Student Town Hall on April 18

All students are invited to attend this informal discussion with President Driscoll and other university leaders on Monday, April 18, at 11:30 a.m. in Folger Student Center. This is a perfect opportunity to converse with other students and university leadership about topics of interest like student stress, burnout, and feelings of belonging. Light refreshments will be served.

Do you have a great idea that can benefit students at IUP? Come and join the discussion! We want to hear from you to help us shape IUP to best assist students. We hope you will share the issues that matter to you the most.

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Summer Opportunities

Consider job shadowing over the summer to get a small but critical view into the day-to-day work experience of your ideal career field. You can start now by talking with faculty, family, and friends who may be able to assist you in making connections with an employer in your field of interest.

Find more Academic Success Student Resources.

I’m Considering Taking a Class at Another Institution Over the Summer. How Do I Make Sure My Credits Will Apply at IUP?

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

Talk to your advisor about possible courses to take.
Visit the Online Transfer Credit Equivalency System to determine which class(es) from the outside institution may transfer to IUP.
Complete an electronic Application for Pre-Approval of Coursework.

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

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

Big Saturday on South Campus

It promises to be a fun day of baseball and softball on South Campus on Saturday, April 23. Both IUP teams will host doubleheaders starting at 1:00 p.m. with food trucks and alumni from both programs completing a festive environment. Everyone is invited and as always, it’s free!

Keep up with your favorite teams at IUP Athletics.

IUP Unity Ball

All are invited to join LaSO and the Social Equity and Title IX Office for a night of music, free cultural food, dancing, and more on Saturday, April 23, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. in the HUB Ohio Room.

Take some time to get dressed up and celebrate Latinx Cultura and LaSo’s 30th year at IUP! The theme of the ball will be “intersectionality” and features guest speaker Norman Bristol Colón, chief diversity officer and director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.

An Evening with Donte Palmer: From IUP to “Squat for Change”

Join UBORA, MCSLE, and the Division of Student Affairs for this event on Tuesday, April 19, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in Folger Student Center. Squat for Change is an international movement started by Palmer, who is both a father and IUP alumnus. All are invited to this free event!

Open Auditions for Theater-by-the-Grove Fall Productions

Have a passion for acting? Do you yearn for the stage? Or maybe you’d just like to try something new? Consider auditioning for two plays being produced at IUP in the fall!

Measure for Measure auditions will take place on Monday, April 25, in Waller Hall Studio Theatre.
Ordnung auditions will take place on Saturday, April 23, in Waller Hall Studio Theatre.

Questions? Email Brian Jones at brjones@iup.edu.

Find more student organizations in Crimson Connect.

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Be Heard Anonymous Survey Now Open

Beginning April 12, IUP launched an anonymous survey of students to address issues related to sexual violence, a longstanding challenge faced by colleges and universities across the country. Students should check their IUP email for a link to take the survey. One hundred $25 Amazon gift cards will be awarded at random to students who complete the survey. Questions should be emailed to Jessica Miller at jemiller@iup.edu.

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

Preparing for Graduate School

Considering graduate school? Set yourself up for success! Research the programs that meet your career goals and are in your ideal geographic area. Look for opportunities that complement what you’re doing in the classroom, such as research experience and graduate assistantships.

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

Lavender Graduation

Join MCSLE, LGBTQIA Support, Pride Alliance, and Queer Colors for this year’s Lavender Graduation on Friday, April 22, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Elkin Hall’s Great Room. Interested students should complete the Lavender Graduation Request form on Crimson Connect to receive their lavender cords for graduation. Questions can be directed to Tedd Cogar at tcogar@iup.edu.

Undergraduate Summer Opportunity for Applying Research Program

Looking to hone your research skills over the summer? Check out U-SOAR! Students will conduct their research while participating in professional development activities throughout the summer, culminating in a formal research symposium where students can present their research posters. Interested students can apply via InfoReady.

Find out everything happening at IUP on the Events Calendar.

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