Daily Brief
May 24, 2024
New Website Feature Story: Melissa Ulrich
Harrisburg, Pa. native Melissa Ulrich is a May 2024 graduate with a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a minor in Case Management. She was recently accepted into Kutztown University's Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program.
University Relations
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Becoming mostly sunny during the course of the day. Slightly cooler as the cold front passed yesterday. High temperature near 83.
Announcements
Addressing Mail and Packages Correctly
We have updated information for employees. Please follow the instructions below. Addressing mail and packages is very important. The following is an example:
- John Doe
- Room 101
- Mail Services
- 425 Baldy Road
- Kutztown, PA 19530
If you address mail or packages incorrectly, they could be returned to the sender. You will receive everything faster if you include your full name, department and room number. If you oversee ordering for a person in a different department, please make sure you put the person’s full name, department and room number who is receiving the package. Mail Services is always willing to help or answer any questions. Have the tracking number ready when you are looking for a package. For any questions or concerns, please contact 610-683-4141 or email mailservices@kutztown.edu.
Louis Richuitti, Mail Services / Storeroom
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| May 27 | -- | Memorial Day - University Closed |
| June 12 | 11:30 a.m. | Faculty and Staff Recognition Picnic O'Pake Fieldhouse |
Athletics
Givone, Jardine to Compete at NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Saturday
Sophomore Kevin Givone and graduate student Joe Jardine will represent Kutztown University men's track and field at the 2024 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships hosted by Emporia State (Kansas) University, from Thursday May 23, through Saturday, May 25. Both Givone and Jardine are making their first appearances at the DII Championships and will both be competing on the final day, Saturday. Givone is set to compete in Flight 1 of the javelin throw beginning at 11:30 a.m. Jardine and the pole vault field is scheduled to start at 1:30 p.m.
Givone and Jardine to Compete at NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Sports Information
Golden Bear Athletics Finishes Fifth in PSAC Dixon Cup Trophy Standings
Kutztown University athletics had a very successful 2023-24 season spanning many different teams. KU finished in fifth place in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference's 2023-24 Dixon Trophy standings, released by the conference office Wednesday, May 22. It is the highest finish for the Golden Bears since they were third back in 2018-19.
Golden Bear Athletics Fifth in Final 2023-24 PSAC Dixon Cup Trophy Standings
Sports Information
Conteh, Graf Earn All-America Status
Cyrose Conteh and Sam Graf capped off their 2024 seasons in style, getting the nod as Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Second Team All-Americans, announced by the organization Wednesday, May 22.
Conteh and Graf Earn All-America Status
Sports Information
| Date | Time | Event |
| May 25 | 11:30 a.m. | Men's Track and Field at NCAA Championships Emporia, Kan. (Results | Video) |
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 e-mail 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 e-mail at OCR@ed.gov.