Daily Brief

Graver Bestowed with KU President's Medal for Commitment to University's History

Jason Graver ’92, M’18 was presented with the Kutztown University President’s Medal Wednesday, Dec. 4, for his volunteerism, commitment and dedication to preserving and celebrating the university’s rich history. Graver graduated from Kutztown University in 1992 with a bachelor’s degree in secondary education/political science and a master’s degree in library science in 2018. In 2015, he became an invaluable alumni volunteer, serving on the history sub-committee of the KU Sesquicentennial Planning Committee. Graver has specialized in the collection of Kutztown University memorabilia and the history of the institution.

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University Relations

Department of Music Holiday Recital

Join us at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, Schaeffer Auditorium, for the Department of Music Holiday Recital. Celebrate the Christmas spirit with the KU music department's big ensembles. We can't wait to see you there. Free and open to everyone.

Music Department Instagram

Maya Strava Kokkinou, Department of Music

New Album Release by KU Rock Ensemble I

It is with great pride we announce the release of the fourth album, SO SAY WE ALL, by KU Rock Ensemble 1. SO SAY WE ALL is now available on all major music platforms. We encourage everyone to listen, enjoy and share this fantastic album.

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Maya Strava Kokkinou, Department of Music

Meal Train for Chief David Drezek

Chief David Drezek, Public Safety and Police Services, experienced a medical emergency Tuesday, Dec. 3, and will be at home recovering over the next few weeks. We want to express our support for him and help by providing meals so he can focus on his rest and recovery. If you would like to contribute to the Meal Train for Chief Drezek, please sign up online. Lt. Justin Soumas will serve as acting chief while Chief Drezek is on leave. Soumas can be reached at soumas@kutztown.edu.

Public Safety and Police Services

ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting

Kutztown University has been recognized by ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting. The ALL IN Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting recognizes colleges and universities for outstanding efforts to increase nonpartisan student voter participation.

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University Relations

Cold Weather Reminder

Last winter, your diligent efforts to keep windows and exterior doors closed when temperatures dipped below freezing helped prevent water damage due to freezing fire sprinkler and domestic water pipes. Your efforts also helped conserve energy used for heating. Please keep all windows and exterior doors closed during freezing weather. It's especially important to survey your area and close windows prior to leaving for weekends or holidays, since a burst pipe resulting from an open window or door may go unnoticed and lead to considerable damage. Report open windows and open exterior doors to the facilities Work Control Center. Let's repeat last year's excellent work.

Gary W. Fleming, Environmental Health and Safety

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 at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, Old Main Concourse. 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, Provost Office/Academic Affairs

Immaculate Conception

Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception will be celebrated at 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, Newman Center (across from Old Main, 15207 Kutztown Road). Faculty, staff, students and neighbors are welcome to join.

Newman Center

Thiep Pham, Computer Science and Information Technology

Summer 2025 Orientation Dates

We are excited to announce the 2025 New Student Orientation dates. Additional details will be sent out as we move into the new year. Feel free to reach out to Brett Santos (bsantos@kutztown.edu) for any questions. The confirmed dates may be found below:
Freshmen Dates (students starting Fall 2025):
 - Wednesday, July 9 to Saturday, July 12 
 - Wednesday, July 23 to Saturday, July 26
 - Tuesday, Aug. 19
Transfer Dates (students starting Fall 2025):
 - Thursday, May 29
 - Tuesday, June 17
 - Wednesday, July 16
 - Tuesday, July 22
 - Wednesday, Aug. 20 (including international students)

New Student Orientation

Kutztown University's Impact at the Student Voices Symposium

We are thrilled to share that Kutztown University had the honor of participating in the Student Voices Symposium: Foster Care to College at the University of Pennsylvania, Wednesday, Dec. 4. The event, hosted by Penn's Field Center for Children’s Policy, Practice and Research, highlighted the experiences of students in foster care transitioning to higher education. Kutztown University was proudly nominated by the Field Center to invite students to serve as panelists at this important event. Two remarkable students from the Providing Resources and Opportunities for Future Standouts (PROFS) program shared their personal stories of resilience, navigating the challenges of transitioning from foster care to higher education and adjusting to college life. Their inspiring contributions highlighted the strength and determination of PROFS students, while showcasing the supportive environment provided by our university. Other participants included students from the Community College of Philadelphia and Penn State University’s Foster Lions Program, fostering a rich and meaningful exchange of perspectives among peers from across the region. This opportunity underscores the importance of programs like PROFS in empowering students from foster care backgrounds and affirms Kutztown University's commitment to creating a supportive, inclusive campus for all. Please join us in congratulating our PROFS students for their outstanding representation of Kutztown University.

Nadia Daher, Student Assistance

Recommend Students for Honors Program

KU's Honors Program seeks help identifying promising students to join Honors. The program supports students who seek to make the most of their education through high-impact curricular and co-curricular programming dedicated to leadership, involvement, intellectual curiosity, experiential learning and originality. We represent and support students in every major on campus. Honors students show higher retention and graduation rates, even when compared to other high-achieving populations, and they flourish as campus leaders. Growing our program is good for the students, good for programs and good for the whole campus community. Many students who maybe wouldn’t have started out in Honors find themselves thriving in college. Nobody is better positioned than you to help these students recognize their own terrific potential. We are looking for untapped promise as much as anything else. We are very happy to consider any interested student; however, those in their first couple semesters are far more likely to be able to complete Honors requirements before graduation. The application form is easy and online. We hope you’ll share it with students and email us a very brief recommendation to honorsprogram@kutztown.edu. We will follow up and help them complete the application.

Andrew Vogel, Honors Director

Sabbatical Applications Collection Schedule 2025

The Sabbatical Leave Committee will be available during the following times slots in 130 Lytle to collect sabbatical applications for Fall 2026-Spring 2027.
- 11 a.m. to noon, and 2:30-3:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 30.
- 11 a.m. to noon, and 1-2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 31.
- 9 a.m. to noon, Monday, Feb. 3.
Please bring one original copy and seven back-to-back photocopies of your application for the sabbatical committee to review. Each application should include the following items:
- signed verification of eligibility form from the Provost's office (signatures of the applicant and the provost's representative are required);
- signed application form (signatures of the dean, the department chair, and the applicant are required);
- written sabbatical proposal;
- updated C.V.;
More sabbatical application information, including forms and rubrics, can be found on the APSCUF-KU website.

Application Information

Yun Lu, Sabbatical Leave Committee