respective colleges and learn more about academic initiatives and resources. Come prepared to ask questions, and get to know the individuals guiding the academic direction of our institution. 

Free pizza will be provided, so join the discussion from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. in Kopchick Hall, room 104. The event is sponsored by the Student Government Association.

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As you plan for your future, empower yourself by setting S.M.A.R.T. goals that put you in the driver’s seat of your journey.

The S.M.A.R.T. goals approach brings a clear and focused vision to your future. S.M.A.R.T. goals are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

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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 22, at 4:00 p.m. If you apply after the deadline, you will be charged a per-day fee according to the break housing policy.

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

The IUP football program closes the 2024 season tomorrow (Saturday, November 16) with a contest against Shippensburg at Miller Stadium. Kickoff is set for 2:00 p.m. Can’t make the game? Watch it live, follow the stats live, and let’s finish strong! Talons Up!

Keep up with your favorite teams at IUP Athletics.

Don’t go empty-handed to Thanksgiving; bring a box of cookies! At the same time, support the Club Managers Association of America to help fund their America World Conference trip. Cookie boxes will be sold on November 19 and 20 from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the Statler Hotel Simulation Lab in the Eberly College of Business. Visitors can fill up a box of cookies, enjoy coffee, and chat with friends. Box prices are $4, $8, and $14. Come for the cookies, stay for the company!

Do you have anxiety about returning home for break? You aren’t alone; this can be a challenging time for many college students. The Counseling Center staff will discuss possible obstacles you may face during the transition, as well as IUP resources available to help. All are invited on Wednesday, November 20, at 4:00 p.m. in Elkin Hall, room 111.  

Find more student organizations in Crimson Connect.

The Haven Project and Kappa Sigma invite you to learn about It’s On Us, a national campaign dedicated to college sexual assault prevention and survivor support, on Sunday, November 17, at 7:00 p.m. in Suites on Maple East, room G60. All are welcome.

It’s time for another challenge from Campus Recreation Services. Who can do the most tire flips? Join us at the HUB Fitness Center on Monday, November 18, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the top three challengers with the most flips in one minute!

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

Aligning your career with your interests, what you value, and what you like will help to increase job satisfaction. Consider what you want out of a career and what will make you happy long-term.

If you need more clarification about life after graduation, check out What Can I Do With This Major? Conveniently located on the CPDC website or MyIUP, this tool will help you explore various career paths related to your major, even some you may not have considered!

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

This week’s Six O’Clock Series is a testament to the collaborative spirit of the IUP community, featuring rare IUP Special Collections and University Archives books. Presenters will include Makenna Berchin, Tedd Cogar, Meghan Cronin, Jordan Hansen, and Michael Williamson. In collaboration with the IUP Language, Literature, and Writing Department and the IUP Libraries, the discussion will include research into the works of Edgar Allen Poe (1809–49), William Shakespeare (1564–1616), and limited-edition folios created by artist Ed Colker. All are encouraged to attend the Six O’Clock Series on Monday, November 18, at 6:00 p.m. in Elkin Hall’s Great Room.

Enjoy a spiritual and cultural hour of Cherokee flute stories by Earl Dingus and Seneca stories with Lee Dingus. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a free lunch on Wednesday, November 20, at 11:15 a.m. in Elkin Hall’s Great Room.  

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