Are you part of a student organization? Did you know that, in honor of IUP’s 150th anniversary, student groups can sign up to be part of the 150 Carnival Fundraiser happening on August 23 at the grass field behind Miller Stadium? This is an excellent opportunity for your group to join in the fun and raise funds for your club!

IUP students and Norm hanging out in the Oak Grove

Speak to your club’s leadership team and see if participation is right for you! Registration closes on May 9, so get your hawks in a row and participate. Find out more information about IUP’s 150th anniversary.

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As the semester ends, take time to appreciate your accomplishments and successes. Remember to share your achievements with your support team and acknowledge the role they have played in helping you reach your goals and move forward in your life.

Find more Academic Success Student Resources.

It is important to apply for pre-approval to transfer your credits back to IUP. Follow these three steps:

Remember—only the credits earned transfer back to IUP, not the grade!

Your Navigator can help you once you have talked to your advisor about what courses you might take. If you are enrolled in a summer class through IUP, know that your Navigator is here to help you throughout the summer as well. Reach out if you need tutoring or other assistance!

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

The IUP baseball team concludes the regular season at Owen J. Dougherty Field on Friday, May 2, in a doubleheader against Gannon. The first game begins at 1:00 p.m. Can’t make it to the game to watch your Crimson Hawks? Watch it here! Talons Up!

Keep up with your favorite teams at IUP Athletics.

STATIC is hosting its annual cookout on Saturday, May 3, from noon to 4:00 p.m. Join us for free food and fun at the HUB!

Looking for a cozy night in before finals begin? Join us for a screening of The Outsiders in the HUB Ohio Room on May 5 at 6:00 p.m. This is an excellent chance to relax, recharge, and unwind while supporting IUP students. We’ll have popcorn, drinks, and Dippin’ Dots (while supplies last), so wear your PJs, bring a blanket, and settle in for a night of comfort, snacks, and giving back!

Admission is a $3+ donation to the Student Assistance Fund or a $3+ donation/nonperishable item for the IUP Food Pantry. This event is hosted by the Student Giving Committee.

Ándale is hosting a Cinco de Mayo Festival on May 7 at 6:00 p.m. The festival will celebrate dance and music with a live DJ, refreshments, and history about Cinco de Mayo. All are invited to this free event in Jane Leonard Hall, B02.

Due to an ongoing Peoples Natural Gas project, traffic delays in the area of Wayne Avenue, between Locust Street and Maple Street, are continuing. Access to campus via Grant Street and Violi Way is currently closed. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes to avoid the congested construction area. Construction is active Mondays through Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is not expected to affect IUP commencement on May 10.

Find more student organizations in Crimson Connect.

Finals are here, and keeping your sanity is key! Engage in all the fun de-stress activities for relaxing and calming vibes. All are invited to this free event designed to provide you with some much-needed stress reduction during this busy time of the semester. Check out some of the activities available on Tuesday, May 6, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Folger Student Center. There will be therapy dogs, chair massages, tarot card readings, snacks, and much more!

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

Make sure you are utilizing all of the resources available to you here at IUP. For example, the CPDC has two completely customized professional online tools: a D2L Career Readiness Tool and Articulate Site, both of which aim to assist students in achieving their professional goals.

Did you know the CPDC recently launched two career management tools to assist you in your career and professional goals? To gain access to the D2L course, email kepilott@iup.edu. And here you can access the Articulate site.

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

Join the Council on Spiritual and Religious Life at the Healing Garden in Wallwork Courtyard on Monday, May 5, at 11:30 a.m. for a short service as we remember those we have lost from our IUP community this year.

May 7 marks the centennial of the first planetarium opened to the public (in Munich, Germany). Join this free event on May 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the Cejka Planetarium (Kopchick Hall, second floor lobby) to learn more about planetariums, as well as recent discoveries from the Webb space telescope and the Bennu asteroid sample return.

Find out everything happening at IUP on the Events Calendar.

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