It’s cold out! Be smart and stay safe from the dangers of extreme cold. Frostbite and hypothermia are real and can develop quickly when exposed to the current temperatures.

Frostbite

Prevent frostbite by keeping exposed skin covered, especially ears, face, hands, and toes. Stay dry and avoid windy areas. Don’t smoke, drink alcohol, or consume caffeine, as these can worsen the effects of the cold.

Frostbite symptoms include red, painful skin that may turn white or yellow-gray. Skin may feel firm or waxy and numb.

Treating frostbite:

Hypothermia

Hypothermia can develop when your body temperature drops below 95°F. Prevent hypothermia by wearing layers, including a hat, coat, gloves, and boots. Avoid prolonged time outdoors and stay dry. Symptoms of mild hypothermia are feeling overly tired or sluggish, confused, shivering, and slurred speech.

Treating hypothermia:

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Choose a dependable study partner, connect with a classmate or a friend to discuss course material, and quiz one another. A reliable and trustworthy study partner can help make studying more enjoyable and will hold you accountable to review course material regularly.

Looking to sharpen your study habits? IUP Libraries can help! From quiet and group study spaces to workshops and online guides, the Libraries offers tools to keep you organized and focused. Librarians can also show you how to break big assignments into smaller steps and manage your time effectively. Connect with them through our Ask a Librarian service.

Make IUP Libraries part of your study routine this semester!

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Did you know that all of our campus clubs and organizations are on Crimson Connect? You can learn more about an organization you met yesterday at Winter Warm-Up through the website, or you can check out upcoming events hosted by campus organizations through the Corq app!

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

The IUP men’s basketball team will host a mid-season non-conference game against Penn State, DuBois on Wednesday, February 4, inside the 📍KCAC. Tip-off will be at 7:30 p.m. Can’t make it to the game? Check out the live stats.
Talons Up!

Keep up with your favorite teams at IUP Athletics.

Kick off your semester with ice skating at the local rink in Indiana! Come hang out with the Outdoors Club members and friends for a fun and active outing on Saturday, January 31, at 2:00 p.m. We will meet at the 📍HUB Circle and drive together to the rink to enjoy an afternoon of ice skating and fun.

Join Ándale for their first meeting of the semester on Wednesday, February 4, at 6:00 p.m. in 📍Jane E. Leonard Hall, room 114. Thinking about joining a club? This is a great opportunity to check out all that Ándale has to offer.

Find more student organizations in Crimson Connect.

The Emergency Notification Test has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 5, in the afternoon. You should expect to be notified via text, email, and phone.

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

Approach networking with genuine curiosity and authenticity. Focus on building relationships, not just contacts. Listen actively, offer value, and follow up thoughtfully. Use LinkedIn and events strategically, nurture connections over time, and maintain professionalism to grow a strong, supportive network.

Make a great first impression while networking at some of our Professional Panel Series this spring. Our first panel, Careers in Math, Science, Technology, and Safety, will take place on Tuesday, February 17, at 5:15 p.m. in 📍Stabley Library, B34, or on Zoom.

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

If you love music and are looking for an event indoors, attend this recital on Saturday, January 31, from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. in 📍Gorell Recital Hall, second floor of Sutton Hall. A suggested donation of $5 is recommended. 

Find out everything happening at IUP on the Events Calendar.

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