Daily Brief
July 25, 2024
PASSHE Chancellor Greenstein to Conclude Service with State System Oct. 11
Dr. Dan Greenstein, chancellor of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), informed the Board of Governors that he will complete his service as chancellor Friday, Oct. 11. In an open letter to the students, faculty and staff at the 10 state-owned universities within PASSHE, Greenstein expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve as chancellor and shared personal insights about his time in the role. President Hawkinson shared, "The chancellor has been tireless in his effort to bring about positive change to the State System. He has been a strong and supportive leader in all his decisions, which have been in the best interest of our students, faculty and staff. We wish him well in his new endeavors.”
University Relations
KU Athletic Trainer Part of USA Wrestling Medical Team for 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris
Shelby Hoppis, athletic trainer, was selected to be part of the USA Wrestling medical staff for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. This is Hoppis’ second Olympics appearance, following Tokyo in 2021. She enters her fourth year at KU this fall. Wrestling competition begins Monday, Aug. 5. Read more about Hoppis’ journey in a recent article in Lehigh Valley Live.
University Relations
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Cold front approaches. Mostly to, at times, partly cloudy skies expected. A few showers or thundershowers possible, but much of the day is dry. Humid. High 84.
Announcements
PASSHE Freezes Tuition Again; Seventh Year at Same Rate
The Board of Governors for Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) voted unanimously to freeze tuition for in-state undergraduate students for the 2024-25 academic year. This is the seventh consecutive year the tuition rate will remain the same at all 10 universities. The repeated freezes save students nearly 25% in tuition costs compared to the price if tuition had risen at the inflation rate for the last six years.
University Relations
Partial North Campus Power Shutdown
In order to support the Poplar House renovation project, a partial North Campus power shutdown will be required beginning 4 a.m. Saturday, July 27. The target time for power restoration is 7 a.m. The shutdown will impact the following buildings/facilities:
- Beekey Education Center
- Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center (Bottom of Luckenbill Road)
- de Francesco Building
- Rohrbach Library
- Lytle Hall
- Rickenbach Research and Learning Center
- McFarland Student Union
- North Water Tower
This schedule has been established to limit disruption during normal business hours. Apologies in advance for any disruption this may cause. Questions or concerns should be directed to Bill Leech at leech@kutztown.edu.
Bill Leech, Facilities Project Services
Camps/Events Happening This Week
We are pleased to welcome the following camps/events this week to our campus:
- July 28-31 – KU Volleyball
- July 28-31 – KU Jumps/Hurdles
- July 29 to Aug. 1 – Community College of Philadelphia
- July 29 to Aug. 2 – KU Upward Bound
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 |
| July 27 | 4-7 a.m. | Power Shutdown North Campus (select buildings) |
| July 29-30 | -- | Work Order System Maintenance Campus |
Athletics
Golden Bear Bowling places Seven on ECC Commissioner's Honor Roll
Kutztown University women's bowling had seven members that earned a place on the 2024 East Coast Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll. Alyssa Blood, Natalie Conrad, Megan Hanaway, Brooke Heimbach, Kayla Mackney, Alexis Schweizer and Ally Sipe all were a part of the list. The Commissioner's Honor Roll is awarded to student-athletes who receive a 3.25 or better cumulative grade point average.
Sports Information
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.