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Mark Your Calendars: December 2 is Giving Tuesday
On Tuesday, December 2, the IUP community is joining together for the global fundraising and generosity campaign, Giving Tuesday. This is your opportunity to make an impact on IUP students now and in the future. We invite our alumni, family, and friends to join our efforts in supporting IUP students who need it the most.
- 20 November 2025
Changes for CMS Publishing, “IUP Now” Schedule During Thanksgiving Week, Winter Break
During the week of Thanksgiving and over Winter Break, there will be changes in the schedule for CMS workflow submissions and publishing, and for the “IUP Now” newsletter and website.
- 17 November 2025
Campus-Wide Food Drive
The IUP Food Pantry and Help Center, in collaboration with various departments, organizations, clubs, and programs across campus, is launching a campus-wide food drive from November 10 through December 12 to support students in need.
- Dr. Roger Briscoe II
- 06 November 2025
Registration Closing Nov. 10 for IUP, IRMC’s Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference on Nov. 20
Registration remains open until November 10 for Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s 2025 Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference, “Healthcare Innovation,” on November 20. Open to the community, the day-long event will be held at IUP’s Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.
- 06 November 2025
Common Goods Pop-up Store Raising Funds and Food for the IUP Food Pantry
The annual Common Goods pop-up store returns on Thursday, November 13, 2025. This year's event will raise funds, food and awareness for the IUP Food Pantry and Help Center.
- 03 November 2025
IUP’s Music Theater Present’s Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro”
IUP’s Music Theater is proud to announce its upcoming production of Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro (Le Nozze di Figaro).” This beloved opera buffa, filled with wit, romance, and social intrigue, will be sung mostly in English with English dialogue featuring a contemporary twist. The production runs November 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Fisher Auditorium.
- 31 October 2025
Legendary New Orleans Clarinetist Ketchens to Perform Free Concert at IUP, Nov. 15
Indiana University of Pennsylvania is proud to announce that world-renowned New Orleans jazz clarinetist Doreen Ketchens will perform a free concert on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in Fisher Auditorium, IUP Performing Arts Center.
- 31 October 2025
Theatre-by-the-Grove Presents “46 Plays for 46 Presidents”
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Theatre-by-the-Grove, a student performance organization in the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance, proudly presents “46 Plays for 46 Presidents,” a bold and fast-paced production celebrating the chaos, humor, and humanity of American democracy. Performances will take place November 6–8 at 7:30 p.m. and November 9 at 1:00 p.m. in Waller Hall’s Mainstage Theater.
- 29 October 2025
Halloween and Daylight Saving Time Safety Tips from IUP Emergency Management
As we head into Halloween weekend and the end of Daylight Saving Time, the IUP Office of Emergency Management wants to remind all students, faculty, and staff to stay safe, stay alert, and be prepared!
- 27 October 2025
Attend the Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference, Nov. 20
This day-long event features health professionals, educators, policymakers, and community leaders who will discuss innovations and challenges in rural health care.
- 27 October 2025
Co-op Facilities Closed Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The following was shared with students on October 20, 2025:
- 20 October 2025
IUP Celebrates National Day on Writing for the 14th Year
The IUP Writing Across the Curriculum program will host a virtual celebration of the National Day on Writing on Instagram on October 20.
- 17 October 2025
Theater-by-the-Grove Announces Open Call for Play Submission for New Works Festival
Theater-by-the-Grove, the producing artistic company at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance, announces an open call for new plays to be submitted for consideration for a full production in late February 2026. Submissions from established, professional, working, or amateur playwrights will all be considered.
- 17 October 2025
IUP Office of International Education Celebrates the World With Unity Day, Oct. 24
The Office of International Education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will hold International Unity Day on October 24 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Hadley Union Building at IUP. This event is free and open to all.
- 16 October 2025
Education Abroad Policy
The Education Abroad Policy, published annually by the Office of International Education, outlines the procedures, responsibilities, and support structures for all IUP-affiliated international academic experiences. It applies to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and volunteers, and covers program types such as faculty-led trips, study abroad, internships, and service-learning abroad.
- Office of International Education
- 15 October 2025
Cybersecurity and You: Cybersecurity Awareness Month Presentation
IUP's senior security analyst, Jonathan Roumfort, will present “Cybersecurity and You” on Monday, October 6, from 11:30 to noon.
- 01 October 2025
Website and Professional Portrait Days for Faculty and Staff
If you are seeking a new or updated professional headshot for the website or for a conference program, MarCom has scheduled headshot sessions on these days.
