Student organizations are invited to participate in the inaugural IUP Philanthropy Cup this November. 

Three IUP students play a cup stacking game.

The two-week event aims to raise awareness about the importance of student philanthropy at IUP and supports fundraising for the Student Assistance Fund.

Registration for your student organization should be completed on Crimson Connect by November 1, 2025. Thanks to the generosity of Col. Stephen Abel ’72 and Thomas Baker ’05, up to $5,000 in prize money will be awarded to top-performing student groups, with an additional $5,000 donated directly to the Student Assistance Fund. Email iup-giving@iup.edu or student-philanthropy@iup.edu for further information regarding registration or questions.

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Identify 10 experiences, habits, and people in your life that support you in becoming the best version of yourself. Reflect on your list and refer to it when you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed. Remember what you have accomplished, the strength you must have to move forward, and the people you can turn to for help.

IUP Libraries supports your well-being with programs and resources for self-care. Join “Calming Crafts with Therapy Dogs International” and unwind while crafting and spending time with friendly pups. Therapy dog visits are scheduled for Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m. on the following dates: September 16, October 14, November 11, and December 9 (during Finals Week). Stop by, relax, and recharge!

Expressive writing is a reflective practice in which you write freely about your thoughts, emotions, and experiences to promote self-awareness and emotional well-being. It is often used to process challenges, clarify feelings, and identify patterns in behavior or thinking. See this article for more information about this useful private writing practice.

Are you interested in studying abroad? We are pleased to announce the Summer 2026 faculty-led study abroad program: Advanced Tropical Field Biology: Biodiversity of Guanaja. After our successful programs in 2022, 2023, and 2024, we will return to the Bay Islands of Honduras in Summer II 2026, with a focus on the island of 📍Guanaja, off the northern Caribbean coast. Check out the details and fill out an application for this faculty-led opportunity!

Find more Academic Success Student Resources.

Did you know that Degree Works is a web-based tool that helps you monitor your progress towards graduation? This tool displays all the requirements you still need to complete in order to graduate, as well as those you have already fulfilled. You can create a plan for future semesters and use the “What-if” option if you are considering changing your program of study.

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

IUP Athletics will celebrate seniors at three games tomorrow, Saturday, November 1! The first will be the women’s soccer team against California at 📍South Campus Field at noon. Next, at the IUP football game against Gannon, IUP will honor the seniors on the football team, in the band, and on the dance team at 2:00 p.m. at 📍Miller Stadium. Lastly, the Crimson Hawks volleyball team has a huge contest against Gannon at 6:00 p.m. in the 📍KCAC, where its seniors will be recognized. Talons Up!

Keep up with your favorite teams at IUP Athletics.

Join IUP Pride Alliance on Wednesday, November 5, at 4:00 p.m. in 📍Folger Student Center for an open mic/karaoke event. You can perform, or just hang out and watch your fellow students unwind with song. 

Join the IUP Ambassadors to learn more about their organization and recruitment process on Wednesday, November 5, at 8:00 p.m. in 📍Breezedale Alumni Center.

Join the director of Multicultural Student Support for an unforgettable evening at the theater as we experience Hell’s Kitchen—Broadway’s electrifying musical from 15-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys, inspired by her life, her music, and her community on Thursday, November 6. The bus to the Benedum leaves 📍Elkin Hall at 5:00 p.m. You can grab your $10 tickets, while supplies last, in the 📍Elkin Hall Lobby.

Find more student organizations in Crimson Connect.

Join IUP and the Indiana Regional Medical Center for this statewide event on Thursday, November 20, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the 📍KCAC, which brings together health professionals, educators, policymakers, and community leaders to discuss the challenges and innovations shaping rural healthcare.

Sessions will feature key state and regional speakers, networking opportunities, and a poster session highlighting IUP faculty and student research. Visit the conference website for details and registration information.

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

In any conversation, aim to ask open-ended questions and listen with genuine curiosity—people remember those who make them feel heard. Confidence is cool, but establishing a genuine connection is key.

Use these small talk tips at the Healthcare Career MeetUp on Wednesday, November 12, from 3:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. in the 📍HUB Ohio Room.

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

Are you seeking tools to help your student organization or group grow?  Get the ins and outs of Crimson Connect through this training on Monday, November 3, at 11:30 a.m. in the 📍Elkin Hall Great Room. Professionals from the Office of Student Leadership will show you how to utilize Crimson Connect best to advertise your events and grow your membership roster.

Find out everything happening at IUP on the Events Calendar.

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