The Six O’Clock Series has been an IUP tradition for many decades. Through the series, audience members are exposed to new concepts, ways of thinking, and information that will enhance the student experience at IUP and as members of society. Check out what the series offers this semester. This week, on Monday, February 12, you will have the opportunity to watch the film Escalation, a story of an abusive relationship from its beginning to its tragic end. All are invited at 6:00 p.m. in the Elkin Hall Great Room. 

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Boost your confidence and improve your grades with the Writing Center’s free Wednesday workshops from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Kathleen Jones White Writing Center for expert guidance on essay structure, organization, grammar, and citation to excel in your writing assignments. Don’t miss out on valuable tips for academic success!

MyIUP is getting an updated look and some new functionality this semester. You will still use the portal for the same things you currently do, like registering for classes, accessing financial aid and billing information, and more. With the update, the portal will now have a customizable dashboard, integrations with other products, and a new interface that is mobile-friendly and works on any screen and any device.

Want to learn more? Plan to attend an info session on Wednesday, February 14, at 1:30 p.m. or Thursday, February 15, at 11:30 a.m. If you can’t attend, the sessions will be recorded. Check the MyIUP page for more info, recordings, and updates throughout the semester.

Find more Academic Success Student Resources.

The University College is accepting submissions for the academic planner cover that will be handed out to incoming fall 2024 students. Over 2,000 students will see your winning cover art! You can submit a design to Allison Baker at allbaker@iup.edu. Designs should be submitted in PNG format (size 8.5 x 11 inches). Please review the IUP Brand Visual Guide and adhere to the guidelines set by the university if using official IUP logos. The winning design will be featured on the IUP University College’s website!

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

Keep up with your favorite teams at IUP Athletics.

Join the Physics Club at their next meeting on Monday, February 12, at 11:15 a.m. in Kopchick Hall, Room 303. Topics of interest: Physics Olympics, volunteer tutoring program, and club trips to Canada and Erie to watch the solar eclipse. 

Find more student organizations in Crimson Connect.

All students are invited to see our campus resources and engage in wellness events to help practice self-care throughout the semester. We will offer several mindfulness activities (yoga, gratitude journaling, crafting, and meditative art) and a raffle of the book Mindful Twenty-Something. All are invited on Wednesday, February 14, from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in Stabley Library, second floor, room 203. IUP Libraries and the Writing Center sponsor the event.

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

A good handshake helps you make a positive first impression. Make sure your grip is firm, but not too firm, look the other person in the eye, and shake for two to three pumps.

Practice your handshake at one of our six upcoming career fairs/meet-ups happening this spring on and off campus. Visit the CPDC for dates, times, and details. Our first one is Wednesday, February 28, at the KCAC from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. You won’t want to miss it!

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

All students are encouraged to attend this informative presentation on Monday, February 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Sutton Hall’s Blue Room with Provost Luetkehans as she provides more details on the Academic Restructuring and Program Review. Questions can be submitted in advance. The deadline for submitting questions in advance is 9:00 a.m. on Monday, February 19.

All students are invited to this dynamic program on Tuesday, February 13, in Fisher Auditorium from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Center for Multicultural Student Leadership and Engagement, you will learn how university students and youngsters organized and banded together to make their voices heard. Their courage and determination paved the way for the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, a landmark achievement in American History. 

Find out everything happening at IUP on the Events Calendar.