From 11am-2pm in Olin Plaza, we will have Thank U cards available for you to fill out. There will be an online form option on May 2, as well, if you are unable to stop by in-person.
Thank U Day is a day to acknowledge every member of the Ursinus community who is making a positive impact. We don’t want to just have two ways to acknowledge (teachers to students or students to teachers), we want to have a 360 degree gratitude reach, in every direction. If someone cleaning the residence hall, serving you at Wismer, helping you as a tutor, working in one of the offices on campus has made a difference for you—let them know!
Fall 2024 Course Registration Began April 9th
View Fall 2024 Details. Remember to check updates for recent changes to the fall schedule.
The Borough of Collegeville is preparing a revitalization plan to enhance the 400 block of Main Street. Recordings from the March 20 community input meetings are available via S:\Share\Presidential Event Recordings.
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to share their input on businesses, streetscapes, parking, building architecture, and more via the online survey. The survey closes on Sunday, April 28.
Every student is invited to complete the ACHA Health Survey. The results will help UC determine which programs, services, and events are most needed and what we are missing on campus to help ensure student’s thrive. Let your voice be heard!
Everyone who completes the survey will get:
The NSSE Student Engagement Survey is also open now through May 13 and is for first years and seniors only. Those who complete that survey can win one of ten $100 bookstore gift cards!
As you prepare to finish out your final year, don’t forget to Honor Your Experience by making your Senior Class Gift of $20.24! Leave your mark for future bears and make your gift today! Seniors who make their gift before Friday, April 12 will receive an invite to attend the Alumni Awards for FREE!
Class of 2024: Congratulations on your upcoming graduation!
Each year, we depend on seniors to provide information on post-graduation plans through the Graduation Survey. The information is critical to the College’s continued success and informs us on how to best advise current students on their future.
Every graduating senior must complete this survey.
The survey only takes a few minutes to complete.
Copy and paste the URL into your internet browser:
https://ursinus.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6mpQhuV0Kkn418y
The CoSA schedule is now available here! Start planning to fill your plate for the day by choosing among ridiculously vast numbers of demonstrations of student excellence! See you at CoSA on Wednesday, April 24.
All are welcome to join us for an MCS Alumni Panel discussion on their career paths on April 11th in IDC 116 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. MCS Alumni are: Kayla Gillespie ’22, Associate Producer, QVC; Dave Marcheskie ’07, External Communications Manager, Constellation Energy Corp and Heather Turnbach ’08 Communications Mananger, Mountain Research Initiative.
Thinking about retirement? You’re not alone and PAISBOA is here to help! PAISBOA will present two exclusive virtual programs this spring designed to help you effectively plan for your retirement. If you’ve been wondering what you might need to consider, please take advantage of our 2024 PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT series.
These FREE sessions are designed for all interested employees of PAISBOA member schools.
The students from NEUR-435: Developmental Neurobiology are hosting a Food Drive to to benefit the Daily Bread Community Food Pantry in Collegeville, PA. This will take place through Wednesday, May 1. Donations can be dropped off in labeled boxes outside of the C-Store or IDC 312. Any questions, contact Dr. Carlita Favero can at cfavero@ursinus.edu
On the Importance of Exploration in Science and Learning
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This discussion will take place on Wednesday, April 17, at 2pm, in the Bomberger Auditorium. RSVP with Prof. Mongan (wmongan@ursinus.edu). Hidden Curriculum gatherings are designed to foster an open dialogue about the multifaceted experiences students face when navigating the complexities of college life, particularly the unique challenges encountered by first-generation college students.
Faculty and Staff: Thank you for attending President Hannigan’s town hall on Wednesday, March 27. The recording is available on the college’s share drive at S:\Share\Presidential Event Recordings\FY24 Town Halls
The office of protocol and special events is excited to celebrate the class of 2024 and their accomplishments during commencement weekend. Protocol is looking for staff volunteers to assist with commencement support on Saturday, May 11. It truly takes One Ursinus to send-off the graduating class. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the volunteer form by Friday, April 19.
