Resources to help students find their way at IUP
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Back by popular demand, guest presenter Justin Brown will lead a virtual workshop for students on Implicit Bias. The student workshop will be held on Thursday, April 7, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. via Zoom.
Brown invites students to gain a deeper understanding of the many benefits of an inclusive culture and of setting a positive example of treating everyone with civility and respect through challenging their own perceptions.
Brown is a 2013 graduate of IUP's Student Affairs in Higher Education master’s degree program. He currently serves as the director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Downingtown Area School District and is the creator and president of Diversity Awareness Program and president and CEO of Onward and Upward, a college preparatory program.
Interested students should preregister to attend the event on Thursday, April 7, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. For further information, please contact social-equity@iup.edu.
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Pitch Perfect
Ever thought about how you can market yourself? When you have moments to connect, a succinct “elevator pitch” can make all the difference. This is your chance to brag about yourself—be confident!
- Introduce yourself.
- Give a quick overview of your involvement on campus.
- Include briefly what you hope to get from the interaction—a chance to intern, a potential job, or to have a contact in the field.
- Finish with a call to action—usually an opportunity to connect more in-depth in the future!
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What Do I Do If I’m Not Sure I’ll Pass a Class?
It may be in your best interest to process an individual course withdrawal. Please make sure you speak with your instructor and advisor to determine if an individual course withdrawal is the best option for you. The deadline to process an individual course withdrawal is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 4, 2022.
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All IUP students are invited to cheer on Men’s Lacrosse in their upcoming home games. The team will play Slippery Rock and Shippensburg on Saturday, April 2, at 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at Miller Stadium. The team will also play at home on Sunday, April 10, against York and Duquesne at 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at Miller Stadium. Our Hawks have their sights set on Nationals and would love for spectators to cheer them on.
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The IUP Men’s Club Rugby enjoyed a successful fall season, which has continued on into the spring semester. The team finished the year ranked sixth in the nation among D2 Rugby, with a record of 12-2.
All-Conference Players:
Dalton Cain, Ryan Elliot, Cameron Taylor, Colton Moyer, Trent Stalling, Ronald Beach (ARU Player of the Year), Barry Ashway, Tyler Johnson, Dominic Holmes, and Brian Arnold
Head Coach Seth Erwin was named the Allegheny Rugby Union Coach of the year.
Currently, the team is competing for a spot in the National 7s Championship in May in New Orleans. The team has a record of 13-3 (the only losses being to Division 1 teams). Should the team qualify for Nationals, they will be one of 12 teams competing for the national championship, and the games will be televised nationally on CBS networks.
If you would like to learn more or join the team, contact Seth Erwin at serwin@iup.edu. Go Hawks!
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OIE Publishes Newsletter for Women’s History Month
The International Women’s Newsletter, compiled by student workers at the Office of International Education, aims to feature women scholars in the IUP community. OIE plans to release future copies of the newsletter annually, lining up with International Women’s Day, to showcase the continued achievements of our women population.
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GSA Wishes Muslim IUP Community a Blessed and Peaceful Ramadan
The Graduate Student Assembly would like to wish all those who celebrate Ramadan a blessed and peaceful holiday. Ramadan is a month-long Muslim observance requiring Muslims to refrain from all kinds of food and drink from dawn to sunset. The fasting practice encourages a sense of discipline to enhance willpower, patience, compassion, and empathy, leading to stronger familial and community ties. Curious about dining options during Ramadan? Check out the IUP Dining website with some options for those who celebrate the holiday.
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“Dogtor” Ranger at your service!
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All students are invited to join this important Zoom presentation by Mai Naito Mills, professor of criminology at the University of West Georgia. Mills will provide an overview of wrongful convictions and exonerations, research on drug arrests and convictions, and facilitate discussion on changes to be made.
Join via Zoom on Wednesday, April 6, at 7:00 p.m. (Zoom ID: 96771205212). You will need to sign in with your IUP Zoom-authenticated account.
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Soft Skills/Career Competencies
Have you wondered what skills employers seek when hiring? Oftentimes, they are looking for soft skills, such as leadership, teamwork, communication, problem-solving, etc. It’s important to showcase these on a résumé, in your cover letter, and during an interview.
If you’re looking for more content surrounding soft skills/career competencies employers look for, join the Career and Professional Development Center at their upcoming program, Fringe Skills, on Tuesday, April 5, at 6:00 p.m. in the Elkin Hall Great Room.
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IRMC Day at IUP is designed to allow professionals from each organization and the surrounding community to network while identifying more opportunities to work together. Lunch is provided. Registration is required. There will be a special gift for each participant! The event will be held in the KCAC on Thursday, April 7, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Spring graduates, attend this one-stop-shop event on Thursday, April 7, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the HUB Ohio Room. Stop by for all your graduation needs from ordering graduation announcements and picking up your cap and gown (which must be ordered by April 5 at iupstore.com/graduation) to checking your degree and diploma information. Refreshments provided.
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Student Open Forum
IUP wants your input on four candidates applying to fill the position of IUP provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. Please mark your calendars for a student-centered open forum that will take place each day, April 5–8, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Gorell Recital Hall in Sutton Hall. Students will have an opportunity to ask questions of each candidate. One candidate will be at the forum each day. Students are vitally important in sharing their thoughts on who would best fit this role at IUP.
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All students are invited to join MCSLE on Wednesday, April 6, at 11:30 a.m. in Elkin Hall’s Great Room for a free lunch and information about loan repayment. We will discuss your student loan responsibilities, how to determine the total amount you borrowed, how to calculate your monthly repayment, and specifics about repayment options. You don’t want to miss this program if you are about to graduate in May!
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