President Presents “Points of Pride”
“Points of Pride” highlights achievements in academics, athletics, scholarships and grant awards, community services, and other areas.
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Happy Holidays from IUP
Join us in celebrating the spirit of the season with a special holiday from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, featuring the IUP Marching Band.
- 10 December 2024
Winter Weather Emergency Preparedness
As winter is upon us, it is important to be prepared for quickly changing weather conditions. Winter weather can bring dangerous conditions including cold, snow and ice. Being prepared is your best defense.
- 05 December 2024
Upcoming Changes to Find People Search Directory Tool
IT Services will enhance the security of the find people search directory tool (search.people.iup.edu). Starting Monday, December 9, 2024, access to the directory will be restricted to users on the IUP network.
- 05 December 2024
IUP, IRMC Launch Season Three of “Rural Health Pulse Podcast” With Conversation With Founding Dean
Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s joint podcast, “Rural Health Pulse,” begins its third season with the episode “A Conversation with Dr. Miko Rose, the Founding Dean of the IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine.”
- 22 November 2024
PNC Workshop on Making Budgets Work
PNC will have a Virtual Workshop on November 21, 2024.
- 19 November 2024
CAE Lecture Series, Nov. 22
Mark your calendars and come join your colleagues in the CAE community for the CAE Lecture Series. CAE Lecture Series are free and conducted live in real-time over MS Teams so no travel is required. NSA’s CAE PMO office hosts the presentations via MS Teams, which employs slides, VOIP, and chat for live interaction. Just click on the link and enjoy the presentation(s).
- 19 November 2024
Some 300 Participants Expected for IUP, IRMC’s Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference
Spots are still available for Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s third annual Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference on November 21. The day-long conference will be held at IUP’s Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. Breakfast and lunch are included as part of the conference registration.
- 15 November 2024
Scholastic Book Fair and Angels Wings Book Drive at IUP Libraries
Visit the Scholastic Book Fair in Stabley Library November 19–21 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for some nostalgia, holiday shopping, and a chance to donate to a great cause.
- 13 November 2024
Wool Felt Residency Open House and Showcase
Join us at the IUP Libraries to see a showcase of wool felt puppets created by students.
- IUP Libraries
- 13 November 2024
Open Conversations: An IUP Fall Update with President Driscoll
Employees are invited to attend “An IUP Fall Update” in Sutton Hall’s Blue Room on Wednesday, Nov. 13. President Driscoll will offer a brief update on progress toward the proposed college of osteopathic medicine and will provide a glimpse of IUP’s future for ongoing discussion. There will be time for questions and comments.
- 06 November 2024
Thanksgiving in a Cup Lunch & Learn
The Office of Human Resources is pleased to present a Thanksgiving in a Cup Lunch & Learn, hosted by the IUP Department of Allied and Public Health.
- 05 November 2024
Virtual Tutorial on Navigating Fiori for Leave
Benefits Services is offering 30-minute, virtual tutorials on using Fiori for Leave.
- 05 November 2024
IUP Cybersecurity Day Set for Oct. 29
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Institute for Cyber Security, in collaboration with the PC4A Project and Information Technology Support Center, will host the seventeenth annual Cyber Security Day on October 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the IUP Hadley Union Building Ohio Room.
- 23 October 2024
Office of International Education Celebrates Cultural Diversity During Unity Day, Oct. 25
The Office of International Education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will hold its annual International Unity Day on October 25 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in IUP’s Hadley Union Building. This event is free and open to the community.
- 22 October 2024
Halloween Lunch & Learn, Oct. 30
Join us for some spook-tacular treats while learning how to unmask nutrition labels and scare away added sugars, salt, and saturated fats!
- 22 October 2024
IUP Holistic Health Club Hosting Rocky Bleier for “Overcoming Obstacles and Becoming Your Best Self” on Oct. 24
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Holistic Health Club is hosting former Pittsburgh Steeler and Vietnam veteran Rocky Bleier for a program on October 24 at 7:00 p.m. in Jane Leonard Hall 126. The program, “Overcoming Obstacles and Becoming Your Best Self,” is free and open to the community.
- 18 October 2024
Utilities Savings Program Becomes Standard; Winter Utilities Savings Program Begins December 16
After continued and careful study of the Winter and Summer Utilities Savings Programs, it has been decided that these Utilities Savings Programs be part of our normal operating procedures.
- 18 October 2024
"Pathfinder" Launches Updated Website, New Options for News Posts
IUP's "The Pathfinder" has debuted a new website that will house recent issues of the publication, in case you missed your weekly email.
- 16 October 2024
CAE Lecture Series, Oct. 25
Mark your calendars and come join your colleagues in the CAE community for the CAE Lecture Series. CAE Lecture Series are free and conducted live in real-time over MS Teams, so no travel is required. NSA’s CAE PMO office hosts the presentations via MS Teams, which employs slides, VOIP, and chat for live interaction.
- 16 October 2024
IUP Hosting 17th Annual Cybersecurity Day, Oct. 29
IUP will host the seventeenth annual Cybersecurity Day on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, in the HUB Ohio Room from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- 16 October 2024
Flexible Spending Account Open Enrollment Period
The Flexible Spending Account Open Enrollment period for a 2025 election is now open!
- 15 October 2024
PEBTF Open Enrollment Period
The PEBTF Open Enrollment period is now open beginning October 14, through November 1, 2024.
- 15 October 2024
Professional Portraits for Faculty and Staff
MarCom is taking faculty and staff professional portraits on October 24. Registration is required.
- 14 October 2024
Flexible Spending Account Tutorial
Benefits Services is offering 30-minute, virtual tutorial on the Flexible Spending Account Process.
- 14 October 2024
IUP Celebrates National Day on Writing for the 13th Year!
The IUP Writing Across the Curriculum program, Kathleen Jones White Writing Center, and IUP Libraries will host a virtual celebration of the National Day on Writing on Instagram the weekend of October 18-22!
- 04 October 2024
Education Abroad Policy
This news item contains the procedures utilized by IUP personnel when creating and/or participating in an official Education Abroad activity.
- Office of International Education
- 04 October 2024
Anthropology Department Hosting Annual Archaeology Open House on Oct. 12
The Department of Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will hold its annual Community Archaeology Day on October 12 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in celebration of International Archaeology Day. All Archaeology Day events are free and open to the community.
- 04 October 2024
Working Together to Maintain a Safe Community
A message from the Indiana Area Collaborative Team
- 02 October 2024
Workers Compensation Panel Discussion
Sleppy Chiropractic will be on campus on Tuesday, October 15, for seminars focusing on the upper body and how injuries on the job can be avoided.
