Daily Brief
March 15, 2024
Easter on the Farm
Celebrate Pennsylvania German Easter traditions and the vibrant folk culture of the region at Easter on the Farm 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 23, Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center. Easter on the Farm is a free, fun and educational event for the whole family featuring folklife demonstrations, live musical performances by some of the region’s finest folk musicians, kid’s activities, animals, local folk artists and our annual Easter egg hunts (12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m.). For more information, including a list of vendors, demonstrators and activities for Easter on the Farm, follow ‘PGCHC’ on Facebook, email heritage@kutztown.edu or call 610-683-1589.
Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center
Sarah Edris, Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Chance of showers in the morning. Mostly cloudy conditions for the day. High temperature near 66.
Announcements
Official University Trademarks
The university logo and seal, the athletic logos featuring the Golden Bear and paw, and images of the KU mascot, Avalanche, are all trademarked items. By law, these marks cannot be altered in any way without permission of the Office of University Relations. In addition, vendors reproducing the logos must be licensed through CLC Licensing. The current list of protocols and approved Kutztown University vendors can be found at: https://www.kutztown.edu/logos. Questions regarding licensing can be directed to the University Relations office at ur@kutztown.edu.
University Relations
AFSCME Local 2234 Member Meeting
Please plan on attending the AFSCME Local 2234 member meeting 5 p.m. Monday, March 18, 103 Academic Forum. We will be discussing the Women's Conference that was held in Hershey and the Council 13 Administratorship. Refreshments will be served.
Letitia Manwiller, AFSCME Local 2234
Navigating the 2024 FAFSA
The Offices of Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid have partnered to help families navigate this year's unusual landscape. Navigating the cost of higher education can be a challenge. Our expert staff are able to support you as we work through this new process together. Please share our page and video with future Golden Bear families you know. We are happy to assist them with any questions.
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Canceled: Rape, Aggression and Defense Training
Rape, Aggression and Defense (RAD) Training, scheduled March 18-21, has been canceled due to low enrollment. RAD Training will be available during the fall semester Monday, Sept. 16, Tuesday, Sept. 17, and Thursday, Sept. 19. An announcement will be made in the Daily Brief and Bear Essentials.
Danielle Santos, Public Safety and Police Services
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| March 11-15 | -- | Spring Break |
| March 18-19 | 11 a.m. | Graduation Festival 218 MSU |
| March 18-22 | -- | Neurodiversity Celebration Week Campus |
| March 18 | 5 p.m. | AFSCME Local 2234 Member Meeting 103 Academic Forum |
| March 19 | 11 a.m. | Lunch x Learn: Working with Neurodivergent Students 6 Rohrbach |
| March 20 | 10 a.m. | Neurodiversity Pride Celebration 218 MSU |
| March 20 | 7:30 p.m. | KU Presents: Del McCoury Band Schaeffer Auditorium (Tickets) |
| March 21 | -- | Fall 2024 Course Registration Opens for Special Groups |
| March 21 | 1:30 p.m. | Council of Trustees Committee Meetings 322, 323, 324, 325 MSU |
| March 21 | 3 p.m. | Council of Trustees Plenary Session 250 MSU |
| March 23 | 11 a.m. | Easter on the Farm Heritage Center |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| March 15-16 | 11 a.m. | Wrestling at NCAA DII Championships Park City, Kan. (Video | Stats) |
| March 15 | Noon | Baseball vs. Pitt-Johnstown (DH) North Campus Field (Video | Stats) |
| March 16 | Noon | Baseball vs. Pitt-Johnstown (DH) North Campus 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.