Daily Brief
Oct. 18, 2023
College and University Partnership Paves New Path for Students
An innovative partnership between two area community colleges and two regional universities will keep students on a pathway to a college degree with a variety of transfer agreements that will benefit students whose journey to higher education may have been interrupted. Entitled “It’s Not Over,” this pilot project brings together Lehigh Carbon Community College, Northampton Community College, Kutztown University and East Stroudsburg University to create opportunities for students seeking an associate degree and ultimately a bachelor’s degree.
University Relations
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
The base of the trough will be positioned over the region. Several shortwaves pass through during the course of the day. Mostly mid-level cloud cover can be expected with some thinning by late afternoon and evening. High temperature near 62.
Announcements
Third Annual Girls in STEM Symposium
Kutztown University is thrilled to announce the return of the Girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Symposium for its third annual edition 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, Nancy Jean Stump Seiger '54 Multipurpose Room, McFarland Student Union Building. Hosted by the Departments of Computer Science and Information Technology, Biology, Geography, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, this inspiring event aims to empower and excite young girls, equipping them with the confidence and knowledge to embrace future leadership roles in STEM.
Third Annual Girls in STEM Symposium
University Relations
Miller-Keystone Blood Drive
The Community Outreach Center is hosting a blood drive Wednesday, Oct. 25, through Miller-Keystone. If you're able, please consider donating blood. To schedule an appointment please visit the website and use the sponsor code: 1336.
Amanda Garcia, Community Outreach Center
Academics
National Transfer Student Week
In recognition of National Transfer Student Week (Oct. 16-20) - Day 3 Fact: Did you know that 98.65% of KU transfer students use financial aid? Review the full week-long schedule of events recognizing KU Transfer Students.
Transfer Student Week Schedule
Lisa Grabowski, New Student Orientation
December Commencement - Faculty RSVP
All faculty are invited to join in the celebration of students' achievements by participating in the commencement ceremony 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16. Your role in this event is significant to our students. The deadline to reserve a seat and/or rent regalia (required for participation) is Wednesday, Oct. 18. RSVP link https://app.kutztown.edu/SZ_007_COMMENCEMENT/rsvp.aspx.
Erica Stratton, Commencement Team
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Oct. 18 | 3 p.m. | Open Hour with the Provost Bears Den, MSU |
| Oct. 18 | 3 p.m. | It's On Us: Escalation Workshop 183 MSU |
| Oct. 19 | 6 p.m. | Moonlight in Main and Ghost Tours of Old Main Georgian Room |
| Oct. 22 | 1 p.m. | HARLOween DMZ |
| Oct. 24 | 11 a.m. | FDI Fall Speaker: Dr. Theresa Robinson Georgian Room, Old Main |
| Oct. 24 | 6 p.m. | Outdoor rock Concert (weather permitting) Schaeffer Lawn |
| Oct. 26 | 6:30 p.m. | Sue Coe Lecture 120 Sharadin Art Building |
| Oct. 26 | 7 p.m. | Planetarium Show: "The Sun" Grim Science Building |
| Oct. 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Celebrate Marimba Wells-Rapp Center |
| Oct. 28 | All Day | Homecoming |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| Oct. 18 | 7 p.m. | Women's Soccer vs. West Chester Keystone Field (Live Video|Live Stats) |
| Oct. 20 | 3 p.m. | Field Hockey vs. Lander Andre Reed Stadium (Live Video|Live Stats) |
| Oct. 21-22 | All Day | Women's Bowling hosts Golden Bear Invite Sinking Spring, Pa. (Berks Lanes) |
| Oct. 21 | Noon | Women's Soccer vs. Shepherd (Senior Day) Keystone Field (Live Video|Live Stats) |
| Oct. 21 | 2 p.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. New Haven Keystone Arena (Live Video|Live Stats) |
| Oct. 21 | 3 p.m. | Field Hockey vs. Slippery Rock Andre Reed Stadium (Live Video|Live 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 University’s Title IX Coordinator located in the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by email at pena@kutztown.edu or 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.