- 01 October 2024
Workers Compensation Panel Discussion
Sleppy Chiropractic will be on campus on Tuesday, October 8, for seminars focusing on the upper body and how injuries on the job can be avoided.
- 01 October 2024
IUP Homecoming Expected to Attract Thousands With Annual Parade, Reunions, Crimson Huddle, Football Game
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s annual Homecoming celebration on October 5 is expected to draw thousands to Indiana for alumni reunions and events for the entire community, including the annual parade and football game.
- 30 September 2024
STEAMSHOP Satellite@Stapleton Grand Opening on October 4
STEAMSHOP's satellite location in the IUP Libraries will open on October 4.
- IUP Libraries
- 24 September 2024
IUP Retirement Symposium
Join us for our onsite Retirement Symposium—a free, all-day event open to all IUP/PASSHE employees who are approaching that phase of life. This event is exclusively focused on one thing: helping you retire without feeling overwhelmed.
- 20 September 2024
Tuition Waiver Tutorial
Benefits Services is offering 30-minute, virtual tutorials on various benefits topics to provide an opportunity for employees to learn more about each topic, where to locate the related information, how to enroll, and have their questions answered.
- 18 September 2024
Three New Database Trials at IUP Libraries
Test drive new databases currently being evaluated by the library.
- IUP Libraries
- 17 September 2024
Flu and COVID Vaccine Clinic
Don't miss your chance to protect yourself from the 2024–25 flu and COVID viruses. Giant Eagle Pharmacy will be at IUP Health Service on Friday, September 20, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to administer vaccines to any IUP student, staff, or faculty member.
- 13 September 2024
Website and Professional Portrait Dates for Faculty and Staff
If you are seeking a new or updated professional headshot for the website or a conference program, MarCom has scheduled headshot sessions during the fall semester.
- 10 September 2024
Banned Book Read Out at IUP Libraries
The IUP Libraries supports our freedom to read by recognizing the American Library Association's annual Banned Books Week.
- IUP Libraries
- 09 September 2024
Six O’Clock Series to Feature Proposed School of Osteopathic Medicine Founding Dean, Discussion on Aerospace Nursing with Local Man, Film about Local History, Panel on Voting, Program on Rare Books, Voices of Pride
IUP will continue its Six O’Clock Series this fall with a film about northwestern Pennsylvania, a presentation by the founding dean of IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine, a program by a former local man about aerospace nursing, a “Voices of Pride” event during National Coming Out Week, a panel on voting, and a program on the IUP Archives and its rare books.
- 09 September 2024
September is National Preparedness Month: Learn How You Can Prepare
September represents National Preparedness Month, which serves as the yearly initiative to reinforce the importance of getting ready for emergencies and disasters to ensure the safety of individuals, families, and communities.
- 05 September 2024
Council of Trustees’ Public Meeting, Sep. 5
President Driscoll invites the IUP community to attend the public meeting of the IUP Council of Trustees on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex in Phi Sigma Kappa Rooms 6&7.
- 29 August 2024
National Weather Service Heat Threat
The National Weather Service has issued a heat threat for Tuesday and Wednesday, August 27–28.
- 27 August 2024
New Business and News Resources at the IUP Libraries
The IUP Libraries has new databases supporting business, news, and history.
- IUP Libraries
- 27 August 2024
Flu and COVID Vaccine Clinic for IUP Community
Giant Eagle Pharmacy will be on campus to administer flu and COVID vaccinations to the IUP community on September 10.
- 27 August 2024
American Red Cross Blood Drive
The American Red Cross will host a blood drive on Tuesday, September 10. It will be open to all IUP employees and students. We look forward to seeing you there!
- 27 August 2024
IUP Health and Wellness Fair
The Health and Wellness Fair on Tuesday, September 10, is open to the IUP Campus Community, including students. The event will include approximately 35 vendors, that will offer health and nutrition education, free chair massages, spinal screenings, ability to purchase items such as essential oils and vitamins. The fair is free to all IUP employees and students!
- 27 August 2024
Develop Your Roadmap to Health, Wellness, and Success
Start your semester on the right track by creating a plan toward success. This presentation will help you develop a roadmap that you can easily follow to be your best self.
- 26 August 2024
PNC Bank Branch Grand Opening Event in Crimson Café
Stop by the Crimson Café between August 26 and August 30 for the grand opening of PNC Bank’s new branch. In addition to free giveaways (like cookies, a prize wheel, coffee mugs, notebooks, and so much more), IUP students, staff, and faculty will have the opportunity to take advantage of PNC professionals’ advice for financial planning and banking.
- 14 August 2024
2024 Opening of the Academic Year
President Michael A. Driscoll invites the IUP community to the Opening of the Academic Year.
- 09 August 2024
Students to Showcase Summer Research at Capstone Event
Summer-long research projects undertaken by students participating in the Undergraduate Summer Opportunities for Applying Research (U-SOAR) program will be on display at this free event.
- 06 August 2024
Summer Band Concert in the Grove
The University Band, the band for the IUP Community Music School, will present a free outdoor concert on the Fisher Auditorium patio at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 13.
- 08 July 2024
New Work Order System - Asset Essentials
In order to continue our commitment to a system that is user-friendly and that creates new efficiencies, including more robust communication about the status of your work orders, we have chosen to upgrade to the Asset Essentials program, the “next generation” of School Dude, as our new work order system.
- 03 July 2024
Reminder: July 1-5 Many IUP Indiana Campus Buildings Closed to the Public
As a reminder, as part of our Summer Utilities Savings Program, most IUP Indiana campus offices and buildings, including the IUP Libraries, will be closed to the public Monday, July 1, through Friday, July 5.
- 28 June 2024
National Weather Service Heat Advisory June 17 to June 21
The National Weather Service In Pittsburgh has issued a Heat Advisory from 11:00 a.m. June 17 through 8:00 p.m. Friday, June 21, with extremely high temperatures over 90 degrees forecasted for much of Pennsylvania.
- 17 June 2024
Council of Trustees’ Public Meeting, May 9
President Driscoll invites the IUP community to attend the public meeting of the IUP Council of Trustees on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in Conference Room 6/7 at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.
- 06 May 2024
Green Dot Bystander Intervention Training for Faculty, Staff, Administrators, and Coaches
Attention IUP employees! Don't miss your chance to be Green Dot trained.
