Daily Brief
April 28, 2023
Cane Quest
The Braille Bears paired with The Veering Cane to host the Second Annual Cane Quest on campus Saturday, April 15. Children with visual impairments traveled from across Pennsylvania to participate in various challenges to travel across campus while using their cane. Participants were scored and awarded medals. Many alumni came back to volunteer at the event and make it a success.
Nicole Johnson-Mest, Braille Bears
SGB Members Advocate in Harrisburg Wednesday for the Importance of Higher Education
Ten members of KU’s Student Government Board travelled to the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg Wednesday, April 26, to meet with legislators and advocate for the importance of higher education. Students were then invited by Representative Mark Rozzi, a KU graduate, to observe a House session.
University Relations
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Low pressure to our north brings unsettled weather to our area. Showers and rain likely by the afternoon and evening. High temperature near 55.
Dr. Davis, Monsoon Mike, and meteorology student guest Emily Traub recorded a "Weather & Climate Chat" podcast yesterday discussing past, present and future weather, along with some climate discussion.
Announcements
SSHE Open Enrollment
Open enrollment for non-represented (management), nurses, faculty and police is April 17 through April 28. If you do not have changes, no action is required during open enrollment. View the Open Enrollment website for increased employee premium information for the 2023-2024 plan year. There are no plan changes, but you can find full information on the OE page. Please reach out to Jeanette Forster with any questions.
Jeanette Forster, Human Resources
Be An Advocate for Funding KU and PASSHE
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) is requesting a state funding package that provides an inflationary increase of $21 million (3.8%) that – in combination with $112 million in targeted student support – would strategically increase financial aid for students preparing for jobs with worker shortages (teachers, nursing and physician assistants, social services, business and STEM fields, including computer science and engineering). Governor Shapiro’s initial budget provided a 2% increase with no additional student support. The State System will continue to advocate for public higher education in Pennsylvania and has created resources for university employees to help toward the cause. The online Advocacy Resource Center includes a ready-to-print, two-page document that outlines the State System’s needs and how it will benefit the commonwealth. As the budget nears its completion June 30, please consider using this document and become an advocate for KU and the State System.
University Relations
Points of Pride
Kutztown University's Points of Pride website has been updated through April 26. Read through the university's notable achievements on our website.
University Relations
KU Student Honored as Rising Star of the Year by Andrew Goodman Foundation
The Andrew Goodman Foundation (AGF) recognized six Hidden Heroes at the 2023 Hidden Heroes Award and Ambassador Send-Off Ceremony (virtual) Thursday, April 27, including Kutztown University junior Hannah Williams as the Rising Star of the Year. Awardees were recognized for their commitment to ensuring college students on campuses nationwide are registered, informed and civically engaged during election seasons and beyond. The Rising Star of the Year is awarded to an Andrew Goodman Ambassador who is a first- or second-year student and exhibits the qualities of an Ambassador Honoree.
KU Student Honored as Rising Star of the Year by Andrew Goodman Foundation
University Relations
Chamber and String Ensemble Recital
The Chamber and String Ensemble Recital, 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 1, Georgian Room, will present works by Hermann, Franck, Mozart, Schubert, Schumann, Webern and an arrangement for piano, organ and strings of Ramin Djawadi's "Game of Thrones."
Maria Asteriadou, Department of Music
University Senate Meeting
The next University Senate meeting will be held 4 p.m. Thursday, May 4, 103 Academic Forum. The meeting may also be accessed via Zoom Meeting ID: 92 2146 3918 Passcode: 459360. The agenda can be found on the University Senate website. Minutes and documentation are available in the University Senate May 2023 SharePoint folder. Please email any Senate representative changes to senate@kutztown.edu. Light refreshments will be served from 3:30-4 p.m.