- 26 September 2025
IUP Selected for U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges Rankings
Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected for U.S. News & World Report’s “2026 Best Colleges” national universities ranking, and the undergraduate business, computer science, psychology, and nursing programs were selected for listing of “Top Public Schools.”
- 23 September 2025
IUP Cejka Planetarium Offering Programs About Rubin Telescope, Recalling the Space Race
IUP’s Cejka Planetarium in John J. and Char Kopchick Hall will host two programs during the fall semester: “A New Eye: The Rubin Telescope” on September 29 and “Recalling the Space Race” on October 29. Both programs will begin at 7:00 p.m. The presentations are free and open to the community.
- 22 September 2025
Join IUP Emergency Management in Safety and Preparedness Trainings
September marks National Preparedness Month, a nationwide initiative dedicated to encouraging individuals, families, and communities to be ready for emergencies and disasters. To promote safety and preparedness, IUP Emergency Management is hosting a series of trainings this month.
- 12 September 2025
President Presents “Points of Pride”
“Points of Pride” highlights achievements in academics, athletics, scholarships and grant awards, community services, and other areas.
- 08 September 2025
IUP Dessy-Roffman Myth Collaborative, IUP Literature and Criticism Program, Offering Fall Semester German Lecture Series
The Dessy-Roffman Myth Collaborative at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, in collaboration with IUP's Literature and Criticism Program, will offer the inaugural fall semester German Lecture Series starting on September 17.
- 08 September 2025
IUP Celebrating Constitution Day with Public Reading, Program on Framers of the Constitution
Indiana University of Pennsylvania will celebrate Constitution Day on September 15 with two events free and open to the community, including the traditional public reading of the Constitution by members of the IUP community in front of Stapleton Library. The opportunity to be a reader is open to all.
- 08 September 2025
IUP to Offer Annual Memorial Program to Mark Sept. 11 Attacks
Indiana University of Pennsylvania will mark the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on September 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.
- 05 September 2025
System Status (MyIUP, Banner, and Argos Reporting)
A new feature shows the status of three critical systems: the MyIUP portal, Banner/self-service dashboards, and Argos reporting.
- 05 September 2025
September is National Preparedness Month: Be Ready, Stay Safe at IUP
At Indiana University of Pennsylvania, the safety and preparedness of our campus community is a shared responsibility. September is National Preparedness Month, a nationwide initiative designed to promote awareness and encourage action before disasters strike.
- 04 September 2025
Cejka Planetarium Announces Fall 2025 Schedule
IUP’s Cejka Planetarium has announced the fall 2025 schedule.
- 02 September 2025
Online APA Style Manual Trial at IUP Libraries
From September 2 to October 2, IUP students, faculty, and staff will have trial access to the APA Style Manual, the online version of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.
- IUP Libraries
- 27 August 2025
You Are Invited to IUP’s 150th Anniversary Kickoff Carnival!
The following was shared with students on August 20, 2025:
- 20 August 2025
IT Updates, Reminders, and What’s New This Fall
IT Services is sharing an overview of the significant IT-related updates and changes that occurred over the summer.
- 20 August 2025
Important Information Regarding Parking Regulations on Campus
The following was shared with students on August 18, 2025:
- 19 August 2025
IUP to Begin New Academic Year With One-Stop Move-In, Welcome Week Events, 150th Anniversary Celebration
Indiana University of Pennsylvania welcomes students for the 2025–26 academic year with a number of events in August, including the university’s sesquicentennial (150th) anniversary celebration carnival—which is free and open to the community—on August 23 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
- 13 August 2025
Second Annual IUP College of Health Sciences Run for the Health of It 5K Race Set for Sept. 14; Donor Covers Registration for All IUP Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s College of Health Sciences’ second annual “Run for the Health of It” fundraising 5K race/one-mile walk will be held September 14, with free registration offered to all IUP students.
- 12 August 2025
Quarantine Email Messages
IT Support has implemented some additional tools to help protect IUP email accounts from potentially harmful spam email messages.
- 07 August 2025
National Safety Month: June 2025
Every year, the National Safety Council designates June as National Safety Month, an annual initiative to raise awareness about safety and promote safer behaviors and practices in the workplace, on the road, and in your homes and communities. This year, the NSC is dedicating June to increasing awareness of the leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths.
- 10 June 2025
International Recipes Wanted to Celebrate IUP’s 150th Anniversary
The Office of International Education is excited to create an international cookbook to celebrate IUP’s 150th anniversary, and we need your help! The OIE wants recipe submissions from IUP students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
- 03 June 2025
Learn Lifesaving Skills During National CPR and AED Awareness Week
In recognition of National CPR and AED Awareness Week, observed annually June 1–7, the American Red Cross urges individuals across the country to learn critical lifesaving skills that can help save lives during cardiac emergencies.