- 02 May 2024
IUP Community Music School Recitals
The IUP Community Music School will present two year-end recitals made up of private lesson students.
- 29 April 2024
IUP’s Music Theater to Close Season with Tony Award-Winning Musical, “Songs for a New World”
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Music Theater has announced the upcoming musical production, “Songs for a New World.” This production will take place in Gorell Recital Hall on the second floor of Sutton Hall May 1-2 at 8:00 p.m.
- 27 April 2024
Theater-by-the-Grove to Present New Stories, Ideas, and Voices in New Works Festival
IUP Theater-by-the-Grove announces three plays for the 2024 New Works Festival.
- 12 April 2024
IUP Young Alumni Achievement Award Sociologist to Present “The Importance of Sociologists in Medicine”
Phillip Schnarrs, an Indiana University of Pennsylvania Young Alumni Achievement Award recipient who is an associate professor and associate chair for research in the Department of Population Health at Dell Medical School, University of Texas–Austin, will present “The Importance of Sociologists in Medicine” at IUP on April 17.
- 08 April 2024
IUP Hosting Nationally Recognized Book Conservator for Presentation April 18 as Part of “Big Ideas” Program
Consuela (Chela) G. Metzger, a nationally recognized and award-winning expert in the field of book conservation, will present “Old Books, New Ideas—Transformations of a Rare Book Conservator” on April 18 at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Metzger’s presentation at IUP is part of IUP’s Big Ideas: Transformative Culture and the Professions.
- 08 April 2024
Save the Date: “A Conversation with President Driscoll,” April 15
This program continues the Open Conversations series and is open to faculty, staff, and students. It will include President Driscoll's updates on IUP, the State System’s financial sustainability work, and progress on the Academic Restructuring and Program Review process.
- 08 April 2024
Scholars Forum and 3MT Finals
Join the School of Graduate Studies and Research and the IUP Research Institute at the nineteenth annual Scholars Forum, held at the KCAC. This event celebrates student research at IUP and includes the annual Three-Minute Thesis competition.
- 04 April 2024
IUP Celebrating Graphic Arts Program, Students, Alumni Connections With Slenkfest 2024
Indiana University of Pennsylvania will celebrate the connections and career successes of graphic design alumni—including a presentation by an award-winning Marvel film artist and an exhibition by a nationally known illustrator and designer, both originally from the Pittsburgh region—as part of the first, to-be-annual, “Slenkfest” April 11 to 13.
- 03 April 2024
Burleson to Give Solo Recital at IUP
Professor of piano at Hunter College/City University of New York, Geoffrey Burleson will perform a solo recital at IUP on Monday, April 8, at 7:30 p.m. in Gorell Recital Hall. Admission is free.
- 01 April 2024
ArtsPath and College of Ed/Comm Remain Focused on Student Creativity
The College of Education and Communications has completed its second artist residency of the year, with teacher education candidates taking a ECED/ECSP creative experiences courses.
- 01 April 2024
Hawks Helping Hawks Drive Ends Friday
Volunteers from around campus are leading this year’s Hawks Helping Hawks drive to provide funds that impact our students and every facet of our campus. Your participation in the Hawks Helping Hawks drive is another way to help students experience a sense of stability and a culture of caring as they earn an IUP education.
- 29 March 2024
IUP Summer Utilities Savings Program Begins Monday, May 13
As part of IUP’s ongoing work to create efficiencies and to reduce costs, we will continue our Summer Utilities Savings Program for summer 2024.
- 21 March 2024
Premier International Dance Ensembles Presented by Hilton Garden Inn and Lively Arts
The premier dance ensembles Nrityagram and Chitrasena, from India and Sri Lanka, will perform on Tuesday, March 26, at 7:30 p.m. in Fisher Auditorium of the IUP Performing Arts Center, presented by the Lively Arts and the Hilton Garden Inn Indiana at IUP.
- 19 March 2024
Indian Dance Ensemble Presentation
The Nrityagram Dance Ensemble, in collaboration with the Chitrasena Dance Company, present a Lecture/Demonstration that is an introduction to Odissi dance, as evolved and practiced at Nrityagram, and Kandyan dance, as developed and practiced by the Chitrasena Dance School.
- 19 March 2024
Survivor Stories Needed for "What Were You Wearing?" Exhibit
Do you have a story you want to share to add to the "What Were You Wearing?" exhibit? Our aim is to promote awareness about sexual violence and to combat victim-blaming.
- 18 March 2024
Representative of Embassy of Mali to Present “Alliance of Sahel States,” March 27
The Minister Counselor of the Embassy of Mali will present “The Alliance of Sahel States at the Crossroads of Global Security Challenges” on Wednesday, March 27, at 7:00 p.m. in Leonard Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
- 15 March 2024
Cao to Give Workshops on Data Analytics
Yongtao Cao of the Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences will give two workshops on data analytics on March 21 and 28.
- 08 March 2024
Spring Open Conversations Schedule, Indiana Campus Long-Range Facilities Master Plan Update Public Sessions Announced
Thank you for your participation in the open conversations that have taken place this spring. To make future sessions more convenient, we have revised the schedule so that they are all available during the Common Hour and so that sessions specifically for students are in a more central location.
- 07 March 2024
President Presents “Points of Pride”
“Points of Pride” highlights achievements in academics, athletics, scholarships and grant awards, community services, and other areas.
- 06 March 2024
Theater-by-the-Grove to Present Sandglass Theatre’s “When I Put on Your Glove”
"When I Put On Your Glove" is open to the public and will be presented in Waller Hall’s Mainstage Theater on March 19 at 7:30 p.m. It explores what legacy means through puppetry, dance, and spoken word. This performance is free, but it is a ticketed event.
- 05 March 2024
CANCELED: Sports Betting and Gaming Among College Students Workshop
With the prevalence of sports betting, it's important to understand the risks, rewards, and how you can engage with and support individuals.
- 04 March 2024
Working Together to Maintain a Safe Community
The Indiana Area Collaborative Team, I-ACT, on behalf of the agencies and organizations that we represent, want to remind you of the following proactive safety measures we ask you to consider putting into practice, especially as we look forward to the spring and summer months.
- 04 March 2024
2024 Ramadan Awareness
Ramadan, observed by Muslims worldwide, will begin this year on March 10 and end on April 9. Increased awareness and further insight into student life is appreciated.
- 01 March 2024
Take Back the Night Events Announced
Attention IUP community! Mark your calendar for Take Back the Night 2024 on Wednesday, April 10.
