Daily Brief
Oct. 31, 2023
SAAC Holds Annual Main Street Cleanup
The Kutztown University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) continued its yearly initiative to give back to its community. SAAC held its "Main Street Cleanup" Sunday, Oct. 29, cleaning the streets of downtown Kutztown the morning after Homecoming. More than 130 KU student-athletes participated in this year’s event, cleaning up after Saturday's festivities with gloves and trash bags in hand.
Sports Information
Field Hockey to Host Playoff Game Tuesday Afternoon
The nationally ranked Kutztown University field hockey team hosts the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) quarterfinals against Indiana University (Pa.) 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, Andre Reed Stadium. Tickets are available online. KU defeated IUP 5-0 Saturday, Sept. 30 during the regular season. The winner advances to the PSAC semifinals Friday, Nov. 3, at East Stroudsburg University.
Sports Information
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
It sure feels like fall again. Cold high pressure brings fair skies and highs no better than about 49. A rain or snow shower is possible tonight as a storm skims to our east.
Announcements
KU Middle States Accreditation Town Hall - Institutional Priorities
The Kutztown University Middle States Steering Committee seeks feedback from KU faculty, staff and students on institutional priorities. Please join us 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, Alumni Auditorium, McFarland Student Union for the Middle States Accreditation Town Hall to learn more about Kutztown University’s accreditation and give your feedback on institutional priorities. For those who cannot attend, a survey will be distributed after the event.
Middle States Steering Committee
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
Eternal Soldier Panel Discussion
"Eternal Soldier: Ancient Warrior Stories for Veterans" is a program that takes old stories about war and warriors and looks at them with new eyes. "Eternal Soldier" at Penn Museum will present a hybrid (in-person and virtual) panel discussion on the recovery of fallen warriors through the centuries 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Nov. 1. Panelists will discuss their experience with battle recovery, also known as Combat Search and Rescue, followed by a moderated discussion with the audience. The program is free, register at the below link.
Leave No Warrior Behind Ticket
Military & Veterans Services
Celebrating Dia de los Muertos
On Wednesday, Nov. 1, we are celebrating Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Widely celebrated in Mexico, the uplifting holiday is a time to celebrate and remember those who have passed on. Offerings or "offrendas" are often given and a table is set up that can include a loved one's favorite food and their picture. The Multicultural Center is hosting a table noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, McFarland Student Union Building to celebrate Dia de los Muertos. Please stop by to set alight a tea light for a loved one who has passed on, or you can send us a copy of a picture before the event that we will print out in black and white to include on the altar. Ruby Garcia, MCC student worker, will lead us in painting sugar skulls. We will have Mexican hot chocolate and traditional pastries. Feel free to stop by the event to learn more about the holiday. If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at multicultural@kutztown.edu.
Angelica Mishra, Multicultural Center
Academics
TRIO Student Support Services First-Generation Celebration and 30th Year Anniversary
Join us in celebration as we recognize National First-Generation Celebration Day and KU TRIO Student Support Services Program’s 30th birthday noon Wednesday, Nov. 8. The TRIO SSSP would like to post lawn signs around campus with names of faculty and staff who were first-generation college students and the department in which they teach. TRIO SSSP students will be featured as well. If you are a first-generation college student and would like to be featured on our “Star Walk,” please fill out the Google form below. It only takes one minute. Thank you in advance for your participation and support of first-generation college students at KU.
Roxanne Grim, TRIO Student Support Services Program
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Oct. 31 | 11 a.m. | CEL Discussion 6 Rohrbach Library |
| Oct. 31 | 6 p.m. | Outdoor Rock Concert (weather permitting) Alumni Plaza |
| Nov. 1 | 9 a.m. | Mobile Mammogram E2 Lot, Student Recreation Center |
| Nov. 1 | 9:30 a.m. | Girls in STEM Symposium Multipurpose Room, MSU |
| Nov. 1 | 1:30 p.m. | Charles Moody Retirement Celebration 203 Stratton Administration Center |
| Nov. 1 | 3 p.m. | Dia de los Muertos Celebration Table A, MSU |
| Nov. 2 | 11 a.m. | Faculty and Staff Headshots 195 MSU |
| Nov. 2 | 11 a.m. | Faculty First Thursday Presentation 120 Sharadin Arts Building |
| Nov. 2 | 1:30 p.m. | Council of Trustees Committee Meetings 322, 323, 324, 325 MSU |
| Nov. 2 | 3 p.m. | Council of Trustees Plenary Session 250 MSU |
| Nov. 2 | 4 p.m. | University Senate Meeting 103 Academic Forum |
| Nov. 9 | 11 a.m. | Middle States Accreditation Town Hall Alumni Auditorium, MSU |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| Oct. 31 | 3:30 p.m. | Field Hockey vs. IUP (PSAC Quarterfinals) Andre Reed Stadium (Video | Stats | Tickets) |
| Oct. 31 | 4 p.m. | Women's Soccer vs. East Stroudsburg Keystone Field (Video | Stats) |
| Nov. 3 | 7 p.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. West Chester Keystone Arena (Video | Stats) |
| Nov. 4 | 1 p.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. Millersville 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 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.