WEDNESDAY: UPDATES

STATIC gets spooky with dancing and clowns; open house opens doors to graduate studies; $630,000 secured for cybersecurity scholarships; and more

Members of STATIC's executive board during a Zoom meeting

Let Them Entertain You

Members of IUP’s Student Activity Committee, known as STATIC (shown during an executive board meeting via Zoom), are putting on double the events this fall in hopes of keeping students entertained and low on stress during an unusually challenging semester. Their creative solutions to engaging their peers virtually are also attracting attention across the state.

UNIVERSITY NEWS

Celebrate Halloween Week with STATIC

Round out a week of spooky virtual events with a showing of It tonight and It 2 tomorrow and a Halloween dance party with DJ QRX on Friday.

Graduate Admissions Virtual Fall Open House

Learn about the admissions process, discuss programs with department coordinators, and interact with other prospective students in Zoom breakout rooms on Wednesday, November 4, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Funding for Cybersecurity Scholarships Secured

The Department of Defense has awarded IUP more than $630,000 for scholarships for nine students in the field. This is the university’s third consecutive year to receive this competitive funding.

Domestic Violence Graveyard and Silent Witness Display

Read true stories of victims and learn where to find help through this Domestic Violence Month display today in the Stephenson Hall courtyard.

Watch Videos for Your Health

Tune in to the Center for Health and Well-Being’s YouTube channel for short, informational videos to promote healthy lifestyles.

Remember to Fall Back

As the end of daylight saving time approaches this Sunday, the Office of Emergency Management says now is a good time to prepare your home and family for emergencies.

Student Affairs Digest, Volume 2, Issue 7

This week: An IUP Food Pantry and Help Center update, Haven Project events, group therapy, and other great programs from across the division.

SEE MORE UNIVERSITY NEWS ON THE IUP NOW WEBSITE

FOR STUDENTS AND ADVISORS

Wellness Wednesday: Take a Proactive Approach

Need some encouragement to take on a healthier lifestyle? Join Charles Coleman, Health and Wellness Promotion peer educator, Wednesdays on Instagram (@iupaware) for tips to improve your wellness.

Test Your Trivia Knowledge

Join Health and Wellness Promotion peer educators to see if you’re smart enough to win Kahoot: Thursday evenings at 7:00 via Zoom.

SEE MORE STUDENT AND ADVISOR NEWS ON THE IUP NOW WEBSITE

Student Assistance Fund

Help those facing financial hardship stay in school

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