- 27 February 2024
Theater-by-the-Grove Presents Comedy Mystery “The 39 Steps, Abridged”
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Theater-by-the-Grove will present “The 39 Steps, Abridged,” a comedy-mystery based on the Alfred Hitchcock movie and adapted for the stage by Patrick Barlow. This abridged one-hour production will be presented at Waller Hall’s Mainstage February 28–March 2 at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee performance on March 3 at 2:00 p.m.
- 21 February 2024
Peking Acrobats Performance Canceled Due to Travel Issues
Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Peking Acrobats performance has been canceled due to a delay in the performers receiving their travel documents.
- 21 February 2024
IUP Indiana County Highway Safety Project Working with Community Agencies to Promote Highway Safety Law Awareness Week
The Indiana County Highway Safety Project, part of Indiana University Pennsylvania’s Institute for Rural Health and Safety, is working with PennDOT for an awareness campaign about safe driving and traffic safety laws during the Highway Safety Law Awareness Week, observed February 18 through 24.
- 20 February 2024
IUP Cejka Planetarium to Host First Shows
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Cejka Planetarium, in the university’s newly opened John J. and Char Kopchick Hall, will host three shows during the spring semester, all free and open to the community.
- 14 February 2024
CANCELED: Peking Acrobats Take the Stage at IUP
Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Peking Acrobats performance has been canceled due to a delay in the performers receiving their travel documents.
- 13 February 2024
Funding for Academy of Culinary Arts Facility, Health Sciences Cluster Feasibility Study Approved by PASSHE Board of Governors
Indiana University of Pennsylvania will receive $17.6 million in funding for two projects—the Academy of Culinary Arts long-range facilities plan and the health sciences cluster and proposed college of osteopathic medicine—as part of the 2023–24 State System of Higher Education capital allocations budget.
- 08 February 2024
Pennsylvania’s Mainline and the Underground Railroad
Join us at this Allenwood Lunch and Learn for a fascinating look into Pennsylvania history.
- IUP Libraries
- 07 February 2024
Updates to MyIUP Portal, Informational Sessions Offered
Learn more about the changes coming to the MyIUP portal during the spring semester.
- 06 February 2024
Save the Date: A Conversation with Faculty and Staff about Academic Restructuring and Program Review with Provost Luetkehans
As we work together to serve our students and prepare for IUP’s future, please plan to attend “A Conversation about Academic Restructuring and Program Review with Provost Luetkehans” in Sutton Hall’s Blue Room from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (the Common Hour) on Wednesday, February 7.
- 02 February 2024
Video Recording of January 29 Financial Conversation Available
The slides presented during the financial conversation event and a recording of the presentation are now available. A university login is required to access them.
- 30 January 2024
Math Club Meeting Dates for Spring 2024
The IUP Math Club is for students with an interest in mathematics. The club schedules social activities for students and faculty members.
- 26 January 2024
Faculty, Staff Invited to Participate in Multi-Year Professional Development Program to Support Student Success
The Center for Teaching Excellence—in partnership with the Office of the Provost, Office of Social Equity and Title IX, and the University College—will launch a multi-year initiative to support student success through professional development training for faculty and staff on inclusive practices.
- 22 January 2024
Website and Professional Portrait Dates for Faculty and Staff
If you are seeking a new or updated professional headshot for the website or a conference program, MarCom has scheduled headshot sessions during the spring semester.
- 17 January 2024
Sociology and Economics Students Selected for Second Annual Justice Research Fellowship Program
Indiana University of Pennsylvania has selected its second student cohort of Justice Research Fellows at the Administration and Leadership Studies Research and Training Center at IUP.
- 12 December 2023
Council of Trustees’ Public Meeting, Dec. 14
President Driscoll invites the IUP community to attend the public meeting of the IUP Council of Trustees on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in Conference Room 6/7 at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.
- 08 December 2023
Council of Trustees’ Public Meeting, March 7
President Driscoll invites the IUP community to attend the public meeting of the IUP Council of Trustees on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in Conference Room 6/7 at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.
- 08 December 2023
IUP Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient, NASA Astronaut, Honored with Naming of Cygnus Spacecraft
The late Dr. Patricia Hilliard Robertson, a 1985 graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania and 2000 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, has been honored with the naming of a Cygnus spacecraft. The naming was announced by Northrop Grumman, the company that built the spacecraft.
- 06 December 2023
Meet the Writing Center Team and Follow us on Social Media
Our team of tutors and staff has expanded. Find out who is serving students and helps to improve their writing plus follow our new Instagram page and Facebook for inspiration, information, and writing-related content.
- 28 November 2023
Work for Campus Demolition Projects
Preparation for demolition work for five buildings on Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Indiana campus is currently underway.
- 27 November 2023
Social Equity and Title IX Fall 2023 Newsletter Now Available
The Social Equity and Title IX Office is pleased to present the latest issue of their newsletter, which highlights notable DEI groups and programming on our campus.
- 27 November 2023
IUP Student Film Association Partners with Local Electronic Musicians to Present Live Music & Film Event
On Tuesday, November 28 at 7pm in the Indiana Theater in downtown Indiana PA, local electronic musicians Rapid Uncontrolled Disassembly partners with the IUP Student Film Association in presenting a series of music videos. Over the course of six songs and six videos we’ll follow a number of characters that stretch into liminal dimensions and experience absurd activity. These realms appear familiar, yet otherworldly. The songs will be performed live and the music videos will be projected on the big screen behind them.
- 20 November 2023
Scholastic Book Fair at IUP Libraries
Do some holiday shopping for the children in your life at the Scholastic Book Fair!
- IUP Libraries
- 20 November 2023
Homeless Veterans Stocking Project
It’s a Wonderful Life holiday cheer has spread to the IUP Police Department this winter! Stop by our lobby, check out our holiday décor, and drop off a donation for the Homeless Heroes Stocking Project.
- 20 November 2023
IUP Institute for Rural Health and Safety Partnering With Community Agencies for “Operation Safe Holiday” Driving Campaign
The Indiana County Highway Safety Project, part of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Institute for Rural Health and Safety, is working with Armstrong County Commissioner Pat Fabian, District Attorney Katie M. Charlton, Armstrong County Sheriff Frank Pitzer, the Pennsylvania State Police, and Margy Gray from State Farm Insurance for an awareness campaign about safe driving during the Thanksgiving Day holiday.
- 17 November 2023
National Conference on Peer Tutoring in Writing: JW Writing Center's Involvement
The Writing Center tutors and staff members presented at the National Conference on Peer Tutoring in Writing in Pittsburgh.
