Daily Brief
Dec. 1, 2023
PASSHE STEM Research Conference Was A Success
Kutztown University hosted the PASSHE STEM Student Research Conference Saturday, Nov. 11. The meeting was a great success and attracted nearly 100 student and faculty participants from five PASSHE universities, including Kutztown, Commonwealth, Indiana, Penn West and West Chester. A total of 42 research projects were presented in both poster and oral presentation formats. The keynote speaker, Caelen Brooks, a KU alum and third-year Physics Ph.D. student at Harvard University, spoke about her journey to graduate school, her research experience at KU and her current research project at Harvard. She also provided valuable advice for the undergraduate student researchers. Four students received best presentation awards in the following STEM categories:
- Category A - Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics and Engineering: Sai Sravya Anem from West Chester University.
- Category B - Biology: Eilie Holland from Commonwealth University.
- Category C - Geosciences and Chemistry: Jaylin Calistro from Kutztown University.
- Category D - Marine Sciences, Geography, Environmental Sciences, Astronomy and Psychology: Philip Jahn from Kutztown University.
The conference organizers, Yun Lu, Eric Laub, and Brooks Emerick, appreciate the support received from the offices and departments including the provost's office, the CLAS dean's office, the Office of Grants and Sponsored Projects, the Department of Mathematics, as well as the support from all STEM faculty volunteers to make this event a success.
Brooks K. Emerick, Mathematics
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Sunny start to the day will give way to clouds and showers by afternoon as a cold front passes the area. High temperature near 45.
Announcements
First Friday Sale
Enjoy the first Friday sale every first Friday of each month, including Friday, Dec. 1. Save 20% on apparel and gifts in-store and online.
Kyle Rex, Campus Store
Twelve Days of Deals Starts Now
Today is day one of " Twelve Days of Deals." Save 30% off bags. Each deal is valid until Tuesday, Dec. 12 and excludes other sales and promotions.
Kyle Rex, KU Campus Store
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Dec. 1 | 3 p.m. | COB Associate Dean Search Candidate B 201 de Francesco |
| Dec. 1 | 7:30 p.m. | Wind Ensemble Concert Schaeffer Auditorium |
| Dec. 2 | 11 a.m. | Christmas on the Farm Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center |
| Dec. 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Craig Thatcher's Rockin' Holiday Show Schaeffer Auditorium |
| Dec. 4 | 9 a.m. | Software Engineering Demo Day 218 MSU |
| Dec. 4 | 10 a.m. | Clay Club Holiday Sale Table D, MSU |
| Dec. 4 | 3 p.m. | President's Open Hour 301 Stratton Administration Center |
| Dec. 5 | 10 a.m. | Pet Therapy Day 218 MSU |
| Dec. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Latin Ensemble Concert Schaeffer Auditorium |
| Dec. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Jazz Ensemble II Concert Schaeffer Auditorium |
| Dec. 7 | 2 p.m. | VPA Associate Dean Search Candidate 2 202 Acadaemic Forum |
| Dec. 7 | 4 p.m. | University Senate Meeting 103 Academic Forum |
| Dec. 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Jazz Ensemble I Concert Schaeffer Auditorium |
| Dec. 8 | 1 p.m. | COB Associate Dean Search Candidate C 106 de Francesco |
Athletics
Three Golden Bears Selected to D2CCA All-Super Region 1 Football Team
Three student-athletes from the PSAC champion Kutztown University football team were named to the Division 2 Conference Commissioner's Association (D2CCA) All-Super Region 1 Teams, Thursday. Linebacker Tyler Whary, the 2023 PSAC East Defensive Athlete of the Year, and punter Nate Millard were First Team picks, while guard Adam Kase secured a spot on the Second Team offense. For all three players, the all-region selection is the first of their respective careers.
Sports Information
Football Fan Bus - Limited Seats Remain
Limited seats remain (20) on the university's three fan busses for the Golden Bear football national-quarterfinal game at Slippery Rock University noon Saturday, Dec. 2. Bus departs 6 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, from the E-2 parking lot at the Student Recreation Center and will return to campus immediately following the game. Register by noon today, Friday, Dec. 1, by emailing athletics@kutztown.edu with the names and emails of all individuals who wish to reserve a spot. Individuals are responsible for purchasing game tickets (purchase game tickets online). Join the KU cheerleaders and travel to Slippery Rock to cheer the Golden Bears to victory.
University Relations
| Dec. 1 | 3 p.m. | Women's Basketball vs. Edinboro Keystone Arena Video | Stats |
| Dec. 1 | 5 p.m. | Men's Basketball vs. Edinboro Keystone Arena Video | Stats |
| Dec. 2 | Noon | Football at Slippery Rock (NCAA Quarterfinals) Slippery Rock, Pa. Video ($) | Stats | Listen | Tickets |
| Dec. 2 | 1 p.m. | Women's Basketball vs. Mercyhurst Keystone Arena Video | Stats |
| Dec. 2 | 3 p.m. | Men's Basketball vs. Mercyhurst 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.