Daily Brief
Nov. 18, 2024
Football tops California (Pa.) 21-14 for PSAC Title; Earns No. 1 Seed for NCAA Playoffs
Third-ranked Kutztown built a 14-point lead in the second half and withstood a late push from No. 17 California (Pa.) to win its second straight Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference championship, 21-14, Saturday afternoon at Adamson Stadium. Kutztown became just the second PSAC team to win back-to-back titles since the rebirth of the Championship Game in 2008. The Golden Bears claimed their fourth PSAC crown all-time (2011, 2021, 2023 and 2024) while completing their first unbeaten regular season in the modern era. KU has won a NCAA Division II-best 20 consecutive regular season games dating back to last season. KU went on to earn the No. 1 seed in Super Region One in this year's NCAA Championships. KU will open its regional title defense Saturday, Nov. 30.
Sports Information
Field Hockey's 2-1 OT Victory Punches Second Straight Final Four Ticket
Kutztown field hockey secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Southern New Hampshire Saturday afternoon at Andre Reed Stadium to punch its ticket to the NCAA semifinals. Kutztown will now travel to Saints Field in Gaffney, S.C., for the NCAA semifinals, marking its second straight final four appearance for the first time in school history. The fourth-seeded Golden Bears will face top-seeded Shippensburg Friday, Nov. 22.
Sports Information
Football PSAC Championship T-Shirt
In celebration of football's PSAC Championship, purchase your limited-edition championship t-shirt online through the KU Campus Store (excludes sales). Shirt is available for preorder through Saturday, Nov. 30.
KU Campus Store
40% Off Apparel and Gift - Tuesday
Thank you to everyone that liked our post on Instagram. We far exceeded the goal of 400 likes and are running a 40% off apparel and gift sale Tuesday Nov. 19. This is a great time to shop for the holidays or yourself. In-store and online. Excludes other sales and discounts.
Kyle Rex, KUSSI
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Fair skies as high pressure is in control. High temperature near 64.
Announcements
AFSCME Local 2234 Member Meeting
Please plan on attending AFSCME Local 2234 monthly member meeting 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, 200 Academic Forum. Refreshments will be served.
Tish Manwiller, AFSCME Local 2234
Chamber Music Recital
Join us for an evening of chamber music at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research. Our talented music students will perform a selection of beautiful and dynamic pieces.
Maya Strava Kokkinou, KU Department of Music
Academics
Open Hour with Provost
Faculty, staff and students are invited to drop by and chat with Dr. Lorin Basden Arnold, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, during her open office hour at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, Bears Den, MSU. Faculty and staff who would like to have a conversation, but for whom this time does not work, are welcome to contact the Office of the Provost at 610-683-4155 to schedule a time to meet.
Anne Imschweiler, Provost Office/Academic Affairs
University Curriculum Committee
The next University Curriculum Committee (UCC) meeting will be held Thursday, Dec. 5. The proposal deadline is noon Thursday, Nov. 21. Please submit proposals to the UCC SharePoint site. Contact Brian Meares at meares@kutztown.edu with any questions.
Brian Meares, University Curriculum Committee
New CEL Journal Post
If you've checked your department mailbox recently, you may have received a gift from the Center for Engaged Learning (CEL): a Tarot of Teaching card. In this month's CEL Journal, we start a three-part series discussing the Tarot of Teaching card deck, a creative tool designed by CEL to enrich and energize the structure of a class period.
Center for Engaged Learning
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Nov. 18 | 5 p.m. | AFSCME Member Meeting 200 Academic Forum |
| Nov. 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Concert: Chamber Ensemble Recital Wells-Rapp |
| Nov. 19 | 11 a.m. | CEL Workshop 6 Rohrbach |
| Nov. 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Concert: Rock Ensemble II Schaeffer Auditorium |
| Nov. 20 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Free Flu Shot Clinic Across from 218 MSU |
| Nov. 20 | 3 p.m. | Open Hour with Provost Bears Den, MSU |
| Nov. 20 | 7:30 p.m. | Concert: Rock Ensemble I Schaeffer Auditorium |
| Nov. 21 | 4:30 p.m. | World Philosophy Day Lecture 183 MSU |
| Nov. 21 | 7:30 p.m. | Concert: Jazz Ensemble II Schaeffer Auditorium |
| Nov. 22 | 8 a.m. | Art Education Conference 218 MSU |
| Nov. 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Concert: Single Reed 163 OM |
| Nov. 25 | 7:30 p.m. | Concert: Chamber Players Recital Georgian Room |
| Nov. 28-29 | -- | Thanksgiving Recess University Closed |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| Nov. 22 | 2 p.m. | Field Hockey vs. Shippensburg NCAA Semifinals Gaffney, S.C. |
| Nov. 26 | 5:30 p.m. | Women's Basketball vs. PSU Lehigh Valley Keystone Arena (Video | Stats) |
| Nov. 26 | 7:30 p.m. | Men's Basketball vs. Georgian Court Keystone Arena (Video | Stats) |
| Nov. 30 | TBD | Football NCAA Second Round Andre Reed Stadium |
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.