On Wednesday, April 3, Congresswoman Madeleine Dean will host a fourth congressional district town hall from 7 to 8 p.m. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP online for location details. Ursinus College recently received $1 million in funding through the U.S. Congress’s Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) request program, and we look forward to hosting this important community event on campus.
The theme for this year’s National Collegiate Recovery Week is Threads of Transformation: Celebrating Individual Journeys, Weaving a Collective Movement.
We’ll kick off the week at Ursinus with a gathering of Allies of Recovery on Monday. The 76 students, faculty, and staff who attended training already are invited to a lunch to re-connect and build community.
Tuesday, all are welcome to the Creative Crafting Hour, where lunch will be served and materials provided to stich a square patch to be added to the national quilt for recovery!
The Wellness Center is sponsoring national speaker, Dr. Kavanaugh, to share her insights in her talk: Hope in the Time of Monsters; Supporting Faculty and Student Mental Health on Wednesday at 4pm in Olin Aud.
The weekly yoga, breathe/stretch/meditate, and What’s the Buzz sessions will take place as usual.
Friday is the Decorate an Edible and No Shame Tabling with Ucrew from 11am-2pm in Olin Plaza.
The week ends with The Hidden Opponent hosting the 2nd Annual Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk on Sunday at 10am. Also, that Sunday, Bear Fair is taking place where students can paint rocks with Ucrew as part of the Mental Heath Rocks campaign.
However you are able to get involved, we’d love for you to engage with this year’s National Collegiate Recovery Week! Reach out with questions or ideas for future collaboration.
Are you interested in being highlighted as a student speaker during commencement weekend? The office of protocol and special events invites graduating students to participate in the student speaker selection process for commencement weekend 2024. Interested applicants should craft a compelling 3 to 5-minute speech reflecting on their experiences at Ursinus and how they will shape their journey beyond Ursinus. Deadline extended until Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Learn more and apply here.
As part of Collegiate Recovery Week, we are offering one more Allies of Recovery Training this semester: Wednesday, April 17 from 12-2pm in the Hive - Olive Garden lunch included!
Are you eager to build empathy and learn skills to support a student, colleague, or loved one with a substance use disorder? As a certified recovery-friendly workplace, we strive to ensure all community members take action as allies.
Sign up today in the calendar event to learn about the impact of stigma and how we can work to reduce it together.
Reach out to Katie Bean in Health Promotion with any questions: healthpromotion@ursinus.edu
Ursinus College students are invited to participate in a juried art show at Meadowood, April 12-14. Prizes include a “Best of Show” at $500, as well as monetary prizes in six categories and “honorable mentions.” Link below for information and registration.
April 12-14, 2024
Saturday, April 13 – 11 am – 4 pm
Sunday, April 14 – 1-4 pm
Featured artist – Jim Green
https://www.meadowood.net/resources/events/
The college holidays for FY 2024-25 are as follows:
Floating Holiday: The College will be open on Labor Day, and classes will be in session. However, employees are granted a floating holiday in recognition of the services provided on Labor Day. This floating holiday may be used at any time during the fiscal year (July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025). This floating holiday is not eligible for carryover.
Wellness Days: Additionally, employees are granted five wellness days that may be used at any time during the fiscal year (July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025). These days are not eligible for carryover.
March 23, 2024 9am-1:30 pm. IDC 114
Seating is limited, sign up soon. Last class offered for the spring semester! This is the 2020 American Heart Association class with a course completion card. The course completion card is good for 2 years. The Cost $80 for the class payable prior to the class. Acceptable payment will be Venmo, cash or check before the class. This class is open to all Faculty / Staff & students ONLY. Seating will be limited. To register please email Ray Stitt at rstitt@ursinus.edu as soon as possible. Payment must be completed to confirm a seat in the class.
Faculty and Staff: Thank you for joining us on Tuesday, February 27. If you were unable to attend, the recording is available on the share drive at S:\Share\Presidential Event Recordings
Are you interested in being highlighted as a student speaker during commencement weekend? The office of protocol and special events invites graduating students to participate in the student speaker selection process for commencement weekend 2024. Interested applicants should craft a compelling 3 to 5-minute speech reflecting on their experiences at Ursinus and how they will shape their journey beyond Ursinus. Learn more and apply here.
