IUP’s The Pathfinder has debuted a new website that will house recent issues of the publication, in case you missed your weekly email.

Aerial view of the Oak Grove

Does your campus organization have something to promote or celebrate? First, post a news item and/or event in the CMS (or in Crimson Connect for student groups). Then, email Caitlin Aiello at caiello@iup.edu to find out how your information can be included in the publication. Items must be submitted to Aiello before Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. to make it into Friday’s publication. The information in The Pathfinder will also be displayed in digital ads across campus and on Student Affairs’ Instagram story on Fridays.

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Become more present in each moment throughout your day. Give yourself time to slow down and notice all the details of your day-to-day life. When you focus on being present in the moment, you may surprise yourself by gaining new insights and a fresh perspective.

Find more Academic Success Student Resources.

Did you know there is academic support for many classes through tutoring or supplemental instruction? If you are having difficulty with time management or study skills, contact your Navigator for help with academic coaching.

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

Interested in trying something new? Something physical that also lets you make friends and be part of a winning team? The IUP women’s rugby club team might be the perfect place for you.

Root for our Crimson Hawks during two games in Miller Stadium on Saturday, October 19. IUP Football will face off against Seton Hill at 2:00 p.m. and Field Hockey will play West Chester at 6:30 p.m. Talons Up!

Keep up with your favorite teams at IUP Athletics.

Join Whitmyre Hall/Cook Honors College on Wednesday, October 23, at 11:20 a.m. in Whitmyre’s Great Hall for a profoundly personal and moving narrative that shares the journey of a father navigating his son’s cancer diagnosis. Drawing from personal experiences and broader life lessons, Chris Cochran demonstrates how challenges can be transformed into personal and professional growth opportunities. It offers practical strategies for developing resilience and turning obstacles into stepping stones for success.

Find more student organizations in Crimson Connect.

Rocky Bleier’s story—a gripping tale of courage on both the football fields of America as a Pittsburgh Steeler and on the battlefields of Vietnam. Injured in Vietnam, he was told he would never play football again. He tells his inspiring story of how he had to endure the physical and emotional recovery to play again. Rocky provides a motivational message detailing how ordinary people can become extraordinary achievers. The event, on October 24 at 7:00 p.m. in Jane Leonard Hall, Room 126, is sponsored by the Holistic Health Club. 

Have you been Green Dot trained? The Haven Project and members of Sigma Chi invite all students to learn about Green Dot, IUP’s Bystander Intervention Program, on October 24 at 6:00 p.m. in Suites on Maple East, Room G-18. Change starts with you!

This training will equip students with information about barriers to action and realistic solutions so that fewer people will be hurt by power-based violence. This includes sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking. If you do your small part, we can make a BIG difference.

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

Write a tailored cover letter showcasing your enthusiasm for the role and how your skills align with company needs. Personalize it with specific examples, keep it concise, and proofread for errors before submission.

We have resource guides on cover letters and a whole slew of other professional topics on our website. You won’t regret checking these out!

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

Calling all undergraduate and graduate women—let your voices be heard by joining the President’s Commission on the Status of Women’s “Empowering Women Series” for a round-table discussion on Wednesday, October 23, at 3:30 p.m. in the HUB, Ohio Room. The hope is that your input and discussion will educate the IUP community about the challenges and barriers you face. It’s also an opportunity to connect with other women and build a supportive environment. Light refreshments will be served. Please join us!

Ubora Men of IUP, IUP Student Life, and the Office of Student Leadership will host its third annual “Excellence in Progress” Leadership Conference on Saturday, October 26, from 8:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. in Leonard Hall. Registration is now open!

Find out everything happening at IUP on the Events Calendar.

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