Daily Brief
March 14, 2025
Scholarships Available for Displaced Federal Workers
Kutztown University is offering new scholarships for displaced federal employees and those unemployed due to federal cuts who are looking to add new skills and training. Scholarships are available at the undergraduate, graduate and non-credit workforce development levels.
University Relations
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Some early morning fog and marine stratocumulus clouds will give way to partly sunny conditions due to a weak high pressure in place. A little bit warmer compared to yesterday. High temperature near 61.
Announcements
Refreshed University Homepage
University Relations, in collaboration with Information Technology, has refreshed the university’s main homepage at www.kutztown.edu. The change was made to modernize the visuals of the page, while also improving accessibility and optimizing for search engines. The new homepage features a looping video of people and scenes highlighting our academics, campus and student life. A new section we are calling "One Move Closer" acts as a launching point for prospective (and current) students to become more familiar with KU. The slightly revised profiles, now titled "Turn Your Passion into a Profession," focuses on the career outcomes of our successful alumni. The "Welcome Home" section is a launching point to explore campus, including the new virtual tour. Finally, the news and announcements section has been retitled to "Trending @ Kutztown University" to keep website visitors informed about important topics.
Josh Leiboff, University Relations
March Parents and Family Bulletin
This month's edition of the KU Parents and Family Bulletin has been sent to registered subscribers and may be found on the Parents and Family Bulletin webpage.
University Relations
Spring Break Hours: MSU
MSU hours for Spring Break are as follows:
- Friday, March 14: close at 6 p.m.
- Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16: closed.
- Monday, March 17 to Friday, March 21: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23: closed.
Normal hours resume Monday, March 24.
MSU Operations
Correction: Spring Break Hours: Student Recreation Center and Keystone Pool
The Student Recreation Center and Keystone Pool spring break hours and closures are as follows:
Student Recreation Center
- Closed: Saturday, March 15 to Sunday, March 16
- Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, March 17 to Friday, March 21
- Closed: Saturday, March 22
- Resume regular hours: 1-11 p.m., Sunday, March 23
Keystone Hall Pool
- Open 8-9 a.m. and noon to 1 p.m., Friday, March 14
- Closed: Saturday, March 15 to Saturday, March 22
- Resume regular hours: 7-10 p.m., Sunday, March 23
Tracy Turner, Recreation Center
AFSCME Local 2234 Member Meeting
Please plan on attending AFSCME Local 2234 monthly member meeting at 5 p.m. Monday, March 17, 202 Academic Forum. Refreshments will be served.
Tish Manwiller, AFSCME Local 2234
Health Careers Society Blood Drive
KU's Health Careers Society is partnering with the Red Cross to hold a blood drive 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, March 28, Student Recreation Center. Sign up at the link below.
Cristen Rosch, Biology/Health Careers Society
Academics
COE Counselor Education Programs Earn Accreditation
The College of Education is pleased to announce that the Counselor Education program has successfully earned CACREP (Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) accreditation. This significant achievement reflects the hard work, perseverance, and dedication of our faculty and staff. Achieving CACREP accreditation is a challenging and rigorous process, and this accomplishment underscores the high standards and quality of the program. Congratulations to everyone involved for their outstanding efforts and commitment to excellence in counselor education.
College of Education
Community Engagement
Dr. Yasoda Sharma, social work, spoke with middle school students from the Kutztown Area School District about world culture Monday, March 10. Recognized for her expertise and leadership in international social work, Sharma is invited by the district each spring to share her insights on the topic. Teachers observed that students greatly appreciated the experience, as it allowed them to learn about different cultures and explore Kutztown University's social work program.
Social Work
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| March 17-21 | -- | Spring Break |
| March 18 | -- | Summer Registration Opens |
| March 21 | Noon | BYO Lunch and Learn for KU Managers 312 MSU |
| March 24-25 | 11 a.m. | Grad Fest 218 MSU |
| March 24 | 3:30 p.m. | Public Oral Dissertation: Cheryl Brattley 245 Beekey |
| March 24 | 6 p.m. | R.A.D. Training 22A Old Main |
| March 24 | 7:30 p.m. | Music Monday Schaeffer Auditorium |
| March 25 | 6 p.m. | R.A.D. Training Georgian Room |
| March 27 | 6 p.m. | R.A.D. Training Georgian Room |
Athletics
Fellin earns All-America Honors in 60m
Michael Fellin became Kutztown University's first-ever All-American in the 60-meter dash when he claimed Second Team honors by placing 12th overall during Thursday's preliminary heats at the NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships. Fellin, a junior from Sheppton, Pa., placed fifth in heat two of three with a time of 6.72. He recently set the school record with a 6.65 at the PSAC Indoor Championships. Fellin was making his first appearance at the national meet.
Sports Information
| Date | Time | Event |
| March 14-15 | 11 a.m. | Wrestling at NCAA Championships Indianapolis, Ind. (Results) |
| March 14 | Noon | Women's Basketball vs. #23 Seton Hill NCAA Atlantic Region First Round Edinboro, Pa. (Watch | Stats) |
| March 14 | Noon | Baseball vs. Mercy (DH) North Campus Field (Watch | Stats) |
| March 14 | 2 p.m. | Tennis vs. Fairmont State (M&W) Keystone Courts |
| March 18 | 1 p.m. | Softball vs. East Stroudsburg (DH) North Campus Field (Watch | Stats) |
| March 19 | 3 p.m. | Women's Lacrosse vs. East Stroudsburg Keystone Field (Watch | Stats) |
| March 21-23 | -- | Women's Bowling at ECC Championships Sinking Spring, Pa. |
| March 21 | 1 p.m. | Baseball vs. Mansfield (DH) North Campus Field (Watch | Stats) |
| March 22 | Noon | Women's Lacrosse vs. Shippensburg Keystone Field (Watch | 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.