Daily Brief
Nov. 21, 2024
Hawkinson with Golden Bear Women's Soccer
President Hawkinson visited the KU women’s soccer team’s practice Wednesday, Nov. 20, ahead of its NCAA Tournament competition this Friday, Nov. 22, at Gannon University in Erie, Pa. Follow the Golden Bears on the KU Athletics website.
University Relations
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Low pressure meanders over the area the next few days. Mostly cloudy, breezy, chilly conditions. Definitely a late November-type feel along with scattered rain or graupel showers at any time. High 47. Wind chills around 41.
Announcements
Neurodiversity Book Group: Spring 2025 Selection
Faculty and staff are invited to take part in the next read for the Neurodiversity Book Group, an initiative sponsored by Kutztown University’s Title III grant. Our Spring 2025 book is “We’re Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation,” by Eric Garcia. If you are interested in joining the book group, please register via this form. A copy of the book will be provided to you. Upon receipt of the book, all participants commit to attending the discussion sessions and contributing to the dialogue. Discussion sessions will be held during the free hour (11 a.m. Tuesdays/Thursdays) and/or during the lunch hour (noon). For inquiries regarding the group’s activities or expectations, please contact Karen Rauch via email. Garcia will be on campus Thursday, April 10, 2025, for an exciting culmination to our semester-long discussion of his work. He will host a book signing after his distinguished lecture. To register for his evening presentation, register online.
Karen Rauch, Provost's Office
Great American Smokeout
Quitting smoking isn't easy. Join the Great American Smokeout from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, KU Health Center, to start your smoke-free journey. Speak with a cessation expert and pick up a free quit kit. Email cortez@kutztown.edu to learn more about quitting options.
Frances C. Cortez Funk, Health and Wellness Services
Concert: Jazz Ensemble II
Jazz Ensemble II will bring smooth sounds 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, Schaeffer Auditorium. Free and open to everyone. See you there.
Maya Strava Kokkinou, Department of Music
Miller Keystone Blood Drive
The Community Outreach Center on KU's campus is hosting a blood drive Wednesday, Dec. 4, 218 MSU. The demand for blood is a constant reality. Our community blood supply is the key to meeting this need. When we donate and support a life-saving cause, we ensure that the demand is met locally. Please sign up using the link below to reserve your donation timeslot. Your support means so much.
Amanda Garcia, Community Outreach Center
Holiday Boxes for Friend Inc.
Sixty-one holiday boxes were delivered to Friend Inc. Tuesday, Nov. 19, for local families in need this Thanksgiving season. Thank you to our Golden Bear community for your donations. December holiday boxes are due to the Community Outreach Center by noon Thursday, Dec. 12. Our goal for the December collection is 100 boxes. If you're interested in donating a box, please do. Thank you so much for your generous donations.
Amanda Garcia, Community Outreach Center
Advising a Greek Chapter Student Organization
Theta Phi Alpha, Kappa Delta Phi and Lambda Chi Alpha are all looking for advisors for their Greek Life organizations. Advisors play an essential role in the success of a student organization and these three are looking to find an advisor. Please contact Laura Fenimore at Fenimore@kutztown.edu with questions or interest.
Office of Student Involvement
Academics
Temporary Faculty Committee Office Hours
The Temporary Faculty Committee will hold a series of open office hours throughout the semester. These are for temporary faculty to consult with union representatives about any issue they might need help navigating. Dr Amy Lynch-Biniek will be available noon Friday, Nov. 22 via Zoom. Please feel free to join the Zoom if you need to talk.
Temporary Faculty Committee Meeting Zoom link
Michael Covello, Temporary Faculty Committee/APSCUF
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Nov. 21 | -- | Miller Keystone Blood Drive 218 MSU (Register) |
| Nov. 21 | 11 a.m. | Great American Smokeout Health Center |
| 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 | Noon | Temporary Faculty Committee Office Hours Zoom |
| 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
Clements Named PSAC East Coach of the Year, Retter Tabbed Defensive Athlete of the Year to Lead All-PSAC Selections
Jim Clements was voted the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference's East Division Coach of the Year and Freddie Retter earned East Defensive Athlete of the Year recognition to lead the PSAC champion Kutztown football team on All-PSAC teams, as voted on by the league's head coaches and announced Wednesday, Nov. 20. KU tied a program record with 15 All-PSAC selections.
Sports Information
| Date | Time | Event |
| Nov. 22 | Noon | Women's Soccer vs. Charleston (W. Va.) NCAA First Round Erie, Pa. (Video | Stats) |
| Nov. 22 | 2 p.m. | Field Hockey vs. Shippensburg NCAA Semifinals Gaffney, S.C. (Video and Stats) |
| Nov. 24 | 1 p.m. | Field Hockey NCAA Championship Game (if KU wins Nov. 22) Gaffney, S.C. |
| Nov. 24 | 3 p.m. | Women's Soccer NCAA Second Round (if KU wins Nov. 22) Erie, Pa. (Video | Stats) |
| 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.