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Every decision you make matters, and every action you take has a consequence for your future. Who are your friends? What is your commitment to your academics? Do you take responsibility for your behavior, choices, and consequences? Your answers to these questions will determine if your actions are leading you towards a successful future.

Thinking about trying AI before the AI Summit? IUP’s Kathleen Jones White Writing Center can help you use AI responsibly and to good effect. Plan ahead to attend our AI in College Writing Wednesday Workshop on April 1 at 7:00 p.m. in 📍Stabley 210 and on Zoom, or make an appointment with one of our tutors to explore the possibilities of AI writing assistance!

Find more Academic Success Student Resources.

Did you know that summer course registration opens on Monday, March 30? You can view the course offerings and meet with your advisor to prepare for summer registration. You will need to have your “Contact Advisor” hold removed before you can register for summer courses.

If you are planning to take summer classes at another institution, make sure you complete the Pre-approval for Coursework at Another College or University form before registering for classes outside of IUP. Remember, you always want to speak to your advisor before making any course selections to make sure you are on track for graduation. 

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

The IUP Women’s Basketball Team will compete in the Elite Eight at the 📍UPMC Cooper Field House in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, March 24, at 2:30 p.m. Number two IUP will take on number seven Holy Family. Buy your tickets today, and cheer on the Crimson Hawks! Talons Up!

Keep up with your favorite teams at IUP Athletics.

The Student Association of Nutrition and Dietetics (SAND) has organized this annual charity cook-off to celebrate National Nutrition Month in March. The event is open to the community on Wednesday, March 25, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the 📍HUB Monongahela Room. For a $2 donation, spectators may sample the entries and vote for a favorite.

All proceeds from the cook-off event will be donated to the IUP Food Pantry and Help Center, which provides food, toiletries, school supplies, and clothing items to IUP students in need.

Join the Office of Student Life on Tuesday, March 24, from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. in the 📍HUB Ohio Room for the Symposium, an empowering gathering designed for all students interested in exploring contemporary women’s issues. This signature event will feature six student-facilitated presentations highlighting key conversations shaping women’s experiences today. Free food will be provided. RSVP by midnight tonight, Friday, March 20, on Crimson Connect.

Find more student organizations in Crimson Connect.

In case you missed it, there will be another TBTN Volunteer Training on Wednesday, March 25, at 5:00 p.m. An additional Sign-Making Workshop will follow at 6:00 p.m., both in 📍Suites on Maple East, room G-18. There is still time to volunteer for TBTN and make a sign for the march, and all are welcome!

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

Set realistic goals and celebrate small wins. Continuously develop your skills through learning and feedback. Surround yourself with supportive mentors, prepare thoroughly for challenges, and embrace mistakes as opportunities for growth. Confidence grows through consistent action, reflection, and self-belief.

We have several career meetups still happening this spring—check out our upcoming events at the CPDC, so you know which ones to attend!

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

Join the Office of Student Life on Wednesday, March 25, at 11:00 a.m. in the Elkin Hall Great Room with presenter Chauna Craig. Prof. Craig will explore creativity, how it is developed, and what she has learned throughout her own journey. A free lunch will be provided.

Find out everything happening at IUP on the Events Calendar.

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