- 16 November 2023
Emergency Communications and Fire Drill Communication
In the next several months, messages and information about emergency preparedness planning will be shared with you. Thank you, in advance, for your careful review of this information and for your participation in upcoming training and drills.
- Dr. Debra L. Fitzsimons
- 15 November 2023
Final Weyandt Hall Planetarium Show Set for Nov. 18, 20
After 56 years of being a window to the stars for the Indiana University of Pennsylvania community, IUP will say goodbye to its Weyandt Hall planetarium and Spitz A3P projector with a final show on November 18 and November 20.
- 15 November 2023
Mark Your Calendars: November 28 is Giving Tuesday
On Tuesday, November 28, IUP will join the global fundraising campaign, Giving Tuesday. This is your chance to make an impact on IUP students now and in the future.
- 14 November 2023
Dessy-Roffman Myth Collaborative Lecture Series Continuing With Nov. 17 “Intersections Between Myth, Imagination, and Literature”
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Dessy-Roffman Myth Collaborative will continue its lecture series with “Intersections Between Myth, Imagination, and Literature” on November 17 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. in IUP’s Jane Leonard Hall room 305. The program is free and open to the community and will also be offered via Zoom.
- 13 November 2023
IUP Selected for “Best for Vets” Listing by “Military Times”
Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected as one of the top public universities in Pennsylvania by the Military Times for its 2023 Best for Vets: Colleges list. IUP is ranked highest on the listing of the state and region’s public universities selected for the honor.
- 09 November 2023
IUP Performing Arts Groups Present Gilbert & Sullivan’s Swashbuckling “The Pirates of Penzance”
IUP’s Music Theater, Theatre-by-the-Grove, Symphony Orchestra, and Chorale will present a production of the popular classic comic operetta, “The Pirates of Penzance,” with libretto by W. S. Gilbert and music by Arthur Sullivan, on November 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Fisher Auditorium.
- 07 November 2023
Winter Utilities Savings Program Begins December 18
As part of ongoing work to create efficiencies and to reduce costs, IUP will continue its Winter Utilities Savings Program during the 2023–24 winter break.
- 01 November 2023
IUP, Indiana Regional Medical Center Presenting Conference on Rural Healthcare and Future of Health and Wellness
Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center will present the second annual Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference on November 16 in celebration of National Rural Health Day. The program is open to the community, and preregistration is required.
- 01 November 2023
IUP to Celebrate Opening of $90-Million John J. and Char Kopchick Hall With Ribbon Cutting Event Nov. 2
Indiana University of Pennsylvania will celebrate the opening of John J. and Char Kopchick Hall, the university’s new $90-million, 142,536-square-foot science and mathematics building, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on November 2 at 4:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the community.
- 26 October 2023
Reminder from the Post Office
The IUP Post Office continues to follow the operating guidelines for department mail/package pickup and drop-off, which were put in place in 2020.
- 26 October 2023
University Museum Exhibit to Showcase WPA Federal Arts Project
"Pieces from the Collection," an exhibit by the University Museum at IUP, features artists that shared an important background of working and creating art for the Federal Arts Project, a division of the Depression-era Works Progress Administration, often referred to as the WPA.
- 24 October 2023
IUP Cybersecurity Day Set for Oct. 31
IUP’s Institute for Cybersecurity, in collaboration with the PC4A Project and Information Technology Support Center, will host the sixteenth annual Cybersecurity Day on October 31. This annual event features nationally recognized security experts as well as speakers from government, the security industry, and academia. It is free and open to the community.
- 18 October 2023
Driscoll and Yacoub Win Article Award from Association of Writing Across the Curriculum
Dana Driscoll (English, Writing Center) and Omar Yacoub (August 2023 graduate from the Composition and Applied Linguistics Doctoral program and former assistant director of the Jones White Writing Center) won a major article award for their 2022 article, “Threshold Genres; A 10-Year Exploration of a Medical Writer’s Development and Social Apprenticeship through the Patient SOAP Note.”
- 16 October 2023
IUP Presenting Future Makers Forum With Michigan Entrepreneuer Michael Nashef
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s STEAMSHOP, an Innovation Accelerator featuring digital fabrication tools and entrepreneurship resources, will host a Future Makers Forum with Kalamazoo, Michigan-based product designer and entrepreneur Michael Nashef on October 18 with a hands-on 3D printing and mold-making workshop on Oct. 19.
- 10 October 2023
IUP Students Raising Funds Through Movie Screening at Indiana Theater
Students working with Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Office of Annual Giving have organized Indiana Scares & Cares: A Spooktacular IUP Student Aid Screening, at the Indiana Theater, 637 Philadelphia St., on October 14 to raise funds to support IUP students and collect donations for the IUP Food Pantry and Help Center and the IUP Crimson Closet.
- 10 October 2023
IUP Celebrating National Day of Writing With Lunch and Learn With Local Author
The Indiana University of Pennsylvania Libraries will host local writer Jolene McIlwain, an English Department graduate of IUP, for a lunch and learn event on October 20, in celebration of the National Day of Writing.
- 10 October 2023
Driscoll Helps Launch First Writing Support Center in Czech Republic
One of the legacies of the Jones White Writing Center has been to help open new writing centers and consult on writing centers globally. In fall 2023, Dana Driscoll (English, Writing Center) traveled to the Czech Republic to help open the first Writing Center Support Centre at VSB Technical University of Ostrava in Ostrava, Czech Republic.
- 09 October 2023
Your 2023 Crimson Court
Now in its thirteenth year at IUP, the Crimson Court will take part in all university Homecoming activities, including the parade. The Crimson Court consists of students chosen by a university-wide vote to represent each of the colleges at IUP.
- 06 October 2023
Education Abroad Policy
This news item contains the procedures utilized by IUP personnel when creating and/or participating in an official Education Abroad activity.
- Office of International Education
- 05 October 2023
IUP Hosting National Leader in Mathematics Education for Conference, Lecture
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences will host Linda Gojak, past president of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, as the Serafini Distinguished Lecturer at IUP on October 12 to 14.
- 05 October 2023
Allenwood Lunch And Learn with Sidle Creek Author Jolene McIlwain, October 20
Author of Sidle Creek shares her journey from IUP student to published author at the Allenwood on Wednesday, October 20, at 11:30 a.m.
