Daily Brief
April 29, 2025
KU Honors Student Presents Capstone at AATG Regional Meeting
KU Honors student Jessica Southgate-Sands (BSEd German, BA German) presented her capstone project at the American Association of Teachers of German (AATG) Central Pennsylvania Chapter Meeting Saturday, April 26, at Franklin and Marshall College. As part of her research that focuses on incorporating short films in foreign language instruction, she developed an original tool for evaluating short films and a ready-to-use curriculum guide for teachers.
Lynn M. Kutch, Modern Language Studies
Rock Ensemble III Concert
Join us for an electrifying night of music as Rock Ensemble III takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, Schaeffer Auditorium. From classic rock anthems to modern hits, our talented music students will have you tapping on your feet and singing along. Free and open to all. See you there.
Maya Strava Kokkinou, Department of Music
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
A dry warm front will bring us very warm conditions today. Fair skies with highs around 82. Showers and thunderstorms are possible tonight with the passage of a subsequent cold front.
Announcements
Open Hour with Provost
Faculty, staff and students are invited to drop by and chat with Dr. Lorin Basden Arnold, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, during her open office hour at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 1, MSU Bears Den. Faculty and staff who would like to have a conversation, but for whom this time does not work, are welcome to contact the Office of the Provost at 610-683-4155 to schedule a time to meet.
Anne Imschweiler, Provost Office
Academics
APSCUF/APSCURF Student Scholarship Deadline Extended
The Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties at Kutztown University will grant two $500 scholarships and The Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Retired Faculties will grant two $350 scholarships to undergraduate students returning for Fall 2025. Recipients of the scholarships will be determined on the basis of their participation in campus service and solidarity activities as well as academic record. Please encourage your students to apply. For more information and instructions on how to apply, view the flyer at the link below. Deadline to apply has been extended to Friday, May 2.
Andrew Mashintonio, APSCUF Student Liaison Committee
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| 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 30 | 12:30 p.m. | Softball vs. Seton Hill PSAC Championships Quakertown, Pa. (Stats) |
| May 2 | 1 p.m. | Baseball vs. Shippensburg (DH) Senior Day North Campus Field (Watch | Stats) |
| May 2 | 1 p.m. | Men's Tennis vs. Edinboro PSAC Semifinals Bloomsburg, 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.