Daily Brief

Memorial Tree Dedication

President Hawkinson and the Kutztown University community dedicated a tree in Memorial Grove in front of Rohrbach Library Friday, Nov. 10, in memory of the students, faculty and staff who passed away during both the 2021-22 and 2022-23 academic years.

University Relations

Kinney Named Director of International Education and Global Engagement

Christina Kinney has been named the new director of International Education and Global Engagement. Kinney begins Monday, Nov. 20. Kinney will report directly to the vice provost for Extended and Lifelong Learning and will serve as a leader who can motivate diverse stakeholders across the institution in achieving its global education objectives. She will coordinate the planning, marketing, delivery and oversight of the university's international programs and activities. The office provides support for global learning opportunities, advice and counsel on immigration regulations, application processing and compliance for students and scholars, international partnership development and facilitation and academic support for international students.

University Relations

Indigenous Native Showcase

The Multicultural Center hosts its second annual Indigenous Native Showcase 2-5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, 218 McFarland Student Union Building. There will be tabling with resources, information and/or items to purchase from the Widoktadwen Center, Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania, Women's and Veteran's Centers and more. There will also be a performance 3-4 p.m. by Spirit Wing, a Native American music group. We will also have a live painting, Indigenous Intuitive artist attending and painting the event and selling their art. Come to enjoy some cornbread, blueberry pudding and Three Sisters Soup with us. All are welcome to attend this showcase of information, community resources, supportive vendors and giveaways. 

Engage

Angelica Mishra, Multicultural Center

Kutztown Community Library

The Kutztown Community Library is hosting a free "Learn How to Write Character and Plot," program 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16. Please register here.

Community Library

Volunteers Needed: Operation Snowflake Shovel Program

The Community Outreach Center is looking for faculty, staff and students to assist with shoveling for borough residents who are seniors or have a disability. This program will run through the months of October to April. The Community Outreach Center provides shovels and salt. When you sign up, you are assigned to a group that must cover the assigned list of addresses (usually 3-4 houses). Please feel free to reach out if you have specific people you want to be paired with. Incentives will be given to those who participate. For any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to get in touch with Bethany Francis at bfran174@live.kutztown.edu or volunteer@kutztown.edu. You can sign up for this opportunity using the link below.

The Shovel Program

Amanda Garcia, Community Outreach Center

2023 Athletics Hall of Fame

Kutztown University athletics inducted its 2023 and 44th annual Hall of Fame class Friday, Nov. 10, in a ceremony at the Nancy Jean Stump Seiger '54 Multipurpose Room. This year's class was comprised of six former Golden Bear greats: Rushi Y. Amin '15 (men's tennis), Anna Behm '16 (field hockey), Krista Cameron '09 (softball), Jennifer Frank Re '95 (women's soccer), Todd Greenawalt '89 (baseball) and Yorel Prosser '01 (football). Friday evening was also a time to celebrate the Kutztown University Athletics Legacy Award, presented this year to former Golden Bear great Bruce Harper, for his significant contributions to the KU athletic department and the university through time, dedication, commitment, philanthropy and support.

2023 Athletics Hall of Fame Class

Sports Information