Kutztown University Housing and Residence Life

Environmental justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. This goal will be achieved when everyone enjoys the same degree of protection from environmental and health hazards, and equal access to the decision-making process to have a healthy environment in which to live, learn, and work. - The United States Environmental Protection Agency

The final round of April's bracket is up on our Instagram story! While you're there voting for your favorites, let us know what you think May's theme should be!

Queer, trans, and gender-nonconforming people who also identify as a person of color face higher levels of discrimination than their white counterparts. For this reason, the acronym QTPOC was born to discuss issues that uniquely affect these communities. #wokewednesday

Looking for an on campus job for next year? We're accepting applications for Imaginarium Assistants (IAs)! IAs oversee the day to day operation of the resource room for the Office of Residence Life, Housing, and Dining Services, known as the "Imaginarium." Applications are due TOMORROW! Learn more and apply at https://tinyurl.com/KutztownIA

Incoming students! Remember that Special Interest Housing applications are due next Friday, May 7th! Applications can be found under "Forms and Applications" on your myKUhousing.kutztown.edu portal. To learn more about any of our communities, head to https://tinyurl.com/KutztownSIH

There are so many fun things on campus to look forward to next week!

It's the last day of Bearfest 42! Bring a blanket to the DMZ to sit on for bingo from 5-6:30pm (winners announced 6:30-7pm) then stick around for the "Seas the Night" after party from 7-9pm!

According to the United Nations, Women play a disproportionate role in responding to the virus, including as frontline healthcare workers and carers at home. Women’s unpaid care work has increased significantly as a result of school closures and the increased needs of older people. To learn more, visit: https://bit.ly/3aahbK9

Head to our Instagram story to vote for your favorite activities in this week's semi-finals round of our Springtime Activities bracket for April.

Today's events! (Please note Sky Fall has been replaced with other inflatable activities under the big tent due to anticipated wind.)

Are you a current transfer student? Join us in Dixon Hall tonight at 7pm for socially distanced Minute to Win It! Meet other transfer students, take a break from school, and have the chance to win Bear Bucks!

Meet Nicole! Our DRs have a variety of interests and campus involvement! Have you considered applying to be a DR? Learn more about the position and apply at https://tinyurl.com/KutztownDR

Come get your groove on and celebrate the end of the year at the Residence Life Spring Fling event. There will be music, snacks, and good vibes. Spring Fling will be held in South Dining Hall room 1 at 7pm this Friday, April 16th.

Hey incoming Golden Bears! Passionate about social justice and want to live in a community of people who share that passion? Apply to live in the Social Justice Community for next year! Community members will be granted access to identity-based trainings, speakers, and resources. This community is open to incoming and returning students. To learn more check out https://bit.ly/3ubKlkp

Incoming Students! Do you have questions about the room selection process or living at KU in general? Join us and Admissions (Admissions_KU) today at 3:30pm as we go live on Instagram to answer your questions!

Are you a current transfer student? Join us in Dixon Hall Tuesday at 7pm for socially distanced Minute to Win It! Meet other transfer students, take a break from school, and have the chance to win Bear Bucks!

Hey Golden Bears! Looking for an on campus job next year? Consider applying for a Desk Receptionist position! Learn more and apply at https://tinyurl.com/KutztownDR If you apply and are interviewed by April 14th you will be eligible for the first round of offers! Offers will be made on a continuous basis until all positions are filled.

Need to register a visitor? Follow this link to find our visitor pre-registration: https://kutztown.datacenter.adirondacksolutions.com//new_u

Meet Jackson! Our DRs have a variety of interests and campus involvement! Have you considered applying to be a DR? Learn more about the position and apply at https://tinyurl.com/KutztownDR

Does your New Year's resolution involve your physical health? The body positivity movement of feeling good about the way you look 24/7 can feel unattainable for some people. Body neutrality allows us to focus on the amazing things bodies of all sizes can do! #wokewednesday

April's bracket theme is Springtime Activities! Vote for your favorites on our Instagram Story!

We hope you are able to take some time to relax and enjoy your winter break, Golden Bears! We also hope you are enjoying our polling brackets as much as we are! December's semi-finals bracket is up on KutztownHousing's Instagram story and we're looking forward to seeing which movies you pick to face off in Thursday's final!

Happy end of finals week, Golden Bears! We hope you are able to relax and enjoy your Winter Break. Stay safe, and stay golden!

Almost through Finals week! You've got this! Looking for a fun break? Check out our winter movie polls on our KutztownHousing Instagram story.

We had a dusting of snow this morning!

Not all Black people in America are of African descent. The more specific term African-American is used to describe Black Americans who have a family history that directly links to African enslaved people who were brought to the United States. People of color is the broadest of the three terms and describes people who are not white. #wokewednesday