Daily Brief
April 25, 2025
Council of Trustees Approve Admissions Welcome Center to be Named in Hawkinson's Honor
The Kutztown University Council of Trustees approved the naming of the Hawkinson Admissions Welcome Center in honor of university president, Dr. Kenneth S. Hawkinson, at the council’s April meeting, Thursday, April 24. The Hawkinson Admissions Welcome Center, located at the corner of Kutztown Rd. and College Blvd., will include a renovation of the Poplar House and a new 10,300-square-foot addition. The new addition will include a lobby and gathering space with a reception/information counter with interactive displays and kiosks; a large multi-purpose meeting room, capable of both table seating for receptions or lecture style layout for presentations; a catering kitchen to support special events; offices for a portion of admissions department staff; and a lounge for student tour guides. The facility will also include state-of-the-art HVAC, lighting and audio/visual features. The building is set to be dedicated at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 5.
University Relations
CTM Students win Best Student Film at Allentown Film Festival
Congratulations to Cinema, Television and Media Production students Christa Lowthert (sophomore) and Jennifer Nevin (junior) who won the "College Student Film Prize” for their short film, "The Witness," at the 2025 Allentown Film Festival.
Michael Johnston, Cinema, Television and Media Production
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Warm front lifts across the area. Partly sunny, and somewhat breezy, day in store. High temperature near 78.
Announcements
Men's Rugby to Compete at CRCs this Weekend
The Golden Bear men's rugby team will compete at the 15th annual Collegiate Rugby Championship this weekend, April 25-26, in Boyds, Md. Kutztown, 2024 runners-up to Wheeling, is a No. 1 seed for the fourth year in a row and opens play at 10:20 a.m. Friday, April 25, against Iona. The Golden Bears are seeking their second title in four years. Follow along this weekend at the CRC website.
University Relations
Senior Art Exhibition for Art Education Graduates
The Miller Gallery presents the Senior Exhibition for Art Education Graduates April 26 to May 4. This exhibition features artwork in all mediums by our future art educators. The opening reception is 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 27. The Gallery is located off of the fountain entrance of the Sharadin Arts Building. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and 2-4 p.m. Sundays.
Karen Stanford, College of Visual and Performing Arts
University Senate Meeting
The next University Senate meeting is 4 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 202 Academic Forum. The agenda can be found on the University Senate website. Minutes and documentation are available in the May 2025 SharePoint folder. Please email any Senate representative changes to senate@kutztown.edu. Light refreshments will be served at 3:30 p.m.
Lisa Frye, University Senate President
Mobile Mammograms Returning to KU May 5
The Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute will bring its mobile mammography coach to Kutztown University Monday, May 5. Screenings will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Student Recreation Center parking lot, E-2. The screening service will be offered to women over 40 years old who have not had a mammogram in the past year. The event is open to the entire community. Post-traditional and graduate students, as well as staff, faculty and community members, can benefit from this opportunity. No prescription is needed for women over the age of 40 who have not had a mammogram in the past year. There are also grant funding opportunities for those over 40 without insurance; those interested should contact the Lehigh Valley Health Network for more information. To schedule an appointment, call 888-402-5846. Please have your physician's contact information and insurance card available when you call.
Frances C. Cortez Funk, Health and Wellness Center
New Transfer Honor Society Member
Tau Sigma, KU's transfer honor society, recently inducted 53 members into its Eta Mu chapter. These students transferred to KU in Spring 2024 or Fall 2024 and earned at least a 3.5 GPA in their first semester at KU. Tau Sigma will host various events for anyone to attend to support the academic success of KU students. Congratulations to our new members.
Briana Zdradzinski, Student Success and Academic Excellence/Tau Sigma National Honor Society
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| April 25 | -- | Carrie: The Musical Schaeffer Little Theatre |
| April 25-26 | -- | Spring Alumni Weekend |
| April 25 | 7 p.m. | CTM Film Festival Strand Theatre, Kutztown, Pa. |
| April 26 | Noon | KUR 20th Anniversary Celebration Georgian Room |
| April 27 | 3 p.m. | Symphonic Band Schaeffer Auditorium |
| April 28 | 7:30 p.m. | Chamber Ensemble Schaeffer Auditorium |
| April 29 | 10 a.m. | Dissertation Defense: Alycha Boehm 324L Old Main |
| April 29 | 5 p.m. | Dissertation Defense: Katie Monahan 245 Beekey |
| April 29 | 7:30 p.m. | Rock Ensemble III Schaeffer Auditorium |
| April 30- May 3 |
-- | Bearfest |
| April 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Rock Ensemble II Schaeffer Auditorium |
| May 1 | 11 a.m. | Keith Haring Day Haring Fitness Court |
| May 1 | 2:30 p.m. | Open Hour with Provost MSU Bears Den |
| May 1 | 4 p.m. | University Senate Meeting 202 Academic Forum |
| May 1 | 7:30 p.m. | Rock Ensemble I Schaeffer Auditorium |
| May 2 | 2 p.m. | Dissertation Defense: Alice Fischer 324L Old Main |
| May 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Wind Ensemble Schaeffer Auditorium |
| May 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Trombone Choir Schaeffer Auditorium |
| May 4 | 4 p.m. | Orchestra with Choir Schaeffer Auditorium |
| May 4 | 1 p.m. | Out of the Darkness Walk DMZ |
| May 5 | 9 a.m. | Mobile Mammograms Recreation Center Parking Lot E-2 |
| May 7 | -- | Miller Keystone Blood Drive 218 MSU (RSVP) |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| April 25-27 | -- | Women's Golf at PSAC Championships Berkleigh Golf Club (Kutztown, Pa.) |
| April 25 | 1 p.m. | Baseball vs. East Stroudsburg (DH) North Campus Field (Watch | Stats) |
| April 26 | 1 p.m. | Softball vs. Shippensburg (DH) Senior Day North Campus Field (Watch | Stats) |
| May 2 | 1 p.m. | Baseball vs. Shippensburg (DH) Senior Day North Campus Field (Watch | 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 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.