Daily Brief
Jan. 24, 2025
Grave Happenings
Dr. Laura Sherrod's geophysics class was featured in the Berks County Association for Graveyard Protection’s Grave Happenings newsletter for their survey work of the Kirby family burial ground. The newsletter has an in-depth history of the site.
University Relations
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Fair. High 29.
Announcements
Nominations Open for 2025 Arthur and Isabel Wiesenberger Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching
You are invited to nominate a candidate for the 2025 Arthur and Isabel Wiesenberger Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching. Any current full-time tenured faculty member at Kutztown University is eligible for nomination. This award is presented each year to one faculty member who has served Kutztown University in a manner that sets them apart from faculty colleagues. The recipient will receive $2,500 and a plaque, which will be presented by the president of Kutztown University at the Faculty and Staff Convocation and Celebration Friday, Aug. 22. Click here for more information and to access the nomination form. When nominating a candidate, please complete the form and return it to Erin Gautier, Kutztown University Foundation, at gautier@kuf.org. Nominations are due Saturday, March 1. Please contact 610-683-4110 with questions.
KU Foundation
T. Brown Retirement Reception
Due to unforeseen changes, the retirement reception for T. Brown has been canceled. Individuals are welcome to stop by or send notes of farewell next week. We apologize for any confusion. T's last day on campus is Friday, Jan. 31. An announcement will be made soon regarding the new director. Questions during the transition may be directed to Jerry Schearer or email veterans@kutztown.edu.
Jerry Schearer, Diversity & Inclusion/Chief Diversity Officer
The Newman Center Spring 2025 Schedule
The Newman Council invites you to join us for Mass at the Saint Christopher Catholic Newman Center (15207 Kutztown Road, across from Old Main) this semester. Weekday Masses will be offered at 12:10 p.m. Mondays, and 5:15 p.m. Wednesdays. Sunday Masses will be offered at 5 p.m., starting Jan. 26.
Thiep N. Pham, Advisor, Newman Center
Faculty and Staff Spring Pickleball League
Recreational Services will be offering a spring faculty and staff pickleball league. Ten teams participated in the fall league and we look forward to even more teams joining this semester. For more information about the league or to register a team, please email Matt Barrett at barrett@kutztown.edu. Registration ends Friday, Jan. 31.
Matt Barrett, Recreational Services
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Jan. 27 | -- | First Day of Spring Semester |
| Jan. 28 | 7 p.m. | Ivan Pecal: Making Juggling Tolerable 218 MSU |
| Jan. 30 | 11 a.m. | University Curriculum Committee Meeting |
| Feb. 2 | 2 p.m. | KU Presents Family Series: Puppy Pals Live Schaeffer Auditorium (Tickets) |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| Jan. 24 | 7 p.m. | Wrestling vs. American International Keystone Arena (Watch | Results) |
| Jan. 25 | 2 p.m. | Women's Swimming vs. Lock Haven (Senior Day) Keystone Natatorium |
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.