Daily Brief
April 1, 2025
New German Consul General Visits KU’s Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center
German Consul General, Till Knorn, of the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in New York, visited Kutztown University for a tour of the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center Monday, March 24. Knorn was accompanied by Anton Klix, Consul of the Political Department, for the tour. The tour included a visit to the farm, a tour of the galleries and archives at the Delight E. Breidegam Building. Over lunch, Consul General Knorn and Klix met with representatives of Kutztown University and the Borough of Kutztown to discuss the status of German American transatlantic educational and cultural partnerships. They also discussed future opportunities for collaboration between the consulate, the university and the borough.
University Relations
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Less stormy and sharply cooler than the past few days behind last night's cold front, but the good news is fair skies. High 52. West winds gusting past 25 mph.
Announcements
Reminder: Travel Reimbursement Policy
As a reminder, travel reimbursement requests submitted more than 60 days after the travel expenses were incurred will be considered taxable compensation. This policy took effect for any travel with a start date on or after Jan. 1, 2025. According to IRS guidelines, employees must account for their business travel within a reasonable period, defined as 60 days after the expense is incurred. Therefore, employees are encouraged to submit their travel reimbursement expenses promptly upon returning from their trip. Click here for more information.
Kelsey Arcelay, Business Office
2026 Chambliss Faculty Research Award: Call for Nominations
We invite you to submit nominations for the 2026 Chambliss Faculty Research Award. The Chambliss Faculty Research Award, inaugurated in 2004 through a gift from Dr. Carlson R. Chambliss, recognizes the very highest achievement in research and scholarship. Each year up to two awards can be given. Each award includes a medal engraved with the awardee’s name, a certificate of recognition and a cash prize of $250. Please note that there is the expectation that each awardee will present a lecture on some aspect of their work in spring or fall 2026. To recommend a colleague or to self-nominate, please send a letter of nomination and a curriculum vitae for the nominee to Karen Rauch, chair, Chambliss Faculty Research Award Selection Committee, by Friday, April 11. All materials should be submitted electronically to rauch@kutztown.edu.
Karen Rauch, Office of the Provost
Safe Space Training
Safe Space Training "Creating Safer Spaces for LGBTQ+ People" will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, 250 MSU. Students, staff and faculty are all welcome to attend. RSVP on Engage. The mission of the Kutztown University Safe Space Program is to provide education and resources to KU community members as a means to create a safe and nurturing environment, free of discrimination based on sexual orientation, sexual identity or gender identity.
Diane Biehl, LGBTQ+ Resource Center
Academics
College of Education Announces Public Oral Dissertation Presentation by Casey Horvath
The College of Education announces a Public Oral Dissertation Presentation by Casey Horvath, "The Use of Evidence-based Practices in General Education Classrooms: a Comparison of Teacher Perception and Implementation," 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, 115 Beekey. The dissertation committee chair is Dr. Kathleen Stanfa and the committee members are Dr. Andrew Miness and Dr. Caitlin Mohl.
Catherine McGeehan, EDD Program
Alpha Epsilon Lambda Honor Society
Please excuse any graduate students who may arrive late to their evening courses Tuesday, April 8, due to participating in the Alpha Epsilon Lambda (AEL) Honor Society induction ceremony. AEL honors graduate students for their outstanding academic achievements, leadership and dedication to service. If you have any questions or need to confirm a student’s induction, please contact Melissa Lincoln at lincoln@kutztown.edu.
Melissa Lincoln, Office of the Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies
A Dissertation Defense by Melissa Routson
The College of Education announces a public oral dissertation presentation by Melissa Routson, “Teacher’s perceptions of change in efficacy and leadership through professional learning communities,” 8-10 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 245 Beekey. The dissertation committee chairperson is Dr. Kathleen Stanfa. The committee members are Dr. Denise Bosler and Dr. Mark Wolfmeyer.
Catherine McGeehan, EDD Program
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| April 1 | 11 a.m. | Lecture: Zuill Bailey Wells-Rapp Center |
| April 1 | 7:30 p.m. | Recital with Zuill Bailey, Natash Paremski Schaeffer Auditorium |
| April 2 | -- | Presidential Candidate Open Forums MSU (CV) |
| April 2 | 3 p.m. | Public Oral Dissertation: Casey Horvath 115 Beekey |
| April 2 | 4:30 p.m. | Chambliss Faculty Lecture: Dr. Feisal Murshed 183 MSU |
| April 3 | -- | Presidential Candidate Open Forums MSU |
| April 3 | 10 a.m. | DSW Dissertation Defense: Jen Hoffa Zoom |
| April 3 | 10 a.m. | Spring into Success: A Wicked Good Time to be Golden 218 MSU |
| April 3 | 4 p.m. | University Senate 202 Academic Forum |
| April 3 | 7 p.m. | History Dept. Lecture Series: Dr. James Higgins 102 Academic Forum |
| April 3 | 7 p.m. | Allies Drag Show Schaeffer Auditorium |
| April 4 | -- | Presidential Candidate Open Forums MSU |
| April 5 | -- | Accepted Student Reception |
| April 7 | 3:30 p.m. | President Hawkinson Open Hour 301 Stratton |
| April 9 | 8 a.m. | Public Oral Dissertation: Melissa Routson 245 Beekey |
| April 15 | 3 p.m. | Safe Space Training 250 MSU |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| April 2 | 3 p.m. | Women's Tennis vs. Shippensburg Keystone Courts |
| April 2 | 3 p.m. | Baseball vs. Adelphi North Campus Field (Watch | Stats) |
| April 4 | 1 p.m. | Softball vs. Millersville (DH) North Campus Field (Watch | Stats) |
| April 5 | 1 p.m. | Tennis vs. Millersville (M&W) Keystone Courts |
| April 5 | 1 p.m. | Baseball vs. Shepherd (DH) North Campus Field (Watch | Stats) |
| April 5 | 3 p.m. | Acrobatics and Tumbling vs. Fairmont State Senior Day Keystone Arena (Watch) |
| April 6 | 11:30 a.m. | Women's Golf hosts Spring Invitational Fleetwood, Pa. |
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.