IUP Day

At the start of every fall semester, the Center for Multicultural Student Leadership and Engagement (MCSLE) hosts IUP Day. This event, held in the KCAC on Thursday, September 8, from 3:00 until 6:00 p.m., is a wonderful opportunity to get involved on campus. Student groups and organizations will table to provide interested students with information and recruitment specifics.

For students feeling lonely, lost, or “bored,” stopping by IUP Day is a must! It will provide you with a chance to “find your people” at IUP. This is an essential part of feeling like you belong on campus. All students, graduate and undergraduate, are invited to attend. There will be free food and giveaways. Questions should be directed to Kevin Foster at kfoster@iup.edu.

Free home COVID-19 tests are available at the event for pick-up for any interested student or employee.

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The Library is Magic!

The library has always been a magical place to study, work on individual or group projects, or just gather with friends. However, it’s not an illusion—the library has been transformed over the summer to provide even more captivating spaces to meet your needs. Read all about the new services, offerings, and layout. Also, attend the Information Desk and Learning Commons Grand Opening on Wednesday, September 14, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tours, food, and giveaways await!

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I Have an Upcoming Exam; How Do I Prepare?

The University College is hosting two Study Skills Workshops next week to help you prepare. If you can’t attend the workshop or need additional support, schedule an individual meeting with a member of the University College team to help build successful academic habits.

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

IUP Women’s Soccer player Abby Lewis at practice. Image by Malloreigh Yingling

Women’s Soccer vs. Gannon

Cheer on the Women’s Soccer Team on Saturday, September 3, at 1:00 p.m. at South Campus Field. Move it, Hawks! Talons Up!

Keep up with your favorite teams at IUP Athletics.

Bingo is Back!

Every Friday evening at 9:30 p.m. in the HUB, Ohio Room, Bingo is held for free for all IUP students. Over $300 in prizes will be awarded to winners. Thank you to ATOD and BACCHUS for providing this fun weekly event!

Inside IUP: Meet Student Government Association President Abigail Hancox

Sophomore Abigail Hancox found her connection to IUP through IUP’s Student Government Association. SGA had its first meeting of the year on Tuesday, which included a “welcome back” ice cream social. Meet Abigail in this video, and watch your email for more with Abigail and President Driscoll.

Find more student organizations in Crimson Connect.

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Be Prepared with Narcan

IUP has installed several Naloxone (Narcan) boxes across campus. Narcan is a lifesaving drug for opioid overdoses. The nasal spray can be administered in three easy steps: peel, place, and press. The spray can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose within minutes while waiting for paramedics to arrive. Some signs of an opioid overdose:

the person is not waking up
slow or shallow breathing
very small pupils (“pinpoint pupils”)
fingernails and/or lips are turning blue/purple

Naloxone boxes are located near each main residence hall office, the lobbies of the Center for Health and Well-Being and Health Service, and various locations in the HUB. If you suspect an overdose, call 911 immediately. For more information, email atod-oasis@iup.edu.

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

Cover Letter

Don’t let cover letters intimidate you. While they should be rewritten or tweaked each time you use them, you’ll want to always address WHY you’re an ideal candidate and what specifically about the organization prompted you to apply.

Confused about where to start? See our Cover Letter Guide on the Professional Resources page. It includes an example cover letter and additional tips on what to include and why.

P.S. We have plenty of other guides included in that tab, too!

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

Study Abroad Wednesday Workshops

Have a strong desire to travel? Learn more about study abroad opportunities from the Office of International Education on Wednesday, September 7, at 11:45 a.m. in Delaney Hall, Suite B25. Questions should be emailed to study-away@iup.edu.

Find out everything happening at IUP on the Events Calendar.

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