- IUP Libraries
- 02 October 2023
Driscoll Offers Workshops in Czech Republic on STEM Writing in Disciplines and Dissertation Supervision
Dana Driscoll (English, Writing Center) offered a series of five half-day workshops on teaching writing for universities in the Czech Republic. In partnership with VSB Technical University of Ostrava, the Czech Academy of Sciences, and Charles University, she offered workshops to support teaching writing in the disciplines and offered support for dissertation writers.
- 02 October 2023
IUP Homecoming Expected to Attract Thousands with Annual Parade, Reunions, Crimson Huddle, Football Game
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s annual Homecoming celebration on October 6 through October 8 is expected to draw thousands to Indiana for alumni reunions and events for the entire community, including the annual parade and football game.
- 02 October 2023
Invitation to Open Forum with Chancellor Greenstein
Dan Greenstein, chancellor of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education, will join us for an open forum on Wednesday, October 4, from 2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Gorell Recital Hall on the second floor of Sutton Hall. There is no RSVP required for this session.
- 25 September 2023
IUP Libraries Events Recognizing Banned Books Week 2023
Every year, the IUP Libraries hosts several events recognizing the American Library Association's Banned Books Week.
- IUP Libraries
- 15 September 2023
Former NCTM President Gojak to Give 2023 Serafini Distinguished Lecture
Linda Gojak, past president of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, will deliver the 2023 Serafini Distinguished Lecture "Everything You Do in Mathematics Should Make Sense!" on Thursday, October 12, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in Leonard Hall.
- 14 September 2023
IUP Council of Trustees Approve Four Resolutions Honoring Donors, University Leadership
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees approved four resolutions on September 7 in honor of members of the IUP community, including two retired faculty members and two retired administrators.
- 08 September 2023
IUP to Offer Annual Memorial Program to Mark September 11 Attacks
Indiana University of Pennsylvania will mark the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on Sept. 11 starting at 11:10 a.m. in front of the 9/11 memorial in the IUP Oak Grove. The program is open to the community.
- 06 September 2023
IUP Accepting Students and Professionals for Biosafety/Biorisk Management Certificate Program
Indiana University of Pennsylvania is addressing a need for trained professionals in the biosafety and biosecurity fields through its specialized Biosafety/Biorisk Management Certificate program.
- 06 September 2023
IUP Retirement Symposium for Employees
IUP Office of Human Resources to Host a Retirement Symposium for Employees
- 05 September 2023
IUP Libraries Acquires New Databases in Genealogy, News and History, and Psychology
The IUP Libraries now offers access to several new databases and online resources in genealogy, news, and psychology, including titles such as Ancestry.com and Annual Reviews.
- IUP Libraries
- 01 September 2023
Reminder: Register Winter 2023 Events Involving Minors
Indiana University of Pennsylvania is committed to ensuring that our campus is a safe place for learning, living, and working. In accordance with the IUP Protection of Minors policy, all events involving minors, both on the IUP campus and those that occur off campus but are sponsored by IUP, must be registered with the university.
- 01 September 2023
Council of Trustees’ Public Meeting, Sep. 7
President Driscoll invites the IUP community to attend the public meeting of the IUP Council of Trustees on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in Conference Room 6/7 at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.
- 01 September 2023
IUP Receives Funding to Host Students from Yucatan Universities for Second Year
Indiana University of Pennsylvania is one of only two universities in the United States chosen to host students participating in the Secretariat of Research, Innovation, and Higher Education State of Yucatan scholarship, a short-term, intensive English language and American culture program.
- 28 August 2023
ICS Director Farag Receives Senate Distinguished Faculty Award for Research
Waleed Farag received the Senate 2023 Distinguished Faculty Award for research.
- 25 August 2023
PASSHE Book Club: Overbooked
After hearing suggestions from across the State System and in light of this year’s keynote speaker, Heather McGee, for the 2023 DEI Summit, PASSHE has decided to launch “Overbooked,” a series of sessions set up to discuss McGee’s book, “The Sum of Us.”
- 24 August 2023
2023 PASSHE DEI Summit
The PASSHE 2023 DEI Summit is November 8–10. Proposals are being accepted until September 7.
- 24 August 2023
Popular Adopt a Game Program is Back… for Volleyball! Now Accepting Sponsors
The Adopt a Game program has expanded beyond basketball and is now accepting sponsors for the Women’s Volleyball season. Students and staff groups, organizations, and departments from IUP are all welcome to participate in this free sponsorship opportunity.
- 03 August 2023
U-SOAR Cohort to Showcase Research in Capstone Symposium
Join the SGSR and Office of Undergraduate Research in celebrating the culmination of a summer-long research project undertaken by students at this free event open to the public.
- 27 July 2023
Everything You Need to Know About Using the IUP Post Office
What does the IUP Post Office do, you may ask? Here's what you need to know.
- 19 July 2023
Banner Maintenance, July 29
IT Services must complete Banner maintenance on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Please review services and their availability during this maintenance.
- 18 July 2023
Food Pantry and Help Center Holds Summer Drive
The IUP Food Pantry and Help Center will hold a summer food drive from Wednesday, July 5, until Friday, August 4. Donation bins will be stationed across campus at Sutton Hall (first floor), Elkin Hall, Zink Hall, and the library.
- 26 June 2023
Cybersecurity Advisory from FBI, NSA: North Korea Using Social Engineering to Enable Hacking of Think Tanks, Academia, and Media
Cybersecurity Advisory From FBI, NSA: North Korea Using Social Engineering to Enable Hacking of Think Tanks, Academia, and Media
- 13 June 2023
Reminder: Register Fall 2023 Events Involving Minors
Indiana University of Pennsylvania is committed to ensuring that our campus is a safe place for learning, living, and working. In accordance with the IUP Protection of Minors policy, all events involving minors, both on the IUP campus and those that occur off campus but are sponsored by IUP, must be registered with the university.
- 31 May 2023
President Presents “Points of Pride”
On May 4, 2023, President Michael Driscoll shared several “IUP Points of Pride” at the May Council of Trustees meeting.
- 05 May 2023
OneSIS Information: Employee Information Sessions
In April, IT held two informational sessions on OneSIS or One Student Information System, the Ellucian Banner Managed Cloud Shared Technology platform being adopted by PASSHE. A recording of the information session and a copy of the presentation are available on the IUP OneSIS website for reference.
- 03 May 2023
IUP to Celebrate Graduates with Ceremonies on May 5, 6
Indiana University of Pennsylvania will hold commencement ceremonies for 1,446 graduates on May 5 and 6 at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. Students graduating in May and August are eligible to participate in the ceremonies.
