Daily Brief
Aug. 28, 2024
New Students Move In
President Hawkinson and his Cabinet, along with Housing and Residence Life staff, helped new students and their families move in Thursday, Aug. 22, ahead of the fall semester.
University Relations
Princeton Review Ranks Kutztown University as One of Best in Region for 22nd Straight Year
Kutztown University has been ranked as one of the Best Colleges in the Mid-Atlantic Region by The Princeton Review for 2025. The education services company is widely known for its test prep programs and college and graduate school guides. KU is among 97 institutions named to the regional list. Kutztown University has been included in the regional list in 22 consecutive rankings, dating back to the 2004 rankings released in August 2003. Read More.
University Relations
RAD Training
Rape, Aggression and Defense Training (RAD), provided by Public Safety and Police Services, is free to female students, faculty and staff. Training is scheduled 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, 22A Old Main; 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, and Thursday, Sept. 19, Georgian Room, Old Main. You must attend all three sessions to complete the RAD program. Email dsantos@kutztown.edu or call 610-683-4860 to sign up.
Danielle Santos, Public Safety and Police Services
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Heat will be a concern today. As a cold front moves through and then stalls out, we may see some afternoon thunderstorms. Those storms could be severe. Mostly sunny skies are expected. High temperature near 94.
Announcements
KU to Host Unity Rally, Community Link Fair Thursday, Aug. 29
Kutztown University will hold its annual Unity Rally 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, Schaeffer Lawn (rear). Dr. Kenneth S. Hawkinson, university president, along with university leaders, representatives from the student body, the community and other campus officials will give remarks celebrating KU's diversity and sense of belonging to the Golden Bear community. The event will take place during the university's annual Community Link Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., which brings together local businesses, non-profits and places of worship with the campus community.
University Relations
Pride Night at R-Phils - Free Tickets Available
We still have free tickets available for Pride Night at the R-Phils vs. Erie Seahawks, 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets available at the Boxwood House or 109 Stratton. Transportation available for students and faculty/staff, if space allows. RSVP for transportation online. Wear your KU gear!
Jerry Schearer, Diversity and Inclusion/Chief Diversity Officer
Free and Discounted Tickets for KU Faculty and Staff
Faculty and staff are entitled to discounted tickets to KU Presents and other performances. In addition, you can receive four free tickets to each regular season home football game. Free tickets are only available online, so make sure you have your ticketing account set up. Check out our FAQ page for more information.
KU Box Office
NYTimes, WSJ, Washington Post and LA Times Access
The Rohrbach Library is pleased to remind the KU community that you have free online access to a number of America's most popular newspapers: The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and now the LA Times. Instructions for how to sign up for an account or renew your access can be found online. Please contact Bob Flatley at flatley@kutztown.edu with questions.
Bob Flatley, Rohrbach Library
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Aug. 29 | 11 a.m. | Unity Rally Schaeffer Lawn (Rear) |
| Aug. 30 | -- | College Colors Day |
| Sept. 2 | -- | Labor Day - University Closed |
| Sept. 3 | 6:45 p.m. | Pride Night at R-Phils Reading, Pa. (Tickets) |
| Sept. 4 | 4 p.m. | Fall Involvement Fair 218 MSU |
| Sept. 16 | 6 p.m. | RAD Training 22A Old Main (Sign Up) |
| Sept. 17 | 6 p.m. | RAD Training Georgian Room (Sign Up) |
| Sept. 19 | 6 p.m. | RAD Training Georgian Room (Sign Up) |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| Sept. 5 | 12 p.m. | Women's Soccer vs. Concord Keystone Field (Video | Stats) |
| Sept. 5 | 3 p.m. | Field Hockey vs. Saint Anselm Andre Reed Stadium (Video | Stats) |
| Sept. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Football vs. Assumption Andre Reed Stadium (Video | Audio | Stats | Tickets) |
| Sept. 6 | 7 p.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. Felician Keystone Arena (Video | Stats) |
| Sept. 7 | 3 p.m. | Women's Soccer vs. Charleston Keystone Field (Video | Stats) |
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.