Daily Brief

Hawkinson Attends Alvernia Presidential Inauguration

President Hawkinson joined university leaders from the Higher Education Council of Berks County Friday, April 12, at the inauguration of Alvernia University president Dr. Glynis A. Fitzgerald. Photo (L to R): Dr. Radha Pyati, Penn State Berks; Dr. Jacquelyn S. Fetrow, Albright College; Dr. Glynis A. Fitzgerald, Alvernia University; Dr. Susan D. Looney, Reading Area Community College; Dr. Kenneth S. Hawkinson, Kutztown University.

University Relations

Dine in The Dark

The Braille Bears held a Dine in the Dark at Kutztown University Saturday, April 13. Many alumni, students and families attended the event to raise awareness of visual impairments and learn about the visual impairment program. More than 75 people attended the event.

Dr. Nicole Johnson, Special Education

Artist Appreciation Sale

Save on discounts for art supplies and accessories at the KU Campus Store Tuesday, April 16. Spin the wheel to win free prizes. One day only. The prize wheel is in-store only; sale is in-store and online.

KU Campus Store

Kyle Rex, KUSSI

You're Invited to an Indian Cultural Celebration

Join us for an Indian Cultural Celebration 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, Multicultural Center. All are welcome. From 5-6 p.m., local artist Mamta Kochhar, M.A., will lead an art workshop "Spring Festivities of India - Global Celebrations and Cultural Nuances" with mandala designs. There will be samosas and mango lassis to snack on and Bollywood music to listen to. From 6-7 p.m., there will be a throwing colors relay race Holi-style. Please make sure to wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty. We'll be using powdered colors that can wash off. We hope to see you there.

Engage

Angelica Mishra, Multicultural Center

Quartet for the End of Time, Faculty and Guest Artist Recital

Three faculty members from the Department of Music will perform 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research. Pianist Dr. Maria Asteriadou, clarinetist Dr. Aileen Razey and violinist Kurt Nikkanen will be joined by guest artist, cellist Wolfram Koessel from New York, to perform two major works by two iconic composers: Messiaen and Beethoven. Admission is free.

Music Events

Maya Strava Kokkinou, Department of Music

KU Inspires Celebrates Research and Creativity Conference

Please plan to support the nearly 50 student researchers by attending this year's KU Inspires, A Celebration of Research and Creativity, Wednesday, April 17. In its fourth year, the event is an on-campus, low-stakes conference where students can share their ideas in a friendly environment. It runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a poster and artwork exhibit all day in the library and individual panels on the hour throughout the day. Formats include paper presentations, posters, artwork, original creative writing, comics and short films. Preview the program here.

Lynn Kutch, Undergraduate Research and Creativity

Open Hour with Provost

Faculty, staff and students are invited to drop by and chat with Dr. Lorin Basden Arnold, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, during her open office hour 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, Bears Den MSU. Faculty and staff who would like to have a conversation, but for whom this time does not work, are welcome to contact the Office of the Provost at 610-683-4155 to schedule a time to meet.

Office of the Provost

Anne Imschweiler, Office of the Provost

GEPAC External Reviewers - Open Forum for Faculty and Staff

The General Education Program and Assessment Committee (GEPAC) would like to announce that Kutztown University’s General Education program will host two external reviewers Monday, April 22, as part of its five-year program review process. Faculty and staff are cordially invited to an open forum with the external reviewers 1:30-2:30 p.m., 250 MSU. Any questions may be emailed to GEPAC at gepac@kutztown.edu.

GEPAC

New Transfer Honor Society Members

Tau Sigma, KU's transfer honor society, recently inducted 41 members into its Eta Mu chapter. These students transferred to KU in Spring 2023 or Fall 2023 and earned a least a 3.5 GPA in their first semester at KU. Tau Sigma will host various events for anyone to attend to support the academic success of KU students. Congratulations to our new members: Kara Armstrong, Ashlety Balbuena, Scott Bass, Elizabeth Behm, Halema Bobby, Maia Bondonese, Allison Borelli, Emily Boyle, Kasandra Brittenburg, Dillen Caprice, Kevin Chevez, Tia Cooper, Bryan Correia, Valerie Davidheiser, Alyvia Feichtel, Megan Flynn, Sienna Forster, Charles Fries, Allison Gerancher, Delaney Gottschall, Emma Hope, Brianna Jerome Hidalgo Velez, Payton Jones, Anastasia Kelsall, Cole Keifer, Eve Levy, Kate Macdonnell, Remy Menegaux, Emma Moody, Johnny Myers, Sabrina Myers, Madeline Nesfeder, Jennifer Newman, Karianne Opalach, Madelyn Putt, Madison Seier, Ryan Smith, Joshua Swint, Ally Towson, Noah Vivian, Hannah Wanko, Morgan Werley, Juliann Yenser, Rily Zeigenfuss and Katelin Ziedelis.

Tau Sigma National Honor Society

Briana Zdradzinski, Tau Sigma, Eta Mu Chapter Co-Advisor

Acrobatics and Tumbling's Five-Element Heat Qualifies for NCATA National Championships

Golden Bear acrobatics and tumbling will continue its competitive year into the postseason as the five-element heat qualified for an at-large berth to the National Collegiate Acrobatics and Tumbling Association (NCATA) National Championships in the Individual Event Final at Fairmont State University Sunday, April 28.

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