- 28 April 2023
Council of Trustees’ Public Meeting, May 4
President Driscoll invites the IUP community to attend the public meeting of the IUP Council of Trustees on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in Conference Room 6/7 at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.
- 28 April 2023
Green Dot Training for Employees
Attention IUP faculty, staff, coaches, and administrators, this training is geared toward you.
- 27 April 2023
IUP Collaborating with Indiana Borough to Help Improve Community Health in National Pilot Project
Indiana University of Pennsylvania students and faculty are working with Indiana Borough on a national pilot program to help create stronger and more informed community health, especially in rural areas.
- 25 April 2023
Celebration Weekend Honors Donors, Alumni Volunteers, Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Celebration Weekend honored alumni and friends for philanthropic support, volunteerism, service, and professional excellence.
- 25 April 2023
IUP Presenting Future Makers Forum with Pittsburgh Maker Nina Barbuto
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s STEAMSHOP (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) will host a Future Makers Forum with Pittsburgh-based maker Nina Barbuto on April 25. The presentation will take place at 4:30 p.m. at the Robertshaw STEAMSHOP, room 25. It is free and open to the community.
- 19 April 2023
IUP, Community Joining Together April 22 for Service, Arts Walk, Live Music
Saturday, April 22, in Indiana will bring Indiana University of Pennsylvania and the Indiana community together for a day of service, a celebration of the arts, live music (including by several local musicians), and downtown shopping by IUP students.
- 19 April 2023
Campus-wide Participation Needed For Long-Range Facilities Master Plan Update Process
All members of the IUP community—faculty, staff, and students—are invited to participate in the development of IUP’s Long-Range Facilities Master Plan Update.
- 18 April 2023
IUP Celebrates Distinguished Alumni, Volunteers, Student-Athletes during Celebration Weekend
Indiana University of Pennsylvania will be celebrating special members of the IUP community as part of 2023 Celebration Weekend planned for April 21 and 22.
- 17 April 2023
April 18 is IUP Day of Giving
On Tuesday, April 18, IUP will celebrate Day of Giving, a 24-hour day of giving bringing together alumni, parents, friends, and the IUP family to support students and celebrate philanthropy.
- 07 April 2023
IUP Haven Project Hosting Annual Take Back the Night Event April 12
The Haven Project at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will host the annual Take Back the Night event on April 12 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on the IUP main campus. Take Back the Night is designed to raise awareness and support survivors of sexual violence, domestic and dating violence, and stalking.
- 07 April 2023
IUP Holocaust Remembrance Committee Hosting Holocaust Survivor in Honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day
In honor of Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), the Holocaust Remembrance Committee at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will host Holocaust Survivor Solange Lebovitz at 5:00 p.m. on April 18 at IUP’s Eberly Auditorium.
- 06 April 2023
Research Sponsored by New Pig Company Leads Cambria Heights Student to IUP
Elizabeth Kinney, a senior at Cambria Heights Senior High School and daughter of Mike Kinney and Pauline Kinney, of Dysart, is a 2023 recipient of an IUP Dean’s Merit Scholarship to study safety sciences at IUP based on her research project, “Slip Resistance,” sponsored by New Pig, of Tipton.
- 03 April 2023
Summer Utilities Savings Program
As part of ongoing work to create efficiencies and to reduce costs, a Summer Utilities Savings Pilot Program has been developed for summer 2023.
- Debra L. Fitzsimons
- 03 April 2023
Daugherty to Present on Airspace Applications of Machine Learning
Sean Daugherty will present a lecture on "Airspace Applications of Machine Learning."
- 31 March 2023
President Presents “Points of Pride”
“Points of Pride” highlights achievements in academics, athletics, scholarships and grant awards, community services, and other areas.
- 27 March 2023
Hawks Helping Hawks Drive Closes FRIDAY—Last Chance to Join!
We are grateful for the difference you make every day in the lives of our students through your good work. Participating in the Hawks Helping Hawks campaign gives you the chance to advocate for student success in another way.
- 27 March 2023
IUP Reduces Tuition for International Undergraduates
In its continued focus to prioritize meeting the needs of students, Indiana University of Pennsylvania will reduce the cost of tuition for international undergraduates taking between 12 to 18 credits a semester, effective for the fall 2023 semester.
- 24 March 2023
Cao to Offer Workshops on Statistical Software R
Yongtao Cao will offer two workshops on using the free statistical software R on March 30–31.
- 23 March 2023
IUP Selects Stringer as Director of Public Safety and University Police
Following a national search, Timothy Stringer, a police and public safety professional with 27 years of experience, has been selected to serve as Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s director of public safety and university police.
- 21 March 2023
Theater-by-the-Grove and Music Theatre Premiere New Musical by IUP Alumnus and Writing Partner
Spring means romance is in the air. IUP’s Theater-by-the-Grove in co-production with Music Theater will present a new musical written by IUP alumnus Joe York (2012) and his writing partner Hali Alspach opening March 29 at 7:30 in Waller Hall’s main theater.
- 20 March 2023
Council of Trustees’ Public Meeting, March 23
President Driscoll invites the IUP community to attend the public meeting of the IUP Council of Trustees on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in Conference Room 6/7 at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.
- 17 March 2023
IUP Hosting Sheetz Executives for “People and Culture” Discussion
Sheetz, Inc. President/CEO Travis Sheetz and Executive Vice President of People and Culture Stephanie Doliveira will present “People and Culture: A Panel Discussion” at Indiana University of Pennsylvania on March 22. The presentation, free and open to the community, will be held in the Eberly Auditorium in the Eberly College of Business.
- 14 March 2023
IUP Hosting Ambassador of Mali for Presentation
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Pan-African Studies program is sponsoring a free public presentation by the Ambassador of Mali to the United States, Sekou Berthé, on March 21 at 7:00 p.m. in Jane Leonard Hall B-11. The presentation, “West and Central Africa at the Crossroads of Global Security Challenges,” is free and open to the community.
- 13 March 2023
Student Association of Nutrition and Dietetics Celebrating National Nutrition Month
The Student Association of Nutrition and Dietetics at Indiana University of Pennsylvania has organized several events to celebrate National Nutrition Month in March, including a smoothie sale, a crockpot cook-off competition, and a program with a nationally known speaker. This year’s theme for National Nutrition Month is “Fuel up for the Future.”
