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“Much Ado,” Career Fair: Supersized; Poetry That Travels
“Much Ado,” Career Fair: Supersized; Poetry That Travels
IUP Now
THURSDAY: CENTRAL CALENDAR
Catch a live stream of a Shakespeare classic; check out jobs and internships across the region; connect with other cultures through poetry; and more
Sunlit view of downtown Philadelphia

Work and Life in the City

Thinking about launching your career in a metropolitan area? During a Six O’Clock Series virtual panel discussion on Monday, you’ll hear from IUP alumni who have lived and worked in major cities: Mauro Wolfe ’90 (New York), Alan Friedman ’94 (Princeton, NJ), Chrystina Black Steffy ’03 (Washington, DC), DeAnna Allen ’10 (Philadelphia), and Tejash Patel M’11 (Richmond, VA). Join via Zoom.
Thursday, October 15
6:00–7:00 p.m., Zoom. “Let’s Talk about Diversity and Inclusion.” Register for this workshop.
7:00–8:00 p.m., Zoom. Poetry offers a unique look into different cultures. Poems will be shared in their original language and in English. 
7:00–8:00 p.m., Zoom. Health and Wellness Promotion peer educator Charles Coleman hosts. Winners will receive prizes. Register.
7:30–8:30 p.m., Zoom. Today’s guest is Marcellus Taylor D’19. In this program series, Black and Brown populations voice their concerns and have meaningful dialogue about solutions. 

Netflix and Chill: Good Boys

8:00–10:00 p.m., Swank Online Portal. This virtual movie night is hosted by STATIC.
Friday, October 16

Spring 2021 Class Registration Begins for Seniors

All day, starting at 8:00 a.m. 
Noon–1:00 p.m., Zoom. Applications are being accepted until October 26. Find out what the position, currently held by Abigaelle Vertil, involves.
12:15–1:15 p.m., outside Folger Hall. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Stop by and talk with a member of the Haven Project.
5:00–11:55 p.m., Instagram, @iupaware. Sierra DeMarsh, Health and Wellness Promotion peer educator, demonstrates how to prepare quick, healthy meals and snacks.
7:30–9:00 p.m., live stream. Be entertained by the wit of reluctant lovers Beatrice and Benedick in this romantic comedy by William Shakespeare. 
8:00–10:00 p.m., Netflix. Pick up an international to-go meal from North Dining, and watch Freaks—You’re One of Us, a 2020 German film about people who discover they have superpowers. Register to get a meal ticket and a link for the Netflix watch party
8:00–11:00 p.m., Folger Hall. Hang out, play games, relax. Offered by the Center for Multicultural Student Leadership and Engagement on Friday nights.
8:00–9:00 p.m., Zoom. Students with an interest in mathematics get together to have fun and socialize.
10:00–11:00 p.m., Zoom. Get your card and Zoom information before 6:00 p.m. by emailing atod-oasis@iup.edu
Saturday, October 17
All day, online. Free and open to the public, this IUP/University of North Carolina at Greensboro event will feature speakers from around the country. 

Theater: Much Ado about Nothing

7:30–9:00 p.m., live stream. Watch reluctant lovers Beatrice and Benedick trade barbs in this romantic comedy by William Shakespeare.
Sunday, October 18

Theater: Much Ado about Nothing

2:00–3:30 p.m., live stream.
Monday, October 19
All day, starting at 8:00 a.m. 
All day, Instagram, @iupaware, @iupranger1. Charles Coleman, Health and Wellness peer educator, offers inspiration to help you make the best of your week.

Voter Registration Information, Deadline

9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Oak Grove. Last day to register in Pennsylvania before the election. Volunteers will be available to answer questions.
Noon–11:55 p.m., Words with Friends app. An e-sports tournament featuring this classic app. Register by Monday night at IMLeagues. 
1:00–2:00 p.m., Zoom. Relieve your stress and regain your inner peace.
5:00–8:00 p.m., Health Service. Appointments are required for this free clinic by calling 724-357-2550.
6:00–7:30 p.m., Zoom. Some of IUP’s most successful alumni talk about their careers, life in the city, and more, in this program sponsored by the Career and Professional Development Center and the Office of Alumni and Friends.
6:00–7:00 p.m., Zoom. Learn about love styles, love languages, signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships, and domestic/dating violence. Presented by the Haven Project. 
Tuesday, October 20

National Day on Writing

All day, social media. Connect with others about your love for writing. Use #whyIwrite and #IUPwrites to post a photo or description about why you write. 
9:00 a.m., Zoom. Free and open to the community, this event features speakers in fields from law enforcement to academia.
5:00–7:00 p.m., Elkin 111 and Zoom. The topic for the workshop series this week: “Healthy Choices.”
6:30–7:30 p.m., Zoom. Health and Wellness Promotion peer educator Allison Goldstein talks about sexual health.
7:00–9:00 p.m., Eberly, Suite 108. Help for aspiring entrepreneurs to begin the process of successful business ownership. To register, visit the IUP Small Business Development Center seminars online store.
8:00–9:30 p.m., Zoom. Hosted by STATIC, this event offers a professional host and cash prizes. Register and arrive 15 minutes early. 
Wednesday, October 21
All day, starting at 8:00 a.m. 
All day, Instagram, @iupaware. Health and Wellness Promotion peer educators provide self-care tips to help you stay motivated and healthy.
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Career Fair+ app. The largest job, internship, and graduate school fair for students and alumni of more than 50 western Pennsylvania schools.
Noon–1:30 p.m., Zoom. A conversation about this year’s US election and how it compares with elections and voting in other countries. 
Noon–2:00 p.m., outside Stephenson Hall. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Stop by and talk with a member of the Haven Project.
12:15–1:15 p.m., Zoom. Kevin Foster, Center for Multicultural Student Leadership and Engagement, discusses how to improve leadership skills. 
5:00–8:00 p.m., Health Service. Appointments are required for this free clinic by calling 724-357-2550.
7:00–8:00 p.m., Zoom. This workshop gives graduate students writing advice on time management and handling feedback, as well as on creating a space for writing and setting goals.

Theater: Much Ado about Nothing

7:30–9:00 p.m., live stream. For a second week, be entertained by the wit of reluctant lovers Beatrice and Benedick in this romantic comedy by William Shakespeare.
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