Deryl Johnson, University Senate
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| April 29 | 9 a.m. | English Language Learner Conference Boehm Science Center |
| May 1 | 7:30 p.m. | Chamber Ensemble Concert Georgian Room Old Main |
| May 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Jazz II Concert Schaeffer Auditorium |
| May 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Jazz I Concert Schaeffer Auditorium |
| May 4 | 4 p.m. | University Senate 103 Academic Forum |
| May 5 | 7:30 p.m. | KU Orchestra and Reading Choral Society Schaeffer Auditorium |
Athletics
Golden Bear women's golf tees off at PSAC Championship Friday morning
The Kutztown University women's golf team will look to secure its second-ever Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference title this weekend as the conference championship tournament begins Friday morning at Kutztown's Berkleigh Golf Club.
Opening round play starts at 11 a.m., Friday, though the first KU golfer is not scheduled to tee off until 11:40 a.m.. The three-round, 54-hole tournament continues through Sunday. The PSAC will provide live results through GolfStat, with a link in the full release.
Matt Heffelfinger, Sport Information
Golden Bear women’s rugby ready to take on big challenge at Collegiate Rugby Championship
The Kutztown University women's rugby team will take a major step up in competition this weekend when it competes in the Premier Cup bracket of the Collegiate Rugby Championship Nationals 7s at the Maryland SoccerPlex in the Washington, D.C. metro area. The Golden Bears are making a return trip to the national tournament after competing in the D1 Club section of last year's tournament. This year’s women’s tournament will be contested Friday, April 28, through Saturday, April 29.
All matches this weekend will be streamed through NCR's YouTube account. Some matches will be simulcast by The Rugby Network. CLICK HERE for the link to NCR's CRC streaming gateway or view the full release for live video/schedule/ticket links. The link provides ease of streaming to all different fields. Kutztown opens Premier Cup play at 10:28 a.m. Friday on the stadium field against Brown. The Rugby Network and NCR YouTube will carry that match. Follow the linked weekend schedule in the full release for subsequent game times, opponents and field locations to locate the proper stream.
Matt Heffelfinger, Sport Information
Kutztown men’s rugby prepared to defend national title at Collegiate Rugby Championship National 7s
A special run through the Premier Cup bracket saw Kutztown University men's rugby hoisting the trophy as first-time national champions a year ago. The Golden Bears are back for more, looking to retain their title as National Collegiate Rugby's (NCR) Collegiate Rugby Championship National 7s get underway Friday, April 28, at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds, Md. The tournament runs through Sunday, April 30.
All matches this weekend will be streamed through NCR's YouTube account. Some matches will be simulcast by The Rugby Network. CLICK HERE for the link to NCR's CRC streaming gateway or view the full release for live video/schedule/ticket links. The link provides ease of streaming to all different fields. Kutztown opens Premier Cup play at 1:46 p.m. Friday on the stadium field against Nazareth. The Rugby Network and NCR YouTube will carry that match. Follow the linked weekend schedule in the full release for subsequent game times, opponents and field locations to locate the proper stream.
Matt Heffelfinger, Sport Information
| Date | Time | Event |
| April 28 | 11 a.m. | Women’s Golf at PSAC Championships Berkleigh Golf Club |
| April 29 | TBA | Women’s Golf at PSAC Championships Berkleigh Golf Club |
| April 29 | 1 p.m. | Softball vs. Shippensburg (DH) North Campus Field (Live Stats | Video) |
| April 29 | 1 p.m. | Women’s Lacrosse vs. East Stroudsburg Keystone Field (Live Stats | Video) |
| April 30 | TBA | Women’s Golf at PSAC Championships Berkleigh Golf Club |
Accommodations
Persons with a disability, and who require accommodation, should notify the Disability Services Office two weeks prior to the event at 610-683-4108 or email DSO@kutztown.edu, TDD number: 610-683-4499, in order to discuss accommodations. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations. Please note: Kutztown University does not provide wheelchairs or other mobility devices.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the University’s Title IX Coordinator located in the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by email at pena@kutztown.edu or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by email at OCR@ed.gov.