- 08 March 2023
IUP Kicks Off the Hawks Helping Hawks Drive
Volunteers from around campus are leading this year’s Hawks Helping Hawks drive to provide funds that touch almost every facet of our university—from supporting academic programs and departments and bolstering our student-athletes to keeping the campus looking its best and purchasing industry-specific technology and equipment.
- 06 March 2023
Reminder: Register Summer 2023 Events Involving Minors
In accordance with the IUP Protection of Minors policy, all events involving minors, both on the IUP campus and those that occur off campus but are sponsored by IUP, must be registered with the university using our Event Registry web page.
- 01 March 2023
Changing Fashions, Changing Times
Join Janet Blood for "Changing Fashions, Changing Times" on April 14 at 11:30 a.m. in the Allenwood Restaurant in Ackerman Hall.
- IUP Libraries
- 24 February 2023
IUP Doctoral Student Receives IUP Funding to Continue Study of Effects of Virtual Pet Anti-Anxiety “Game” on Adolescent Mental Health
Sarah Gann, a student in IUP’s clinical psychology doctoral program, is launching a study designed to determine how a virtual pet game application can affect adolescent mental health. She is looking for adolescent participants (children between the ages of 13 and 18). Her presentation of this proposed study won IUP’s 2022 Three-Minute Thesis competition.
- 23 February 2023
Directors for “Nine Days in the Sun” at IUP Talk About IUP, PPTCO Association
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Theater-by-the-Grove’s association with Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company (PPTCO) begins with the March 2, 3, 4, and 5 presentations of Mark Clayton Southers’ Nine Days in the Sun at IUP.
- 22 February 2023
IUP Celebrates Donor Generosity at Thank a Donor Week
The IUP community is invited to celebrate donor generosity during Thank a Donor Week, February 27–March 3. Faculty, staff, and students are invited to celebrate their generosity. You will have the opportunity to write a thank-you note to an IUP donor to tell them what their generosity means to you and to our students.
- 20 February 2023
OneSIS Information
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education is in the process of implementing a common Student Information System across the State System schools. IUP is scheduled to begin implementing OneSIS in January 2024.
- 20 February 2023
IUP Hosting Author and Academic Montás for Discussion on Importance of “Great Books”
Author and academic Roosevelt Montás will present “Rescuing Socrates: How the Great Books Changed My Life and Why They Matter for a New Generation” at Indiana University of Pennsylvania on March 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Sutton Hall’s Gorell Auditorium. The presentation is free and open to the community.
- 17 February 2023
IUP to Present “Nine Days in the Sun,” Exploring Shifting the Racial Balance, Social Order
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Theater-By-The-Grove will present Mark Clayton Southers’ “Nine Days in the Sun” at IUP. This initiative begins Theater-By-The-Grove’s association with Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company, where Southers is the founding artistic director. The play explores a world where dark skin is the desired tone, so the racial balance is shifted and the social order in America is turned upside down.
- 15 February 2023
IUP Hosting Planetarium Shows, Free and Open to the Community
IUP will continue the 2022–23 planetarium shows during the spring semester with “Winter Wonders” on February 28. The program, exploring the winter constellations of Orion and Taurus, also will include information about the Orion nebula and the fact that a supernova remnant is up in the sky every winter evening.
- 02 February 2023
IUP Hosting Professor of Physics and Astronomy for Lectures on Physics of Musical Instruments and Changing Climate of Women in Science
Laurie McNeil, a nationally recognized condensed matter-materials physicist, will be at Indiana University of Pennsylvania on February 9 and 10 to present three programs as the spring 2023 IUP Sigma Xi distinguished speaker.
- 01 February 2023
Graduate Admissions Spring 2023 Virtual Open House
The Office of Graduate Admissions at IUP will host its Spring Virtual Open House on Thursday, March 23, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
- 27 January 2023
Website and Professional Portrait Dates for Faculty and Staff
IUP faculty and staff members are invited to register for a timeslot to get a new or updated headshot to be used on the website or for other professional endeavors.
- 26 January 2023
IUP’s Center for Multicultural Student Leadership and Engagement Sponsoring Black History Month Events, Focusing on Health
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Multicultural Student Leadership and Engagement (MSCLE) will celebrate Black History Month in February with a number of events. Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the community.
- 26 January 2023
Crimson Youth Choir Presents Winter Concert
The Crimson Youth Choir will present a semester-ending, cabaret-style winter concert at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 17, in the Blue Room of Sutton Hall on the IUP main campus.
- Jeff Wacker
- 13 December 2022
CMS Workflow, IUP Now Schedule Over Winter Break
Information on CMS workflow and the schedule for IUP Now over the winter break.
- 08 December 2022
Winter Thermostat and Heater Safety Reminders
Just a friendly reminder, as we enter the winter and holiday seasons, we are asking for your help in efforts both on campus and when working remotely from your office and classroom areas.
- 02 December 2022
Mark Your Calendars: November 29 is Giving Tuesday
On Tuesday, November 29, IUP will join the global fundraising campaign, Giving Tuesday. This is your chance to make an impact on IUP students now and in the future.
- 15 November 2022
IUP Lively Arts Opens Season with Inspirational Guest Speaker and his Dog
IUP Lively Arts announces its 2022–23 season by opening with Lively Arts & Ideas inspirational guest speaker and ultra-marathon runner Dion Leonard, and his dog.
- 03 November 2022
Scholastic Book Fair at IUP Libraries
The IUP Libraries is again hosting the Scholastic Book fair from November 14 through November 17, 2022.
- IUP Libraries
- 31 October 2022
Social Equity and Title IX Fall 2022 Newsletter Now Available
The Social Equity and Title IX Office is pleased to share the latest issue of their newsletter, published on November 1, 2022. The newsletter highlights the great diversity, equity, and inclusion work being done on campus.
- 31 October 2022
IUP Organizations Staging “Redefining Masculinity” Event Nov. 9
Three organizations at Indiana University of Pennsylvania—UBORA Men of IUP, the Haven Project, and the University College—will present “Redefining Masculinity” on November 9 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Hadley Union Building Ohio Room. The event, free and open to the community, is designed to offer male-identifying and masculine-presenting individuals at IUP an opportunity to examine the role masculinity plays in society, both negatively and positively.
- 28 October 2022
IUP to Present “Ordnung, An Amish Ballet,” With Mahoning Valley Ballet
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Dance Theater, along with devised theatre students from the Department of Theatre, Dance and Performance; guest artists; community members; and the Mahoning Valley Ballet, will premiere Ordnung, An Amish Ballet, on November 10, 11, and 12.
- 27 October 2022