Tell us when alumni present in the classroom, serve as panelists, attend alumni games, are featured in your newsletter, and more. Submit an alumni engagement form for any alumni activities scheduled through your office. If you’re engaging with alumni, please let your alumni engagement team know. If you have any questions, email us ucalumni@ursinus.edu.
Hatha yoga classes at the Berman run on Tuesday nights from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the museum’s lower level. The drop-in rate is $20/class. Students receive a discounted rate of $15/class. Learn more on the Berman event page.
Dining Services Survey: We want to hear from you! Dining Services is conducting surveys, and we need your feedback about dining here at Ursinus. After you complete the survey, you’ll automatically be entered in to win $100 Bear Bucks! https://imo.cx/wYci3yN7
Culinary Clash: On February 29th Ursinus Dining is hosting our annual Culinary Clash at 10am! Chef Edward will be facing off against Chef Andrew from F&M Dining! Join us in Upper Wismer to see who will bring the heat, and don’t forget to vote for your favorite chef on our Instagram @ursinusdining.
Institute for Inclusion and Equity (IIE), Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA), and Radiance Peer Connections (RPC) will begin preparing for Pride Week 2024 happening this April 4th -12th., and we are looking for folks who are interested in joining the Pride Week committee. As a committee member, you will help plan and organize various events and activities throughout Pride Week.
Pride Week 2024 Planning Committee Meeting dates (1pm in the IIE Classroom):
Friday, February 23rd
Friday, March 1st
Friday, March 22nd
Friday March 29th
Zoom meeting option
Meeting ID: 826 6008 4975
Passcode: 107914
In partnership with Historic Trappe, Ursinus College will offer a summer field school in historic archaeology at Frederick Muhlenberg’s 18th C home and business, The Speaker’s House. This intensive six-week course combines instruction in archaeological methods and theory with hands-on excavation training and experience. Through classroom discussions of assigned readings and weekly laboratory study, field school students will gain familiarity with many steps in the process of archaeological-meaning making. Students will develop the ability to identify and interpret discovered artifacts and place archaeological information within a cultural/historical framework.
The 2024 field school excavations are expected to run from June 4 to July 13, on a Tuesday through Saturday schedule. Saturdays will include public archaeology days with community members, visitors, and public events through Historic Trappe.
The course title is ANTH/HIST-385 Historical Archaeology Field School (6 credits). No prereqs. All majors and years welcome. Course registration fee is $2,250. Housing is available to enrolled Ursinus students at this cost. Meals may be available at an additional cost.
Please contact Professor Kate Davis at kdavis@ursinus.edu for inquiries regarding the field school. Enrollment begins Feb 15th. Please contact Historic Trappe at info@historictrappe.org for inquiries regarding the many volunteer opportunities or community events.
April 10 - Quarterly economic and market update - 12 to 1 p.m.
Hear from our chief investment officer about challenges investors are facing and tips on how to navigate them.
April 16 - Fine-tuning your retirement strategy: Investing toward a secure future - 2 to 3 p.m.
We’ll move beyond investing basics to help you fine-tune your saving and investing strategies for retirement.
April 18 - Start to Finish: The early career woman’s guide to financial wisdom - 3 to 4 p.m.
Start caring for your financial well-being now. The sooner you start saving, the more prepared you may be down the road.
April 24 - Staying Safe in the Age of AI - 1 to 2 p.m.
Join us for a discussion on the growth of AI and what that means for protecting ourselves against scams and cybersecurity attacks.
Student driver training sessions will be held Wednesday, February 8 from 12 noon - 1 p.m in Pfahler 208. Click here for more information.
Ursinus College’s 10th annual #Giving2UCDay will be on Founders Day this year! #Giving2UCDay is a 24-hour giving celebration that honors the rich history of Ursinus College and our shared commitment to our students. Bears around the world will come together to honor our past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future by making a gift.
Learn more about how you can get involved HERE.