- 03 June 2025
President Presents “Points of Pride”
“Points of Pride” highlights achievements in academics, athletics, scholarships and grant awards, community services, and other areas.
- 06 May 2025
IUP Week of Giving Is May 12–17
IUP is expanding its popular Day of Giving into a Week of Giving, set for May 12 to 17. This online event brings together alumni, parents, friends, and the entire IUP family to support students and celebrate philanthropy. The 2025 Week of Giving concludes on the university’s official 150th birthday, May 17.
- 05 May 2025
IUP Hosting Annual Healing Garden Memorial Service May 5
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council on Spiritual and Religious Life will host the annual Healing Garden Memorial Service at the Healing Garden on May 5 at 11:30 a.m. The event is open to all, regardless of religious affiliation.
- 29 April 2025
Additional Information for May 12-August 15 Summer Utilities Savings Program
The Summer Utilities Savings Program for 2025 is scheduled from Monday, May 12, to Friday, August 15, returning to in-person operations on Monday, August 18.
- 21 April 2025
Social Equity and Title IX Spring 2025 Newsletter Now Available
The Social Equity and Title IX Office is pleased to share its latest newsletter, which highlights the important programming offered by campus colleagues this semester.
- 21 April 2025
IUP Jazz Honors Brothers in Tribute for Annual Jazz Festival Concert
The Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Indiana University of Pennsylvania presents the twenty-fifth annual IUP Jazz Festival. This Festival will honor two brothers who are alumni of the department: Ralph (’69, ’75) and John Morris (’71, ’73). Admission to the Festival is free and is open to the general public. Seating is general admission.
- 15 April 2025
Women’s Leadership Awards Presented to Staff, Administrators, and Faculty
Four IUP Women’s Leadership Awards were presented to six women staff, administrators, and faculty at the Reception to Celebrate Women and the Women’s Leadership Award Ceremony on April 2, 2025. These awards celebrate the outstanding leadership and accomplishments of women employees to advance gender, sexual, and cultural inclusive excellence at IUP, in the communities, and in their professions.
- Lingyan Yang
- 08 April 2025
IUP Haven Project Hosting Annual Take Back the Night Event April 9
The Haven Project at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will host the annual Take Back the Night event on April 9 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on the IUP campus. Take Back the Night is designed to raise awareness and support survivors of sexual violence, domestic and dating violence, and stalking.
- 03 April 2025
PC4A Partner BC3 Offering Free Cybersecurity Conference
Butler County Community College (BC3), a member of the PA Community College Consortium Cooperative Agreement (PC4A), is hosting a free cybersecurity conference on April 10 at their main campus in Butler, PA.
- 02 April 2025
“Little Women,” Musical of Beloved Classic, Presented by Theater-by-the-Grove, Music Theater
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Theater-by-the-Grove and Music Theater, student performance organizations in the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance, will present a whimsical production of “Little Women, the Broadway Musical,” April 3–6 in Waller Hall.
- 26 March 2025
Peking Acrobats Take the Stage at IUP
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Lively Arts will present The Peking Acrobats for one night only on Friday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m. Their performance will take place on the campus of Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Fisher Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now by phone and online.
- 19 March 2025
IUP Planning Sesquicentennial Celebration; IUP 150 Website Launched
Indiana University of Pennsylvania will celebrate 150 years of excellence and impact during the 2025–26 academic year as it marks its sesquicentennial.
- 17 March 2025
IUP Graduate Student Organization Offering “Landscapes of Literature and Language” Conference March 21, 22
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s English Graduate Organization will offer its 2025 Conference, “Landscapes of Language and Literature,” on March 21 and 22. The conference will be offered both in person in IUP’s Sprowls Hall and via Zoom. It is free and open to the community.
- 14 March 2025
IUP College of Health Sciences Organizing 5K Race Fundraiser to Support Students in Healthcare Fields
IUP’s College of Health Sciences is sponsoring the first “Run for the Health of It” 5K race on April 5. The event, planned to be held annually, will raise funds to directly support students in the IUP College of Health Sciences programs, with a different fundraising focus each year.
- 06 March 2025
President Presents “Points of Pride”
“Points of Pride” highlights achievements in academics, athletics, scholarships and grant awards, community services, and other areas.
