Daily Brief
Aug. 1, 2024
Four from Kutztown Compete in France-USA Rugby Centennial
Four members of the Kutztown University men's rugby team were invited to tour France in late June and early July as part of the France-USA Rugby Centennial, in partnership with National Collegiate Rugby (NCR). Representing the Golden Bears on the NCR All-Americans team were centers Mate Kvirikashvili and Benedict Quinn, back row Kevin Swanton and scrumhalf Aidan Smith. The All-Americans team completed an undefeated three-week tour of France with a thrilling 25-19 victory over the French Universities in Paris Thursday, July 4. They opened the campaign with a 36-20 defeat of the Belgium U23s Sunday, June 23 in Dunkirk, followed by a 17-7 victory over the French National Guard, Gendarmerie Nationale, Thursday, June 27 in Bayeux. Kvirikashvili had a second half try in the comeback victory over Belgium U23s, while Quinn served as captain in the match against Gendarmerie Nationale. Photo (L to R): Aidan Smith, Benedict Quinn, Mate Kvirikashvili, Kevin Swanton.
Sports Information
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
The first of several disturbances brings a small shower or thunderstorm chance today. Otherwise, hot and humid. High of 92.
Announcements
Spirit Fridays
Fridays at KU are Spirit Fridays. All faculty, staff, students and the community are encouraged to wear maroon and gold and/or Kutztown University apparel on Fridays throughout the year. The KU Campus Store offers 20% off apparel and gifts the first Friday of every month as part of its First Friday Sale (in-store and online).
University Relations
Student Organization Advisor Needed
Phi Sigma Sigma, social Greek organization, is seeking a campus advisor. Our six virtues — Friendship, Faith, Love, Sincerity, Integrity and Strength — distinguish Phi Sigma Sigma, unite us in our activities and become ingrained in the character of our aspiring women. We hope to have an advisor who will be responsible for reserving rooms, understanding and easy to communicate with. Please contact Karen Newhall at knewh531@live.kutztown.edu. More information about the student organization advisor can be found here. Thank you for your consideration.
Laura Fenimore, Office of Student Involvement
Camps/Events Happening This Week
We are pleased to welcome the following camps/events this week to our campus:
- Aug. 4 - KU Soccer
Please make them feel welcome on our campus. Please contact the Office of Conference Services at ext. 3-1359 for any questions or concerns.
Jamie Ryan, Conference and Event Services
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Aug. 19 | 8 a.m. | Return to Standard Administrative Office Hours |
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 Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by email at pena@kutztown.edu. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the university’s Title IX coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 02A, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at titleix@kutztown.edu. You may also contact 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.