Daily Brief
Nov. 26, 2024
Kutztown German Faculty and Alumni at ACTFL
Dr. Lynn M. Kutch, Modern Languages, met up with two KU German Education program alumnae at the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Conference Saturday, Nov. 23, Philadelphia, Pa. Kutch presented on the German Volkshochschule (adult education center), technology and DEI. Ashley Snyder '09 presented a digital poster on incorporating Pennsylvania Dutch in German Instruction.
Lynn M Kutch, Modern Language Studies
Broadway Star Mandy Gonzalez Takes the Stage at KU Presents Dec. 6
Come "Home for the Holidays" 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, Schaeffer Auditorium. Enjoy classic holiday tunes and contemporary seasonal hits. Known for her leading roles in “In the Heights,” “Wicked” and “Hamilton,” Gonzalez is currently guest starring every Tuesday as Norma Desmond in the Broadway revival of “Sunset Boulevard.” Gonzalez will be joined by the Kutztown University Choir and Berks Youth Chorus. KU faculty and staff can access discounted tickets by logging in for tickets with their MyKU login.
KU Presents
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Low pressure over Ohio will move up over the Great Lakes and provide us with a cloudy morning along with periods of rain at times. The rain will end by afternoon and we might see some clearing by sunset. High around 59 degrees. Rainfall amounts around a quarter of an inch.
Announcements
President's Open Hour
Faculty, staff and students are invited to stop by with President Hawkinson during his open hour at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, 301 Stratton Administration Center. President Hawkinson welcomes your thoughts, concerns and suggestions regarding KU. If you are planning to stop by, please call the Office of the President at 610-683-4101 to RSVP.
Sarah Wert, Office of the President
Join Us for Software Engineering Capstone Demo Day
The Department of Computer Science and Information Technology is proud to announce the fall Senior Seminar Software Engineering Capstone Products Demo Day Friday, Dec. 6. Join us live and in person in 218 MSU. Presentations and demos are 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; poster sessions and individual demos are 1-3 p.m. Students have worked for two semesters on their projects, including custom-built hardware devices, web and mobile apps and a PC game. Plan on attending all or part of the day. Thank you for your support of our students.
Donna DeMarco, Computer Science and Information Technology
Chambliss Undergraduate Student Academic Achievement Awards
Faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate undergraduate students graduating in December 2024 or May 2025 for this prestigious award by the nomination deadline of Feb. 10, 2025. Nominees should exemplify an exceptional individual achievement in one or more categories. See the nomination form for more details.
Chambliss Undergraduate Student Academic Achievement Nomination Form
Andrea Kirshman, Student Success
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
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Nov. 26 | 2 p.m. | Piano Lecture and Recital 14G Schaeffer |
| Nov. 28-29 | -- | Thanksgiving Recess University Closed |
| Dec. 1 | 3:30 p.m. | Concert Band Schaeffer Auditorium |
| Dec. 2 | 3:30 p.m. | President Open Hour 301 Stratton |
| Dec. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Jazz I Ensemble Schaeffer Auditorium |
| Dec. 4 | -- | Miller Keystone Blood Drive 218 MSU (Register) |
| Dec. 5 | 4 p.m. | University Senate 103 Academic Forum |
| Dec. 6 | All Day | CSIT Demo Day 218 MSU |
| Dec. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | KU Presents: Mandy Gonzalez Home for the Holidays (w/ KU Choir) Schaeffer Auditorium (Tickets) |
| Dec. 7 | 11 a.m. | Christmas on the Farm Heritage Center |
| Dec. 7 | 7 p.m. | KU Arts Society Gala (Tickets) The Publishing House, Kutztown, Pa. |
| Dec. 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Concert: Orchestra Schaeffer Auditorium |
| Dec. 8 | 1 p.m. | Holiday Celebration Georgian Room (RSVP) |
| Dec. 8 | 3:30 p.m. | Holiday Concert Schaeffer Auditorium |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| 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 | Noon | Football vs. Slippery Rock NCAA Second Round Andre Reed Stadium (Tickets) |
| Nov. 30 | 4 p.m. | Men's Basketball vs. Wilmington Keystone Arena (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.