- 05 March 2025
“I’m Just a Bill” Event to Examine the Constitution, Executive Orders, and Separation of Powers
IUP’s Department of History, Philosophy, Political Science, and Religious Studies; the IUP Free Speech Project; and the Social Equity and Title IX Office will present “I’m Just a Bill: The Constitution, Executive Orders, and Separation of Powers” on March 17 at 3:30 p.m. in Stouffer Auditorium. The program is free and open to the community.
- 05 March 2025
Ramadan Awareness 2025
Ramadan will be observed from February 28 to March 30 this year. Increased awareness and further insight into student life is appreciated.
- 27 February 2025
Classic Meets Rock Returns to the Fisher Auditorium Stage
Classical music once again meets rock music when Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s String Ensemble, directed by Kaleigh Accord, collaborates with the local rock band, Somebody to Love, for a concert entitled, “Classic Meets Rock 2.” Special guests will be the University Chorus directed by Joseph Stuligross. Also performing will be IUP students Aleksander Maschmidt and Braxton Beaulieu as well as Indiana's own Chuck Olson, from The Six. Music from the Rolling Stones, Moody Blues, Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac, Elton John and many more will be featured in the concert, which will take place on Tuesday, March 4, at 7:30 p.m. in Fisher Auditorium on the campus of IUP.
- 24 February 2025
IUP Student Association of Nutrition and Dietetics Celebrating National Nutrition Month
The Student Association of Nutrition and Dietetics at IUP has organized a smoothie sale, a mac and cheese crockpot charity cook-off, and a program with a registered dietitian and certified personal trainer with experience in functional health training to celebrate National Nutrition Month in March.
- 24 February 2025
IUP ROTC Conducting Training Event Feb. 22
Members of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Army ROTC program will conduct a training event on Saturday, February 22, from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Cadets and members of the ROTC faculty will be carrying unloaded weapons, including rifles and machine guns, during this training exercise. The weapons will not have ammunition or blanks.
- 21 February 2025
Call for Nominations: One IUP Award
President Driscoll announces the creation of the One IUP Award, honoring a team, department, office, or group of employees who have implemented a project and/or solved a problem that has made a positive impact.
- 12 February 2025
Celebrate Donor Generosity During Thank a Donor Week
The IUP community is invited to celebrate donor generosity during Thank a Donor Week, February 24–28. You will have the opportunity to write a thank-you note to an IUP donor and tell them what their generosity means to you and our students.
- 10 February 2025
Website and Professional Portrait Days for Faculty and Staff
If you are seeking a new or updated professional headshot for the website or for a conference program, MarCom has scheduled headshot sessions on these days.
- 03 February 2025
Virtual Tutorial on Leave Basics: Carryover and Rollover
Join us for a virtual tutorial where we will discuss details regarding leave basics, with an emphasis on the leave carryover and rollover process.
- 29 January 2025
Preventing Burnout: Optum Financial Training Opportunity
Join Sam Anderson from Optum Financial as he presents on Preventing Burnout.
- 29 January 2025
Test of the Emergency Notification System
IUP will test its Emergency Notification System on Thursday, January 30, at 10:00 a.m.
- 27 January 2025
Inclement Weather Information
The following message was sent to all students on January 19, 2025:
- 19 January 2025
Reopening of Pratt Suites East Parking Lot
The following message was sent to all students on January 15, 2025:
- 15 January 2025
Open House Welcomes All to New Navigator Space
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to kick off the spring semester with the IUP Navigators at an open house in our brand-new workspace! Come and visit us on Friday, January 24, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and enjoy free pastries and hot beverages while you check out the new home of the Navigators on the ground floor of Stapleton Library.
- 14 January 2025
S&T Bank Partners With Lively Arts to Present Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
S&T Bank and IUP Lively Arts announce that S&T Bank will be the presenting sponsor for the upcoming performance of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Manfred Honeck will be conducting, and this performance will feature special guest artist María Dueñas on violin. The Lively Arts will be presenting this performance in Indiana on February 17, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in Fisher Auditorium.
- 20 December 2024
IUP Receives Seventh Year of “It’s On Us PA” Funding
Indiana University of Pennsylvania has received $40,000 through Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s It’s On Us PA initiative to continue the university’s work to combat campus sexual assault.
- 18 December 2024
Save the Date: “Shaping Tomorrow: Detailing IUP’s Future,” Jan. 28
All faculty and staff are invited to participate in “Shaping Tomorrow: Detailing IUP’s Future,” a university-wide event on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the KCAC.
- 17 December 2024
President Presents “Points of Pride”
“Points of Pride” highlights achievements in academics, athletics, scholarships and grant awards, community services, and other areas.
- 10 December 2024
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